Going Out

Something's Cooking: The Midwest Regional Black Theatre Festival continues today with two performances.

Strands, 8 p.m., Cincinnati Museum Center, Reakirt Theatre, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate.

Kitchen Committee, 8 p.m., Arts Consortium of Cincinnati, 1515 Linn St., West End. $25 each play. 421-1100.

Like a rush: Their poetic lyrics and storytelling albums have earned this group more than one comparison to Rush. Judge for yourself as Coheed & Cambria performs with Rainer Maria, Funeral For A Friend and Brazil. 7:30 p.m. today, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. $13. 281-8400.

Walk for art: Cincinnati Tomorrow's After 5 Walk returns to downtown. Visit the Linda Schwartz Gallery (315 W. Fourth St., 241-4202) at 6 p.m. today for a viewing of surrealism artists Jason Brunson's Sweet Dreams and D. Ross "Scribe's" Like Minded. Then at 7 p.m., head to Campanello's Italian Restaurant (414 Central Ave., 721-9833) for dinner. About 9 p.m., it's a short walk to the corner for an afterdrink at Tina's (350 W. Court St., 621-3567). All times are approximate. For more information from Cincinnati Tomorrow, call 289-5394 after 5 p.m.

Create art: Opening today at the Maritain Gallery is In Praise of Creation, local artist William Schickel's faith-themed paintings and other works in various mediums. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today, 3-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and by appointment through May 1, Maritain Gallery, 200 W. Loveland Ave., 2nd Floor in Loveland. Free. 677-9865.

Meet the author: . Shout Down the Moon is about overcoming obstacles, finding your voice and becoming the hero of your own life. Author Lisa Tucker discusses and signs her second book, 7-8 p.m. today, Books & Co., Town & Country Shopping Center, 350 E. Stroop Road, Kettering. Free. (937) 298-6540.

Look it up: Individuals researching their family history are invited to attend a Genealogy Workshop at 7 p.m. today. Jim Philabaum from the Family History Center offers his expertise with military records research, Barnes & Noble, 9455 Civic Centre Blvd., West Chester Township. 755-2258.

Looking Ahead

24 hours out: Country fans have only a few weeks left to take in Our Country, which traces the development of country music by intermingling historical footage with performances by today's stars. Performances are 9 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday through April 25, Cincinnati Museum Center, Omnimax Theater, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. $6.75, $5.75 seniors, $4.75 children 3-12 years and $3.75 children 2 and younger. 287-7000.

48 hours out: More than 100 antiques dealers from four states gather for the third annual Old Xenia Antiques Fair. Antique and vintage furniture, architectural and garden accents, country primitives, jewelry and apparel, decorative accessories and popular memorabilia are on sale in three buildings. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Greene County Fairgrounds, 120 Fairground Road, Xenia. $3, children under 18 are free. Special note to early birds: Help set up the exhibits noon-6 p.m. Friday for $10 and get first dibs. Proceeds go to the Xenia Area FISH Food Pantry. (513) 738-7256 or www.queencityshows.com.

CORRECTION

Suzanne Somers regularly appears on the HSN network. A story Wednesday about hormone replacement treatment identified her with another network.

Rob Bucher

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