Going Out

Rescue remembered: Rabbi Herman Shaalman was rescued from Nazi Germany in 1935 by Hebrew Union College. In his lecture titled "Can Auschwitz Speak to Us Today?" Shaalman discusses his experiences combating prejudice 50 years later. Part of the Facing Prejudice: Holocaust Awareness series. 6:30 p.m. today, Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion, Mayerson Hall Auditorium, 3101 Clifton Ave., Clifton. Free. 221-1875, Ext. 355.

Our hometown hero: At tonight's game against the Atlanta Braves, the Reds baseball will recognize the 50th anniversary of the start of the career of Chuck Harmon, the first African-American to play for the Reds. Constantina, a graduate of School for the Creative and Performing Arts and a rising Latin-influenced pop star, will sing the national anthem. 7:10 p.m. today, Great American Ball Park. $5-$200. 381-7337.

Captioned film: Deaf and hearing-impaired movie lovers can watch an open captioned version of Clint Eastwood's film, Mystic River, 1:25 and 6:40 p.m. today and Wednesday, Showcase Cinemas Western Hills, 5870 Harrison Ave., Dent. $8.75, $6 child, senior and adult (matinee only). 574-3793.

CD Releases

MMMBack: After nearly a four-year hiatus, pop brothers Hanson release their third studio album, Underneath. (3CG; $19.98)

School is in: Even if you missed Prince's concert last week, don't miss the release of his new album, Musicology. (Sony; $18.98)

Folk-rock: Singer-songwriter Patty Griffin releases Impossible Dream. (Ato Records; $18.98)

Country: Lexington resident John Michael Montgomery's latest offering is Letters From Home (Warner Brothers; $18.98)

Bush punked: Featuring tracks from Sum 41, New Found Glory and 17 unreleased songs from various punk artists, Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1 is now available. (Fat Wreck Chords; $9.98)

New on DVD/Video

Critic's picks: Russell Crowe's seafaring spectacle Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is the biggest release this week, says Enquirer film critic Margaret A. McGurk. Also of note is the acclaimed surfing documentary Step Into Liquid.

Looking Ahead

24 hours out: Ralph Harris, perhaps best known for his performance in the TV series On Our Own, brings his stand-up comedy act to Newport. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee. $17. (859) 957-2000.

48 hours out: The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra premieres Mozart's Concertone for Two Violins in C Major with guest conductor Marin Alsop and CSO violinists Timothy Lees and Gabriel Pegis. The program also features Christopher Rouse's Rapture and Saint-Saens' Symphony No. 3 in C Minor (Organ Symphony). 7:30 p.m. Thursday and 8 p.m. Saturday, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. $13-$54, $10 students. 381-3300.

72 hours out: A 25-person creative arts ensemble creates U Dance, We Dance. 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. College Hill Town Hall, 1805 Larch Ave. $12, $8 students, $5 children under 12. Reservations required. 591-1222.

Rob Bucher

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