Going Out

The following events today are part of the Facing Prejudice: Holocaust Awareness series:

• From Slavery to Deliverance, an art exhibit opening today, features works inspired by My Mother's Eyes: Holocaust Memories of a Young Girl, a book by Auschwitz survivor Dr. Anna Ornstein and local artist Stewart Goldman. Opening reception and book signing is 4:30 p.m. today. Exhibit runs through June 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, closed Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education, 3101 Clifton Ave., Clifton. 221-1875, Ext. 355.

• David Culbert, professor at Louisiana State University, explores "The Moral Evasion in the Careers of Nazi Filmmakers," 7 p.m. today, University of Cincinnati, 2624 Clifton Ave., Room 736 in the Old Chemistry building. Free. 556-2752.

• Drs. Anna and Paul Ornstein of Harvard University, both Holocaust survivors, speak about "Prejudice and the Effort to Overcome It," 7:30-9:30 p.m. today, Turpin High School, 2650 Bartles Road, Anderson Township. Free. 232-7770.

Author, author: Book lovers have two opportunities to meet author Lynn York as she discusses The Piano Teacher. First chance is noon today at Mercantile Library, part of the Literary Lunch series. 414 Walnut St., downtown. $5, free for members. Reservations required. 621-0717. The second chance is 7 p.m. today at Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road, Norwood. Free. 396-8960.

Clear celebration: Clear Stage Cincinnati hosts a celebration for the completion of its inaugural season. Free food and entertainment, 5:30-7:30 p.m. today, Arnold's Bar & Grill, 210 E. Eighth St., downtown. $5 donation suggested. The celebration continues at a pay-what-you-can performance of The Yellow Boat. 8 p.m. today, Aronoff Center, Fifth Third Bank Theater, 650 Walnut St., downtown. 241-7469. The Yellow Boat runs through May 1.

Musical Harvest: BarrelHouse Brewing Company hosts the 2nd annual Home Grown Music Festival. Scheduled at 8 p.m. today are Second Sister, Emily Strand, the Great Depression, Humbucker, Kohai, the Witney Barricklow Band, Saving Ray, the Walker Project, and Cari Clara. Festival continues 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 22 E. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine. $5. 421-2337.

Looking Ahead

24 hours out: The Bethesda String Quartet, four Korean musicians united by their music and their disability,performs 7:30 p.m. Friday, Korean Presbyterian Church, 210 Parkway Ave., Hartwell. Free. 821-7949.

Also 24 hours out: Enjoy an evening of Irish ballads with Daniel O'Donnell, 7 p.m. Friday, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. $39-$54. (513) 241-7469.

48 hours out: Cincinnati Puppetry Guild celebrates the National Day of Puppetry with workshops, demonstrations, displays and performances. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 6120 Ridge Road, Pleasant Ridge. $1 admission includes workshop; $5 puppet show at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. 231-0655.

Also 48 hours out: Take a trip back in time with Starship, 8 p.m. Saturday, Belterra Casino Resort, 777 Belterra Drive, Belterra, Ind. $25. (812) 427-7777.

Rob Bucher

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