By Rob Bucher
Cincinnati Enquirer

Going Out

Prejudice state: Hubert Locke, author of Learning from History: A Black Christian's Perspective on the Holocaust, presents "Prejudice, the Holocaust and the Crisis of the University." 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.

CD Releases

Dirty dozen: Hip-hop crew D12, with member "the real Slim Shady," releases D12 World. (Shady Records; $18.98)

Coal miner's daughter: Country music legend Loretta Lynn's latest effort, Van Lear Rose. (Interscope Records; $12.98)

That girl: The Girl in the Other Room features new compositions by singer/pianist Diana Krall's and husband Elvis Costello, as well as new interpretations of modern standards. (Verve; $12.98)

'Idol' overload: Relive current season performances with American Idol Season 3: Greatest Soul Classics. (RCA; $18.98)

New on DVD/Video

Critic's picks: Big Fish, the charming, imaginative family tale from director Tim Burton, is this week's top choice, says Enquirer film critic Margaret A. McGurk, especially for wonderful performances by Albert Finney and Ewan McGregor. Also new is the British ensemble romantic comedy Love Actually, with Liam Neeson, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman and many others.

Looking Ahead

24 hours out: Chez Nora's owners celebrate 10 years with a party Wednesday not to be missed. Sweet Alice Hoskins is making a special appearance at 7:30 p.m. . The winner of a raffle will receive a free meal a week for one year. No cost for entry, one ticket per person per visit. Reservations suggested. 530 Main St., Covington. (859) 491-8027.

48 hours out: The Mockbee hosts Beautiful Expressions: A Look at AIDS through Art, a fund-raising art exhibit and sale benefiting AIDS Volunteers of Cincinnati. The opening reception is 6-9 p.m. Thursday, $10 donation. The show runs through May 8, 3-7 p.m. May 5, and noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and May 7-8, $5 donation. The Mockbee, 2260 Central Parkway, West End. 929-9463.

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