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AMERICAN FRIENDS GRILL: Joe Cross Karaoke every Friday. DJ Ruckus every Saturday, Ramada Inn, Ohio 122 and Interstate 75, Middletown.

ANTHONY'S CIGAR BAR AND GRILL: The Sonny Moorman Group, 6 to 9 p.m. July 8; July 15; 7641 Voice of America Center Drive, West Chester Twp., (513) 779-3455, www.anthonysofwestchester.com/index.html.

BARNEY'S BAR: open 5:30 a.m.; afternoon lunches, pool and dart leagues, open Sunday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with NASCAR and bucket specials, 2504 Benninghofen Ave., Hamilton, (513) 853-9112.

BIG SHOTS BAR: Monday, big beer, $2, Tuesday, $1 beers and show and tell with Jim, Wednesday, dart league. Happy hour 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday with daily specials 7 to 9 p.m. Jacki's big luck of the draw tournament pot match big money, 2520 N. Verity Pkwy., Middletown, (513) 424-9270.

BRENDA'S DOUBLE DEUCE: Cornhole tournaments 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays. Beer bucket specials 3 to 9 p.m. and karaoke 9 p.m. to midnight Wednesdays. Open pool leagues and DJ 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursdays, 4304 Tytus Ave., Middletown, (513) 217-4712.

BUSTERS BAR: Ladies nite every Tuesday, all ladies drinks half price 6 to 9 p.m.; customer appreciation nite, everyone drinks half price 7 to 9 p.m.; super Sundays all beverages half price 3 to 5 p.m.; two bus trips to the Cincinnati Reds games, call for details; jukebox, outside patio with tail gate partying area, pool tables and dart machines, 112 Charles St., Middletown, (513) 424-3861.

C&C LOUNGE: open pool on Tuesdays, 2518 Cincinnati-Brookville Road, Ross, (513) 738-9931.

CACTUS PEAR NORTH: CincyLatino's Latin Night, Latin music by DJ Aikon, Tex-Mex menu. Ladies drink prices. Free salsa lessons for one whole hour, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. First and third Friday of each month; $4, 9500 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, (513) 253-1081, www.cincylatino.com.

CAROL'S SPEAKEASY LOUNGE: Monday, live trivia, 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday, karaoke with Joe Cross, 9:30 p.m.; outside patio smoking section open, video cornhole game; 4440 S. Dixie Hwy., Middletown, (513) 424-9243.

CHEYENNE CATTLE CO.: July 6-7, Dakota; July 13-14, Stagger Lee; July 20-21, Ryan Broshear; July 27-28, Coy Taylor; Service industry night/all-day and all-night happy hour prices, Sundays; $1.50 longnecks, free pool, Mondays; Karaoke, 8 p.m., Wednesdays; 4737 Dixie Hwy., Fairfield, (513) 892-6900, www.cheyennecattle.com.

COOPER'S SPORTS BAR: Bike night, bucket specials, Tuesday; Friday, karaoke; Saturday, karaoke/tricia with Donna Fox On The Run; Sunday bucket special during baseball and NASCAR; corn hole tournaments Saturday and Sunday starting at 3 p.m., patio beer garden now open; poker runs starting July 7, call bar for details; 4309 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown, (513) 425-0021.

COUNTRY FOXES LOUNGE: Da DJ Brothers every Friday, karaoke and Da DJ Brothers every Saturday night, free pool on Sundays, big screen TVs, bar touches, snacks and hot food, 444 Fairgrove Ave., Hamilton, (513) 867-1867.

DOTTIE'S BAR & GRILLE: Wednesday all day, free pool; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, dance to all the hits with DJ Freeway Freeman; NTN Trivia everyday and night; Dottie's kitchen is always open, 1483 Millville Ave., Hamilton. (513) 887-9779.

DUFFERS/ORIOLES: Sunday through Thursday, bucket days; Thursday, bike night; Orioles includes big screen, pool table, no cover. 980 E. Second St., Franklin, (937) 746-6146.

EASY'S IN THE VILLAGE: Karaoke with DJ Bonnie, 10 p.m. Wednesdays, free. 241 N. Third St., Hamilton, (513) 893-3279.

FARM BEER GARDEN: July 6, Centerline with Josh Young, 9:30 p.m., $3; July 7, 3 Ways Out, 9:30 p.m., $3; July 14, Wayne Davis Band, 9:30 p.m., $3; July 21, One Mississippi, 9:30 p.m., $3; July 28, Never Enough, 9:30 p.m., $3; 2461 Ross-Millville Road, Ross, (513) 896-9051.

FROGGY BLUES CAFE: July 6-7, Dr. Phink; July 13-14, Sun Down; July 20-21, Wizard; July 27, The Killer Boots; July 28, Sonny Hill & the Night Shift; Voted second place in the Best of the Southwest's favorite bar category, karaoke Wednesdays, live bands/bike nights Thursday, Luck of the draw darts and NASCAR Sundays, live bands Friday and Saturday. $3 cover, 21 and older. Live bands Thursday, no cover. Electronic darts, pool. 10 S. American Way, Monroe, (513) 539-7150.

LIGHTHOUSE CAFE: Karaoke with Bonnie, 10 p.m., Sundays, 6151-B Dixie Hwy., Fairfield, (513) 942-7955.

MAJOR LEAGUES: Pool table, dart game, video games, outdoor deck, 611 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton, (513) 892-1284.

MAYORS PLACE: Music and karaoke with Shelley, 114 E. State St., Trenton, (513) 988-9029.

MUSTANG SALLY'S BAR: Voted second place in the Best of Southwest's favorite karaoke category, Karaoke Tuesday through Saturday. Trivia contest Weds.; Karaoke contest, Thurs.; barbecue rib night, Thurs.; Mini-burgers and wings daily. 2104 Fairgrove Ave., Hamilton, (513) 894-5616.

P' DUBS: Karaoke with Priscilla, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturdays; beer buckets Wednesdays and Thursdays. 1103 Dayton St., Hamilton, (513) 894-4713.

RE-PETES: Dart tournament at 8 p.m. and O Towne Entertainment at 9 p.m. every Friday, DJ/dancing with Mike "Big O" Ollis, 9 p.m. every Saturday, Luck of the draw dart tournament every Sunday, 1002 Harmon Ave., Hamilton, (513) 737-3500.

RICK'S TAVERN & GRILLE: free pool and jukebox after 9 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday; Men's night, drafts $1.75, free wings, Wednesday; Ladies' night, bottles $2, margaritas $3, Thursday; 5955 Boymel Drive, Fairfield, (513) 874-1992.

STUMPS BAR: Saturday nights, DJ Tom, 9 p.m.; Sunday, buckets during NASCAR; Wednesday, ladies night with beer and well drink specials; Thursday night, bucket specials; 681 Clinton Ave., Hamilton, (513) 887-6422.

SYMMES TAVERN ON THE GREEN: complimentary appetizer buffet,

4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday; Live trivia on Tuesdays, 500 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, (513) 829-8440.

THIRD ST. TAP & GRILL: Big in Iowa, July 14, free. 345 N. Third St., Hamilton, (513) 737-5314.

WHITEY'S TAVERN: Sundays, draft beer specials, free pool; Wednesdays, can beer specials, free pool, and karaoke; Thursdays, karaoke with Shelly; 301 E. State St. Trenton, (513) 988-2549.

WILD BILL'S NEW AMERICAN GRILL: Blues music, 9 p.m. to midnight, Fridays; Them Bones with II Juicy & Ceryl Renee, July 13; Taylor Farley & Blue Rock, July 20. 20 E. Silver St., Lebanon, (513) 934-1300.

WIN PLACE OR SHOW SPORTS BAR AND GRILL: Motion Sick Love Slaves, 10 p.m. July 6; Working Class Villain, 10 p.m. July 7; Le Roy Ellington, 10 p.m. July 13; Minus 5, 10 p.m. July 14; The Big Bang, 10 p.m. July 20; Scott Meadows of Haze Effect, Bar and Restaurant Employee Appreciation Night! $5, 1/2 Pound Burger Madness, Mondays; Dance and karaoke with DJ Linda, bar and restaurant employee appreciation night, Tuesdays; Ladies Night With The Snow Shoe Crabs, Offer Buzztime Trivia, Golden Tee Live, Silver Strike 2007, more than 40 televisions, ESPN Full Court Package, and Pool, 9:30 p.m. Thursdays; 9933 Cincinnati-Columbus Road, West Chester Twp., (513) 777-2920, www.wpssportsbar.com.

YARDBIRDS BBQ: Friday and Saturday DJ and prime rib. Other weekly specials, 932 W. State St., Trenton, (513) 988-9690.

concerts

ON BROADWAY WITH THE CINCINNATI POPS: 8:30 p.m. July 6, $22.50-$45, Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, (937) 228-2323, www.fraze.com.

JUJU BEES: 8 p.m. July 10, $2 general admission, Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, (937) 228-2323, www.fraze.com.

REO SPEEDWAGON: July 15, Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, (937) 296-3300.

SOCIAL DISTORTION: July 18, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Cincinnati, (513) 872-8801.

NASHVILLE NIGHTS SERIES: features Blaine Larsen, 8 p.m. July 19, $10, Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, (937) 228-2323, www.fraze.com.

KENNY G: 8 p.m. July 20, $25-$45, Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, (937) 228-2323, fraze.com.

JOHN FOGERTY: 7 p.m. July 22, with special guest Lindsey Buckingham, $30-$50, Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering. (937) 296-3300.

JIMMY BUFFET: 8 p.m. July 26, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, (513) 232-6220.

GEORGE JONES: 8 p.m. July 28, $25-$45, Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering. (937) 296-3300.

ALLISON KRAUSS AND UNION STATION: 8 p.m. July 29, Nutter Center, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Dayton, (937) 775-4789.

VANS WARPED TOUR: noon, Aug. 1, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, (513) 232-6220.

311: 7 p.m. Aug. 8, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, (513) 232-6220.

DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS AT THE MOVIES SUMMER 2007 TOUR: 8 p.m., Aug. 10, featuring special guests David Benoit and Phil Perry, $25-$45, Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, (937) 296-3300.

KENNY CHESNEY: 7 p.m. Aug. 16, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, (513) 232-6220.

BELA FLECK & THE FLECKTONES: 8 p.m. Aug. 18, featuring Victor Lemonte Wooten, Future Man and Jeff Coffin, $15-$30, Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering. (937) 296-3300.

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND: 7 p.m. Aug. 22, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, (513) 232-6220.

THE FUNK BROTHERS: Aug. 30, Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, (937) 296-3300.

RUSH: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, (513) 232-6220.

music

3 FEET DEEP: July 6-7, free, Madison Inn, 101 Front St., Middletown, (513) 320-1761.

SWINGIN' ON THE GREEN: Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department's swing concert series, July 6 and Aug. 20. Curly and the Q-Balls (standards), July 18; The Jack Carr Band (jazz/big band), July 16; The After Hours Big Band (big band), Aug. 20. Village Green Park Amphitheater., Fairfield, www.fairfield-city.org/concerts.

EASTWIND: 7 p.m., July 7, Keehner Park Amphitheater, 7211 Barrett Road, West Chester Twp., (513) 759-7311.

TAFT SESSIONS: ERIN MCKEOWN WITH GREG MAHAN: 2:30 p.m. July 8, free, Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Cincinnati, (513) 241-0343, www.taftmuseum.org.

HAMILTON CONCERT BAND: 7 p.m. July 10, free, Virginia Avenue Park, Hamilton, (513) 785-7060.

Q102/BUD PARTY AT SAWYER POINT: July 11, Kristen Key; July 25, Jim Morris Band; Aug. 8, Amnesia Lane; Aug. 22, Gravity Hill; Sept. 5, Marvin & The Experience. The party runs 5:30 to 10 p.m., Sawyer Point, 720 East Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati.

OXFORD MUSIC FESTIVAL: Blue Moon Rising performing at the pavilion. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of bluegrass music, 7:30-10 p.m. July 12, free. Uptown Parks, High Street at N. Main Street, Oxford.

LIVE AT THE LEVEE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: On the Riverwalk Plaza between the Newport Aquarium and Mitchell Fish Market. Band line up: July 12, Soul Pocket; July 19, The Menus; July 26, Spin Cycle; Aug. 2, Marshy Brady, 6-9:30 p.m., Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way , Newport, (859) 781-5670, www.newportonthelevee.com.

GROOVIN' ON THE GREEN: Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department's concert series. Blast from the Past (oldies), July 12; Miami University Steel Band (steel drums), July 19; The Muleskinner Band (bluegrass), July 26; The Menus (rock); Aug. 2; Ft. Hamilton Jazz Band, Aug. 9; The Klaborheads (German), Aug. 16; Blue Stone Ivory (classic rock), Aug. 23; Danny Adler Band (rock/r&b), Aug. 30. Village Green Park Amphitheater., Fairfield, www.fairfield-city.org/concerts.

BLUE STONE IVORY: 7 p.m. July 14, Keehner Park Amphitheater, 7211 Barrett Road, West Chester Twp., (513) 759-7311.

ACOUSTIC ROOTS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: A two-day bluegrass and gospel bluegrass event, present Vernon McIntyre's Appalachian Grass, New Grass, The Friends in Bluegrass, the Woolum Brothers, Tim Strong and Kentucky Ridge, the Haddix Family and more. Gates open noon, Friday, for campers with a two-day pass. Open stage Friday. Festival officially begins noon, Saturday. Gates open at 10:30 am. Open stage: 10:30 am to noon. Sunday, Gospel Bluegrass Noon to 4 p.m., July 20-22, $30 for two day pass, Saturday only $20, Sunday only $12. Children 12 and younger admitted free with paying adult. Spicer's Lake, 380 King Ave., South Lebanon, (513) 494-2598.

MIAMI UNIVERSITY STEEL DRUM BAND: 7 p.m. July 21, Keehner Park Amphitheater, 7211 Barrett Road, West Chester Twp., (513) 759-7311.

events

MIDDLETOWN FARMERS MARKET: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Friday, through Nov. 2. Features items from Rowland Produce, B & G Farmers Market, Cherry's Fudge, Hunter Green Organics, Schwab's Garden & Gourds, Pam's Pies & Sweet Treats, Brownies Café. Live music "Friday Affair on the Square" noon to 1 p.m. sponsored by The Middletown Journal. Located at Governor's Square, Corner of Broad Street and Central Avenue, Middletown.

ROCKIN' RICK'S CLASSIC CRUISE-IN: DJ Rockin' Rick Spinning the hits from the 50's, '60s, and '70s. 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays, through Nov. 2, free, Burger King, West Hamilton, 1454 Main St., Hamilton, (513) 893-2635, www.myspace.com/dj_rockinrick.

SKYLINE CHILI CRUISE-IN: Open show for all types of vehicles, customized or antique cars, trucks, SUVs, or motorcycles. Karaoke and '50s-'70s tunes provided by "Stairway to the Stars." Karaoke contest for everyone who sings. 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays, through Aug. 26; 5 to 8 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 2-Oct. 28, Canned good donation are appreciated, Skyline, 6098 West Chester Road, West Chester Twp., (513) 746-1112.

READING & ALL THAT JAZZ 2007: All programs, free and open to the public, are on Tuesdays at noon. Jazz Performances July 17, The Paul Hawthorne/ Don Steins Duo (keyboard, vibes and vocals); July 31, Jack Doll and Lynne Scott (keyboard and vocals); Aug. 14, Buffalo Ridge Dixieland Jazz Band (banjo, trumpet, clarinet, trombone, tuba, drums and vocals) Brown Bag Book Reviews Bring a brown-bag lunch to our summer book reviews. The Friends of the Lane Libraries will serve light refreshments to go along with your lunch. July 10, Crosley by Rusty McClure with David Stern and Michael A. Banks; reviewed by Ruth Wells; July 24, In the Company of Courtesan by Sarah Dunant; reviewed by Mary Kay Fischer; Aug. 7, The Known World by Edward P. Jones; reviewed by Marion Thoms. Lane Library, 300 N. Third St., Hamilton, (513) 894-7158, www.lanepl.org.

19-CENTURY CULTURE FAIR: Experience the middle years of the 1800s when the museum comes alive with Civil War soldiers, elegant ladies, children's games, performances and activities for all ages. Admission to both the culture fair and the Museum, including the special exhibitions "Hiram Powers: Genius in Marble and Around Town: 19th-Century Books on Cincinnati," is free on this day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 14, free, Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Cincinnati, (513) 241-0343, www.taftmuseum.org.

VEILS AND COCKTAILS: An evening of fashion and refreshments. Brides may bring girlfriends, bridesmaids, sisters and mothers to enjoy cocktails and a fashion show. Free for bride, $10 for guests Complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 18. The Madison, 700 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky. Registration required, (859) 261-1117; www.thecovingtonmadison.com.

ONE WORLD WEEKEND: "A View of the World" features food, drink, gallery strolls and entertainment from around the world. Chicago Afrobeat Project and DJ SplottyKaeco will perform. Benefits the Art Museum's programs and operations, 8 p.m. July 21, $35, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, (513) 721-ARTS, ww.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

SEEKING SUBMISSIONS FOR ARTS FAIR: Artists in every media are encouraged to display. Musical artists will preform, while artists and craft persons will display/sell their wares throughout the lobby, theatre auditorium on stage and outdoors. Deadline for submission is July 16 based on availability of any remaining space. Contact Jennifer Perrino through July 16, free, Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, (513) 241-6550, www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC CAR PARADE: Hamilton/Fairfield tour cars, 8 a.m. to noon, cars exhibited, judged at Hamilton West Shopping Center, Main Street and Brookwood Avenue, Hamilton; 12:45 p.m, engines start (first police siren); 1 p.m., parade starts (second police siren); 1:45 to 2:30 p.m., Fairfield stop, Patterson Blvd.; 3 to 4 p.m., Fort Hamilton Jazz Band at Butler County Courthouse, car show, downtown Hamilton; 4 to 5 p.m., awards presented at Butler County Courthouse. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 28, Hamilton, www.antiquecars.org.

exhibits

CANAL MUSEUM: recreation of locktender's house on Miami-Erie Canal with Middletown memorabilia and history. Open 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays April-October; enter through Smith Park on Tytus Avenue. Free admission, 1605 N. Verity Pkwy., Middletown, (513) 424-5539.

CHRISHOLM HISTORIC FARMSTEAD: Quilts will be on display, a feature quilt was made by an Augspurger family member during the mid 1800s. Local quilt makers are also featured during the show, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton, (513) 867-835, www.butlercountymetroparks.org.

CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM: A New Yorker's View of Cincinnati, Saul Steinberg's 75-foot long, "Mural of Cincinnati," created for the original Skyline Room in the Terrace Plaza Hotel in Cincinnati, makes it reappearance, after an extensive conservation treatment, through Sept. 23, free; Exhibition "Gods, Saints and Sinners," A display of detailed European master prints exploring religion, politics and fashion from the 15th to 18th centuries, through July 29, free; Exhibition of a Lamborghini Miura P400S, Exhibit of an individual classic or concept car, through Sept. 10; "Where Would You Wear That? The Mary Baskett Collection," Features personal collection of Cincinnati resident Mary Baskett and includes fashions by designers Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garcons, through Aug. 12, free; "Saul Steinberg: Illuminations," Showcases more than 100 drawings, collages, and sculptures displaying Steinberg's amusing and insightful perspective on the world around him, July 21-Sept. 23, free. 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, (513) 721-2787, www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

CLINTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY: "Little Black Dress: 100 Years of Elegance," Illustrating the evolution of women's clothing from 1870 to 1960. This exhibits features 47 dresses, hats, shoes, handbags, fans, and capes from the collection of the Clinton County Historical Society, through Dec. 14, $5 general admission. 149 E. Locust St., Wilmington, (937) 382-4684.

FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER: Art on the Green, Queen City Art Club opens their 2007 summer exhibit. More than 40 artists will display original oil paintings, acrylics, watercolors and sculptures, through July 28, free. 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, (513) 867-5348, www.fairfield-city.org/parks/cac/comcenter.cfm.

HAYES PRESIDENTIAL CENTER: "By Presidential Design: History of the Hayes Home," now through July 8. $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $2 for children, Hayes and Buckland Avenue, Fremont, (800) 998-7737 or www.rbhayes.org.

MALTON GALLERY: "Stroke of Genius," Solo show for Cincinnati painter Beverly Erschell, through July 20. 2643 Erie Ave., Cincinnati, (513) 321-8614, www.maltonartgallery.com.

MANIFEST CREATIVE RESEARCH GALLERY AND DRAWING CENTER: "Magnitude SEVEN," Small works, no bigger than 7 inches in any dimension, through July 6; "Master Pieces," Works by current masters of fine arts students or recent graduates. July 13-Aug. 10. 2727 Woodburn Ave., Cincinnati, (513) 861-3638.

MCGUFFEY MUSEUM: "Mourning and Memories Exhibition," An exhibition of funeral and mourning items from 1825 to 1935. Includes photos, burial cards, clothing and jewelry. Museum hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, through Oct. 28, free. 410 E. Spring St., Oxford, (513) 529-8380, www.units.muohio.edu/mcguffeymuseum.

MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER: Exhibit from The Clay Alliance of Greater Cincinnati, entitled "All Pots Great and Small" will show through July 20. Exhibit features a show within a show, one of 50 juried items, the other unjuried and exclusively small pieces. The exhibit is free. Clay Workshop by Lisa Naples runs July 7 and 8, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Hands-on building technique, form, dry and wet slip applications. New Yoga for Kids class begins July 9 for 7 weeks, with instructor Erica Collins. Family Clay Workshops with Rosemary Lyons has Session One which runs July 12 and 26, for 5 years old through adult. Hand building methods and basic glazing techniques taught. 130 N. Verity Pkwy., Middletown, (513) 424-2417, www.middletownartscenter.com

MIDDLETOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM: Currently exhibiting: "Through Their Lens" an exhibit of significant historical Middletown photographers and their work. Featuring 1913 flood photos, early Armco, local photos. Also, more than 25 cameras from 1901 to modern on display. Also displays in "Middletown Room" features Daniel Doty/Stephen Vail histories and 1890's-1970's Middletown. Resource library, archive department, gift items, Historic Main Street walking tour information. Free, 56 S. Main St. (Pickwick Building), (513) 424-5539. www.middle-america.org.

NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD FREEDOM CENTER: 2007 exhibit schedule: "Schindler," through July 29, exhibit tells story of Oskar Schindler and his actions to protect Jews during the Holocaust. "Global Shoes," through Aug. 6, exhibit encourages children and their families to explore global cultures. "Interrupted Life: Incarcerated Mothers in the United States," through Aug. 26, exhibit of painting, drawings, sculpture and photography that documents the experiences of incarcerated women in the "U.S. A Slave Ship Speaks: The Wreck of the Henrietta Marie," Sept. 7-Dec. 23, traveling exhibit devoted to the transatlantic slave trade. Open Tuesday through Sunday, $12 for adults, $10 for students with ID and seniors 64 and older, $8 for children ages 6-12. Personal listening devices available for hearing impaired, 50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, (513) 333-7500, www.freedomcenter.org.

TAFT MUSEUM OF ART: "Around Town: 19th Century Books on Cincinnati," From Daniel Drake's early "Natural and Statistical Views of Cincinnati," published in 1815, to "History of Cincinnati, Ohio," with illustrations and biographical sketches by Henry A. Ford and Mrs. Kate B. Ford, through Aug. 19; "Hiram Powers: Genius in Marble", Explore the work of American 19th-century sculptor. Featuring approximately 35 sculptures and 25 artifacts, the show will explore Powers' artistic production and investigate his Cincinnati patronage and sculptural techniques, through Aug. 12. 316 Pike St., Cincinnati, (513) 241-0343, www.taftmuseum.org.

TOWN & COUNTRY FINE ART GALLERY: Local artist Trish McKinney will be the featured artist in the gallery's window. Her exhibit, "Front Porches" will feature some of the front porches of the Miami Valley, 300 E. Stroop Road, Kettering, (937) 293-5381.

UNIVERSITY GALLERIES ON SYCAMORE: "Pop Life: Outsiders Artists and the Pop Idea," through July 26; through July 26. 628 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, (513) 241-1400.

WESTON ART GALLERY, ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS: The Weston Art Gallery in the Aronoff Center for the Arts presents and supports the visual arts of the Tri-state region through exhibitions and special programs. It is operated by the Cincinnati Arts Association. Its objectives are to foster an awareness and appreciation of the visual arts among area residents and to support the development of professional and emerging artists of the region. "In Transient," through Aug. 31; "Leaving the 21st Century: Paintings and Works on Paper" by Joseph Winterhalter, Large-scale canvas paintings, through Aug. 31, free. 650 Walnut, Cincinnati, (513) 977-4165, www.CincinnatiArts.org/Weston.

theater

RADIANT BABY: Musical production about artist Keith Haring, an artist, whose iconic imagery defined a decade, through July 15, New Stage Collective, 1140 Main St., Cincinnati, (513) 621-3700, newstagecollective.com.

A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING: Conceived by Walter Bobbie with music and lyrics by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. Directed by Skip Fenker and produced by Norma Niinemets and Charlie Sampson, July 6-22, $15, Walton Creek Theatre, 4101 Walton Creek Road, Cincinnati, (513) 684-1236.

DISNEY'S THE JUNGLE BOOK - KIDS: Fairfield Summer Community Theatre presents the STARS kids summer theatre program, in the Performing Arts Center, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 7, $5, Fairfield High School Performing Arts Center, 8800 Holden Blvd., Fairfield, (513) 942-2999, Ext. 202.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. The performance will be followed by a question and answer session with the cast, 3 p.m. July 8, free, The Village Green Park, 501 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, (513) 867-5348.

I'LL BE BACK BEFORE MIDNIGHT: Showboat Majestic, July 11-July 29. $90 for entire six-show season. Performances run 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. (513) 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

NIXON IN CHINA — OPERA: July 12; July 14, Cincinnati Music Hall, 1243 Elm St., Cincinnati, (513) 721-8222.

THE FANTASTICKS: The longest running musical in American theatre history, July 13-22, $18-$25, Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington, Ky., (859) 957-1940, the www.carnegie.com.

BIG RIVER: THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN: Music and lyrics by Roger Miller. Book by William Hauptman. Mark Femia, director. uly 13-15, $12, Cohen Family Studio Theater, University of Cincinnati, Mary Emery Hall, College-Conservatory of Music, Cincinnati, (513) 556-4183.

THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS: THE MUSICAL: Created by Joanne Bogart and Eric Rockwell, one story is told five different ways using the varying styles of Broadway's most legendary composers/teams: Jerry Herman, Stephen Sondheim, Kander and Ebb, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Frank Loesser, July 13-21, Fifth Third Bank Theater, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, (513) 621-2787.

STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S INTO THE WOODS: Presented by the Fairfield Summer Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. July 19-21; 2:30 p.m. July 22, $12, $10 senior/student, Fairfield High School, 8800 Holden Blvd., Fairfield, (513) 942-2999, Ext. 202.

GREATER TUNA: By Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard. Featuring Jeff Sanders and Josh Neth, July 20-Aug. 12, $20-$26, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, 719 Race St., Cincinnati, (513) 381-2273, www.cincyshakes.com.

RUTHLESS!: Showboat Majestic," Aug. 8-Aug. 26. $90 for entire six-show season. Performances run 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. (513) 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

dance

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCE AND LESSON: 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, $12, CopaCabanna Dance and Event Center, 1132 Cincinnati Mills Drive, Cincinnati, (513) 771-2672, www.copacabanna.com.

SWINGIN' AT THE COPA: 7 to 11 p.m. July 14, CopaCabanna Dance and Event Center, 1132 Cincinnati Mills Drive, Cincinnati, (513) 771-2672, www.copacabanna.com.

auditions

AUDITIONS FOR THE LEBANON THEATRE CO.: "The Most Happy Fella," 2 p.m. July 8, 7 p.m. July 9. Singers age 18 and older. Roles include the following (Please note that "young" and "older" may be relative based upon other casting): Tony, older grape farmer, warm, insecure, genuine (baritone); Rosabella, lovely, young, confused (soprano); Cleo, non-plussed, brassy, self-confident waitress; Joe, handsome, masculine, hard-working (baritone); Marie, Tony's possessive, spinster sister (mezzo-soprano); Herman, happy-go-lucky ranch hand, likable (tenor); Doc, the neighbor doctor; Pasquale, Italian chef (baritone/tenor); Ciccio, exuberant, Italian chef (baritone); Giuseppe, exuberant, Italian chef (tenor); Postman, the area postman. Also needed are Herman's pals Clem, Jake and Al; a city boy and a country girl,a lascivious cashier, a priest, a bus driver and ranch workers and neighbors (male and female). Production dates are Sept. 8-30 and Oct. 5-7. Directed by Paula Whitaker, produced through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. (513) 228-0932; www.ltc@ltcplays.com.

AUDITIONS FOR SHOWBOAT MAJESTIC: Oklahoma, running Sept. 12-30. Prepare a song that best represents your voice and range. Reading from the script and be prepared for a short dance combination. All roles are paid positions, 6:30 to 9 p.m. July 16-17, Showboat Majestic, 1 Cincinnati Public Landing, Cincinnati, (513) 241-6550, tickets: (513) 241-6550, www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

AUDITIONS FOR CINCINNATI SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA: For the 2007-08 season for high school students (grades 9-12). Auditions take place in room 3244 (Mary Emery Hall) except Aug. 30 which is Room 1630. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Aug. 17. Viola and violin are Aug. 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Violin is Aug. 26, 1 to 5 p.m. Oboe, trombone, tuba and flute are Aug. 27, 3 to 9 p.m. Horn, trumpet, and bassoon are Aug. 28, 3 to 9 p.m. Cello and clarinet are Aug. 29, 3 to 9 p.m. Percussion, bass, harp and other are Aug. 30, 3 to 9 p.m., CCM Village, University of Cincinnati campus, Cincinnati, (513) 744-3333.

for kids

"HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE" MOVIE: Film shown in the Community Room. No registration required. Seats limited. Children younger than 13 must be accompanied by parent, noon July 7, free, West Chester Library, 7900 Cox Road, West Chester Twp., (513) 777-3131, www.westchesterlibrary.org/wc.htm.

BATS ARE OUR FRIENDS: GMeet at Picnic Area restrooms with flashlight and bug spray. Wear good walking shoes. Rain cancels, 9 p.m. July 14, free, Keehner Park, 7211 Barrett Road, West Chester Twp., (513) 759-7311, www.westchester.org/parksandrec/events/nature.html.

KIDS STORYTIME: 11 a.m. Tuesdays,, free, Borders,Tri-County, 11711 Princeton Pike, Cincinnati, (513) 671-5852.

festivals

OHIO RIVER MUSIC, ARTS AND OUTDOOR FESTIVAL: Event includes live music, food, refreshments, craft vendors and paddling films under the stars. Learn more about the Ohio River and what can be done to improve it. Bands include: Jake Speed and the Freddies, Kentucky Struts, Rumpke Mountain Boys and Straw Boss, July 6, free, Four Seasons Marina, 4609 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, (513) 588-6936, www.ohioriverway.org.

ELKS WEEKEND: Food, games, talent show, drill team competition, booth rental available, July 6-8, William B. Pollard Silver Leaf Lodge, 912 Eighth Ave., Middletown, (513) 424-9120.

PADDLEFEST: Join 1,400 people paddling down the Ohio River. Or participate in one of the canoe and kayak races. The river will be closed to barge traffic. Event will include education and water stops, live music and a shore stop to hunt for fossils. At the Finish Line Festival at the Serpentine Wall, event will continue with live music, food and vendors. July 7, Before June 29 - Adults $20, Children (under 16) $10; After June 29 register onsite - Adults $25, Children (younger than 16) $15 , Four Seasons Marina, 4609 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, (513) 588-6936, www.ohioriverway.org.

INNER LIGHT FESTIVAL: Psychic festival includes psychic readers, holistic healers and unique vendors. Special guest is Andrew Russel-Davis, the voice channel for Diana, Princess of Wales, will be with us from Bavaria, Germany. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 14-15, $7 one day, $10 both days, Drawbridge Inn, Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, (513) 706-5821, www.innerlightfestivals.com.

MIDFIRST OHIO CHALLENGE: sponsored by MidFirst Credit Union, July 20-22. Hot air balloons, Geocaching demos, 5K race, classic car show, balloon glows, arts and crafts, festival foods, authentic Indian drum circles, outdoor concerts, carnival rides and more. Smith Park, 500 Tytus Ave., Middletown. Visit online at www.ohiochallenge.com.

BUTLER COUNTY FAIR: Annual county fair, July 22-28. $6/adults $1/children age 12 and younger. Week-long passes available. (513) 892-1423.

UNION CENTRE BLVD. BASH: Three-day outdoor music festival with food. WGRR Oldiesfest on Sunday. Aug. 10-12. Union Centre Blvd., West Chester Twp. Free. (513) 579-3124.

GREAT MIAMI RIVER DAYS: Celebrating the Great Miami River with food, music, water events and more, Sept. 8-9. Parking at Vora Technology Park, Hamilton. Free. (513) 785-4101.

MIDDFEST INTERNATIONAL: Cultural event with food, music, entertainment and more. Netherlands theme. Oct. 5-7. 1 Donham Plaza, Middletown. $5 charge for all three days. (513) 425-7707.