CHIDLAW GALLERY -- SHOWCASES THE MID AMERICA PRINT COUNCIL JURIED MEMBERS EXHIBITION. OPENING RECEPTION: 5-7 P.M. THURSDAY. THROUGH NOV. 26. 9 A.M.-9 P.M. MONDAY-THURSDAY; 9 A.M.-5 P.M. FRIDAY; NOON-5 P.M. SATURDAY-SUNDAY. ART ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI, EDEN PARK. 513-562-8777.

CINCINNATI ART GALLERIES -- DISPLAYS JOE SCHEUERLE AND HIS INDIAN GALLERY. SPECIAL BENEFIT: 5-9 P.M. THURSDAY. THROUGH NOVEMBER. 9 A.M.-5 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY; 10 A.M.-4 P.M. SATURDAY. 225 E. SIXTH ST. DOWNTOWN. 513-381-2128.

MULLANES -- HEADS INTO THE WOODS FOR WILDERNESS PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOHN S. MORAWETZ. OPENING RECEPTION: 4-7 P.M. SUNDAY. THROUGH DEC. 1. 11:30 A.M.-11 P.M. MONDAY-THURSDAY; 11:30 A.M.-MIDNIGHT FRIDAY; 5-MIDNIGHT SATURDAY. 723 RACE ST., DOWNTOWN. 859-344-8064.

SEMANTICS -- WILL BE PLACING HALOS FOR ELLIE A COLLECTION OF PAINTINGS AND OTHER ARTWORKS. OPENING RECEPTION: 7-10 P.M. SATURDAY. THROUGH NOV. 25. NOON-4 P.M. SATURDAY. 1107 HARRISON AVE., BRIGHTON. 513-651-5460.

STUDIO SAN GIUSEPPE -- DISPLAYS EIGHTH BIENNIAL MSJ ART ALUMNI EXHIBITION. OPENING RECEPTION: 1:30-4:30 P.M. SUNDAY. THROUGH DEC. 10. 10 A.M.-5 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY; 1:30-4:30 P.M. SATURDAY-SUNDAY. COLLEGE OF MOUNT ST. JOSEPH, ZIV ART BUILDING, 5701 DELHI ROAD, DELHI. 513-244-4314.

WARSAW PROJECT SPACE -- GOES ON A PERMANENT VACATION WITH WORK BY JOSE VERSOZA. OPENING RECEPTION: 7-10 P.M. FRIDAY. THROUGH NOV. 25. NOON-2 P.M. SATURDAY-SUNDAY; AND BY APPOINTMENT. 3116 WARSAW AVE., PRICE HILL. 513-652-2349.

XAVIER UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY -- FEATURES THE INTAGLIO PRINTS OF JOEL ELGIN AND INSTALLATIONS BY TERRI GODFREY. OPENING RECEPTION: 6-8 P.M. FRIDAY. THROUGH DEC. 1. 10 A.M.-4 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY. XAVIER UNIVERSITY, 3800 VICTORY PKWY., EVANSTON. 513-745-3000.

THE YORK STREET CAFE & ART GALLERY -- Displays the paintings and drawings of Joe Kiefer. Opening Reception: 7-11 p.m. Friday. Through Dec. 31. ... The works of B.B. Hall (aka Betsy Cunningham) are on permanent display throughout the facility. 5-10 p.m. Sunday-Monday. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 738 York St., Third Floor, Newport. 859-261-9675.Galleries & ExhibitsASHLEY'S GALLERY OF ART AND FRAME -- REGULARLY FEATURES LIMITED-EDITION PRINTS FROM THOMAS KINKADE, TERRY REDLIN, DAVE BARNHOUSE, STEVE HANKS, NANCY GLAZIER, MORT KUNSTLER AND OTHERS. 10 A.M.-8 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY; 10 A.M.-7 P.M. SATURDAY; NOON-5 P.M. SUNDAY. 318 S. COLLEGE AVE., OXFORD. 513-523-6191.

ATELIER FABIENNE -- DISPLAYS PAINTINGS BY OF FABIENNE CHRISTENSON AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY MATT GUNDERMAN. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. PENDLETON ARTS CENTER, 1310 PENDLETON ST., DOWNTOWN. 513-321-2967.

BASE GALLERY -- HAS A DEGREE IN PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY WITH OIL PAINTINGS BY BRITANT BAKER. THROUGH NOV. 22. NOON-5 P.M. THURSDAY-SATURDAY. 1311 MAIN ST., OVER-THE-RHINE. 513-721-BASE.

BAUER'S BISTRO ART GALLERY -- ON PERMANENT DISPLAY ARE THE OIL AND PASTEL PAINTINGS OF EDWARD A. FREY. 11 A.M.-2:30 P.M. TUESDAY-FRIDAY; 5-10 P.M. TUESDAY-THURSDAY; 5-11 P.M. FRIDAY-SATURDAY. 1109 S. FORT THOMAS AVE., FORT THOMAS. 859-441-5559.

BLACKBIRD STUDIOS -- CHANGING EXHIBITS OF PAINTINGS, WORKS ON PAPER AND MIXED MEDIA BY MERLE ROSEN. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 2523 ESSEX PLACE, WALNUT HILLS. 513-421-9717.

BROWNING'S OF WYOMING -- AN ONGOING SHOW OF ORIGINAL SERIGRAPHS OF AMERICAN INDIAN IMAGES BY J.D. CHALLENGER. 10 A.M.-6 P.M. MONDAY-SATURDAY EXCEPT 10 A.M.-8 P.M. THURSDAY. 1424 SPRINGFIELD PIKE, WYOMING. 513-821-7079.

BYRD/BRAMAN -- CHANGING COLLECTIONS OF FURNITURE AND OBJECTS FROM THE 1920S THROUGH THE 1960S ARE ON PERMANENT DISPLAY. NOON-6 P.M. WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY; AND BY APPOINTMENT. 338 LUDLOW AVE., CLIFTON. 513-872-0200.

CARNEGIE GALLERIES -- SUMMERFAIR'S EMERGING ARTIST EXHIBITION SHOWS OFF THE ARTWORK OF SENIOR STUDENTS FROM LOCAL UNIVERSITIES. THROUGH OCT. 31. ... 10:30 A.M.-5:30 P.M. TUESDAY-FRIDAY; 1-4 P.M. SATURDAY. 1028 SCOTT BLVD., COVINGTON. 859-491-2030.

CHERRINGTON'S RESTAURANT -- REGULARLY DISPLAYS THE WORKS OF LOCAL ARTISTS. 11 AM.-3 P.M. AND 5-9 P.M. TUESDAY-THURSDAY; 8-11:30 A.M. SATURDAY; 5-11 P.M. FRIDAY-SATURDAY; 11 A.M.-3 P.M. AND 4-9 P.M. SUNDAY. 950 PAVILION ST., MOUNT ADAMS. 513-579-0131.

CITY ART CENTER -- ON PERMANENT DISPLAY IS PHASES, A COLLECTION OF LINOLEUM PRINTS, GRAPHICS, WATERCOLORS, PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURE. HOURS VARY MONDAY-FRIDAY. 501 E. 13TH ST., OVER-THE-RHINE. 513-381-2333.

CLOSSON'S -- GETS FRANK WITH THE WORK OF FRANK MCELWAIN. THROUGH NOV. 21. 10 A.M.-6 P.M. MONDAY-SATURDAY. 401 RACE ST., DOWNTOWN. 513-762-5510.

C•MODERN GALLERY -- FEATURES VINTAGE HOME AND OFFICE FURNITURE, MODERN ART AND LIGHTING IN STYLES RANGING FROM ART DECO TO DANISH MODERN TO '60S AND '70S PLASTIC. NOON-5 P.M. FRIDAY-SATURDAY. 1412 MAIN ST., OVER-THE-RHINE. 513-684-0464.

CODY'S CAFE -- SAM MARSHALL WILL HAVE THREE CORNERS VISIBLE, A ROTATING COLLECTION OF HIS MUSIC AND FINE-ART IMAGES. 11 A.M.-10 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY; 10 A.M.-10 P.M. SATURDAY-SUNDAY. 113 CALHOUN ST., CLIFTON. 513-569-0555.

DAAP GALLERIES -- THE FACULTY EXHIBITION TEACHES A THING OR TWO. THROUGH NOV. 17. 10 A.M.-5 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY. UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, CLIFTON. 513-556-2839.

DESIGN CONSORTIUM GALLERY -- MARY JEAN WEBER DISPLAYS HER PASTEL PAINTINGS OF FLOWERS, GARDENS, LANDSCAPES AND STILL LIFE. THROUGH NOV. 8. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 2012 MADISON ROAD, O'BRYONVILLE. 513-221-3350.

DOROTHY W. AND C. LAWSON REED JR. GALLERY -- FEATURES STORY-BASED DESIGN FROM JACK ROUSE ASSOCIATES. THROUGH NOV. 22. 10 A.M.-5 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY. DAAP'S ARONOFF CENTER FOR DESIGN AND ART, FIFTH FLOOR, UC CAMPUS, CLIFTON. 513-556-4933.

FITTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS -- SERVES UP ANOTHER HELPING OF FEED THE BODY/FEED THE SOUL. THROUGH DEC. 2. 9 A.M.-8 P.M. MONDAY-THURSDAY; 9 A.M.-5 P.M. FRIDAY; 9 A.M.-NOON SATURDAY; 1-4 P.M. SUNDAY. 101 S. MONUMENT AVE., HAMILTON. 513-863-8873.

FOUNDATION GALLERY -- GOES THE RAINBOW ROUTE BY INDULGING IN THE ART OF COLOR. THROUGH MID-JANUARY. 8:30 A.M.-5 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY. THE GREATER CINCINNATI FOUNDATION, 200 W. FOURTH ST., DOWNTOWN. 513-241-2880.

GOLDEN RAM GALLERY -- WORKS BY WYOMING'S ED INGOLD, CINCINNATI'S SAM CREW AND OTHER ARTISTS ARE ON PERMANENT DISPLAY. 10 A.M.-6 P.M. MONDAY-TUESDAY, THURSDAY-FRIDAY; 10 A.M.-8 P.M. WEDNESDAY; 10 A.M.-5 P.M. SATURDAY. 6810 MIAMI AVE., MADEIRA. 513-271-8000.

GRAILVILLE EDUCATION & CONFERENCE CENTER -- HOSTS AN EXHIBIT OF ETCHINGS, MONO PRINTS, LITHOGRAPHS AND SERIGRAPHS BY THE ARTISTS OF TIGER LILY PRESS. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 932 O'BANNONVILLE ROAD, LOVELAND. 513-683-2340.

GTL FINE ART GALLERY -- REGULARLY FEATURES THE WORK OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN ARTISTS AND POETS. NOON-8 P.M. TUESDAY-SUNDAY. 726 MCMILLAN ST., WALNUT HILLS. 513-861-3288.

HABAÑERO -- PLAYS AROUND WITH SOME CINCINNATI MUSICIANS. THROUGH NOV. 28. 11 A.M.-11 P.M. DAILY. 358 LUDLOW AVE., CLIFTON. 513-961-6800.

HEBREW UNION COLLEGE SKIRBALL MUSEUM -- IS LIVING IN THE MOMENT: CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS CELEBRATE JEWISH TIME. THIS INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION MARKS THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF HEBREW UNION COLLEGE. THROUGH JUNE 29, 2001. 11 A.M.-4 P.M. MONDAY-THURSDAY; 2-5 P.M. SUNDAY; AND BY APPOINTMENT. 3101 CLIFTON AVE., CLIFTON. 513-221-1875.

HERNDON GALLERY -- MAY 1999 GRADUATES IN PHOTOGRAPHY AND RELATED MEDIA FROM THE SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS, N.Y. INCLUDES PIECES BY JULIET CONLON, JANELLE LYNCH, STEPHANIE ROGERSON AND KIRIKO SHIROBAYASHI WHO INCLUDE GENDER, SEXUALITY, DEATH AND GROWTH IN THEIR WORKS. THROUGH FEB. 1, 2001. 1-5 P.M. MONDAY-SATURDAY. ANTIOCH COLLEGE, 795 LIVERMORE ST., YELLOW SPRINGS. 937-767-7331.

HIESTAND GALLERIES -- KATHERINE ROSS SHOWS OFF HER PROPHYLAXIS/HYGIENE WHILE BARBARA MINER FEATURES HER WORK. THROUGH NOV. 21. 7:30 A.M.-4 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY. MIAMI UNIVERSITY, HIESTAND HALL, MAPLE STREET, OXFORD. 513-529-1883.

HURLEY FINE ART -- FEATURES LUMINOUS LANDSCAPES IN OIL AND PASTEL BY M. KATHERINE HURLEY. BY APPOINTMENT; AND 6-10 P.M. FINAL FRIDAYS. PENDLETON ART CENTER, STUDIO 701, 1310 PENDLETON ST., OVER-THE-RHINE. 513-684-0433.

INDONESIAN ANTIQUES -- ITEMS ON DISPLAY INCLUDE WOOD CARVINGS, TEAK BENCHES, STONE PIECES, ARMOIRES, ARTIFACTS. NOON-4 P.M. DAILY. 501 MINNESOTA AVE., EAST WALNUT HILLS (OFF READING, BEHIND MIDAS MUFFLER). 513-961-7321 OR 513-321-9705.

JACK WOOD GALLERY -- RARE AND VINTAGE AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN POSTER ART FROM THE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURIES ARE ON PERMANENT DISPLAY. 11 A.M.-3 P.M. TUESDAY; 11 A.M.-5 P.M. WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY; AND BY APPOINTMENT. 2039 MADISON ROAD, O'BRYONVILLE. 513-321-7077.

KZF GALLERY -- IS CREATING A DELICATE IMPACT WITH ABSTRACT WORKS BY BUKANG KIM, GENE H. SOWLES AND NELLE FERRARA. THROUGH NOV. 15. 8 A.M.-5 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY. 655 EDEN PARK DRIVE, EDEN PARK. 513-621-6211.

LINDA SCHWARTZ GALLERY -- DEBORAH MORRISSEY-MCGOFF INVITES YOU TO HER PARADEISOS, WHICH IS GREEK FOR PARADISE OR PARK. THROUGH NOV. 25. 10 A.M.-5 P.M. TUESDAY-FRIDAY; 10 A.M.-4 P.M. SATURDAY; AND BY APPOINTMENT. 315 E. FOURTH ST., DOWNTOWN. 513-241-4202.

MADISON CLAYWORKS -- GETS PICTURE PERFECT WITH SOME MUG SHOTS, HANDMADE MUGS MADE BY OVER 25 ARTISTS. THROUGH NOV. 18. 10 A.M.-4 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY; NOON-4 P.M. SATURDAY. 3182 MADISON ROAD, OAKLEY. 513-321-4458.

MAINSTRASSE ART COLLABORATIVE -- FEATURES AN ONGOING DISPLAY OF PAINTINGS, JEWELRY AND SCULPTURE BY LOCAL ARTISTS. 1-4 P.M. THURSDAY-SUNDAY; AND BY APPOINTMENT. 636 MAIN ST., COVINGTON. 859-491-6003.

MARTA HEWETT GALLERY -- PHILIP BALDWIN AND MONICA GUGGISBERG SHOW OFF THEIR NEW GLASS WORKS. THROUGH NOV. 18. 10 A.M.-5 P.M. TUESDAY-FRIDAY; NOON-5 P.M. SATURDAY. 1209 MAIN ST., DOWNTOWN. 513-421-7883.

MIND AND MATTER GALLERY -- ARE WORKING WITHIN THE FRAME WITH RECENT WORKS BY JAN HARBOLT AND MARK WISENER. THROUGH NOV. 4. 11 A.M.-5:30 P.M. TUESDAY-FRIDAY;11 A.M.-4 P.M. SATURDAY. 15 W. PIKE ST., COVINGTON. 859-581-6300.

OVER-THE-RHINE SENIOR CENTER -- HAS A PORTRAIT OF HENRY WILLIAMS BY TOM LOHRE ON PERMANENT DISPLAY. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 1720 RACE ST., OVER-THE-RHINE. 513-381-3007.

PATRICIA WEINER GALLERY -- FALLS INTO THE NEW SEASON, FEATURING PAINTINGS FROM THE ESTATE OF CARL PETERS. THROUGH NOV. 4. 11 A.M.-5 P.M. TUESDAY-SATURDAY; AND BY APPOINTMENT. 9393 MONTGOMERY ROAD, MONTGOMERY. 513-791-7717.

PENDLETON ART CENTER GALLERY WALK -- THE PENDLETON ART CENTER BOASTS EIGHT FLOORS OF ARTISTS' STUDIOS, HOUSING MORE ARTISTS THAN ANY OTHER GALLERY IN THE WORLD. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 1310 PENDLETON ST., DOWNTOWN. 513-241-4010, EXT. 707.

THE PIEDMONT ART GALLERY -- PRESENTS SIX RECENT OIL ON CANVAS PAINTINGS BY ROBERT KNIPSCHILD AND RAKU AND HANDCAST BRONZE SCULPTURE BY CATHERINE WISENER. ALSO DISPLAYS BLACK-AND-WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY AND HARLAN HUBBORD WATERCOLORS. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 115 W. RIVERSIDE DRIVE, AUGUSTA, KY. 859-756-2216.

QUEEN CITY ART CLUB -- EXHIBITS ORIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS, ACRYLICS, WATERCOLORS AND SCULPTURES. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. PENDLETON ART CENTER, 1310 PENDLETON ST., DOWNTOWN. 513-662-6112.

RAN GALLERY -- MEANS WELL WITH JACK MEANWELL: CURRENT WORK -- AN EXHIBITION OF 40 PAINTINGS. THROUGH JAN. 7. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 3668 ERIE AVE. 513-871-5604.

RISCH GALLERY -- LIFE GOES ON WITH RECENT WORKS BY ARTISTS ROB RAPP. THROUGH NOV. 14. 10 A.M.-5 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY; 10 A.M.-2 P.M. SATURDAY. 118 N. FORT THOMAS AVE., FORT THOMAS. 859-441-3838.

ROHO PHOTO GALLERY -- DEMONSTRATES THE VIEW FROM THE BANDSTAND BY JAZZ GUITARIST AND PHOTOGRAPHER PETER LEITCH AND APOGEE BY ANN SEGAL. THROUGH NOV. 18. 4-7 P.M. THURSDAY-FRIDAY; NOON-5 P.M. SATURDAY. 1209 CENTRAL AVE., OVER-THE-RHINE. 513-651-5881.

SALLY HUSS GALLERY -- ART, PRINTS, APPAREL, ACCESSORIES, WALLPAPER AND MORE BY SALLY HUSS ARE ON PERMANENT DISPLAY. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 2725 ERIE AVE., HYDE PARK SQUARE. 513-321-5750.

SOLAR FLAIR CO-OP GALLERY -- STEPS OUTSIDE THE BOX WITH ANN FARNSLEY'S ABSTRACT ART. THROUGH NOV. 11. 10 A.M.-5:30 P.M. TUESDAY-SUNDAY. 120 N. WALNUT ST., RISING SUN. 812-438-2550.

STEPHEN CINCINNATI GALLERY -- REGULARLY DISPLAYS COLORFUL LANDSCAPES. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. STUDIO 412, PENDLETON STREET, DOWNTOWN. 513-723-9419.

SUZANNA TERRILL GALLERY -- GET THE FIRST GLIMPSE OF NEW PAINTINGS BY STEVE ZIEBARTH. THROUGH NOV. 17. 1-6 P.M. WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY; 1-9 P.M. FINAL FRIDAYS. 1315 MAIN ST., OVER-THE-RHINE. 513-665-4500.

TREADWAY GALLERY -- ON PERMANENT DISPLAY AND FOR SALE ARE ROOKWOOD POTTERY AND PAINTINGS BY LOCAL ARTISTS. 9 A.M.-6 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY; 10 A.M.-5 P.M. SATURDAY. 2029 MADISON ROAD, O'BRYONVILLE. 513-321-6742.

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY -- SCOTT WALLACE AND THE QUEEN CITY ART CLUB JOURNEY THROUGH REAL AND IMAGINED WORLDS. THROUGH NOV. 10. 8 A.M.-10 P.M. MONDAY-THURSDAY; 8 A.M.-7 P.M. FRIDAY; 9 A.M.-7 P.M. SATURDAY; NOON-10 P.M. SUNDAY. 231 BETHESDA AVE., CLIFTON. 513-558-5656.

THE VENICE ART GALLERY -- FEATURES AN ONGOING DISPLAY OF THE PAINTINGS OF WOLFGANG RITSCHEL, A FORMER PHARMACEUTICAL/MEDICAL EDUCATOR AND RESEARCHER WHO IS NOW A FULL-TIME ARTIST. 11 A.M.-4 P.M. TUESDAY-FRIDAY; NOON-5 P.M. SATURDAY-SUNDAY. 2605 CINCINNATI-BROOKVILLE ROAD, ROSS. 513-738-5068.

WCET CHANNEL 48 LOBBY -- WITH HER OIL PAINTINGS, LORI CULLMAN CREATES CRYSTALSCAPES: BETWEEN ABSTRACT AND REALISM. THROUGH NOV. 20. 8:30 A.M.-5 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY. 1223 CENTRAL PKWY., DOWNTOWN. 513-381-4033.

WESTON ART GALLERY -- THINGS GET STACKED WITH A GROUP EXHIBITION OF LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ARTISTS. THROUGH NOV. 11. 10 A.M.-5:30 P.M. TUESDAY-SATURDAY; NOON-5 P.M. SUNDAY; OPEN UNTIL 8 P.M. ON PROCTER & GAMBLE HALL PERFORMANCE EVENINGS. ALICE F. AND HARRIS K. WESTON ART GALLERY, 650 WALNUT ST., DOWNTOWN. 513-977-4165.

ZAHOREC•HUGHES GALLERY -- Presents Visions IV in conjunction with The Cathedral Foundation. Through Nov. 18. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 1-6 p.m. Sunday. 323 W. Fourth St., Downtown. 513-651-1333.Museums CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM -- TIME TRAVELS THROUGH EUROPEAN MASTERPIECES: SIX CENTURIES OF PAINTINGS FROM THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA. THROUGH JAN. 14. ... REVEALS THE BEST PART OF WAKING UP: THE FOLGERS COFFEE SILVER COLLECTION WITH MORE THAN 90 ENGLISH COFFEE POTS AND ACCESSORIES. THROUGH DEC. 31. ... DAY-TRIPS TO ARTS CENTERS IN THE AREA ARE BEING ARRANGED. CALL FOR MORE DETAILS. ... PERMANENT DISPLAYS INCLUDE COLLECTIONS OF ART, SCULPTURE AND ARTIFACTS FROM VARIOUS PERIODS AND CULTURES FROM THE LAST 5,000 YEARS. 10 A.M.-5 P.M. TUESDAY-SATURDAY; NOON-6 P.M. SUNDAY. FREE WITH SUGGESTED DONATION THROUGH OCT. 31. SPECIAL EXHIBIT PRICES VARY. 953 EDEN PARK DRIVE, MOUNT ADAMS. 513-721-5204.

THE DAYTON ART INSTITUTE -- TAKES A TRIP THROUGH AMERICAN HOLLOW WITH MORE THAN 60 PHOTOGRAPHS BY STEVE LEHMAN AND A SELECTION OF HANDMADE QUILTS. THROUGH NOV. 19. ... ENJOY LIVE PERFORMANCES OF GOSPEL BY LOCAL CHOIRS THE SECOND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH. ... MUSEUM MONDAYS IS A WEEKLY PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOLERS AND ADULT PARTNERS AND OFFERS STORIES, GAMES AND FUN IN THE EXPERIENCENTER. 1-2:30 P.M. MONDAY. $5 NON-MEMBERS; $4 MEMBERS. ... FICTION, FINE ART & FUN IS A WEEKLY ADULT-ORIENTED PROGRAM COMBINING A BOOK CLUB WITH HANDS-ON ART-MAKING ACTIVITIES AND GALLERY EXPERIENCES. 6:30-8:30 P.M. THURSDAY. ... GALLERY TALK IS A WEEKLY DOCENT-GUIDED TOUR OF THE MUSEUM'S PERMANENT COLLECTION AND THE CURRENT SPECIAL EXHIBITION. 2 P.M. SATURDAY-SUNDAY. ... ARTBREAK: BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES. TUESDAY-FRIDAY AT NOON. FREE. ... PERMANENT DISPLAYS RANGE FROM EGYPTIAN ART THROUGH CONTEMPORARY WORK, AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN, ASIAN AND AFRICAN, AS WELL AS OCEANIC ART. ART GLASS IS ON DISPLAY IN THE EILEEN DICKE GALLERY OF GLASS ART. ... 10 A.M.-5 P.M. DAILY EXCEPT 10 A.M.-9 P.M. THURSDAY. GENERAL ADMISSION FREE; SPECIAL EXHIBIT PRICES VARY. THE DAYTON ART INSTITUTE, 456 BELMONTE PARK NORTH, DAYTON, OHIO. 937-223-5277.

MIAMI UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM -- JACK MEAN WELL GETS AROUND WITH HIS DRAMATIC LANDSCAPES AND FIGURES. THROUGH JAN. 7. ON FINAL FRIDAYS OF THE MONTH THE MUSEUM REMAINS OPEN FROM 5-9 P.M. 10 A.M.-5 P.M. TUESDAY-SUNDAY. FREE. MIAMI UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, PATTERSON AVENUE, OXFORD. 513-529-2232.

SPEED ART MUSEUM -- THE WORK OF THE LATE BEATLES WIFE IS REMEMBERED IN LINDA MCCARTNEY'S SIXTIES: PORTRAIT OF AN ERA. THROUGH NOV. 12. ... IN ADDITION, 50 POSTERS AND 22 ALBUM COVERS WILL BE DISPLAYED IN DANCING ON THE EDGE -- PSYCHEDLIC ROCK CONCERT GRAPHICS FROM THE PAUL PRINCE COLLECTION. THROUGH NOV. 12. ... PERMANENT ART COLLECTIONS ON DISPLAY INCLUDE RENAISSANCE, NATIVE AMERICAN, AFRICAN AND AMERICAN ART. COME SEE MODERN ART'S SATIRICAL LOOK AT AMERICAN ICONS IN AMERICANS: A SATIRICAL PARADE. ... 10:30 A.M.-4 P.M. TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY; 10:30 A.M.-8 P.M. THURSDAY; 10:30 A.M.-5 P.M. SATURDAY; NOON-5 P.M. SUNDAY. GENERAL ADMISSION: FREE. LEATHERMAN ART LEARNING CENTER: $3.50; FREE TO AGES 1 AND UNDER. 2035 S. THIRD ST., LOUISVILLE. 502-634-2700.

TAFT MUSEUM OF ART -- SIZE DOESN'T MATTER WITH SMALL PAINTINGS FROM THE TAFT COLLECTION. THROUGH JUNE 17, 2001. 10 A.M.-5 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY; 1-5 P.M. SATURDAY-SUNDAY. $4; $2 STUDENTS AND SENIORS; FREE TO CHILDREN 18 AND UNDER. 316 PIKE ST., DOWNTOWN. 513-241-0343.

WEXNER CENTER FOR THE ARTS -- Delivers Ray Johnson: Correspondences, a retrospective of the American mail artist and collagist. Through Dec. 31. ... Doubles the excitement with Shirin Neshat: Two Installations. Through Dec. 31. ... Displays the varied work of Thai artist Udomsak Krisanamis. Through Dec. 31. ... Inigo Manglano-Ovalle has developed Clock, a multichannel, 17-monitor video installation that will remain on display throughout the year 2000. Clock tells time through a satellite connection, and displays time by replacing digits with faces of Ohio State students, faculty and staff. ... 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday. $3; $2 students and seniors. Free to members and OSU students, faculty, staff and to all 5-9 p.m. Thursdays. 1871 N. High St., Ohio State University, Columbus. 614-292-0330.ALVERTA GREEN MUSEUM -- VICTORIAN HOUSE BUILT CIRCA 1900. DONATED TO THE MASON HISTORICAL SOCIETY BY ALVERTA GREEN TO HOUSE THEIR COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE ARTIFACTS, BOOKS AND CHILDREN'S ITEMS. 1-4 P.M. THURSDAY-FRIDAY; AND BY APPOINTMENT. FREE. 207 W. CHURCH ST., MASON. 513-398-6750.

THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF BREWING HISTORY AND ARTS -- HOUSES THE LARGEST DISPLAY OF BREWING AND BEER ARTIFACTS IN THE WORLD. 10 A.M.-5 P.M. MONDAY-SATURDAY; NOON-5 P.M. SUNDAY. $4 ADULT TOUR AND TASTING; $3 ADULT TOUR ONLY; $2 BEER TASTING ONLY; FREE TO CHILDREN AGES 12 AND UNDER. OLDENBERG COMPLEX, INTERSTATE 75 AT BUTTERMILK PIKE, FORT MITCHELL. 859-341-2802.

AMERICAN CLASSICAL MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM -- FEATURES A GIFT SHOP AND TWO DISPLAYS FOR THE CINCINNATI OPERA AND THE CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. 10:30 A.M.-2:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY. FREE. CAREW TOWER, 441 VINE ST., DOWNTOWN. 513-621-3263.

AURORA HISTORIC DISTRICT -- THIS SMALL INDIANA RIVER TOWN WAS SETTLED IN THE 1790S AND ITS HISTORIC DISTRICT REFLECTS BACK TO A TIME WHEN COMMERCE AND RIVER LIFE FILLED ITS SHORES. A VARIETY OF ARCHITECTURAL STYLES CAN BE VIEWED IN OVER 40 HOMES BY STROLLING THROUGH THE STREETS: THIRD STREET THROUGH FIFTH STREET AND BRIDGEWAY, MECHANIC, MAIN AND JUDICIARY STREETS. A MAP OF THE DISTRICT CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING THE DEARBORN COUNTY VISITORS CENTER AT 800-322-8198.

BEHRINGER-CRAWFORD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY -- SET IN DEVOU PARK, THE MUSEUM IS THE LEGACY OF WILLIAM BEHRINGER, WHO COLLECTED ARTIFACTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. ON DISPLAY ARE NATIVE AMERICAN, CIVIL WAR AND STEAMBOAT ARTIFACTS, FOSSILS AND A SHRUNKEN SKULL. 10 A.M.-5 P.M. TUESDAY-FRIDAY; 1-5 P.M. SATURDAY-SUNDAY. $3; $2 SENIORS AND CHILDREN. 1600 MONTAGUE ROAD, COVINGTON. 859-491-4003.

BENNINGHOFEN HOUSE -- A RESTORED 1861 ITALIANATE MANSION WITH PERIOD FURNISHINGS. 1-4 P.M. TUESDAY-SUNDAY. $1; FREE TO CHILDREN AGES 12 AND UNDER. 327 N. SECOND ST., GERMAN VILLAGE, HAMILTON. 513-896-9930.

BETTS HOUSE RESEARCH CENTER -- THE OLDEST RESIDENCE IN CINCINNATI STILL REMAINING ON ITS ORIGINAL SITE SERVES AS AN ARTIFACT OF THE CITY'S PERIOD OF EARLY SETTLEMENT. 11 A.M.-3 P.M. TUESDAY-THURSDAY; 11 A.M.-2 P.M. SATURDAY. $2. 416 CLARK ST., WEST END. 513-651-0734.

BOONSHOFT MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY -- FINALLY "GET THE MESSAGE" DURING SIGNALS, A TRAVELING EXHIBITION THAT INVESTIGATES THE WORLD OF COMMUNICATION. FROM FIREFLYS TO MORSE CODE TO INFRARED CAMERA, THIS HANDS-ON EXHIBIT INCORPORATES MANY ASPECTS OF THE SCIENTIFIC WORLD WITH ONE COMMON THREAD. THROUGH DEC. 30. ... BOYS, GIRLS, MEN AND WOMEN ARE ALLOWED TO EXPLORE THE MEAD TREEHOUSE THAT OVERLOOKS THE MUSEUM'S OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER AND WOODLAND TRAILS. THE CARYL D. PHILIPS SPACE THEATER PROVIDES PLANETARIUM SHOWS DAILY. ... EVERY THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, FIFTH THIRD BANK SPONSORS A FREE NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM FOR PATRONS TO ENJOY THE PLANETARIUM SHOW THE SKY TONIGHT AND STARGAZING IN THE APOLLO OBSERVATORY, WEATHER PERMITTING. 4-9 P.M. ... PROVIDES INTERACTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AND PROMOTES FUN IN SCIENCE AND FACILITATES A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD. 9-5 P.M. MONDAY-SATURDAY; NOON-5 P.M. SUNDAY. $7; $5 SENIORS; $4.50 CHILDREN 3-16. 2600 DEWEESE PKWY., DAYTON, OHIO. 937-275-7431.

BUCKINGHAM LODGE -- THIS PRE-CIVIL WAR FARMHOUSE IS THE HEADQUARTERS OF THE INDIAN HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND CONTAINS A LIBRARY, RESOURCE CENTER AND ARCHIVES. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. FREE. 8650 CAMARGO ROAD, INDIAN HILL. 513-891-1873.

CAESAR'S CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE -- THE VILLAGE IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE ARCHITECTURE, TOOLS AND METHODS OF THE PIONEERS. COME SEE PRESERVED LOG BUILDINGS FROM THE EARLY 19TH CENTURY. THERE ARE ALSO BARNS, OUTBUILDINGS, A WORKING GARDEN, A SMOKEHOUSE, A BLACKSMITH SHOP AND A SPRINGHOUSE. EFFORTS ARE CURRENTLY UNDERWAY TO SAVE THREE MORE LOG STRUCTURES. OPEN DAILY FROM DAYLIGHT UNTIL DARK; BUILDINGS ARE OPEN DURING SPECIAL EVENTS. FREE; COST FOR SPECIAL EVENTS. 3999 PIONEER VILLAGE ROAD, WAYNESVILLE, OHIO. 513-897-1120.

CAPT. ANTONY MELDAHL LOCKS AND DAMS -- WATCH THE RIVER BARGES MAKE THEIR WAY THROUGH THE LOCKS OPERATED BY THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS. THERE ARE PICNIC SHELTERS, AN OBSERVATION TOWER AND RESTROOMS. OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY DAILY. FREE. 2443 U.S. STATE ROUTE 52, BETWEEN CHILO AND NEVILLE. 513-876-2921.

CAREW TOWER OBSERVATION DECK -- COME TO THE TOP OF THE TALLEST BUILDING IN CINCINNATI FOR A VIEW OF THE CITY'S SEVEN HILLS. 9:30 A.M.-5:30 P.M. MONDAY-THURSDAY; 9:30 A.M.-9:30 P.M. FRIDAY; 10 A.M.-9 P.M. SATURDAY; 11 A.M.-5 P.M. SUNDAY. $2; $1 CHILDREN AGES 5-12; FREE TO CHILDREN UNDER 5. 441 VINE ST., DOWNTOWN. 513-579-9735.

CARY COTTAGE -- FROM 1832-50, THE COTTAGE WAS HOME TO 19TH-CENTURY POETS ALICE AND PHOEBE CARY. 9 A.M.-3 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY; AND BY APPOINTMENT. FREE. CLOVERNOOK CENTER, 7000 HAMILTON AVE., NORTH COLLEGE HILL. 513-522-3860.

CHATEAU LAROCHE -- TAKE A TOUR OF THIS ONE-FIFTH SCALE MEDIEVAL CASTLE. 11 A.M.-5 P.M. MONDAY-SUNDAY. $1. 12025 SHORE DRIVE, LOVELAND. 513-683-4686.

CINCINNATI FIRE MUSEUM -- A PERMANENT INSTALLATION HONORS PAULA DUNCAN-ANDERSON, ONE OF THE CITY'S FIRST FEMALE AFRICAN-AMERICAN FIREFIGHTERS. ALSO ON DISPLAY: THE EARLY VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS OF CINCINNATI. 10 A.M.-4 P.M. TUESDAY-FRIDAY; NOON-4 P.M. SATURDAY-SUNDAY. $3 ADULTS; $2 CHILDREN AGES 2-12. 315 W. COURT ST., DOWNTOWN. 513-621-5553.

CINCINNATI HISTORY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY -- ON PERMANENT DISPLAY ARE THE EXHIBITS CINCINNATI GOES TO WAR: A COMMUNITY RESPONDS TO WORLD WAR II, CINCINNATI: SETTLEMENT TO 1860S, SILENT TESTIMONY: PREHISTORIC EARTHWORKS OF THE OHIO VALLEY AND FORMING A NEW WORLD: CINCINNATI'S MACHINE TOOL INDUSTRY, 1850-1930. 10 A.M.-5 P.M. MONDAY-SATURDAY; 11 A.M.-6 P.M. SUNDAY. PRICES VARY ACCORDING TO PACKAGE. MUSEUM CENTER AT UNION TERMINAL, 1301 WESTERN AVE., QUEENSGATE. 513-287-7000.

CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER AT UNION TERMINAL -- HOME TO THE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY & SCIENCE, THE CINERGY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, THE CINCINNATI HISTORY MUSEUM AND CINCINNATI HISTORICAL SOCIETY LIBRARY, THE ROBERT D. LINDNER FAMILY OMNIMAX THEATER, THE ARTS CONSORTIUM OF CINCINNATI AND THE CINCINNATI RAILROAD CLUB. SEE INDIVIDUAL LISTINGS FOR EXHIBITS AND EVENTS. THERE ARE ROTUNDA TOURS EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. ... THE OMNIMAX THEATER HOSTS IT'S FIRST FILM FESTIVAL TO SHOWCASE GUEST FAVORITES. EIGHT FILMS, INCLUDING GRAND CANYON: THE HIDDEN SECRETS, STORMCHASERS, AND RING OF FIRE, FILL 22 DAYS. OPENS NOV. 1. MOVIES SHOW IN REPERTORY FORMAT. BEGINNING EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR. THROUGH NOV. 22. $6.50 ADULTS; $4.50 CHILDREN AGES 3-12. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE MUSEUM CENTER'S BOX OFFICE OR THROUGH TICKETMASTER AT 513-562-4949. ... 10 A.M.-5 P.M. MONDAY-SATURDAY; 11 A.M.-6 P.M. SUNDAY. PRICES VARY ACCORDING TO PACKAGE. CINCINNATI UNION TERMINAL, 1301 WESTERN AVE., QUEENSGATE. 513-287-7000.

CINCINNATI OBSERVATORY CENTER -- ARE THE STARS OUT TONIGHT? DON'T KNOW IF IT'S CLOUDY OR BRIGHT? GO FOR SOME FIRST-HAND STARGAZING. FRIENDS OF THE OBSERVATORY GIVE EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND HISTORICAL TOURS OF THE BUILDINGS BEFORE YOU GAZE AT THE SKY THROUGH THE LARGE TELESCOPE. SEATING IS LIMITED SO CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SEATS. TIMES VARY ACCORDING TO SUNSET. EVERY SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH THURSDAYS; EVERY FRIDAY AND ONE SATURDAY PER MONTH. $4; $2 CHILDREN; FREE ON THURSDAY. 3489 OBSERVATORY PLACE, HYDE PARK. 513-321-5186.

CINCINNATI RAILROAD CLUB -- ON VIEW IN TOWER A ARE THE TRACKS, DIAGRAM BOARD, TRAIN DISPATCHER DESK AND LARGEST RAILROAD LIBRARY IN THE UNITED STATES. 8-11 P.M. THURSDAY; 10 A.M.-4 P.M. SATURDAY; NOON-4 P.M. THE THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH. FREE. MUSEUM CENTER AT UNION TERMINAL, FIFTH FLOOR, 1301 WESTERN AVE., QUEENSGATE. 513-651-RAIL.

CINCINNATI ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDEN -- LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS, OH MY! COME VISIT YOUR FAVORITE FURRY (OR SCALY) FRIEND. BE SURE TO STOP BY THE MANATEE SPRINGS EXHIBIT OR THE VANISHING GIANTS EXHIBIT. 9 A.M.-6 P.M. DAILY. $10; $8 SENIORS; $5 CHILDREN AGES 2-12; $5 PARKING. 3400 VINE ST., AVONDALE. 513-281-4700.

CINERGY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM -- OFFERS INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. ON PERMANENT DISPLAY ARE THE EXHIBITS THE WOODS, WATER WORKS, ENERGY ZONE, ANIMAL SPOT, LITTLE SPROUTS FARM, KIDS' TOWN, KIDS AT WORK AND CHILDREN JUST LIKE ME. ... CHILDREN AGES 2-4 CAN COME TO THE LITTLE SPROUTS FARM EVERY WEEK FOR STORY TREE TIME AND A SONG OR TWO. 11 A.M. WEDNESDAYS. 10 A.M.-5 P.M. MONDAY-SATURDAY; 11 A.M.-6 P.M. SUNDAY. PRICES VARY ACCORDING TO PACKAGE. MUSEUM CENTER AT UNION TERMINAL, 1301 WESTERN AVE., QUEENSGATE. 513-287-7000.

DAYTON MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY -- PART OF THE CITY'S NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, THE COMPLEX IS FULL OF HANDS-ON CHILDREN'S EXHIBITS, MAZES, SANDBOXES AND MORE. 9 A.M.-5 P.M. TUESDAY-THURSDAY; 9 A.M.-9 P.M. FRIDAY; 9 A.M.-5 P.M. SATURDAY; NOON-5 P.M. SUNDAY. $3; $1.50 FOR CHILDREN 16 AND UNDER. 2600 DEWEESE PKWY., DAYTON, OHIO. 937-275-7431.

DINSMORE HOMESTEAD -- THE FIVE-GENERATION HOME OF THE DINSMORE FAMILY FEATURES ANTIQUE FURNISHINGS AS WELL AS A CARRIAGE HOUSE, A WINE/GIFT SHOP, A COOKHOUSE AND THE FAMILY CEMETERY. OPEN THROUGH DECEMBER. 1-5 P.M. WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY-SUNDAY. $5; $3 FOR SENIORS; $2 FOR CHILDREN 17 AND UNDER; $7 FOR FAMILIES. 5654 BURLINGTON PIKE, BOONE COUNTY, KY. 859-586-6117.

DRAKE PLANETARIUM -- OFFERS ASTRONOMY PROGRAMS TO THE PUBLIC. 8 A.M.-4 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY. $5; $3 FOR CHILDREN AND SENIORS. NORWOOD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, 2020 SHERMAN AVE., NORWOOD. 513-396-5578.

EAST ROW HISTORIC DISTRICT -- SEE BUNGALOWS FROM THE 1930S AND 1940S ON OAK STREET, COLONIAL REVIVAL-STYLE HOUSES FROM THE 1910S ON LINDEN AND MAPLE STREETS, AND QUEEN ANNE COLONIAL REVIVAL AND PRINCESS ANNE STYLES ON MONROE AND OVERTON STREETS. NEWPORT. 859-292-3666.

GLENDALE HERITAGE PRESERVATION MUSEUM -- IN THE RAILROAD DEPOT, THIS MUSEUM CONTAINS HISTORIC ARTIFACTS FROM GLENDALE FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES AS WELL AS A MINIATURE OF THE DEPOT. 11 A.M.-3 P.M. THURSDAY AND SATURDAY. FREE. 44 VILLAGE SQUARE, GLENDALE. 513-771-8722.

GRANT MUSEUM -- LOCATED IN THE GRANT MEMORIAL BUILDING AND RUN BY THE BETHEL HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION, THE MUSEUM HOUSES A COLLECTION OF MEMORABILIA REPRESENTING THE LIFE AND TIMES OF ULYSSES S. GRANT, THE 18TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, AS WELL AS NOTABLE FORMER CITIZENS OF BETHEL AND ARTIFACTS THAT REFLECT THE AREA'S HISTORY. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. FREE. CORNER OF PLANE STREET AND OHIO STATE ROUTE 133, BETHEL. 513-734-2686 OR 513-734-6435.

GRAY WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS MUSEUM -- JACK GRAY'S COLLECTION OF CINCINNATI RADIO MEMORABILIA CAN BE VIEWED AT THE CHANNEL 48 STUDIO. 9 A.M.-5 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY. FREE. CROSLEY TELECOMMUNICATIONS CENTER, 1223 CENTRAL PKWY., OVER-THE-RHINE. 513-381-4033.

GREATER LOVELAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM -- THE 1862 VICTORIAN HOUSE IS HOME TO A PERMANENT COLLECTION OF PERIOD FURNITURE, MAPS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND LOCAL ARTIFACTS. THERE IS ALSO A RESTORED 1879 GAZEBO, THE RESTORED 1797 RICH LOG CABIN, A HERB GARDEN, A LIBRARY AND A GIFT SHOP. 1-4:30 P.M. FRIDAY-SUNDAY; AND BY APPOINTMENT. FREE. 201 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, LOVELAND. 513-683-5692.

HARDING MUSEUM OF THE FRANKLIN AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY -- THIS 1901 HOUSE WAS THE FORMER RESIDENCE OF GENERAL EDWIN FORREST HARDING AND IS NOW HOME TO THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY. ON FILE ARE RECORDS AND PHOTOS OF LOCAL AND MILITARY HISTORY. THERE ARE ALSO OCCASIONAL DISPLAYS OF ARTIFACTS. 2-5 P.M. SUNDAY; AND BY APPOINTMENT. THROUGH DECEMBER. $1; 25 CENTS FOR CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER; FREE TO FRANKLIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS. 302 PARK AVE., FRANKLIN. 513-746-8295.

HARRIET BEECHER STOWE HOUSE -- THE CINCINNATI HOME OF THE AUTHOR OF UNCLE TOM'S CABIN. 10 A.M.-4 P.M. TUESDAY-THURSDAY. DONATIONS ACCEPTED. 2950 GILBERT AVE., WALNUT HILLS. 513-632-5120.

HAUCK HOUSE MUSEUM -- BUILT IN 1870, THIS LATE VICTORIAN HOME ONCE BELONGED TO THE GERMAN BREWER JOHN HAUCK. THE HOUSE IS ITALIANATE STYLE INSIDE AND OUT AND CONTAINS PERIOD PIECES AS WELL AS GENERAL ANTIQUES. THERE IS ALSO AN INTERPRETIVE TOUR OF HOW A WEALTHY FAMILY LIVED IN THE LATE 1800S. NOON-4 P.M. FRIDAY; NOON-4 P.M. THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH; AND BY APPOINTMENT. GROUP TOURS AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT. $3; $2 SENIORS; $1 CHILDREN. 812 DAYTON ST., WEST END. 513-721-3570.

HERITAGE VILLAGE MUSEUM -- TOUR SEVERAL HISTORIC HOMES AND BUILDINGS ON THE GROUNDS OF THIS MUSEUM, INCLUDING THE JOHN M. HAYNER HOUSE AND THE CHESTER PARK STATION. NOON-4 P.M. WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY. OPEN THROUGH DECEMBER. $5; $3 SENIORS; $2 CHILDREN AGES 6-12. SHARON WOODS PARK, 11450 LEBANON PIKE/ROUTE 42, SHARONVILLE. 513-563-9484.

HIGHLAND HOUSE MUSEUM -- HOUSES THE OFFICES OF THE HIGHLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND FEATURES 200 YEARS WORTH OF RARE COLLECTIBLES, PERIOD CLOTHES, FURNITURE AND OTHER ARTIFACTS. 1-5 P.M. FRIDAY; 1-4 P.M. SUNDAY. FREE; DONATIONS ACCEPTED. 151 E. MAIN ST., HILLSBORO. 937-393-3392.

HILLFOREST -- THIS 1850S HOME WAS BUILT FOR INDUSTRIALIST, FINANCIER AND RIVERBOAT OWNER THOMAS GAFF. THE HOUSE COMBINES ITALIAN RENAISSANCE ARCHITECTURE WITH THE ELEGANCE OF A PADDLEWHEEL RIVERBOAT. OPEN THROUGH DECEMBER. 1-5 P.M. TUESDAY-SUNDAY. $4; $2 STUDENTS; FREE TO CHILDREN 6 AND UNDER. 213 FIFTH ST., AURORA, IND. 812-926-0087.

KENTUCKY DERBY MUSEUM -- TOUR CHURCHILL DOWNS AND VIEW THE PERMANENT EXHIBIT PLACE YOUR BETS. 9 A.M.-5 P.M. DAILY EXCEPT THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, OAKS AND DERBY DAYS. $6; $5 SENIOR CITIZENS; $2 CHILDREN 5-12. 704 CENTRAL AVE., GATE 1, LOUISVILLE. 502-637-1111.

KROHN CONSERVATORY -- ONE OF THE LARGEST PUBLIC GREENHOUSES IN EXISTENCE, THE CONSERVATORY HAS FIVE DIFFERENT AREAS: PALM HOUSE, DESERT HOUSE, TROPICAL HOUSE, ORCHID HOUSE AND A SEASONAL AREA. 10 A.M.-5 P.M. DAILY EXCEPT 10 A.M.-6 P.M. WEDNESDAY. FREE; DONATIONS ACCEPTED. KROHN CONSERVATORY, 950 EDEN PARK DRIVE, MOUNT ADAMS. 513-421-5707.

LANE-HOOVEN HOUSE -- A RESTORED VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL HOME. 9 A.M.-4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY. FREE. 319 N. THIRD ST., HAMILTON. 513-863-1389.

LEGENDS MUSEUM -- CELEBRATE 50 YEARS WORTH OF SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS AT THE CINCINNATI GARDENS. THEIR MUSEUM IS FILLED WITH AUTOGRAPHS, PHOTOGRAPHS, TICKET STUBS AND OTHER MEMORABILIA. OPEN ONE HOUR BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER ALL EVENTS. FREE. CINCINNATI GARDENS, 2250 SEYMOUR AVE., ROSELAWN. 513-351-3999.

LEVI COFFIN STATE HISTORIC SITE -- THE FEDERAL-STYLE BRICK HOME WAS PART OF THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD. TOURS AVAILABLE. 1-4 P.M. SATURDAYS. $2; $1 STUDENTS AGES 6-18. 113 U.S. 27, FOUNTAIN CITY, IND. 765-847-2432.

LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE -- BUILT IN 1873, THE BRICK HOUSE SERVED AS A SCHOOL FOR 63 YEARS. RESTORED BY THE INDIAN HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY, IT IS NOW A MUSEUM. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. FREE. 8100 GIVEN ROAD, INDIAN HILL. 513-891-1873.

LOVELAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND SOCIETY -- THIS RESTORED CIVIL WAR-ERA HOME AND 1797 LOG CABIN ALSO HOUSES HISTORICAL MATERIAL FROM THE ERA AND DISPLAYS THE WORKS OF LOCAL ARTISTS. 1-4:30 P.M. FRIDAY-SUNDAY. FREE. 201 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, LOVELAND. 513-683-5692.

MCGUFFEY HOUSE -- THE HOME OF WILLIAM HOLMES MCGUFFEY, AUTHOR OF THE MCGUFFEY READERS, IS A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK THAT STILL HAS ITS ORIGINAL FURNISHINGS. TOURS AVAILABLE. 2-4 P.M. SATURDAY-SUNDAY; AND BY APPOINTMENT. FREE. CORNER OF OAK AND SPRING STREETS, MIAMI UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, OXFORD. 513-529-2232.

MOUNT HEALTHY HISTORICAL BUILDINGS -- COME VISIT THE 1859 TOLLHOUSE AND THE 1825 MEETING HOUSE. 10 A.M.-NOON. TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY. FREE. 1554 MCMACKIN AVE., MOUNT HEALTHY. 513-521-8168.

MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY & SCIENCE -- ON PERMANENT DISPLAY ARE THE EXHIBITS CINCINNATI'S ICE AGE: CLUES FROZEN IN TIME, ALL ABOUT YOU AND PATHWAYS TO CHANGES, EARTH STORIES: THE WORKING MUSEUM AND THE CAVERN: A WORLD WITHOUT LIGHT. 10 A.M.-5 P.M. MONDAY-SATURDAY; 11 A.M.-6 P.M. SUNDAY. PRICES VARY ACCORDING TO PACKAGE. MUSEUM CENTER AT UNION TERMINAL, 1301 WESTERN AVE., QUEENSGATE. 513-287-7000.

NEWPORT AQUARIUM -- SOMETHING IS SWIMMING ABOUT: SPECIFICALLY A PACIFIC OCTOPUS, GENTOO PENGUINS AND AN ALBINO LEOPARD SHARK. THE AQUARIUM HOUSES 16 GALLERIES THAT TAKE YOU TO THE FAR REACHES OF THE WORLD TO SEE A VARIETY OF AQUATIC LIFE. THERE ARE NINE EXHIBITS: SURROUNDED BY SHARKS, KINGDOM OF PENGUINS, 'GATOR BAYOU, JELLYFISH GALLERY, THE BIZARRE & THE BEAUTIFUL, THE DANGEROUS & DEADLY, RIVERS OF THE WORLD, SHORE GALLERY AND THE RIVERBANK. THERE'S ALSO A CAFE AND GIFT SHOP ON SITE. 10 A.M.-9 P.M. DAILY. $13.75; $11.50 SENIORS; $8.50 CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER. ONE AQUARIUM WAY, NEWPORT. 859-491-FINS.

PAUL LAWRENCE DUNBAR HOME -- THIS VICTORIAN HOUSE WAS ONCE HOME TO ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST FAMOUS AFRICAN-AMERICAN POETS. BORN OF FORMER SLAVES IN 1872, DUNBAR ROSE TO PROMINENCE BEFORE HIS DEATH IN 1906. THE HOUSE CONTAINS HIS LIBRARY, MANUSCRIPTS AND PERSONAL ITEMS. 9:30 A.M.-4:45 P.M. WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY; NOON-4:45 P.M. SUNDAY. $1.50; $1 FOR CHILDREN AGES 6-12. 219 N. PAUL LAWRENCE DUNBAR ST., DAYTON, OHIO. 937-224-7061.

PROMONT MUSEUM -- JOHN M. PATTISON, OHIO'S 43RD GOVERNOR, LIVED IN THIS STATELY HOME FROM 1879-1906. THE HOUSE IS NOW OPERATED BY THE GREATER MILFORD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND SPECIAL EXHIBITS ARE OFFERED DURING THE YEAR. THE HOUSE ALSO HOLDS RECORDS AND PHOTOS PERTAINING TO THE CIVIL WAR, THE VICTORIAN ERA AND LOCAL HISTORY. PRIVATE TOURS CAN BE ARRANGED FOR GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE. 1:30-4:30 P.M. FRIDAY AND SUNDAY; TOURS BY APPOINTMENT. $3; $1 SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN; RESEARCHERS ARE FREE. 906 MAIN ST., MILFORD. 513-248-0324

PYRAMID HILL SCULPTURE PARK AND MUSEUM -- SEE THE JON ISHERWOOD ONE MAN SHOW IN ITS YEARLONG RUN. FULL-COLOR CATALOGUES OF THE ARTIST'S SCULPTURES ARE AVAILABLE. THROUGH DECEMBER. ... PERUSE MORE THAN 35 PIECES OF MONUMENTAL SCULPTURE ON 265 ACRES OF ROLLING HILLS IN ONE OF THE FEW OUTDOOR SCULPTURE MUSEUMS IN THE UNITED STATES. THERE ARE HIKING TRAILS, ONE-WAY ROADS, PICNIC AREAS AND LAKES WITH FOUNTAINS.10 A.M.-7:30 P.M. (GATES CLOSE AT 6 P.M. ) TUESDAY-SUNDAY. FREE MEMBERS; $3 WEEKDAYS; $4 WEEKENDS; $1.50 CHILDREN AND SENIORS. 1763 HAMILTON-CLEVES ROAD, HAMILTON. 513-868-8336.

RIPLEY MUSEUM -- THE 1830S FEDERAL-STYLE HOUSE IS HOME TO CIVIL WAR-ERA FURNISHINGS, ANTIQUE CLOTHING AND 19TH- AND 20TH-CENTURY TOYS. 10 A.M.-4 P.M. SATURDAY; NOON-4 P.M. SUNDAY. $1 ADULTS; 50 CENTS CHILDREN AGE 5-15. 219 N. SECOND ST., RIPLEY. 937-392-4660.

ROSCOE VILLAGE -- THIS HISTORIC VILLAGE HAS BEEN FEATURED ON BOTH THE HISTORY CHANNEL AND THE TRAVEL CHANNEL AND OFFERS GARDENS, SHOPS, LIVING HISTORY TOURS AND PLACES TO DINE. OPEN DAILY 9:30 A.M.-6 P.M. MONDAY-THURSDAY; 9:30 A.M.-7 P.M. FRIDAY-SATURDAY; 9:30 A.M.-5 P.M. SUNDAY. THE ONLY CHARGE IS FOR THE LIVING HISTORY TOUR. ROSCOE VILLAGE FOUNDATION, 381 HILL ST., COSHOCTON. 1-800-877-1830.

ROSS-GOWDY HOUSE -- OVERLOOKING THE OHIO RIVER, THIS HISTORIC RIVERBOAT ERA HOME, BUILT IN 1853, WAS ONCE HOME TO THREE OF NEW RICHMOND'S MAYORS. IT NOW FUNCTIONS AS A MUSEUM OPERATED BY HISTORIC NEW RICHMOND INC. AND DISPLAYS RIVER MEMORABILIA, ARTIFACTS AND ANTIQUES. 1-5 P.M. SUNDAY; AND BY APPOINTMENT OR DURING SPECIAL EVENTS. FREE. 125 GEORGE ST., NEW RICHMOND. 513-553-2375.

SERPENT MOUND -- OHIO'S PREHISTORIC NATIVE AMERICANS BUILT THIS MOUND IN THE SHAPE OF A SNAKE WITH AN OVAL IN ITS MOUTH. IT IS NEARLY A QUARTER-MILE LONG AND STANDS 5 FEET HIGH IN SOME SPOTS. THERE ARE AN ON-SITE MUSEUM AND PICNIC FACILITIES. 10 A.M.-5 P.M. DAILY. THROUGH DECEMBER. $5 PER CAR; $4 PER CAR FOR SENIORS. OHIO HIGHWAY 73, FOUR MILES NORTHWEST OF LOCUST GROVE, ADAMS COUNTY. 937-587-2796.

SHANDON VILLAGE -- OHIO'S FIRST WELSH SETTLEMENT IS NOW A 19TH-CENTURY HISTORIC VILLAGE FILLED WITH ANTIQUE SHOPS AND SPECIALTY STORES. BE SURE TO STOP BY FOR THEIR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY, SOUTHWESTERN OHIO'S OLDEST CHRISTMAS WALK ATTRACTION, OR THE MARKET DAY IN JUNE. TIMES OF DIFFERENT STORES VARY. FREE. STATE ROUTE 126 W. (CINCINNATI-BROOKVILLE ROAD), BETWEEN ROSS, OHIO AND BROOKVILLE, IND. 812-738-3640 OR 812-738-2962.

SPRING GROVE CEMETERY AND ARBORETUM -- THOUGH MANY OF CINCINNATI'S MOST INFLUENTIAL CITIZENS ARE BURIED IN THIS BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED CEMETERY, ITS 733 ACRES ALSO SERVE AS A BIRD SANCTUARY AND A PARK. 4521 SPRING GROVE AVE., WINTON PLACE. 513-681-6680.

SUNROCK FARM -- THIS FARM HAS PLENTY OF WOODS, PASTURES AND GARDENS, NOT TO MENTION THREE MILE CREEK. IT'S ALSO HOME TO SEVERAL WILD AND DOMESTICATED PLANTS AND ANIMALS. AT THIS HANDS-ON FARM YOU'LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER EGGS, MILK A GOAT, FEED THE PIGS, BRUSH A PONY AND TEND THE GARDEN. THERE ARE FARM PICNICS, REPLICAS OF NATIVE AMERICAN DWELLINGS AND DAILY PROGRAMS. 2-3 P.M. WEEKDAYS; 2-4 P.M. WEEKENDS. AVAILABILITY VARIES; CALL TO RESERVE YOUR TOUR TIME. $5.50 PER PERSON WEEKENDS; $3 PER PERSON WEEKDAYS. 103 GIBSON LANE, WILDER. 859-781-5502.

TRAPSHOOTING HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM -- THE MUSEUM IS THE ONLY KNOWN ONE IN THE WORLD THAT PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE HISTORY OF TRAPSHOOTING AND FAMOUS MARKSPERSONS LIKE ANNIE OAKLEY. 9 A.M.-4 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY. FREE. 601 W. NATIONAL ROAD, VANDALIA. 937-898-1945.

ULYSSES S. GRANT'S HOMESTEAD -- PRIVATELY OWNED BY ARTIST/NATURALIST JOHN RUTHVEN, THE BOYHOOD HOME OF GRANT IS A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK. ON DISPLAY ARE THE GLOVES HE WORE TO HIS INAUGURAL BALL, HIS BINOCULARS FROM THE CIVIL WAR, THE FAMILY CRADLE AND OTHER PERSONAL EFFECTS. 9 A.M.-1 P.M. AND 2-5 P.M. MONDAY-SATURDAY; AND BY APPOINTMENT. DONATIONS ACCEPTED. 219 E. GRANT AVE., GEORGETOWN, OHIO. 937-378-4222.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE MUSEUM -- THE LARGEST AVIATION MUSEUM IN THE WORLD, THIS SITE HOLDS MORE THAN 200 AIRCRAFTS, MISSILES AND OTHER FAMOUS FLYING OBJECTS INCLUDING EARLY MODELS BUILT BY THE WRIGHT BROTHERS AND CRAFTS USED IN BOTH WORLD WARS. THERE'S A SPECIAL HOLOCAUST EXHIBIT AND THE RETIRED AIR FORCE ONE PLANE. THERE ARE FILMS ABOUT THE HISTORY OF AVIATION AND AN IMAX THEATER (937-253-IMAX) THAT SHOWS THE MAGIC OF FLIGHT, TO FLY AND DESTINY IN SPACE. 9 A.M.-5 P.M. DAILY. MUSEUM ADMISSION FREE. IMAX ADMISSION IS $5; $4.50 FOR SENIOR CITIZENS; $3.50 FOR STUDENTS; $2.25 FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-7. WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, AREA B, DAYTON, OHIO. 937-255-3284

UNITED STATES PLAYING CARD MUSEUM -- CARD DECKS FROM AS FAR BACK AS 1460 ARE ON DISPLAY HERE AS WELL AS AN ENORMOUS COLLECTION OF ESOTERIC VOLUMES ON THE SUBJECT. NOON-4 P.M. TUESDAY AND THURSDAY. FREE. BEECH AND PARK AVENUES, NORWOOD. 513-396-5731.

VANCE-TOUSEY HOUSE -- THE HISTORIC HOME ALSO HOUSES GENEALOGICAL RECORDS AND IS NEXT DOOR TO THE PIONEER HOMESTEAD, COMPLETE WITH A 1820S LOG CABIN. 10 A.M.-3 P.M. TUESDAY-FRIDAY. FREE. 508 W. HIGH ST., LAWRENCEBURG, IND. 812-537-4075.

VENT HAVEN MUSEUM -- AT THE TIME OF HIS DEATH, WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE BURGER'S COLLECTION OF VENTRILOQUIST DUMMIES WAS UNSURPASSED -- MORE THAN 500. HE ALSO LEFT A MASSIVE LIBRARY DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO "VENT" VOLUMES. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. $2. 33 WEST MAPLE ST., FORT MITCHELL. 859-341-0461.

WARREN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM -- KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES FOR ITS EXTENSIVE SHAKER COLLECTION, THE MUSEUM IS ALSO HOME TO AN EXTENSIVE GENEALOGY LIBRARY, FOSSIL COLLECTION, NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIFACTS AND A RE-CREATION OF AN 1860S VILLAGE. 9 A.M.-4 P.M. TUESDAY-SATURDAY; NOON-4 P.M. SUNDAY. $3; $2 STUDENTS K-12. 105 S. BROADWAY, LEBANON. 513-932-1817.

WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE -- COME SEE THE BOYHOOD HOME OF THE NATION'S 27TH PRESIDENT AND 10TH CHIEF JUSTICE. 10 A.M.-4 P.M. DAILY. FREE. 2038 AUBURN AVE., MOUNT AUBURN. 513-684-3262.

WILLIAM H. MALLORY SR. MUSEUM -- RUN BY THE ARTS CONSORTIUM, THEY DISPLAY A VARIETY OF WORKS THAT REFLECT THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE. ON PERMANENT DISPLAY IS THE BLACK HISTORY EXHIBIT BEING AROUND 'NATI TOWN. 1-5 P.M. WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY. FREE. MUSEUM CENTER AT UNION TERMINAL, 1301 WESTERN AVE., QUEENSGATE. 513-345-3744.

WILDER-SWAIM HOUSE -- THIS 1832 FARMHOUSE, ORIGINALLY OWNED BY THE WILDER FAMILY, IS NOW HOME TO THE MONTGOMERY HISTORICAL SOCIETY. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. FREE. ZIG-ZAG AND COOPER ROADS, MONTGOMERY. 513-793-0515.

WOLFF PLANETARIUM -- CINCINNATI PARKS HAS A WELL-KEPT SECRET IN THE PLANETARIUM, THE OLDEST ONE WEST OF THE ALLEGHENY MOUNTAINS. TWENTY ADULTS CAN SIT AND GAZE AT THE CONSTELLATIONS WHILE AN EXPERIENCED NATURALIST LEADS YOU ON A JOURNEY THROUGH THE STARS. $2. TRAILSIDE NATURE CENTER, BURNET WOODS, CLIFTON. TO RESERVE A SEAT, CALL 513-751-3679.

WRIGHT BROTHERS BICYCLE SHOP -- Come see where aviation began at the shop where Orville and Wilbur Wright built their first flying machine. The shop is operated by the National Park Service and maps are available for the self-guided tour of the Aviation Trail. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday. Free. 22 S. Williams St., Dayton, Ohio. 937-443-0793.

TheaterACCOUNT ME PUPPET -- AND BILL US FOR ALL YOUR NUMERICAL KNOWLEDGE. 9 P.M. THURSDAY-SATURDAY. THROUGH NOV. 11. $15. SAW THEATER: 2823 MASSACHUSETTS AVE., CAMP WASHINGTON. 513-541-0872.

AN AFTERNOON WITH JOSÉ RIVERA -- THE PLAYWRIGHT SPEAKS ABOUT HIS CRAFT AND READS A SELECTION OF HIS PLAYS. 4-6 P.M. THURSDAY. FREE. UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, CCM, PATRICIA CORBETT THEATER, CLIFTON. 513-556-2560.

ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY -- YAY! THE HIP CHILDREN'S BOOK IS NOW A MUSICAL. WHAT'S SO HORRIBLE ABOUT THAT? OPENS SATURDAY. 1 AND 3:30 P.M. SATURDAY; 1, 3:30 AND 5:30 P.M. SUNDAY. THROUGH NOV. 5$12; $10 CHILDREN. BROADWAY ON MAIN!: VICTORIA THEATRE, 138 N. MAIN ST., DAYTON, OHIO. 937-228-3630.

ANNIE -- THE SNOT-NOSED WHINY ORPHAN IS BACK. 8 P.M. TUESDAY-FRIDAY; 2 AND 8 P.M. SATURDAY; 2 AND 7:30 P.M. SUNDAY. THROUGH NOV. 5. $55-$37.50. BROADWAY SERIES: ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 650 WALNUT ST., DOWNTOWN. 513-241-SHOW.

THE COUNTESS -- ONE ... TWO ... THREE ... THREE SIDES TO THIS FAMOUS TRIANGLE INVOLVING ART CRITIC JOHN RUSHKIN. 8 P.M. WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY; 2 AND 8 P.M. SATURDAY; 2 P.M. SUNDAY. THROUGH NOV. 5. $25; $20 STUDENTS AND SENIORS. ENSEMBLE THEATRE OF CINCINNATI, 1127 VINE ST., OVER-THE-RHINE. 513-421-3555.

EVERYTHING'S DUCKY -- IT'S A NICE DAY FOR DUCKS THANKS TO THIS SPLASHY MUSICAL BASED ON HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN'S "THE UGLY DUCKLING." 8 P.M. TUESDAY-FRIDAY; 5 AND 9 P.M. SATURDAY; 2 AND 7 P.M. SUNDAY. THROUGH NOV. 17. $43-$31. CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: ROBERT S. MARX THEATRE, 962 MOUNT ADAMS DRIVE, MOUNT ADAMS. 513-421-3888.

THE FEVER -- IT'S ONE FEVER TO CATCH, WITHOUT HAVING TO WORRY ABOUT SWEATS AND DIARRHEA, AS E. Z. (ZED) PINE PERFORMS WALLACE SHAWN'S ONE-MAN SHOW. 7 P.M. SATURDAY. $12. OLD ST. GEORGE'S LIBRARY, 42 CALHOUN ST., CLIFTON. 513-381-4660.

A GIFT OF MURDER -- NO REFUNDS NECESSARY: ALWAYS THE RIGHT COLOR AND THE RIGHT SIZE. DINNER AND SHOW: 8 P.M. FRIDAY-SATURDAY. THROUGH NOV. 18. $32.95. MYSTERY DINNER THEATER: DAVE & BUSTER'S, 11775 COMMONS DRIVE, SPRINGDALE. 513-671-5501.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE -- LAURA'S SHYNESS GETS THE BEST OF HER AGAIN. 8 P.M. TUESDAY-SATURDAY; 3 P.M. SUNDAY. THROUGH NOV. 5. $9; $8 NKU FACULTY AND STAFF; $7 SENIORS; $5 STUDENTS. NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE: FINE ARTS CENTER, BLACK BOX THEATRE, NUNN DRIVE, HIGHLAND HEIGHTS. 859-572-5464.

GROSS NATIONAL HAPPINESS -- OOOH, YOUCK! WHO WANTS TO BE HAPPY? WHO DOESN'T WHEN BREASTS ARE INVOLVED? JEN MITAS GIVES A FICTIONALIZED ACCOUNT OF NATALYA NEGODA, THE FIRST WOMAN TO BARE HER JUGS ON FILM IN PERESTROIKA RUSSIA. OPENS FRIDAY. 8 P.M. FRIDAY-SATURDAY. $6; $4 SENIORS AND STUDENTS. ANTIOCH COLLEGE AREA THEATER, 795 LIVERMORE ST., YELLOW SPRINGS. 937-754-6736.

I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE -- AH, IT SOUNDS JUST LIKE EVERY RELATIONSHIP WE'VE EVER HAD. FOUR ACTORS -- TWO MEN, TWO WOMEN -- PORTRAY ROUGHLY 50 CHARACTERS AS THEY SHOW THE UPS AND DOWNS OF ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS IN THIS MUSICAL REVUE. PUBLIC PREVIEW: 9 P.M. SATURDAY; 7 P.M. SUNDAY; 8 P.M. TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY. OPENS NOV. 9. 8 P.M. TUESDAY-FRIDAY; 5 AND 9 P.M. SATURDAY; 2 AND 7 P.M. SUNDAY. THROUGH DEC. 23. $43-$35; PUBLIC PREVIEW: $28. CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: THOMPSON SHELTERHOUSE, 962 MOUNT ADAMS DRIVE, MOUNT ADAMS. 513-421-3888.

JEKYLL & HYDE -- SCOOBY-DOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? WE'VE GOT SOME WORK TO DO NOW AS ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON'S HORRIFIC TALE COMES BACK TO THE AREA. OPENS TUESDAY. 8 P.M. TUESDAY-FRIDAY; 3 AND 8 P.M. SATURDAY; 2 AND 7 P.M. SUNDAY. THROUGH OCT. 22. $54-$29. BROADWAY ON MAIN!: VICTORIA THEATRE, 138 N. MAIN ST., DAYTON, OHIO. 937-228-3630.

LOVE LETTERS -- A MAN AND A WOMAN EXCHANGE LETTERS THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES IN A.R. GURNEY'S POPULAR DRAMA. VARIOUS TIMES AND DAYS. THROUGH NOVEMBER. $15. GRAND VICTORIA CASINO AND RESORT, GRAND THEATER, RISING SUN. 812-438-1234.

MARISOL -- THE APOCALYPSE IS HERE COURTESY OF JOSé RIVERA'S URBAN FANTASY THAT URGES SOCIETY TO RECOVER COMPASSION FOR OUR FELLOW MAN. OPENS THURSDAY. 8 P.M. THURSDAY-FRIDAY; 2:30 AND 8 P.M. SATURDAY. THROUGH NOV. 4. $10; $5 STUDENTS. UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, CCM, PATRICIA CORBETT THEATER, CLIFTON. 513-556-4183.

THE OCTETTE BRIDGE CLUB -- WOW! JUST LIKE THE JOY LUCK CLUB, ONLY NOT. EIGHT SISTERS MEET ONCE A MONTH TO PLAY BRIDGE THROUGHOUT THE 1930S AND '40S AND SHARE THEIR JOYS AND SORROWS. OPENS FRIDAY. 8 P.M. FRIDAY-SATURDAY. THROUGH NOV. 18. TRI-COUNTY PLAYERS: LLANFAIR RETIREMENT CENTER, LLANFAIR AVENUE, COLLEGE HILL. 513-825-0094.

OKLAHOMA -- GEEZ! THAT STATE SURE HAS A BIG STAGE PRESENCE. 8 P.M. FRIDAY-SATURDAY. THROUGH NOV. 4. $12. FOOTLIGHTERS, INC.: STAINED GLASS THEATRE, 802 YORK ST., NEWPORT. 859-891-1965.

QUILTERS -- THINGS WARM UP AS THE LIFE OF PIONEER WOMEN IS TRACED. OPENS THURSDAY. 7:30 P.M. THURSDAY AND SATURDAY; 11 A.M. FRIDAY; 2 P.M. SUNDAY. THROUGH NOV. 5. $7-$5. ST. URSULA ACADEMY ENSEMBLE THEATRE: CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM AUDITORIUM, 953 EDEN PARK DRIVE, EDEN PARK. 513-961-3410, EXT. 138.

SCRAPING THE SURFACE -- WE HOPE IT DOESN'T INVOLVE FINGERNAILS ON A CHALKBOARD. 10:30 A.M., 12:30 P.M. AND 2 P.M. SATURDAY. $4.50; $3 CHILDREN AGES 4-18. ROSENTHAL NEXT GENERATION SERIES: CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK, 962 MOUNT ADAMS DRIVE, EDEN PARK. 513-421-3888.

TURGID TALES OF TURMOIL, TERROR AND TORTURED SOULS -- THE TONGUE-TWISTING TITLE TRULY TINGLES THROUGH A TORMENTED TOUR OF TERRIFICALLY TERRIFYING TOMES AND TROPES THANKS TO TILES TAVIES ... UH ... GILES DAVIES. 7 P.M. SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY; 10 P.M. OCT. 31. THROUGH NOV. 1. $10. CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, 719 RACE ST., DOWNTOWN. 513-381-BARD.

THE WEIR -- THERE WILL BE NO HIDING BEHIND YOUR WOO-WOO FOR AN EVENING OF SCARY IRISH TALES SET WITHIN A SMALL PUB. 8 P.M. THURSDAY-SATURDAY AND OCT. 31; 2 P.M. SUNDAY. THROUGH NOV. 5. $18; $13 STUDENTS AND SENIORS. CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, 719 RACE ST., DOWNTOWN. 513-381-BARD.

THE WIZARD OF OZ -- A cyclone is headed to the Tristate as Dorothy once again goes to the magical land of OZ. Opens Friday. 7:30 p.m. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Through Nov. 5. $14-$5. The Children's Theatre: Taft Theatre, Fifth and Main Streets, Downtown. 513-562-4949.Classical Music CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- CONDUCTING ISN'T JUST FOR MIDDLE-AGED GUYS WHO HAVE A PAUNCH AROUND THEIR MIDDLE, AS 29-YEAR-OLD AUSTRALIAN CUTIE CHRISTIAN ARMING MAKES HIS CSO DEBUT WITH WORKS BY DEBUSSY, RAVEL, BERLIOZ AND BRAHMS. 11 A.M. FRIDAY; 8 P.M. SATURDAY. $49-$12. MUSIC HALL, 1220 ELM ST., DOWNTOWN. 513-381-3300.

COLLEGE-CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC -- EIJI HASHIMOTO PLAYS THE FUNKY MOJO ON HIS HARPSICHORD. 8 P.M. MONDAY. FREE. ROBERT J. WERNER RECITAL HALL. ... THE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA AND CHAMBER PLAYERS SOAR THROUGH SCHWANTER, ANTHEIL AND BIZET. 8 P.M. TUESDAY. FREE. PATRICIA CORBETT THEATER. ... THE CIOMPI QUARTET DUKES IT OUT WITH PIANIST JAMES TOCCO. 8 P.M. WEDNESDAY. FREE. ROBERT J. WERNER RECITAL HALL. ... UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, COLLEGE-CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, CLIFTON. 513-556-4183.

CSO CHAMBER PLAYERS -- THE 12TH SEASON BEGINS SPOTLIGHTING THE TALENTS OF INDIVIDUAL CSO MUSICIANS. 7:30 P.M. FRIDAY. $20-$15. MEMORIAL HALL, 1220 ELM ST., DOWNTOWN. 513-381-3300.

DAYTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA -- The Coffee and Casual Concert features music by Gluck, Handel, Schelle and PDQ Bach. 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Friday. ... It's "Bach to the Greatest" with a concert focusing on that other composer with the last name of Bach. 8 p.m. Saturday. ... Don't Bach out yet. There's still more Bach, and we don't mean Catherine, when a variety of vocalists come together for Bach's St. Matthew Passion. 7 p.m. Wednesday and Nov. 9. ... Prices vary. Memorial Hall, First and Main streets, Dayton, Ohio. 937-224-9000.Vocal ArtsATHENAEUM CHORALE -- FEATURES A SOLEMN VESPERS SERVICE. 7:30 P.M. SUNDAY. FREE. THE ATHENAEUM, CHAPEL OF ST. GREGORY THE GREAT, 6616 BEECHMONT AVE., MOUNT WASHINGTON. 513-231-2223.

JIM ED BROWN -- JUST A GOOD OL' BOY, NEVER MEANING NO HARM. 7 P.M. SUNDAY. $12; $10 SENIORS; $6 STUDENTS UNDER 18. LAWRENCEBURG HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, U.S. 50, LAWRENCEBURG, IND. 812-537-4251.

CINCINNATI BOYCHOIR -- THE CHOIR OF ST. MARGARET'S CHURCH HEADS WEST, FROM WESTMINSTER ABBEY, TO VISIT OUR LITTLE PODUNK TOWN. 8 P.M. FRIDAY. FREE-WILL OFFERING. ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 10345 MONTGOMERY ROAD, MONTGOMERY. 513-396-7664.

MUSE CINCINNATI WOMEN'S CHOIR -- AND IT'S ALL BEEN LEADING UP TO THIS -- THE FALL CONCERT. 8 P.M. FRIDAY-SATURDAY. $12. ST. JOHN'S UNITARIAN CHURCH, 320 RESOR AVE., CLIFTON. 513-221-1118.

QUEEN CITY BALLADEERS -- Mark Cormican and Doug Wood throw down their roots. 7:30 p.m. Sunday. $2; Free members. University YMCA, 270 Calhoun St., Clifton. 513-579-1707.Comedy GO BANANAS -- LAUGH YOUR HEART OUT BABY! 8:30 P.M. THURSDAY, $5; $1 WITH COLLEGE ID. 8 AND 10:30 P.M. FRIDAY-SATURDAY, $8. 8:15 SUNDAY, $5; $1 FOR THE LADIES. 8410 MARKET PLACE, MONTGOMERY. 513-984-9288.

JOKERS COMEDY CAFE -- Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; 8 and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday; Jokes with No Smokes 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday. $10 Friday-Saturday; $6 Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. 8900 Kingsridge Drive, Dayton, Ohio. 937-433-5233.

CANCER FAMILY CARE'S WINE TASTING -- ENJOY A VARIETY OF WINES AND A GOURMET DINNER FOR A GOOD CAUSE. 8 P.M. FRIDAY. $85. MANOR HOUSE, 7440 MASON-MONTGOMERY ROAD, MASON. 513-731-3346.

GREATER CINCINNATI FOLK ART & CRAFT SHOW -- A JURIED, INVITATIONAL SHOW, THIS SALUTE TO AMERICAN STYLE BRINGS MORE THAN 110 OF TODAY'S FINEST TRADITIONAL ARTISANS AND ALSO FEATURES UNIQUE CRAFTS, FOLK ART AND HANDCRAFTED FURNITURE. 5-9 P.M. FRIDAY. 10 A.M.-5 P.M. SATURDAY. $7; 11 A.M.-4 P.M. SUNDAY. $6; FRIDAY-SUNDAY FREE UNDER 12. SHARONVILLE CONVENTION CENTER, 11355 CHESTER ROAD, SHARONVILLE. 413-771-7744.

HUGHES CENTER RECRUITMENT OPEN HOUSE -- PARENTS AND STUDENTS INTERESTED IN A COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL WITH SPECIALTY PROGRAMS IN MATH, SCIENCE, COMMUNICATIONS, HEALTH PROFESSIONS, TEACHING PROFESSIONS AND THE PAIDEIA SCHOOL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THIS OPEN HOUSE. 3-5 P.M. SUNDAY; 6-8 P.M. WEDNESDAY. FREE. HUGHES CENTER, 2525 CLIFTON AVE. CLIFTON. 513-559-3000.

MONTE CARLO NIGHT -- THIS WALNUT HILLS HIGH SCHOOL FUND-RAISER GIVES PHILANTHROPIC HIGH-ROLLERS A TASTE OF CABARET ENTERTAINMENT AND VEGAS-STYLE GAMBLING. 7:30-11:30 P.M. SATURDAY. $10 IN ADVANCE; $15 AT THE DOOR. SYRIAN TEMPLE, 217 WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT ROAD, WALNUT HILLS. 513-569-5500.

www.bigpiggig.com to bid on the porkers.ACCESSING ANGELS -- READINGS, CLASSES AND MEDITATION ARE OFFERED ON A WEEKLY BASIS. 3-6 P.M. THURSDAY-FRIDAY; NOON-5 P.M. SATURDAY. ACCESSING ANGELS PSYCHIC CENTER, 6012 VINE ST., ELMWOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL KATHY VASKE AT 513-242-9999.

ART CLASSES -- CITY ART EDUCATION CENTER OFFERS AFTER-SCHOOL ART CLASSES FOR STUDENTS AGES 6-18. ... CREATIONS STUDIO FOR CHILDREN AGES 6-8. 4-5:30 P.M. MONDAYS. $15 PER MONTH. ... BASIC STUDIO FOR STUDENTS AGES 9-13. 4-6 P.M. THURSDAYS. $20 PER MONTH. ... ADVANCED STUDIO FOR YOUNGSTERS AGES 13-18. 4-6 P.M. TUESDAYS. $30 PER MONTH. ... ENROLLMENT IS HELD TO 14 STUDENTS PER STUDIO. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 501 E. 13TH STREET, OVER-THE-RHINE. 513-381-2333.

ARTS CLASSES -- CHILDREN, AGES 5-15, CAN ATTEND ART CLASSES ON A DROP-IN BASIS. 3-5 P.M. MONDAYS-FRIDAYS. $1 A WEEK. 1028 SCOTT BLVD., COVINGTON. 859-491-2030.

THE AUTISM OF GREATER CINCINNATI -- THE AUTISM SOCIETY PRESENTS "AN INTRODUCTION TO AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS" FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT AUTISM. PRESENTERS: CYNTHIA MOLLOY, M.D. AND JENNIFER BROWN, PH.D, BOTH PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD OF AUTISM AND BOTH HAVE CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING. 7-9 P.M. MONDAY. KENWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, 8341 KENWOOD ROAD. FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL 513-636-7203... DONNA MURRAY, M.S. AND AUTISM CONSULTANT INTRODUCES "THE ASPERGER'S SYNDROME PRESENTATION." TOPICS INCLUDE: WHAT ASPERGER'S SYNDROME IS AND HOW PARENTS AND TEACHERS CAN HELP. 7:30-9 P.M. NOV. 9. KENWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, 8341 KENWOOD ROAD. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 513-636-7203 OR VISIT WWW.AUTISMCINCY.ORG.

CELEBRATING SELF SERIES -- KEYBANK PRESENTS THE SECOND SESSION IN THIS SERIES OF FIVE. JIM BLOUNT, A HAMILTON'S HISTORIAN, SPEAKS ABOUT ROBERT MCCLOSKEY, CHILDREN'S AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR. LUNCH; 11:45 A.M. PRESENTATION; 12:10-12:50 P.M. WEDNESDAY. $10 PER SESSION. FITTON CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS, 101 S. MONUMENT AVENUE, HAMILTON. 513-863-8873.

CHEMISTRY DEMONSTRATIONS -- NATIONAL CHEMISTRY WEEK EVENTS INCLUDE "KITCHEN CHEMISTRY," WHERE YOU CAN DISCOVER THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN CHEMISTRY AND COOKING. ... 7 P.M. THURSDAY. 3970 E. GALBRAITH ROAD, DEER PARK. 513-369-4450 ... 7 P.M. THURSDAY. 655 WAYCROSS ROAD, FOREST PARK. 513-369-4478.

COUNTRYSIDE YMCA DANCE LESSONS -- COUNTRYSIDE YMCA OFFERS DANCE LESSONS FOR LATIN STYLES, SWING DANCE AND TRADITIONAL CLASSES IN FOXTROT, WALTZ AND CHA CHA. TIMES AND DAYS VARY. $25 MEMBER (SINGLE); $45 MEMBER (COUPLE); $30 NON-MEMBER (SINGLE); $55 NON-MEMBER (COUPLE). COUNTRYSIDE YMCA, 1699 DEERFIELD ROAD, LEBANON. TO REGISTER, CALL 513-932-1424.

CULTURAL CENTRE OF INDIA -- OFFERS CLASSES IN CLASSICAL, FOLK AND TRADITIONAL DANCING. ALL AGES AND EXPERIENCES WELCOME. Sundays. Call 513-677-9886 or visit culturalcenterofindia.com.

E-COMMERCE SEMINAR SERIES -- THE UNION INSTITUTE PRESENTS THE SECOND PART OF A FIVE-PART SEMINAR SERIES, "ADAPTING YOUR BUSINESS FOR E-COMMERCE." FREE. 10 A.M.-NOON. SATURDAY. THE UNION INSTITUTE, 440 E. MCMILLAN STREET, WALNUT HILLS. 513-861-6400.

HOW TO BUILD STRONGER FAMILY RELATIONS -- SONNY ELLIOT, AUTHOR OF "MOM, DAD ARE YOU LISTENING?" PRESENTS A SPECIAL SEMINAR FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. 7-9 P.M. TUESDAY. TRI-HEALTH FITNESS AND HEALTH PAVILION, 6200 PFEIFFER ROAD, BLUE ASH. RSVP TO LESLIE STUMP AT 513-956-3200 EXT. 103.

THE POWER OF PATENTS -- THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OFFERS ASSISTANCE FOR INVENTORS, INCLUDING AN INTRODUCTION TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, THE NATURE OF PATENTS, PATENT SEARCHING STRATEGIES AND PATENT APPLICATIONS. 10 A.M.-12:30 P.M. SATURDAY. THE PUBLIC LIBRARY, 800 VINE STREET, DOWNTOWN. TO REGISTER, CALL 513-369-6971 OR VISIT HTTP://PLCH.LIB.OH.US/MAIN/PD.

REVIVAL SERVICES -- SERVICES WITH EVANGELIST ADA MOULTRY FROM KINGSPORT, TENN. 7:30 P.M. FRIDAY; 6 P.M. SATURDAY; 11 A.M. SUNDAY. GOD'S CHURCH OF MIRACLES, 313 EAST WILLOW AVENUE, GLENDALE. 513-772-2552.

VEGETARIAN COOKING -- NORMA CURRY, NUTRITIONAL CONSULTANT, PRESENTS A WORKSHOP WITH HOLIDAY HINTS. 10:30 A.M.-NOON SATURDAY. $5 DONATION. KEMPER ROAD SWEDENBORGIAN CHURCH, 9035 E. KEMPER ROAD, MONTGOMERY. TO REGISTER, CALL 513-489-9572 OR 513-469-6968.

THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY -- "FITNESS FIGHTS FATIGUE" PROGRAM INVITES CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR SUPPORT PERSON. 3-4 P.M. TUESDAYS. FREE. THROUGH OCT. 31. THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY, 8044 MONTGOMERY ROAD, KENWOOD. CONTACT LILLIE SHANNON AT 513-791-4060.

THE WOMEN'S RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER -- OFFERS HOME REPAIR CLASSES FOR WOMEN BY WOMEN. THE CLASSES COVER PLUMBING, CARPENTRY, PLASTER AND DRYWALL AND ELECTRIC. SPECIAL INTEREST CLASSES PROVIDED FOR PROGRAM ALUMNAE. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. ... SPECIAL INTEREST CLASSES AND "KITCHEN SINK INSTALLATION GALA." SATURDAY. ... "INSTALLING A CEILING FAN, GFI OUTLET AND MORE." NOV. 9. ... "BUILDING YOUR OWN BOOKSHELF." NOV. 16. ... $35 PER CLASS. TO REGISTER, CALL LAURIE 513-541-0541.

WORKING IN NEIGHBORHOODS -- Sponsors a class for all future homebuyers. Topics include: budgeting, credit reports, shopping for a house, energy conservation, working with a realtor and loan applications. 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Free. Christ Memorial A.O.H. Church of God, 7601 Harrison Ave., Mt. Healthy. 513-541-4109.CONTESTS & GRANTSAPPLAUSE! MAGAZINE IMAGEMAKERS -- The annual awards celebrate African-American achievements in Greater Cincinnati. Awards are presented in advocacy, arts, corporate achievement, education, entertainment, entrepreneurship, medicine and health, public service, research and technology, and sports. Nomination forms are available at the Applause! office or on the internet. Deadline: Nov. 10. Applause! 7710 Reading Road, Suite 108, Glendale. Visit applausemagazine@fuse.net.MiscellaneousGRAILVILLE EDUCATION & CONFERENCE CENTER -- All Souls' Day Labyrinth Walk in memory of the lives of the loved ones and friends who have died. 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Donations accepted. ... Zen retreat with Jesuit priest, Fr. Ama Samy. Kickoff dinner: 6:30 p.m. Friday. Weekend retreat: $150. Week-long retreat: $350, $50 deposit required. ... Autumn buffet at Grailville. Seating times: 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. $12 adults; $5 children 4-10; free children under 4. Reservations required. For menu, call the center. ... 932 O'Bannonville Road, Loveland. 513-6832340.

Readings, Signings & Events NANCY CARTWRIGHT -- THE VOICE OF BART SIMPSON AND KETTERING'S OWN WILL SIGN HER MEMOIR, MY LIFE AS A 10-YEAR-OLD BOY: BART, THE SIMPSONS, AND ME. 7 P.M. THURSDAY. BOOKS & CO., 350 E. STROOP ROAD, DAYTON, OHIO. 800-777-4881.

KARLA GOLDMAN -- THE AUTHOR SIGNS AND DISCUSSES BEYOND THE SYNAGOGUE GALLERY: FINDING A PLACE FOR WOMEN IN AMERICAN JUDAISM. 7 P.M. MONDAY. JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS, 2692 MADISON ROAD, NORWOOD. 513-396-8960.

BARBARA HANSEN -- FIND THE STRENGTH WITHIN TO GET YOUR BOOK SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. 2 P.M. SATURDAY. BARNES & NOBLE, 7663 MALL ROAD, FLORENCE. 859-647-6400.

RUSS MCLOGAN -- THE VETERAN SIGNS HIS MEMOIR BOY SOLDIER: COMING OF AGE DURING WORLD WAR II. 2 P.M. SATURDAY. BARNES & NOBLE, 7800 MONTGOMERY ROAD, KENWOOD. 513-794-9440.

KAREN NOVACK -- THE CINCINNATI AUTHOR DISCUSSES AND SIGNS FIVE MILE HOUSE. 7 P.M. THURSDAY. JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS, 2692 MADISON ROAD, NORWOOD. 513-396-8960.

JOYCE CAROL OATES -- THE MERCANTILE INVITES THE ACCLAIMED NOVELIST TO A BLACK-TIE DINNER AND JEWELRY RATTLING CONTEST AS PART OF THE NIEHOFF LECTURES. 7 P.M. SATURDAY. $150; $125 MEMBERS. MERCANTILE LIBRARY BUILDING, 11TH FLOOR, 414 WALNUT ST., DOWNTOWN. 513-621-0717.

SIMON REEVE -- THE AUTHOR DISCUSSES THE 1972 OLYMPICS MASSACRE AND SIGNS ONE DAY IN SEPTEMBER. 7 P.M. WEDNESDAY. JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS, 2692 MADISON ROAD, NORWOOD. 513-396-8960.

ROBERT ROSEN -- DISCOVER A FASCINATING ASPECT OF THE CIVIL WAR WHEN THE HISTORIAN DISCUSSES HIS LATEST BOOK, THE JEWISH CONFEDERATES. 3 P.M. SUNDAY. JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS, 2692 MADISON ROAD, NORWOOD. 513-396-8960.

OMAR WILLIAMS -- The "Dean of Sportscasters" signs Check Your Local TV Listings. 2 p.m. Saturday. Books & Co., 350 E. Stroop Road, Dayton, Ohio. 800-777-4881. GroupsPUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS -- Kathy Hogan Trocheck's Strange Brew. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2. Bonham. ... Jane Hamilton's A Map of the World. 7 p.m. Nov. 2. Roselawn. ... James McBride's Color of Water. 7 p.m. Nov. 2. West Fork. ... Ha Gin's Waiting. Noon. Nov. 6. Main. ... Amy Ephron's White Rose. 10 a.m. Nov. 7. Miami Township. ... Billie Letts' Where the Heart Is. 10:30 a.m. Nov. 8. Clifton. ... Jane Smiley's Moo. 7 p.m. Nov. 8. Sharonville. ... John Cornwell's Hitler's Pope. 1:30 p.m. Nov. 9. Harrison. ... Frank McCourt's Angela's Ashes. 7 p.m. Nov. 9. ... Louis De Bernieres' Corelli's Mandolin. 7 p.m. Nov. 9. Norwood. ... Jung Chang's Wild Swans. 7 p.m. Nov. 9. Symmes Twp. ... Arthur Golden's Memoirs of a Geisha. 10:30 a.m. Nov.10. ... David Guterson's East of the Mountains. 7 p.m. Nov. 10. Green Twp.

Spectator CINCINNATI BENGALS FOOTBALL -- THE "LET'S-TAKE-THREE-IN-A-AROW" BENGALS BLAST BALTIMORE. 1 P.M. SUNDAY. $50-$35. PAUL BROWN STADIUM. MEHRING WAY, DOWNTOWN. 513-621-8383.

CINCINNATI CYCLONES HOCKEY -- THE CYCLONES COURT-MARTIAL THE MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS. 7:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY. $17-$8. FIRSTAR CENTER, PETE ROSE WAY, DOWNTOWN. 513-421-PUCK.

MIAMI REDHAWKS FOOTBALL -- THE REDHAWKS FACE THE OHIO BOBCATS. NOON SATURDAY. $16-$8. YEAGER STADIUM, MIAMI UNIVERSITY, OXFORD. 513-529-3924.

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI BEARCATS FOOTBALL -- The Bearcats take on Conference USA rivals UAB. 1 p.m. $20-$10; UC Students free with current student ID. Nippert Stadium, University of Cincinnati, Clifton. 513-556-CATS.RecreationalAMERICAN WALKERS' ASSOCIATION -- TAKES SCENIC WALKS AROUND LOCAL PARKS. 513-561-3799.

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL -- THE CINCINNATI DOCKERS AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL CLUB IS PREPARING FOR THE COMING SEASON AND IS SEEKING ANYONE INTERESTED IN PLAYING OR BECOMING AN OFFICIAL. FULL INSTRUCTION IS PROVIDED. CALL GARY AT 513-251-4158.

BUTTERCUP VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE RESTORATION DAY -- WORK WITH CINCINNATI PARKS PERSONNEL TO REMOVE INVASIVE NON-NATIVE VEGETATION, WHICH THREATENS NATIVE WILDFLOWERS, SHRUBS AND TREES. PIZZA AND BEVERAGES WILL BE PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANTS AT NOON. 9 A.M.-NOON SATURDAY. BUTTERCUP VALLEY, STANFORD DRIVE, NORTHSIDE. 513-541-9119.

CINCINNATI BLADE BRIGADE, INC. -- FREE IN-LINE SKATE LESSONS ARE OFFERED AT 6:30 P.M. EVERY OTHER MONDAY. CALL JOE, A CERTIFIED IN-LINE INSTRUCTOR, FOR DETAILS AT 513-648-9000. LOVELAND BIKE TRAIL, LOVELAND. 513-852-0898.

CINCINNATI FRONT RUNNERS -- GAY AND LESBIAN RUNNERS AND WALKERS MEET SATURDAYS AT 9:15 A.M. IN THE PARKING LOT ACROSS THE STREET FROM SPRING GROVE CEMETERY'S MAIN GATE; TUESDAYS AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE MOUNT STORM PARKING LOT; AND THURSDAYS AT 6:15 P.M. AT THE GAZEBO IN EDEN PARK. 513-621-6363.

CINCINNATI MARLIN MASTERS SWIMMING -- THIS YEAR-ROUND ADULT FITNESS PROGRAM RUNS THROUGH KEATING NATATORIUM AT ST. XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR SWIMMERS WITH A BROAD RANGE OF ABILITIES FROM FITNESS SWIMMERS TO BEGINNING AND PROFESSIONAL TRI-ATHLETES TO STATE AND NATIONAL CALIBER MASTERS SWIMMERS. PRACTICES ARE OFFERED MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY AND SUNDAY. CALL PAIGE GROSS AT 513-761-3320 OR 513-761-SWIM OR VISIT HTTP://SYRANO.ABC.UC.EDU/CMM/

CINCINNATI NATURE CENTER -- COME ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS AT THREE DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. ... ROWE WOODS, 4949 TEALTOWN ROAD, MILFORD. ... GORMAN HERITAGE FARMS, 3035 GORMAN HERITAGE FARM LANE, READING. ... LONG BRANCH FARM, 6926 GAYNOR ROAD, GOSHEN. ... PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO SCHOOL GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS YEAR-ROUND. ADMISSION: $5-$1; FREE TO CNC MEMBERS. 513-831-1711.

CINCINNATI PARK BOARD EVENTS -- DISCOVER WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE FOR OHIO CHILDREN 300 YEARS AGO. RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-13. 3:30-5 P.M. THURSDAY. $3. AVON WOODS NATURE CENTER. 513-861-3435. ... PRESCHOOLERS AND THEIR ADULT COMPANIONS ARE INVITED TO ENJOY FREE STORY HOURS. 10 A.M. THURSDAYS. THROUGH NOVEMBER. TRAILSIDE NATURE CENTER. 513-751-3679. ... LEARN THE SECRETS OF AUTUMN. 9:30 A.M. SATURDAY. MT. AIRY FOREST ARBORETUM. 513-861-3435. ... SEARCH FOR THE FUNGUS AMONG US. 1 P.M. SATURDAY. MT. AIRY FOREST. 513-861-3435. ... RETIRED AND READY FOR ADVENTURE? JOIN ADULTS AND CINCINNATI PARK BOARD NATURALISTS FOR A SERIES OF NATURE WALKS. 513-861-3435.

CINCINNATI RECREATION COMMISSION -- OFFERS A KICKBOXING CLASS FOR ANYONE 16 AND OLDER. 7:30 P.M. MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS. $20 PER MONTH WITH REQUIRED MEMBERSHIP TO THE BOND HILL RECREATION CENTER ($12 OR $5 PER YEAR). 513-352-4020. ... ADULT VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES ARE NOW BEING FORMED. ... REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN FOR THE 2000 TURKEY CLASSIC VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT HELD NOV. 19. 513-352-4020. ... OFFERS A VARIETY OF TENNIS TOURNAMENTS FOR EVERY AGE GROUP. 513-352-4000.

DUDE RANCH HORSEBACK RIDING -- VISIT THE DUDE RANCH FOR DAILY HORSEBACK RIDING AND CATTLE DRIVES COMPLETE WITH TEXAS LONGHORNS AND PROFESSIONAL WRANGLERS. RIPPLE CREEK FARM, 3205 WAYNESVILLE ROAD, MORROW. TO MAKE RESERVATIONS, CALL 513-956-8099.

FIGURE SKATING -- PREPARE EARLY FOR FROSTY WINTER WEATHER. JOIN THE FIGURE SKATING CLUB OF CINCINNATI. ALL AGES AND SKATING LEVELS WELCOME, AND BOTH LESSONS AND COMPETITION OFFERED. ... 4-6 P.M. SUNDAY; 7-8:30 P.M. MONDAY. SPORTS PLUS, READING ROAD, EVENDALE. ... 7-9 P.M. WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY. CINCINNATI GARDENS, SEYMOUR AVENUE, ROSELAWN. ... 513-321-0428 OR 513-752-6085.

HAMILTON COUNTY PARK DISTRICT -- JOIN A PARK NATURALIST FOR A "WOODPECKER WATCH." 10:30 A.M. SATURDAY. MITCHELL MEMORIAL FOREST. ... LEARN ABOUT "TREES." 1 P.M. SHARON WOODS. ... MEET A "MYSTERY CREATURE." 2 P.M. SUNDAY. MIAMI WHITEWATER FOREST. ... TRY "FLY FISHING." 3 P.M. SUNDAY. WOODLAND MOUND. ... ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID HAMILTON COUNTY PARK DISTRICT MOTOR VEHICLE PERMIT IS REQUIRED TO ENTER THE PARKS ($1 DAILY; $3 ANNUAL). 513-521-7275.

HAMMERHEADS -- THE INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF DIVERS WITH CHAPTERS IS RECRUITING MEMBERS FOR THE CINCINNATI CHAPTER. THE SCUBA-DIVING ENTHUSIASTS GET TOGETHER TO EXPLORE THEIR LOCAL WATERS. THEY ALSO HOLD DIVE-RELATED FIELD TRIPS AND PARTIES. CALL JOE JACKSON AT 513-521-3483.

INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT GROUP VOLLEYBALL -- MEETS THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH. CALL GEORGINA LANZONI-EVANS AT 513-325-4615.

MARTIAL ARTS CENTER CLASSES -- KARATE IS MORE THAN THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE. SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SELF-DISCIPLINE COME WITH PRACTICE. NEW, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED STUDENTS WELCOME. 6:30-8 P.M. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY. FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS; $7.50 PER CLASS. MARTIAL ARTS CENTER, 1718 QUEEN CITY AVE., WESTERN HILLS. CALL MIKE AT 513-481-0834 OR SCOTT AT 513-361-0003.

MEDIEVAL MARTIAL ARTS -- WEEKLY MEDIEVAL MARTIAL ARTS PRACTICE FOR THE LOCAL BRANCH OF THE SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE ANACHRONISM, USING METAL ARMOR WITH RATTAN WEAPONS TO LEARN THE SKILLS OF THE MEDIEVAL KNIGHT. 7:30 P.M. THURSDAYS. IMMANUEL CHURCH OF CHRIST, 1520 QUEEN CITY AVE., FAIRMOUNT. W3.ONE.NET/~SCOTTY/FENIX/.

PEOPLE'S CHESS LEAGUE -- PLAYERS OF ALL STRENGTHS CAN JOIN IN THE PEOPLE'S CHESS LEAGUE. LEAGUE GAMES MAY BE PLAYED ANYWHERE AT ANY TIME, UNTIL DEC. 15. CALL 513-221-4588 OR E-MAIL DOUGDYSART@HOTMAIL.COM.

QUEEN CITY RUGBY -- LOOKING FOR PLAYERS, NEW OR USED. ROOKIE SEASON IS FREE. IF YOU PRACTICE, YOU PLAY. 888-RUCK-OVER.

RUGBY LEAGUE -- NO EXPERIENCE (OR PADS) NEEDED. MEN AND WOMEN WANTED TO PRACTICE FROM 6:30-8:30 P.M. TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS. FOR PRACTICE LOCATIONS, CALL 513-684-1166 OR 800-CIN-KELT.

SIERRA CLUB -- JOIN THE MIAMI GROUP SIERRA CLUB FOR THEIR WEEKLY TREK INTO THE WOODS. 7 P.M. THE FIRST, THIRD AND FIFTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH. MEET AT THE KEMPER ROAD PLAYGROUND AT SHARON WOODS. 841-0111. WEEKLY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE HIKING, BACKPACKING, BIKING AND CANOEING/KAYAKING. 7:30 P.M. FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH. RAYMOND WALTERS COLLEGE AUDITORIUM, 9555 PLAINFIELD ROAD, BLUE ASH. 513-841-0111.

SIN CITY (CINCINNATI) HASH HOUSE HARRIERS & HARRIETS -- A DRINKING CLUB WITH A RUNNING PROBLEM. GO CHASING HARE(S) ON ALTERNATING SATURDAYS AT VENUES ALL AROUND TOWN, 5K TO 10K. ONLY THE HARE KNOWS WHERE IT'S GOING -- BUT IT ALWAYS LEADS TO BEER. $5. CALL FOR NEXT RUN START TIME AND LOCATION. 513-956-7234.

TAE KWON DO -- TIGER'S LAIR MARTIAL ARTS OFFERS CLASSICAL TAE KWON DO CLASSES. THE FIRST TWO CLASSES ARE FREE. 7:30-830 P.M. FRIDAY; 11 A.M.-1 P.M. SATURDAY. TO RESERVE A FREE CLASS, CALL 513-225-KICK.

TOUR DE WEDNESDAY -- TOUR DE WEDNESDAY IS A JOINT SIERRA CLUB/CINCINNATI CYCLERY CLUB ACTIVITY FOR INTERMEDIATE BICYCLISTS. MORNING START TIMES VARY. EVERY WEDNESDAY. ALL RIDERS MUST WEAR ANSI-APPROVED BICYCLE HELMETS. 513-831-0746 OR 513-291-9611.

WHEELCHAIR FOOTBALL -- AN INSANE COMBINATION OF FLESH AND METAL. WEEKLY GAMES. ABLE-BODIED PLAYERS WELCOME, EXTRA WHEELCHAIRS PROVIDED. 513-755-2427.

WHEELCHAIR SPORTS -- Games held weekly for all ages and disabilities. Non-disabled are welcome. Extra wheelchairs provided. 513-792-8625.

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