Tuesday, September 07, 1999
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A guide to help make your day
GOING OUT
• Music at lunch: Acoustic Lunch at Piatt Park (downtown) presents Jason Phelps and Kevin Fox, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today. 352-4080.
• Today at Riverbend: It's Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Shawn Colvin, Bruce Hornsby and David Lindley. Music starts at 7 p.m. $14.50-$35. 562-4949.
• Big band in the park: The Cecil Young Orchestra takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. today, Blue Ash Nature Park Amphitheatre. 745-8550.
• Good alibi: Sandra Brown introduces The Alibi, 7-8:30 p.m. today at Books & Company in Kettering. Line numbers will be given out at 6 p.m. (800) 777-4881.
STAYING IN
• Live music program: WNKU's Exit 89 continues today with music and interviews featuring Acumen, 9 p.m., on 89.7 FM, Northern Kentucky University's radio station.
THE GOODS
(What's in stores today)
• Dating game: Here's a one-stop singles resource. The Everything Dating Book: How to meet new people, where to go and what to say — to make the most of every date (Adams Media; $12.95) by Leah and Elina Furman. The authors, two single women from Chicago, explore dating safety; offer dozens of casual, yet witty conversations; share five easy-to-prepare romantic menus; and soothe break-ups.
• Food-flavored lips: Most people are accustomed to lip balms that taste fruity or minty. Now Softlips is joining the java craze by introducing Iced Cappuccino balm. Its maker, Mentholatum, is sponsoring “Most Kissable Lips” contest, with first prize a New York City getaway at New York's Plaza Hotel.
PLANNING AHEAD
• A day away: September is for seniors at Cincinnati Museum Center. Celebrate Wednesday with a program about Cincinnati's golden age of brewing. “Foam Sweet Foam” takes place 11 a.m. in the Newsreel Theater. Buy one admission, get one free to any attraction. 287-7000.
• 48 hours out: Cincinnati FunRaisers singles group is holding its monthly party, 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Watertown Yacht Club, Dayton, Ky. $10, $7. 636-8900.
• 72 hours 'til Friday: Shaver, the V-Roys and the Duane Jarvis Band play 7-11 p.m. at Coney Island's Moonlite Gardens. Free tickets available at Phil's Records. 781-8555.
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