Tuesday, February 08, 2000
GET TO IT
A guide to help make your day
Going out
• George Anderson: The world-renowned medium discusses and signs his latest book, Lessons From the Light, 7 p.m. today, Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Rookwood Pavilion, Norwood. 369-8960.
• Techno: Lords of Acid plays 8:30 p.m. today at Bogart's in Corryville. $15-$17. 562-4949.
• Classical: Tokyo String Quartetplays 8 p.m. today in Corbett Auditorium, University of Cincinnati. Part of Chamber Music Series. $12. 556-4183.
• Poetry: George Ella Lyon, poet and author of children's books, speaks 7 p.m. today Fitton Center for the Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. Free. 863-8873.
• Family Story Night: 7-7:30 p.m. today at Erlanger Branch Library, 3130 Dixie Highway. For parents and children ages 2-5. 341-5115.
Staying In
• TV picks: Valentine's Day must be getting close because Dana (Felicity Huffman) kisses Sam (husband William H. Macy) on Sports Night (9:30 p.m., Channels 9, 2), while gay Will (Eric McCormack) dreams of kissing Grace (Debra Messing) on Will & Grace (9 p.m., Channels 5, 22).
• And TV Critic John Kiesewetter says PBS' Nova: Secrets of Lost Empires continues with engineers using ancient methods to erect a 30-ton granite obelisk in Egypt (8 p.m., Channels 48, 54,16).
• Web site of the day: ClosetMaid's Web site lets you design a personalized storage system online. By answering a few questions about closet size, number of shoes, etc., you can view various closet designs then select a layout and print it out, complete with a parts list. Try www.customclosets.com. (800) 841-8973.
The Goods (What's in stores today)
• Video picks: Enquirer movie critic Margaret A. McGurk notes that today's releases include the amiable gay romantic comedy Trick, starring Neve Campbell's brother, Christian, and newcomer J.P. Pitoc.
• Lip smacking: Tommy Hilfiger has introduced Sweet Stix, a line of lipsticks in six decadent flavors including Chocolate Frosting (brown), Caramel Cluster (brown with a hint of pink), Vanilla Cream (classic pink), Berry Bite (red shimmer), Jelly Ring (reddish brown with a purple shimmer)and Mocachino (deep red brown). $10 each, at department stores.
Planning Ahead
• 24 hours out: Sebastian Bach, Wednesday at Annie's, 4343 Kellogg Ave., Columbia-Tusculum. Doors open 8 p.m. $10. 321-2572.
• 48 hours out: Royal Palace and The Czar Has His Photograph Taken, two one-act operas by Kurt Weill, Mainstage Opera Series at University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, opens 8 p.m. Thursday Through Sunday, Corbett Auditorium, University of Cincinnati. $13-$22. 556-4183.
• 72 hours 'til Friday: Sno-Core featuring Mr. Bungle, System of a Down and Incubus, 8:30 p.m., Bogart's in Corryville. $20. 562-4949.
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