Going out

        Cincinnati Camerata: One of Cincinnati's fave choral ensembles lifts voices in a Marian concert full of “Ave Marias” and “Magnificats” by Brahms, Lauridsen, Pachelbel and Part. 7 p.m. today, Mother of God Church, 119 W. Sixth St., Covington, $10. (859) 491-2362.

        Marilyn Harris: The local star of range and spatter screen shares shortcuts to holiday entertaining and whips up apple-cheddar quesadillas and signs her new Marilyn Harris Cooking School Cookbook. 2-4 p.m. today, Barnes & Noble at Newport on the Levee. (859) 581-2000.

        Train show: The Great American Train Show chugs along with more than 10,000 model trains on display and sale. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Albert B. Sabin Convention Center, $6, free under age 12. (630) 268-1641.

        Celtic Christmas: Dressed in authentic Scottish clothing and playing a whole batch of instruments, Tom Scheidt hops into a spirited program of Celtic music and storytelling. 2:30 p.m. today,Main Public Library, 800 Vine St., downtown, free. 369-6945.

Staying in

        TV picks: Tape one and watch another: ABC's remake of Brian's Song, about the friendship of Chicago Bears Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo (7-9 p.m., Channels 9, 2); Whoopi Goldberg as a reluctant Santa on Call Me Claus (8 or 10 p.m., TNT); or a rare rerun of Bill Moyers' documentary about Amazing Grace (8 p.m., Channel 48).

        • TV Critic John Kiesewetter also says don't bother with CBS' dreadful Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story (9 p.m. today and Tuesday, Channels 12, 7).8

Web site of the day

        Biker toys: And this for shoppers on the trail of leather: Harley-Davidson has an online store selling tons of things that used to be available only from dealers. Leather jackets, vests, chaps and drawers for men, women and children. Hog trinkets and baubles. Even a wish list section where you can type in what you'd like so friends will know what to buy you. Kind of like a bridal registry in chaps. Go to www.harley-davidson.com and start linking.

Planning Ahead

        24 hours out: History of stoves? You got it. The Butler County Historical Society has Paul Schoenharl in a slide lecture tracing the history of the Estate Stove Co., a Hamilton industrial giant. 7:30 p.m. Monday,Ritchie Auditorium, 327 N. Second St., Hamilton, free. (513) 896-9930.

        48 hours out: The Cincinnati Chamber Music Society hosts the ever so famous Corigliano Quartet for a concert and introductions by composer John Corigliano himself. 8 p.m. Tuesday,Corbett Auditorium, University of Cincinnati, $7-$20. 533-0451.

        72 hours out: Shadowbox Cabaret at Newport on the Levee goes holiday-festive for Holiday Hoopla with its own fractured take on popular Christmas stories, plus rounds of holiday-themed rock numbers. 7 p.m., $10-$25. (859) 581-7625.

'Oceans' of holiday movies
Cancer research needs another 'Brian's Song'
An all-American cookie maker
DEMALINE: The arts
Stoltzman's sure hands make clarinet sparkle
DAUGHERTY: Everyday
Frame makers' sale picture of success
KENDRICK: Alive and well
Prize Possessions
Writing adds up for author-accountant
Call ahead to customize meal at Daveed's
Put three reads under your tree
Get to it