Going out — Same Page: Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati presents a professional reading of the stage version of Ernest J. Gaines' novel A Lesson Before Dying, 7 p.m. today, 1127 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine. $5. 421-3555.

        Holocaust weeks: The eminent Jewish scholar Dr. Jud Newborn gives a presentation on Arthur S. Zygielbojm, the Jewish member of the Polish government who sacrificed his life to bring news of the Holocaust to the world, 7:30 p.m. today, Adath Israel Synagogue, 3201 E. Galbraith Road, Amberley Village. Free. 793-1800.

        Encore Linton: The Linton Chamber Music Series offers a repeatof Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra principal players Timothy Lees, Eric Kim, Owen Leeand Randy Bowman performing John Harbison's Six American Painters and works by Mozart and Dvorak, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Congregation Ohav Shalom, 8100 Cornell Road, Sycamore Township. $30. 381-6868.

        Zak Morgan: The children's singer-songwriter performs songs from his CD Bloom plus new material, 10:30 a.m. today, Greenhills Branch Library, 7 Endicott St. 369-4441.

Staying in

        TV picks: After tonight, it's never again for Once and Again, ABC's excellent drama about blended families. In the final episode, Rick (Billy Campbell) considers leaving Lily (Sela Ward) for a job in Australia (10 p.m., Channels 9, 2).

        • Critic John Kiesewetter says Matthew Perry and Christina Ricci guest star on a two-hour Ally McBeal (8 p.m., Channels 19, 45).

Planning Ahead

        24 hours out: Newbery Award winning children's book author Karen Cushman signs and discusses the paperback edition of Matilda Bone, 10 a.m. Tuesday at Barnes & Noble Kenwood (7800 Montgomery Road; 794-9440) and later that afternoon at 4 p.m. at Joseph-Beth Booksellers (Rookwood Pavilion, Norwood; 396-8960).

        48 hours out: Hunt Club Clothiers welcomes representatives from Hickey-Freeman men's clothing and Cole-Haan shoes for a showing of spring and fall lines, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, Fountain Square Plaza, downtown. 721-2004.

        72 hours 'til Thursday: Former U.S. poet laureate Robert Hass reads his work, 8 p.m., Room 127, McMicken Hall, University of Cincinnati. Free. 556-6000.

       Contact Jim Knippenberg by phone: 768-8513; fax: 768-8330; e-mail: jknippenberg@enquirer.com.

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