Going out

Rodgers centennial: The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music musical theater department salutes the 100th birthday of the late Richard Rodgers with an all-out rendition of his seldom-produced musical gem The Boys from Syracuse, a tuneful take on Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors. 8 p.m. today, Corbett Auditorium, UC, $13-$23. 556-4183.

Trunk show: The eclectic design and jewelry store 2700 Erie has reps from M&J Savitt in to show and sell precious and semi-precious designer jewelry. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today, Edwards Road and Erie Avenue, Hyde Park Square. 533-0042.

Ricky Craven: The NASCAR Winston Cup driver and Tide Racing driver meets fans and signs autographs 4:30-5:30 p.m. today at Tom Gills Motorsports Plus, 6702 Dixie Highway, Florence. (859) 371-8066.

Staying in

Critic's pick: Will and Grace celebrates its 100th episode with an hour show and 30 minutes of clips. In the show, Grace (Debra Messing) decides to marry Leo (Harry Connick), amid a major effort to get Grace's mom (Debbie Reynolds) and Leo's mom (Judith Ivey) together. Will & Grace, 8:30 p.m., Will & Grace Clip Show 9:30 p.m., Channels 5, 22.

Two beloved animated specials make their seasonal visit: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (8 p.m.) and Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving (8:30 p.m.), both on Channels 2, 9.

The goods

Musical gifts: And this for music lovers who like their talent with a local flavor: Hamilton's Fitton Center for Creative Arts and LifeSpan have a CD with eight local pianists. Down by the Riverside is a fund-raising effort for Fitton and LifeSpan, a family services agency. Pianists are Dave Belew, Richard Gordon, John Bercaw, Bryan Wallick, John Fitton, Mike Dingeldein, Paul Ritz and Rod Nimtz. It's $20. Call 863-8873 for info and sales outlets.

Planning ahead

24 hours out: The Hopeville Tour featuring Grammy Award-winning gospel greats Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin and Donnie McClurkin rocks the roof beams at U.S. Bank Arena, 8 p.m. Friday, $30-$50. 852-9883.

48 hours out: Renowned children's book illustrator Will Hillenbrand is at the Blue Manatee to sign and discuss his new 'Twas the Fright Before Christmas, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, 3054 Madison Road, Oakley. 731-2665.

72 hours 'til Sunday: Adath Israel Synagogue presents an Israeli Art Fair and a presentation by U.S.-Middle East policy expert Mitchell Bard, noon-9 p.m., 3201 E. Galbraith Road, Amberley Village, free. 985-1500.

Jim Knippenberg

E-mail jknippenberg@enquirer.com