Top 10 things to do this week

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

The career of this folk-rock band has spanned six decades and has included both Grammy and CMA wins. Its last studio album was 2009’s “Speed of Life,” though they did release the live CD/DVD “Circlin’ Back: Celebrating 50 Years” last September. See them at the Dave Finkelman Auditorium at Miami University-Middletown, 4200 N. University Blvd., Middletown, on March 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $28. For more information, call 513-529-3200 or visit www.miamioh.edu/boxoffice.

“Jane Eyre”

Acclaimed writer/director Polly Teale adapted this Charlotte Bronte classic for the stage. Jane is an impoverished but intellectual girl who manages to land a job as governess at a remote estate. Unexpectedly, Jane and the rigid master of the house fall in love, but a macabre secret from the past threatens to derail their romance. See it at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, on March 14-April 8. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sundays. For more information and ticket prices, call 800-582-3208 or visit www.cincyplay.com.

Norah Jones

This jazz-pop-rock singer/songwriter has sold over 50 million albums, won nine Grammys and was named by Billboard as the top jazz artist of the last decade. She released her sixth solo album, “Day Breaks,” last October. See her at the Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, on March 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $57.50-$70.50. For more information, call 513-232-6220 or visit www.tafttheatre.org.

Bill Engvall

This stand-up comic is best known for appearing on “The Jeff Foxworthy Show” and for appearing on the Blue Collar Comedy Tour with Foxworthy, Ron White, and Larry the Cable Guy. In the meantime, he has released eight comedy albums, the latest being 2014’s “Ultimate Laughs.” See him at the Jack Cincinnati Casino, 1000 Broadway St., Cincinnati, on March 17 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $29.99. For more information, call (513) 252-0777 or visit www.jackentertainment.com/cincinnati.

Bill Gaither Presents: The Gaither Vocal Band

The Gaither Vocal Band has had a lot of turnover in their 30+ years of existence, but Bill Gaither remains the one constant. After starting out as a contemporary Christian group, they’ve morphed into more of a Southern gospel band over the years. They’ve released 29 albums, the latest being 2016’s Grammy-nominated “Better Together.” See them at the BB&T Arena at Northern Kentucky University, 500 Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, Kentucky, on March 17 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $27-$72. For more information, call 859-442-2652 or visit www.thebbtarena.com.

Oxford Community Square Dance

The Jericho Old Time Band and caller Judy Waldron will get you swinging and corner crossing in a series of traditional square dances. Newbies are welcome. Check it out at the Oxford Community Arts Center, 10 S. College St., Oxford, on March 17 from 7:30-10 p.m. Admission is $5. For more information, call 513-529-3200 or visit www.oxarts.com.

“Bold Moves”

These mixed-repertoire presentations defy expectations about classical ballet by combining the talents of the Cincinnati Ballet with the Israeli choreographer, Ohad Naharin, who trains dancers to break old habits with his “Gaga” movement, and the Israel-formed Ariel String Quartet, famed for their innovative practice of having the two violinists switch parts. See it at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, on March 17-18. Performance times are 8 p.m. Friday, and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $32-$103. For more information, call 513-621-2787 or visit www.cincinnatiarts.org.

Hamilton-Fairfield Symphony Orchestra

The headlining piece of this HFSO concert will be the world premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Henry Brant’s “Concerto for Alto Saxophone (1941).” The program will also include works by Gershwin, Ellington, Dorsey, and Goodwin. Check it out at the Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton, on March 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20-$25. For more information, call 513-863-8873 or visit www.fittoncenter.org.

Shamrock Shuffle

This annual St. Patrick’s Day-themed run is comprised of a 5K and 10K course each for adults, children, and families, a breakfast, and a T-shirt for all pre-registered participants. Chip timing and water stations are included. Strollers are welcome. Irish ancestry is not required. Check it out at the Square at Union Centre, 9285 Centre Point Drive, West Chester, on March 18 at 8 a.m. Registration is $23-$40. For more information, visit www.theshamrockshuffle.com.

Ruffles and Rust Expo

This traveling boutique show brands itself as a hipster craft show, or “Not your Grandma’s Craft Show.” Offering “funky” home decor, hand-crafted items, and boutique fashions, the Expo typically stops in the South and the Southwest. Ohio is its only Midwestern stop. Check it out at the Butler County Fairgrounds, 1715 Fairgrove Ave., Hamilton, on March 18-19. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5. Children 12 and younger are admitted free. For more information, visit www.rufflesandrustexpo.com.

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