An Evening with Audra McDonald
Audra McDonald, winner of six Tony Awards and star of such Broadway musicals as "Carousel," "Ragtime," and "Porgy and Bess," will join the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra to perform several of her signature tunes, including classics by Gershwin, Sondheim, Rodgers & Hammerstein, and others. See her at the Cincinnati Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, on Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. For more information and tickets, call 513-744-3344 or visit www.cincinnatipops.org.
Cirque Eloize’s Saloon: A Musical Acrobatic Adventure
This Wild West-themed show, packed with storytelling, folk music, and acrobatic comedy, has been called Cirque do Soleil's "hipper, sexier cousin." See it at Millett Hall at Miami University, 500 E. Sycamore St., Oxford, on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12-$24. There is also a $39 option that includes dinner. For more information, call 513-529-3200 or visit www.miamioh.edu/cca/performing-arts-series.
Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles
This Beatles tribute act includes high-definition screens, multimedia content, and a note-by-note recreation of Beatles classics, including the seminal Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album in its entirety and some songs the original Fab Four never performed live. See it at the Cincinnati Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, on Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35-$68. For more information and tickets, call 513-744-3344 or visit www.cincinnatiarts.org.
Pirate School
This family-friendly one-man show, now in its 24th season, will teach audience members how to stand, talk and laugh like a pirate. They'll also teach children polite behavior and social courage, in other words, how to be "good pirates." See it at the Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton, on March 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5-$7. For more information, call 513-863-8873 or visit www.fittoncenter.org.
Adelee & Gentry
These sisterly Dayton natives will perform their original songs, folk-pop versions of popular hits, and tell stories in a cabaret setting. See them at the Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, on March 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15-$20. For more information, call 513-867-5348 or visit www.fairfield-city.org/tickets.
Lebanon Quilt & Fabric Arts Show and Sale
Quilt and fabric arts enthusiasts won't want to miss this annual two-day event. National vendors will be on hand with the latest quilting patterns, equipment and techniques. In addition to talks and demonstrations, there will be quilts available for purchase and special exhibits from the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Ky. Check it out at the Warren County Fairgrounds, 665 N. Lebanon St., Lebanon, on March 2-3 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $5 (online) and $7 (door). For more information, call 513-932-1817 or visit www.wchsmuseum.org.
Brad Myers and Michael Sharfe Trio
Two Cincinnati music veterans, guitarist Brad Myers and bassist Michael Sharfe, will perform a series of traditional and modern jazz standards as well as a few new songs Myers and Sharfe wrote together. See them at the Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton, on March 3 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$30. For more information, call 513-863-8873 or visit www.fittoncenter.org.
An Evening with Wayne Martin
Wayne Martin will be giving a talk on Larry Smith, a producer of children's programming in Cincinnati since 1957. Smith is best known for his puppet/cartoon show, "Larry Smith's Cartoon Club," which aired on WXIX throughout the 1970s. The talk will also include several of Smith's puppets. Check it out at the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting, 8070 Tylersville Road, West Chester, on March 3 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5-$10. For more information, call 777-0027 or visit www.voamuseum.org.
Miami Valley Woodcarvers Show and Sale
This 37th annual event will feature regional woodcarvers showing their talent and giving demonstrations. The show includes food, hourly door prizes and woodcarvings for purchase. Check it out at 700 Marshall Road, Middletown, on March 3-4. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, and 12:30-5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $6. Scouts in uniform and children 12 and younger are admitted free. For more information, call 513-423-1025 or visit www.miamivalleywoodcarvers.com.
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