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The following is the Going Out Guide, found weekly inside the GO! section of the Hamilton JournalNews and Middletown Journal. To report an upcoming event, click the entertainment link on this Web site, then click "Submit Your Event."

Clubs

20TH CENTURY THEATER: Hurt, 8 p.m. Feb. 5, $12. 3021 Madison Road, Cincinnati, (513) 731-8000.

45 EAST BAR AND GRILL: Country Night, Tuesdays, cover charge, 45 E. High St., Oxford, (513) 523-3737, www.brickstreetbar.com.

AMERICAN FRIENDS GRILL: Joe Cross karaoke every Friday. Live entertainment every Saturday. Outdoor Tiki bar and patio open, 35 cent wings on Wednesdays, daily drink specials. Ramada Inn, Ohio 122 and Interstate 75, Middletown.

ANNIE'S: Every Thursday, WIZ personalities 10 p.m., $5 ladies, $7 men, after 11 p.m., $6 ladies, $8 men. 4343 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, (513) 321-2572.

BARNEY'S BAR: open 5:30 a.m. for third shifters and early birds, afternoon lunch, pool and dart leagues, open Sundays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with NASCAR and bucket specials, 2504 Benninghofen Ave., Hamilton, (513) 863-9112.

BEAN HAUS: The Daniel Ryan Show, An evening of Americana music starring: Daniel Ryan, Frontier Folk Nebraska and Greg Shadix, 7 p.m. Jan. 26, free. 640 Main St., Covington, Ky., (859) 431-2326.

BIG SHOTS BAR: Monday, special price on big beer; Tuesday, special price on beer and show and tell with Jim; Wednesday, dart league. Happy hour 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday with daily specials 7 to 9 p.m. Jacki's big luck of the draw tournament pot match big money, 2520 N. Verity Parkway, Middletown, (513) 424-9270.

BOB'S CAFE: Karaoke, Thursdays; 668 Hooven, Hamilton, (513) 844-6900.

BOTTUMS-UP TAVERN & GRILL: T.S.O., Jan. 25; Haze Effect, Jan. 26; every Thursday ladies night, 6 to 9 p.m.; Happy hour half-priced appetizers daily 3 to 6 p.m. with special drink prices, electronic darts, Diamond pool tables, Golden Tee, 2229 N. Verity Parkway, Middletown, (513) 727-8493.

BRENDA'S DOUBLE DEUCE: Corn hole tournaments 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays. Beer bucket specials 3 to 9 p.m. and karaoke 9 p.m. to midnight Wednesdays. Open pool leagues and DJ 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursdays, 4304 Tytus Ave., Middletown, (513) 217-4712.

BRICK STREET BAR: Karaoke Night, Mondays, cover charge; Techno, 11 p.m. Tuesdays, free. 36 E. High St., Oxford, (513) 523-1335, www.brickstreetbar.com.

BURBANK'S: Open jam 7 to 11 p.m. every Thursday with Sonny Moorman Group. 11167 Dowlin Drive, Sharonville, (513) 771-1440.

BUSTERS BAR: Ladies night every Tuesday, all ladies drinks half price 6 to 9 p.m.; customer appreciation night, special drink prices 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, music by Dr. John's Groove Therapy; Sundays all beverages half price 3 to 5 p.m.; jukebox, outside patio with tailgate partying area, pool tables and dart machines, 112 Charles St., Middletown, (513) 424-3861.

C&C LOUNGE: Beer specials Tuesdays and Sunday, watch football games on Sundays, 2518 Cincinnati-Brookville Road, Ross, (513) 738-9931.

CACTUS PEAR NORTH: CincyLatino's Latin Night, Latin music by DJ Aikon, Tex-Mex menu. Ladies drink prices. Free salsa lessons for one hour, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. First and third Friday of each month; $4, 9500 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, (513) 253-1081, www.cincylatino.com.

CAROL'S SPEAKEASY LOUNGE: Monday, live trivia, 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday, karaoke with Joe Cross, 9:30 p.m.; Wednesday, draft specials; outside patio smoking section open, 4440 S. Dixie Highway, Middletown, (513) 424-9243.

CHARLIE'S THROTTLE STOP: Scotty Bratcher Band, Jan. 25-26; 7121 Dixie Highway, Fairfield. (513) 874-6111.

CHEYENNE CATTLE CO.: Big in Iowa, 9:30 p.m. Jan. 25; big screen football every Sunday; free pool and jukebox every Monday; Karaoke with HHK Production, 8 p.m., Tuesdays; karaoke contest, Wednesdays; 80's for the ladies, special drink prices, 9 p.m.; Thursday; different drink specials every day; 4737 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, (513) 892-6900, www.cheyennecattle.com.

COUNTRY FOXES LOUNGE: DJ Wild Will, Friday and Saturdays, 9 p.m.; free pool on Sunday; special can beer prices, Mondays and Thursdays; big screen TVs, bar touches, snacks and hot food; 444 N. Fair Ave., Hamilton, (513) 867-1876.

DUFFERS/ORIOLES: Bucket beer, Sundays and Wednesdays; Margarita specials, Tuesdays; canned-beer specials, Thursday; Orioles includes big screen, pool table, no cover. 980 E. Second St., Franklin, (937) 746-6146.

EASY'S IN THE VILLAGE: under new management; daily lunch specials; Wayne Davis every Wednesday, 7 to 11 p.m., free; Big Ten package and NFL Ticket; wing and drink specials, free jukebox weeknights; 241 N. Third St., Hamilton, (513) 893-3279.

FAIRFIELD TAVERN: College night Tuesdays, cover charge. 5353 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, www.fairfieldtavern.com/index.html.

THE FARM BEER GARDEN: Acoustic Blue, Jan. 25, $2; Peppertown, Jan. 26, $3; 2461 Ross-Millville Road, Ross, (513) 896-9051.

FROGGY BLUES CAFE: Slackers Inc., Jan. 25; Dr. Phink, Jan. 26; Stagger Lee, Jan. 31; Snow Shoe Crabs, Feb. 1; 3 Feet Deep, Feb. 2; Karaoke Wednesdays, no cover for Thursday night bands; Big Ten package and NFL ticket; beer and wing specials during Bengals games; live bands Friday and Saturday. $3 cover, 21 and older, electronic darts, pool, 10 S. American Way, Monroe, (513) 539-7150.

GILBY'S IRISH PUB: Bonzai Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Thursdays, Saturdays, free. 5555 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, Liberty Twp., (513) 777-9898.

THE GRUB PUB: Sunday, Bengal bash; Monday night football; Tuesday, free pool; Wednesday, ladies night; Thursday and Friday, music by Jeff Hoskins; Saturday, free darts, corner of Maple Avenue and Ohio 4, Hamilton, (513) 856-9302.

GOLDEN LION'S: D.J. Bonnie L., 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, 340 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, (513) 281-4179.

HB RUDDERS SPORTS GRILL & PUB: Big in Iowa, 9:30 p.m. Jan. 26, free. 1151 Harrison Ave., Harrison, (513) 202-0701.

JB'S NIGHTCLUB: DJ Bonnie L. and Karaoke, 10 p.m. Fridays, free. 9176 Winton Road, Cincinnati, (513) 522-6166.

JEFFERSON HALL: The Rusty Griswolds, 10 p.m. Jan. 25. 1 Levee Way, Suite 2118, Newport, Ky., (859) 491-6200, www.jeffersonhall.com.

JEWELZ: 35 cent wings, Mondays and Wednesdays; ladies night and open mic night with DJ Ricky D, Tuesdays; trivia and open request night with DJ Ricky D, Wednesdays; DJ/KJ with DJ Ed, Fridays; DJ/KJ with George Applegate, Saturdays; 613 N. Verity Parkway, Middletown, (513) 425-9111.

LIGHTHOUSE CAFE: Karaoke with Bonnie, 10 p.m., Sundays, 6151-B Dixie Highway, Fairfield, (513) 942-7955.

THE MAD FROG: Latin dancing with live music from Tropicoso, every Monday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. (free dance lessons from 9 to 10 p.m.). Open Mic Night 8 p.m. to midnight every Sunday. 1 E. McMillan St., Cincinnati, (513) 784-9119, www.themadfrog.net.

MAJOR LEAGUES: DJ on Fridays, Pool table, dart game, video games, outdoor deck, 611 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton, (513) 892-1284.

MOLLY MALONE'S IRISH PUB: Zach Deputy, 9 p.m. Jan. 26, $7. 112 East Fourth St., Covington, Ky., (859) 491-6659, www.mollymalonesirishpub.com.

MAYORS PLACE: Music and karaoke with Shelley, 114 E. State St., Trenton, (513) 988-9029.

MUSTANG SALLY'S BAR: Karaoke Tuesday through Saturday. Trivia contest Weds.; Karaoke contest, Thurs.; barbecue rib night, Thurs.; Mini-burgers and wings daily. 2104 Fairgrove Ave., Hamilton, (513) 894-5616.

MUTT'S BREWERY LOUNGE AND RESTAURANT: Cold Turkey, Jan. 25-26 and Feb. 1-2; live music every Friday and Saturday, wide screen TVs for football, 3056 Wayne Madison Road, Trenton, (513) 988-0007.

NO WORRIES SPORTS BAR: Da Dj Brothers, Thursdays, 7958 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati.

PACIFIC MOON: Live Jazz with the Ann Chamberlain Trio, 7 p.m. Mondays, free. 1 Levee Way, Suite 2125, Newport, Ky., (859) 261-MOON (6666), www.pacificmoononthelevee.com.

P' DUBS: Karaoke with Priscilla, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturdays; football special beer buckets, Sunday; beer buckets Wednesdays and Thursdays. 1103 Dayton St., Hamilton, (513) 894-4713.

R&J HILLBILLY HEAVEN: New management, happy hour Monday 5 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday morning 9 a.m. to noon; drink specials Tuesday and Thursday; ladies night Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.; shuffleboard tournaments 7 p.m. Saturday, 2502 Atco, Middletown, (513) 727-1290.

RE-PETES: Dart tournament at 8 p.m. and O Towne Entertainment at 9 p.m. every Friday, DJ/dancing with Mike "Big O" Ollis, 9 p.m. every Saturday, Luck of the draw dart tournament every Sunday, 1002 Harmon Ave., Hamilton, (513) 737-3500.

RICK'S TAVERN & GRILLE: Doc Brown, Jan. 25-26; Dangerous Jim, Feb. 1-2; Big Ten Network, Saturday; Direct TV NFL package, Sunday; Football on Monday night; Men's night, 30 cent wings and special beer prices, Wednesday; Ladies' night, DJ/karaoke and special drink prices, Thursday; outside patio open for lunch and dinner; 5955 Boymel Drive, Fairfield, (513) 874-1992, www.rickstavern.com.

RIVERBANK CAFE: Blues Merchant, Jan. 25; Lisa Biales, Jan. 26; 102 Main St., Hamilton, (513) 896-1666, www.riverbankcafe.com.

ROHS STREET CAFE: Jazz and open jam 8 p.m. every Thursday, 245 W. McMillan St., Cincinnati, (513) 328-ROHS (7647), www.rohsstreetcafe.com.

SHADY O'GRADY'S: Sonny Moorman Group, 8 p.m. to midnight every Wednesday, 9443 Loveland-Madeira Road, Loveland, (513) 791-2753.

SOUTHGATE HOUSE: Band of Horses, Cass McCombs and Tyler Ramsey, 7 p.m. Jan. 27, $15; Legendary Rhythm & Blues with Tommy Castro, Magic Dick and Deanna Bogart, 7 p.m. Jan. 31, $10.50 advance, $15 day of show; Lee Rocker with the Stardevils, 8:30 p.m. Feb. 1, $10.50 advance, $15 day of show; Okeanas, The Annual Drew Campbell Memorial Benefit concert, 9:30 p.m. Feb. 1. 24 E. Third St. Newport, Ky., (859) 431-2201, www.southgatehouse.com.

STUMPS BAR: Wednesdays, Ladies night with beer and well drink specials; Thursdays, bucket specials; buckets during NASCAR Sundays; 681 Clinton Ave., Hamilton, (513) 887-6422.

SYMMES TAVERN ON THE GREEN: Eric Leyton & the Bandits, Jan. 26; complimentary appetizer buffet, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday; Live trivia on Tuesdays, 500 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, (513) 829-8440.

THIRD ST. TAP & GRILL: The Tequila Kings, 9:30 p.m. Feb. 2. 345 N. Third St., Hamilton, (513) 737-5314.

TROPICANA: Ladies '80s Night, 10 p.m. Fridays, free; The Evolution with DJ Mark McFadden, 10:30 p.m. Saturdays,; Wine Down special wine prices and jazz night, 5 p.m. Tuesdays; Latin Night, Thursdays, free. 1 Levee Way Suite 1113, Newport, Ky., (859) 491-8900 , www.cincylatino.com.

WHITEY'S TAVERN: Sundays, draft beer specials, free pool; Wednesdays, can beer specials, free pool, and karaoke; Thursdays, karaoke with Shelly; 301 E. State St., Trenton, (513) 988-2549.

WILLIE'S SPORTS BAR: Sonny's Solo Blues 8 p.m. to midnight every Tuesday, 5054 Glencrossing Way, Western Hills, (513) 922-3377.

WIN PLACE OR SHOW SPORTS BAR AND GRILL: The Snow Shoe Crabs, Jan. 25; Aftermath, Jan. 26; Dance and karaoke with The Show, Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesday; Ladies Night With The Snow Shoe Crabs, Thursdays; 9933 Cincinnati-Columbus Road, West Chester Twp., (513) 777-2920, www.wpssportsbar.com.

WOLPERT'S CAFE: Happy hour 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, appreciation jukebox 5 p.m. to close, daily lunch special, carry out, (513) 895-1377.

YARDBIRDS BBQ: Friday and Saturday DJ and prime rib. Other weekly specials, 932 W. State St., Trenton, (513) 988-9690.

Concerts

KID ROCK: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29, Hara Arena, 1001 Shiloh Springs Road, Dayton, (937) 278-4776.

AS I LAY DYING: 7 p.m. Jan. 30, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St.,  Cincinnati, (513) 872-8801.

SHARON JONES & THE DAPKINGS: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Cincinnati, (513) 872-8801.

HURT: 8 p.m. Feb. 5, 20th Century Theatre, 3021 Madison Road, Cincinnati, (513) 731-8000.

INGRID MICHAELSON: 8 p.m. Feb. 9, 20th Century Theatre, 3021 Madison Road, Cincinnati, (513) 731-8000.

PARROTS OF THE CARIBBEAN: A Jimmy Buffet Tribute, 8 p.m. Feb. 9, Grand Victoria, Rising Sun, Ind.

DARK STAR ORCHESTRA: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St.,  Cincinnati, (513) 872-8801.

TEA LEAF GREEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 13, 20th Century Theatre, 3021 Madison Road, Cincinnati, (513) 731-8000.

FLOGGING MOLLY: 8 p.m. Feb. 14, Madison Theater, 730 Madison Avenue, Covington, Ky., (859) 491-2444.

LAKESIDE, CONFUNKSHUN, S.O.S. BAND: 8 p.m Feb. 14, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, (513) 721-8883.

THE BRAVERY: 8 p.m. Feb. 14, 20th Century Theatre, 3021 Madison Road, Cincinnati, (513) 731-8000.

LAUGH-A-THON: Starring Arnez J., 8 p.m. Feb. 16, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, (513) 721-8883.

RASCAL FLATTS: 8 p.m. Feb. 17, EJ Nutter Center, 3640 Colonel Glenn, Hwy., Dayton, (937) 775-3498.

FINCH: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St.,  Cincinnati, (513) 872-8801.

THRICE: 7 p.m. Feb. 20, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St.,  Cincinnati, (513) 872-8801.

ENGLISH BEAT: 8 p.m. Feb. 22, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St.,  Cincinnati, (513) 872-8801.

JOHN PRINE: 2 p.m. Feb. 22, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, (513) 721-8883.

LARRY THE CABLE GUY: 8 p.m. Feb. 23, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, (513) 721-8883.

CHEVELLE: 8 p.m. Feb. 23, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St.,  Cincinnati, (513) 872-8801.

WAYNE BRADY: 8 p.m. Feb. 23, Grand Victoria, Rising Sun, Ind.

HORRORPOPS: 7 p.m. Feb. 26, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St.,  Cincinnati, (513) 872-8801.

SLIGHTLY STOOPID: 8 p.m. March 1, 20th Century Theatre, 3021 Madison Road, Cincinnati, (513) 731-8000.

TESLA: 8 p.m. March 2, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St.,  Cincinnati, (513) 872-8801.

BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS: 7:30 p.m. March 4, Madison Theater, 730 Madison Avenue, Covington, Ky., (859) 491-2444.

Music

CRABB REVIVAL: With special guest Redline, doors open at 7 p.m., music starts at 7:30 p.m., $10 at door, Stratford Heights Church of God, 4419 Nelson Road, Middletown, (513) 571-4640, www.stratfordheights.org.

ALL-AMERICAN CONCERT WITH CHRIS BRUBECK: 8:15 p.m., Jan. 26, Dave Finkleman Auditorium, Miami University, 4200 E. University Blvd., Middletown, (513) 424-2426, www.middletownsymphony.com.

THE DWIGHT LENOX BAND: Presented by EntertainmentPLUS!, 8 p.m. Jan. 26. Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton, (513) 863-8873, www.fittoncenter.org.

MORPHEUS: Oxford-based chamber music ensemble, 3 p.m. Jan. 26, free. Oxford Community Arts Center, College Avenue at High Street, Oxford, (513) 524-8506, www.oxfordartscenter.org.

CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES: Lon Bussell and Playmates, This concert features Lon Bussell, CSO associate principal oboist and friends, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 27, free, Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Cincinnati, (513) 241-0343, www.taftmuseum.org.

FACULTY RECITAL: Jaime Morales-Matos, trombone and Heather MacPhail, piano, 8 p.m. Jan. 28, free, Souers Recital Hall, Center for Performing Arts, Miami University, Oxford, (513) 529-3014.

CSO CHAMBER PLAYERS CONCERT: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8; Feb. 15, $25-$35. Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Cincinnati, (513) 562-4949.

LEBANON SYMPHONY & CHORUS: Party of Note gala, Feb. 9; Caviar Pops, Feb. 22; Cookie Concert, Feb. 23; Cincinnati Boy Choir and Lebanon High School Cantare Choir joins LSOC, March 30; Season Finale, May 2. (513) 228-0346, www.musicinlebanon.com.

EVENING WITH MR. ENTERTAINMENT — ELVIS & FRIENDS TRIBUTE SHOW: 7 p.m., Feb. 14, fundraiser for Middfest International, Dave Finkleman Auditorium Miami University Middletown, 4200 E. University Blvd., Middletown; $20-$150; (513) 425-7707, www.visitmiddletown.org.

LIVINGSTON TAYLOR: performs as part of the Sojourner Concert Series, 8 p.m. Feb. 16, Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield; $25-$35, (513) 867-5348; www.fairfield-city.org/parks/cac/theater.cfm.

MURPHY THEATRE: Renfro Valley Show, 7 p.m. Feb. 23; The Vogues, 8 p.m. March 22; Shenandoah, 8 p.m. March 29; Parrots of the Caribbean, 8 p.m. April 26, Murphy's Starlight Cabaret, 8 p.m. May 15-17. 50 W. Main St., Wilmington. (937) 382-3643, (877) 274-3848 or e-mail director@murphytheatre.org.

AMERICAN MASTERS CONCERT: Music of Charles Lloyd. $10. 4 p.m. Feb. 24, 2008. (513) 895-5151; www.hfso.org.

SOUTHWESTERN OHIO SYMPHONIC BAND: 2:30 p.m. March 2, Dave Finkleman Auditorium Miami University Middletown; 4200 E. University Blvd., Middletown; www.sosbweb.org.

RETURN OF MR. RONNIE KOLE AND FRIENDS: 7:30 p.m. March 8, $15. The Vineyard Church (the old Princeton Pike Church of God), (513) 895-5151; www.hfso.org.

OHIO MOZART FESTIVAL: Sponsored by City of Hamilton. April 25-27, www.hfso.org.

Events

A MOVEABLE FEAST: Dinner by the bite throughout the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music campus with performances by students and faculty. Proceeds of the event support financial assistance programs, scholarships and career development opportunities for CCM students. Jan. 25, CCM, University of Cincinnati campus, Cincinnati, (513) 556-9548.

DINNER THEATER: Presented by First Saint John United Church of Christ and the Ross High School Show Choir, Jan. 26 in the church social room. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. with the show at 7 p.m. Spaghetti, salad, bread, drinks and dessert will be served. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children younger than 6. Seating is limited. Tickets are available at the church office at 412 S. Front St. or by calling (513) 863-0793 or (513) 896-7860.

ART SALE: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Jan. 27, featured artists include Dali, Erte, Chagal, Peter Max, Tarkay, Reggie Grooms, Jack True, Charles Frace and more. A portion of all sales will go to the Mariemont Players Building Fund. Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road, Cincinnati, (513) 382-5854.

ICEFEST: "Animal Kingdom in Ice," Feb. 1-2. Presented by City of Sculpture, Inc. Includes works from Artic Diamond Inc. Activities include an ice carving competition, demonstrations, amateur photo contest sponsored by Chaco Credit Union, Inc.; Art exhibition conducted by Art on Symmes, Fire and Ice event sponsored by First Financial Bank, Fire and Ice Demonstration on the Great Miami riverbank sponsored by the City of Hamilton, a technicolor ice walk, soap sculpture contest and more. Located at High Street and various streets around the Butler County Courthouse and downtown Hamilton. (513) 895-3934; www.cityofsculpture.org.

ONE WORLD WEDNESDAY: Events feature performance artists and art making sessions. Includes gallery strolls through the collection or a special exhibition and a new interactive activity, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Feb. 6; March 5; April 2; May 7, free for members, $8 non-members; Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, (513) 721-2787, www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

FINE ARTS FUND SAMPLER WEEKEND: Feb. 8-10, visit local arts venues, including the Fitton Center for Community Arts and various locations in and around Southwest Ohio; (513) 871-2787; www.fineartsfund.org.

CAVALCADE OF CUSTOMS: March 14-16, 48th Annual KOI Auto Parts car show, Duke Energy Center, Cincinnati; www.autorama.com.

Exhibits

ART ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI: "Brand New Work," a series of three evenings. Each evening, a moderator will introduce a guest writer, musician and visual artist who will each present and perform a new work, Jan. 29, free. 1125 Jackson St., Cincinnati, (513) 562-6262.

CANAL MUSEUM: Recreation of locktender's house on Miami-Erie Canal with Middletown memorabilia and history. Open by appointment only, free, 1605 N. Verity Parkway, Middletown, (513) 424-5539.

CARNEGIE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: "A Woman's View II: Works by Ruth Wartman," work revolves around the imagery of crows, a universally recognizable form to which most can relate an experience, through Feb. 15. 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington, Ky., (859) 957-1940, www.the carnegie.com.

CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM: "Designed to Dazzle: Cincinnati Collects Tiffany Jewelry," through Feb. 17; 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, (513) 721-ARTS (2787), www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER: "Julian Stanczak," through Feb. 11. 44 East Sixth St., Cincinnati, (513) 345-8415, www.contemporaryartscenter.org.

DAYTON ART INSTITUTE: "Sitting Pretty Around the World," focuses on the objects we sit on, through April 30. 456 Belmonte Park, Dayton, (937) 223-4ART (278), www.daytonartinstitute.org.

ENSEMBLE THEATRE OF CINCINNATI: "Miracle Pennies and Other Stories: Photography and Video by Nate Larson," gallery talk, 2 p.m. Jan. 26, through March 30, free. 1127 Vine St., Cincinnati, (513) 421-3555, www.cincyetc.com.

FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER: "Agape Art," an international art ministry that unites local artists from the Greater Cincinnati area with Filipino teenage girls living in a children's home in Dumaguete City, Philippines. A reception for the exhibit will by held Feb. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m., through March 15, free. 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, (513) 867-5348, www.fairfield-city.org/ParksRecreation/cac/index.cfm.

FITTON CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS: "Chas. E. Martin: Folding Space;" "Jan Thomas: Crossroads;" "Mark Chatterley: '...who looks inside, awakens.' " All have a reception 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 26, followed by an EntertainmentPLUS performance by the Dwight Lenox Trio, 8 p.m., showing Jan. 19-March 7, free, donations accepted. 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton, (513) 863-8873, www.fittoncenter.org.

HIESTAND GALLERIES: "Young Painters Exhibition," Works by finalists in the ninth annual Miami University Young Painters Competition for the William and Dorothy Yeck Award will be exhibited. Works by the 2007 winner, Omar Chacón, also will be exhibited. 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, through Feb. 9, free. Miami University, Oxford, (513) 529-1883.

MIAMI UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM: "Paintings, Prints and Drawings: Selection from the Permanent Collection," through June 16, free; "Sally Heller: Bloom 'n Doom," through May 10, free; "Philip Morsberger: A Retrospective," Feb. 7-June 16, free. Miami University, Oxford, (513) 529-2232, www.muohio.edu/artmuseum.

MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER: "The Art & History of Decorative Glass," through Feb. 9. Oil paintings by Laura Livingston of Oxford are shown in the gallery, 130 North Verity Parkway, Middletown, (513) 424-2417, www.middletownartscenter.com.

SCHUSTER CENTER: "Dayton Skyscrapers II, Visual Voices" art exhibit, Jan. 29 through Feb. 29, free. 1 W. Second St., Dayton, (888) 228-3630, www.schustercenter.org.

STUDIO SAN GIUSEPPE ART GALLERY: "Pam Korte: Touched by Clay," a 35-year retrospective and generational celebration of ceramic educators and students connected to the college, through Feb. 17. Ziv Art Building, College of Mount St. Joseph, Cincinnati, (513) 244-4314.

TAFT MUSEUM OF ART: "Jewels of Time: Watches from the Munson-Williams-Proctor Art Institute," through Jan. 27; "Small Paintings," a group of diminutive oil paintings by 18th- and 19th-century artists from France, Holland, Belgium, and the United States, through Feb. 24. $8, $6 seniors older than 60, teachers, and students, free to everyone on Wednesday; 316 Pike St., Cincinnati, (513) 241-0343, www.taftmuseum.org.

WESTON ART GALLERY, ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS: 'Hairrier: The Hovering Drone, Dungeon Thud" combines sound, video and performance staged on an abstracted Harrier Jet, complete with spewing artificial hair. A live performance featured during the opening reception. Families Create! education workshop, 10 a.m. Jan. 26 and Galley talk, 7 p.m. Feb. 5, through March 22, free. 650 Walnut, Cincinnati, (513) 977-4165, www.cincinnatiarts.org/weston.

Theater

PLASTICENE ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PERFORMANCE: 8 p.m. Jan. 25, $12 adults, $10 seniors, $9 students, Gates-Abegglen Theatre, Center for Performing Arts, Miami University, Patterson Avenue and Maple Street, Oxford, (513) 529-3200, www.events.muohio.edu.

"INTO THE WOODS": Directed by Meggan Ratterman. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25-26, $10 senior/student, $12 general, Oxford Community Arts Center, College Avenue at High Street, Oxford, (513) 523-6228, www.oxfordartscenter.org/.

"THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD": Cincinnati's Playhouse in the Park, through Feb. 15, Robert S. Marx Theatre, (513) 421-3888; www.cincyplay.com.

CSC STUDIO SERIES: "ENDGAME" AND "NO EXIT": "Endgame" and Jean-Paul Sarte's "No Exit," Jan. 25 to Feb. 10, $20-$26, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, 719 Race St., Cincinnati, (513) 381-BARD (2175), www.cincyshakes.com.

"DEATHTRAP": By Ira Levin, through Feb. 10, adults $21, students/seniors $19, Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, (513) 241-6550, www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

"WICKED": Through Feb. 3, free, Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, (513) 621-2787, www.cincinnatiarts.org.

"CHARLOTTE'S WEB": 3 p.m. Jan. 26, Students/youth $3, seniors $5, public $6, Bogan Elementary School, 5200 Hamilton-Richmond Road, Oxford, (513) 529-3200 .

STUDENT THEATER PERFORMANCE WITH PLASTICENE: 8 p.m. Jan. 27, Free, but tickets are required, Gates-Abegglen Theatre, Center for Performing Arts, Miami University, Patterson Avenue and Maple Street, Oxford , (513) 529-3200, tickets: 513-529-3200, www.events.muohio.edu.

"MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL": Jan. 30-Feb. 3, group discounts available. Taft Theatre, (513) 562-4949. For group rates call or e-mail (513) 369-4363, pegholthaus@livenation.com.

"3X3": Three plays in Rep by Three of the leading contemporary playwrights, Jan. 30-March 9, $12-$22, Know Theatre, 1120 Jackson St., Cincinnati, (513) 621-ARTS, www.knowtheatre.com.

"CIRCUS OF THE DEAD": Annual murder mystery fundraiser takes place under the Big Top instead of the usual sit-down dinner. All food included in price of ticket. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 1-2; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8-9, adults $16, children younger than 12 $12, Middletown Lyric Theatre, 1530 Central Ave., Middletown, (513) 425-7140, www.middletownlyric.org.

"CRIME AND PUNISHMENT": Cincinnati's Playhouse in the Park," Feb. 2-March 2, Thompson Shelterhouse, (513) 421-3888; www.cincyplay.com.

"CLOUD TECTONICS": Presented by Miami University department of theatre. 8 p.m. Feb. 6-9; 2 p.m. Feb. 10, Studio 88, Center for Performing Arts, Miami University, Patterson Avenue and Maple Street, Oxford, (513) 529-3200.

"MARY'S WEDDING": Performances run 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 6-24., $16-$35, Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati, 1127 Vine St., Cincinnati, (513) 421-3555, www.cincyetc.com.

Auditons

AUDITIONS FOR DRAMA CLUB: For the mystery "Check Under the Bed" by Judy Truesdell Mecca. Looking for registered fourth and fifth graders actors, five females and one male. Performance dates are Feb. 29 and March 1, Jan. 26, Middletown Lyric Theatre, 1530 Central Ave., Middletown, (513) 425-7140.

"ALICE IN WONDERLAND, JR." AUDITIONS: For the Disney musical produced by Acting Up! Applicants must be 5-18 years of age, should prepare a monologue and song and bring an audition form and a picture, 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 1; 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 2; and 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 3, Just for Kicks Dance Academy, 404 Second Ave., Mason, (513) 588-0988, www.actingup.com.

AUDITIONS FOR MAN OF LA MANCHA: Auditionees must be 17 years or older, be prepared to sing a song from the musical theatre repertoire and to read from the script and possibly be tested for dance ability. Show runs March 27 to April 13. All roles paid positions, 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 2, free, Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, (513) 241-6550, www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

Dance

"THE BENDS OF LIFE": 8:30 p.m. Jan. 25-26, $22-$27, $17 students and seniors, $12 ETA/Start, Aronoff Center, Jarson Kaplan Theater, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, (513) 621-2787, www.cincinnatiarts.org.

LAKOTA EAST JAZZ SWING DANCE: Lakota East Jazz Swing Dance. Lakota East Jazz bands perform swing music. A professional dance instructor will teach dance steps throughout the evening. Refreshments and raffle prizes. Proceeds benefit East Bands and Color Guard, 7 p.m. Jan. 26, $10. 6840 Bethany Lane, Liberty Twp., (513) 755-7211, www.lakotaeastbands.org.

LATIN DANCE NIGHT FEATURING TROPICOSO AND SON DEL CARIBE: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31, Students/youth $9, seniors $17, public $18, Millett Hall, Miami University, 500 E. Sycamore St., Oxford, (513) 529-3200.

BEGINNING SQUARE DANCE CLASSES: Basic, mainstream and plus classes taught January through September, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, free, The Hayloft Barn at Parky's Farm (Winton Woods), 10073 Daly Road, Cincinnati, (513) 860-4746, www.hamiltoncountyparks.org.

DAYTON BALLET — THERE WAS A TIME: Feb. 7-10, $27-$59 per person, Victoria Theatre, 138 N Main St., Dayton, (888) 228-3630, www.ticketcenterstage.com/events/dba0708time.htm.

For kids

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SERIES: Jan. 26, Madcap Puppets presents "Legend of Little Wolf." Feb. 16, Thaddeus Rex. Feb. 29, Cincinnati Zoo presents "Wings of Wonder" March 29, Frisch Marionettes, $3 per person in advance, $5 per person at the door, Sharonville Recreation Center, 10990 Thornview Drive, Cincinnati, (513) 563-2895, www.cityofsharonville.com.

GAMEVENTION: Teens 12 - 18 are invited to a full day of gaming at the Fairfield Lane Library, Jan. 26, 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Party games, RPGs and classic board games will be available. Registration is required, free, Lane Library, 1485 Corydale Drive, Fairfield, (513) 858-3238, www.laneteenzone.org.

ICE, ICE BABY: Join a naturalist for a hike to learn how ice formed the gorge. Enjoy a fun activity and yummy ice cream treat, 2 p.m. Jan. 26, free, Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Cincinnati, (513) 521-7275, www.greatparks.org.

NEXT GENERATION THEATRE SERIES — "THE DREAMWEAVERS": Featuring Madcap Productions Puppet Theatre, enjoy a story about two sprites, who put the audience to sleep and create a world of dreams. For ages 4 and older, 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. Jan. 26, $6 adults, $5 ages 4-18, Rosenthal Plaza, Playhouse in the Park, 862 Mount Adams Circle, Cincinnati, (513) 421-3888, www.cincyplay.com.

SNOWFLAKE CRAFTS: Make a cool snowflake craft in the warm Sharon Centre, 1-4 p.m. Jan. 27, free, Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Cincinnati, (513) 521-7275, www.greatparks.org.

READ WITH BANDIT: For children of all ages and their families to read to the dog who will help them practice their reading skills. Register by phone, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28; Feb. 14 and 25; March 13 and 31, free, Lane Library, 1485 Corydale Drive, Fairfield, (513) 858-3238 ext. 360, www.lanepl.org.

CALLING ALL GROUNDHOGS!: Make a pop-up groundhog puppet and silly hat. Read "Groundhog Gets a Say" by Pamela Curtis and enjoy a snack. For ages 3 and older. Pre-registration required, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 29 and Feb. 1, $3.75, Kinder Haus Toys, 11322 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, (513) 469-7479 and Jan. 31, 4962 Union Centre Pavilion Drive, West Chester, (513) 860-5411.

WEE WEDNESDAYS: The new monthly program will introduce preschoolers and their parents to the Art Museum through interactive story sessions featuring a different literary theme each month, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Parents and their preschoolers will stroll between galleries and enjoy brief story sessions, and touchable objects inspired by the various literary themes. Jan. 30, free, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, (513) 721-ARTS, www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

KIDS SEW! — VALENTINE PILLOWCASE: Kids learn basic sewing skills while making a fun project. For ages 8 and older. Sewing machine provided, 9:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 2, $17.50, Yarns and Fabrications, 7967 Cincinnati Dayton Road, West Chester Tep., (513) 755-0155, www.yarnsandfabrications.com.

LINDENWALD BASEBALL PLAYER REGISTRATION: Walk-in Registration is at the Little Blue Field House (Behind Hayes Elementary). Visit www.lindenwaldbaseball.org to download a registration form and for other details, 10 a.m. Feb. 2 and Feb. 9, Varies per age group, (513) 863-5255, www.lindenwaldbaseball.org.

NEXT GENERATION THEATRE SERIES — "THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH": Featuring the Lafley Touring Company, enjoy a play based on the book, whose character Milo doesn't care for learning. For ages 6 and older, 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. Feb. 2, $6 adults, $5 ages 4-18, Rosenthal Plaza, Playhouse in the Park, 862 Mount Adams Circle, Cincinnati, (513) 421-3888, www.cincyplay.com.

UN-VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY: An un-celebration for teens. Goth crafts and great snacks. Wear black, misery loves company. For ages 12-18, 6 p.m. Feb. 7, free, Loveland Public Library, 649 Loveland Madeira Road, Loveland, (513) 369-4476, www.cincinnatilibrary.org/branches/loveland.html.

FREEDOM BOUND: Part of the EnterAct Family Series productions for all ages. Featuring Mad River Theatre Works. An original play with music telling the story of the most important incident in the history of the Underground Railroad in Ohio. Follows the story of Addison White, a slave who escaped from Kentucky and traveled the Railroad north to Mechanicsburg. Given refuge by a farmer, he was soon discovered there by Federal Marshals. What happened next is a tribute to the spirit of freedom in Ohio, 7 p.m. Feb. 8, $10 adults; $7 children under 12, Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, (513) 867-5348, www.fairfield-city.org.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: For ages 3-5, 10 a.m. Mondays, free, Loveland Public Library, 649 Loveland Madeira Road, Loveland, (513) 369-4476, www.cincinnatilibrary.org/branches/loveland.html.

JUNIOR STORYTIME: 11 a.m. Thursdays, and 1 p.m. Saturdays, free, Barnes & Noble, 9455 Civic Centre Blvd., West Chester, (513) 755-2258, www.barnesandnoble.com.

WINTER FAMILY DAYS: Up to two kids (12 and under) can get in free with each adult paying full price. Each child will get a voucher for a free kid's meal from participating Bob Evans Restaurants, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Feb. 29, Newport Aquarium, One Aquarium Way, Newport, (859) 261-7444, www.newportaquarium.com.