CINCINNATI ART CLUB -- PRESENTS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS' EXHIBIT. OPENING RECEPTION: 6-9 P.M. FRIDAY. THROUGH JULY 23. 2-5 P.M. FRIDAY-SUNDAY. 1021 PARKSIDE PLACE, MOUNT ADAMS. 513-241-4591.

CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM -- ART IN THE AGE OF QUEEN VICTORIA: TREASURES FROM THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS PERMANENT COLLECTION REIGNS SUPREME. OPENS SUNDAY. THROUGH SEPT. 24. ... SLEEPING BEAUTY: TAPESTRIES BY MAUD RYDIN MARCH WAKES UP A ONE-WOMAN EXHIBITION BY THE CINCINNATI WEAVER. THROUGH AUG. 6. ... PHOTOGRAMS BY ANITA DOUTHAT AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY CAL KOWAL ARE ON DISPLAY IN 2 X 2: SURFACE & SHADOW. THROUGH AUG. 6. ... DAY-TRIPS TO ARTS CENTERS IN THE AREA ARE BEING ARRANGED. CALL FOR MORE DETAILS. ... PERMANENT DISPLAYS INCLUDE COLLECTIONS OF ART, SCULPTURE AND ARTIFACTS FROM VARIOUS PERIODS AND CULTURES FROM THE LAST 5,000 YEARS. 10 A.M.-5 P.M. TUESDAY-SATURDAY; NOON-6 P.M. SUNDAY. FREE WITH SUGGESTED DONATION THROUGH OCT. 31. SPECIAL EXHIBIT PRICES VARY. FRONT LOBBY CLOSED THROUGH AUG. 31. ENTER THROUGH THE DEWITT ENTRANCE AT THE REAR OF THE MUSEUM. 953 EDEN PARK DRIVE, MOUNT ADAMS. 721-5204.

DAYTON VISUAL ARTS CENTER -- FEATURES THE 9TH ANNUAL MEMBERS' EXHIBIT: THE MILLENNIUM. OPENS MONDAY. OPENING RECEPTION: 5:30-7:30 P.M. FRIDAY. THROUGH AUG. 25. 10 A.M.-4 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY; 1-4 P.M. SATURDAY. 40 W. FOURTH ST., DAYTON, OHIO. 937-224-3822.

VISIONARY ART IN ACTION -- DESPITE THE NAME, BLACK AND WHITE NIGHT IS ACTUALLY A WEEK-LONG EXHIBIT OF BLACK-AND-WHITE WORKS BY CHARLES BROWN AND DOREEN LARUE. OPENING RECEPTION: 6-10 P.M. SATURDAY. THROUGH JULY 22. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 945 HATCH ST., MOUNT ADAMS. 513-421-4455.

ZAHOREC.HUGHES GALLERY -- Ancestral Images remembers the Mandan Indians. Opening Reception: 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Through Aug. 11. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 1-6 p.m. Sunday. 323 W. Fourth St., Downtown. 651-1333.Galleries & ExhibitsTHE ARTERY -- RECENT MFA GRADUTES FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PARTICIPATE IN A GROUP SHOW. THROUGH JULY 16. 4-6 P.M. WEDNESDAY; 6-10 P.M. THURSDAY; 10 A.M.-NOON SATURDAY. 913 MONMOUTH ST., NEWPORT. 802-1204.

BITTNERS DESIGN STUDIO -- FROM ACROSS AMERICA COMES A SELECTION OF PAINTINGS BY WILL WOLTER. THROUGH JULY 13. 9 A.M.-5 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY; 10 A.M.-2 P.M. SATURDAY. 8110 KENWOOD ROAD, KENWOOD. 891-4990.

CHIDLAW GALLERY -- THE GRADUATE STUDENT EXHIBITIONS KICK OFF WITH THE WORKS OF TOM CLEMENS, JOE NEWTON AND ADAM WOLTER. THROUGH JULY 19. ... 9 A.M.-9 P.M. MONDAY-THURSDAY; 9 A.M.-5 P.M. FRIDAY; NOON-5 P.M. SATURDAY-SUNDAY. ART ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI, EDEN PARK. 562-8777.

CINCINNATI ART GALLERIES -- DISPLAYS SUMMER SELECTIONS FROM THE CINCINNATI ART CLUB. 9 A.M.-5 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY; 10 A.M.-4 P.M. SATURDAY. 225 E. SIXTH ST., DOWNTOWN. 381-2128.

ENJOY THE ARTS/START -- THE MASON ART ASSOCIATION DISPLAYS A SHOW OF ITS MEMBERS DOING WORKS IN VARIOUS MEDIA. THROUGH JULY 21. 9 A.M.-5 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY. 1338 MAIN ST., OVER-THE-RHINE. 621-4700.

GLENDALE GALLERY -- FR. DAVID KOCKA AND BROTHER PAUL QUENON DISPLAY THEIR PAINTING, SCULPTURE AND PHOTOGRAPHY IN EXILE. THROUGH JULY 15. 11 A.M.-6 P.M. TUESDAY-SATURDAY. 27 VILLAGE SQUARE, GLENDALE. 771-1660.

HERNDON GALLERY -- WELL, WHICH IS IT? MONSTERS OR METAPHORS: 2D & 3D COLLAGE WORKS? THROUGH JULY 13. 1-5 P.M. MONDAY-SATURDAY; AND BY APPOINTMENT. ANTIOCH COLLEGE, 795 LIVERMORE ST., YELLOW SPRINGS. 937-767-7331, EXT. 6208.

HIESTAND GALLERIES -- DISPLAYS THE CRAFTSUMMER EXHIBITION. THROUGH JULY 14. ... FEATURES VERY MARY: ELLEN ZAHOREC. THROUGH JULY 14. ... 7:30 A.M.-4 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY. MIAMI UNIVERSITY, HIESTAND HALL, MAPLE STREET, OXFORD. 529-1883.

LINDA SCHWARTZ GALLERY -- EXHIBITS LUCKY TOMATO PINCUSHION PROJECT TO COINCIDE WITH CONVERGENCE 2000. THROUGH JULY 15. 10 A.M.-5 P.M. TUESDAY-FRIDAY; 10 A.M.-4 P.M. SATURDAY; AND BY APPOINTMENT. 315 W. FOURTH ST., DOWNTOWN. 241-4202.

MIND & MATTER GALLERY -- WHAT GOES AROUND ... COMES AROUND FOR EDGECLIFF COLLEGE ALUMNI AND THEIR RECENT WORKS. THROUGH JULY 15. 11 A.M.-5:30 P.M. TUESDAY-FRIDAY; 11 A.M.-4 P.M. SATURDAY. 15 W. PIKE ST., COVINGTON. 859-581-6300.

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON'S MARIAN LIBRARY GALLERY -- RELIGIOUS CONNOTATIONS ABOUND IN AN EXHIBIT OF THE WORK OF TOM DUSTERBERG. THROUGH JULY 14. 8:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY. UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON. 937-229-3857.

VOLK/CONTEMPORARY SUMMER PROJECT INITIATIVE -- THE FINAL SHOW AT VOLK FEATURES THE WORK OF ZOLTAN FALTAY, TIM MCMICHAEL, TODT AND JOE WINTERHALTER. THROUGH JULY 14. NOON-6 P.M. WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY. 214 E. 14TH. ST., OVER-THE-RHINE. 513-651-1817.

THE YORK STREET CAFE & ART GALLERY -- Susan Naylor features whimsical figurative monotypes and pastel landscapes. Through July 16. 5-10 p.m. Sunday-Monday. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 738 York St., Third Floor, Newport. 261-9675.MuseumsSOUTHERN OHIO MUSEUM -Cream of the Crop 2000 is the museum's biennial salute to area artists via a competitive, juried show. Through July 21. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 1-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. $1 adults; 75 cents students and children under 12. 825 Gallia St., Portsmouth. 740-354-5629. BEHRINGER-CRAWFORD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY -- THE COFFEE CUP CONCERT SERIES FEATURES HOMER LEDFORD AND THE CABIN CREEK BAND PLAYING OLD-TIME MUSIC AND BLUEGRASS WITH THE TWO LUMPS OF HUMOR. 7-9 P.M. THURSDAY. ... 10 A.M.-5 P.M. TUESDAY-FRIDAY; 1-5 P.M. SATURDAY-SUNDAY. $3; $2 SENIORS AND CHILDREN. 1600 MONTAGUE ROAD, COVINGTON. 859-491-4003.

CINCINNATI HISTORY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY -- GET HYPED FOR "AUTO-MANIA!" -- A MUSICAL TRIP DOWN AUTOMOBILE MEMORY LANE. 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 AND 3:30 P.M. SATURDAY-SUNDAY AND TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY. ... WATCH THE MEMBERS OF THE OHIO VALLEY QUILTING GUILD WORK AT "QUILTING THEN AND NOW." 1-5 P.M. SATURDAY. ... AND WILMA WALKER WILL BE DEMONSTRATE "LACE TATTING." 1-5 P.M. SUNDAY. ... 10 A.M.-5 P.M. MONDAY-SATURDAY; 11 A.M.-6 P.M. SUNDAY. PRICES VARY ACCORDING TO PACKAGE. MUSEUM CENTER AT UNION TERMINAL, 1301 WESTERN AVE., QUEENSGATE. 513-287-7000.

CINERGY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM -- "LETTER COLLAGE" CREATES A NEW ARRANGEMENT FOR THE ABCS. 11 A.M.-2 P.M. MONDAY. ... AFTER WATCHING THE OMNIMAX FILM DOLPHINS, LEARN SOME MORE INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THESE MAMMALS AT "CETACEAN SENSATION." TIMES VARY ON SATURDAY-SUNDAY. ... AS MUCH FUN AS YOU CAN HAVE WITH A PLASTIC WAND AND SOAPY WATER AT "BUBBLE BONANZA!" 1-3 P.M. SUNDAY. ... "THE DR. GENIEUS SHOW" ANSWERS ALL KINDS OF SCIENCE QUESTIONS WITH A DIFFERENT FOCUS AT EACH SHOW. 1 P.M. AND 2 P.M. THURSDAY-FRIDAY AND TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY. ... CHILDREN AGES 2-4 CAN COME TO THE LITTLE SPROUTS FARM EVERY WEEK FOR STORY TREE TIME AND A SONG OR TWO. 10:30 A.M. WEDNESDAYS. ... 10 A.M.-5 P.M. MONDAY-SATURDAY; 11 A.M.-6 P.M. SUNDAY. PRICES VARY ACCORDING TO PACKAGE. MUSEUM CENTER AT UNION TERMINAL, 1301 WESTERN AVE., QUEENSGATE. 513-287-7000.

MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY & SCIENCE -- THEY SUCK BLOOD! BUT SAFELY OBSERVE "BAT FLIGHTS." NOON-12:30 P.M. THURSDAY-SATURDAY. ... THEN LEARN MORE ABOUT A BATS' FAVORITE MEAL AT THE "ALL ABOUT BLOOD" EXHIBIT. 2-3 P.M. THURSDAY. ... AND YOUR MOM TOLD YOU YOU COULD NEVER HAVE A PET DINOSAUR. CREATE A "GLOVE-A-SAURUS." 1-2 P.M. SATURDAY-SUNDAY. ... 10 A.M.-5 P.M. MONDAY-SATURDAY; 11 A.M.-6 P.M. SUNDAY. PRICES VARY ACCORDING TO PACKAGE. MUSEUM CENTER AT UNION TERMINAL, 1301 WESTERN AVE., QUEENSGATE. 513-287-7000.

PARAMOUNT'S KINGS ISLAND -- THEY'RE WILD! "THE WILD THORNBERRYS" FROM NICKELODEON PROVIDE A NARRATED TOUR THROUGH A RAINFOREST OF ROBOTIC JUNGLE CREATURES. THROUGH JULY 30. ... 10 A.M.-9 P.M. DAILY. OPEN DAILY THROUGH OCT. 6. OPEN WEEKENDS THROUGH OCT. 29. $38.99; $19.50 SENIORS AND KIDS UNDER 48 INCHES. 6300 KINGS ISLAND DR., KINGS MILLS. 513-754-5600.

PYRAMID HILL SCULPTURE PARK AND MUSEUM -- TIM MIRACLE WON'T SPEAK WHILE HE THROWS THINGS AROUND THE ROOM, BUT THAT'S ALL PART OF THE "JUGGLING AND MIME WORKSHOP." 11 A.M.-1 P.M. WEDNESDAY. ... 10 A.M.-7:30 P.M. (GATES CLOSE AT 6 P.M.) TUESDAY-SUNDAY. WEEKDAYS $3; WEEKENDS $4; $1.50 FOR CHILDREN AND SENIORS; FREE TO MEMBERS. 1763 HAMILTON-CLEVES ROAD, HAMILTON. 513-868-8336.

WARREN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM -- The Ohio Valley Civil War Association sets up a Civil War encampment. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free to watch encampment. Regular admission charge for house tour. ... 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. $3; $2 students K-12. 105 S. Broadway, Lebanon. 513-932-1817.

Theater ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN -- WELL, WE'LL SEE ABOUT THAT. 8 P.M. JULY 20, JULY 26, JULY 28, AUG. 2, AUG. 10, AUG. 15, AUG. 18; 2:30 P.M. SUNDAY; 2:30 AND 8 P.M. SATURDAY AND AUG. 5. THROUGH AUG. 18. $22; $15 CHILDREN. CCM HOT SUMMER NIGHTS: UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, PATRICIA CORBETT THEATER, CLIFTON. 556-4183.

ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE -- THE MUSIC OF THE BELOVED COUNTRY STAR HIGHLIGHTS THIS TALE OF FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN CLINE AND HER NO. 1 FAN. 8 P.M. TUESDAY-FRIDAY; 5 AND 9 P.M. SATURDAY; 2 AND 7 P.M. SUNDAY. THROUGH JULY 16. $32-$26. CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: ROBERT S. MARX THEATRE, 962 MOUNT ADAMS DRIVE, MOUNT ADAMS. 421-3888.

ANNIE -- ORPHAN. RED HAIR. RED DRESS. NO PUPILS. DOG NAMED SANDY. OPENS FRIDAY. 8 P.M. FRIDAY-SATURDAY; 2 P.M. SUNDAY. THROUGH JULY 16. $9; $8 STUDENTS AND SENIORS. RIVERTOWN PLAYERS, INC.: LAWRENCEBURG HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, 100 TIGER BLVD., LAWRENCEBURG. 513-564-8736.

THE BIG BORED -- NOTHING BORING HERE AS 20 PIECES OF ORIGINAL MATERIAL INTERWOVEN INTO A SINGLE SATIRICAL LOOK AT MODERN LIFE. OPENS FRIDAY. 8 P.M. FRIDAY-SATURDAY; 2 P.M. SUNDAY. $10. PIER GROUP THEATER COMPANY: CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, 719 RACE ST., DOWNTOWN. 513-381-BARD.

A CHORUS LINE -- IT'S ONE SINGULAR SENSATION AS CCM STUDENTS FIND OUT WHO MADE THE CUT. 8 P.M. FRIDAY, WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, JULY 27, AUG. 1, AUG. 4, AUG. 9, AUG. 17 ; 2:30 P.M. JULY 30, AUG. 20; 2:30 AND 8 P.M. JULY 29 AND AUG. 12. THROUGH AUG. 20. $22; $15 CHILDREN. CCM HOT SUMMER NIGHTS: UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, PATRICIA CORBETT THEATER, CLIFTON. 556-4183.

CINDERELLA -- THE FAIRY GODMOTHER HELPS CINDER-ELLY GET HER PRINCE. LUNCH: 11:15 A.M. SHOW: 12:45 P.M. WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY AND SUNDAY; DINNER: 6:15 P.M. SHOW: 8 P.M. WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY. THROUGH AUG. 27. $45-$33. LA COMEDIA, 765 WEST CENTRAL, SPRINGBORO. 800-677-9505.

DEATH BY DESERT -- YAY! IT'S CHOCOLATE TO DIE FOR -- LITERALLY. DINNER AND SHOW: 8 P.M. FRIDAY-SATURDAY. THROUGH AUG. 12. $32.95. MYSTERY DINNER THEATER: DAVE & BUSTER'S, 11775 COMMONS DRIVE, SPRINGDALE. 671-5501.

THE FLYING KARAMAZOV BROTHERS -- THE FAMED JUGGLING ACT RETURNS TO THE TRISTATE AREA. PUBLIC PREVIEW: 8 P.M. WEDNESDAY. OPENS JULY 20. 8 P.M. TUESDAY-FRIDAY; 5 AND 9 P.M. SATURDAY; 2 AND 7 P.M. SUNDAY. THROUGH JULY 30. $37-$31. CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: ROBERT S. MARX THEATRE, 962 MOUNT ADAMS DRIVE, MOUNT ADAMS. 421-3888.

LOST IN YONKERS -- A MAP WON'T HELP YOU FIND YOUR WAY THROUGH NEIL SIMON'S COMEDY. 8 P.M. WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY; 2 P.M. SATURDAY. THROUGH JULY 16. $11; $9 STUDENTS AND SENIORS; $6 CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER. MIAMI UNIVERSITY SUMMER THEATRE: MIAMI UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS, GATES-ABEGGLEN THEATRE, OXFORD. 513-529-3053.

NAVIGATING THE MIND FIELDS -- THE KNOW THEATRE TRIBE OFFERS A PERFORMANCE OF POETRY BY AREA WRITERS. ... 8 P.M. THURSDAY. BARNES & NOBLE, 9891 WATERSTONE BLVD., DEERFIELD TWP. ... 8 P.M. FRIDAY. BORDERS, 4530 EASTGATE BLVD., EASTGATE. ... 3 P.M. SATURDAY. JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS, ROOKWOOD PAVILLON, HYDE PARK. ... 3 P.M. SUNDAY. BARNES & NOBLE, 7800 MONTGOMERY ROAD, KENWOOD. ... 7 P.M. JULY 21. CRAZY LADIES BOOKSTORE, 4039 HAMILTON AVE., NORTHSIDE. ... 7 P.M. JULY 22. BARNES & NOBLE, 7663 MALL ROAD, FLORENCE. ... THROUGH JULY 22. FREE. 871-1429.

OKLAHOMA -- OH, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNING, OR EVENING WITH THIS ROGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN CLASSIC. OPENS FRIDAY. 8 P.M. THURSDAY-SATURDAY; 7 P.M. SUNDAY; 2 AND 7 P.M. JULY 30. THROUGH JULY 30. $12. MARIEMONT PLAYERS: WALTON CREEK THEATER, 4101 CREEK ROAD, MARIEMONT. 513-684-1236.

OLIVER! -- PLEASE, SIR. MAY I HAVE SOME MORE? 8 P.M. THURSDAY, TUESDAY, JULY 21, AUG. 3, AUG. 8, AUG. 11, AUG. 16; 2:30 P.M. JULY 23 AND AUG. 6, AUG. 13; 2:30 AND 8 P.M. JULY 22 AND AUG. 19. THROUGH AUG. 19. $22; $15 CHILDREN. CCM HOT SUMMER NIGHTS: UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, PATRICIA CORBETT THEATER, CLIFTON. 556-4183.

THE RED SHOES -- NO, IT'S NOT DOROTHY AND HER RUBY SLIPPERS. INSTEAD IT'S KAREN WHO IS TRICKED BY A GYPSY INTO WEARING SOME MIND-CONTROLLING RED SHOES. 2 P.M. WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY AND SUNDAY; 8 P.M. FRIDAY-SATURDAY. THROUGH JULY 16. $12; $10 FOR SENIORS; $7 FOR CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER. KINCAID REGIONAL THEATRE: FALMOUTH SCHOOL CENTER, 500 CHAPEL ST., FALMOUTH, KY. 800-647-SHOW.

THE ROAD TO MECCA -- AND THIS ONE IS NOT PAVED WITH YELLOW BRICKS. OPENS FRIDAY. 8 P.M. THURSDAY-SATURDAY; 2 P.M. SUNDAY. THROUGH JULY 22. $12; $10 STUDENTS AND SENIORS. OVATION THEATRE COMPANY: ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS, FIFTH THIRD BANK THEATER, 650 WALNUT ST., DOWNTOWN. 241-SHOW.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC -- OH, THOSE HILLS ARE COMING ALIVE YET AGAIN TO SNAP UP THE VON TRAPPS. OPENS THURSDAY. 8 P.M. THURSDAY-SATURDAY; 7 P.M. SUNDAY. THROUGH JULY 23. $15. FOOTLIGHTERS, INC.: STAINED GLASS THEATRE, 802 YORK ST., NEWPORT. 891-1965.

A WORLD OF TAILS -- IT'S A JUNGLE BOOK OUT THERE, OR IT IS WHEN ONE HUNGRY LION IS ON THE LOOSE. OPENS SATURDAY. 1 AND 3 P.M. SATURDAY-SUNDAY. THROUGH JULY 16. $8; $6 CHILDREN. MADCAP PRODUCTIONS PUPPET THEATRE: CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM, 953 EDEN PARK DR., MOUNT ADAMS. 721-ARTS.

YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN -- Good grief! The lovable lug is back! Opens Wednesday. 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Through Aug. 6. $14; $12 students and seniors. Showboat Majestic, Public Landing, Downtown. 241-6550.Classical Music CINCINNATI POPS ORCHESTRA -- THEY SAY THE NEON LIGHTS ARE BRIGHT ON BROADWAY, OR AT LEAST ALONG THE RIVER AS THE POPS CELEBRATES THE BEST OF BROADWAY. 8:30 P.M. FRIDAY-SATURDAY. $35-$16. RIVERBEND MUSIC CENTER, KELLOGG AVENUE, ANDERSON. 381-3300.

CONCERTS IN THE PARKS -- RAISON D'ETRE GETS A LITTLE FOLKY. 7 P.M. SUNDAY. FREE. WOODLAND MOUND, WESTON AMPHITHEATER, ANDERSON TWP. 521-PARK.

JAZZ IN JULY SERIES -- THE AFRO-RICAN ENSEMBLE GETS CRAZY. 7 P.M. FRIDAY. FREE. MAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY, 800 VINE ST., DOWNTOWN. 369-6945.

SATURDAY NIGHT IN THE PARK -- The Sound Body Jazz will be heard loud. 7 p.m. Saturday. Free. Winton Woods, Springfield Twp. 521-PARK.Vocal Arts AIDA -- ONE OF OPERA'S MOST POWERFUL LOVE TRIANGLES JOINS THE CINCINNATI OPERA'S SEASON. OPENS SATURDAY. 8 P.M. SATURDAY, JULY 19 & 22. THROUGH JULY 22. $85-$12. CINCINNATI OPERA: MUSIC HALL, 1241 ELM ST., OVER-THE-RHINE. 241-2742.

PELLÉAS ET MÉLISANDE -- It's like Melrose Place, only, you know, with operatic music and plenty of symbolism. Opens Thursday. 8 p.m. Thursday and Saturday. Through July 15. $85-$12. Cincinnati Opera: Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. 241-2742.BASTILLE DAY 2000 -- MONTOGOMERY'S CELEBRATION INSPIRED BY IT'S SISTER CITY NEUILLY-PLAISANCE, FRANCE FEATURES AN UNVEILING OF A PAINTING BY FREDERIC BONIN PISSARRO, A CONCERT BY THE MENU'S, RICH UNCLE SKELETON, H-BOMB FERGUSON AND MANNY BATULE JAZZ QUARTET, GAMES AND FOOD. NOON-11 P.M. SATURDAY. FREE. MONTGOMERY ROAD, MONTGOMERY. 513-794-1734.

BUDDHIST CINCINNATI -- HOSTS SAKA DAWA PICNIC SUPPER AND MEDITATION. 7 P.M. FRIDAY. AULT PARK, HYDE PARK. THE MEDITATION AND EDUCATION CENTER OPENS. NOON. SUNDAY. BINKA, 4011 ALLSTON ST., OAKLEY. 513-531-6032.

AN EVENING OF LIGHTS, MIRRORS, ALLURE AND MUSIC -- MITCHELL'S SALON & DAY SPA PROVIDES AN INTERACTIVE BEAUTY SALON WITH FREE MAKEOVERS AND GIFT BAGS BEFORE STING'S CONCERT. 5:30-7:30 P.M. SUNDAY. RIVERBEND MUSIC CENTER, 6295 KELLOGG AVE., ANDERSON. 513-564-0700.

FILM FESTIVAL AND INTERNET "NEW MEDIA" SEMINAR -- THE DOCUMENTARY INSTITUTE OF ANTIOCH COLLEGE PRESENTS A SERIES OF FILM AND MEDIA EVENTS FOR SUMMER 2000, INCLUDING A TWO-WEEK FILM FESTIVAL POST-1989:RETROSPECTIVE, INDEPENDENT MEDIA CULTURE IN EASTERN EUROPE AND THREE SEMINARS ABOUT DIGITAL CULTURE. VARIOUS TIMES. THROUGH JULY 21. ANTIOCH COLLEGE, LIVERMORE STREET, YELLOW SPRINGS. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 937-754-6633.

HOT TIMES ... COOL FILMS 2000 -- THE ANNUAL SERIES CONTINUES WITH JAMES STEWART AND GRACE KELLY IN ALFRED HITCHCOCK'S REAR WINDOW. THERE WILL BE FREE POPCORN AND SODA, A PRE-SHOW ORGAN CONCERT AND CLASSIC CARTOONS AS WELL. 7:30 P.M. FRIDAY-SATURDAY; 3 P.M. SUNDAY. $3.75. VICTORIA THEATRE ASSOCIATION, FIRST AND MAIN STREETS, DAYTON, OHIO. 937-228-3630.

GOLDSTAR CHILIFEST -- A CELEBRATION OF THE OTHER CINCINNATI MEAT -- CHILI. LISTEN TO THE MICHAEL STANLEY BAND AND NIGHT RANGER. PREPARE YOUR TASTEBUDS FOR SPICY DISHES FROM 20 RESTAURANTS. THERE'S ALSO A KIDZONE AND A JALAPENO-EATING CONTEST. 11 A.M.-11 P.M. SATURDAY; 11 A.M.-9 P.M. SUNDAY. YEATMAN'S COVE, DOWNTOWN. 513-579-3191.

HOXWORTH SUMMER BLOOD DRIVE -- "GIVE A PINT, GET A PINT" OFFERS A PINT OF HOMEMADE BRAND ICE CREAM IN EXCHANGE FOR A PINT OF BLOOD. YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 17, WEIGH AT LEAST 100 LBS. AND BE IN GOOD HEALTH TO GIVE BLOOD. PLEASE BRING IDENTIFICATION. 10 A.M.-4 P.M. SATURDAY. NORTHGATE MALL, DILLARD'S WING, COLERAIN AVE., COLERAIN. 513-558-1299.

TIBETAN MONKS -- THE DAGON GADEN TENSUN-LING BUDDHIST MONASTERY OFFERS A "DHARMA DISCOURSE." 7-9 P.M. FRIDAY. $20 DONATION, IF POSSIBLE, NO ONE TURNED AWAY. OLD ST. GEORGE CHURCH, 42 CALHOUN ST., CLIFTON. 513-947-8334.

WB64 FREE FRIDAY FLICKS -- Enjoy a family movie under the stars. The annual series begins with The Phantom Menace. 9 p.m. Friday. Parky's Farm, Winton Woods. 513-521-7275.BOAR GUIDED TOUR OF DOWNTOWN PIGS -- HERE'S A PIG. THERE'S A PIG. EVERYWHERE'S A PIG, PIG. AND TOUR GUIDES CAN TELL YOU ALL THE SWINE INFORMATION. MEET AT THE FOUNTAIN. 10-11 A.M. SATURDAY. FREE. FOUNTAIN SQUARE, DOWNTOWN. 513-333-0388.

BIG PIG JAZZ GIGS -- Features Sandy Suskind Trio. 2-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum, Sculpture Garden, 953 Eden Park Dr., Walnut Hills. 513-639-2995.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES -- OFFERS "FORGIVENESS: THE GATEWAY TO PEACE," A ONE SESSION PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN EXPLORING THE ROLE OF FORGIVENESS IN THEIR LIVES. 7-9 P.M. THURSDAY. $10. MERCY HOLISTIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER, MT. AIRY. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES AT 241-7745.

CIVIC GARDEN CENTER -- SUE TRUSTY TEACHES "FLOWER ARRANGING FROM THE GARDEN," A CLASS EMPHASIZING INFORMATION ON GROWING, CONDITIONING, AD PREPARING FLOWERS FOR ARRANGING. NO PREREQUISITE. 6:30-9:30 P.M. TUESDAYS JULY 18 AND 25. $109. 2715 READING ROAD. FOR INFORMATION, CALL 221-0981.

CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATER -- SUSAN MOSER LEADS THE "MOVEMENT IMPROVISATION CLASS." NO DANCE TRAINING OR PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. TUESDAYS THROUGH JULY 25. $10 PER CLASS. COLLEGE HILL TOWN HALL, 1805 LARCH AVE, COLLEGE HILL. FOR DIRECTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION, CALL CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATER AT 591-1222.

COMMUNITIES UNITED FOR ACTION -- SPONSORS A FOUR-WEEK SERIES OF FREE HOMEBUYER CLASSES. 7-9 P.M. TUESDAY EVENINGS BEGINNING JULY 11. CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT THE WOMEN'S CONNECTION, 4042 GLENWAY AVE., PRICE HILL. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER, CALL 541-2709.

THE GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY -- PRESENTS "WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE," AN EIGHT-WEEK LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM COVERING GRANT WRITING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION. 6-9 P.M. TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS THROUGH AUG. 15. FREE TO CINCINNATI RESIDENTS. CLASS SIZE LIMITED. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT RODNEY BROWN AT 487-4562.

KINCAID REGIONAL THEATRE -- Hosts a drama workshop for ages 12-16 that explores elements of improv, comedy and stage combat. No experience necessary. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 17-21. $20. Griffin Centre, Pendleton County Fairgrounds, Falmouth, KY. For more information or to register, call 654-2636 or 1 (800) 647-SHOW.

Theater OpportunitiesBEECHMONT PLAYERS -- AUDITIONS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AGATHA CHRISTIE'S THE UNEXPECTED GUEST WILL BE HELD 7-9 P.M. SUNDAY AND MONDAY. PARTS FOR SEVEN MEN AGES 19-50 AND THREE WOMEN AGES 30-70. FAITH UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 6886 SALEM RD., ANDERSON TOWNSHIP. 232-7662.

THE FOOTLIGHTERS, INC. -- ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR THEIR FALL PRODUCTION OF OKLAHOMA. PLEASE HAVE A SONG PREPARED, BE PREPARED TO READ FROM THE SCRIPT, AND BRING A RECENT PHOTO TO THE AUDITION. 2-5 P.M. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, STAINED GLASS THEATRE, 8TH AND YORK STREETS, NEWPORT, KY. FOR AUDITION INFORMATION, CALL JIM AT 245-1868. FOR PRODUCTION INFORMATION, CALL PEGGY AT 661-4359.

IF THEATRE COLLECTIVE -- SEEKS SEVEN ACTORS IN THEIR 20S-30S FOR ITS UPCOMING PRODUCTION OF BLUE WINDOW. AUDITIONS HELD ON SUNDAY. AUDITIONEES SHOULD PREPARE A MONOLOGUE AND BRING A HEADSHOT AND RéSUMé. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, CALL 961-7434.

MARIEMONT PLAYERS -- ENGLISH ACCENTS NEEDED FOR AN UPCOMING PERFORMANCE OF ALAN AYCKBURN'S LIVING TOGETHER. THREE MEN AND THREE WOMEN IN THEIR 30S ARE NEEDED. AUDITIONS HELD AT 2 P.M. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AT WALTON CREEK THEATER, 4101 WALTON CREEK ROAD, MARIEMONT.

MERI PRANXSTERS -- SEEKING MEN AND WOMEN TO FILL A FEW REMAINING ROLES IN THEIR FALL SHOW, CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL BY OSCAR NOMINATED COMPOSER TREY PARKER. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL JAMES AT 232-5749.

ROTARY REVELS 2001 -- IS LOOKING FOR ITS NEXT DIRECTOR AND MUSICAL TO BE PRODUCED MARCH 2001. FILL OUT AND RETURN A MUSICAL SELECTION SHEET BY JULY 15 TO BART DRAKE, 1328 CLEVELAND AVE., HAMILTON, OH 45013. FOR QUESTIONS, CONTACT BART DRAKE AT 896-6202 OR BJ6202D@NETSCAPE.NET.

VILLAGE PLAYERS OF FORT THOMAS -- Seek two women, ages 20-35 and 35-70; and four men, two ages 25-30, one ages 30-40, and one ages 35-70 for their production of James Sherman's comedy Beau Jest. Auditions will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Village Players Theater, 8 N. Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas, KY. For more information, contact Dennis Schwendemann at 859-392-8899 or email to schwendl@fuse.net. Contests & Grants BACK ON THE BLOCK YOUTH TALENT FESTIVAL -- ALL PERFORMING TALENTS WELCOME! TWO AGE GROUPS: AGES 5-12 & 13-UP, WITH CASH SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED IN EACH AGE CATEGORY. PERFORMANCES LIMITED TO 3-5 MINUTES. AUDITION FORMS CAN BE PICKED UP AT CINCINNATI COMMUNITY CENTERS AND THE CINCINNATI HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION. NO PROFANITY/OBSCENITY PLEASE. REGISTER AND AUDITION 6 P.M. JULY 19 AT THE NORTH AVONDALE COMMUNITY CENTER, 617 CLINTON SPRINGS AVE., NORTH AVONDALE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 761-7776 OR 352-3237.

NEW JERSEY RAINBOW POETS -- Religious/spiritual poetry is sought for this free contest. Over $3,000 in prizes. Deadline for entries is July 20. To enter, send a poem of 21 lines or less to Free Poetry Contest, PMB70, 103 N. Wood Ave., Linden, NJ 07036, or enter online at www.freecontest.com. For more information, contact Dr. John Scribner at john@mighty.net. DONNA ALBRECHT -- MISTER RODGERS, GLORIA GAYNOR AND ZIG ZIGLAR ARE A FEW OF THE FAMOUS PEOPLE WHO SHARE THEIR FAVORITE BIBLE STORIES AND HOW THESE STORIES HAVE IMPACTED THEIR LIVES IN ALBRECHT'S I LOVE TO TELL A STORY. 1 P.M. SATURDAY. JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS, 2692 MADISON ROAD, NORWOOD. 513-396-8960.

BEACH PARTY -- LEIS, DOOR PRIZES AND A CONCERT BY THE SURFBAND THE MALADROITS TRANSFORM CINCINNATI'S HUMIDITY INTO HAWAII'S BEACHES. SATURDAY. BORDERS, 4530 EASTGATE BLVD., SUMMERSIDE. 513-943-0068.

ELIZABETH BERG -- INTRODUCES HER LATEST NOVEL OPEN HOUSE, A STORY ABOUT A HUSBAND WALKING OUT AND BOARDERS MOVING IN. 7 P.M. MONDAY. JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS, 2692 MADISON ROAD, NORWOOD. 396-8960. ... 7-8 P.M. BOOKS & CO., 350 E. STROOP ROAD, DAYTON, OHIO. 800-777-4881.

JESSICA CARE-MOORE -- THE HIP HOP POET AND SPOKEN WORD ARTIST PERFORMS. ... 7 P.M. WEDNESDAY. KOWTOW, 6 W. CORRY ST., CLIFTON. 221­1777. ... 7-9 P.M. THURSDAY. SEASONGOOD PAVILION, EDEN PARK. 333-0388.

JIM CARROLL -- VOLK/ CONTEMPORARY SUMMER PROJECT INITIATIVE ENDS IT'S SEASON WITH A PERFORMANCE BY CARROLL. WIDELY KNOWN AS THE AUTHOR OF THE BASKETBALL DIARIES, HE HAS RECENTLY RELEASED VOID OF COURSE, A COLLECTION OF POETRY, AND POOLS OF MERCURY, A COMBINATION OF SONGS AND MUSIC-BACKED SPOKEN-WORD PIECES. SEATING LIMITED. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. 9 P.M. SATURDAY. VOLK, 214 E. 14TH ST., OVER-THE-RHINE. 513-651-1817.

EUGENE CERNAN -- THIS ASTRONAUT DISCUSSES AND SIGNS HIS BOOK ABOUT HIS CAREER IN THE AMERICAN SPACE PROGRAM, THE LAST MAN ON THE MOON. 7-8 P.M. THURSDAY. BOOKS & CO., 350 E. STROOP ROAD, DAYTON, OHIO. 800-777-4881.

JOHN DRURY -- THE DISAPPEARING TOWN, THE DEBUT BOOK OF POETRY FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PROFESSOR, TRAVELS FROM VENICE TO THE EASTERN SHORE OF MARYLAND. 7 P.M. WEDNESDAY. JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS, 2692 MADISON ROAD, NORWOOD. 513-396-8960.

PATRICIA GAFFNEY -- DISCUSSES AND SIGNS CIRCLE OF THREE, A NOVEL ABOUT THREE GENERATIONS OF WOMEN. 7 P.M. THURSDAY. JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS, 2692 MADISON ROAD, NORWOOD. 513-396-8960. ... 7-8 P.M. FRIDAY. BOOKS & CO., 350 E. STROOP ROAD, DAYTON, OHIO. 800-777-4881.

R.A. SALVATORE -- DEMONWARS TRILOGY AUTHOR INTRODUCES THE FIRST VOLUME OF A NEW SAGA MORTALIS. 1:30-2:30 P.M. SUNDAY. BOOKS & CO., 350 E. STROOP ROAD, DAYTON, OHIO. 800-777-4881.

ROSEMARY SMITH -- CHILDREN OF THE DOME IS SMITH'S COLLECTION OF TRUE STORIES OF FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST CHILDREN. 7 P.M. TUESDAY. JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS, 2692 MADISON ROAD, NORWOOD. 513-396-8960.

ARALEE STRANGE AND MICHELLE RED ELK -- THESE POETS READ FROM SELECTED WORKS. 7 P.M. FRIDAY. VOLK, 214 E. 14TH ST., OVER-THE-RHINE. 513-651-1817.

CAMILLA WARRICK -- Local writer and longtime friend of the Crazy Ladies shares her personal story, Home Is Where I Live. 7 p.m. Friday. Crazy Ladies, 4039 Hamilton Ave., Hamilton. 513-541-4198.Young ReadersCHILDREN'S STORYTIME AT BARNES & NOBLE -- CHILDREN AGES 3-7 CAN ENJOY MONKEY STORIES. 11 A.M. THURSDAY AND SATURDAY. BARNES & NOBLE CAFE, 895 E. KEMPER ROAD, SPRINGDALE. 513-671-3822.

KIDS STORYTIME AT BORDERS -- NEW STORIES AND OLD FAVORITES ARE READ AT THIS WEEKLY EVENT. FOR CHILDREN AGES 8 AND UNDER. 11 A.M. SATURDAY. ... 11711 PRINCETON PIKE, SPRINGDALE. 513-671-5852. ... 9459 COLERAIN AVE., BEVIS. 513-245-9898.

LIBRARY STORYTIMES FOR KIDS -- LOCAL PUBLIC LIBRARIES OFFER READING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR BABIES, TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS, BEDTIME, OLDER KIDS AND FOR THE FAMILY. CALL YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY BRANCH FOR SPECIFIC TIMES AND EVENTS.

STORYTIME FOR PRESCHOOLERS AT BARNES & NOBLE -- EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY AT 10:30 A.M. BARNES & NOBLE, 9891 WATERSTONE BLVD., DEERFIELD TWP. 513-683-5599.

TUESDAY TOTS -- STORIES AND SNACKS ARE OFFERED EVERY TUESDAY AT 11 A.M. BORDERS, 9459 COLERAIN AVE., BEVIS. 513-245-9898.

WEE READ -- Weekly preschool storytime. 10 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Borders, 11711 Princeton Pike, Springdale. 513-671-5852.GroupsAFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE BOOK GROUP -- MEETS THE THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH. BORDERS, 9459 COLERAIN AVE., BEVIS. 513-245-9898.

AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE GROUP -- MEETS THE SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH. BORDERS, 11711 PRINCETON PIKE, SPRINGDALE. 513-671-5852.

AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES GROUP -- MEETS THE FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. BARNES & NOBLE, 7663 MALL ROAD, FLORENCE. 859-647-6400.

BOOKMARKS BOOK GROUP -- MEETS 7:30 P.M. THE THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH, SEPTEMBER-APRIL. BARNES & NOBLE, 9891 WATERSTONE BLVD., DEERFIELD TWP. 513-683-5599.

CHRISTIAN WRITERS FELLOWSHIP -- MEETS AT 7:30 P.M. ON THE SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH AT VINEYARD COMMUNITY CHURCH, 1391 E. CRESCENTVILLE ROAD, SPRINGDALE. 513-521-1913.

CINCINNATI PLAYWRIGHTS -- MEETS AT 7 P.M. EVERY MONDAY AT THE CARNEGIE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, ROBBINS AND SCOTT STREETS, COVINGTON. 859-556-3914.

CINCINNATI WRITERS' PROJECT -- THE SUPPORT GROUP FOR WRITERS OF ALL GENRES MEETS MONTHLY. CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER, 1028 SCOTT ST., COVINGTON. 513-697-9195.

CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE -- MEETS THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. THORNAPPLE BOOKS & WINE SHOP, 7831 CINCINNATI-DAYTON ROAD, WEST CHESTER. 513-759-9907.

CLASSICS -- MEETS THE THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. BARNES & NOBLE, 7663 MALL ROAD, FLORENCE. 859-647-6400.

COFFEE CHATS -- THIS OPRAH BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION GROUP MEETS THE FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH. BORDERS, 9459 COLERAIN AVE., BEVIS. 513-245-9898.

CONTEMPORARY FICTION GROUP -- READS DAISY FAY AND THE MIRACLE MAN. MEETS THE THIRD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 1 P.M. BARNES & NOBLE, 9891 WATERSTONE BLVD., DEERFIELD TWP. 513-683-5599.

CONTEMPORARY WOMEN'S GROUP -MEETS THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. BARNES & NOBLE, 7663 MALL ROAD, FLORENCE. 859-647-6400.

CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD BOOK GROUP -- THIS GROUP MEETS THE FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH TO DISCUSS THE WORKS OF NEALE DONALD WALSCH. NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME. BARNES & NOBLE, 7800 MONTGOMERY ROAD, KENWOOD. 513-794-9440.

CREATIVE WRITING GROUP -- MEETS THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH TO DISCUSS THE TRIALS OF WRITING FICTION AND POETRY. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME. BORDERS, 4530 EASTGATE BLVD., SUMMERSIDE. 513-943-0068.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP -THE GROUP MEETS 7 P.M. THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. BARNES & NOBLE, 7663 MALL ROAD, FLORENCE. 859-647-6400.

FICTION GROUP -- MEETS THE SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH. THORNAPPLE BOOKS & WINE SHOP, 7831 CINCINNATI-DAYTON ROAD, WEST CHESTER. 513-759-9907.

FICTION WRITER'S GROUP -- MEETS EVERY SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH. BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS. 895 KEMPER ROAD, SPRINGDALE. 513-671-3822.

GERMAN CLUB -- THIS GROUP MEETS AT 2 P.M. EVERY FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH. ALL LEVELS OF GERMAN SPEAKERS ARE WELCOME. BARNES & NOBLE, 7663 MALL ROAD, FLORENCE. 859-647-6400.

GREATER CINCINNATI ASSOCIATION FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL TYPE BOOK GROUP -- THE GROUP MEETS THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 7 P.M. BARNES & NOBLE, 9891 WATERSTONE BLVD., DEERFIELD TWP. 513-683-5599.

THE HARRY POTTER WITHDRAWAL CLUB -- THIS GROUP IS DESIGNED TO FILL THE VOID BETWEEN THE RELEASE OF NEW J.K. ROWLING NOVELS. JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS, 2692 MADISON ROAD, NORWOOD. 513-396-8960.

INVITE THE LIGHT: SPIRITUAL MATTERS -- IT'S AN ENLIGHTENING DISCUSSION OF TOPICS RANGING FROM ANGELS TO PHILOSOPHY. 7 P.M. WEDNESDAY. BARNES & NOBLE, 7800 MONTGOMERY ROAD, KENWOOD. 513-794-9440.

MERCANTILE LIBRARY DISCUSSION GROUP -- HOSTS A BOOK DISCUSSION AND LUNCHEON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT NOON. $12 FOR NON-MEMBERS; FREE TO MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS. MERCANTILE LIBRARY BUILDING, 11TH FLOOR, 414 WALNUT ST., DOWNTOWN. 513-621-0717.

METAPHYSICAL DISCUSSION GROUP -- MEETS EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY TO SHARE OPINIONS ON VARIOUS TOPICS. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME. BORDERS, 4530 EASTGATE BLVD., SUMMERSIDE. 513-943-0068.

MOTHER-DAUGHTER BOOK GROUP -JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS, 2692 MADISON ROAD, NORWOOD. 513-396-8960.

MYSTERY BOOK GROUP -- MEETS THE THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH. BORDERS, 11711 PRINCETON PIKE, SPRINGDALE. 513-671-5852.

NORTHEAST WELCOMER'S BOOK CLUB -- THIS CLUB MEETS THE THIRD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 10 A.M. AND IS THE PLACE TO MEET NEW FRIENDS. BARNES & NOBLE, 9891 WATERSTONE BLVD., DEERFIELD TWP. 513-683-5599.

NOT MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL BOOK CLUB -- MEETS ON THE SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME. CALL LINDA AT 937-298-6540. BOOKS & CO., 350 E. STROOP ROAD, DAYTON, OHIO. 800-777-4881.

OHIO SCREENWRITER'S ASSOCIATION -- THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE ADVANCEMENT OF ALL SCREENWRITERS THROUGH MONTHLY MEETINGS, NEWSLETTERS, SCREENWRITING SEMINARS AND NETWORKING. 513-731-9212.

OHIO VALLEY ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA -- MEETS EVERY SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH TO TALK ABOUT THE WRITING INDUSTRY, ROMANCE WRITING IN PARTICULAR. BARNES & NOBLE, 7800 MONTGOMERY ROAD, KENWOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT LINDA AT 513-863-6053.

OPEN MIC POETRY READINGS -- THE SECOND AND FOURTH SUNDAYS OF EACH MONTH AT 7 P.M. BASE GALLERY, 1311 MAIN ST., OVER-THE-RHINE. 513-721-BASE.

OPRAH'S BOOK GROUP -- DISCUSSES THE TALK SHOW HOST'S LATEST LITERARY PICKS EVERY FOURTH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH. BARNES & NOBLE, 7663 MALL ROAD, FLORENCE. 859-647-6400.

PASS THE WORD BOOK CLUB -- THIS GROUP MEETS TO DISCUSS BOOKS BY PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT. SALAAM EAST, 2907 WOODBURN AVE. 513-961-2503.

PHILOSOPHER'S COMPASS GROUP -- THIS GROUP MEETS THE FINAL TUESDAY OF THE MONTH. BORDERS, 11711 PRINCETON PIKE, SPRINGDALE. 513-671-5852.

POETRY READING -- FEATURES A SPEAKER AND A LIMITED OPEN MIC ON THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH. 8-9 P.M. BABA BUDAN, 243 CALHOUN ST., CLIFTON HEIGHTS. 513-221-1911.

POETS ANONYMOUS -- MEETS FROM 7-9 P.M. THE SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH. ARNOLD'S, 210 E. EIGHTH ST., DOWNTOWN. 513-831-0501.

PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS -- LESLIE STAHL'S REPORTING LIVE. 1:30 P.M. JULY 13. HARRISON, 300 GEORGE ST. 513-369-4442. ... FRANK HERBERT'S THE WHITE PLAGUE. 7 P.M. JULY 13. HYDE PARK, ERIE AVE. 513-369-4456. ... ELIZABETH BERG'S THE PULL OF THE MOON. 7 P.M. JULY 13. NORWOOD, 4325 MONTGOMERY ROAD. 513-369-6037. ... MAEVE BINCHY'S ECHOES. 10:30 A.M. JULY 14. GREEN TOWNSHIP REGIONAL, 6525 BRIDGETOWN ROAD, 513-369-6095. ... FRANKLIN WHITE'S CUP OF LOVE. 6:30 P.M. JULY 17. MADIOSNVILLE, 4830 WHETSEL AVE., 513-369-6029. ... KAYE GIBBONS ELLEN FOSTER. 7 P.M. JULY 18. DELHI TWP., 5095 FOLEY ROAD. 513-369-6019. ... GLORIA VANDERBILT'S A MOTHER'S STORY. 7 P.M. JULY 17. PLEASANT RIDGE, 5233 MONTGOMERY ROAD. 513-369-4488. ... AGATHA CHRISTIE'S THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD. 7:30 P.M. JULY 24. ANDERSON REGIONAL. 513-369-6030. ... DONNA WOOLFOLK CROSS' POPE JOAN. 7 P.M. JULY 27. MARIEMONT, 3810 POCAHONTAS AVE. 513-369-4467. ... OLIVER SACKS' THE MAN WHO MISTOOK HIS WIFE FOR A HAT AND OTHER CLINICAL TALES. 7 P.M. JULY 27. MOUNT HEALTHY, 7608 HAMILTON AVE. 513-369-4469. ... LOUIS DE BERNIERES' CORELLI'S MANDOLIN. 7:30 P.M. JULY 27. WESTWOOD, 3345 EPWORTH AVE. 513-369-4474.

QUEEN CITY WRITERS' CLUB -- THE GROUP MEETS 7:30-9:30 P.M. THE THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH. NORTHSIDE BANK AND TRUST, 9315 COLERAIN AVE., COLERAIN TWP. 513-522-0108.

SALON READING GROUP -- MEETS THE FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. BORDERS, 4530 EASTGATE BLVD., SUMMERSIDE. 513-943-0068.

SCI-FI/FANTASY GROUP -- THIS GROUP MEETS THE SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH. BORDERS, 9459 COLERAIN AVE., BEVIS. 513-245-9898.

SINGLES BOOK CLUB -- MEETS THE THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL LINDA AT 937-298-6540. BOOKS & CO., 350 E. STROOP ROAD, DAYTON, OHIO. 800-777-4881.

SKINNY BOOK CLUB -- MEETS THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY OTHER MONTH. THE NEXT MEETING WILL DISCUSS AND TRADE THE MOST RIDICULOUS ROMANCE NOVELS THE GROUP MEMBERS CAN FIND. BORDERS, 9459 COLERAIN AVE., BEVIS. 513-245-9898.

SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS -- THE ORGANIZATION OF WORKING JOURNALISTS AND WRITERS OFFERS MONTHLY PROGRAMS, NEWSLETTERS AND A SUBSCRIPTION TO QUILL. LOCAL AND/OR NATIONAL DUES. TIM BONFIELD, 513-768-8369.

TEA & INSANITY -- THIS IS AN OPEN-MINDED, HIGHLY SUPPORTIVE, SLIGHTLY CRAZED SYMPOSIUM FOR SHARING WRITING EXPERIMENTS. MEETS THE THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH. BARNES & NOBLE, 7800 MONTGOMERY ROAD, KENWOOD. 513-794-9440.

TOWN AND COUNTRY IRREGULARS -- THIS MYSTERY BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP MEETS THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH IN THE BUSINESS STORE. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME. BOOKS & CO., 350 E. STROOP ROAD, DAYTON, OHIO. CALL LINDA AT 937-298-6540.

TRIUNE BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP -- MEETS THE FINAL THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. TRIUNE BOOKS AND BIBLES, 1329 TENNESSEE AVE., BOND HILL. 513-242-7451.

TUESDAY BOOK CLUB -- MEETS THE FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. BOOKS & CO., 350 E. STROOP ROAD, DAYTON, OHIO. 800-777-4881.

"UNDER DISCUSSION" ANCIENT WANDERINGS -- MEETS THE SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH. 7 P.M. JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS, 2692 MADISON ROAD, NORWOOD. 513-396-8960.

"UNDER DISCUSSION" FILM -MEETS THE FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH. JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS, 2692 MADISON ROAD, NORWOOD. 513-396-8960.

"UNDER DISCUSSION" MYSTERY -- MEETS THE THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH. JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS, 2692 MADISON ROAD, NORWOOD. 513-396-8960.

"UNDER DISCUSSION" SO, YOU THOUGHT WERE DONE WITH FAIRY TALES -- MEETS THE FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH. JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS, 2692 MADISON ROAD, NORWOOD. 513-396-8960.

THE UNSTUCK WRITERS WORKSHOP -- MEETS MONTHLY TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF LOCAL AFRICAN-AMERICAN WRITERS. FOR INFORMATION CALL 513-542-5109.

USS AQUILA -- MEETS IN THE CAFE EVERY SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH TO DISCUSS A VARIETY OF ECLECTIC TOPICS. BARNES & NOBLE, 7663 MALL ROAD, FLORENCE. 859-647-6400.

U.T. WRITING GROUP -- MEETS THE FOURTH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7 P.M. ADULTS AND TEENS WHO ENJOY WRITING AND WANT TO LEARN FROM EACH OTHER AND OFFER SUPPORT ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. UNION TOWNSHIP BRANCH LIBRARY, 4462 MT. CARMEL-TOBASCO ROAD. 513-528-1744.

VICTORIAN BOOK CLUB -- MEETS SELECTED SUNDAYS OF THE THIS SUMMER AT 2 P.M. BEGINS WITH AN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING ON JULY 16. MEETING ROOM, MAIN LIBRARY, 800 VINE ST., DOWNTOWN. 513-369-6945.

WHODUNITS -- THIS GROUP MEETS THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7 P.M. BORDERS, 9459 COLERAIN AVE., BEVIS. 513-245-9898.

WOMEN IN SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY -- MEETS THE SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH. BARNES & NOBLE, 7800 MONTGOMERY ROAD, KENWOOD. 513-794-9440.

WRITERS GROUP -- MEETS MONTHLY TO PRESENT AND DISCUSS THEIR ORIGINAL WORK. NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME. BOOKS & CO., 350 E. STROOP ROAD, DAYTON, OHIO. CALL STEVE AT 937-298-6540.

YORK STREET POETRY READINGS -- Poetry readings are held the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 8 p.m. York Street Cafe, Fifth and York Streets, Newport. 859-921-9039.EnvironmentalEARTHSAVE CINCINNATI -- FOCUSES ON ENVIRONMENTAL AND EARTH-CONSCIOUS ISSUES. HOLDS A VEGGIE POTLUCK DINNER THE THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH AT ST. JOHN'S UNITARIAN CHURCH IN CLIFTON. 6-8:30 P.M. $2 WITH DISH; $5 WITHOUT DISH. ... A DINING-OUT EVENT AT AREA RESTAURANTS WITH PLANT-BASED MENU OPTIONS OCCURS ON THE FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH. 6 P.M. 929-2500.

FRESH -- THE FERNALD RESIDENTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY & HEALTH MEETS AT 7:30 P.M. ON THE FOURTH THURSDAY OF EVERY OTHER MONTH. VENICE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 4244 LAYHIGH ROAD, ROSS. 738-8055.

FRIENDS OF THE ZOO -- THIS YOUNG ADULT SOCIAL GROUP MEETS THE LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6:30 P.M. WITH INFORMATION ON SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. 731-1138 OR 559-7736.

HAMILTON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES PROJECT -- HOLDS WEEKLY MEETINGS CONCERNING INDOOR AND OUTDOOR AIR POLLUTION, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, CONTAMINATED SITES, NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, WASTE GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT, LAND USE, SEWAGE AND FLOODING. 2828 VERNON PLACE, AVONDALE. 221-8853.

NORTHSIDE GREENSPACE -- Established to protect and enhance open spaces and natural areas in Northside and vicinity. P.O. Box 23306, Cincinnati, OH 45223. 541-9119.

RecreationalCINCINNATI PARK BOARD EVENTS -- QUEEN CITY BALLADEERS FEATURE FOLK MUSIC FROM LOCAL PERFORMERS. 7:30 P.M. FRIDAY. SEASONGOOD PAVILION, EDEN PARK. 352-4080. ... PARK NATURALISTS INTRODUCE YOU TO THE STARS IN PUBLIC PLANETARIUM PROGRAMS. 8 P.M. FRIDAY. TRAILSIDE NATURE CENTER, BURNET WOODS. 751-3679. ... EXPLORE THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF FERNBANK PARK THROUGH A CASUAL INTERPRETIVE WALK. 3 P.M. SATURDAY. FERNBANK PARK, SAYLER PARK. 751-3679. ... LEARN ABOUT CINCINNATI'S RICH FOSSIL HISTORY. 10 A.M. TUESDAY AT CALDWELL NATURE CENTER, CARTHAGE; AND1 P.M. TUESDAY AT STANBERRY PARK, MT. WASHINGTON. 421-5707, EXT. 17. ... PETE WAGNER'S ORCHESTRA PLAYS FOR SWING ENTHUSIASTS OF ALL AGES7:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY AT RAPID RUN PARK, WEST PRICE HILL. 352-4080.

HAMILTON COUNTY PARK DISTRICT -- Search for plants with curious folk histories along Pin Oak Trail. 10 a.m. Saturday. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve. ... "Animal Appetites" focuses on nature's food chain. 2 p.m. Saturday, Miami Whitewater Forest. ... Patti Miller presents a jumping clinic. 1-5 p.m. Sunday at the Riding Center. ... "Family Campfire" at Woodland Mound. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. ... Take an "Early Bird Walk." 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. Withrow Nature Preserve. ... Sharon Woods features Reptile and Amphibian Weekend. Live amphibians: 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday; live reptiles 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday. ... Test your local wildlife knowledge with "Beat the Clock." 2 p.m. Sunday. Miami Whitewater Forest. ... Milkweed Village deals with the busy mini-ecosystem of the milkweed plant. 3 p.m. Sunday, Winton Centre Auditorium, Winton Woods. ... All programs are free and open to the public. A valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle permit is required to enter the parks ($1 daily; $3 annual). For more information, call 521-7275.

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