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Clubs

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.

THE BALCONY: Live music - Rank & Co., 10:30 p.m. Nov. 29; cover charge. 116 E. High St., Oxford, (513) 523-4700, WWW.myspace.com/balconybar.

BARB'S PUB: Sneaky Neighbor Band, Nov. 23-24; 1714 Tytus Ave., Middletown, (513) 423-5204.

BARNEY'S BAR: open 5:30 a.m., 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.

BELOW ZERO LOUNGE: 'Melange ... blend in,' presented by DJ Chris Paul, Every first Saturday starting at 10 p.m. Upstairs of the Below Zero Lounge in Cincinnati, $5 before 11 p.m., $10 after 11 p.m. Age: 21 and older. 1122 Walnut St., Cincinnati, (513) 421-ZERO (9376), www.belowzerolounge.com/index.html.

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.

BLUE WISP JAZZ CLUB: Blue Wisp Big Band, Wednesdays, $8; 318 E. Eighth St., downtown Cincinnati. (513) 241-WISP (9477), www.bluewispjazzclub.com.

BOB'S CAFE: Thursday, Double D's Music and Karaoke, 8:30 p.m.; 668 Hooven, Hamilton, (513) 844-6900.

BOTTUMS-UP TAVERN & GRILL: Monday Night Football with drink specials; Tuesday, bucket specials; Wednesday and Saturday, 25 cent wings; Thursdays, draft special; Fridays, DJ Wolf; Happy Hour half priced appetizers daily 3 to 6 p.m., football draft beer specials all season, electronic darts, Diamond pool tables, Golden Tee, 2229 N. Verity Parkway, Middletown (513) 727-8493

BRENDA'S DOUBLE DEUCE: Cornhole 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: Techno Tuesdays, 11 p.m. Tuesdays, free. 36 E. High St., Oxford, (513) 523-1335, 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 nite every Tuesday, all ladies drinks half price 6 to 9 p.m.; customer appreciation nite, drinks half price 7 to 9 p.m.; super Sundays all beverages half price 3 to 5 p.m.; jukebox, outside patio with tail gate partying area, pool tables and dart machines, 112 Charles St., Middletown, (513) 424-3861.

C&C LOUNGE: No Limit Band, 9:30 p.m., Dec. 8, free; beer specials Tuesdays and 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, watch football, beer specials, 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday, karaoke with Joe Cross, 9:30 p.m.; Wednesday, draft specials; Thursday, Luck of draw darts, sign-up 7 p.m., Saturday, beer specials for all Ohio State games; Sunday, watch NFL games, beer specials, food and door prizes during all Bengal games; outside patio smoking section open, video cornhole game; 4440 S. Dixie Highway, Middletown, (513) 424-9243.

CHEYENNE CATTLE CO.: Stagger Lee, Nov. 23-24, 9:30 p.m., $3; big screen football every Sunday; free pool and jukebox every Monday; Karaoke with HHK Production, 8 p.m., Tuesdays; karaoke contest, Wednesdays; 80's with the ladies, Boogie Night, 9 p.m. Thursday; different drink specials every day; 4737 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, (513) 892-6900, www.cheyennecattle.com.

CLASSIC ROCK CAFE: Myron Gabbard with Brent Burch, Nov. 17, 9 p.m., free; 233 South B St., Hamilton. (513) 737-2337.

COOPER'S SPORTS BAR: Karaoke, Friday; karaoke/trivia with Donna Fox On The Run, Saturday; bucket special for football Sundays; special can beer prices, Mondays; patio beer garden now open; 4309 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown, (513) 425-0021.

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; can beer specials, Thursday; Orioles includes big screen, pool table, no cover. 980 E. Second St., Franklin, (937) 746-6146.

EASY'S IN THE VILLAGE: German Village Christmas Walk, Dec. 2, free appetizers and Santa on site; new management; daily lunch specials featuring Mexican and homemade Italian dishes; Wayne Davis every Wednesday, 7 to 11 p.m., free; Big Ten package and NFL Ticket; wing and drink specials, free juke box on Tuesday and Thursday; 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: Pokerface, Nov. 23; Ryan Broshear, Nov. 24; The Wayne Davis Band, Nov. 30; Acoustic Blue, Dec. 1; 2461 Ross-Millville Road, Ross, (513) 896-9051.

FROGGY BLUES CAFE: Will Fluke, Nov. 23-24; Stagger Lee, Nov. 29; Mild Eye, Nov. 30; Timeless Band, Dec. 1; Voted second place in the Best of the Southwest's favorite bar category, Karaoke Wednesdays, Luck of the draw darts and beer specials on NASCAR Sundays; Big Ten package and NFL ticket; beer and wing specials during Bengals games; live bands Thursday, Friday and Saturday. $3 cover, 21 and older. Electronic darts, pool. 10 S. American Way, Monroe, (513) 539-7150.

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.

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

JEFFERSON HALL: Tommy Tsunami and the Suicide Surfers, 10 p.m. Nov. 23; 3 Day Rule, 10 p.m. Nov. 30; My Sister Sarah, 10 p.m. Nov. 30; Jumping Dead Batteries, 10 p.m. Dec. 1. 1 Levee Way, Suite 2118, Newport, Ky., (859) 491 6200, www.jeffersonhall.com.

JEWELZ: 35 cent wings and special draft prices, Monday 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, Friday; special drafts prices from 2 to 5 p.m., DJ/KJ with George Applegate, Saturday; 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.

MADISON THEATER: Matt Wertz, 8 p.m. Nov. 24, $12 advance, $15 day of show. 730 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky., (859) 491-2444.

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

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

MUSTANG SALLY'S BAR: Voted second place in the Best of Southwest's favorite karaoke category, 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: Edge of Life with Grave Diggers, Nov. 23-24; DJ Riff every Wednesday; KC Sounds with Kim Dean every Thursday; Marine Corps Reserves "Toys for Tots" benefit, Dec. 1; wide screen TVs with NASCAR on Sunday, 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.

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: House Party, Nov. 23-24; Last Call, Nov. 30-Dec. 1; 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: James McBride, Nov. 23; Bill Littleford Jazz Trio, Nov. 24; James McBride, Nov. 28; Blues Merchants, Nov. 30; 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.

SHORT STOP'S BAR: Karaoke/DJ Stairway to the Stars, every other Saturday, starting Sept. 29, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; 55 S. Riverside Drive, New Miami, (513) 737-STOP (4534).

STADIUM SPORTS BAR: Rumrunners, 11 p.m. Nov. 30, cover charge. 16 S. Poplar St., Oxford, (513) 523-4661, www.myspace.com/stadiumbar.

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: The Big Bang, Nov. 24; Eric Leyton & The Bandits, Dec. 1; 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: Karaoke With Bonnie, 10 p.m. Tuesdays, free. 345 N. 3rd 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 price wine and jazz night, 5 p.m. Tuesdays, free; 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: 3 Sixty, Nov. 23; Prizoner, 10 p.m., Nov. 24; The Snow Shoe Crabs, Nov. 30; 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

THE VAN-DELLS: 9 p.m. Friday, Grand Victoria, 600 Grand Victoria Drive, Rising Sun, Ind.; (800) GRAND-11 (472-6311).

MATT WERTZ AND DAVE BARNES: 8 p.m. Saturday, Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky.; (859) 491-2444.

KOTTONMOUTH KINGS: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Cincinnati, (513) 872-8801.

COWBOY JUNKIES: 8 p.m. Nov. 27, 20th Cetury Theater, 3021 Madison Road, Oakley, (513) 731-8000.

LISA LAMPONELLI: 8 p.m. Nov. 30, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, (513) 721-8883.

LITTLE BROTHER: 8 p.m. Nov. 30, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Cincinnati, (513) 872-8801.

MURPHY THEATRE: Murphy Christmas Show, Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2, Dec. 7-9; Phil Dirt and the Dozers, 8 p.m. Jan. 12; 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.

BODOG BATTLE OF THE BANDS: 5 p.m. Dec. 1, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Cincinnati, (513) 872-8801.

PETER BJORN & JOHN: 8 a.m. Dec. 2, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Cincinnati, (513) 872-8801.

THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, (513) 721-8883.

UCP TOUR FEATURING CHRIS BROWN AND BOW WOW: 7 p.m. Dec. 6, U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, (513) 421-4111.

PAPA ROACH: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Cincinnati, (513) 872-8801.

STRAYLIGHT RUN: 8 p.m. Dec. 8, Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky.; (859) 491-2444.

THE STARTING LINE, SICK PUPPIES, THE ALMOST: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Cincinnati, (513) 872-8801.

HANNAH MONTANA AND MILEY CYRUS: Best of Both Worlds Tour, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, (513) 421-4111.

Music

JOHN DEBOER: Performance with Native American flute music and display of handcrafted Native American flutes, 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 25, free. Barnes & Noble, 9455 Civic Centre Blvd., West Chester Twp., (513) 755-2258, www.barnesandnoble.com.

CEREMONY OF CAROLS: Conducted by William Bausano Miami's Chamber Singers and Choraliers perform Benjamin Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols," 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Nov. 30; 8 p.m. Dec. 1, $5 public, $3 students. Kumler Chapel, Western Campus, Miami University, Oxford.

BLUEGRASS AT THE EAGLES: An evening of bluegrass with Vernon McIntyre's Appalachian Grass. Guest appearance by the Famous Old Time Music Company Student Band. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, $10 per person. Mt. Healthy Eagles Hall, 1620 Kinney Ave., Cincinnati, (513) 607-1874.

HOLIDAY JUBILEE: Presented by Pampers, holiday music by school choirs, church choirs, orchestras, jazz bands, dance troupes and ensembles from the Greater Cincinnati area, December 1, 2, 8, 15 and 16. Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sundays: noon to 4 p.m. National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, (877) 648-4838, www.freedomcenter.org/index.cfm.

OUTDOOR LIVING NATIVITY: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 16, 22 and 23, free, Lebanon Presbyterian Church, 123 N. East St., Lebanon, (513) 932-2751, www.lebanonpresbyterian.org.

SUNDAYS SOUNDS: Listen to Cunningham Duo and celebrate the Fairfield Lane Library's 40th anniversary, 2 to 4 p.m., Dec. 2, Lane Library, 1485 Corydale Drive, Fairfield, (513) 894-6557, www.lanepl.org.

SOUTHWESTERN OHIO SYMPHONIC BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT: 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2, free. Miami University, Dave Finkelman Auditorium, 4200 E. University Blvd., Middletown, (513) 727-3200.

MASON CHORALE WINTER CONCERT: Under the direction of Ron Melampy, will present a holiday concert at 8 p.m. The concert will feature Benjamin Britten's "Ceremony of Carols" accompanied by the Greater Cincinnati Talent Education Center Harp Ensemble. The second half of the program will feature the Mason Chorale. This concert is being presented as part of Christmas in Mason. Donations will be accepted, 8 p.m. Dec. 7, free, Heritage Presbyterian Church, 6546 S. Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, (513) 398-0100.

LEBANON SYMPHONY & CHORUS: Handel's Messiah, Dec. 14 and Dec. 16; 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.

MAJESTY OF CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Selections from Handel's "Messiah" and other holiday songs. $12 per person. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22, Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. (513) 867-5348; www.fairfield-city.org; www.hfso.org.

Events

MIDDLETOWN FARMERS MARKET: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Friday, through November. Features items from Rowland Produce, B & G Farmers Market, Cherry's Fudge, Hunter Green Organics, Schwab's Garden & Gourds, Pam's Pies & Sweet Treats, Brownies Café. Live music "Friday Affair on the Square" noon-1 p.m. sponsored by Miami University Artists and Lecture Series. Located at Governor's Square, Corner of Broad Street and Central Avenue, Middletown.

LIGHT UP MIDDLETOWN: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. today through Dec. 31. Features annual drive-through holiday lights display, Santa Claus, a penguin village, an American flag and a hot air balloon. Donations accepted. Located at Smith Park, 500 Tytus Ave. (513) 423-1877.

HOLIDAY IN LIGHTS: Features thousands of animated and decorative holiday light displays. Santa will be inside Santaland in the Sharon Centre. 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, through Dec. 31, $12 car, $45 bus/van with more than 15 passengers, Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Cincinnati, (513) 769-0393, www.holidayinlights.com.

OXFORD HOLIDAY FESTIVAL: Nov. 30, 5:30 to 9 p.m. at uptown parks, free horsedrawn carriage rides, several school choruses, Mayor "Lights Up Oxford" at 6:30 p.m., Santa arrives by firetruck, visits with Santa and free gift, ice sculpture, and much more. Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Community Arts Center, Band Booster Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair, visits with Santa and free gifts 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., children's activities Noon to 2 p.m. Throughout the weekend many Oxford area activities: Kiwanis Christmas Tree Sale, Holiday Book Fair, William Holmes McGuffey Museum open, Barker Family Open House, Presbyterian Church Christmas Cookie Sale, and more, free.

TRAIN DISPLAY: 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 1, 3088 Millville Oxford Road, Oxford. Free parking. $5/adult, $3/children. Admission includes modern art exhibit and sports memorabilia display. Proceeds benefit National Multiple Sclerosis Society's High Tech Equipment Loaner Program. (513) 523-6786.

HOLIDAY FESTIVAL: In Oxford, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1. On Nov. 30, the Uptown Parks will host free horse-drawn carriages, school choruses, the mayor will turn on the lights at 6:30 p.m., Santa Claus will visit (by fire truck) and more events will take place. On Dec. 1, events will be hosted at the Community Arts Center where a band booster holiday arts and crafts fair is scheduled. Children's activited are set from noon-2 p.m. Other events throughout the weekend include the Kiwanis Christmas Tree sale, holiday book fair, William Holmes McGuffey Museum open, Barker Family Open House, Presbyterian Church Christmas Cookie Sale and more. (513) 523-6314.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL AND HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE PARADE: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 1. Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce presents the 19th Annual Historic Lebanon Christmas Festival and Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade. Two horse-drawn carriage parades: daylight parade, 1 p.m.; Candlelight parade, 7 p.m. Gift and food vendors on hand, Christmas carolers, bell choir, storytelling, free Santa photos and more. Shuttle service will be available from 406 Justice Drive (Warren Co. Administration Building), Lebanon. (513) 932-1100.

SUPPER WITH SANTA: Mason Community Center, 6 to 7:30 p.m. for a catered meal and a visit from Santa. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and will consist of meat and vegetable lasagna, rolls with butter, mashed potatoes, green bean almondine, salad, and a cookie for dessert. Santa arrives at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required and the cost is $65 per family for community residents and $90 per family for non-residents. Any questions, please contact Chrissy Egeler, Recreation Supervisor at (513) 229-8555, ext. 5011 or cegeler@masonoh.org.

GERMAN VILLAGE CHRISTMAS WALK: Dec. 2. Guests are invited to stroll through the German Village Historic District and view sites including the Lane Hooven House, the Butler County Historical Society Museum, the Lane Public Library and other open doors. Features include carriage rides, strolling musicians, entertainment and refreshments. Cost: free. Located north of downtown Hamilton. (513) 892-4904.

BALLOON GLOW: 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 4. Hot air balloons are illuminated. Cost: donations accepted. Located at Smith Park, 500 Tytus Ave., Middletown, For information go online to www.visitmiddletown.org.

CHRISTMAS IN MASON: In downtown Mason, 6 to 9 p.m., Dec. 7, www.festivalsofmason.org.

CLEVES FIRE DEPT. XMAS WALK: Bluegrass band Friday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. & Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Firetruck rides Friday 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Food, Crafters, Bake Sale, Games, Firefighter Pictures, Bluegrass band both nights, Firetruck rides both nights, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Dec. 7; 1 to 8 p.m., Dec. 8, free, Cleves Fire Dept., 680-700 N. Miami Ave., Cleves, (513) 941-1111.

COLLEGIATE CHORALE HOLIDAY CONCERT: The Collegiate Chorale and their new small group, The Mergers, will sing a variety of traditional holiday selections, Dec. 7, free, Hall Auditorium, Miami University, 101 S. Campus Ave., Oxford, www.tickets.muohio.edu.

"CHRISTMAS MUSICAL - "I'LL BE HOME FOR CHIRSTMAS": Enjoy Christmas carols and ballads sung in the swing-style of the "Golden Age of Radio" as a family experiences the uncertain times of World War II and realizes that God is always present in good times and bad. Featuring popular actors from the Middletown area and the United Voices of Middletown as the KJOY Radio Choir. Produced by the First United Methodist Church and directed by Jennifer Goforth. Reservation are suggested for parties of 8 or more as seating is limited, 7 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8 and 2 p.m. Dec. 9, Freewill offering will be accepted, First United Methodist Church, 120 S. Broad St., Middletown, (513) 423-4629, www.umcmiddletown.com.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Wayne Martin Puppets, a special visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus! Parents don't forget to bring your cameras for this memory making moment! When registering, please request any seating preferences you may have. Those registering on the same page will be seated together, (32 seats per row), 9:30 a.m. Dec. 8, $8 non-residents, Sharonville Recreation Center, 10990 Thornview Drive, Cincinnati, (513) 563-2895, www.cityofsharonville.com.

CHRISTMAS ON THE PLAZA: In Monroe, Noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 8. The Monroe Optimist Club and the City of Monroe will host food vendors, craft vendors, non-profits such as Toys for Tots and more. Located at the City Building Plaza, corner of Main and Church streets, www.mainstreetmonroe.com.

LUNCH WITH MR. AND MRS. CLAUS: Picture with Santa, pizza lunch, crafts, Santa's gift shop, and raffles, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8, Queen of Peace Church, 2550 Millville Ave., Hamilton, (513) 863-8705, www.queenofpeacechurch.net.

PIONEER CHRISTMAS: In West Chester Twp., 1-4 p.m. Dec. 9. Santas will be at the 1833 Keehner Park Log Cabin. Guests should bring their own camera for photos. Children are welcome to bring ornaments to hang on the Christmas tree. Food includes pioneer treats such as buffalo, deer chili, sugar, molasses cookies and apple cider. Dulcimer music will be played. Keehner Park, Barrett Road. For more information, visit www.westchesteroh.org.

Theater

"THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS,": through Dec. 23. Thompson Shelterhouse, $186.50-$301.50 for five-show season. Build Your Own package option available. (513) 421-3888; www.cincyplay.com.

"CAMELOT": The enchanted kingdom of Camelot is a place where honor and chivalry reign. But can this idyllic land survive when Queen Guenevere falls in love with Sir Lancelot, through Nov. 25, $20-$75, Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, (513) 621-2787, cincinnatiarts.org.

"THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE MUSICAL)": Story with a simple plot of a woman who can't pay her rent, a menacing landlord, a young suitor and a sage advisor. The story is told in five different scenarios, each in a famous Broadway style, Tuesday through Sunday, through Dec. 23, $48.50 to $58.50, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mount Adams Circle, Cincinnati, (513) 421-3888, www.cincyplay.com.

"WHITE CHRISTMAS": 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, through Dec. 27; 6 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, through Dec. 30, $46-$63 for adults, $25 for ages 11 and younger, La Comedia Dinner Theatre, 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, (800) 677-9505, www.lacomedia.com.

"NUNCRACKERS": This show continues where the musical "Nunsense" left off. A musical comedy by Dan Goggin. Thursday through Saturday performances at 8 p.m. and Sunday performance at 2 p.m., Nov. 29-Dec. 2, Members $12, non-members $15, students $6, Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton, (513) 863-8873, fittoncenter.org.

"THE NUTCRACKER": Presented by Miami Valley Ballet Theatre. Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 29 to Dec. 9, $12 adult; $8 discount, Fairfield Community Arts Center, 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, (513) 867-5348, www.fairfield-city.org.

"RECLAMATION: THE LAST BATTLE OF NUTCRACKER": From the creative team that brought you Christmas Yet to Come, comes a much darker, twisted rethinking of the classic tale, The Nutcracker. Exhale Dance Tribe's choreography set to an all new, original score featuring compositions by Cincinnati bands, including: ISWHAT?!, Ellery, LeTechnoPUSS13S, djdq of Glue, and the Clovenhoof Theatre Band. Set in a military prison, a young writer escapes his captors through an amazing story of myth and magic. The lines between fantasy and reality become blurred in a world where survival is your only hope. Some language, provocative movement, and stylized violence, Nov. 29-Dec. 30, $12-$22, Know Theatre, 1120 Jackson St., Cincinnati, (513) 621-ARTS, www.knowtheatre.com.

"FROSTBITE FOLLIES, 2007,": Nov. 30-Dec. 9. $90 for entire six-show season. Performances run 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. (513) 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

"THE WINTER WONDERETTES": 8 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 1; 8 p.m. Dec. 7-8, adults $12, children $10, Middletown Lyric Theatre, 1530 Central Ave., Middletown, (513) 425-7140, www.middletownlyric.org.

"A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM": By William Shakespeare. \Nov. 30 to Jan. 6, $20-$26, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, 719 Race St., Cincinnati, (513) 381-BARD (2273), www.cincyshakes.com.

"FROSTBITE FOLLIES": 8 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 1; 2 p.m. Dec. 2; 8 p.m. Dec. 7-8; 2 p.m. Dec. 9, $15 for subscribers; $16 for Students and Seniors; $17 for adults, Showboat Majestic, 435 East Mehring Way, Cincinnati, (513) 241-6550, www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

"A CHRISTMAS CAROL": Cincinnati's Playhouse in the Park, Dec. 1-30. Robert S. Marx Theatre, $125-$297 for five-show season. Build Your Own package option available. (513) 421-3888; www.cincyplay.com.

HANDEL'S "MESSIAH": Presented by the Middletown Civic Chorus. Directed by William Beer, 3 p.m. Dec. 2, freewill offering, First United Methodist Church, Middletown, 120 S. Broad St., Middletown, (513) 423-4629.

"EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD": Cincinnati Shakespeare Company production by Michael Carleton, John Alvarez and Jim Fitzgerald, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2-4; Dec. 9-11; Dec. 16-18, adults $20, students $15, Arnolds Bar and Grill, 210 E. Eighth St., Cincinnati, (513) 381-2273, www.cincyshakes.com.

Bazaars

741 CENTER HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW: Local crafters offer handmade items including jewelry, holiday decorations, handmade holiday clothing, original oil and watercolor paintings, baked goods and more, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 29-30, free, Warren County Community Services Center (The 741 Center), 570 SR-741, Lebanon, (513) 695-2239, www.wccsinc.org.

HOLY CROSS CRAFT SHOW: Homemade crafts, jewelry, ornaments, floral arrangements, seasonal items, decorative eggs, design your own teddy bear, baked goods and barbeque sandwiches. Representatives from Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Southern Living at Home, Longenberger Baskets, Stampin Up and more, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 1, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 5071 Winton Road, Fairfield, (513) 829-4745.

HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW: three buildings filled with crafts, coffee and donuts in the morning, homemade baked goods, lunch will be available, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 1, St. John Church, 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, West Chester Twp., (513) 874-6608.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND GIFT SHOW: crafts, gifts, cookies, candy, basket raffle, lunch, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 1, Pleasant Run Presbyterian Church, 11565 Pippin Road, Cincinnati.

HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW: 1 to 5 p.m., Dec. 2, featuring handcrafted gifts, free admission, Trinity Apt. Clubhouse, Ohio 4 and Manchester Avenue in Middletown, (513) 706-6937.

For kids

RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS UPSIDE-DOWN WORLD: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 23; 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 25, $30 for VIP floor seats, $18 and $14, depending on location, Hara Arena, 1001 Shiloh Springs Road, Trotwood, (937) 228-2323, www.coax.net/hara/default.htm.

NORTH POLE EXPRESS 2007: Take a picture with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, be entertained by Santa's elves and enjoy hot chocolate and holiday goodies for sale at the North Pole, 10 a.m., 12:30, 3 and 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 24-Dec. 23, $17, $12 children, Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, 198 S. Broadway, Lebanon, (800) 468-3401, www.LebanonRR.com.

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. Nov. 28; free, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, (513) 721-ARTS (2787), www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

SOFT PASTELS 101: Saturday art workshop for grades 2-5. Register one week in advance by phone, 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 1, free, Mason Fine Arts Center, 309 Reading Road, Mason, (513) 754-0261.

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

LETTERS FROM SANTA: When chilly weather arrives, sign up to receive a letter from Santa in time for Christmas; boys and girls ages 12 and younger. $4 per letter. Registration through Hamilton's Parks and Recreation Dept., (513) 785-7060; www.hamilton-city.org.