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Whimsical, magical Seuss, Disney characters to take the stage

Two musicals suitable for the whole family will begin running next week at area theatres.

The Cat in the Hat catapults on stage to narrate "Suessical the Musical" as it begins a short run at the Loveland Stage Company Theatre as part of its summer theater workshop. The show will run July 9 to 13 at the theatre, 111 S. Second St. A plethora of whimsical Seuss characters mix with new ones, weaving in and out of a conglomeration of scenarios lifted from stories originally written by Seuss. Tickets are $10, $8 for children and seniors and are available at (513) 683-3925, www.lovelandstagecompany.org.

La Comedia invites families to be its guests as it presents the magical Disney production, "Beauty and the Beast." The classic fairy tale comes alive, Wednesdays through Sundays, July 9-Aug. 31 at the dinner theatre, 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro. Matinee and evening shows are available and prices vary. For tickets or more information, call (800) 677-9505 ext. 222 or visit www.lacomedia.com.

Music festivals

heat up weekends

at Beach Waterpark

The Hot Island Music Festival and the Miller Lite Reggae Fest kick off this weekend at the Beach Waterpark. Each weekend through Aug. 31, visitors can enjoy smooth sounds, sun, sand and happy hour on the Kokomo Kove Stage.

Live island music will play 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday afternoons and reggae music, 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday afternoons, when a new reggae band will be featured each week.

The festivals are free with park admission. For more information, visit www.thebeachwaterpark.com or call (513) 398-7946.

Spirit Song to soar starting Thursday

Kings Island will again host Spirit Song, a three-day Christian music festival, beginning Thursday, July 10, and continuing through Saturday, July 12. Different bands and various guest speakers are scheduled to perform nightly, including Newsboys, David Crowder Band, Skillet and Toby Mac.

The cost is $44 each day, which includes park admission. Concert only tickets will be $30; one-, two- and three-day passes are also available.

For more information, call (513) 562-4949 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. For complete entertainment lineup, visit www.visitkingsisland.com.

Riding camps galloping all summer at farms

Summer riding camps continue trotting throughout the summer at local horse farms.

Kubicki Equestrian Center, 2675 Carriagegate Lane, Maineville, offers weekly camps, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Aug. 22, geared for beginner and intermediate riders.

Sessions include two daily riding lessons, crafts, mounted horseback games, horse grooming and horse, equipment and barn management. For more information, call (513) 910-0164 or visit www.

kubickiequestriancenter.com.

Have Fun Acres Inc., 6846 Morrow Cozzadale Road, Morrow, offers weekly camps, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Aug. 8, for all levels.

Campers will learn basic horsemanship, safety, handling, care and grooming of horses, while engaging in games, relays, crafts and riding. For more information, call (513) 899-2839.