Alice in Operaland

The Cincinnati Opera invites children ages five to 12 to join Alice in Wonderland for a journey down the rabbit hole to meet characters from opera’s greatest hits 10:30 a.m. Feb. 24. Tickets: $3 by calling 241-2742 or www.cincinnatiopera.com. At Memorial Hall, 1241 Elm St.

Madcap mayhem at museum

Do your kids love puppets? The marvelous Madcap Puppets are doing a performance on Saturday and Sunday about two young explorers who find a trunk with a secret and magical long lost stories. The show is at 11:30 & 1:30 Saturday. Call 271-ARTS for tickets.

SCPA's Rudnick to conduct his world premier

Dr. Isidore Rudnick, Artistic Director at the School for Creative and Performing Arts, will conduct the world premier of his new composition, titled Suite for Jazz Trio and Orchestra, with the Yakima Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, January 20, 2007, at the Capitol Theater in Yakima, Washington. During his trip, Dr. Rudnick also will present a series of guest lectures to music students at Yakima Valley Community College.