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V Seventeen men from three counties come together as Just Friends, a vocal harmony group that will perform from 2 to 4 p.m. in Harvey S. Firestone Park, Columbiana. The Just Friends repertoire includes barbershop, gospel songs, romantic ballads and Broadway show tunes. Admission is free and seating is on the lawn.
V "A Taste of Franklin" isn't only about food. Yes, restauranteurs will have samples of their specialties from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Fountain Park, Route 8 North, Franklin, Pa. In addition, there will be a concert by Catro from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; children's activities; an antique show and sidewalk sale; and a motorcycle cruise-in on 12th Street, between Liberty and Buffalo streets.
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V They won't be just clowning around at Assorted Nutz Clown Alley's carnival from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Avalon Inn & amp; Resort, 9519 E. Market St., Warren. Activities will include face painting, skits, magic, a Chinese auction and, of course, clowns in full regalia. After all, it'll be International Clown Week. Cost is $2 for adults, $1 for kids ages 17 and under. Proceeds will go to Camp Ho Mita Koda in Geauga County, where diabetic children learn to manage their health. Assorted Nutz, a nonprofit group, supports education and preservation of the art of clowning in eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania. Call (330) 847-7808 or (724) 667-8880 for details.
V Nationality days will be celebrated in August at Kennywood Park, Pittsburgh. Monday is Slovene Day, and ethnic foods will be prepared in the kitchen in Pavilion 4. Tuesday is Polish Day, which means Polish food, a program from 3 to 6 p.m. and polkas from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Food, dancing and history will be shared on Hungarian Day, which will be Wednesday. Other celebrations will include Jewish Community Day on Aug. 24 and Croatian Day on Aug. 30. For details, call (412) 461-0500 or see the Web site www.kennywood.com.
AHEAD
V A "Comedy Central Live" show, starring Dave Attell and Lewis Black, will be at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. The only way to get tickets for now is to log onto www.comedycentral.com. General ticket sales will begin Aug. 15.
V Reservations are suggested for an Aug. 15 dance featuring Cleveland doo-wop group Memory Lane at Kuzman's, 1025 S. State St., Girard. Tickets are $6. Call (330) 545-8521 or 545-8995.
V The sounds of Jamaica are as close as greater Cleveland. The 12th annual Midwest Reggaefest will be at noon Aug. 9 at Meadowridge Farm, 17305 Mayfield Road, Huntsburg. Featured acts will be Luciano, Mikey General, Dean Fraser, I-Tal, The Ark Band, Carlos Jones and more. The farm also offers opportunities to swim and play horseshoes and volleyball. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the gate. Call Ticketmaster.