Best Bets/Hot Tickets

Best Bets/Hot Tickets
TONIGHT
* On the East Coast, the latest in New Wave music is called electroclash. Putting a Northwest spin on it is Portland, Ore. band The Epoxies, performing at Nyabinghi, 1229 Salt Springs Road, Youngstown. Lead singer Roxy Epoxy and the gang love bright yellow duct tape and skinny ties as much as they revere pop and punk songs.FRIDAY
* Clarence Darrow was known for more than his passionate defense of a Tennessee teacher who discussed the theory of evolution in his classes. Arguments he made in defense of union activists and other well-known individuals are included in the play "Clarence Darrow," a BackDoor Theatre production opening at First Presbyterian Church, 256 Mahoning Ave., Warren. Tom Burd stars as Darrow. Show time, 7:30 p.m. Additional performances, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sept. 12-13. Tickets, $7.
* Tickets are going on sale for these shows at Odeon Concert Club, 1295 Old River Road, Cleveland: Underground rocker Billy Talent, 8 p.m. Sept. 18; modern rock's Vertical Horizon with Blue October, 8 p.m. Sept. 25; dirty ditty man John Valby, 9 p.m. Oct. 17; German industrial rock by KMFDM, 8 p.m. Oct. 20; and heavy metal band King Diamond with Entombed, Nocturne and Single Bullet Theory, 8 p.m. Nov. 1. Call Ticketmaster.
* You also should contact Ticketmaster about: an acoustic set by Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull, Nov. 5 at Canton Palace Theatre; and metal band Slayer with Hatebreed, Arch Enemy and Sworn, Oct. 24 at Agora Theatre, 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.
SATURDAY
* They aren't the new kids in town anymore, but they still take it to the limit. The Eagles will perform Oct. 15 at Gund Arena in Cleveland. Contact Ticketmaster after 10 a.m. Ticket prices are $47, $87 and $152.
* Single tickets for upcoming programs at Akron Civic Theatre and University of Akron's E.J. Thomas Hall will be sold from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. That includes performances of Broadway shows such as "Cats," "Fosse" and "The Full Monty"; concerts by Jim Brickman, Linda Eder, George Winston and Chip Davis & amp; Mannheim Steamroller; an evening with comedian Lily Tomlin; and speakers Katie Couric and Tim Russert of NBC, Gwen Ifill of the PBS program "Washington Week" and Chuck D of rap group Public Enemy. Call the Thomas Hall box office at (330) 972-7570, Akron Civic at (330) 253-2488 or Ticketmaster.
* Tickets will be available after 10 a.m. for Alice Cooper's shock-rock performance at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at Tower City Amphitheatre, Cleveland. Prices are $17.50 and $25. Ticketmaster is the source.
* Tickets will be selling for $30 each for a concert by Widespread Panic with Particle at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at A.J. Palumbo Center, Pittsburgh. Call Ticketmaster.
SUNDAY
* It's the final day for "Antiques in the Woods," the annual show at the Shaker Woods Festival site, state Route 7 near Columbiana. More than 70 dealers -- including some new faces to Shaker Woods -- will display their collections. Music will be by Salem Jubilee Chorus and Sing-cerely. Classic cars will be on display, and soapmaking will be demonstrated. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., same as Saturday. Admission is $6. Call (330) 482-1980 for details.
* It's also the final day for "Monster Jam Summer Heat," a U.S. Hot Rod Association Event at Sharon Speedway in Hartford. Monster truck drivers will fire up their engines at 2 p.m. (also at 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday). Admission is $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 2 to 11 and free for children under age 2. For discounted advance tickets, call the track at (330) 772-5481.
NEXT WEEK
* This'll make you want to shout ... The 25th Anniversary of 'Animal House' Toga Party" will be at 9 p.m. Sept. 13 at Odeon Concert Club, 1295 Old River Road, Cleveland. The movie will be shown on a big screen, dance music will be played and, of course, there will be toga contests. Admission is $5.
* A Celtic influence is obvious in the music of Carbon Leaf, a Richmond, Va. band that will play Sept. 11 at O'Donold's Pub, 2774 Youngstown Road S.E., Warren. Next time you see a commercial on TV for the new Pontiac Vibe, listen closely -- that's Carbon Leaf's song in the background.
* There's no defying gravity next weekend. In conjunction with the Gravity Games, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland will be the site of "Gravity After Dark," featuring music by bands Cheap Vinyl and Chrome Kickers plus a DJ from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 13. Tickets are $5; call Ticketmaster.
AHEAD
* Instead of Tower City Amphitheatre in Cleveland, the Wicked Wonka Tour -- featuring Insane Clown Posse, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Kottonmouth Kings and Tech N9ne -- will stop Sept. 17 at Scene Pavilion in the Flats. Previously purchased tickets will be honored. Tickets are still available for $35 at Ticketmaster outlets.