Hear Tuesday Musical alumni perform
In addition to presenting concerts, Tuesday Musical also supports stars of the future with a scholarship program. Two of its alumni, violinist Jinjoo Cho and soprano Dina Kuznetsova, join their formidable talents for a “We Knew Them When” concert at 7:30 p.m. at E.J. Thomas Hall. Tickets are $25-$45 at 330-761-3460 or www.tuesdaymusical.org.
Get jazzy at a free concert at Kent State
If jazz is more to your musical tastes, the Kent State Jazz Combos welcome a special guest, renowned drummer Carl Allen, for a concert at 8 p.m. in Ludwig Recital Hall. The Nova Jazz Singers and the Faculty Jazz Combo are also on the program. It’s free; see www.kent.edu/music for more information or call 330-672-8595.
Forget to thaw your turkey? Don’t fret!
Did you remember to take your turkey out of the freezer and put it in the fridge to start thawing? A frozen turkey needs about 24 hours to thaw for every 4 to 5 pounds, so if you have a big bird, it should already be well on its way. If you’ve forgotten, you can do the cold-water method: Submerge the turkey, in its wrapper, in a sink of cold tap water, changing the water every 30 minutes. It will take about 30 minutes per pound that way, and should go into the oven as soon as it’s thawed.