Hot tix

After yesterday's barrage from Old Man Winter, summer might seem far away. But tickets are going fast for the region's first performance by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, June 29 at Riverbend.

The pavilion is almost sold out, say Cincinnati Pops officials, but there are still seats on the lawn. The Riverbend pavilion seats 5,000, with another 15,000 seats possible on the lawn.

The choir will be performing with Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops for the historic concert.

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, directed by Craig Jessop, is one of the oldest, largest and most distinguished choirs in the world. It has sung for presidents, performed in 28 countries, and its weekly show, "Music and the Spoken Word," is broadcast over 2,000 radio and TV systems. It is composed of 360 volunteer singers who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Tickets: Pavilion seating: $75 (VIP), $50 or $30. Lawn seats are $20. Children ages 6-18 are half price; 12 and under are free on the lawn. 513-381-3300, www.cincinnatipops .org or in person at the Music Hall box office, 1241 Elm St. (10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Saturday).