Ahhh...spring is here and music is in the air. So listen up: be it Marilyn Manson or pseudo-Lyle Lovetts, let this be a sign to haul your arse out of Mudd and into the real world: Cleveland. Hey, it's all we've got...

Ska-punk wonders Suicide Machines join Lumberjacks of Death, and Feisty Cadavers for a feisty show, indeed, tonight at the Euclid Tavern. For more information call (216) 229-7788.

Guided By Voices, despite the rumor, have not broken up. They're playing Apr. 26 with Satan's Satellite's, and John Wicks & the Records at the Phantasy Nite Club. For more information call (216) 228-6300.

If R. L. Burnside whet your appetite you can get the rest of your blues fix with Etta James and Lee Ritenour Apr. 26 at the Palace Theatre. For more information call Advantix at (216) 241-6000.

A royal controversial mess hits the Convocation Center Apr. 26 when Marilyn Manson displays their anti-christianness. Thanks to Helmet and Rasputina, however, tomorrow night won't be a complete loss. Tickets available through Ticketmaster at (216) 241-5555.

Later in the week, for all you sloppy garage indie rawkers, don't miss Railroad Jerk at Speak in Tongues. Hip band, hip venue. For more information call (216) 631-8790.

"Punk for sissies," they call themselves. Ben Folds Five play with Komeda Apr. 26 at the Odeon. For more information call (216) 574-2525. Tickets available through Ticketmaster at (216) 241-5555.

Baroque music highlights are the subject for a Canton Symphony Orchestra concert this evening at Cable Recital Hall in the Cultural Center for the Arts in Cleveland. Composers' works to be performed include Bach, Handel and Telemann, amongst others. The performance begins at 8 p.m.; tickets are $8 for students. For more information call (330) 452-2094.

Organist Karel Paukert gives a performance of works by J.S. Bach, Franck and Dupré on Apr. 27 at the Cleveland Museum of Art. The concert begins at 2 p.m.; free admission. For more information call (216) 421-7340. Also Apr. 27, folk singer John Gorka celebrates his record release of Between Five and Seven at the Chagrin Falls Middle School. Comparable to Lyle Lovett, Gorka should put on a good, folksy show. Performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For more information call (216) 687-0050.

Medea, the Greek classic, comes to the Lakeland Theatre beginning tonight. Runs through May 4; show times are 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 for students. For more information call (216) 953-7034.

The Akron Symphony Orchestra presents works by Haydn, Ravel, Falla and more Apr. 26 at the E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall. Tickets are $10-$29; student rates available. Show time is 8 p.m. For more information call (330) 972-7570.

The annual Circle of Masks festival returns to the Cleveland Museum of Art Apr. 27 to kick-off to Parade the Circle season. The carnival-like festival runs from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. A variety of family events will run throughout the day. Admission is free. For more information call (216) 421-7340.

The Cleveland Baroque orchestra, Apollo's Fire, will perform works by Vivaldi at special engagement concerts tonight and Apr. 26 at 8 p.m. and Apr. 27 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $7 for students. For more information call (216) 932-2010.

The spirit of jazz great Charles Mingus can be kept alive tonight with the Mingus Big Band, under the direction of the artist's widow, Sue Mingus. Dubbed by the New York Times as "the hippest big band in the universe," the group will play highlights from the vast range of the giant's repertoire. Tickets are $18 for the general public. For more information call (216) 321-7430. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum hosts the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Quilt Project opening today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. An historic grassroots project, the general public is invited to add stitches to the quilt and participate in the event. Admission is free. For more information call (216) 871-9865. Arts...Out of Town is compiled weekly by Lauren Viera. Know of something you want to see? See something you don't want? So what'cha gonna do about it? Give Lauren a piece of your mind. Call x8123.