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Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 13

An MFA Art Roadshow in town, along with a play by the Thompson School are among things to know about today.

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  1. Rain and cooling off – Another rainy day will find a high of 49 and a low of 40.

  2. Swing by , 74 Pleasant St., from 10:30 a.m. to noon for this look at the Arlington Garden Club's and MFA Senior Associates Program of a behind the scenes look at the MFA's annual spring time art and flower festival. Be sure to check out the actual exhibit when it hits the Museum of Fine Arts April 30- May 2.

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  • - Come on down to , 60 N Union St., today from 7 p.m. - 8p.m. to check out the latest Thompson School play, their biggest yet!

  • - According to Oscar Wilde, “One should either be a work of art, or one should wear a work of art.” This quote is Artwear's philosophy, the small, indy boutique in East Arlington that offers that most highly fashionable and interesting clothing in the area. Click here for a list of their current classes.

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  • Today in History – Going back to 1963, Sidney Poitier becomes the first African American to win the Best Actor Oscar for Lilies of the Field.

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