1) Today will be rainy, but warm, with highs in the low 50s. The rain will likely begin very early in the morning, and continue all day, possibly ebbing in the evening, but possibly coming down all night.
2) hosts , the latest in a series of workshops focusing on specific painting techniques. Local artist Betsy Payne Cook will demonstrate her technique, then participants will have the chance to try it out for themselves. Admission is $25 for members, $30 for non-members, and the workshop runs from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. For more information, call (508) 540-3304, or visit www.falmouthart.org.
3) Bonnie Gale, a leading expert on traditional English basket weaving and author of an illustrated book on the subject, will lecture on the craft of , at the , from 7:30-9 p.m. A reception with the artist follows. Admission is a $10 donation. For more information, call (508) 548-8961.
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4) Lovers of live music have their choice tonight. hosts rock 'n' soul band , taking the stage at 9:30 p.m. (with a $5 cover). Meanwhile, welcomes rock cover act , beginning at 10 (with no cover). And for those seeking to participate in the music, there's at the , from 7-11 (no cover, followed by Lingo Bingo).
5) This day in history: the Supreme Court reaches its landmark decision in the case of Marbury v. Madison, establishing its own ability to rule on the constitutionality of legislation (1803); the U.S. establishes its long-running, sometimes controversial presence in Guantanamo Bay (1903); and Edmonton Oilers great Wayne Gretzky breaks the NHL single-season goals record with his 77th (and 78th and 79th) goal (1982).
