Arts & Entertainment
5 Things To Know Today: Feb. 11
"Art Smart" at the library, J-DAPA performs at the high school, girls' basketball, and a slate of bands in bars. Plus, today in history: Hey, hey, Willie Mays — skill pays.
Art Smart: Mohr Library hosts "Art Smart with Ms. Melyssa" for kids in grades 3 to 6 starting at 4 p.m. Today's theme is the art of Eric Carle (The Very Hungry Caterpillar).
J-DAPA: No, it's not the name of a new flu strain; it's the abbreviation for the Johnston Drama and Performing Arts troupe, who are scheduled to perform "A Night of Sin: Frank Sinatra and Friends" at Johnston High School tonight and next Thursday and Friday.
Lady Panthers Take The Floor: The Johnston High School girls' basketball team hosts Central Falls at home tonight at 7. Last time the two squads met was in CF, where Alaina DeNoncour scored her 1,000th career point in a bruising loss.
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On Stage: A triple-headed monster of rock includes
- The Backlash Band as Failsafe & Under Surveillance at JRs Bourbon Street Rockhouse at Mardi Gras, starting at 9.
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Brother to Brother at 39 West Restaurant and Lounge, also at 9.
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Something Else performs tonight at Sharx Bar and Grill at 9:30.
Today In History: Willie Mays signs the then-largest contract in baseball — $130,000 — in 1966.
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