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Music, Musicals and Meet an Author Tonight

Five things to know on Wednesday, August 7.

  1. Today will be much like yesterday. The National Weather Service forecast says it’ll be mostly sunny, with a high near 78 although tonight there’s a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. If not, you can expect a low of 68.
  2. The Westerly Town Beach will host Blues on the Beach tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. Christine Ohlman and Rebel Montez are slated for tonight’s show.
  3. Author and professor Glenn Gordinier will present an illustrated talk on Mystic and the War of 1812 at the Groton Public Library from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight.
  4. The Cartells are playing tonight at the Steak Loft beginning at 7 p.m.
  5. If you like musicals, and you like to drive and you like East Haddam, Conn., you should go see Hello Dolly at the Goodspeed Opera House. The show starts at 8 p.m. Be prepared to laugh!

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