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Five Things You Need to Know: Oct. 28

More pleasant weather awaits.

Today is Friday, Oct. 28. Here are five things you need to know:

  • Sunny and Cool: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-40s most of the day, with clear sunny skies.
  • Traffic: We have a new traffic widget provided by Mapquest. It gives up-to-the-minute traffic reports and can help you plan your commute.
  • Denim Time: Ladies, are you looking for denim jeans? Go to the from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 107 Turnpike St. A French Dressing Jeans designer from Montreal will be there to help you find a great fit. There will be refreshments and free giveaways. And FDJ will also donate $1 to breast cancer awareness for every woman who tries on pair of FDJ jeans.
  • The Sun Will Come Out: Enjoy some nostalgia tonight. will be performed at 7 p.m. at the Rogers Center for the Arts at
  • This Day in History: In 1636, Harvard College was founded in Massahchusetts, the first school of higher education in America. In 1886, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated in New York Harbor by President Griver Cleveland. In 1949, Eugenie Moore Anderson became as the United States ambassador to Denmark and the first female American ambassador. In 1965, the St. Louis Gateway Arch was completed.

To find more things to do today, check out our event listings.


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