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Five Things You Need to Know Today: August 6

Today the Possible Dreams Auction takes place in Oak Bluffs, Stan Strickland plays Musical Monday and My Mom Is Trying to Ruin My Life- the Musical premiers at the Hebrew Center

Five Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

1. Today is Appreciation Day all day at participating stores and businesses in Oak Bluffs.

2. The All Island Art Show featuring local Island artists takes place today at the in Oak Bluffs. 10 am - 4 pm. For more information, call 508-693-0525.

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3. The annual Possible Dreams Auction takes place this afternoon at $300 per person. Bidding begins at 5 pm. Possible Dreams Celebration Dinner follows at 7:30 pm. For more information, call 508-693-7900 ext. 267.

4. Tonight’s Musical Monday at presents . Bring your blanket, lawn chair and picnic to enjoy jazz great Stan Strickland on Featherstone’s pastoral campus $7/$5 with Our Island Club Card. 6:30 pm.

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5. Tonight at the enjoy . A new musical for kids ages 6 and up and grownups of all ages. $25. This performance only, tickets for ages 18 and under are $15. 7 pm. For more information, call 508-687-2452

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