Five Things To Know Today: Aug 16

Weather: There will be showers with a chance of thunderstorms throughout the morning and early afternoon. The rest of the day will be partly sunny with temperatures hitting 77 degrees. Thursday night will be clear and warm, according to the National Weather Service.

1. It's that time of the week again. Sakonnet Vineyards will host its weekly summer music night from 6-8 p.m. on the on the lawn. Tonight, Summer School, a Fall River-based cover band will play.

2. There's only one day left to cast your vote and show your pride in the local businesses that Tiverton and Little Compton have to offer. Open voting for the Reader's Choice Awards ends tomorrow.

3. There will be a Little Compton Youth Activities meeting today at 6 p.m. at 34 The Commons. Seventh, eighth and ninth graders will plan activites for themselves and for the community.

4. Spin your butt into shape at the . If you're too busy to find time in your regular busy day to exercise, head over for Spinning Class with Diana at 5:30 a.m. Classes cost $15.

5. August 16 is the day that claimed the life of one pop star, while giving life to another.

On this day in 1977, Elvis Presley died in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 42. The death of the "King of Rock and Roll" brought legions of mourning fans to Graceland, his mansion in Memphis. Doctors said he died of a heart attack, likely brought on by his addiction to prescription barbiturates.

On this day in 1958, Madonna Louise Ciccone, the entertainment icon later known around the world by her first name only, is born near Detroit, Michigan.