Community Corner

Moon and Venus Meet at Dawn; Music Downtown At Dusk

Things you might like to know today, Wednesday, March 30, 2011.

  • The sun rises at 6:52 a.m. and sets at 7:36 p.m.
  • Stargazer alert!ย Did you see the waning crescent moon and the blazing planet Venus before sunrise? Well here's a heads up:ย At dawn tomorrow, a thinner lunar crescent will pair with Venus, which is sometimes called the โ€œmorning star.โ€ If the weather is clear, this could be a real jaw-dropper. They'll be sitting low in the east, so youโ€™ll need an unobstructed view that way. Find out more here.
  • Wednesday night tunes downtown: The big R&B, soul and blues sound of Miles From Chicago will fill the tiny , 8:30, no cover... Linda Caputo tickles the ivory at , 6:30-8:30, free... Detour will nestle into the cozy confines of , 5-8, also free.

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