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The Daily Five for August 17

1. Nice weather is back, with the sun out from 5:59 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. and no shred of cloud forecast. High temperature hits 78 degrees, and humidity 69 percent.

2. We’re still enjoying the summer here, which means the local farmers are still showcasing what they’ve got twice a week. Today, the is at from noon to 3:30 p.m.

3. The outdoor movie tonight is the Bollywood film Monsoon Wedding. It includes a panel discussion on the film, filmmaker Mira Nair, and Indian cinema in general as well as meals from the and dancing and Henna art. These attractions start at 6:30 p.m., with the movie kicking off at 8 p.m.

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4. I’m doing my best to fill in for Elissa Bass’s TV column while she’s away on vacation. This tongue-in-cheek look at a few things on the tube runs Sunday through Friday, and tonight I comment on Dumbest Stuff on Wheels, Love in the Wild, and Rescue Me.

5. It’s the 68th birthday of actor Robert de Niro, known for his roles in Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Meet the Parents, and a slew of others.

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