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5 Things You Need To Know Today—Thursday, Feb. 9

The Hobbit at MVMMS; MHS seniors get measured for caps and gowns; High School Building Committee meets.

Get Melrose Patch each morning in your inbox with our daily newsletter! 1) Grey skies are gonna clear up, put on a happy face: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 45. West wind between 5 and 10 mph. Tonight, clear with a low around 29. West wind between 5 and 7 mph.(Forecast by the National Weather Service.) 2) What is a Bagginses, Precious? Get ready for the December release of the new movie by seeing The Hobbit at MVMMS starting tonight at 7 p.m. (Shows on Friday and Saturday, too.) 3) You see how picky I am about my shoes and they only go on my feet: How is that clip not available online anywhere? Melrose High School seniors will be measured for caps and gowns today during all three lunch periods. …

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VIDEO: Agra-bash—Aladdin Comes to Melrose This Weekend

Melrose middle school actors and crew bring the classic Disney adaptation of Aladdin's story to the stage.

This weekend, Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School's drama program brings a classic Disney film to the stage in "Aladdin Jr.," featuring memorable songs such as "A Whole New World" and "Friend Like Me" and the familiar characters The Genie, Jasmine, Jafar, Iago and more. Watch the video above for scenes from this week's dress rehearsals and interviews with the cast and crew.

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Video: The King and I Comes to Melrose High School

The musical features 50 students from all grades levels in Melrose Schools.

This weekend, the Melrose High School Drama Department will present Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I in the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School auditorium. Melrose Patch brings you this sneak preview of the production.  The production will take place Thursday, May 12, Friday, May 13 and Saturday May 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 15 at 2 p.m. More information and tickets can be found on the Melrose High School Drama website.

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