Today's 5: Entertaining Options

There are a host of entertainment options this week, including two events tonight at Plainview schools that will be hard to choose between:

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On Friday:

1. plays host two two performances Friday of an evening of a cappella singing. See Plainview's own "Acafella's" and the "Rolling Tones" tonight at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. at the high school. It's $10 in advance; $12 at the door.

2. Meanwhile, the Harlem Wizards bring their hard-court magic to Plainview Middle School for a benefit game against some of Plainview's teachers, students and coaches. Tickets for the 7 p.m. game are available on-line at www.harlemwizards.com.; $10 in advance; $15 at the door.

3. Our question about in Plainview got a great deal of response, so much so that we're keeping up our on that subject posted prominently today. We plan a story later this month and your opinions are valued.

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