Five Things You Need to Know Today, July 28th

Today is the 28th of July, and here are five things that you might want to add to your daily activity calendar.

1. The Summer International Film Festival continues at the Springfield Free Public Library on Thursday, July 28, 2011. The library will screen Mao's Last Dancer (2009) at 12:00 and 6:45 p.m.  This is
the inspiring true story of Li Cunxin and his extraordinary journey from a poor upbringing in rural China to international stardom as a world-class ballet dancer, including his defection to the United States in 1981. This film runs for 117 minutes.  In Mandarin Chinese and English with English subtitles. Rated PG.

The Summer International Film Festival will take place on Thursday
afternoons and evenings until August 11th.  Future screenings include
The Way Home and The Concert.

2. Peter Michaels and RB Express in Concert: The Scotch Plains Cultural Arts Committee presents the 2011 Village Green Summer Concert Series.  This evening Peter Michaels and RB Express will be performing beginning at 6:30pm.  This concert will take place at Alan M. Augustine Park 430 Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ.  All are welcome.

3. The Berkeley Heights Public Library will show "Mademoiselle Chambon" as part of its Summer International Film Festival. Two adults struggle to avoid letting their erotic passion for one another guide them into infidelity in this subtly erotic, understated chamber drama from France. Vincent Lindon stars as Jean, a burly blue-collar mason who lives semi-contentedly with his wife, Anne-Marie (Aure Atika), and son, Jeremy, in an unspecified provincial French town. Little passion exists in Jean's life -- until his path crisscrosses with that of Veronique Chambon (Sandrine Kiberlain), his son's violin teacher. Completely taken with the woman's cultural sophistication (manifested through her love of classical music) and intellectualism, Jean begins contemplating an affair with this virtual stranger, and offers to repair one of her windows as an excuse to be more proximate to her. Ultimately, suspense begins to build as the question lingers of whether the two will give in to their desires.

This film is in French with English subtitles and is unrated.  The door to the meeting room will beopened at 6:45 p.m.

4. Tim Gillis Band Performs: There will be a free concert tonight at Centennial Park.  This is part of the Summer Concert Series and will feature Tim Gillis Country Band.  The concert will be from 7:30pm - 9:00pm and you are encouraged to bring your own lawn chair or blanket.  This event will take place rain or shine.  If inclement weather, all shows in Municipal Center gym entrance on Academy St.

5. There will be a "Date Night for Adults" - Summit Screen on the Green this evening. The The film will be Greetings from the Shore, filmed entirely at the Jersey Shore. This charming love story proudly shows off the Jersey Shore in a sweet and positive way. Starting Paul Sorvino, this film is a touching coming of age love story. The Director of the film along with the Screen Writer and actors are expected to attend and sign copies of the DVD following a Question and Answer period. Featured at many independent film festivals and on the big screen in limited release, this film has become a cult hit for all who love the Jersey Shore. A celebration of all things Jersey will also happen that evening. All adults are welcome.  Bring a lawn chair or blanket.