5 Things You Need to Know Today — Aug. 17, 2012

Trivia: Which president had the longest inauguration speech in U.S. history?

Yesterday's trivia answer: Paul Ryan (2012); Sarah Palin (2008); Dick Cheney (2004, 2000); Jack Kemp (1996); Dan Quayle (1988, 1992).

5. 'Snow White and the Huntsman' comes to Penn Theatre this weekend

The Kristen Stewart action-adventure Snow White and the Huntsman comes to the Penn Theatre in downtown Plymouth this weekend. The showtimes are as follows:

• Tonight at 7 and 9:20 p.m.
• Saturday at 7 and 9:20 p.m.
• Sunday at 4:30 and 7 p.m.

All seats are $3.00.

4. Download the Patch app on your smartphone

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3. Randy Brock Group plays Kellogg Park tonight

The Randy Brock Group plays tonight for this week's installment of . The music starts at 7 p.m. and the concert is free and open to the public.

2. Check local traffic, gas prices on Patch

Planning your commute? Check local gas prices and traffic on the Patch Commute page.

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