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Last update: July 14, 2009 - 3:37 PM

Here's a sampling of today's happenings. For complete entertainment listings, go to www.startribune.com.

THEATER

LANDMARK CENTER: Frechette trial reenactment. A re-creation of the trial of John Dillinger's moll/girlfriend, Evelyn (Billie) Frechette, in the building where it took place in 1934. Based on original trial transcripts. Space limited; RSVP. 7 p.m. Free. 75 W. 5th St., St. Paul. 651-292-3063. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SHOWBOAT PLAYERS: "Is There a Doctor in the House?" Adaptation of the Molière classic "The Imaginary Invalid." 8 p.m. $15-$25. Minnesota Centennial Showboat, Harriet Island, Plato Blvd. and Water St., St. Paul. 651-227-1100.

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BABE TAYLOR COUNTRY BAND: 7 p.m. Wed. Free. Pioneer Park Plaza, 20801 Holyoke Av., Lakeville. GOV'T MULE: 7:30 p.m. $29. Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley. 1-800-982-2787. KENT DUCHAINE AND SPIDER JOHN KOERNER: 8 p.m. $5. Palmer's Bar, 500 Cedar Av. S., Mpls. 612-333-7625. SONGS OF HOPE: 7 p.m. Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 285 N. Dale St., St. Paul. 651-227-8295.

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MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ARTS: "Sin and Salvation." Paintings by William Holman Hunt. $4-$8. "Tom Arndt's Minnesota." Photography. 2400 3rd Av. S., Mpls. 612-870-3131.

KIDS AND FAMILY

EAGAN MARKET FEST: Family night featuring Radio Disney games and music and a performance by Will Hale & the Tadpole Band. 4-8 p.m. Central Park, 1501 Central Pkwy., Eagan. 651-675-5500. WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR 2009: A display of, and flights in, historic aircraft of World War II, including a B-24J Liberator, a B-17G Flying Fortress and a P-51C Mustang fighter. Call or check website for flight costs. 2-5 p.m. St. Paul Downtown Airport, 8891 Airport Rd., St. Paul. 1-800-568-8924. www.cfdn.org.

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