Wednesday morning briefing: The “Thriller,” the World Series and maybe some snow

Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday morning briefing.

Movie time

Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” movie opened with a late show Tuesday, but area residents have a variety of viewing options starting tonight.

Clovis’ North Plains 7 offers showtimes at 2 p.m., 4:40 p.m., 7:10 p.m., and 9:50 p.m.

Adult tickets are $6 for the first two shows; $8 for the last two.

Web site of the day:

Did you know Eastern New Mexico University has its own student newspaper? It’s called The Chase and it has an online version:

http://www.enmuthechase.com

Something to do:

Who says there’s no culture in Clovis? Ya’ll just come on down to the Clovis High Lecture Hall at 7 p.m. Thursday night.

You can watch the “Imagination String Concert,” which features seventh- and eighth-graders playing violins and cellos.

The 19-member Clovis Middle School Orchestra will perform music while stories are read.

It’s a 45-minute show and it’s free.

— by Eric Butler

Question of the day:

What do you think about plans for a hookah lounge early next year in Clovis? Flavored tobacco your idea of fun?

Let us know by leaving a comment below.

Today’s weather:

AccuWeather forecasts a high of 65 and a low of 38, with showers expected after noon. The National Weather Service predicts a breezy day with southwest winds between 15 and 25 mph and gusts as high as 30 mph. Tonight: There’s a chance of light snow.

— by Argen Duncan

Something good on TV tonight:

Baseball’s World Series opens in New York. The Yankees take on the Philadelphia Phillies in a best-of-seven series. The show starts at 5:30 p.m. on Fox.

— by Tony Bullocks