Arts Calendar: 5/18-5/24
A listing of events in and around MetroWest for Sunday, May 18, through Saturday, May 24.
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Second 'Narnia' film packs in the action
Film Review
Expect more box-office bling from "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian," which piles on the action, darkens the tone, mixes in some humor and adds a touch of romance. It's a cinematic bouillabaisse bound to please the palates of its youthful audience. That said, the movie pushes the envelope of its PG rating with a slew of violence.
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An old hooked rug in good condition is worth about $2,000
TREASURES IN YOUR ATTIC
Q: I have enclosed a photo of a handmade rug that my grandmother recently gave to me. It is oval and approximately 9-by-12 feet. There are two labels on the rug - one is still readable, the other is not. The rug is in very good shape for its age. Can you tell me anything about this rug and its value? S.P., Baldwinsville, N.Y.
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A personality test for your cat
CREATURE FEATURE
It happens to all of us. You fall in love with someone's looks...but then he's not quite what you expected. Even, sometimes, if he's a cat.
Panorama dreaming
WILD THINGS
Gardens are not just a layer of decoration at your feet. Reward yourself and look up to see the full panorama of spring.
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New system a bit slow
ASK THE CAREY BROTHERS
Q: My 1,200 sq. foot home used to be heated by a furnace from 1949 that ran at 25,000 BTU. Recently I changed the system to a newer, 7,000 BTU system. I thought this newer heater would be more efficient, but I find that it takes much longer to heat the house than the older system did. Is there something wrong with my furnace or do I need one that has a higher BTU?
A sneak peak at Carmen Marc Valvo's fall fashions
Making the Scene
Take a peak at fall fashions by New York designer Carmen Marc Valvo, shown during a benefit luncheon for Ovations for the Cure at the Natick Collection.
Video: On the runway at Natick Collection
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'Opening doors to Framingham's past'
CHECK IT OUT
The interests of history buffs and decorating divas will converge Sunday, May 18, from noon to 5 p.m. for the eighth annual Framingham House Tour.
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Livin' large: Outdoor furniture that's refined and oversized
It can be hard to tell anymore where the living room ends and the outdoors begin.
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RV 101: Sure they're big, but you can do it
If you've never vacationed in a recreational vehicle, your first reaction might be "I can't afford to rent an RV" or "They're too large to maneuver."
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Extras
Multimedia
Derby darlings
The evening of the first Saturday in May might belong to horses, but that day was reserved for critters of a smaller stature.
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Day of Prayer
Photos from the National Day of Prayer ceremony in Norwood Thursday afternoon.
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BOSTON MARATHON: Videos along the route
From the starting line in Hopkinton to the finish in Boston...and every step in between...we shot video of the sights and sounds along the 2008 Boston Marathon route.
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Station, budget big on warrant
The warrant for the May 5 Town Meeting holds 40 articles, including a big one, article No. 7, which seeks approval for a $66,494,000 town fiscal 2009 budget.
PDF: Read the entire warrant. 
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Westwood Station traffic plans to be aired
A preliminary design for measures that could be taken to decrease traffic generated by the 4.5 million-square-foot Westwood Station project will be presented tomorrow night at the Thurston Middle School on High Street.
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