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Visionary Youth Theatre presents "Grease: School Version" at the Visionary Performance Space (8674 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942) on June 30, 2023 - July 9, 2023. Bring your family and friends to enjoy as the diverse and talented children of Visionary School for the Performing Arts bring to the stage this fun family musical. Directed and Choreographed by Sharla Mandere with Music Direction by London Smith and Spencer John Powell. The hit musical with a hip-shaking, rock 'n' roll score, Grease celebrates Rydell High's class of 1959 in all their duck-tailed, bobby-socked, gum-snapping glory. The fun-loving spirit and immortal songs that make Grease a favorite among rock 'n' roll fans of all ages. Credits: Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey For more infromation visit: visionarydancetheatre.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Each week, Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what's bringing them joy. This week: the movie Sniper: G.R.I.T., the book Get the Picture, and the shows The Traitors: UK and Blue Eye Samurai.

As Lynyrd Skynyrd approaches the 50th anniversary of the band’s critically acclaimed debut album ‘Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd’ in 2023, they resonate as deeply with their multi-generational fan base today as when they first emerged out of Jacksonville, Florida in 1973. Few ensembles have had the deep impact in creating a lifestyle as Skynyrd has. The band travels forward with a primary mission of celebrating a legacy that honors all whom have had a resonating contribution to the lives of hundreds of millions of fans globally. Former members Ronnie Van Zant, Allen Collins, Steve Gaines, Ed King, Billy Powell, Bob Burns, Gary Rossington, Leon Wilkeson and Hughie Thomasson alongside others will forever remain significant contributors to this indelible repertoire and the band’s colorful history. Today, Lynyrd Skynyrd rocks on with a current line-up featuring Johnny Van Zant, Rickey Medlocke, Mark “Sparky” Matejka, Michael Cartellone, Keith Christopher, Peter Keys, Carol Chase and Stacy Michelle. The rock and roll powerhouse continually tours, and as Van Zant shares, “It’s about the legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and what it stands for, what the fans are all about. There’s nothing like getting out there playing a great show with Skynyrd and seeing people love this music.” With a catalog of over 60 albums, billions of streams, and tens of millions of records sold, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd remain a cultural icon that appeal to all generations.

The Nuggets beat the Miami Heat 94-89 — winning four out of the series' five games. Center Nikola Jokić was named the NBA Finals most valuable player.

The Los Angeles-based harpist and composer talks about approaching her instrument in new ways on her debut album.

U2 could sell out stadiums across the globe, but it would have been business as usual. At its Las Vegas residency, the band harnesses its superpower: relentless earnestness.

English Powerhouse Manchester City and Nexen will host the 2023 Nexen Man City Cup, beginning on May 25 with the Boys supergroups kicking off at the SoCal Sports Complex in Oceanside. The Boys supergroups will feature the Manchester City boys academy and other top academy teams from LigaMX and MLS teams. The main tournament starts Saturday, May 27 – at three venues across the greater San Diego area: Boys 2009-2015 games will be held at Galway Downs (Temecula) for the first time in the tournament's history. All Girls games will be held at Surf Cup Sports Park in Del Mar, California – featuring Manchester City’s girls academy team for the first time. Finally, all l boys supergroups will continue to play at SoCal sports complex in Oceanside, California. The finals will be played on Monday, May 29 – featuring the supergroup finals at Surf Cup Sports Park in Del Mar, California. All other finals will be played at Galway Downs (Temecula). This year’s tournament will feature activations from Manchester City, Nexen, and PUMA–as well as a special visit from Manchester City’s mascot, Moonchester. PUMA will have a photo experience booth for fans to take an instant printed picture, as well as a visual experience station for visitors to demo merchandise. Visit: /mancitycup.com

The U.S. economy grew substantially faster in the final months of 2023 than forecasters had expected. For all of last year, the economy grew 3.1% — defying forecasts of a likely recession.

Of course, leave it to the gigantic nerds at NPR to throw a literary tailgate ... but to thine own self be true, even if it means getting stuffed into your locker later this afternoon.

The song is many things: comforting, manipulative, cathartic, a little threatening. Most importantly, it is a vessel, which empties out at the chorus to accommodate whatever a listener brings to it.