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Pavilion Graduation: 'The Middle of Nowhere Kids' celebrate commencement with country concert, lots of laughs - The Daily News Online

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Pavilion Graduation: 'The Middle of Nowhere Kids' celebrate commencement with country concert, lots of laughs - The Daily News Online Pavilion Graduation: 'The Middle of Nowhere Kids' celebrate commencement with country concert, lots of laughs - The Daily News Online Posted: 29 Jun 2020 12:43 PM PDT PERRY — A senior class of 40 Pavilion Golden Gophers — the "Middle of Nowhere Kids," as they were so lovingly called by a country artist who performed a mini-concert during their outdoor commencement — celebrated graduation with sunshine and smiles on Sunday afternoon at the Silver Lake Twin Drive-In. Each graduate had his or her own chair, one decorated with yellow and gold balloons, and they sat beside vehicles full of loved ones. Their radios were all tuned to the same frequency, as they awaited the ceremonial tassel flip, the presentation of diplomas and, of course, what is colloquially known as &

Pavilion Graduation: 'The Middle of Nowhere Kids' celebrate commencement with country concert, lots of laughs - The Daily News Online

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Pavilion Graduation: 'The Middle of Nowhere Kids' celebrate commencement with country concert, lots of laughs - The Daily News Online Pavilion Graduation: 'The Middle of Nowhere Kids' celebrate commencement with country concert, lots of laughs - The Daily News Online Country singers criticize Chase Rice as 'selfish' for concert in front of hundreds in Tennessee - The Advocate Country singer responds to backlash for concert | News - Rheaheraldnews Pavilion Graduation: 'The Middle of Nowhere Kids' celebrate commencement with country concert, lots of laughs - The Daily News Online Posted: 29 Jun 2020 12:43 PM PDT PERRY — A senior class of 40 Pavilion Golden Gophers — the "Middle of Nowhere Kids," as they were so lovingly called by a country artist who performed a mini-concert during their outdoor commencement — celebrated graduation with sunshi

How Umbrellas Became the Symbol of Seattle Protests - seattlemet.com

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How Umbrellas Became the Symbol of Seattle Protests - seattlemet.com How Umbrellas Became the Symbol of Seattle Protests - seattlemet.com Posted: 03 Jun 2020 12:00 AM PDT Real Seattleites don't use umbrellas. It's one of our foundational city myths, alongside the Seattle Freeze, bad fashion game, and coffee addiction. But Tuesday night, as thousands of protesters faced police in a tense Capitol Hill standoff, the front lines were awash in dozens of umbrellas—and not because it was raining. For one, they are a sign that Seattleites marching against police brutality have turned an eye abroad. The bumbershoot tactic has roots in the Hong Kong Umbrella Movement of 2014 when tens of thousands of protesters, demanding open elections, used umbrellas to protect themselves from tear gas released by police. Among the modern protest tactics developed by Hong Kong youth, the yellow umbrella became especially symbolic. In Seattle, the ico

Los Lobos to Play Indian Ranch as Part of Summer Concert Series - GoLocal Worcester

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Los Lobos to Play Indian Ranch as Part of Summer Concert Series - GoLocal Worcester Los Lobos to Play Indian Ranch as Part of Summer Concert Series - GoLocal Worcester Posted: 18 Feb 2020 12:00 AM PST Email to a friend Permalink Tuesday, February 18, 2020 GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team Los Lobos to perform at Indian Ranch. PHOTO: Indian Ranch The Los Lobos will perform at Indian Ranch  in Webster, Massachusetts, as part of its Summer Concert Series. The concert will take place on Saturday, September 12 at 1 p.m.  Tickets go on-sale on Friday, February 21 at 10 a.m.  Click here for tickets  About Los Lobos  The Los Lobos began in 1973 when  David Hidalgo, Louie Pereze, Cesar Rosas, and Conrad Lozano began to get noticed by playing "revved-up" versions of Mexican folk music in restaurants and at parties.  By the 1980s, the band was sharing the stage with other groups like the Circle Jerks, Public Ima

Elton John tour: Music icon cancels remaining New Zealand concerts due to walking pneumonia diagnosis - CBS News

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Elton John tour: Music icon cancels remaining New Zealand concerts due to walking pneumonia diagnosis - CBS News Elton John tour: Music icon cancels remaining New Zealand concerts due to walking pneumonia diagnosis - CBS News Posted: 20 Feb 2020 12:57 PM PST Elton John  canceled his two remaining New Zealand shows late Tuesday as he continued to suffer from a bout of pneumonia. The shows have been rescheduled for next year. Earlier this week, John had to cut short a performance in Auckland after he lost his voice and needed medical help on stage. John said in a statement Tuesday that he was "incredibly disappointed" and apologized to his fans. He said that at this stage, he is planning to play his scheduled shows in Australia, which is where his farewell tour moves to next. Video clips posted online by fans at Sunday night's performance showed John breaking down in tears as he told the cheering crowd he couldn't go on any

Kid Rock's Honky Tonk, 13 others cited for not complying with coronavirus public health orders - Tennessean

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Kid Rock's Honky Tonk, 13 others cited for not complying with coronavirus public health orders - Tennessean Kid Rock's Honky Tonk, 13 others cited for not complying with coronavirus public health orders - Tennessean Kid Rock's Nashville bar's beer license suspended - Wonderwall Nashville Singer Adam Kurtz Trolls Broadway With "Man In Mask" Johnny Cash Parody [Watch] - Live for Live Music Kid Rock's Honky Tonk, 13 others cited for not complying with coronavirus public health orders - Tennessean Posted: 14 Jun 2020 01:31 PM PDT The Metro Public Health Department issued citations for Kid Rock's honky tonk and steakhouse and 13 other Nashville businesses for being out of compliance with coronavirus public health orders. A photo of the crammed crowds Kid Rock's honky tonk spread across social media this weekend, showing hundreds of people — nearly all without mas