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Thru Aug 13 SISTERS OF SWING Who would have ever thought that three sisters from Minnesota would become a singing sensation and legendary icon in the music world? You may have heard their famous vocal stylings a la “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” and “Rum and Coca Cola,” but you may not know the true story behind their ascension into the halls of superstardom. With equal parts drama, comedy, and song, Sisters of Swing is a can’t-miss summer production. Centre Stage, 501 River St, Greenville. Thurs–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $15-$35. (864) 233-6733, centrestage.org
These days, women sit at the helm of some of the globe’s most successful companies, like IBM and Yahoo. But back in the ’70s, females in the workplace were only considered useful if they could pour a good cup of coffee. Such is the challenge presented to three women facing sexism in the office, marriage infidelity, and other growing pains on the homefront. With revenge to men on their hearts, the ladies form an unbreakable friendship as well as a plot—and that’s where the fun really starts. Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC. Wed–Thurs, 2 & 7:30pm; Fri, 8pm; Sat, 2pm & 8pm; Sun, 2pm. $15-$40. (828) 693-0731, flatrockplayhouse.org
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If you were lucky enough to have cool parents who let you buy the unedited versions of “Take off Your Pants and Jacket” and “Enema of the State,” Blink-182 was your entry into the angsty, tongue-in-cheek realm of skater punk music. Though down
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