🌱 How Inglewood’s Jason Crowe Jr. stole the show at all-star game
Inglewood, California Patch AM: a 5 min readHi there, Inglewood! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Inglewood’s Jason Crowe Jr. stole the show at all-star game
- When Jimi Hendrix brought his groundbreaking 1969 tour to Inglewood
- See which Clippers player turned heads courtside at Intuit Dome
Also on today's calendar: [LIVE THEATER] Moth Champion Miyo Returns to Culver City for "How To Die In Japan" and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Which rock group has four members who can't sing or play instruments ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 56.
- Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 69 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. How 3 future KU basketball players — and a Mizzou Tiger — played in all-star games (kansascity.com) — An Inglewood High School standout, guard Jason Crowe Jr., shined in a national Ballislife All-America game, scoring 22 points with strong defense and earning co-MVP honors. The story also tracks how future Kansas and Missouri players, including Crowe, Trent Perry, Luke Barnett, and Cydnee Bryant, performed in recent boys and girls all-star showcases. 
2. This Day in Top 40 History: April 26 (kiss951.com) — Inglewood music history fans might enjoy knowing Jimi Hendrix’s 1969 North American tour stopped at The Forum, where he delivered a standout rendition of the national anthem and other hits. The piece also looks back at key Top 40 birthdays, album releases, and industry milestones that all fell on April 26 across several decades.
3. Ella Langley Rocks Denim at an American Eagle Event at Stagecoach in Indio, Calif., Plus Olivia Wilde, Lorde and More (people.com) — Inglewood gets a quick spotlight as Clippers player Jordan Miller is photographed courtside at an NBA playoff game inside the new Intuit Dome, repping Saint James merch. The rest of the piece is a sprawling celebrity photo roundup from festivals, galas, premieres, and sports events across California, New York, London, and beyond, with only that single but timely Inglewood moment.
4. What Happened to the Original Jackson 5 Band Members? All About the Brothers' Lives After the Group Split Up (people.com) — Two Jackson brothers are highlighted performing at the Fool in Love Festival in Inglewood in 2024, connecting the legendary family band directly to the city’s recent music scene. The story then traces how each original Jackson 5 member built solo careers, families, and charitable projects, while also addressing major life events and controversies that reshaped their lives after the group split.
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★ Featured events ★
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[LIVE THEATER] Moth Champion Miyo Returns to Culver City for "How To Die In Japan"
The FanaticSalon Theater | Culver City Comedy Club, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles
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[LIVE THEATER] Moth Champion Miyo Returns to Culver City for "How To Die In Japan"
The FanaticSalon Theater | Culver City Comedy Club, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles
2:00 pm
Saturday May 2
Sunday May 3
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Other local events
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Organic Home Gardening
John Muir Branch Library
4:00 pm -
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Angeles Mesa Branch Library
3:30 pm -
Baseball Game
Clover Park , 2600 Ocean Park Blvd , Santa Monica
4:00 pm -
Yarn Club: Mothers' Day Bouquets
John Muir Branch Library
2:30 pm -
'Versified! The Human Equation' Returns for Encore Streaming
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3:00 pm -
Baseball Game
Clover Park , 2600 Ocean Park Blvd , Santa Monica
4:00 pm -
Tennis for Tiny Tots - May - Inglewood, CA 2026
Edward Vincent Jr. Park , 700 Warren Ln , Inglewood
9:00 am -
STAR Reading With Ms. Connor
John Muir Branch Library
2:00 pm -
Katt Williams
Intuit Dome , 3930 W Century Blvd , Inglewood
7:30 pm
Tuesday April 28
Wednesday April 29
Thursday April 30
Friday May 1
Saturday May 2
Tuesday May 5
📣 Inglewood Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Take Home Craft for Kids: Paper Tea Lanterns
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library
10:00 am -
Walk-In Tutoring With Saskia
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am -
Again Again: Music for Kids Celebrates Día
Angeles Mesa Branch Library
3:00 pm -
Stories with STAR Reader Keeleyshaye
Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library Jefferson -
3:00 pm
Monday April 27
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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