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Sammy Miller and The Congregation specializes in joyful jazz—music that feels good. Be prepared to smile, tap your feet, and feel the rip-roaring high energy of this acclaimed jazz band. After a decade of headlining some of the most prominent jazz festivals in the country, Sammy Miller brings his infectious joy and upbeat sound to The Conrad. Visit: https://transaction.theconrad.org/2403/2471 Sammy Miller & The Congregation on Instagram and Facebook

Donald Trump's first administration advanced rules forcing hospitals and insurers to reveal prices for medical services. Employers don't want to risk backtracking during Trump's second administration.

Among the most intensely admired composers in jazz, Wayne Shorter is a true legend whose career stretched over half a century. The golden era of this saxophonist’s extraordinary musical journey was marked by the formation of his quartet with Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, and Brian Blade, who went forth to confound all preconceptions of jazz in a prolific 24 years of concerts and GRAMMY® Award-winning recordings. Shorter’s great musical legacy lives on through this kindred trio, as they take to Zero Gravity—a shared fearlessness espoused by their mentor and Zen guru. Frequently hailed as one of the most influential saxophonists of his generation, Mark Turner rounds out this inspired exploration of the unknown. Performing their own interpretations of Shorter’s compositions, this quartet seeks to honor his pivotal contributions to jazz. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/legacy-of-wayne-shorter/ Wayne Shorter on Instagram and Facebook

“Classical music doesn’t get much more life-enhancing than this.” — The Guardian HAYDN String Quartet, Opus 54, No. 2 RAVEL String Quartet in F Major BEETHOVEN String Quartet Opus 59, No. 1 Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/takacs-quartet-3/ Takács Quartet on Instagram and Facebook

With his Bantu Ensemble, rising star cellist, singer, improviser, and composer Abel Selaocoe moves with virtuosic grace across genres, broadening both the scope and audience of classical music while blending African and Western European traditions. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/abel-selaocoe-bantu-ensemble/ Abel Selaocoe on Instagram and Facebook

NPR spoke with 30 small groups of people around the country about what they'd want other people to understand about their community — and what they want to understand about others

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz saw his national profile skyrocket when he became Vice President Harris' running mate. Now, he's back home figuring out when he will push back or work with Republicans.

For its seventh year, our national podcasting competition will invite students from all around the country, in grades four through 12, to bring us their best audio stories.

Pedro Almodóvar's first English-language film, The Room Next Door, is a meditation on death. Writing and making movies "is a way of running away from death," the Spanish director says.

The Biden administration set a new climate goal for the U.S. The White House argues states, cities and corporations will continue the work, even as Trump plans to exit the Paris climate agreement.