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The Library of Congress preserved recordings from Marine Corp combat correspondents at Iwo Jima that included interviews with soldiers, music and the sounds of war.

Paramore singer Hayley Williams' earliest memories of music are of hearing her grandfather's songs. She helped him, now 78, achieve a dream: releasing his debut album.

Displaced by current airstrikes and past conflicts, children board a brightly painted bus to attend art classes that aim to make them feel like kids again — and give them a way to express their pain.

The annual Sam Hinton Folk Heritage Festival will include music beginning at 10 am on the Gazebo Stage. There will be storytelling in the Porter House and jam sessions all over the park. Enjoy the Poway Farmers Market from 8 am to 2 pm. The following is the concert schedule: 10:00 a.m. Hullabaloo. Start your day with some free-range, organic kid-folk. 10:45 a.m. Marilyn McPhie. World renowned storyteller will give you a taste of what will be happening over in the Porter House. 11:00 a.m. MohaviSoul. Stellar songwriting and tight bluegrass-flavored musicianship will kick things up a notch. 12:00 p.m. Scarborough. Hear Simon and Garfunkel songs done by Ashley Norton and Sharon Katz, two women whose voices blend just as well as Paul and Art’s. 1:00 p.m. Hot Pstromi. The full band will play world-class music based around Yale Strom’s klezmer violin and Elizabeth Schwartz’ powerful vocals. 2:00 p.m. Lee Coulter Band. This performer puts more positivity into his work, and connects more closely to his audience. 3:00 p.m. Billy Lee and the Swamp Critters. These folks live up to their name, with so much fun Cajun and Zydeco music, it is hard not to dance. For more information visit: sdfolkheritage.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Three years ago, a group of young musicians from Afghanistan and their teachers fled Kabul to remake their lives as a community in northern Portugal. Now, they are touring the U.S.

The ranchera and bolero singer took aim at machismo as if it were a piñata. For decades, she wrote and sang feminist anthems full of pain, rage and empowerment.

Here are five reasons to head to your local cineplex before Memorial Day, from a Steven Soderbergh spy thriller, to 17 Robert Pattinsons in a sci-fi cloning epic from the director of Parasite.

We invite you to be part of our transformed "Metamorphosis" art exhibition, showcasing student artwork done in collaboration with Monarch resident artists and artists from Space4Art. The evening will include guided tours led by our talented student artists and a chance to bid on your favorite pieces. This year, all artwork will be exclusively available through our auction and is not included in the ticket price. This event will also highlight community artists and performances from our Monarch Dance Team as well as a robust silent auction. All proceeds directly benefit our arts programming. Join us for an inspiring celebration of creativity and community! Monarch School San Diego on Facebook

Are we all just squirrels trying to get a nut? Professor Steven Barbone of SDSU’s Philosophy Department leads a 50th anniversary discussion of "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" by Robert Pirsig, one of the most influential books of the past half century and the bestselling philosophical book of all time. A summer motorcycle trip across the American West undertaken by a father and his son, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is a personal and philosophical odyssey into fundamental questions of how to live. Can a parent’s ferocious love for their child counter the everyday confusions of existence? Might the care for a technological object like a motorcycle lead to clarity? And when is a motorcycle not a motorcycle? Philosophy Talk is an occasional series of library presentations designed as a fun opportunity to connect the richness of philosophical thought to everyday life. For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

Join us for our Modern Calligraphy workshop for beginners, where you will learn the art of hand lettering using a traditional pointed dip pen and ink with a contemporary approach. Many people find Modern Calligraphy attractive to learn because it allows them to create beautiful, fun, and hand-crafted letters that are unique and personal. Modern Calligraphy is often characterized by its use of thick and thin lines, giving the letters a dynamic and expressive quality. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages. Space is limited, so be sure to register early. Note: This is a two-part workshop. The uppercase alphabet will be taught on a separate date, and you will need to purchase the ticket separately. Instructor: Claudia Strenger Who should attend? This class is encouraged for students of all levels, including someone who has never taken a calligraphy class before. Traditional calligraphers who would like to learn modern calligraphy techniques. Lefties are welcome :) In this 3-hour session, we will cover The basics of pointed pen calligraphy How to create thick and thin strokes with a pointed pen Materials included Beginner calligraphy pen Calligraphy nibs Sumi ink Cancellation Policy All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing the name and email address of the new participant to design@strengerstudio.com Visit: https://www.strengerstudio.com/product/uppercase-modern-calligraphy-for-beginners-workshop-sept-7-/312?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Strenger on Instagram and Facebook