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Free Summer shows at Greenfield's Depot Street Park begin this Friday night, and Parks & Rec director Julie Patterson stopped by to talk about them.

(Jun 8, 2026) We break down what happened in Albany after the New York legislative session ended last week; immigration officials detained more than 20 people during recent raids in Saranac Lake and Lake Placid; and we have a conversation about a concert series that's been bringing Grammy Award winners, international performers and local musicians to Norwood for more than 50 years.

Van and Rachel react to Jay-Z's freestyle at the Roots Picnic, and Donald Trump taking two public L's in the lead-up to his Freedom 250 festival. Plus a check-in on the L.A. mayoral race, and an Atlanta judge and police deputy chief's noisy sexual encounters get exposed. (0:00) Intro (19:12) Jay-Z freestyle (42:57) Trump cancelling concert (52:27) Removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center (1:00:06) Spencer Pratt's appeal (1:24:47) Courtroom sex affair (1:34:52) The return of Mountain Lion (1:39:30) Give up your section for Lil Baby? Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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June 1, 2026; 5pm: Nicolle Wallace and friends cover Trump's social media meltdown over artists bailing on his Freedom 250 concert series. Later, Oliver Darcy joins Nicolle to talk about the internal turmoil at CBS News' “60 Minutes” with correspondent Scott Pelley blasting his bosses Bari Weiss and David Ellison, accusing them of hollowing the news show out. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.   For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Scoot talks about Vanilla Ice saying he'd perform for the Freedom 250 concert and shares stories about his encounters with David Robinson of the San Antonio Spurs. Also, The White House's pressure campaign against critics keeps raising serious questions about free speech in America. Is freedom of speech really under attack right now, and are we doing enough to protect it when the target is someone we don't like? Finally, Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, The Commodores, Morris Day, Young MC, and other artists have pulled out of the Freedom 250 concert series after saying they believed it was supposed to be a nonpartisan celebration of America's 250th birthday, not a Trump-linked political event. Who's left to play the party now, and what does it say when even nostalgia acts don't want to get dragged into the politics of 2026?

A star-studded musical celebration is in the works for the United States' 250th birthday, but more big acts have been backing away. Trump's administration had publicised multiple headliners for a 'Freedom 250' concert series between 25 June and 10 July, but Bret Michaels, Martina McBride, Young MC and the Commodores all confirmed they were pulling out. This leaves Vanilla Ice, Milli Vanilli, and Flo Rida in the lineup, but Trump is reportedly considering cancelling the musical performances altogether. US correspondent Richard Arnold says Trump is considering hosting a 'Make America Great Again rally' instead. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Easy Chair opens up Driggs Downtown Sounds concert series on June 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. This group blends together original music with talented seasoned musicians: Michael Batdorf, Ted Wells and Tom Murphy. Photo Courtesy: Downtown Driggs Association

RHR interviews Susan Bang with the Smith Field Church, Amenia NY The Smithfield Chamber Orchestra – Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 3 pmClassical, Pop, & Jazz celebrating American composers The Bang Family Concert Series was created to encourage area residents to... Read More ›

RHR interviews Susan Bang with the Smith Field Church, Amenia NY The Smithfield Chamber Orchestra – Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 3 pmClassical, Pop, & Jazz celebrating American composers The Bang Family Concert Series was created to encourage area residents to... Read More ›

RHR interviews Susan Bang with the Smith Field Church, Amenia NY The Smithfield Chamber Orchestra – Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 3 pmClassical, Pop, & Jazz celebrating American composers The Bang Family Concert Series was created to encourage area residents to... Read More ›

Pianist Phillip Bush grew up in Charlotte and has had a successful career across the country as a soloist, chamber musician, and university professor. He's the next WDAV Small Batch concert at Free Range Brewing as part of the Steinway at Free Range series. On this edition of the Piedmont Arts podcast, he talks about his music education in Charlotte as well as his love of contemporary music.

It's Wednesday, May 13. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Ofentse Pitse, Orchestra Conductor, about her latest Concert Series blending classical music with amapiano. Teaming up with Young Stunna, the performance reworks his hit songs with a full orchestra, creating a unique live experience that bridges modern sound and traditional composition. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Music of the Triduum”, a concert performed by the Thomas Aquinas College, New England Choir & Orchestra on April 16, 2026, as part of the 2025-26 St. Vincent de Paul Lecture & Concert Series. Choir and orchestra organized and conducted by Matthew Santos (NE'26). - 00:11 — “Adagio for Strings in G Minor” | Albinoni - 07:03 — “Stabat Mater” | Pergolesli - 11:11 — “Ave Verum Corpus” | Mozart - 14:19 — St. John's Passion, BWV 245, No. 39, Chorus: “Ruht Wohl” | Bach - 24:21 — Membra Jesu Nostri, No. 3: “Ad Manus” | Buxtehude | Soloists: Rose Reilly (NE'27), Helena Krestyn - 34:32 — Membra Jesu Nostri, No. 7: “Ad Faciem” | Buxtehude - 43:02 — Easter Oratorio, BWV 249, Chorus: “Kommt Eilet und Laufet” | Bach | Soloists: Samuel Livingston (NE'26), William Rosa (NE'27) - 48:14 — Christ Lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4, Versus 2: “Den Tod Niemand Zwingen Kunnt” | Bach | Soloists: Maureen Shields (CA'30), Eleanor Stoutz (NE'26) - 52:13 — “The Messiah”, Part 2, No. 44: “Hallelujah” | Handel - 56:24 — “The Messiah”, Part 3, No. 53A: “Worthy Is the Lamb” | Handel

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Spencer Coon & Christina Keys as guests to the show.   About Spencer Coon:   Spencer specializes in Talent. His focus is Music & Entertainment and Healthcare throughout the U.S. As the Chief Executive Officer for The Executive Elite Group, LLC, Spencer works with top leaders and companies to fulfill on critical and strategic hiring needs. Spencer places C-Suite and all levels of leadership. Spencer started in Music & Entertainment in 2000, Skilled Nursing (LTC) in 2005 and Hospice in 2006. He grew a premiere business network throughout these specialized industries.   In 2021, Spencer founded the Nursing Rocks! Concert Series, producing Live Concerts nationally to celebrate and honor the nursing profession while raising money for nurse scholarships throughout the U.S. First Nursing Rocks! Concerts start May 2026.     About Christina Keys:   After a decade of caregiving for her mother following a devastating stroke, Christina Keys knows firsthand the emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual toll caregiving takes. She transformed her personal journey national movement to support and uplift caregivers.   Christina has created and led caregiver communities nationally, created award-winning caregiver support programs, and now speaks across the country on topics such as caregiver support, building resilient caregiver communities, self-care, advocating for policy change and Caregiver Recovery.   Christina is the Founder and CEO of Keys for Caregiving and is also now a part of the Nursing Rocks Concert series helping to honor and appreciate healthcare workers     About Nursing Rocks!:   Empowering and honoring nurses through the uplifting power of live music, our mission is to foster a positive impact within the nursing community at nationwide events. We strive to elevate awareness of the nursing profession and support its advancement through scholarship opportunities for further education.   The Nursing Rocks! Concert Series is a sponsored live music event dedicated to nationwide nurse appreciation, showcasing top touring bands. Founded to unite local communities and businesses in honoring their dedicated nurses.   Through initiatives , we raise scholarship funds to support ongoing education, partnering with nationally accredited and local nursing schools to empower aspiring nurses in each community.  

Stan previews the final two performances of the 2025-2026 season, David Burnham on March 26th and CeCe Teneal on April 15th, on the WRAM Morning Show.

Clay Harris, Deputy AD and Chief Revenue Officer for LSU Athletics, joins Chris Blair to preview the "Death Valley Live" concert series, coming to Tiger Stadium this spring. DVL will kick off with multi-platinum artist and Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Zach Bryan on Saturday, March 28, and will continue with nine-time diamond-certified global superstar Post Malone and three-time GRAMMY award-winning entertainer Jelly Roll on Saturday, May 23.

Northfield Arts Guild Executive Director Michael Johnson and Performing Arts Manager Pauline Jennings discuss upcoming events at the Guild, including The Book Club Play opening this week, the 411 Concert Series performance next month featuring Connie Evingson, the All-School Art Show continuing through March 28th, this Saturday's fundraiser for Northfield Supporting Neighbors, the annual Guild fundraiser on April 30th, and more. 

"Rational Mind and Non-Rational Agency: Aquinas' Augustinian Account of the Sinning Will & the Hierarchy of the Soul", a lecture given by Prince Albert von Thurn und Taxis at Thomas Aquinas College, New England, on February 27, 2026. Part of Thomas Aquinas College's St. Vincent de Paul Lecture and Concert Series.

Justified Quartet will be the featured performers this Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than a thousand Cal State workers kick off a strike today. As Ramadan begins, we bring you a look at the founding of SoCal's biggest Muslim community center 50 years ago. Did you know LAX has a concert series? We went and checked it out. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

The Lift Concert Series at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall presents performances of new, independent music featuring regional performers, curated by S & S Presents, local artists Sam Torres and Sophia Subbayya Vastek. The performances give audiences the unique opportunity to sit on the historic stage with the artists while they perform. The first Lift concert at the historic music hall is on February 18 and will feature The Millstone Rounders. Sam Torres and Sophia Subbayya Vastek join us to tell us more.

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Northfield Arts Guild Executive Director Michael Johnson and Performing Arts Manager Pauline Jennings discuss upcoming events at the Guild, including the next installment of the 411 Concert Series featuring Erin Schwab, the upcoming production of Little Wars, current galleries on display, and much more. 

Epcot's International Festival of the Arts will kick off next week at Walt Disney World.  In today's episode, Rick and Sarah Says will be talking about the performers who are scheduled to take the stage for the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, which takes place in World Showcase every night of the festival.

Miles Barnum and Loy Larson join It Takes Two with Amy & JJ with all the details on the upcoming Miles Barnum: Live in Concert series in Fargo and Moorhead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As if Foreigner/Skynyrd and Chicago/Styx weren't enough, this one may top them all!

Shakira BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Shakira continues to make waves as she powers through the final stretch of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. As of today, Wednesday December third, the Colombian superstar is currently performing her South American leg, with shows scheduled in Montevideo at Estadio Centenario tonight and tomorrow night. Following those dates, she'll head to Buenos Aires for multiple performances at Estadio Velez Sarsfield from December eighth through eleventh, then Cordoba on December fourteenth.Looking ahead to the holiday season, Shakira has announced an exciting intimate venue pivot. She's bringing her Up Close and Personal concert series to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Due to overwhelming demand, a third show has been added to the original two performances scheduled for December twenty-seventh and twenty-eighth, with the additional date set for Monday December twenty-ninth at eight PM.The tour itself has shattered records globally. The twelve sold-out shows in Mexico City earlier this year generated approximately twenty thousand jobs across logistics, security, transportation, and production, according to Billboard. In her native Colombia, Barranquilla's local government estimated her performances generated nearly two hundred and seven billion Colombian pesos in economic impact, equivalent to roughly fifty million US dollars.Shakira's album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran continues its commercial dominance. The record became the most-streamed album of twenty twenty-four in its first twenty-four hours and achieved seven-times Platinum certification. The album itself won a Grammy for Best Latin Album, cementing her status as a force in the industry.Recent business developments show Shakira expanding her influence beyond music. Epson announced a new partnership with the artist as brand ambassador for the META-CWA initiative, focusing on inspiring youth creativity and innovation through accessible technology.On the charitable front, Shakira demonstrated her commitment to community causes by pledging to donate a portion of proceeds from her July fifth San Antonio concert to Hill Country disaster relief following Central Texas floods.With her net worth now estimated at approximately three hundred fifty million dollars, Shakira maintains her position as one of the most commercially successful Latin artists of all time, boasting over ninety-five million records sold worldwide and more than twenty-seven billion YouTube views.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

We at My Big Fat Bloody Mary Podcast and Concert Series value the importance of family. We're happy to give our staff the weekend off! We hope that all our listeners have a great weekend. Enjoy this favorite episode featuring Sunny War and we'll meet again next Sunday! La Paz …

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Pianist Caio Pagano (pictured left) will perform music by Beethoven and Chopin at the Recital Hall of the Steinway Piano Gallery in Scottsdale,...

For the past decade, the Harrisburg Mansion Concert Series has been offering something different from the usual large concert venues — intimate performances where audiences sit just feet away from world-class musicians.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Kirsty of The Friends of Chamber Music previews their 77th season, "The Year of the Living Composer," with HMM's Andrea Cunliffe. They give us insight and inside information about the music and musicians in the line up of the 6 concerts in the Capital Region for this 2025-2026 season. This season brings masterpieces of the Classical and Romantic eras to bold, vibrant works by today's leading voices — including two exciting Friends of Chamber Music Commissions and world premieres — this season promises an unforgettable musical journey. For more information go to : FriendsChamberMusic.org.

✦ If you're looking for your next much-needed laugh, Atlanta comedian Joel Byars has plenty of them ready for you at his "Funny Fridays" comedy showcase. The next event in the series is scheduled for August 22 at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center and will feature performances by Lace Larrabee, Carlos Rodriguez, and Emily Holden. Byars recently joined WABE arts reporter Summer Evans to talk more about why he's committed to making our Fridays funny. ✦ Last May, when the pizzeria-arcade chain Chuck E. Cheese announced plans to retire its famous animatronic bands, the backlash was swift. After hearing this outcry, the company promised to keep a few of the bands across the nation. You may be surprised to hear that there was an outcry over Animatronics, but the art form, which brings mechanical and electronic figures to life, continues to hold the public's attention. In fact, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts offers a graduate concentration in Animatronics. It's true. If you're a fan of life-like, magical, moving figures with Dead Eyes (Jon's words, not mine), you don't have to travel far to get your fix. City Lights Collective member Wesley Boutilier brings us the story of a Six Flags Over Georgia ride that recently underwent a significant animatronic upgrade. ✦ Local artist Carl Janes knows that making art isn't a solo effort—it's as much about community as it is about creativity. Over the years, he has helped carve out spaces for Atlanta's local music and arts communities to gather, perform, and thrive—including his former East Atlanta home, The Secret Spot, and more recently, his location in Underground, called Inner Space. For his latest endeavor, he has teamed up with local brewery Halfway Crooks to curate a diverse Summer Sunday Concert series, which will run throughout August. City Lights Collective producer Josh Thane recently sat down with Janes learn why he's bringing his Inner Space outdoors. ✦ City Lights Collective member Shane Harrison spends his days at Arts ATL looking for cultural events to share with readers, and he joins us weekly to share highlights. Today, his mix includes Black Writers Weekend 2025, and True Colors Theatre Company's adaptation of Jordan E. Cooper's Ain’t No Mo’. ✦ Artist and music enthusiast, Kosmo Vinyl. He spent several decades immersed in music and began his professional career at London's pioneering indie label, "Stiff Records." In 1979, Kosmo started working exclusively with "The Clash" and stayed by their side until the punk icons disbanded in 1986. Over the years, Kosmo's record collection became legendary. In 2014, he began posting about his favorite releases on social media as part of his series, "Kosmo's Vinyl of the Week," and he joins us weekly to share the stories behind the records he treasures. Today, Kosmo discusses the story behind Ann Peebles’ “I Can’t Stand the Rain.” ✦ The game of Pinball has seen a resurgence in popularity over the last decade, and for those who love the game, August 1 is considered National Pinball Day. City Lights Collective co-host Kim Drobes brings us the story behind the celebration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

REXBURG -- A band that began in Rexburg years ago is returning from its home in Utah to share their music with the community during a local concert series. Local Kin, a stomp and holler folk band is set to perform in Rexburg Monday at Porter Park in the Beehive Pavilion. Their performance is one of many for Arts at the Park, a Rexburg Arts live entertainment series.

From July 13 through August 29, Music Haven will offer ten varied and dazzling concerts; a celebrated local music festival; an annual, eagerly anticipated Blues BBQ; and a three-part film series exploring even more aspects of music. To tell us more, we welcome Producing Artistic Director Mona Golub.

And we're just getting started. We're about to launch a brand new VIDEO CHAT SHOW. So make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube, and sign up for my newsletter here to get updates and behind the scenes stories: https://concertcast.live/Watch the VIDEO VERSION of this trailer here: https://youtu.be/9Pv9UMf-svc?si=cMhqYlYV9IF9o0R5This podcast is for you if you:Want storytelling that puts you front row and in the front seatPrefer tight, themed episodes with local musicEnjoy learning about different music scenes and concert communitiesWant inside access to a band making an albumGeek out on venue history, hidden architecture, and untold storiesPlan trips around concerts (and yes, hotel stays count)Love ghost stories, band confessions, and rare deep cutsVisit https://concertcast.live for full episodes, photos, essays, videos and more. Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/Subscribe & Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/concert-cast-a-travel-series-exploring-concert-culture/id1437457725Listen and Subscribe on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PVDaLUyesfaW2nPZxbzgh?si=79ef1fc5515345c7Thank you for being here! Concert Cast: A Woman-Owned Independent Streaming Network for Concert CultureCreated and hosted by Kyle Lamont, Concert Cast explores concert culture through energetic music journalism. With sharp interviews, personal stories, and curated local music soundtracks, Lamont brings listeners closer to their favorite artists and legendary venues offering a unique take on the live music experience. Recognized as a Spotify Editor's Pick in 2022.

Bill chats with Rocky (Borstal Boys, SuperMonkey, & Music from the 412), Brandon Cornish (A Common Crown), Mikey P (skell), Cam (skell), Bones (skell), and Zosia West (Reign of Z). He also spins music from all the bands participating in the show on June 28th and the one at Penn Brewery on July 4th. Make... The post Rock for Life Concert Series Special PARS780 first appeared on Build the Scene.

Summer is here and that means it's time for The River concert series which kicks off this Thursday with Caroline Jones. This morning we got her on the phone to talk about the show, her solo work and playing with the Zac Brown Band. Plus, how she handles her husband's super scary job.

San Diego's once red-hot housing market appears to be cooling off. The average house in San Diego currently costs around $990,000, but houses are sitting on the market longer. The California Supreme Court has declined to review a San Diego civil jury verdict that awarded more than $46 million to a man who sustained a spinal cord injury during a Brazilian jiu-jitsu lesson in Del Mar that rendered him a  quadriplegic. The summer concert season is about to kick off at Gallagher Square, with some of the biggest names in music set to perform.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Wednesday. 

It's time for the annual Carillon Concert Series at Concordia Seminary! John Klinger, Chief Information Officer and Carillonneur at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what a carillon is, what's unique about Concordia's carillon, the history and tradition of carillon concerts at Concordia Seminary, and the lineup of concerts and carillonneurs this year. Learn more about these concerts happening each Tuesday in June (that KFUO Radio will be broadcasting, weather-permitting!) at csl.edu/2025/05/summer-2025-carillon-concert-series-announced-for-tuesdays-in-june. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

Jenna and Willie guess Irish celebrities in 'Shamrock Scramble.' Also, an up-and-coming college student and musician who hosts concerts in his dorm. Plus, trending spring wardrobe and home decor items. And, bartender Tim Sweeney shares St. Patrick's Day drink recipes.

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for March 7th Publish Date:  March 7th    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, March 7th and Happy Birthday to Bryan Cranston ***03.07.25 - BIRTHDAY – BRIAN CRANSTON*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Cobb Drug Task Force Seizes $261K, Drugs, Guns in Bust Construction on New Austell Park Begins Next Week Kennesaw Greenlights $13.9M Public Safety Building Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on cooking for picky toddlers All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: Ingles Markets 6 STORY 1: Cobb Drug Task Force Seizes $261K, Drugs, Guns in Bust The Marietta Cobb Smyrna Narcotics Task Force seized over $261,000 in cash, 867 grams of heroin, 39 grams of cocaine, five grams of fentanyl, marijuana, and five firearms in a major drug bust this week. The operation stemmed from a traffic stop and search warrant. The task force, a multi-agency group formed in 1980, investigates narcotics activity across Cobb County. Officials praised the collaboration for enhancing community safety. The investigation is ongoing, with no details about suspects released yet. STORY 2: Construction on New Austell Park Begins Next Week Construction begins next week on Austell's new Jefferson Street Park, a 10,000-square-foot greenspace replacing part of a strip mall parking lot downtown. The $250,000-$300,000 project will feature a pavilion, fire pit, cornhole area, community stage, and updated parking with sidewalks and landscaping. Funded by grants and sponsorships, the park aims to host events like seasonal markets and the city's annual Christmas tree lighting. Part of Austell's Downtown Livable Center Initiative, the project is set to finish by November, with a ribbon-cutting and holiday celebration planned for December. STORY 3: Kennesaw Greenlights $13.9M Public Safety Building The Kennesaw City Council approved a $13.9 million contract to build a new 25,000-square-foot police headquarters on Moon Station Road, addressing overcrowding at the current facility. Funded by SPLOST, stormwater reserves, and ARPA, the building will also house 911 staff and emergency operations. Construction, managed by Gay Construction, is expected to take 15 months. The council also approved a $282,900 contract with Patterson & Dewar Engineers for construction oversight, funded by SPLOST. Additional approvals included funding for sidewalks in Woodland Acres, stormwater pipe purchases, and a $127,750 contract for the 2025 Concert Series. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  Break: INGLES 7 STORY 4: Large-Screen TVs, Lockers, Landscaping Upgrades Coming to The Battery The Battery Atlanta is getting a series of upgrades ahead of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park. Enhancements include updated LED screens, expanded restrooms, new seating, interactive digital directories with emergency call buttons, redesigned landscaping, and updated walkways. Large TVs will be installed above Shake Shack and Good Game restaurants, ensuring fans can watch games. Additional updates include new seating and drink rails at Heritage Court and Battery Avenue, plus secure Binbox Lockers for personal items. While The Battery remains open during construction, temporary disruptions are expected. STORY 5: OUT AND ABOUT: 5 Things to Do This Weekend in Cobb County — March 7 - 9 This weekend in Cobb County offers a variety of events: - Atlanta Opera's "Macbeth" at Cobb Energy Centre, starring Michael Mayes and Sara Gartland, with showtimes Friday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets start at $52. - Atlanta Home Show at Cobb Galleria Centre, featuring 175+ booths of home improvement ideas, running Friday through Sunday. General admission is $11. - "The Last Five Years" at the Strand Theatre, a two-person musical running Friday through Sunday at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35. - Bubbles & Brews Craft Beverage Month, with tastings, live music, and prizes at local breweries all weekend. - "A Comedy of Errors" at the Strand Theatre, with its final show Friday at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 (21+ only). Break: And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on cooking for picky toddlers *** INGLES 1 (PICKY TODDLER) *** We’ll have closing comments after this. 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