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In today's newsletter:

  • How Merriweather became ground zero for a legendary "Walk This Way"
  • What message did Springsteen send from Merriweather's protest stage?
  • What made Columbia's Power to the People festival so politically charged?

Also on today's calendar: Matilda - The Musical and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 65, low: 42.
  • Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. An All-Star Rock / Hip Hop Moment That You Have to See to Believe (sfl.media) — Columbia music fans just witnessed a wild all-star mashup at Merriweather Post Pavilion, where Tom Morello's one-day Power to the People Festival turned "Walk This Way" into a massive rock and hip-hop collaboration. Jack Black, DMC, Chuck D, Cypress Hill, Scott Ian and Morello shared the stage, honoring the song's boundary-breaking history while capping a sold-out day of big-name performances.
   

2. Inside the "Power to the People" festival headlined by Bruce Springsteen at Merriweather Post Pavilion (cbsnews.com) — Bruce Springsteen's headlining set at Merriweather Post Pavilion turned Columbia into the center of a star-studded protest festival urging voter participation. Local concertgoers heard pointed political messages, surprise collaborations, and a strong push toward community engagement through nonprofits gathered in the on-site Freedom Village.
   

3. Inside the DC 'Power to the People' festival headlined by Bruce Springsteen (newser.com) — Columbia residents packed Merriweather Post Pavilion on Saturday as Bruce Springsteen led the Power to the People festival, blending big-name performances with strong political messages and voter-turnout appeals. From surprise cameos by Jack Black and Dave Grohl to a bustling Freedom Village of nonprofits, the event turned the local venue into a regional hub for activism and music.
   

4. Springsteen Leads Musicians Promoting Voter Turnout (newser.com) — Columbia's Merriweather Post Pavilion hosted Bruce Springsteen and other big-name artists Saturday for the inaugural Power to the People festival, built around protest music and boosting voter turnout. Local attendees encountered sharp critiques of federal policies, a nonprofit-filled Freedom Village, and a unifying finale of classic protest anthems aimed at energizing civic participation.
   

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