Songs of Peace will feature five musical acts singing only songs of peace, including The Port CIty Ukuholics, Jesse Stockton, Jesse James DeConto (The Pinkerton Raid) Kelly Zullo, and Nate Gerry. In addition to music, Songs of Peace will offer speakers, interactive art, and poetry.

The Brooklyn Arts District (BAD) had a full day and night of art and music from Lettuce, Railroad Earth, Yonder Mountain String Band, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, Signal Fire, and more.

Back in May, Encore's Next Chapter Newsletter featured a day I had in civics. Not in the sense of going on some research or news bender...