PBS’ National Memorial Concert: Multi-Award-Winning National Tradition Honoring Our American Heroes Continues

BS’ NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, America’s national night of remembrance, returns live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise, acclaimed actors who are dedicated to veterans’ causes and supporting our troops in active service. Continue reading PBS’ National Memorial Concert: Multi-Award-Winning National Tradition Honoring Our American Heroes Continues

Memorial Day Is For More Than BBQs

For many folks, Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer. For others it’s the quiet remembrance of soldiers who gave their lives for liberty, justice and the pursuit of happiness.

Many people visit cemeteries and memorials, particularly to honor those who have died in military service. Many volunteers place an American flag on each grave in national cemeteries.

Memorial Day is not to be confused with Veterans Day – Memorial Day Continue reading Memorial Day Is For More Than BBQs

The Friday Before Memorial Day is Declared “Don’t Fry Day” to Encourage Sun Safety and Awareness

To encourage everyone to take small steps for sun safety, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention – and its national member coalition of over 40 organizations – has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as the 14th annual “Don’t … Continue reading The Friday Before Memorial Day is Declared “Don’t Fry Day” to Encourage Sun Safety and Awareness

Top Gun Maverick Premiere to Honor Military Heroes ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

 The highly anticipated release of Top Gun: Maverick will include a tribute to local military service members with their families at a special red-carpet screening in Ridgecrest on Thursday, May 26, 2022, ahead of the wide-release of the film on Friday. Ridgecrest Cinemas will be … Continue reading Top Gun Maverick Premiere to Honor Military Heroes ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

National Veterans Memorial and Museum Hosts Unique Memorial Day Experience

The National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM) will host nearly three weeks of distinctive events and ceremonies designed to honor our country’s brave servicemen and women who sacrificed their lives protecting our freedoms. In addition, to ensure all people can visit and … Continue reading National Veterans Memorial and Museum Hosts Unique Memorial Day Experience

Joe Mantegna And Gary Sinise To Host A Special Presentation Of PBS’ NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT

Capital Concerts announced today a special presentation of the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT on PBS, hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise with new performances and tributes filmed around the country honoring all of our American heroes.  … Continue reading Joe Mantegna And Gary Sinise To Host A Special Presentation Of PBS’ NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT