Cultural Memory: A new history of YIVO traces how the institute became a guardian of Yiddish culture after the Holocaust, seeking to keep its language and scholarship meaningful for later generations. Music Across Borders: Qatari composer Nasser Sahim brought Arab musical traditions to Brussels in four original works performed with the Brussels Philharmonic. Creole Heritage: Louisiana musicians Marcella and Terrance Simien shared family history and musical roots in a performance celebrating Creole culture. Local Arts: Manchester plans £2 million to support a broader mix of artists, while a Bay Area cooperative is working to connect and sustain Black arts organizations. Music Returns: Tunisia’s Carthage Music Festival has resumed after a nearly two-year hiatus, showcasing local performers and sounds blending North African traditions with modern styles. Community Landmarks: Campaigners in Beckenham are fighting to keep the 1930 art deco Odeon cinema open, as its owner proposes converting it into a church.