Community Music & Culture: 780 Songwriters Circle returns to the Lawrence Public Library with local musicians sharing the stories behind their songs, keeping performance and conversation accessible. Bluegrass Spotlight: Earl Scruggs Music Festival in North Carolina leaned into pure heat and tradition, from banjo battles to genre-crossing sets. Local Live Events: Kekoskee River Day brings a TV taping, live music, vendors and family activities on Sept. 12. Arts With a Purpose: Bellevue’s Art in the Park turns 25 with 75 artists, a silent auction for school art programs, and kids’ art tents. Festival Roundup: Freakender’s 10th birthday DIY music blowout returns with two stages and a big lineup. Global Citizen Festival: Alicia Keys & friends join the Sept. 26 Central Park bill, with tickets earned via action on the Global Citizen app. Music in the Woods: Paris Mountain’s rebuilt amphitheater brings back the fall concert series after Hurricane Helene damage. Health Scare in Music Production: A band’s baby-goat music video shoot spiraled into rabies notifications after the animals tested positive. Big Screen Music: Warner Bros. and WaterTower Music release “The Cat in the Hat” theme song ahead of the Nov. 6 theatrical run.