Salem Community Band & Choir invite the public to a series of free “Musical Memories” concerts at Franklin Park School in late May. From Gershwin to the Beach Boys, audiences of all ages can enjoy timeless melodies without paying a penny.

After nearly six decades, the true story behind the Beach Boys’ classic “Sloop John B” is finally coming to light, intriguing fans old and new. Despite its enduring popularity since 1961, the song’s meaning has remained a mystery—until now.

Stan Love, a former NBA player and the father of Miami Heat star Kevin Love, has died at the age of 76. Brother to Mike Love of the Beach Boys, Stan’s life uniquely connected the worlds of professional basketball and iconic music.