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This Weekend in Your History
US marks bicentennial; Hong Kong reverts to Chinese rule; Civil Rights Act of 1964; Jim Morrison dies
Gloria Gaynor to Sing During ‘A Capitol Fourth’ Concert
The ‘I Will Survive’ legend is ready to ignite America’s Independence Day celebration Monday night on PBS
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An aerial view of pavilions, trees, paths and koi ponds of the Humble Administrator's Garden is seen June 21 in Suzhou in China’s Jiangsu Province. The area, also called the Zhuozheng Garden, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and dates to the beginning of the 16th century.
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Dinner and a Movie Series Features 'The Big Chill'
Read our nostalgic essay about the 1983 film, then try the recipe for skillet roast chicken it inspired
Aging Playfully: Gardens You Should Visit in North America
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Easy-to-follow class covers materials and techniques, and demonstrates how to paint a mini masterpiece
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Documentary delves into the jazz musician and trans culture icon’s extraordinary legacy
Picture Perfect: Smartphone Photography Class
These helpful tools and techniques can help improve image quality and take your skills to the next level
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‘An Engineer Imagines’ Documentary on Peter Rice
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Dark, tender Swedish film based on Fredrik Backman best seller is available free to AARP members
A Writer's Lesson: Don’t Wrestle With Words
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Scotland’s magnificent natural setting brings a newfound inner calm to a perfectionist
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Books
Author Shares Secrets to Building a Best Seller
Brad Meltzer's ‘The Lightning Rod’ follows ‘The Escape Artist’ and brings back Zig and Nola
Free Excerpt From ‘Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff’
New AARP book by Matt Paxton offers steps to help you declutter and live more simply
Enjoy Reading a Selection of Books Free Online
Gripping mysteries by popular authors available in their entirety for AARP members
Chef Asma Khan Honors Her Ammu With New Cookbook
Restaurateur and author shares three recipes for you to try out and enjoy some comforting Indian flavors
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AARP book dispels myths surrounding aging, nutrition and metabolism
‘Own It: The Secret to Life’
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Music
Listen to Old Standbys, Discover New Favorites
AARP Spotify playlists curated by legendary musicians including Melissa Etheridge, Clint Black, Ani DiFranco, Herb Alpert and others
Soulful Vocal Jazz Group Moore By Four
Watch them perform popular classics and complex harmonies; plus read our Q&A with singer Ginger Commodore
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Combining ingredients such as cumin, coriander and black pepper elevate this recipe to a spicy and bold experience
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Art Tutorial From Molly Jacques: Custom Place Cards
Follow along to create something special with hand lettering for your dinner party guests
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An Introduction to Meditation From Daybreaker
Learning to take time out of your day to pause can help you reduce stress
Cooking Class: African Spices and Somali Chicken Soup
Follow along with chef April Dodd to create an authentic dish and blend with lots of flavor
Golf From Home With PGA Pro Jeff Wibben
This funny and educational lesson uses toilet paper, sticky notes and other common household items
Quick Questions
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The musical superstar lands her first starring role in fun ‘Father of the Bride’ movie reboot
8 Quick Questions for Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone
The husband-and-wife comedy collaborators return with new Netflix series ‘God’s Favorite Idiot’
10 Quick Questions for Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna
The beloved performers cohosted the National Memorial Day Concert for the 16th time
12 Quick Questions for 'Abbott Elementary's Sheryl Lee Ralph
From Broadway to prime-time television, the Tony-nominated actress is a singular talent
11 Quick Questions for Fundraiser Lisa Swayze
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8 Quick Questions for the Versatile Russell Hornsby
The ‘Black Mafia Family’ star speaks about preparing for his next role as boxing promoter Don King
10 Quick Questions for Pfizer Chairman-CEO Albert Bourla
The son of Holocaust survivors, the executive sheds light on his rise to pharmaceutical prominence
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Travel
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Smart Guide to Train Travel (Plus a Bucket List of Trips!)
Few modes of transit blend relaxation, efficiency and scenery like riding the rails
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