Arts & Entertainment

To commemorate Memorial Day in this time of social distancing, over 3,000 musicians across the country played “Taps” at the same time Monday, 3 p.m., as part of “Taps Across America.” Joining in the effort locally were John Brodie (in foreground) and Peter Del Vecchio, who played “Echo Taps” at Hopkins Green, with just a few family members and friends listening from a distance. The effort was launched by CBS News “On the Road” correspondent Steve Hartman and retired Air Force bugler Jari Villanueva, who invited musicians, veterans, teachers and students to sound “Taps” on their porches and driveways – or in this case, a local park - and then submit videos of their performances to CBS News. (Claudia Schwab photo)