The annual World Food & Music Festival is transitioning to a socially distanced celebration this year with a line-up of community-wide virtual events and programming. According to a news release, the World Food & Music Celebration will be held in conjunction with National Welcoming Week, beginning Saturday, Sept. 12, and running through Sunday, Sept. 20. The celebration includes a community cookout, a best brunch competition and recipe sharing. A list of diverse restaurants in the region will be posted on the World Food & Music Celebration website in advance of the celebration, and a list of recipes from past cooking demos at the World Food & Music Festival will be posted in coming weeks. For more information and a complete list of activities, click here.