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Do you feel like the pandemic has made you adopt some depressing routines? You're not alone. Here's what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart.   By AJ Willingham The Democratic National Convention kicks off four days of virtual events on Monday. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, former Gov. John Kasich, Sen. Doug Jones, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and former first lady Michelle Obama are all scheduled to speak. And of course, presumptive nominee Joe Biden and his newly-minted running mate Sen. Kamala Harris will make appearances. Biden's campaign is also hosting virtual watch parties in all 50 states during the event.  Tuesday marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which guaranteed women the legal right to vote. Keep in mind, it would take decades before all women were actually able to exercise that right. People in Alaska, Florida and Wyoming can observe that crucial anniversary immediately, since their states are holding primary elections on Tuesday. The Islamic New Year begins on Wednesday evening, and is also known as the Hijri New Year. The first month of the Islamic year is called Muharram. A march is planned for Friday in New York City to protest the government's coronavirus response. The event is being called the "March for the Dead," and sister events are being planned in other cities like San Francisco.  Washington state rounds out the primary week with their elections on Friday.  The movies are back ... kind of AMC, the world's largest movie theater chain, will reopen more than 100 US theaters on August 20. As part of its reopening push, the chain will offer admission for a mere 15 cents.  The doc is in  Rather stay at home? Everyone's talking about "(Un)Well," the new Netflix documentary that examine's people's search for miracle cures and unusual wellness treatments. Here's a review from CNN's Brian Lowry.  Truly together   Last month, 17,572 singers from 129 countries came together virtually to perform composer Eric Whitacre's "Sing Gently." May it bring you peacefully into a new week.  (Click here to listen) Our mailing address is: One CNN Center Atlanta, GA 30303 Copyright © now Cable News Network, Inc., All rights reserved.

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