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SUMMARY:Music of the Soul
DESCRIPTION:Chabad Jewish Center of Waukesha and The Wisconsin Philharmonic invite you to an unforgettable and uplifting evening at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts in Brookfield. \nIn partnership with Violins of Hope – Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra\, the program begins at 6:00 PM and features video\, live presentations\, and stirring performances of Jewish folk songs and other poignant works by members of the Wisconsin Philharmonic. \nHighlights include: \n\nA moving performance by the Wisconsin Philharmonic String Quartet\nA powerful firsthand testimony from a Holocaust Survivor\nThe inspiring history of the remarkable individuals—and the violins—that survived the Holocaust\n\nStandard Ticket: $40 | Student Ticket: $20\nGET TICKETS \nAn exclusive VIP Event will include a private viewing\, refreshments\, and private conversations with our featured speaker. Limited tickets available. Doors open at 4:30 PM. \nVIP: $300/couple\nIncludes: 2 Tickets | Delicious Kosher Buffet | Private Viewing of the Violins \nGET VIP TICKETS
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/violins-of-hope/
LOCATION:Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts\, 3270 Mitchell Park Rd\, Brookfield\, WI\, 53045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Education,Exhibit,Performance
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SUMMARY:Old Wicked Songs
DESCRIPTION:1996 Pulitzer Prize Finalist\nDirected by Elyse Edelman\, Featuring Brett Ryback & Jack Forbes Wilson. \nFor every open wound\, there’s a song that heals \nSet to Robert Schumann’s Dichterliebe\, this moving play with music follows a burned-out piano prodigy and his irascible teacher in 1986 Vienna as they uncover deep personal and political wounds. Musical tension crescendos into a powerful reckoning with identity\, memory\, and the possibility of hope. Played live by two of Milwaukee’s finest actor-pianists! \nTicket prices range from $15-$45. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/old-wicked-songs/
LOCATION:Broadway Theatre Center Studio Theatre\, 158 N Broadway\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Education,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T180000
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SUMMARY:A Special Shabbat Shuvah Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday evening\, September 26\, for a special Shabbat Shuvah experience featuring one of the instruments from Violins of Hope: Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra\, played by John Patek. \nOur service begins at 6:00 pm and includes a meaningful talkback conversation led by Samantha Abramson\, Executive Director of HERC\, about the powerful story of these restored violins — once played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust and now brought back to life as instruments of memory and hope. This will be a unique opportunity to reflect together on music\, history\, and community. \nFollowing the service\, there will be a festive oneg.
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/a-special-shabbat-shuvah-experience/
LOCATION:Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun\, 2020 W. Brown Deer Rd.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Education,Exhibit,Performance,Program
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T163000
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SUMMARY:Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra Presents: Violins of Hope: Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra – Violins of Hope–Milwaukee Residency Panel Discussion\nFriday\, October 10\, 20253:00–4:00 p.m.Mead Public Library – Rocca Meeting Room710 N. Eighth St.\, Sheboygan\, WI 53081 \nJoin us for a compelling conversation at the intersection of music\, history\, and community as part of the Violins of Hope–Milwaukee Residency. This special panel brings together the artistic voices behind Moses in Nederland and leaders shaping orchestral music in Wisconsin. \nThe Rocca Room—located immediately to the left as you enter Mead Public Library—is conveniently situated just down the street from the Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts (a three-minute walk)\, making it an accessible stop for anyone engaged with the weekend’s Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra events. \nFeatured Panelists: \n\n\nMichael Kropf – Composer of Moses in Nederland \n\n\nSabrina Tabby – Solo Violinist for Moses in Nederland \n\n\nErnesto Estigarribia Mussi – Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra Music Director \n\n\nLinda Edelstein – CEO\, Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra \n\n\nExpect fresh insights\, personal stories\, and a deeper look into how music preserves memory and builds connection.
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/sheboygan-symphony-orchestra-presents-violins-of-hope-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Mead Public Library: Rocca Meeting Room\, 710 N. Eighth St\, Shebodygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084349
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T160644Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Masterworks "Violins of Hope"
DESCRIPTION:Music has the power to tell stories that words alone cannot express. Join the Racine Symphony Orchestra for a profound and moving performance featuring Violins of Hope: Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra — a collection of instruments once played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust. Restored and brought back to life\, these violins now serve as powerful symbols of remembrance and unity. \nThis special evening will feature Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances No. 3 and Max Richter’s evocative The Four Seasons Recomposed\, performed by violin soloist Alexander Mandl. These works bridge past and present\, honoring the voices of history while inspiring hope for the future. \nThe Violins of Hope initiative extends far beyond the stage\, inviting communities to reflect on the lessons of the past and engage in meaningful conversations about the power of music to heal and transform. We invite you to be part of this unforgettable experience. \nThis event is sponsored in part by the Racine Community Foundation\, SC Johnson Foundation\, UPAF\, Wisconsin Arts Board\, and the RAMAC Foundation. \nTicket prices are $45. \nGET TICKETS AND LEARN MORE
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/fall-masterworks-violins-of-hope/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 716 College Ave\, Racine\, WI\, 53403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Education,Exhibit,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T133000
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CREATED:20250701T162415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T142245Z
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SUMMARY:Hope\, Resilience\, and Copland's American Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Violins that survived the Holocaust are coming to Milwaukee and you can hear their stories! \nOn Saturday\, October 18\, 2025\, Festival City Symphony is honored to open our season with a powerful partnership: Violins of Hope – Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO). \nThese restored instruments\, once played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust\, carry stories of resilience\, courage\, and survival. Hearing them again on stage is both a tribute and a reminder of the enduring strength of the human spirit. \nThis concert also features our own Principal Cellist\, Dr. Stefan Kartman\, performing David Diamond’s Kaddish for Cello and Orchestra. Internationally acclaimed as a soloist\, chamber musician\, and Professor of Cello and Chamber Music at UW-Milwaukee\, Dr. Kartman brings extraordinary artistry to this moving work of remembrance. \nThe program will also include Albinoni’s Adagio\, Prokofiev’s Overture on Hebrew Themes\, and Copland’s monumental Third Symphony. \n📅 Saturday\, October 18\, 2025\n📍 Bradley Symphony Center\n🕜 1:30 pm Pre-concert discussion with the Holocaust Education Resource Center\n🎶 2:00 pm Concert begins\n🎟️ Free admission with suggested donation
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/hope-resilience-and-coplands-american-symphony/
LOCATION:Bradley Symphony Center\, 212 W Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Education,Free,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084349
CREATED:20251001T145853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T173004Z
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SUMMARY:Strings of Memory and Hope: Jewish Lessons from Violins of Hope: Memory in a Minor Key – Why We Remember (1 of 4 series)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful adult education series inspired by Violins of Hope – Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO)\, the extraordinary collection of restored instruments that belonged to Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust. These violins\, silent witnesses to both tragedy and resilience\, now sing again as symbols of memory\, resistance\, healing\, and legacy. \nEach session will explore a core Jewish theme — zikaron (remembrance)\, emnah (faith)\, tikkun (repair)\, and l’dor v’dor (legacy) — through stories from the Violins of Hope project\, Jewish texts\, and soulful discussions. Together we’ll reflect on how music and memory shape who we are\, and who we must become. \n💡 While each program can stand alone\, the sessions are designed as a connected journey — participants are encouraged to attend the entire series to experience the full depth and meaning. \n\nEvent Schedule\nSession 1: Memory in a Minor Key – Why We Remember\nOctober 21 | 7:00 PM📍 Congregation Sinai (8223 N Port Washington Rd\, Milwaukee\, WI 53217) \n\nSession 2: Music as Resistance – Faith\, Art\, and Defiance in the Holocaust\nOctober 28 | 7:00 PM📍 Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun (2020 W Brown Deer Rd\, River Hills\, WI 53217) \n\nSession 3: Restoring What Was Broken – Healing Through Music and Memory\nNovember 6 | 7:00 PM📍 Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid (6880 N Green Bay Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI 53209) \n\nSession 4: L’dor V’dor – Passing the Song to the Next Generation\nNovember 11 | 7:00 PM📍 Congregation Shalom (7630 N Santa Monica Blvd\, Milwaukee\, WI 53217) \n\n✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to learn\, reflect\, and be inspired by the stories\, music\, and enduring legacy of the Violins of Hope.
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/strings-of-memory-and-hope-jewish-lessons-from-violins-of-hope-1-of-4-series/
LOCATION:Congregation Sinai\, 8223 N Port Washington Rd\, Milwaukee\, wis\, 53217
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084349
CREATED:20251007T174038Z
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SUMMARY:Strings of Memory and Hope: Jewish Lessons from Violins of Hope: Music as Resistance – Faith\, Art\, and Defiance in the Holocaust (2 of 4 series)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful adult education series inspired by Violins of Hope – Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO)\, the extraordinary collection of restored instruments that belonged to Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust. These violins\, silent witnesses to both tragedy and resilience\, now sing again as symbols of memory\, resistance\, healing\, and legacy. \nEach session will explore a core Jewish theme — zikaron (remembrance)\, emnah (faith)\, tikkun (repair)\, and l’dor v’dor (legacy) — through stories from the Violins of Hope project\, Jewish texts\, and soulful discussions. Together we’ll reflect on how music and memory shape who we are\, and who we must become. \n💡 While each program can stand alone\, the sessions are designed as a connected journey — participants are encouraged to attend the entire series to experience the full depth and meaning. \n\nEvent Schedule\nSession 1: Memory in a Minor Key – Why We Remember\nOctober 21 | 7:00 PM📍 Congregation Sinai (8223 N Port Washington Rd\, Milwaukee\, WI 53217) \n\nSession 2: Music as Resistance – Faith\, Art\, and Defiance in the Holocaust\nOctober 28 | 7:00 PM📍 Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun (2020 W Brown Deer Rd\, River Hills\, WI 53217) \n\nSession 3: Restoring What Was Broken – Healing Through Music and Memory\nNovember 6 | 7:00 PM📍 Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid (6880 N Green Bay Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI 53209) \n\nSession 4: L’dor V’dor – Passing the Song to the Next Generation\nNovember 11 | 7:00 PM📍 Congregation Shalom (7630 N Santa Monica Blvd\, Milwaukee\, WI 53217) \n\n✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to learn\, reflect\, and be inspired by the stories\, music\, and enduring legacy of the Violins of Hope.
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/strings-of-memory-and-hope-jewish-lessons-from-violins-of-hope-music-as-resistance-faith-art-and-defiance-in-the-holocaust-2-of-4-series/
LOCATION:Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun\, 2020 W. Brown Deer Rd.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084349
CREATED:20251007T174516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T172758Z
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED FROM TUES. NOV 4 Strings of Memory and Hope: Restoring What Was Broken – Healing Through Music and Memory (3 of 4 series)
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT WAS RESCHEDULED FROM TUESDAY\, NOV 4 \nJoin us for a powerful adult education series inspired by Violins of Hope – Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO)\, the extraordinary collection of restored instruments that belonged to Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust. These violins\, silent witnesses to both tragedy and resilience\, now sing again as symbols of memory\, resistance\, healing\, and legacy. \nEach session will explore a core Jewish theme — zikaron (remembrance)\, emnah (faith)\, tikkun (repair)\, and l’dor v’dor (legacy) — through stories from the Violins of Hope project\, Jewish texts\, and soulful discussions. Together we’ll reflect on how music and memory shape who we are\, and who we must become. \n💡 While each program can stand alone\, the sessions are designed as a connected journey — participants are encouraged to attend the entire series to experience the full depth and meaning. \n\nEvent Schedule\nSession 1: Memory in a Minor Key – Why We Remember\nOctober 21 | 7:00 PM📍 Congregation Sinai (8223 N Port Washington Rd\, Milwaukee\, WI 53217) \n\nSession 2: Music as Resistance – Faith\, Art\, and Defiance in the Holocaust\nOctober 28 | 7:00 PM📍 Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun (2020 W Brown Deer Rd\, River Hills\, WI 53217) \n\nSession 3: Restoring What Was Broken – Healing Through Music and Memory\nNovember 6 | 7:00 PM (Rescheduled from Nov 4)📍 Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid (6880 N Green Bay Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI 53209) \n\nSession 4: L’dor V’dor – Passing the Song to the Next Generation\nNovember 11 | 7:00 PM📍 Congregation Shalom (7630 N Santa Monica Blvd\, Milwaukee\, WI 53217) \n\n✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to learn\, reflect\, and be inspired by the stories\, music\, and enduring legacy of the Violins of Hope.
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/strings-of-memory-and-hope-jewish-lessons-from-violins-of-hope-music-as-resistance-restoring-what-was-broken-healing-through-music-and-memory-3-of-4-series/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid\, 6880 N Green Bay Ave\, Milwaukee\, 53209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084349
CREATED:20251007T174818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T172846Z
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SUMMARY:Strings of Memory and Hope: Jewish Lessons from Violins of Hope: Music as Resistance –  L’dor V’dor – Passing the Song to the Next Generation (4 of 4 series)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful adult education series inspired by Violins of Hope – Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO)\, the extraordinary collection of restored instruments that belonged to Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust. These violins\, silent witnesses to both tragedy and resilience\, now sing again as symbols of memory\, resistance\, healing\, and legacy. \nEach session will explore a core Jewish theme — zikaron (remembrance)\, emnah (faith)\, tikkun (repair)\, and l’dor v’dor (legacy) — through stories from the Violins of Hope project\, Jewish texts\, and soulful discussions. Together we’ll reflect on how music and memory shape who we are\, and who we must become. \n💡 While each program can stand alone\, the sessions are designed as a connected journey — participants are encouraged to attend the entire series to experience the full depth and meaning. \n\nEvent Schedule\nSession 1: Memory in a Minor Key – Why We Remember\nOctober 21 | 7:00 PM📍 Congregation Sinai (8223 N Port Washington Rd\, Milwaukee\, WI 53217) \n\nSession 2: Music as Resistance – Faith\, Art\, and Defiance in the Holocaust\nOctober 28 | 7:00 PM📍 Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun (2020 W Brown Deer Rd\, River Hills\, WI 53217) \n\nSession 3: Restoring What Was Broken – Healing Through Music and Memory\nNovember 6 | 7:00 PM📍 Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid (6880 N Green Bay Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI 53209) \n\nSession 4: L’dor V’dor – Passing the Song to the Next Generation\nNovember 11 | 7:00 PM📍 Congregation Shalom (7630 N Santa Monica Blvd\, Milwaukee\, WI 53217) \n\n✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to learn\, reflect\, and be inspired by the stories\, music\, and enduring legacy of the Violins of Hope.
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/strings-of-memory-and-hope-jewish-lessons-from-violins-of-hope-music-as-resistance-ldor-vdor-passing-the-song-to-the-next-generation-4-of-4-series/
LOCATION:Congregation Shalom\, 7630 N San Monica Blvd\, Milwaukee\, 53217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084349
CREATED:20250702T025615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T212311Z
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SUMMARY:Violins of Hope: Music and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Violins of Hope: Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra\, in partnership with Milwaukee Rep’s production of Come From Away. Experience an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling featuring violins that survived the Holocaust. With live performances of music created during the Holocaust and other works born from times of pain and struggle\, along with a panel discussion\, this event honors community\, remembrance\, and the healing power of music — echoing the spirit of Come From Away. Light refreshments will follow. \nCome From Away has ticket prices\, but this event\, held immediately afterward\, is free to attend. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/violins-of-hope-music-and-resilience/
LOCATION:Herzfeld Education and Engagement Center\, 108 East Wells Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Education,Free,Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTSTAMP:20260423T084349
CREATED:20250702T174627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T162343Z
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SUMMARY:Violins of Hope: Call and Response
DESCRIPTION:December 1\, 2025 – January 23\, 2026UWM Golda Meir Library – Special Collections (4th Floor Exhibition Gallery)Free Event | No tickets required (RSVP below) \nViolins of Hope: Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra\, presents Call and Response\, a powerful exhibition inviting visitors into a dialogue between history and contemporary artistic response. The gallery will feature 20 restored Holocaust-era violins from Violins of Hope—each carrying its own story of resilience—displayed alongside original visual artworks created in response by members of the Jewish Artists Collective Chicago. \nComplementing these artworks\, primary source materials from UWM Special Collections will also be on display\, offering a deeper understanding of the historical experiences connected to these extraordinary instruments. \nOpening Event — December 3\, 2025Join us for an inspiring opening program featuring historical insights from UWM Music Professor Gillian Rodger and a live performance on one of the Violins of Hope by Jamie Hofman\, Director of the UWM String Academy. \nAdditional January EventsTwo additional exhibition-related events will take place in January — details to come. \nFor more information or accommodation requests\, please contact libspecial@uwm.edu. \nRegister Here \n 
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/violins-of-hope-call-and-response/
LOCATION:Golda Meir Library\, 2311 E. Hartford Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Education,Exhibit,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084349
CREATED:20251113T224105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T224142Z
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SUMMARY:Medical College of WI: Narratives of Resilience in Music and Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Narratives of Resilience in Music and Medicine\nTuesday\, December 2\, 202512:00–1:00 PM CTMedical College of Wisconsin | Center for Cancer Discovery8701 Watertown Plank Road\, Milwaukee\, WI 53226 \nJoin the Medical College of Wisconsin’s Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities for a MCW Global Health Week 2025 program that brings together music and narrative around the theme of resilience. This event blends history\, music\, and medicine to highlight how individuals and communities find strength in the face of illness\, displacement\, and adversity. Together\, we consider resilience not only as survival\, but as a shared human capacity to create meaning\, preserve dignity\, and inspire one another across borders and generations. \nAdvance registration is required: \nREGISTER
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/medical-college-of-wi-narratives-of-resilience-in-music-and-medicine/
LOCATION:Medical College of Wisconsin: Center for Cancer Discovery\, 8701 Watertown Plank Road\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084349
CREATED:20250703T174909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T161653Z
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SUMMARY:Melodies of Resilience: Featuring the Cohen String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:This program is offered in partnership with Violins of Hope: Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra. Experience an unforgettable evening showcasing the Violins of Hope — instruments that bear witness to Jewish history and the people who once played them. These powerful symbols will be on display throughout the day\, leading up to an evening event filled with poignant reflections and beautiful music. \nThe evening will feature an insightful talk by the Holocaust Education Resource Center\, shedding light on a crucial period in history. Following this\, our music faculty will lead a brief discussion on two featured Jewish composers: Viktor Ullmann and Erwin Schulhoff. \nThe program culminates in a moving performance by the Cohen String Quartet\, presenting Ullmann’s powerful String Quartet No. 3 and Schulhoff’s vibrant Alla Tango milonga from Five Pieces for String Quartet. A movement from Mozart’s String Quintet will also be performed\, creating a program that bridges past and present through the universal language of music.
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/melodies-of-resilience-featuring-the-cohen-string-quartet/
LOCATION:L.E. Phillips Recital Hall\, Haas Fine Arts Center\, 121 Water Street\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Education,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T184500
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SUMMARY:Music: The Quill of the Soul
DESCRIPTION:Music: The Quill of the SoulSaturday\, December 27 • 6:45 p.m.Ovation Chai Point / Ovation Jewish Home \nIn Partnership with Violins of Hope – Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra \nMusic has the power to shape the soul\, carry memory\, and connect generations. Join RUACH\, Congregation Beth Jehudah\, and Ovation Communities for a meaningful evening of reflection\, learning\, and communal song with Music: The Quill of the Soul. \nRabbi Chaim Twerski\, Assistant Rabbi of Congregation Beth Jehudah\, will share insights into the Jewish perspective on music\, exploring how melody\, emotion\, and environment leave their imprint on the human spirit. The evening continues with a kumzitz — a warm and intimate musical gathering led by Rabbi Michel Twerski\, Rabbi of CBJ — inviting participants into shared song and connection. \nAs part of the Rubin Sharpe Tribute Series\, this free program includes a display of historic instruments\, presented in partnership with Violins of Hope: Wisconsin – presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO). These lovingly restored instruments\, each with its own powerful story\, offer a moving visual and emotional complement to the evening’s themes of memory\, resilience\, and hope. \nA reflective and uplifting program following Shabbat\, this gathering offers a rare opportunity to experience music not only as sound\, but as story\, legacy\, and soul. \nFree and open to the community.RSVP to joshua@ruachmilwaukee.org by Thursday\, December 25.
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/music-the-quill-of-the-soul/
LOCATION:Ovation Chai Point\, 1400 N Prospect Ave\, Milwaukee\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Education,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084349
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SUMMARY:Echoes of “The Savior:” Eugene Drucker Performance and Reading/Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Echoes of “The Savior”Eugene Drucker: Performance\, Reading\, and Book Signing \nExperience an extraordinary evening of music\, storytelling\, and reflection with Grammy Award–winning violinist Eugene Drucker\, co-founder of the legendary Emerson String Quartet. In this powerful program\, Drucker performs Bach’s iconic Chaconne — a work he has carried to concert stages around the world — and reads select passages from his acclaimed novel The Savior\, weaving together music and narrative to illuminate the story of a violinist confronting a profound moral dilemma in Nazi Germany. The evening concludes with a talkback and audience Q&A\, offering a rare opportunity to hear Drucker reflect on performing with historic instruments and on music’s enduring power to confront history\, offer solace\, and inspire hope. \nA reception with refreshments and light snacks\, hosted by Congregation Shalom\, will follow the program. Boswell Books will be the official bookseller for the evening; arrive early to purchase copies of The Savior and stay afterward for a book signing. \nPresented in partnership with Violins of Hope–Wisconsin\, Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO)\, and Frankly Music. \n \nGET TICKETS\n \n\nhttps://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Eugene-Drucker-virtual-meeting-concert-promotion-record.mp4
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/reading-and-performance-the-savior-with-eugene-drucker/
LOCATION:Congregation Shalom\, 7630 N San Monica Blvd\, Milwaukee\, 53217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Education,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:general@myso.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084349
CREATED:20250703T173407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T171224Z
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SUMMARY:Remembering with Reverence
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, January 11 from 2:00 to 4:30 PM\, Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist Church is honored to host Violins of Hope-Remembering with Reverence—a powerful concert featuring violins that survived the Holocaust\, now restored and played once again. \nPresented in partnership with Violins of Hope – Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO)\, and in collaboration with Milwaukee Doyokai Japanese School\, and Own Your Judaism\, this concert invites the community to experience the transformative power of music\, memory\, and resilience.
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/remembering-with-reverence/
LOCATION:Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist Church\, 1600 Underwood Ave\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Education,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084349
CREATED:20250721T184212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T221725Z
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SUMMARY:Lakeside Speaker - Violins of Hope
DESCRIPTION:The Jesuit Retreat House welcomes Violins of Hope: Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra\, as the January 14th Lakeside Speaker presentation — offering spiritual enrichment\, community connection\, and open-hearted discussion. As lessons of the Holocaust are remembered\, and through the universal power of music\, we look toward composing a future of hope and harmony. In so doing\, we remember the stories these violins tell and honor the Jewish musicians who played them. \nTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT \nRecommended ages: 12 and upCost: FreeTo reserve tickets: Email kludington@jesuitretreathouse.org
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/lakeside-speaker-violins-of-hope/
LOCATION:Jesuit Retreat House in Oshkosh\, 4800 Fahrnwald Rd\, Oshkosh\, WI\, 54902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jesuit Retreat House in Oshkosh":MAILTO:kludington@jesuitretreathouse.org
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