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SUMMARY:Honoring the Silenced: A Tribute to Jewish Musicians Lost in the Holocaust
DESCRIPTION:Honoring the Silenced: A Tribute to Jewish Musicians Lost in the Holocaust\n📅 January 25 at 1:00 PM📍 Jewish Museum Milwaukee \nJoin us on International Holocaust Remembrance Day for a poignant program honoring the Jewish musicians whose voices and artistry were silenced during the Holocaust.Through stories\, history\, and reflection\, we’ll explore the power of music to endure\, heal\, and speak across time. \nFeaturing panelists:• Samantha Abramson — Executive Director\, HERC• Molly Dubin — Chief Curator\, Jewish Museum Milwaukee• Michael Morris — Community Engagement Manager\, HERC \nThis program is included with museum admission and coincides with the final day of the Violins of Hope: Strings of Jewish Resistance and Resilience exhibition. \nDon’t miss this final opportunity to stand in remembrance\, lift up silenced voices\, and celebrate the resilience that lives on through these extraordinary instruments. \nREGISTER
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/honoring-the-silenced-a-tribute-to-jewish-musicians-lost-in-the-holocaust/
LOCATION:Jewish Museum Milwaukee\, 1360 N Prospect Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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SUMMARY:The Violins of Hope Film Series: "A Train Near Magdeburg" with Director Mike Edwards
DESCRIPTION:A Train Near Magdeburg \nSaturday\, January 24\, 20267:00 PMPitman Theater\, Alverno College3431 S. 39th St.\, Milwaukee\, WI 53234 \nDirector and multiple-Emmy-winner Mike Edwards joins us to screen and discuss his powerful documentary A Train Near Magdeburg (90 mins). This film recounts the true\, almost forgotten story of U.S. soldiers who\, in April 1945\, liberated a train carrying over 2\,500 concentration camp prisoners. Edwards’ work shines a light on the dramatic final moments of World War II and the profound impact these acts of liberation had on the survivors and the soldiers involved. Following the screening\, Mike Edwards will lead a Q&A session\, offering insights into the filmmaking process\, the importance of uncovering hidden histories\, and the legacy of these overlooked heroes. \nPresented as part of Violins of Hope-Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) \nBUY ONE GET ONE FREE\nUSE CODE BOGOFREE AT CHECKOUT\nGET TICKETS \n  \nWatch the Trailer
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/the-violins-of-hope-film-series-exclusive-screening-of-a-train-near-magdeburg-by-director-mike-edwards-film-3-3/
LOCATION:Alverno College Pitman Theater\, 3431 S. 39th St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Our Beloved Community: featuring Violins of Hope
DESCRIPTION:Our Beloved Community: featuring Violins of Hope \nJoin us for a day of special music and profound remembrance\, as the powerful story of the Violins of Hope comes to life. In partnership with Violins of Hope – Wisconsin\, presented by the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra\, these free public events at Immanuel Presbyterian Church honor the enduring human spirit through music and history. \nThe day’s journey begins at 10:00 a.m. with a worship service where the historic violins will be featured. Following the service\, we invite you to an educational hour in the Upper Room\, where we will explore the legacy of the Violins of Hope against the backdrop of the Holocaust. \nLater\, at 3:00 p.m.\, regional musicians will present a special chamber music concert. This performance will highlight the violins and share more about the legacy and powerful human rights witness that these Violins of Hope instruments represent. \nEach of these offerings is free and open to the public. They are a testament to the values of Immanuel Presbyterian Church—a progressive congregation committed to ecumenism\, social justice\, global peace\, and our “beloved community.” \nFor more details\, please visit our webpage or call 414-276-4757.
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/our-beloved-community-featuring-violins-of-hope/
LOCATION:Immanuel Presbyterian Church\, 1100 N Astor Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Strings of Tradition - Tunes of Togetherness
DESCRIPTION:Strings of Tradition – Tunes of Togetherness\nPresented as part of Violins of Hope: Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO)Arranged and Directed by Dr. Harold KacanekPerformed by musicians from the Concord Chamber Orchestra \nSaturday\, January 17\, 2026Doors Open: 6:30 PM • Concert Begins: 7:00 PM \nExperience a powerful evening of music\, heritage\, and remembrance. Strings of Tradition – Tunes of Togetherness brings audiences into the story of the Violins of Hope\, a collection of instruments owned and played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust. Restored to concert condition\, these violins now sing once more—carrying memories of resilience\, faith\, and community. \nUnder the artistic direction of Dr. Harold Kacanek and performed by musicians of the Concord Chamber Orchestra\, the program celebrates Jewish musical traditions and the enduring human spirit these instruments represent. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/strings-of-togetherness-tunes-of-tradition/
LOCATION:Chabad Jewish Community Center Waukesha – Brookfield\, 1275 N Barker Rd\, Brookefield\, WI\, 53045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Maxwell Street Klezmer Concert
DESCRIPTION:Maxwell Street Klezmer Concert \nDate: Thursday\, January 15\, 2026Time: 7:00 PMLocation: Milwaukee \nCost: Free | Suggested donation: $18 adults\, $5 studentsRegistration required \nDescription:Since 1983\, the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band has brought high energy and soul to its performances of Jewish songs and dances from the Old Country. Fresh from the release of their sixth album\, the band continues to enchant audiences of all ages with warmth and humor. Musical director\, composer\, and violinist Alex Koffman has also been a featured artist with Violins of Hope – Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) since the tour began in Chicago. \nIn partnership with the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center.
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/maxwell-street-klezmer-concert/
LOCATION:Jewish Museum Milwaukee\, 1360 N Prospect Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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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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SUMMARY:The Violins of Hope Film Series: Footsteps of My Father (Film 2/3)
DESCRIPTION:Footsteps of My Father\nTuesday\, January 13\, 20267:00 PMSharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts3270 Mitchell Park Dr\, Brookfield\, WI 53045 \nJoin us for a powerful evening centered on the story of Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds—the highest-ranking American Non-Commissioned Officer at Stalag IXA—whose extraordinary moral courage changed history. The program will explore the moment when Edmonds boldly stood up to his German captors to protect 200 Jewish-American POWs\, famously declaring\, “We are all Jews here.” The event will include a screening of the 40-minute documentary Footsteps of My Father\, which traces this remarkable act of bravery and the legacy it left behind.  \nSpecial acknowledgement to the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous for producing this film. To learn more visit www.jfr.org. \nPresented as part of Violins of Hope: Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) \nInspired by Chris Edmonds’ book No Surrender.  \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/the-violins-of-hope-film-series-footsteps-of-my-father-film-2-3/
LOCATION:Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts\, 3270 Mitchell Park Rd\, Brookfield\, WI\, 53045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Milwaukee Musaik: Quartet for the End of Time
DESCRIPTION:Milwaukee Musaik\, a dynamic collective of virtuosic musicians\, creates engaging and innovative concert experiences. Renowned for their versatility in programming and collaboration\, they bring fresh perspectives to classical performance. \nAs part of Violins of Hope: Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra\, Milwaukee Musaik presents a powerful tribute to the human spirit. Featuring instruments that were played during the Holocaust by Jewish musicians and others targeted by the Nazis\, this poignant performance honors history through music — ensuring the voices of the past are remembered while inspiring hope for the future. \nTwo performances: 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/1518/2026-01-11/2/
LOCATION:Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts\, 3270 Mitchell Park Rd\, Brookfield\, WI\, 53045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Milwaukee Musaik: Quartet for the End of Time
DESCRIPTION:Milwaukee Musaik\, a dynamic collective of virtuosic musicians\, creates engaging and innovative concert experiences. Renowned for their versatility in programming and collaboration\, they bring fresh perspectives to classical performance. \nAs part of Violins of Hope: Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra\, Milwaukee Musaik presents a powerful tribute to the human spirit. Featuring instruments that were played during the Holocaust by Jewish musicians and others targeted by the Nazis\, this poignant performance honors history through music — ensuring the voices of the past are remembered while inspiring hope for the future. \nTwo performances: 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/1518/2026-01-11/1/
LOCATION:Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts\, 3270 Mitchell Park Rd\, Brookfield\, WI\, 53045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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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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SUMMARY:The Violins of Hope Film Series: Winter Journey (Film 1/3) with Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Winter Journey\nFriday\, January 9\, 20267:00 PMMilwaukee Public Museum – Gromme Auditorium800 W Wells St\, Milwaukee\, WI 53233 \nParking Instructions: Park in the MacArthur Square Public Parking Lot at 841 N. James Lovell St. Take the parking ticket when you enter and bring it with you to the event. You will receive a complimentary voucher\, and you must use both the original ticket and the voucher when exiting the parking lot. \nExperience an unforgettable evening at the intersection of history\, music\, and memory. Former NPR Performance Today host and author Martin Goldsmith is joined by celebrated violinist Eugene Drucker of the Emerson String Quartet for a profound exploration of art in the face of oppression. \nThe evening centers on a screening of the film Winter Journey (90 minutes)\, inspired by Goldsmith’s memoir The Inextinguishable Symphony: A True Story of Music and Love in Nazi Germany. The film recounts the powerful story of Goldsmith’s parents\, who met and performed in the Jewish Cultural League Orchestra in 1930s Germany — a cultural lifeline created under the harshest restrictions of the Nazi regime. \nGuests will be welcomed with an introduction from both Goldsmith and Drucker\, who will offer historical and artistic context before the screening. A post-film Q&A follows\, featuring a rich\, dual conversation: Goldsmith reflecting on his family’s legacy and Drucker providing the perspective of a world-class musician on the role of music as a source of hope\, defiance\, and cultural survival. \nPresented as part of Violins of Hope: Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) \nBoswell Books will offer two books by Martin Goldsmith for purchase at the event: The Inextinguishable Symphony and Alex’s Wake. Also available will be Eugene’s Drucker’s “The Savior”. \nGET TICKETS \nhttps://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Marton-Goldsmith-film-promo.mp4
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/the-violins-of-hope-film-series-winter-journey-film-1-3/
LOCATION:Milwaukee Public Museum\, 800 Wells St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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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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SUMMARY:Film Screening: The Last Musician of Auschwitz
DESCRIPTION:The Last Musician of Auschwitz is a documentary film that tells the story of Anita Lasker-Wallfisch\, a cellist who survived Auschwitz\, and other musicians who played and created music within the concentration camp during the Holocaust. The film reveals how music served as a form of resistance\, a way to cope with unimaginable horrors\, and a means of bearing witness to the atrocities. It also features new interpretations of musical works composed by camp inmates. \nAs part of Violins of Hope: Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra\, this 90-minute film\, directed by Toby Trackman\, includes interviews with Anita Lasker-Wallfisch — the only surviving member of the women’s orchestra at Auschwitz — as well as archival footage and reflections on loss\, longing\, and cultural memory. \nThe screening will be followed by a talkback. \nLocation: JCC Community Hall
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/film-last-musician-of-auschwitz/
LOCATION:Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center\, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;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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SUMMARY:Music of the Soul
DESCRIPTION:Music of the Soul\nTuesday\, December 16\, 20256:00 PM – Refreshments & Violin Viewing7:00 PM – String Quartet PerformanceChabad Madison \nExperience an unforgettable evening where history\, music\, and memory intertwine. \nViolins of Hope-Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra\, is a collection of instruments owned and played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust. In partnership with Chabad Jewish Center of Madison\, audiences will experience the haunting beauty of Nigunim\, traditional Jewish folk melodies\, alongside classical selections\, performed by Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra musicians on these instruments\, that celebrate resilience and remembrance. \n\nDoors Open 6:00 PM \n\n\nString Quartet Performance at 7:00 PM \n\n\nOpen to the entire community\, RSVP at ChabadMadison.com/soul \n\n\n$18 per person.
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/music-of-the-soul/
LOCATION:Chabad Madison\, 1711 Monroe St\, Madison\, WI\, 53711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T193000
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SUMMARY:Lights in Winter: Community Meal
DESCRIPTION:Lights in Winter: Violins of Hope Community Meal\nJoin us for a reflective community meal\, featuring a curated menu of food inspired by Hanukkah traditions\, prepared by Milwaukee Public Library’s Cargill Community Kitchen Consultant. Attendees will enjoy a delicious array of dishes while learning more about Violins of Hope: Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra\, and the importance of music and instrument making within the historical context of this exhibit. \nCapacity: 90 attendeesFree \nREGISTER
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/community-meal/
LOCATION:Mitchell Street Branch Library\, 906 W Historic Mitchell St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T111249
CREATED:20250519T161838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T160238Z
UID:10000237-1765827000-1765827000@violinsofhopewisconsin.org
SUMMARY:TRAYF by Lindsay Joelle - A Staged Reading
DESCRIPTION:Next Act Theatre presents a staged reading of the play TRAYF by Lindsay Joelle. This one-night only reading\, directed by Elyse Edelman\, tells the story of Zalmy who spends his days driving through 1990s New York City\, performing good deeds with his best friend Shmuel. This road-trip bromance is a funny and heartwarming ode to the turbulence of youth\, the universal suspicion that we don’t quite fit in\, and the faith and friends that see us through. \n 
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/trayf-by-lindsay-joelle-a-staged-reading/
LOCATION:Next Act Theatre\, 255 S. Water St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T174500
DTSTAMP:20260421T111249
CREATED:20251125T170351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T161330Z
UID:10000309-1765647900-1765647900@violinsofhopewisconsin.org
SUMMARY:Reclaiming Quiet Parts of Our Jewish Lives
DESCRIPTION:Reclaiming Quiet Parts of Our Jewish Lives\nSaturday\, Dec. 13Havdalah 5:45 p.m. • Program 6:00 p.m.Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid6880 N. Green Bay Ave.\, Glendale \nPresented as part of Violins of Hope: Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO)\, this evening weaves music\, memory\, and community storytelling. \nEnjoy an intimate performance of Ernest Bloch’s Baal Shem with UWM’s Dr. Bernard Zinck on a Violin of Hope and UWM’s (and CBINT’s) Katherine Turner on piano. These restored instruments—rescued from the Holocaust—carry voices and histories that resonate powerfully in live performance. \nAfter the music\, share a light dinner and an interactive program focused on personal stories of legacy and renewal. Guests are invited to bring a meaningful Jewish object from home and share its story as we explore how artifacts\, memories\, and music help us reclaim the quieter parts of our Jewish lives. \n$10 program and dinner fee. Open to the entire community. \nREGISTER
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/reclaiming-quiet-parts-of-our-jewish-lives/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid\, 6880 N Green Bay Ave\, Milwaukee\, 53209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T111249
CREATED:20251107T003649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T003649Z
UID:10000305-1765112400-1765112400@violinsofhopewisconsin.org
SUMMARY:The Wisconsin Intergenerational Orchestra Presents: Celebration of Storytellers
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin Intergenerational Orchestra Presents: Celebration of Storytellers\nIn partnership with Violins of Hope – Wisconsin\, presented by the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra \nSunday\, December 7\, 2025 • 1:00 PMUWM Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Milwaukee \nExperience a powerful afternoon of music\, storytelling\, and intergenerational connection as the Wisconsin Intergenerational Orchestra (WIO) joins the Violins of Hope – Wisconsin residency for a very special concert event. \nThe program features storyteller Ollie Moody from Ex Fabula\, the WIO Octet\, and an evocative dance collaboration with Danceworks titled “Echoes of Hope.” The concert also includes the world premiere of “Cinderella Overture” by composer Alexander Unseth\, who will conduct his own composition. \nThrough the music of these restored instruments\, once silenced by the Holocaust\, the Violins of Hope remind us of the enduring strength of the human spirit and the power of art to connect generations and inspire compassion. \nTickets are just $10 and include a parking pass—making this an accessible and meaningful experience for all ages. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/the-wisconsin-intergenerational-orchestra-presents-celebration-of-storytellers/
LOCATION:Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, 2419 E Kenwood Blvd 53211\, Milwaukee\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTSTAMP:20260421T111249
CREATED:20250703T172925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T155535Z
UID:10000257-1764806400-1765065599@violinsofhopewisconsin.org
SUMMARY:Spectacular Christmas Festival
DESCRIPTION:The highlight of this year’s Christmas Spectacular is the partnership with Violins of Hope – Wisconsin presented by the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra. As part of this special collaboration\, six historic instruments from the Violins of Hope collection and the powerful stories they carry will be featured\, performed by soloists from the Falls Baptist Music School.  Nestled within this beloved annual community tradition—complete with a full light show\, children’s choir\, symphony orchestra\, and a 100+ voice choir—this intimate presentation of hope and resilience demonstrates the triumph of light over darkness\, adding even greater brilliance to the message of peace and hope for our world. \nJoin us for one of three performances\, and be sure to attend a 20-minute pre-concert talk or post-concert discussion to hear the inspiring stories behind these extraordinary instruments. \n\nThursday\, December 4 at 4:00 p.m.\nFriday\, December 5 at 7:00 p.m.\, pre-concert talk at 6:00 pm \nSaturday\, December 6 at 2:00 p.m.\, post-concert talk following the concert\n\nFree Event (please register below)\nREGISTER
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/spectacular-christmas-festival/
LOCATION:Falls Baptist Church\, N69W12703 Appleton Ave\, Menomonee Falls\, WI\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T111249
CREATED:20250703T174909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T161653Z
UID:10000261-1764790200-1764790200@violinsofhopewisconsin.org
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:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T111249
CREATED:20251111T191419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T191513Z
UID:10000307-1764788400-1764788400@violinsofhopewisconsin.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Stories from the Violins of Hope (with talkback)
DESCRIPTION:The stringed survivors were brought back to life – and to the world – by a family of violin restorers spanning three generations. This is the true story of luthier Amnon Weinstein who took what might have become an exhibit of ruined instruments\, restored them\, and put them into the hands of musicians all over the world so that a new generation can hear them. The survivors of the Holocaust will not be here forever\, but these violins will continue to tell their stories for generations to come. Produced by The Braid in their signature style of Salon Theatre\, Stories From the Violins of Hope is a 55-minute filmed performance featuring seven professional actors with music performed by five musicians from the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony.  \nStories from the Violins of Hope has been screened by The United Nations Outreach Programme on the Holocaust\, reaching 30 countries. The film was also an Official Selection in the 2002 Greenwich International Film Festival and won the 2023 Ojai Film Festival. It has been broadcast to 15 Latin-American countries in Spanish and Portuguese\, and shared in communities across the U.S. from Santa Barbara to Staten Island.   \nREGISTER HERE \nSuggested donation – $18 \nTrailer for the film – Watch here \nThis program is in partnership with the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center\, Jewish Museum Milwaukee\, and The Sam and Helen Stahl Center for Jewish Studies.
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/film-screening-stories-from-the-violins-of-hope-with-talkback/
LOCATION:UW-Milwuakee Union Cinema\, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T111249
CREATED:20251113T224105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T224142Z
UID:10000308-1764676800-1764680400@violinsofhopewisconsin.org
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;VALUE=DATE:20251201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTSTAMP:20260421T111249
CREATED:20250702T174627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T162343Z
UID:10000249-1764547200-1769212799@violinsofhopewisconsin.org
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:20251123T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T111249
CREATED:20250703T174332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T171732Z
UID:10000260-1763913600-1763913600@violinsofhopewisconsin.org
SUMMARY:Holding Out Hope
DESCRIPTION:The Master Singers of Milwaukee present a concert of music that acknowledges suffering and injustice while also celebrating the beauty in the world and holding out hope for our present and our future. \nAs part of Violins of Hope: Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra\, this program features music spanning a wide variety of styles\, time periods\, and cultures\, organized into four sections: Hope for Justice\, Hope for Healing\, Hope for Salvation\, and Hope for Connection. \nGET TICKETS AND LEARN MORE
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/holding-out-hope/
LOCATION:Congregation Shalom\, 7630 N San Monica Blvd\, Milwaukee\, 53217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T111249
CREATED:20250702T025615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T212311Z
UID:10000248-1763913600-1763913600@violinsofhopewisconsin.org
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:20251122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTSTAMP:20260421T111249
CREATED:20250806T191214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T150117Z
UID:10000272-1763769600-1763942399@violinsofhopewisconsin.org
SUMMARY:Echoes of Hope
DESCRIPTION:The Importance of Remembering…A necessity of hope and light in the darkest of times\, this dance concert features stories of courage and resistance as we remember and reflect upon memories through movement. We honor the work of Jewish artists and musicians in collaboration with Violins of Hope: Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra. \nDanceworks Performance MKE presents world premiere works that embody stories of humanity through the lens of the Holocaust. This performance features artists from Danceworks Professional\, Intergenerational\, Youth\, and Apprentice companies\, and also welcomes the Wisconsin International Orchestra and musician Allen Russell to the stage. \nEach performance will be followed by a 20-minute talkback. \nPerformance Dates & Times: \n\nSaturday\, November 22: 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM\nSunday\, November 23: 2:30 PM & 6:00 PM\n\nGET TICKETS
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/echoes-of-hope/
LOCATION:Calvary Presbyterian Church\, 628 N 10th St\, Milwaukee\, 53233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T111249
CREATED:20251110T152838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T152838Z
UID:10000306-1763661600-1763661600@violinsofhopewisconsin.org
SUMMARY:Latino Arts Strings Program
DESCRIPTION:Latino Arts Strings Program: A Violins of Hope: Wisconsin Concert\nThursday\, November 20 | 6:00 PM | Latino Arts Auditorium \nThe Latino Arts Strings Program (LASP) is honored to participate in Violins of Hope: Wisconsin – presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO)\, a powerful statewide initiative that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit through restored instruments that survived the Holocaust. \nRooted in both the European classical tradition and the vibrant musical heritage of Latin America\, LASP empowers young musicians to achieve artistic excellence while fostering a deep appreciation for cultural identity and connection. \nThrough Violins of Hope: Wisconsin – presented by MYSO\, LASP students have experienced the profound connection between music\, memory\, and hope. As they perform on these historic instruments\, they honor stories of endurance and courage—bridging generations and communities through the universal language of music. \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening that celebrates culture\, compassion\, and the enduring power of music to inspire and unite.
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/latino-arts-strings-program/
LOCATION:Latino Arts Auditorium\, 1028 S 9th St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T111249
CREATED:20250702T182807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T140354Z
UID:10000252-1763492400-1763492400@violinsofhopewisconsin.org
SUMMARY:Resilience in Silence: Echoes of Memory and Survival
DESCRIPTION:Our program confronts history not with bombast\, but with intimacy — with music written by those who bore witness\, who suffered\, who fled\, or who refused to be silenced. \nAs part of Violins of Hope: Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra\, we do not offer a narrative of resolution. Instead\, we invite you into a space of remembrance\, witness\, and listening. \nTickets: $35 advance purchase | $40 on concert day | $10 students with ID \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/resilience-in-silence-echoes-of-memory-and-survival/
LOCATION:Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church\, 2366 N 80th St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Exhibit,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T111249
CREATED:20250730T193042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T172333Z
UID:10000270-1763301600-1763301600@violinsofhopewisconsin.org
SUMMARY:The Violins of Hope in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join MYSO’s Senior Symphony and Artistic and Music Director Carter Simmons for a powerful afternoon of music that echoes across generations. This unforgettable performance brings to life stirring works from a time marked by both tragedy and hope—a tribute to remembrance\, courage and survival. Featuring internationally-acclaimed violist Wendy Richman as soloist. \nBe part of the story. Witness the transformative power of music to heal\, uplift\, and inspire. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://violinsofhopewisconsin.org/event/violins-of-hope-in-concert/
LOCATION:Bradley Symphony Center\, 212 W Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:general@myso.org
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