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Violins of Hope Grand Opening

Violins of Hope Special Programming
2023-04-24 19:00:00 2023-04-24 20:00:00 America/Chicago Violins of Hope Grand Opening Meet the amazing violins that survived the Holocaust, and Avshi Weinstein, who restored these violins and their stories. Sponsored by JCC Chicago, Elgin Symphony Orchestra, and the Seigle Foundation. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Monday, April 24
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-24 19:00:00 2023-04-24 20:00:00 America/Chicago Violins of Hope Grand Opening Meet the amazing violins that survived the Holocaust, and Avshi Weinstein, who restored these violins and their stories. Sponsored by JCC Chicago, Elgin Symphony Orchestra, and the Seigle Foundation. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Meet the amazing violins that survived the Holocaust, and Avshi Weinstein, who restored these violins and their stories. Sponsored by JCC Chicago, Elgin Symphony Orchestra, and the Seigle Foundation.

Discover the remarkable violins that survived the Holocaust and hear the sound of hope! Many of the violins, restored by Israeli father-son team Avshi and Ammon Weinstein, are playable--their melodies of hope resound today and will touch your heart. Please register.
Sponsored by JCC Chicago, Elgin Symphony Orchestra, and the Seigle Foundation.

Waitlist and overflow will be seated in the Elgin Room to watch the streaming of the event.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | History | Adult Programs |

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