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Violins of Hope Author Talk

James A. Grymes

2023-05-20 14:00:00 2023-05-20 15:00:00 America/Chicago Violins of Hope Author Talk Meet James Grymes, critically acclaimed author and a dynamic speaker. He will discuss his award winning book, "Violins of Hope". Please Register Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Saturday, May 20
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-05-20 14:00:00 2023-05-20 15:00:00 America/Chicago Violins of Hope Author Talk Meet James Grymes, critically acclaimed author and a dynamic speaker. He will discuss his award winning book, "Violins of Hope". Please Register Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Meet James Grymes, critically acclaimed author and a dynamic speaker. He will discuss his award winning book, "Violins of Hope". Please Register

James A. Grymes is an internationally respected musicologist, a critically acclaimed author, and a dynamic speaker. He is the author of VIOLINS OF HOPE, an award-winning book about a collection of violins that were played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust.

View the exhibit "Violins of Hope" at the Main Library through mid-September.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

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

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