COMMUNITY + CALENDAR

  • Violins of Hope Exhibition at The Museum of Russian Art

    Museum of Russian Art 5500 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    A selection of Violins of Hope instruments will be on display at The Museum of Russian Art, offering a rare opportunity to encounter these restored Holocaust-era violins up close and learn the stories they carry. Each instrument is both a work of craftsmanship and a witness—connecting us to the lives of the Jewish musicians who […]

  • Fridays at Knollwood: Thomas B. Walker’s Vision of St. Louis Park

    Knollwood Place Apartments 3630 Phillips Parkway, Saint Louis Park, MN, United States

    As part of our Fridays at Knollwood event series, join us for a fascinating look at the early history of St. Louis Park as the city celebrates 140 years since its incorporation as a village in 1886. This presentation by the St. Louis Park Historical Society will explore the ambitious vision of Thomas B. Walker, best […]

  • Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust Film Screening

    Minnesota JCC Capp Center St. Paul 1375 ST. PAUL AVE, St. Paul, MN, United States

    Narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Adrien Brody, Violins of Hope – Strings of the Holocaust follows Israeli master violinmaker Amnon Weinstein as he restores violins carried by starving Jewish refugees on death marches, played under coercion in concentration camps, and held close in ghettos and work camps—each instrument bearing witness to suffering, courage, and resilience. […]

  • The Loring String Quartet + Exhibition

    St. Mark's Episcopal Church 519 Oak Grove Street, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    The Loring String Quartet brings the Violins of Hope to life in an intimate afternoon concert at Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, performing on four instruments from the collection — two violins, a viola, and a cello — each one a Holocaust-era instrument restored to sing again. Following the performance, the violins remain on display alongside […]

  • Rosh Chodesh: Women’s Mini Song Retreat

    For years, women around the world have welcomed Rosh Chodesh, the new month during the new moon, for reflection, connection, and renewal. Held in a softly lit space with twinkle lights, gather with us for an uplifting evening retreat filled with music, sound, listening and connection. We look forward to sharing this night with you […]