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FREE TODAY AND TOMORROW: Violins & Hope Fort Wayne (violinsandhopefw.org) presents the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Meadowlark Quartet and Wayne Street Strings and Holocaust scholars in Music from the Holocaust, on Wednesday, March 19, at 10:00 am, and again on Thursday, March 20, 10:00 am, Weatherhead Gallery, Mimi and Ian Rolland Art Center, at the University of Saint Francis. Take a journey through the turbulent events of history that helped create a pathway to Amnon Weinstein's workshop, punctuating historical events with moving music written by Jewish composers. More information at art.sf.edu, 260.399.8064, or [email protected].

On Monday, March 17, beginning at 5:30 pm, author and photographer Daniel Levin is joined by the Bennett String Ensemble for a moving and unique evening of music and conversation, at the Weatherhead Gallery, Mimi and Ian Rolland Art Center, University of Saint Francis. Musical selections by Jewish and Holocaust era composers performed on the Violins of Hope are followed by a talk by Daniel Levin who will discuss his exhibition, Violins and Hope | From the Holocaust to Symphony Hall. Afterward, those in attendance are encouraged to view the exhibition and enjoy punch and cookies. Information at?art.sf.edu, 260.399.8064, or [email protected].?

On Saturday, March 15, beginning at 7:30 pm, Pearl Arts will screen the moving documentary Saul and Ruby’s Holocaust Survivor Band, a bittersweet and compelling story about finding purpose in life at any age. Afterward, the film’s director Tod Lending will discuss his new book, The Umbrella Maker’s Son, a powerful, heart-wrenching novel that follows a young Polish Jew through his incredible journey to escape the Nazis. This event is part of Violins & Hope Fort Wayne. (violinsandhopefw.org)

Pearl Arts is hosting the fabulous Ariel Quartet today at Northrop High School. The renowned quartet is presenting a discussion-style concert to orchestra students. Thanks to Ryan Smith and Northrop HS for having us!

Pearl Arts is excited to welcome the Ariel Quartet in residency from March 12-13. Today they are performing and speaking with students from Fort Wayne Community Schools. Make sure to check out their free concert tomorrow evening (March 13th) at 6:30pm, at the Pearl Street Arts Center!

On Thursday, March 13 at 6:30 pm, Pearl Arts presents The Ariel String Quartet with the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir. The program opens with the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir joining the Ariel Quartet in a performance of Srul Irving Glick’s Psalm Trilogy. Next the Ariel performs Erwin Schulhoff's String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, concluding the program with Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 8 in E minor, Op. 59, No. 2, Razumovsky. This free concert is part of Violins & Hope Fort Wayne. (violinsandhopefw.org)

On Thursday, March 13 at 6:30 pm, Pearl Arts presents The Ariel String Quartet with the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir beginning with a performance of Srul Irving Glick’s Psalm Trilogy. Next the Ariel performs Erwin Schulhoff's String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, concluding the program with Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132. This free concert is part of Violins & Hope Fort Wayne. (violinsandhopefw.org)

The Official Exhibition Opening Concert and Reception?for Violins & Hope Fort Wayne (violinsandhopefw.org) is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 6:00 pm, Weatherhead Gallery, Mimi and Ian Rolland Art Center, at the University of Saint Francis. The Bennett String Ensemble will perform a short concert of Jewish and Holocaust era selections on the Violins of Hope. Afterward, those in attendance are encouraged to view the Exhibition and enjoy punch and cookies. More information at?art.sf.edu, 260.399.8064, or [email protected].

Don’t miss the exhibition Violins and Hope: From the Holocaust to Symphony Hall, running from Tuesday, March 11 through Sunday, March 23, Weatherhead Gallery, Mimi and Ian Rolland Art Center, at the University of Saint Francis. Part of Violins & Hope Fort Wayne (violinsandhopefw.org), the exhibition of author and photographer Daniel Levin’s 43 masterfully printed and framed photographs documents luthier Amnon Weinstein’s collection of violins, his workshop in Tel Aviv, and his processes for restoration. More information at art.sf.edu, 260.399.8064, or [email protected].

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