Violins of Hope event: Family Program

• Event Date: Sunday, May 21, 2023
• Time: 1:00 pm–3:00 pm (CDT)
• Location: Collaboration and Community Gallery, Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana, IL
• Cost: Free

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This free program features a variety of activities for visitors of all ages:

• a violin petting zoo
• a violin craft
• a concert by local students
• a circle dance

Violins of Hope, hosted by JCC (Jewish Community Center) Chicago and other partner organizations, is coming to Chicagoland and surrounding areas across Illinois from April through September 2023. The collection of 70 string instruments played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust has been painstakingly restored and is now coming to our area for cultural exhibitions, performances, and community education with a message of hope, resistance, resilience, and unity.

Related displays and programs are happening in multiple locations in Illinois. Please check calendars carefully for exact event information.

Spurlock's display features 4 violins and is on view April 21 through May 31.

With support from the Spurlock Museum Judaica Fund. The Spurlock Museum acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency for this performance.