Violins of Hope

Strategic Partner Manager: Violins of Hope San Francisco Bay Area 2020

The Violins are a collection of string instruments played by European Jews before, during and after the Holocaust. A coalition of nearly 30 Bay Area organizations will partner with producer, Music at Kohl Mansion, in presenting an extensive array of public programs featuring the Violins in six Bay Area counties. Through a series of public concerts, the world premiere of a commissioned new chamber work by renowned composer Jake Heggie, lectures, screenings, educational programs, community gatherings and a major exhibition, a Bay Area-wide dialogue to address the causes of divisiveness and intolerance in our society will culminate in an immersive eight-week celebration of the remarkable resilience of the human spirit.

 Oxy Live!

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Presented by Occidental College, OXY ARTS, and LAist, this series of conversations provides immersive, revelatory experiences that go beyond the classroom, fostering an environment of innovation and creativity. Delve into a range of topics at the intersection of art and society, from social and environmental justice to the role of technology.

The inaugural event of the 2024-25 Oxy Live! series features Tavares Strachan, whose artistic practice activates the intersections of art, science, and politics, on Sept. 24, 2024. The series continues with renowned visual artist Ed Ruscha (Feb. 4, 2025); Nobel Prize-winning theoretical physicist Kip Thorne (Feb. 18, 2025); and boundary-breaking multi-hyphenate Miranda July (April 29, 2025).

Each speaker will bring to the conversation their unique perspective and expertise, making for events that are intellectually stimulating and emotionally moving. All conversations are open to the public at no cost, creating a space for diverse communities to join in the conversation and explore ideas together.

Curated by OXY ARTS, the College’s community-based arts hub, the series is funded through the generous support of Occidental trustee and alumna, Lisa Coscino ’85 and the Occidental Class of ’74.