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Interview: Whisper in the Wings Episode 971

May 5, 2025

Interview by Andrew Cortes and Hope Bird, Stage Whisper Podcast

Review: Notes of Hope

May 2, 2025

Article by Edmon J. Rodman, MegilLA

Theater review: In the story of restored instruments left behind amid the Holocaust, ‘The Violin Maker’ strikes a hopeful note

May 1, 2025

Article by Anita W. Harris, Long Beach Post

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California thrives when the arts thrive, but thousands of creative jobs are at risk!Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel Assemblyman Heath Flora Scott Wiener Senator Roger Niello Gavin Newsom Toni G. Atkins Speaker Robert Rivas: Restore funding to the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund. Our community depends on your support!#savepaepf #saveartsjobs #caleg #tpsca ... See MoreSee Less
Thank you to the 100+ guests who joined us on Sunday for the screening of the SunnStream original film “Symphony of the Holocaust” on Sunday at Temple Ramat Zion. We are deeply touched by this incredible community that continues to honor Shony Alex Braun and his legacy.Afterwards, Maestra Noreen Green and Jonathan Rubin – playing on Shony’s violin - delivered a captivating performance, joined by vocal soloist Phyllis Fleschler. The evening wrapped up with an engaging audience Q&A featuring a panel that included Greg Dehart, the film’s director, and members of Shony Alex Braun’s family: his daughter Dinah Braun Griffin, grandkids Dane and Sierra, and a special appearance by Shony’s nine-month-old great-grandson and namesake. Thank you once again to everyone who made this evening so special! ... See MoreSee Less
Join us for a screening of SunnStream's Original film “Symphony of the Holocaust” on May 25, 2025, at Temple Ramat Zion. After the film we will host a Q&A where we will hear from Dinah Braun Griffin, Shony Alex Braun's daughter. Dinah shares beautiful recollections of her father and how he influenced his children and grandchildren. The Braun family’s story is powerful and profound, and we invite all of you to partake! For tickets, go to www.trz.org/event/symphonyoftheholocaust.html ... See MoreSee Less