April 23rd at The Stanley Theater
Utica, NY
6:00 pm: MIKO PELED
Don’t miss the riveting talk by Israeli peace activist MIKO PELED, author of The General’s Son. Miko’s grandfather signed the Israeli Declaration of Independence; his father was a general in the Israeli army and fought in ‘48 and ‘67; and his niece was killed by two suicide bombers.
7:30 pm: The Almond Tree Project
Join us for an Evening of Story, Music, Laughter and Peace.
A Jewish-American teenager is sent to Israel to connect with her past…and returns home with an extraordinary story that will take her many, many years to share.
Come hear best-selling novelist MICHELLE COHEN CORASANTI as she recounts the profound personal experience that led her to write The Almond Tree, the book that is touching hearts and souls all over the world.
With the Inspiring Music of two renowned international artists who have devoted their lives to the struggle for Human Rights: Israeli singer-songwriter DAVID BROZA and Palestinian singer- songwriter MIRA AWAD, together in concert, Live On-Stage at The Stanley.
Listen to the honest stories of Michelle, David and Mira. Three people whose experiences and perspectives shed light on the past and express a hopeful vision for the future.
Take the opportunity to participate in the audience Q & A.
This informative and entertaining evening will be emceed by GUILLERMO FESSER, popular Spanish TV & Radio talk-show host.
Learn More at The Almond Tree Project Website. Click Here>>
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