The Illinois Symphony Orchestra returns to the stage this week for the in-person “Holiday Pops in the Heartland” concert in partnership with other Twin City arts organizations.
By Kevin Hart
From Rachel Pinto, Director of Marketing for the ISO:
Tour Fabulous Kitchens throughout Bloomington-Normal in Fourth Annual Kitchen Tours Event!
The Illinois Symphony Orchestra Guild of Bloomington-Normal hosts its 4th “Lavender and Lemons: A Tour of Kitchens and More” event on Saturday, June 12th, 2021. Tour proceeds will benefit the Illinois Symphony Orchestra’s education programs for children.
The beautiful kitchens on this year’s tour feature a wide variety of styles, sizes, and locations. Kitchens were chosen for their unique features and the quality of their design and artistry.
Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased from a Guild Board Member or at AB Hatchery, Casey’s Garden Shop, The Garlic Press, Growing Grounds, Hy-Vee, The Olive Bin, and Wendell Niepagen Greenhouses.
This week in Jewish history | First synagogue in the U.S. consecrated in NYC 07 Apr 2021 share this on
On 8 April 1730, America’s first synagogue, Congregation Shearith Israel, was consecrated on the seventh day of Passover.
The congregation, also known as the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue, bought the parcel of land for the construction of its own building on Mill Street in 1728. Historian Jonathan Sarna has pointed out that the design of the synagogue reflects some of the lessons learned by the Jews regarding their presentation to others over centuries of Diaspora life: “to practice great discretion on the outside, not drawing excessive attention to themselves, while glorying in their faith on the inside, where tradition reigned supreme.”