The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art (UIMA) preserves and promotes contemporary art as a shared expression of the Ukrainian and American experience. UIMA develops, utilizes and encourages artistic talent through exhibitions, concerts, readings, lectures and films to serve the cultural needs of our community and city, and thereby strengthen cultural understanding and diversity.
Image: Installation view of Agency: Craft in Chicago from the 1970s-1980s and Beyond. Photo: Eric Bladholm
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This event marks the 12th year since Russia's occupation of Crimea and parts of Eastern Ukraine, as well as the 4th year since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The concert commemorates three years of Ukraine's fight for freedom and sovereignty while raising awareness and funds for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and celebrating Ukrainian resilience and culture.
Tickets for the event are $40, with all proceeds being donated to UMANA and Revived Soldiers Ukraine. The concert will feature performances by the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra alongside Ukrainian musicians, conducted by Michael Holian. The program will highlight music of celebrated composers including Lysenko, Hulak-Artemovsky, Elgar, Skoryk, Verdi, and Webber, offering an unforgettable musical tribute to Ukraine's resilience.
Event Details:
What: \"WE STAND WITH UKRAINE\" Benefit Concert
When: Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 2 PM
Where: St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 835 N. Oakley Blvd
Admission: $40 per person
Tickets for this event can be purchased here.
We are grateful to our sponsors: Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, Chicago Sister Cities International, Revived Soldiers Ukraine, UMANA Foundation, and Chicago Kyiv Sister Cities.
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