When I Am Free: A Benefit Concert for Rainbow Railroad

3656 North Halsted Street,Chicago IL 60613

03 December, 2021

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Join us for an evening of spectacular music as we launch our annual Chicago 5 Lives campaign! On December 3rd, you can help save lives. Please join us for "When I Am Free," a glorious evening of classical music performed by spectacular young artists sharing both their musical virtuosity and the passion of their own migration experience -- all in support of Rainbow Railroad. "When I Am Free" is the premier event of our annual CHICAGO FIVE LIVES Campaign, our end-of-year effort to raise $50,000 to save the lives of at least five LGBTQI+ individuals fleeing violence and persecution. When: Friday, December 3rd @ 7:30 PM Where: Hoover-Leppen Theater, Center on Halsted, 3656 N Halsted St If you are attending virtually, we will email you an hour before the event with details on how to join the live stream.Featuring performances by: Julimar Gonzalez, violinGabriela Lara, violinThe Soto String QuartetCarlos Jaquez Gonzalez, composerKosta Karakashyan, director/choreographerThe Momentum Chamber OrchestraHosted by: Honorary Chair: U.S. Representative Jan SchakowskyTracy BaimLori CannonMitchell Channon and Bruce KoffDan Dever and Tom BachtellTracy and Aybars EmsunRobyn GoldenMike JareckiArthur Johnston and Pepe PeñaJeremy Macklin and Patrick SesslerJason RobertsSteve RobinsonRichard TurnerVictor SalvoModesto Tico ValleJohn von RheinCOVID Prevention: All guests are required to show proof of vaccination and masks are required indoors and during the performance. There will be no intermission. Can't make it? Please join the campaign by donating directly to the CHICAGO 5 LIVES campaign. LGBTQI+ and Allies focused on making the world a safer and more welcoming place