Musicians for Minneapolis Concert to Fund Families Affected by ICE

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An upcoming concert, this Friday, February 27, 2026, organized by Natalie Vargas Nedvetsky, will be held in order to raise money for the current and ongoing crisis in Minneapolis.

Find out more about Operation Metro Surge and the resulted damage here

“In Minneapolis, families have been torn apart by ICE raids, leaving people displaced and in desperate need of basic resources. On February 27th, we are bringing together some of the most celebrated musicians in classical music today to raise funds for those most affected.”

The Lineup Includes: Conrad Tao, Rieko Tsuchida, Anthony Ratinov, Katherine Lerner Lee, Lydia Rhea & Amber Scherer.

All proceeds will be donated directly to the DHH Church food drive in Minneapolis.

Find the event listing here

If you or anyone you know cannot make it to the concert and would like to make a direct impact, you can scan the QR code(s) below to make a donation to the DHH Food Drive.

Performer at Bryant Park Week of September 8: Bertha Hope

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The performer this week (September 8-12) at the Bryant Park piano series is Bertha Hope.

Bertha Hope is a celebrated jazz pianist, educator, and composer whose career began in Los Angeles and flourished in New York City after her 1960 marriage to pianist Elmo Hope. She has performed with legends such as Dizzy Gillespie, Nat Adderley, and Philly Joe Jones, and co-founded ensembles like Jazzberry Jam! and ELMOllenium. A respected figure in the New York jazz scene, she has appeared at iconic venues including Birdland, the Apollo Theater, and the Kennedy Center. Bertha has received multiple lifetime achievement awards and her oral history is archived in the Library of Congress. She continues to teach and perform, including a residency at Minton’s in Harlem.

Performer at Bryant Park Week of August 4: Daryl Sherman

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The performer this week (August 4-8) at the Bryant Park piano series is Daryl Sherman.

Daryl Sherman is a celebrated jazz singer and pianist known for her witty charm, versatility, and deep connection to the American Songbook. A longtime fixture in the New York jazz scene, she gained prominence during her 14-year residency at the Waldorf Astoria and has performed at major venues including Lincoln Center, Ronnie Scott’s, and jazz festivals worldwide. Her recordings have earned critical acclaim and international airplay, and she has collaborated with jazz greats such as Bucky Pizzarelli, Wycliffe Gordon, and Dick Hyman. Renowned for her interpretations of composers like Cole Porter and Johnny Mercer, Sherman continues to enchant audiences across the globe.