September 11 "Peace through Music" concert in Keystone Park

September 10, 2008

Music will fill the air during a free outdoor concert on Thursday, September 11 at 5:30 p.m. in Elkader's Keystone Park as we celebrate the power of music to bring together people and build peace. A community chorus will perform with Chuck Lammers as director and Chris Hadley on keyboard. Special guest performers at the concert will be Peter Grau and Anne, Katie and Molly Franta.

Also on September 11 at 6:15 p.m., a dinner will be held at Schera's Restaurant. For reservations call 563.245.1992. Following the dinner, Elkader Sister Cities upcoming events will be shared along with a guest speaker presenting a program on Islamic Relationships.

Sister Cities membership opportunities will be available at the concert and program. Everyone is welcome to attend all events.

Elkader, whose Sister City is Mascara (Algeria), is a member of Sister Cities International and is part of a global network of more than 2,500 partnerships in 134 countries. Sister Cities International is a citizen diplomacy network creating and strengthening partnerships between the U.S. and communities abroad. Begun in 1956 after a White House summit where U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower called for people-to-people exchanges, sister city partnerships are tailored to local interests and increase global cooperation at the grassroots level. Sister Cities International promotes peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation.

Bringing people together through music helps us all appreciate the connections that draw us together, forces us to halt our busy schedules, and consider how each of us can make a difference in the world.

* In case of inclement weather, concert will be held at Peace Church.

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