This year’s Community Residency offered three powerful programs honoring the extraordinary life of 99-year-old Holocaust survivor Millie Baran. Through conversation, music, and film, audiences experienced a moving exploration of memory, resilience, and the power of storytelling.

• August 28 – Bexley Public Library
  The residency opened with a moderated discussion and screening led by author Linda Kass, setting the stage with Millie Baran’s story and its enduring impact.

• August 29 – Temple Israel
  Pianist and composer Albert Marquès, joined by We Amplify Voices, presented We Are Here (Mir Zaynen Do): The Life and Story of Millie Baran, an evocative musical performance weaving history with sound.

• August 31 – Columbus Museum of Art
  The residency concluded with a dialogue moderated by Dr. Robin Judd, Professor of History at The Ohio State University, followed by a solo piano performance by Marquès, leaving audiences with both reflection and hope.

Together, these events illuminated the remarkable resilience of Millie Baran while celebrating the transformative role of art in preserving memory and amplifying voices across generations.