On the Road: Photography of the Soviet Empire, a new exhibit featuring works from the Semyon Fridlyand Archive at the University of Denver opened March 6 and continues through May 4. Join David Shneer and our visiting artist in residence, Jascha Nemtsov for a special tour and brunch conducted in Russian on Friday, May 2 at 9:30 a.m. Learn more about this remarkable exhibit that spans the 40-year career of Semyon Fridlyand.

SHEMA:What Jewish Culture Sounds Like continues as we explore Sound and Spirit with cantor, lead singer and founder of Charming Hostess, Jewlia Eisenberg April 7 through May 11. Don’t miss concerts in Denver (May 10) and Boulder (May 11) with the nerdy, sexy, commie band Charming Hostess!

SHEMA: What Jewish Culture Sounds Like welcomes pianist and ethnomusicologist Dr. Jascha Nemtsov for a week of exploring Russian Jewish Sound April 28 through May 1. The week concludes with a special piano recital at DU’s Newman Center May 1 at 7:30 p.m.. Get your tickets early!

The Holocaust Awareness Institute is working with student and community organizations throughout Holocaust Awareness Week to host an array of events that commemorate the lives lost in the Holocaust. For a complete schedule, click here…

Save the date for the RMJHS 14th Annual Heritage Award Dinner honoring Richard and Edward Robinson, Monday, May 5, 2008 at the Seawell Ballroom of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. For more information click here.

The Holocaust Awareness Institute’s Holocaust Memorial and an Endowed Chair in Holocaust Studies at the University of Denver has reached the first goal of more than $1 million in donations towards the $3.5 million campaign. Learn how you can help make this happen.