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Lights in Winter

Violins of Hope Community Meal
2025-12-16 17:30:00 2025-12-16 19:30:00 America/Chicago Lights in Winter Join us for a reflective community meal, featuring a curated menu of food inspired by Hannukah traditions prepared by Milwaukee Public Library's Cargill Community Kitchen Consultant. Mitchell Street Branch - Community Room, Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace, Cargill Community Kitchen

Tuesday, December 16
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-16 17:30:00 2025-12-16 19:30:00 America/Chicago Lights in Winter Join us for a reflective community meal, featuring a curated menu of food inspired by Hannukah traditions prepared by Milwaukee Public Library's Cargill Community Kitchen Consultant. Mitchell Street Branch - Community Room, Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace, Cargill Community Kitchen

Mitchell Street Branch

Community Room, Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace, Cargill Community Kitchen

Join us for a reflective community meal, featuring a curated menu of food inspired by Hannukah traditions prepared by Milwaukee Public Library's Cargill Community Kitchen Consultant.

Join us for a reflective community meal, featuring a curated menu of food inspired by Hannukah traditions prepared by Milwaukee Public Library’s Cargill Community Kitchen Consultant. Attendees will be able to sample a delicious array of food, and learn more about the Violins of Hope – Wisconsin presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra project, the importance of music and instrument making within the historical context of this exhibit.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Food/Cooking | Cultural Heritage |

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Mitchell Street Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Maria Burke
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Mon, Nov 10 12:00PM to 8:00PM
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Wed, Nov 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Fri, Nov 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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