Music and reflection to mark the A-bomb explosion on Hiroshima

Monday, August 6, 7:30 a.m. The Ceremony of Cranes begins with music by Kathleen Olsen and Bret Hesla and concludes at 8:15 a.m., the time of the dropping of the bomb, with a moment of silence. Audience members will be invited to hang origami peace cranes at the Peace Garden. During the ceremony, a message from the mayor of Hiroshima will be read. Featured speaker: 5th district U.S. Congressman Keith Ellison. After the moment of silence, Leo Hansen, shakuhachi (Japanese flute) player, will lead the participants to the Spirit of Peace sculpture. Kairos Intergenerational Dance Theatre will conclude the ceremony at the Spirit of Peace sculpture. All day vigil.
Location: Lyndale Park Peace Garden, Minneapolis.

Peace Concert: Rockin’ for peace

Monday, August 6, 7:30 p.m. The fourth annual Peace Concert will feature Rabbi Sim Glaser and the Social Action Figures, performing songs of peace, love, fellowship and summer fun.
Location: Lake Harriet Bandshell, Minneapolis.