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May 15, 2024 · As the Nazi regime rose — and people began to suspect its aims — one program, the Kindertransport, brought 10,000 children into the United Kingdom for safety. Lisa Jura was a 14-year-old musical prodigy whose parents were offered the chance to send one of their three children; they chose her.
May 23, 2024 · The inspiring true story about one girl's escape from the Holocaust to become a concert pianist against all odds, made popular by Mona Golabek's acclaimed theatrical performance and the beloved novel The Children of Willesden Lane is now available in an early chapter book format!
May 16, 2024 · TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents the acclaimed tour de force solo performance "The Pianist of Willesden Lane," starring Mona Golabek (pictured), performing January 15 - February 16, 2020 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.
1 day ago · Shirley MacLaine (born Shirley MacLean Beaty on April 24, 1934) is an American actress and author. Known for her portrayals of quirky, strong-willed, and eccentric women, and her tragicomedic style of acting; where she displays a deft equal balance of tragedy and comedy in her performances.
5 days ago · Some 45,000 meals were provided for underfed children by the Willesden Children's Aid Association during the winter of 1905-6, and the Willesden Distress Committee, financed partly by the Local Government Board, found work for some of the unemployed in Willesden's parks in 1909.
May 27, 2024 · March 23, 2023. Dorothy, a woman who suffered discrimination and disregard. She was driven to the point of murdering her elder brother, and afterward rose to power as emperor…but unloved by all, even by her sweetheart, she was ultimately denounced as a tyrant and sentenced to execution.
May 26, 2024 · Discover the inspiring illustrated true story about one girl's escape from the Holocaust to become a concert pianist against all odds, made popular by the beloved novel The Children of Willesden Lane.
