Boulder Jewish News Arts, Culture, Events, Lifestyles, Holidays, Synagogues, Education
Arvada, CO – The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities continues its cultural partnership with the Chabad of NW Metro Denver on October 27 at 7:00 pm to present An Evening Remembering the Holocaust featuring Osi Sladek. This talk will take place in the Arvada Center’s Main Stage Theatre, with a VIP reception afterward.
Experience Holocaust survivor Osi Sladek’s extraordinary story of survival, tragedy, and hope shown on screen and followed by a live Q&A with Osi Sladek. Sladek will be signing copies of his memoir “Escape to the Tatras” before the event from 6:00– 6:50 pm.
“An evening with Osi is a precious moment in time for us to connect in a tangible way with a piece of history that defines so much of our past, present and future,” said Chabad of NW Metro Denver Rabbi Benjy Brackman. “We owe it to ourselves and our future generations to attend this event.”
During World War II, the Staub family—mother Irene, father Frici, and their young son Oskar— fled into the Tatra mountains to escape Nazi forces and their Slovak collaborators. Stripped of their home, possessions, and identity, they faced brutal conditions to survive. Young Oskar, in particular, showed remarkable resilience as he navigated the physical and emotional challenges of this perilous journey. Set against the backdrop of Slovakia’s collapse and the Allies’ victory over Germany, Oskar Sladek’s story is a moving testament to the endurance of the human spirit and the enduring impact of the Holocaust.
There will also be a special presentation of music from the Holocaust by the musical ensemble the Red Rock String Quartet.
The Arvada Center is pleased to present this program through a continued partnership with the Chabad of NW Metro Denver. Founded by Rabbi Benjy and Leah Brackman in 2003, Chabad of NW Metro Denver has since become a one-stop address for the needs of the Jewish community. Chabad offers a variety of multi-faceted programs including adult education courses, summer day camps, holiday awareness celebrations, and more.
An Evening Remembering the Holocaust
Arvada Center Main Stage Theatre
October 27, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Tickets start at $25
VIP Reception Tickets: Tickets start at $110, or $100 per pair. VIP Reception tickets include preferred seating, a post-event dessert reception with Osi Sladek and complementary signed copy of his book.
To purchase tickets, and for additional details, visit:
https://arvadacenter.org/events/an-evening-remembering-the-holocaust
About the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
The Arvada Center celebrates and elevates the human condition with engaging arts, humanities, education, and entertainment that expand the cultural landscape for everyone who visits us. Since its founding in 1976, the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities has produced, curated, and created national-caliber arts, humanities, and education programs. From producing award-winning plays and musicals, curating intriguing gallery exhibitions, and creating engaging educational programs for tens of thousands of students a year, the Arvada Center provides a place of enlightenment and entertainment for all people who visit. For more information on Arvada Center programs, visit www.arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200.
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is generously supported in part by the City of Arvada, the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), Colorado Creative Industries, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
