Past Events from September

September 9

Inauguration of the Raoul Wallenberg School in Stockholm, Sweden
Nina Lagergren, Raoul Wallenberg’s sister, will officially open the doors of this new school to 390 students during a special ceremony.
Benefit Performance in honor of Raoul Wallenberg’s Birthday Berlin, Germany
Organized by the Raoul Wallenberg Promotion Association with the aim of creating a Raoul Wallenberg Youth and Culture Center after the closure of the Raoul Wallenberg High School. The Center will focus on social, cultural, and political encouragement and educating young people about right wing radicalism, anti-Semitism, and racism.

Stage Reading of ”Wallenberg,” the musical, in New York, USA
Based on the true story of the Swedish diplomat who saved over 100,000 lives., ”Wallenberg,” a new musical, was written by Laurence Holzman and Felicia Needleman (2006 Kleban Award winners), with music by Benjamin Rosenbluth, and directed by Annette Jolles. Sunday, Sept. 17 at 7PM / Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 8PM. New World Stages, 340 West 50th Street (bet. 8th & 9th Avenues). Admission is free. Reservations: www.nymf.org. For more information, go to www.wallenbergthemusical.com.

Presentation of the Wallenberg Award to President of Croatia, Stepan Mesic. New York
Presentation ”Raoul Wallenberg’s Battle Against Evil” in Burgårdens Gymnasiumskola, Sweden
Swedish folk musician Ben Olander will discuss the Holocaust and present Swedish diplomat, Raoul Wallenberg, as an example of courage and what one person can do to prevent everything that comes between harassment and genocide.
Presentation ”The Triumph of Life” in Stadsmuséet Gothenburg, Sweden
Swedish folk musician Ben Olander will perform songs and stories, including a shorter presentation of Raoul Wallenberg’s deeds.

Presentation ”The Triumph of Life” in Teaterstudio Lederman, Sweden
Swedish folk musician Ben Olander will perform songs and stories, including a shorter presentation of Raoul Wallenberg’s deeds.

Presentation of the Wallenberg Award to Jesús Colina, Director of ZENIT, Catholic International News Agency. Vatican City