Opening Night of Photography Exhibit Polish Heroes: Those Who Rescued the Jews

ROCHESTER, NY (01/23/2012)(readMedia)-- MEDIA ADVISORY

WHAT:

Nazareth College holds an opening night reception for an extraordinary photographic exhibit, Polish Heroes: Those Who Rescued the Jews, that will include music performed by the Nazareth College Chamber Orchestra, poetry readings, and a closing performance by Eastman School of Music graduate Beata Golec.

The exhibit pays tribute to individuals who risked their lives during the Holocaust to save persecuted Jews with no reward for themselves. Today, thousands of descendants of those rescued Jews live around the world.

WHEN:

***TONIGHT*** Monday, January 23, 2012 at 6 p.m.

WHERE:

Nazareth College, Otto A. Shults Center lobby, 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, N.Y. 14618

COST:

The exhibit is free and open to the public seven days a week from 8 a.m. to midnight starting January 23 – February 19, 2012.

INFO:

Media interested in covering the opening night can park in VISITOR spaces of Parking Lot F or in open Lots G and H. If you have questions, please call Alicia Nestle at cell phone (585) 781-8187.