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Harmony for Hope: A Ukrainian Aid Concert

Join Blue / Yellow for Ukraine USA and the Ukrainian Daughters Foundation both dedicated 501(c)(3) charities, for an evening of powerful music and critical fundraising at Harmony for Hope: A Ukrainian Aid Concert!

Experience the captivating sounds of KOZAK SIROMAHA live at the Chicago Grand Gallery.

Every note played supports a vital cause: ensuring Ukraine's defenders and civilians receive the non-lethal military, medical, and humanitarian aid they urgently need.

✨ Your attendance makes a direct impact!
All proceeds from the suggested donation at the door ($30.00) go directly to funding essential aid delivered jointly by Blue/Yellow USA and Ukrainian Daughters Foundation. Stop by the merch table to contribute further and help us continue our mission.

Event Details
* Artist KOZAK SIROMAHA
* Location Chicago Grand Gallery (2842 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622)
* Date December 11, 2025
* Time Doors Open 6:30 PM | Show Time 8:00 PM
* Donation Suggested donation $30.00 at the door

Let's stand in solidarity through the universal language of music. See you there!

*If you are unable to attend but would still like to see the concert and/or donate you can:

Watch the Livestream, the Eventbrite link will be provided the day before the concert

Or please click here: [https://foblueyellowukraineusa.org/donate](https://foblueyellowukraineusa.org/donate)*

Blue / Yellow for Ukraine USA auction:
For LITHUANIAN heritage followers - especially BASKETBALL fans!:
Own a very rare piece of history, an autographed 1992 "The Other Dream Team" Lithuanian Olympic Basketball team Grateful Dead poster print. This is #42 from a limited edition of 500. It is signed Hall of Famer Sarunas Marciulionis. The basketball, from the 1996 Olympics, is also signed by Marciulionis, and by Arturas Karnisovas who also played on the 1992 Olympics team.

https://givebutter.com/c/0AaDGU/auction/items/253369

Additional Lithuanian artwork, cool tshirts (uploading tonight), stamps, porcelain, folk art, amber, Snowdrop Vodka set with glasses, Tallat-Kelpsa Krupnikas set with glasses, gnomes, are also up for auction.

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https://bnnbreaking.com/lifestyle/food/norfa-retail-chain-redefining-food-retailing-in-lithuania/

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https://bnnbreaking.com/arts/biographies/lithuania-mourns-the-passing-of-renowned-philosopher-and-independence-signatory-bronislovas-genzelis-2/

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