September 21, 2025 - Leonela Alejandro

🎶 Leonela Alejandro Opens the Chicago Artopia’s International Guitar Series 🎶

We were honored to partner with The Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture as we hosted an unforgettable evening with Leonela Alejandro, GFA-winning classical guitarist from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, as she opened the inaugural Chicago Artopia’s International Guitar Series.

For the first time, the concert took place on the museum’s 3rd floor within the powerful BELONGING Exhibit, surrounding the audience with moving artworks that deepened the evening’s emotional resonance. As music filled the space, the themes of this season—sound, story, and dance—came vividly to life.

An audience of all ages and backgrounds, including students from Hubbard High School, gathered to witness this magical intersection of cultures, generations, and artistic expressions. With Leonela’s performance, we celebrated not only exceptional musicianship but the shared human experience at the heart of this new concert series.

A highlight of the outreach event came when one of Violeta’s former first-grade student—now a high school senior—came up to greet her (photo #20). Moments like these remind us why we are so dedicated to bringing such events into schools as part of our outreach. Once again thank you Hubbard High School for making this event happen.