A concert celebrating universal human rights & compassion for all | FREE

Add your joyful spirit to an afternoon of free musical entertainment organized around universal human rights and compassion for all. FEATURING Rochester Raging Grannies Mount Hope World Singers John Terlazzo GENERAL INFORMATION • This event is free and open to the public. • Parking is convenient and plentiful. • Access to the venue is accessible to those using wheelchairs or with special mobility needs. • ASL interpretation will be available at the concert. • Attendees are encouaged to bring never-used pairs of socks to the concert for donation to Women's and Children's Center at Open Door Mission in Rochester. • Only registered guests will recieve an event reminder and any other important notices - such as those related to weather - that may impact the concert. This event is sponsored by the Greater Rochester Community of Churches Voices of Faith on Immigration/Human Rights Working Group. ROCHESTER RAGING GRANNIES Rochester Raging Grannies is a local grassroots activist group of older women who use satirical songs, colorful costumes, and street theater to advocate for peace, social and economic justice, and a clean environment. The local chapter was founded in 2002 with a mission of singing out for human rights, LGBTQ+ liberation, immigrant justice, environmental protection, gun violence prevention, and local issues (such as school nurses and public libraries). They rewrite satirical, witty lyrics to well-known, familiar tunes and perform at local rallies, marches, public meetings, and community events across Western New York. They operate autonomously relying on consensus based decision-making. Membership is open to any woman of a certain age with a commitment to non violence, a sense of humor, and a sense of outrage. Website - Facebook - [email protected] MOUNT HOPE WORLD SINGERS Mount Hope World Singers seeks to build community and foster intercultural understanding through engaging, high quality, respectful performance of music in original languages from around the globe. The chorus is led by Artistic Director Annika Bentley, Conductor Brian White, and manager Kathleen Fraser. Mount Hope World Singers is a non-auditioned, fragrance-free community chorus based in Rochester, New York. They perform an incredibly diverse repertoire of world music traditions, which includes complex arrangements, irregular metrics, and unique vocal effects. They perform everything in original languages, ranging from Haitian and South African choral works to traditional Indigenous pieces. The choir actively aims to be accessible to singers who are blind, have low vision, or do not read traditional sheet music. Notable Recent Projects include The Hundred Windows (2025) and Bright Threads (June 2026). The choir welcomes new singers without requiring an audition. Website - Instagram JOHN TERLAZZO John Terlazzo is an American singer-songwriter, poet, painter, storyteller, and teacher who recently relocated to the Rochester. Known for his deep, spiritual approach to art, his music and writing have often been described as "Leonard Cohen meets Rumi" or "Modern Surrealist Gypsy Music". For over 50 years, he has written original songs performed on guitar and harmonium, releasing albums independently since 1983. Terlazzo approaches art as a sacred labor and a vehicle for self-realization rather than a commercial enterprise. His worldview emphasizes anti-war advocacy, non-violence, and a strong opposition to artificial intelligence and corporate partnerships. He frequently records and performs with his ensemble, John Terlazzo & Voices in the Hall. He has recorded about a dozen albums across his multi decade career. His music is available via independent platforms, and his entire recorded catalog is on the John Terlazzo Bandcamp Page. He is actively involved in the local acoustic and folk music scenes, festival lineups, and intimate cafe Website - Facebook - [email protected]