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Civic Symphony of Green Bay Combines Music and Art for Concert and Auction
The Weidner hosts event featuring symphony performance and art auction to support music education programs.
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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The Civic Symphony of Green Bay held a special event called "Brushstrokes & Bowstrokes" at The Weidner, combining a symphony performance with an art auction. The proceeds from the auction will help the symphony continue its "Music for Young Listeners" program, which brings over 1,650 local students to experience the symphony each year.
Why it matters
The event highlights the Civic Symphony's commitment to engaging the community through both musical and artistic collaborations. By connecting the symphony's performance with a juried art exhibition and auction, the organization is able to raise funds to support its music education initiatives that introduce young students to the symphony.
The details
The art pieces featured in the auction were created by professional and amateur artists across Northeast Wisconsin. The symphony's performance was inspired by the classical composition "Pictures at an Exhibition." In addition to the evening concert, the symphony also held a special "Music for Young Listeners" matinee performance earlier that day, which brought over 1,650 students from area schools to experience the symphony.
- The Civic Symphony of Green Bay event took place on Friday, February 20, 2026.
- The "Music for Young Listeners" concert for local students was held earlier that same day.
The players
Civic Symphony of Green Bay
A volunteer community orchestra founded in 1995 that performs live concerts and collaborates on artistic projects in the Green Bay area.
The Weidner
A performing arts center located in Green Bay, Wisconsin that hosts a variety of concerts, shows, and other cultural events.
Rose Van Himbergen
The fundraising committee chair for the Civic Symphony of Green Bay.
Lynn Liddle-Drewiske
The education committee chair for the Civic Symphony of Green Bay.
What they’re saying
“Our auction was inspired by one of the pieces we're playing tonight called Pictures at an Exhibition. We thought it would be really fun to bring our arts community together and present music with art.”
— Rose Van Himbergen, Fundraising Committee Chair, Civic Symphony of Green Bay (fox11online.com)
“We have the kids come in because this is a wonderful way to introduce them to the symphony, if they haven't seen one before, or just to let them have more fun with the symphony. It's a very kid-friendly concert.”
— Lynn Liddle-Drewiske, Education Committee Chair, Civic Symphony of Green Bay (fox11online.com)
What’s next
The Civic Symphony of Green Bay plans to continue its "Music for Young Listeners" program, bringing more local students to experience live symphony performances in the future.
The takeaway
The Civic Symphony of Green Bay's event demonstrates how arts organizations can creatively engage their local community by combining different artistic mediums like music and visual art. The symphony's commitment to music education also ensures the next generation of musicians and symphony-goers are being nurtured.
