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The Lira Ensemble celebrates Polish heritage
and brings the best of Polish culture into American life.

We ask that you become our partner in this important mission.

Millions of immigrants came to the United States from Poland.  They brought with them a priceless cultural gift  - their more than thousand-year-old Polish heritage.  We cannot allow them and the culture they loved to be forgotten.  We are dedicated to that work -  bringing the best of that culture fully into American life and properly representing Polish Americans with dignity as well as talent.

Over the past 46 years, Lira has achieved an impressive record of artistic accomplishment and service to the Polish-American community.

Even during the current very difficult economy, Lira works to enhance the image of Polish Americans and Poland.  We entertain and inform audiences about Polish music and dance with professional performances in churches, colleges and schools, for American institutions – such as our recent appearance at the Art Institute of Chicago, as well as at prestigious venues - such as our concert at Orchestra Hall in Chicago earlier this month.  Many who attended told us it was our best ever. 

Please partner with us by sending a donation so that this 46-year-old effort may continue and flourish.

We ask you to be as generous as possible because the foundations and government agencies that helped support Lira have severely cut their grants.  Audiences are smaller, so income from ticket sales is reduced. 

Since the Lira Ensemble is a federally-recognized charity, any amount you give is deductible from your federal taxes, as provided by the Federal Tax Code. We will furnish a receipt for tax purposes. A donation form and return envelope are enclosed for your convenience.

Please also consider a gift to Lira when updating your will.  It will be an honor to dedicate concerts to your memory or the memory of  your family and loved ones.

Sincerely,
Lucyna Migala
Artistic Director General Manager