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Gov. Mike DeWine and other state officials will provide their latest update on the COVID-19 pandemic for April 5, 2021. The press conference is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.

Our priority is to provide trustworthy, up-to-date coverage that Northeast Ohioans can rely on, including stories that follow up on the daily press conference. As the pandemic continues, ideastream will share live briefings from DeWine online.

During these trying times, ideastream is dedicated to keeping you, the Northeast Ohio community, informed by providing trusted, up-to-date information that you need to know, as it happens.

From special coverage of briefings by the president and governor to information about health resources and opportunities to ask questions of local and national health experts, ideastream is committed to providing you with all the information you need to know about COVID-19, as it happens. Visit ideastream's coronavirus coverage page for the latest.

This special coverage is made possible thanks to the support of our members. We're here for you, and we're here because of you​.

Gov. Mike DeWine will address the state Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., providing an update to where Ohio stands in reaching the end of the pandemic.

During these trying times, ideastream is dedicated to keeping you, the Northeast Ohio community, informed by providing trusted, up-to-date information that you need to know, as it happens.

From special coverage of briefings by the president and governor to information about health resources and opportunities to ask questions of local and national health experts, ideastream is committed to providing you with all the information you need to know about COVID-19, as it happens. Visit ideastream's coronavirus coverage page for the latest.

This special coverage is made possible thanks to the support of our members. We're here for you, and we're here because of you​.

Played before and during the Holocaust, the Violins of Hope instruments have been painstakingly restored by Amnon Weinstein, a second-generation violin-maker, and serve as testaments to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of music to lift hearts in even the most horrific of circumstances. Many of the historic Violins of Hope are in Northeast Ohio this fall.

New WVIZ/PBS ideastream production, Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust

ideastream: A proud partner
The organizations partnering on this project—which includes performances, educational programs and a major exhibition—are The Cleveland Orchestra, Case Western Reserve University, the Cleveland Institute of Music, Facing History and Ourselves, ideastream, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage. ideastream will document, report on and deliver programs relating to the many dimensions and activities surrounding this inspiring community collaboration.

Page your way through upcoming Violins of Hope Cleveland events and programs here.

More info about Violins of Hope Cleveland here.

Tune in to ideastream’s arts and culture and community issues programming throughout the fall for a variety of Violins of Hope-focused programs: The Sound of Applause (Mondays–Thursdays at 2pm on 90.3 WCPN), Applause (Thursdays at 7:30pm on WVIZ/PBS), The Sound of Ideas^® (Mondays–Fridays at 9am on 90.3 WCPN) and The Sound of Ideas^® (Mondays–Fridays at 9am and 5pm on The Ohio Channel).

Upcoming Violins of Hope Cleveland programs on ideastream include…

Monday, February 8 at 9pm • Friday, February 12 at 10pm • Sunday, February 14 at 3am • Sunday, February 14 at 3pm • Wednesday, February 17 at 5am on WVIZ/PBS ideastream [WVIZ access info here]
Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust
Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust, narrated by Academy Award-winner Adrien Brody, is a documentary featuring Israeli violinmaker Amnon Weinstein and his efforts to restore violins recovered from the Holocaust. Some were played by Jewish prisoners in concentration camps; others belonged to the Klezmer musical culture, which was all but destroyed by the Nazis. From their amazing stories and Weinstein’s mission to collect and restore the instruments comes the inspiration for this one-hour documentary, which will be offered to PBS member stations nationwide. Generous support for this WVIZ/PBS ideastream production was provided by contributors to the ideastream Campaign for Community and the donors for Violins of Hope Cleveland. More at violinsofhopecle.org.

Prior Violins of Hope Cleveland programming on ideastream included...

Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 3pm
Orchestra of Exiles on WVIZ/PBS: The story of one man's four-year odyssey, which culminated, in 1936, with the creation of a top-flight symphony orchestra in the desert outback of Palestine.

Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 3pm
Defiant Requiem: Voices of Resistance on WVIZ/PBS: In the face of horrific living conditions, the Jewish inmates of Terezin concentration camp—artists, musicians, poets and writers—fought back…with art and music.

Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 2:30pm
Live interview on WCLV 104.9: WCLV Host/Producer Mark Satola interviews Violins of Hope’s Amnon Weinstein

Friday, September 25, 2015 at 8:30pm
Ideas on WVIZ/PBS: This Violins of Hope-themed show includes an introduction to the entire community collaboration; how the violins came to Northeast Ohio; the Maltz Museum exhibit and a segment on the Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center at the Temple-Tifereth Israel, University Circle, Cleveland.

Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 3pm
The Cleveland Orchestra: Violins of Hope Concert
live broadcast on WVIZ/PBS [WVIZ access info here]
and WCLV 104.9 and live streaming at WVIZ.ideastream.org
Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center at the Temple-Tifereth Israel, University Circle, Cleveland
The Cleveland Orchestra, with soloist Shlomo Mintz, perform at the opening of Silver Hall in the Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center at the Temple-Tifereth Israel.

Friday, October 2, 2015 at 9pm
The Cleveland Orchestra: Violins of Hope Concert on WVIZ/PBS [WVIZ access info here]
Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center at the Temple-Tifereth Israel, University Circle, Cleveland
The Cleveland Orchestra, with soloist Shlomo Mintz, perform at the opening of Silver Hall in the Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center at the Temple-Tifereth Israel.

Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 3pm
The Cleveland Orchestra: Violins of Hope Concert on WVIZ/PBS [WVIZ access info here]
Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center at the Temple-Tifereth Israel, University Circle, Cleveland
The Cleveland Orchestra, with soloist Shlomo Mintz, perform at the opening of Silver Hall in the Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center at the Temple-Tifereth Israel.

Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 10am
WVIZ/PBS ideastream Education Distance Learning program at the Idea Center at Playhouse Square, as well as at locations throughout Northeast Ohio…and beyond
This concert, discussion and interactive broadcast for middle- and high-school students features a live performance of “I Remember,” a chamber piece based on Anne Frank’s diary, performed by Panorámicos Chamber Ensemble, and remembrances by two survivors who were children during the Holocaust. Contact John Ramicone at John.Ramicone@ideastream.org or 216-916-6360 for more information and to register.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 8pm
live broadcast on WCLV 104.9, part of the Cleveland Ovations/CIM Live concert series
Cleveland Institute of Music Faculty Recital
Kulas Hall, Cleveland Institute of Music
Antonio Pompa-Baldi, piano; Franklin Cohen, clarinet; Joan Kwuon, violin; Jaime Laredo, violin; Sharon Robinson, cello
SCHULHOFF Duo for Violins and Cello (1925); MESSIAEN Quatuor pour la fin du temps (Quartet for the End of Time) (1940-41)
Free, no tickets required

Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 3pm
Remembered Voices on WVIZ/PBS
History, hope, shared humanity and the healing power of art are the lessons Omaha students experience as they encounter the story of Terezin, a Nazi concentration in Czechoslovakia.

Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 8pm
live broadcast on WCLV 104.9, part of the Cleveland Ovations/CIM Live concert series
Music of the Violins of Hope, A Concert for the Community
Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra at Severance Hall
Free, but tickets required: Call Severance Hall Box Office at 216-231-1111, beginning August 15

Monday, November 2, 2015 at 8pm
live broadcast on WCLV 104.9
Cleveland Women's Orchestra Tribute to the Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz
Westfield Insurance Studio Theatre in the Idea Center at Playhouse Square
Robert Cronquist, conductor

Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 4pm
The Cleveland Orchestra: Violins of Hope Concert on WCLV 104.9, part of The Cleveland Orchestra on the Radio
The concert will also air as part of the national 2016 Cleveland Orchestra series, which begins in April 2016
Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center at the Temple-Tifereth Israel, University Circle, Cleveland
The Cleveland Orchestra, with soloist Shlomo Mintz, perform at the opening of Silver Hall in the Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center at the Temple-Tifereth Israel.

Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 7pm on WCLV
Zubin Mehta and the Israel Philharmonic concert broadcast
This concert, part of Violins of Hope Cleveland and presented at Severance Hall on November 16 by The Cleveland Orchestra, is in collaboration with the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. The evening’s repertoire consists of the following pieces: Bardanashvili: A Journey to the End of the Millennium – Symphonic Poem; Ravel: La valse, poème chorégraphique; and Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in e minor (‘From the New World’).

Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 8pm on WCLV
Broadcast of a Violins of Hope Cleveland concert at CIM, featuring the Cavani String Quartet, joined by guest artists in the String Sextet by Holocaust survivor, Erwin Schulhoff. Robert Conrad narrates the Dvořák Cypresses, and the concert closes with the Traditional Ani Ma’amin (I Believe), a rendition of Maimonides' 13-point version of the Jewish principles of faith.

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Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust, narrated by Academy Award-winner Adrien Brody, is a documentary featuring Israeli violinmaker Amnon Weinstein and his efforts to restore violins recovered from the Holocaust.

Some were played by Jewish prisoners in concentration camps; others belonged to the Klezmer musical culture, which was all but destroyed by the Nazis. From their amazing stories and Weinstein’s mission to collect and restore the instruments comes the inspiration for this one-hour documentary, which will be offered to PBS member stations nationwide.

Generous support for this WVIZ/PBS ideastream production was provided by contributors to the ideastream Campaign for Community and the donors for Violins of Hope Cleveland

The VIFF 2016 Vienna Independent Film Festival named "Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust"the winner of its Best Documentary award the final day of the festival in Vienna, Austria. WVIZ/PBS ideastream produced the acclaimed film, which was directed by Lance K. Shultz and narrated by Adrien Brody.  The film features Israeli Violinmaker Amnon Weinstein and his efforts to restore violins recovered from the Holocaust. Some were played by Jewish prisoners in concentration camps; others belonged to the Klezmer musical culture, which was all but destroyed by the Nazis. Their amazing stories and Weinstein’s mission to collect and restore the instruments was the inspiration for this one-hour documentary.

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) announced the recipients of its inaugural AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism, and Kay Colby, ideastream managing producer, is the winner in the Television category for her work on a series of Be Well health stories, “Cancer in Northeast Ohio,” a WVIZ/PBS ideastream production.  Each of the four award-winning “Cancer in Northeast Ohio” stories focuses on a different aspect of the cancer experience in this region:
• living with stage IV breast cancer,
• how targeted therapy works in cancer treatment,
• early integration of palliative care in treatment plans for advanced lung and pancreatic cancers and
• groundbreaking research into colon cancer biology conducted at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The 56th Annual Cleveland Arts Prize Awards Event presented by The Cleveland Foundation was held at the Cleveland Museum of Art on June 30, 2016.  Dee Perry was awarded The Robert P. Bergman Prize.  The Robert P. Bergman Prize is awarded annually to an exceptional individual, who has shown passionate leadership and opened his/her field more broadly, and whose life and activities communicate the joys, excitement, and deep human relevance of the arts.  Dee Perry has been a part of the Cleveland broadcasting scene since 1976, and with her work at 90.3 WCPN since 1989, she has made herself a Cleveland broadcasting icon. Dee is currently the host and producer of 90.3’s hourlong daily magazine talk show, The Sound of Applause, which focuses on visual and performing arts, cultural trends, and current events. Dee also serves as host and producer for Applause, WVIZ/PBS’ halfhour weekly television series, which is also devoted to arts and culture.

The League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus has announced that the Statehouse News Bureau is a 2016 recipient of a Democracy in Action award from the civic organization. This is the 25th year of Democracy in Action, which, according to a press release from the regional League, “recognizes individuals or organizations for their outstanding participation in civic affairs.”

82nd National Headliner Awards

Broadcast or Cable Television Stations Environmental Reporting
First Place: “Be Well: Lead Poisoning” a two-part television report that highlighted the personal stories of two Cleveland boys produced by Kay Colby, Anne Glausser and edited by Sally Lewis, WVIZ/PBS ideastream

Broadcast or Cable Television Stations Health/Science Reporting
Second Place: “Be Well: Cancer in Northeast Ohio” which featured four TV stories about local patients and research produced by Kay Colby and Anne Glausser, WVIZ/PBS ideastream

Public Radio News Directors Inc. (PRNDI) Awards

Nationally Edited Continuing Coverage
First Place: "137 Shots: The Trial of Michael Brelo" 90.3 WCPN ideastream

Sports Feature
Second Place: “Cavs Look to End Northeast Ohio’s 51 Year Title Drought” 90.3 WCPN ideastream

The Communicator Awards

News: On Air Talent/News Anchor/Reporter
Award of Distinction: "All Things Considered" Host Tony Ganzer, 90.3 WCPN ideastream

News: Writing/Script
Award of Distinction: "Brick City Tells of the Forgotten Neighborhood" David C. Barnett, 90.3 WCPN ideastream

47th Annual Lower Great Lakes Chapter National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Emmy Awards

Director - Live or Recorded Live
"The Cleveland Orchestra: Violins of Hope Concert" Mike Vendeland, WVIZ/PBS ideastream

Research
"Be Well: Lead Poisoning" Kay Colby, WVIZ/PBS ideastream 

Editor - Program (Non-News)
"Applause Special: Beyond The Dish -  Farmer's Market" Jeff Haynes, WVIZ/PBS ideastream

Historic/Cultural Program or Special
"Ideas: Violins of Hope" Amy Cummings and Rick Jackson, WVIZ/PBS ideastream                                                       

Education/Schools - News Single Story/Series/Feature
"Steelworker for the Future" Mary Fecteau, WVIZ/PBS ideastream                       

Special Event Coverage
"The Cleveland Orchestra: Violins of Hope Concert" Mike Vendeland, Bill O'Connell and Mark Rosenberger, WVIZ/PBS ideastream          

Ohio Society of Professional Journalists 2016 Awards

RADIO
Best Minority Issues Coverage
First Place:  “What’s with the ‘T’ in “LGBT”? Joanna Richards, 90.3 WCPN ideastream

Best Sports Reporting
First Place: “Cavs Look to Bring NE Ohio First Title in 51 Years” Mark Urycki, 90.3 WCPN ideastream

Best Criminal Justice Reporting
First Place: “Police Treated Differently” Joanna Richards, 90.3 WCPN ideastream

Best Continuing Coverage
First Place:  “Tamir Rice” News Team, 90.3 WCPN ideastream

Best Government Reporting
First Place: "Adoptees Make Emotional Choices To See Long-Hidden Adoption Records" Karen Kasler, Statehouse News Bureau

Best Enterprise Reporting
Second Place: “Lead Crisis Abandoned” Health Unit, 90.3 WCPN ideastream

Best General Assignment Reporting
Second Place: “Official Michael Brelo Trial Begins” Joanna Richards, 90.3 WCPN ideastream

Best Documentary
Second Place: “Our Land” Tony Ganzer, 90.3 WCPN ideastream

BEST OF SHOW-RADIO
Best News Operation
First Place:  “90.3 WCPN ideastream” News Team, 90.3 WCPN ideastream

Best Public Affairs Program
First Place: “Sound of Ideas: International Literacy Day” SOI Team, 90.3 WCPN ideastream

DIGITAL MEDIA
Best Medical/Science Story
Second Place: “Lead Poisoning Maps in Cuyahoga County” Nick Castele, ideastream

BEST OF SHOW-TELEVISION
Best Public Affairs Program
First Place: “Ideas: Violins of Hope” Amy Cummings and Rick Jackson, WVIZ/PBS ideastream

Best Anchor
First Place: "Rick Jackson” WVIZ/PBS ideastream

Best Public Affairs Program
Second Place: “The State of Ohio” Karen Kasler and Ron Corby, Statehouse News Bureau

TELEVISION
Best Documentary
Second Place: “The Original North Pole” WVIZ/PBS ideastream and Jennifer Boresz/Larry Baker Productions

Best Medical/Health Reporting
Second Place: “Be Well: Cancer in Northeast Ohio” Kay Colby, WVIZ/PBS ideastream

Ohio Associated Press Media Editors Awards

First Place:  General Excellence 2015: “90.3 WCPN ideastream”

Best Feature Reporting
First Place:  "Brick City Tells Tales of the Forgotten Neighborhood" David C. Barnett, 90.3 WCPN ideastream

Best Reporter
First Place:  "Sarah Jane Tribble” 90.3 WCPN ideastream

Best Documentary or Series
First Place:  "Our Land: A Conversation About Community Policing" Tony Ganzer, 90.3 WCPN ideastream

Best Continuing Coverage
First Place:  "The Case of Police Shooting of 12 year-old Tamir Rice" News Staff, 90.3 WCPN ideastream

Best Enterprise Reporting
First Place:  "Lead: Crisis Abandoned" News Staff,  90.3 WCPN ideastream

Best Use of Sound
Second Place:  "Ice Fishing Hooks the Brave and the Cold" Brian Bull, 90.3 WCPN ideastream

2016 All Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards – The Press Club of Cleveland 

Radio   
On-Going Coverage
First Place:   “Wrapping Up 2016” Andy Chow, Jo Ingles and Karen Kasler, Ohio Public Radio

Documentary
First Place:  “Out Land: A Conversation About Community Policing” Tony Ganzer, 90.3 WCPN ideastream

Human Interest
First Place:  “Brick City Tells Tales of the Forgotten Neighborhood” David C. Barnett, 90.3 WCPN ideastream

Radio Show
First Place:  “Sound of Ideas: Syrian Refugees” Amy Cummings and Mike McIntyre, 90.3 WCPN ideastream

On-Going Coverage
Second Place:  “Tamir Rice” News Team, 90.3 WCPN ideastream

In-Depth Coverage
Second Place:  “Election Day 2015” Karen Kasler, Jo Ingles and Andy Chow, Ohio Public Radio
Third Place:  “Adoptees Make Emotional Choices To See Long-Hidden Adoption Records” Karen Kasler, Ohio Public Radio

Television
Television Show
Second Place:  “Ideas: Violins of Hope” Amy Cummings, Rick Jackson and Lance Shultz, WVIZ/PBS ideastream

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