November 4, 2026 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts | Costa Mesa, CA
An Evening of Music, Art, and Remembrance
The David Labkovski Project (DLP) is proud to be part of We Are Here: Songs from the Holocaust, a powerful musical experience at Segerstrom Center for the Arts on November 4, 2026.
Created by composer and music producer Ira Antelis, We Are Here brings together music written by Jewish prisoners in the ghettos and concentration camps of Nazi-occupied Europe, preserving their voices through an extraordinary evening of remembrance.
Complementing the performance, a special exhibition of David Labkovski’s artwork will illuminate the personal stories, experiences, and historical realities of Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust.
Together, the music and visual art offer audiences a deeply moving opportunity to connect with history through the voices and experiences of those who lived it.
DLP Student Docents Bring History to Life
A central part of the evening will be the participation of DLP Student Docents and Youth Ambassadors, who will guide visitors through the exhibition in the Segerstrom Center’s lobby before the performance and during intermission.
Through DLP’s educational and leadership programs, students learn to interpret Labkovski’s artwork, research the historical context behind his paintings, and facilitate meaningful conversations with diverse audiences.
During the event, these young leaders will engage guests in discussions about Jewish history, the Holocaust, resilience, antisemitism, and the enduring importance of remembrance.
Their participation reflects DLP’s commitment to empowering the next generation to become informed storytellers, advocates, and ambassadors of Holocaust education.
A Powerful Collaboration Across Art Forms
Previously presented at renowned venues including Carnegie Hall, The Salt Shed in Chicago, and Vanderbilt University, We Are Here continues to bring Holocaust-era music to audiences across the country.
The collaboration with the David Labkovski Project creates a unique opportunity to experience history through two complementary artistic forms: the music composed amid persecution and the visual testimony preserved in Labkovski’s paintings.
Both serve as powerful reminders of the resilience of the human spirit and the responsibility to preserve and share these stories with future generations.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Location: Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, California
Performance: We Are Here: Songs from the Holocaust
Exhibition: David Labkovski Project Art Exhibition — Open in the lobby before the performance and during intermission
Tickets: Starting at $54
VIP Experience: Limited $400 packages include an exclusive pre-concert reception.
Special Offer for DLP Supporters: Receive 20% off ticket purchases with promo code WAH20.
With Gratitude to Our Supporters
The David Labkovski Project extends its heartfelt appreciation to the sponsors whose generosity helps make this meaningful educational and cultural experience possible.
Event Sponsors and Supporters:
- Mount Sinai Memorial
- Irv & Nancy Chase
- Wolfson Family Foundation
- David Seft & Eva Yomtovian
- Vanderbilt’s Holocaust Lecture Series
- Community Scholar Program, Orange County
- Caroline & Matt Negrin
- FRAMED LA, Frank Moldovan
- Anali & Robert Freeman
- Denise & Todd Helfstein
- David Rosenberg – Morgan Stanley
- Connie & Dr. Noah Marco – College Alumni Program: LAMP (Leadership Alumni Mentorship Training Program)
- Leve Family Foundation – Sponsorship of DLP Student Docent & Leadership Training Program
- Jewish Community Foundation, Los Angeles
- Laura & Soheil Younai
- Claire & Don Marks
Through partnerships like these, DLP continues its mission to educate, engage, and inspire audiences through the artwork of David Labkovski, ensuring that the stories of the past remain relevant for generations to come.