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Neighbors for Life has organized and put on cultural and artistic events throughout the Twin Cities metro area:

A new musical play "Jenny", to be premiered in 2007. This play tells a powerful story, including:
- Many lyrical songs for solo and ensemble singing with instrumental ensemble
- An overview of the lies and deceptions which lead to
  the legalization of abortion in America
- A romantic story about a young woman and her boyfriend,
  struggling with an unplanned pregancy
- a light-hearted depiction of the early 70's in America
- a thorough presentation of the moral dilemna of abortion from both sides
- involving singers and actors from the Cathedral, St. Olaf's and Nativity
  Young Adults' Groups, St. Paul and Minneapolis

Behold Life Concert series to promote the culture of life.

February 19, 2006, University of St. Thomas "Behold Life" concert, featuring:
- Behold Life anthem for choir and orchestra
- Cantata for the Unborn for choir and orchestra
- Excerpts from new pro-life musical "Jenny" by Bob Hindel and Jim Tarsney
- international medley of lullabies
- new works for solo instruments
- Mohanismon, an medley of international dance pieces for orchestra
  by Bob Hindel
- Never Be the Same, a song about abortion and reconciliation by Mary Donahue
- Various selections by the contemporary Christian band SONAR
- By Your Loving Hand, a pro-life song for ensemble by John Walz
- distinguished speakers, including:
  - Minnesota Secretary of State Mary Kiffmeyer
  - Elizabeth Burrill of the St. Thomas Students for Human Life
- performers included members of the St. Thomas Liturgical Choir,
  singers from Twin Cities' churches (St. Andrew's, Nativity, St. Olaf's
  St. Agnes) as well as Hamline University and orchestra members
  from Twin Cities' community orchestras (Minneapolis Youth Symphony, Health Sciences Orchestra)
- CD of concert music for sale
- At the reception following the concert, attendees were invited to sign up for
  legislative meetings on the subject of tax-funding of abortion in Minnesota.
October 30, 2005, St. Andrew's Catholic Church "Behold Life" concert, featured works of Bob Hindel, including:
- Behold Life anthem for choir and orchestra
- Cantata for the Unborn for choir and orchestra
- Excerpts from new pro-life musical "Jenny" by Bob Hindel and Jim Tarsney
- international medley of lullabies
- new works for solo instruments
- prominent speakers, including:
  - Brother Paul O'Donnell from the Franciscan Brothers of Peace
  - former State Representative Eric Lipman
  - Angela Zamora of Neighbors for Life
- performers included singers and cantors from Twin Cities' churches
  (St. Agnes, St. Andrew's, Nativity, St. Olaf's) and the U of M
  and members of Twin Cities' community orchestras
  (Minneapolis Youth Symphony, Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphony)
- CD of concert music for sale
- a reception with opportunity to sign post-cards to Legislature
  asking for a constitutional amendment to end tax-funding of abortion
A Brief Moment
- A musical play and film about abortion, bereavement and remorse.
- Play by Jim Tarsney, music Bob Hindel
- performed in 2004 at University of St. Thomas and St. Catherine's
- film available for showings on request.
- involving actresses from St. Thomas University, St. Catherine's and
  Bethel College
- CD of music available for sale

Neighbors for Life continues to organize:

Chapter meetings (Twin Cities and out-state Minnesota)
Mailings (to support pro-life legislators throughout the state and encourage them to get the constitutional amendment on the ballot
Educational teach-ins (to expose the fraud of Doe v Gomez, which mandates tax-funding of abortion in Minnesota
Legislator interviews and meetings (to develop material for the pro-life voters guide)
Pro-life forums (to discuss pertinent current pro-life issues)
Historical and new directions forums (to assess good strategies of the past and decide upon effective new legislative strategies
Pro-life coalition meetings (of all Minnesota pro-life groups to promote the constitutional amendment to end abortion funding)
Cultural events (concerts and plays with a strong pro-life focus)
"Behold Life", a series of pro-life plays and concerts created by playwright Jim Tarsney and composer Bob Hindel, including:
- A Brief Moment: a scriptural and contemporary play about abortion and remorse
- Jenny a musical about one woman's struggle and choice for life
- How Freedom was one a musical about the triumphs and failures of the Minnesota pro-life movement.

The soundtrack of "A Brief Moment" will be sent to any donors who donate $50 or more to Neighbors for Life. (See the Donations link.)

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