“The Healing Power of Music,” a special program engagement with Geneviève Salamone, will be presented on Thursday and Friday, March 23 and 24, at Ames City Auditorium, 620 Sixth St. This program was made possible with a $4,000 grant received by Ames Parks and Recreation from Arts Midwest as part of their GIG Fund Grant Program and with additional support from The Ames Branch of the NAACP.

Geneviève Gros-Louis Salamone is an internationally recognized professional violinist, producer, film composer, and designer from the Huron-Wendat Nation. After overcoming PTSD from childhood sexual abuse, she uses her platform to raise awareness on issues surrounding mental health, sexual violence, and critical Indigenous issues.

The two-day engagement will feature an interactive lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at City Auditorium. This lecture is free and open to the public. An interactive discussion with local teens will also be held earlier that day. These events will be focused on how Salamone uses her music, fashion design, and production skills to heal from trauma and to bring awareness to important issues that impact indigenous communities.

The two-day engagement will conclude with a concert featuring Salamone’s music, art, video, and fashion at 7 p.m. Friday, March 24, at City Auditorium. The concert will also include special performances from other musical artists, dancers, and aerialists.

Tickets for the concert are $10 and can be purchased starting Feb. 20 online at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/70649 or in person at the Community Center front desk. For more information, contact Auditorium, Bandshell and Community Center Manager Craig Kaufman at 515.239.5365 or craig.kaufman@cityofames.org.