“Awakenings” is an annual concert to benefit Methodist Hospital’s Struthers Parkinson’s Center in Golden Valley. All proceeds support programs and services at Struthers Parkinson’s Center to help families living with Parkinson’s disease.

At Awakenings 2008, on April 6, some of the Twin Cities’ finest musicians came together for an exclusive concert of American music and jazz, with works by Bernstein, Copland, Schoenfield and Lazarus.

For information on Awakenings 2009, check this site in early 2009.

This amazing gathering of musicians was the idea of Kristin Kemper, a violinist with the Minnesota Orchestra. Kristin was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2003. She continues to play with the orchestra and has become a wonderful supporter of Struthers.