Chicago cellist Ian Maksin will perform in Chicago April 2 as part of his Cello For Peace tour to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine

Photo by Eric Schelkopf

By ERIC SCHELKOPF

Russian-born Chicago-based cellist and composer Ian Maksin and the Zaria band performed April 1 at 116 Gallery in St. Charles as part of his Cello For Peace tour to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. A portion of the proceeds from ticket, merchandise and art sales benefit For Wellbeing, a charitable medical relief organization in Ukraine and also Doctors Without Borders Turkey earthquake relief fund.

They will perform April 2 at Artifact Events in Chicago. More information is available at https://ianmaksin.com.