Klezmerque, Albuquerque, NM, Feb 20-22
A Southwestern celebration of Klezmer music and dance into
the 21st century: featuring a weekend of concerts, dance
parties, classes and lectures on the music and dance of the
Eastern European Jewish People. February 20th through
February 22nd, 2004.
This year's featured performer: Margot Leverett, world-
renown virtuoso Klezmer clarinetist and saxophonist.
Presented by Congregation Nahalat Shalom (Inheritance of
Peace congregation) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
Friday, February 20th, 6:30 pm: Freylekhe Shabbes featuring
a 'danced' Kabbalat Shabbat service followed by a potluck
vegetarian dinner (7:00) then a concert (7:30) with our
featured guest artist Margot Leverett and dancing to live
Klezmer music with ABQ's own: ‘The Rebbe's Orkestra’ and
Margot Leverett. Yiddish dances lead by Rikud dance troupe
and Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb. ($10.00 - suggested donation).
All events held at: Nahalat Shalom, 3606 Rio Grande Blvd.
NW (between Candelaria & Griegos), ABQ, NM
Mailing Address: PO Box 40723, Albuquerque, NM 87196-0723
Phone: (505) 343-8227, WEB: www.nahalatshalom.org
Event coordinator: Beth Cohen, E-mail:
cohenedmunds@netzero.net, Phone: (505) 243-6276
Event price: $60 for 2 parties, lunch/presentation and 4
classes payed before Friday evening Feb 20th.
Individual classes and events can be payed for at time of
class/event.
Discounts for students, seniors, and fixed/low income
please inquire.
Lodging: Hotels and B&B's within 1/2 to 2miles - call/e-
mail coordinator for info.
Close to Historic Old Town, museums and Rio Grande Nature
Center and trails.
Ski areas: Sandia Peak (40 mins. from ABQ), Santa Fe (1.5
hours), Taos, Angelfire & Red River (2.5-3.5 hours)