KlezCalendar

NEW YORK PREMIERE
November 8th - December 13th
Tickets now on sale! Click here to purchase tickets for
THEO BIKEL in SHOLOM ALEICHEM: LAUGHTER THROUGH TEARS

Tue, Dec @ 2pm & 8pm

Written By Theodore Bikel
Music Direction by Tamara Brooks
Tamara Brooks, Piano
Merima Kljuc(o, Accordion

Directed by Derek Goldman

Presented by Special Arrangement with
National Jewish Theater
Arnold Mittelman, Producing Artistic Director
Originally developed in 2008 by Theater J, Washington, DC
Ari Roth, Artistic Director and Patricia Jenson, Managing Director

IN ENGLISH WITH SOME YIDDISH
THIS SHOW WILL BE PERFORMED MOSTLY IN ENGLISH WITH
YIDDISH AND RUSSIAN SUPERTITLES

A PLAY WITH MUSIC CELEBRATING THE GREAT YIDDISH WRITER

Regular Ticket Prices: Orchestra $55, Balcony $45, Students $25*
*Student tickets can only be purchased at the box office, student ID required
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW

Critically Acclaimed NEW YORK Premiere
This great theatrical legend returns to New York to unveil this movingly delivered, beautifully sung show about the pioneering 19th - century author Sholom Aleichem. This is a tour de force one-man homage to a writer who was hailed as the Jewish Mark Twain. Told with warmth, humor and a rich catalogue of Yiddish music this major event will be enjoyed by all generations.

Sholom Aleichem’s stories introduced the world to Tevye the Milkman and inspired the landmark Broadway musical, “Fiddler on the Roof.” Theo Bikel played Tevye more than 2,000 performances onstage… Now as playwright and star, Bikel brings back to life one of literature’s most beloved authors and a bevy of the unforgettable characters he created.

He tells their stories… he sings their songs… he magically melds times long gone with matters that tug at our heartstrings even today. Singing in English and Yiddish, Bikel captivates his audience with an enchanting trove of music from Eastern Europe played live onstage by world-renowned musical director Tamara Brooks and acclaimed accordionist Merima Kljuco.

Sholom Aleichem’s last will and testament implored that we remember him only with laughter… and laugh you will as Theo Bikel’s heartfelt creation touchingly fulfills that wish.

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Sing your Roots Series
Organized by Hilda Bronstein
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Edgware and District Reform Synagogue
118 Stonegrove

Edgware

HA6 8AB
http://www.edrs.org.uk/

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NEW YORK PREMIERE
November 8th - December 13th
Tickets now on sale! Click here to purchase tickets for
THEO BIKEL in SHOLOM ALEICHEM: LAUGHTER THROUGH TEARS

Wed., Dec 2 @ 2pm

Written By Theodore Bikel
Music Direction by Tamara Brooks
Tamara Brooks, Piano
Merima Kljuc(o, Accordion

Directed by Derek Goldman

Presented by Special Arrangement with
National Jewish Theater
Arnold Mittelman, Producing Artistic Director
Originally developed in 2008 by Theater J, Washington, DC
Ari Roth, Artistic Director and Patricia Jenson, Managing Director

IN ENGLISH WITH SOME YIDDISH
THIS SHOW WILL BE PERFORMED MOSTLY IN ENGLISH WITH
YIDDISH AND RUSSIAN SUPERTITLES

A PLAY WITH MUSIC CELEBRATING THE GREAT YIDDISH WRITER

Regular Ticket Prices: Orchestra $55, Balcony $45, Students $25*
*Student tickets can only be purchased at the box office, student ID required
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW

Critically Acclaimed NEW YORK Premiere
This great theatrical legend returns to New York to unveil this movingly delivered, beautifully sung show about the pioneering 19th - century author Sholom Aleichem. This is a tour de force one-man homage to a writer who was hailed as the Jewish Mark Twain. Told with warmth, humor and a rich catalogue of Yiddish music this major event will be enjoyed by all generations.

Sholom Aleichem’s stories introduced the world to Tevye the Milkman and inspired the landmark Broadway musical, “Fiddler on the Roof.” Theo Bikel played Tevye more than 2,000 performances onstage… Now as playwright and star, Bikel brings back to life one of literature’s most beloved authors and a bevy of the unforgettable characters he created.

He tells their stories… he sings their songs… he magically melds times long gone with matters that tug at our heartstrings even today. Singing in English and Yiddish, Bikel captivates his audience with an enchanting trove of music from Eastern Europe played live onstage by world-renowned musical director Tamara Brooks and acclaimed accordionist Merima Kljuco.

Sholom Aleichem’s last will and testament implored that we remember him only with laughter… and laugh you will as Theo Bikel’s heartfelt creation touchingly fulfills that wish.

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NEW YORK PREMIERE
November 8th - December 13th
Tickets now on sale! Click here to purchase tickets for
THEO BIKEL in SHOLOM ALEICHEM: LAUGHTER THROUGH TEARS

Thu, Dec 3 @ 2pm & 8pm

Written By Theodore Bikel
Music Direction by Tamara Brooks
Tamara Brooks, Piano
Merima Kljuc(o, Accordion

Directed by Derek Goldman

Presented by Special Arrangement with
National Jewish Theater
Arnold Mittelman, Producing Artistic Director
Originally developed in 2008 by Theater J, Washington, DC
Ari Roth, Artistic Director and Patricia Jenson, Managing Director

IN ENGLISH WITH SOME YIDDISH
THIS SHOW WILL BE PERFORMED MOSTLY IN ENGLISH WITH
YIDDISH AND RUSSIAN SUPERTITLES

A PLAY WITH MUSIC CELEBRATING THE GREAT YIDDISH WRITER

Regular Ticket Prices: Orchestra $55, Balcony $45, Students $25*
*Student tickets can only be purchased at the box office, student ID required
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW

Critically Acclaimed NEW YORK Premiere
This great theatrical legend returns to New York to unveil this movingly delivered, beautifully sung show about the pioneering 19th - century author Sholom Aleichem. This is a tour de force one-man homage to a writer who was hailed as the Jewish Mark Twain. Told with warmth, humor and a rich catalogue of Yiddish music this major event will be enjoyed by all generations.

Sholom Aleichem’s stories introduced the world to Tevye the Milkman and inspired the landmark Broadway musical, “Fiddler on the Roof.” Theo Bikel played Tevye more than 2,000 performances onstage… Now as playwright and star, Bikel brings back to life one of literature’s most beloved authors and a bevy of the unforgettable characters he created.

He tells their stories… he sings their songs… he magically melds times long gone with matters that tug at our heartstrings even today. Singing in English and Yiddish, Bikel captivates his audience with an enchanting trove of music from Eastern Europe played live onstage by world-renowned musical director Tamara Brooks and acclaimed accordionist Merima Kljuco.

Sholom Aleichem’s last will and testament implored that we remember him only with laughter… and laugh you will as Theo Bikel’s heartfelt creation touchingly fulfills that wish.

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A century after the death of the Father of Yiddish Theater, Avrom Goldfaden, a group of Harvard University students is preparing a revival of his most famous Yiddish operetta – Shulamis. This landmark bilingual production of Shulamis will premiere in Harvard’s historic Agassiz Theater December 2 - 6, 2009, nearly seventy years after Shulamis opened as the very last production of interwar Yiddish theatre in Warsaw.

While wandering thirsty through the desert, beautiful young Shulamis is rescued by handsome Avsholem, who swears to marry her upon his return from Jerusalem. When Avsholem fails to come for her, Shulamis pretends to go mad in order to keep her vow to him, yearning both for his return and for revenge. Her choice is at the center of this timeless Yiddish operetta of love and deception, of the price of revenge and the power of forgiveness.

Featuring a new English translation by renowned Yiddish translator Nahma Sandrow, a haunting musical score compiled by Folksbiene artistic director Zalmen Mlotek, a live orchestra, masks, and innovative choreography, Shulamis will charm and inspire both Yiddish theater aficionados and those who are new to the Yiddish theater.

Performance dates:

December 2, 3, 5, and 6 at 8 PM

Matinee December 6 at 2 PM

All performances will take place in Harvard's historic Agassiz Theater in picturesque Radcliffe Yard in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Agassiz Theater is located just a few blocks from the Harvard Square T Station at 5 James Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.

Tickets: $15 general, $10 students/seniors. Discounts are available for groups of ten or more.

Tickets on sale now at the Harvard Box Office: 617-496-2222 or online at www.shulamis.org.

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The Center for Traditional Music and Dance and the Workmen's Circle present...

Tantshoyz (Yiddish Dance House)-Dance Party/Workshop at the Workmen's Circle with master dance leader Zev Feldman!

Thursday, December 3, 2009
A discussion of archival video of dance will be held at 6:30PM
Dancing: 7:00PM-10:00PM
Workmen's Circle is at 45 E. 33rd St. between Madison and Park Ave. in Manhattan.

Tantshoyz Yiddish Dance events are held at the Workmen's Circle on the first Thursday of each month. Come learn the traditional Jewish dances of Eastern Europe. Beginners are welcome!

Parking is available on the street or in the lot next door. Admission $10, $8 for CTMD and Workmen's Circle members.

A presentation of CTMD's An-sky Institute for Jewish Culture.

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NEW YORK PREMIERE
November 8th - December 13th
Tickets now on sale! Click here to purchase tickets for
THEO BIKEL in SHOLOM ALEICHEM: LAUGHTER THROUGH TEARS

Fri, Dec 4 @ noon

Written By Theodore Bikel
Music Direction by Tamara Brooks
Tamara Brooks, Piano
Merima Kljuc(o, Accordion

Directed by Derek Goldman

Presented by Special Arrangement with
National Jewish Theater
Arnold Mittelman, Producing Artistic Director
Originally developed in 2008 by Theater J, Washington, DC
Ari Roth, Artistic Director and Patricia Jenson, Managing Director

IN ENGLISH WITH SOME YIDDISH
THIS SHOW WILL BE PERFORMED MOSTLY IN ENGLISH WITH
YIDDISH AND RUSSIAN SUPERTITLES

A PLAY WITH MUSIC CELEBRATING THE GREAT YIDDISH WRITER

Regular Ticket Prices: Orchestra $55, Balcony $45, Students $25*
*Student tickets can only be purchased at the box office, student ID required
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW

Critically Acclaimed NEW YORK Premiere
This great theatrical legend returns to New York to unveil this movingly delivered, beautifully sung show about the pioneering 19th - century author Sholom Aleichem. This is a tour de force one-man homage to a writer who was hailed as the Jewish Mark Twain. Told with warmth, humor and a rich catalogue of Yiddish music this major event will be enjoyed by all generations.

Sholom Aleichem’s stories introduced the world to Tevye the Milkman and inspired the landmark Broadway musical, “Fiddler on the Roof.” Theo Bikel played Tevye more than 2,000 performances onstage… Now as playwright and star, Bikel brings back to life one of literature’s most beloved authors and a bevy of the unforgettable characters he created.

He tells their stories… he sings their songs… he magically melds times long gone with matters that tug at our heartstrings even today. Singing in English and Yiddish, Bikel captivates his audience with an enchanting trove of music from Eastern Europe played live onstage by world-renowned musical director Tamara Brooks and acclaimed accordionist Merima Kljuco.

Sholom Aleichem’s last will and testament implored that we remember him only with laughter… and laugh you will as Theo Bikel’s heartfelt creation touchingly fulfills that wish.

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Klezmer & Beyond
Saturday, December 5 at 8pm

featuring Hankus Netsky, Linda Chase, Yaeko Miranda Elmaleh,
Andy Blickenderfer and vocalist Jessica Kate Meyer

Springstep, 98 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA

Medford - On Saturday, December 5, the Springstep Performance Series is proud to present Klezmer & Beyond, an evening of joyous, contagious klezmer music featuring multi-instrumentalist Hankus Netsky & friends. Netsky, founder and director of the Klezmer Conservatory Band, has been one of the primary figures in the klezmer revival, and is not only a master of tradtional klezmer styles but takes Jewish music into new territories by fusing it with contemporary jazz influences and much more. This pre-holiday celebration follows a musical journey from traditional Yiddish melodies to jazz-infused versions of the classics , with a taste of dancing for all! Noshing is encouraged - latkes and other festive fare will be available.

TICKETS:
Springstep Members: $19 Adults, $16 Students/Seniors
Non-members: $22 Adults, $19 Students/Seniors
All tickets at the door: $25
To purchase tickets call 781.395.0402 or visit www.springstep.org

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12/5/2009, 8pm: Celebrate Almost-Khanike with Yale Strom,
Elizabeth Schwartz un a bisl Hot Pstromi!

At the Workman's Circle/Arbeiter Ring Los Angeles,1525
South Robertson (south of Pico).

TICKETS TO PERFORMANCES BY STROM & SCHWARTZ (2009's
Awardees for our Yiddishkayt Award)ALWAYS SELL OUT FAST.
To reserve tickets and for other information, call 310 552-
2007.

www.circlesocal.org

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NEW YORK PREMIERE
November 8th - December 13th
Tickets now on sale! Click here to purchase tickets for
THEO BIKEL in SHOLOM ALEICHEM: LAUGHTER THROUGH TEARS

Sat, Dec 5 @ 8pm

Written By Theodore Bikel
Music Direction by Tamara Brooks
Tamara Brooks, Piano
Merima Kljuc(o, Accordion

Directed by Derek Goldman

Presented by Special Arrangement with
National Jewish Theater
Arnold Mittelman, Producing Artistic Director
Originally developed in 2008 by Theater J, Washington, DC
Ari Roth, Artistic Director and Patricia Jenson, Managing Director

IN ENGLISH WITH SOME YIDDISH
THIS SHOW WILL BE PERFORMED MOSTLY IN ENGLISH WITH
YIDDISH AND RUSSIAN SUPERTITLES

A PLAY WITH MUSIC CELEBRATING THE GREAT YIDDISH WRITER

Regular Ticket Prices: Orchestra $55, Balcony $45, Students $25*
*Student tickets can only be purchased at the box office, student ID required
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW

Critically Acclaimed NEW YORK Premiere
This great theatrical legend returns to New York to unveil this movingly delivered, beautifully sung show about the pioneering 19th - century author Sholom Aleichem. This is a tour de force one-man homage to a writer who was hailed as the Jewish Mark Twain. Told with warmth, humor and a rich catalogue of Yiddish music this major event will be enjoyed by all generations.

Sholom Aleichem’s stories introduced the world to Tevye the Milkman and inspired the landmark Broadway musical, “Fiddler on the Roof.” Theo Bikel played Tevye more than 2,000 performances onstage… Now as playwright and star, Bikel brings back to life one of literature’s most beloved authors and a bevy of the unforgettable characters he created.

He tells their stories… he sings their songs… he magically melds times long gone with matters that tug at our heartstrings even today. Singing in English and Yiddish, Bikel captivates his audience with an enchanting trove of music from Eastern Europe played live onstage by world-renowned musical director Tamara Brooks and acclaimed accordionist Merima Kljuco.

Sholom Aleichem’s last will and testament implored that we remember him only with laughter… and laugh you will as Theo Bikel’s heartfelt creation touchingly fulfills that wish.

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Sunday, December 6
Instant Klezmer Workshop
with Hankus Netsky, 1pm-2:30pm
$15 Advance, $20 Door
Learn to play Klezmer music in a flash! Come one, come all, with any instrument, any level, all ages!

To register or for more information, visit http://www.springstep.org or call 781.395.0402

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A century after the death of the Father of Yiddish Theater, Avrom Goldfaden, a group of Harvard University students is preparing a revival of his most famous Yiddish operetta – Shulamis. This landmark bilingual production of Shulamis will premiere in Harvard’s historic Agassiz Theater December 2 - 6, 2009, nearly seventy years after Shulamis opened as the very last production of interwar Yiddish theatre in Warsaw.

While wandering thirsty through the desert, beautiful young Shulamis is rescued by handsome Avsholem, who swears to marry her upon his return from Jerusalem. When Avsholem fails to come for her, Shulamis pretends to go mad in order to keep her vow to him, yearning both for his return and for revenge. Her choice is at the center of this timeless Yiddish operetta of love and deception, of the price of revenge and the power of forgiveness.

Featuring a new English translation by renowned Yiddish translator Nahma Sandrow, a haunting musical score compiled by Folksbiene artistic director Zalmen Mlotek, a live orchestra, masks, and innovative choreography, Shulamis will charm and inspire both Yiddish theater aficionados and those who are new to the Yiddish theater.

Performance dates:

December 2, 3, 5, and 6 at 8 PM

Matinee December 6 at 2 PM

All performances will take place in Harvard's historic Agassiz Theater in picturesque Radcliffe Yard in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Agassiz Theater is located just a few blocks from the Harvard Square T Station at 5 James Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.

Tickets: $15 general, $10 students/seniors. Discounts are available for groups of ten or more.

Tickets on sale now at the Harvard Box Office: 617-496-2222 or online at www.shulamis.org.

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The Dec, 6 at Showcase Live, Foxboro Ma has been cancelled due to lack of sufficient advance ticket sales. If we want klezmer in the Boston Area, we have to support it!

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NEW YORK PREMIERE
November 8th - December 13th
Tickets now on sale! Click here to purchase tickets for
THEO BIKEL in SHOLOM ALEICHEM: LAUGHTER THROUGH TEARS

Tue, Dec 8 @ 2pm

Written By Theodore Bikel
Music Direction by Tamara Brooks
Tamara Brooks, Piano
Merima Kljuc(o, Accordion

Directed by Derek Goldman

Presented by Special Arrangement with
National Jewish Theater
Arnold Mittelman, Producing Artistic Director
Originally developed in 2008 by Theater J, Washington, DC
Ari Roth, Artistic Director and Patricia Jenson, Managing Director

IN ENGLISH WITH SOME YIDDISH
THIS SHOW WILL BE PERFORMED MOSTLY IN ENGLISH WITH
YIDDISH AND RUSSIAN SUPERTITLES

A PLAY WITH MUSIC CELEBRATING THE GREAT YIDDISH WRITER

Regular Ticket Prices: Orchestra $55, Balcony $45, Students $25*
*Student tickets can only be purchased at the box office, student ID required
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW

Critically Acclaimed NEW YORK Premiere
This great theatrical legend returns to New York to unveil this movingly delivered, beautifully sung show about the pioneering 19th - century author Sholom Aleichem. This is a tour de force one-man homage to a writer who was hailed as the Jewish Mark Twain. Told with warmth, humor and a rich catalogue of Yiddish music this major event will be enjoyed by all generations.

Sholom Aleichem’s stories introduced the world to Tevye the Milkman and inspired the landmark Broadway musical, “Fiddler on the Roof.” Theo Bikel played Tevye more than 2,000 performances onstage… Now as playwright and star, Bikel brings back to life one of literature’s most beloved authors and a bevy of the unforgettable characters he created.

He tells their stories… he sings their songs… he magically melds times long gone with matters that tug at our heartstrings even today. Singing in English and Yiddish, Bikel captivates his audience with an enchanting trove of music from Eastern Europe played live onstage by world-renowned musical director Tamara Brooks and acclaimed accordionist Merima Kljuco.

Sholom Aleichem’s last will and testament implored that we remember him only with laughter… and laugh you will as Theo Bikel’s heartfelt creation touchingly fulfills that wish.

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NEW YORK PREMIERE
November 8th - December 13th
Tickets now on sale! Click here to purchase tickets for
THEO BIKEL in SHOLOM ALEICHEM: LAUGHTER THROUGH TEARS

Wed, Dec 9 @ 2pm

Written By Theodore Bikel
Music Direction by Tamara Brooks
Tamara Brooks, Piano
Merima Kljuc(o, Accordion

Directed by Derek Goldman

Presented by Special Arrangement with
National Jewish Theater
Arnold Mittelman, Producing Artistic Director
Originally developed in 2008 by Theater J, Washington, DC
Ari Roth, Artistic Director and Patricia Jenson, Managing Director

IN ENGLISH WITH SOME YIDDISH
THIS SHOW WILL BE PERFORMED MOSTLY IN ENGLISH WITH
YIDDISH AND RUSSIAN SUPERTITLES

A PLAY WITH MUSIC CELEBRATING THE GREAT YIDDISH WRITER

Regular Ticket Prices: Orchestra $55, Balcony $45, Students $25*
*Student tickets can only be purchased at the box office, student ID required
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW

Critically Acclaimed NEW YORK Premiere
This great theatrical legend returns to New York to unveil this movingly delivered, beautifully sung show about the pioneering 19th - century author Sholom Aleichem. This is a tour de force one-man homage to a writer who was hailed as the Jewish Mark Twain. Told with warmth, humor and a rich catalogue of Yiddish music this major event will be enjoyed by all generations.

Sholom Aleichem’s stories introduced the world to Tevye the Milkman and inspired the landmark Broadway musical, “Fiddler on the Roof.” Theo Bikel played Tevye more than 2,000 performances onstage… Now as playwright and star, Bikel brings back to life one of literature’s most beloved authors and a bevy of the unforgettable characters he created.

He tells their stories… he sings their songs… he magically melds times long gone with matters that tug at our heartstrings even today. Singing in English and Yiddish, Bikel captivates his audience with an enchanting trove of music from Eastern Europe played live onstage by world-renowned musical director Tamara Brooks and acclaimed accordionist Merima Kljuco.

Sholom Aleichem’s last will and testament implored that we remember him only with laughter… and laugh you will as Theo Bikel’s heartfelt creation touchingly fulfills that wish.

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NEW YORK PREMIERE
November 8th - December 13th
Tickets now on sale! Click here to purchase tickets for
THEO BIKEL in SHOLOM ALEICHEM: LAUGHTER THROUGH TEARS

Thu, Dec 10 @ 2pm and 8pm

Written By Theodore Bikel
Music Direction by Tamara Brooks
Tamara Brooks, Piano
Merima Kljuc(o, Accordion

Directed by Derek Goldman

Presented by Special Arrangement with
National Jewish Theater
Arnold Mittelman, Producing Artistic Director
Originally developed in 2008 by Theater J, Washington, DC
Ari Roth, Artistic Director and Patricia Jenson, Managing Director

IN ENGLISH WITH SOME YIDDISH
THIS SHOW WILL BE PERFORMED MOSTLY IN ENGLISH WITH
YIDDISH AND RUSSIAN SUPERTITLES

A PLAY WITH MUSIC CELEBRATING THE GREAT YIDDISH WRITER

Regular Ticket Prices: Orchestra $55, Balcony $45, Students $25*
*Student tickets can only be purchased at the box office, student ID required
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW

Critically Acclaimed NEW YORK Premiere
This great theatrical legend returns to New York to unveil this movingly delivered, beautifully sung show about the pioneering 19th - century author Sholom Aleichem. This is a tour de force one-man homage to a writer who was hailed as the Jewish Mark Twain. Told with warmth, humor and a rich catalogue of Yiddish music this major event will be enjoyed by all generations.

Sholom Aleichem’s stories introduced the world to Tevye the Milkman and inspired the landmark Broadway musical, “Fiddler on the Roof.” Theo Bikel played Tevye more than 2,000 performances onstage… Now as playwright and star, Bikel brings back to life one of literature’s most beloved authors and a bevy of the unforgettable characters he created.

He tells their stories… he sings their songs… he magically melds times long gone with matters that tug at our heartstrings even today. Singing in English and Yiddish, Bikel captivates his audience with an enchanting trove of music from Eastern Europe played live onstage by world-renowned musical director Tamara Brooks and acclaimed accordionist Merima Kljuco.

Sholom Aleichem’s last will and testament implored that we remember him only with laughter… and laugh you will as Theo Bikel’s heartfelt creation touchingly fulfills that wish.

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Galeet Dardashti

Women's Night at the Sephardic Music Festival: Galeet Dardashti's The Naming followed by performances by Smadar and Sarah Aroeste

This is the story of why the brilliant Queen of Sheba shaved her legs, how the stunning Vashti laid down the line for her drunken husband, and how a mysterious witch spoke King Saul's doom and then served him a nice dinner. Dardashti's forthcoming solo release and multimedia performance, The Naming, draws on the Persian music deep in her bones to transform the ghostly outlines of Biblical women into full-blown flesh-and-blood personalities, combing emotional Middle Eastern-inflected musical delivery with powerful storytelling.

December 12, 2009
92Y Tribeca
200 Hudson Street, Tribeca NY
Doors open at 8:00 p.m., show begins at 9:00 p.m.
$15 advance/ $20 at the door
For more information, click here

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Margot Leverett and her Klezmer Mountain Boys
Klezmer clarinetist Margot Leverett joins forces with today's stars of klezmer and bluegrass to explore the shared musical spirit of two genres worlds apart. The resulting medleys and improvisations are at once raw, funny, soulful and footstomping.

Dec 12, 2009, 8pm
First Congregational Church of Branford
1009 Main Street, Branford, CT

To get there, take I-95 Cedar St. exit #54, go south on Cedar St. to the en
d (crossing Route 1), turn left on Main St., the Congregational Church is
the brick church on the green (on the right).

Wheelchair Accessible

For more information call: 203-488-7715

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NEW YORK PREMIERE
November 8th - December 13th
Tickets now on sale! Click here to purchase tickets for
THEO BIKEL in SHOLOM ALEICHEM: LAUGHTER THROUGH TEARS

Sat, Dec 12 @ 8pm

Written By Theodore Bikel
Music Direction by Tamara Brooks
Tamara Brooks, Piano
Merima Kljuc(o, Accordion

Directed by Derek Goldman

Presented by Special Arrangement with
National Jewish Theater
Arnold Mittelman, Producing Artistic Director
Originally developed in 2008 by Theater J, Washington, DC
Ari Roth, Artistic Director and Patricia Jenson, Managing Director

IN ENGLISH WITH SOME YIDDISH
THIS SHOW WILL BE PERFORMED MOSTLY IN ENGLISH WITH
YIDDISH AND RUSSIAN SUPERTITLES

A PLAY WITH MUSIC CELEBRATING THE GREAT YIDDISH WRITER

Regular Ticket Prices: Orchestra $55, Balcony $45, Students $25*
*Student tickets can only be purchased at the box office, student ID required
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW

Critically Acclaimed NEW YORK Premiere
This great theatrical legend returns to New York to unveil this movingly delivered, beautifully sung show about the pioneering 19th - century author Sholom Aleichem. This is a tour de force one-man homage to a writer who was hailed as the Jewish Mark Twain. Told with warmth, humor and a rich catalogue of Yiddish music this major event will be enjoyed by all generations.

Sholom Aleichem’s stories introduced the world to Tevye the Milkman and inspired the landmark Broadway musical, “Fiddler on the Roof.” Theo Bikel played Tevye more than 2,000 performances onstage… Now as playwright and star, Bikel brings back to life one of literature’s most beloved authors and a bevy of the unforgettable characters he created.

He tells their stories… he sings their songs… he magically melds times long gone with matters that tug at our heartstrings even today. Singing in English and Yiddish, Bikel captivates his audience with an enchanting trove of music from Eastern Europe played live onstage by world-renowned musical director Tamara Brooks and acclaimed accordionist Merima Kljuco.

Sholom Aleichem’s last will and testament implored that we remember him only with laughter… and laugh you will as Theo Bikel’s heartfelt creation touchingly fulfills that wish.

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Pharaoh's Daughter

Sunday, December 12, 2009
Pharaoh's Daughter
Briarcliff Manor, NY Congregation Sons of Israel

8pm

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NEW YORK PREMIERE
November 8th - December 13th
Tickets now on sale! Click here to purchase tickets for
THEO BIKEL in SHOLOM ALEICHEM: LAUGHTER THROUGH TEARS

Sun, Dec 13 @ 2pm & 6pm

Written By Theodore Bikel
Music Direction by Tamara Brooks
Tamara Brooks, Piano
Merima Kljuc(o, Accordion

Directed by Derek Goldman

Presented by Special Arrangement with
National Jewish Theater
Arnold Mittelman, Producing Artistic Director
Originally developed in 2008 by Theater J, Washington, DC
Ari Roth, Artistic Director and Patricia Jenson, Managing Director

IN ENGLISH WITH SOME YIDDISH
THIS SHOW WILL BE PERFORMED MOSTLY IN ENGLISH WITH
YIDDISH AND RUSSIAN SUPERTITLES

A PLAY WITH MUSIC CELEBRATING THE GREAT YIDDISH WRITER

Regular Ticket Prices: Orchestra $55, Balcony $45, Students $25*
*Student tickets can only be purchased at the box office, student ID required
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Critically Acclaimed NEW YORK Premiere
This great theatrical legend returns to New York to unveil this movingly delivered, beautifully sung show about the pioneering 19th - century author Sholom Aleichem. This is a tour de force one-man homage to a writer who was hailed as the Jewish Mark Twain. Told with warmth, humor and a rich catalogue of Yiddish music this major event will be enjoyed by all generations.

Sholom Aleichem’s stories introduced the world to Tevye the Milkman and inspired the landmark Broadway musical, “Fiddler on the Roof.” Theo Bikel played Tevye more than 2,000 performances onstage… Now as playwright and star, Bikel brings back to life one of literature’s most beloved authors and a bevy of the unforgettable characters he created.

He tells their stories… he sings their songs… he magically melds times long gone with matters that tug at our heartstrings even today. Singing in English and Yiddish, Bikel captivates his audience with an enchanting trove of music from Eastern Europe played live onstage by world-renowned musical director Tamara Brooks and acclaimed accordionist Merima Kljuco.

Sholom Aleichem’s last will and testament implored that we remember him only with laughter… and laugh you will as Theo Bikel’s heartfelt creation touchingly fulfills that wish.

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An-sky Institute for Jewish Culture Series

The Center for Traditional Music and Dance and the Center for Jewish History present a new three-part An-sky Institute for Jewish Culture Series, curated by ethnomusicologist Walter Zev Feldman, Ph.D. (New York University, Rubin Academy of Music, Jerusalem).

Ilyas Malayev: Remembering the Poet Laureate of the Bukharian Jews. Ilyas Malayev (1936-2008) was an immensely popular musician across Uzbekistan, deeply loved by the Bukharian Jewish community. He was a master of the central Asian classical music cycles known as "Shash maqam," and a major innovator of traditional forms through his musical compositions, poetry and theatrical works. CTMD worked with Dartmouth ethnomusicologist Theodore Levin to produce Malayev's important 1997 recording, At the Bazaar of Love (Shanachie Records). This special retrospective will take place at the Center for Jewish History's Forchheimer Auditorium/Kumble Stage, 15 W. 16th Street in Manhattan. A reception will follow the event. Tickets $15, $10 for CJH and CTMD members. Reservations through Smart Tix or call 212-868-4444. (7:00PM)

The series is named in honor of the pioneering Jewish folklorist and writer, Semyon An-sky, who led a remarkable expedition to collect Jewish folklore in Ukraine and Belorussia in 1911–1914.

Major support for CTMD's An-sky Institute for Jewish Culture was provided by the Keller-Shatanoff Foundation. Support was also provided by the Atran Foundation, and public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Folk Arts Program, a State agency, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. We thank Fumie Suzuki and Joan Roth for providing photographs for the series.

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Temple Hillel, Temple Beth El and Congregation Sons of Israel present

A CHANUKAH CONCERT

featuring

THE JEWISH PEOPLE'S PHILHARMONIC CHORUS

and

BINYUMEN SCHAECHTER, CONDUCTOR

Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 7:30 PM

Temple Beth El, 46 Locust Ave (near Broadway), Cedarhurst, NY 11516
516-569-2700

Admission Free

A Concert of Yiddish and Chanukah Music
Including Handel in Yiddish! is it possible? Come hear for yourselves!
ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS PROVIDED

Visit http://thejppc.org for more info about the Jewish People's Philharmonic Chorus

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For those who will be in NYC next Wednesday night...
Celebrate the Miracle of Successfully Resisting Cultural Hegemony!
Mirth, Wonder, Shmaltz
"But, how?" you ask.
Easy Peasy !! By going to Banjo Jim's on Wednesday Dec 16th to hear your three favorite bands playing perverse derivatives of Jewish music. And screwing the 5th bulb into Avi Fox-Rosen's Electric Hanuka Lamp.
9pm- The Benjy Fox-Rosen Band
10pm- Special Hanuka Lamp Lighting Ceremony led by Avi FR
10:15pm- Yiddish Princess
11:15pm- Breslov Bar Band
9th Street and Avenue C, New York, NY
Rock the Casbah.
Happy Chanukah to all!
http://www.jewishmusician.com

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RICK RECHT TO PERFORM CHANUKAH COMMUNITY CONCERT AT CONGREGATION KEHILLATH ISRAEL ON DECEMBER 17, 2009 IN BROOKLINE, MA.
BROOKLINE, MA (11/17/09) - Rick Recht, the top-touring musician in Jewish music, will perform a Chanukah concert on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 7PM Congregation Kehillath Israel, 384 Harvard Street, Brookline.

Rick Recht's high-energy, interactive concert appeals to all ages. He will be performing songs from his newly released album Simply Shabbat, as well as selections from his other hit albums. Tickets for this event are $12 each, with a maximum of $45 per family and can be purchased online at www.congki.org, or by calling 617.277.9155 x215. Tickets are also available in the synagogue office, or at Kolbo Judaica Shop, 437 Harvard Street, Brookline.

"One of the things I love about Jewish music is that it brings communities together," said Rick Recht. "I look at these gatherings as an incredible opportunity to get inside each and every person and help them to get loose, open up and connect with each other in a really positive, Jewish way."

Performing more than 125 concerts each year from coast to coast, Recht produces a unique blend of pop, radio-friendly music in Hebrew and English based on Jewish text and themes of social responsibility. A charismatic performer, Recht is known for powerful, interactive performances that have earned him a strong, loyal national fan base of all ages.

"This is exactly the type of Jewish programming that Kehillath Israel is known for," explains Jennifer Rudin, KI's Director of Congregational Learning. "There is so much light in Rick's music. It is a perfect way for the entire community to celebrate Chanukah."

Kehillath Israel looks forward to hosting the Greater Boston Jewish Community at this Thursday night of Chanukah concert. We will celebrate together in song as we rock all ages!

Tickets for Rick Recht concert can be purchased online at www.congki.org, or by calling 617.277.9155 x215. Tickets are also available in the synagogue office, or at Kolbo Judaica Shop, 437 Harvard St., Brookline.

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The Casco Bay Tummlers
This coming Saturday! Soulful, Groovin, Klezmer tunes and Wailin' Balkan gyration from Eastern Europe and beyond. Dancing encouraged!
8pm only $5

This will be our first appearance at a new music club in Freeport, VENUE. We'll be stretching out on klezmer tunes and rocking out on our growing balkan repertoire. We'd love to get a good turnout. Come celbrate Chanukah, the solstice, the end of the semester, or just having a good time on a Saturday night. Did I mention that it's only $5? Hope to see you there!

Saturday, December 19th- 8pm--only $5
VENUE Music Bar
5 Depot St.
Freeport, ME 04032

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Stutchkoff's Yiddish radio scripts, with a musical
performance by Benjy Fox-Rosen

PROGRAM IN YIDDISH

Sholem Aleichem Cultural Center
3301 Bainbridge Avenue, corner 208th St.
(near Montefiore Hospital), Bronx, NY
Take the #4 train to Mosholu Parkway or the D train to 205th St.

Please come to hear a Yiddish lecture and reading "The Treasures of Nahum Stutchkoff" given by Amanda (Miryem-Khaye) Seigel with excerpts from funny commercials to heart-wrenching dramas - all from the collection of Nahum Stutchkoff's typescripts in the Jewish Division at The New York Public Library.

Nahum Stutchkoff (Nukhem Stutshkov) was not just a Yiddish linguist, but also a prolific playwright, translator, actor and lyricist who worked with Yiddish composers such as Rumshinsky, Ellstein, Secunda, and Perlmutter.

ADMISSION: $ 3.50. Members and students: free.
Refreshments served.
http://shul21.org/

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Eyal Maoz's EDOM, Greg Wall's Later Prophets, Jake Marmer & Friends
Radical Jewish Music & Poetry Fest!

Thursday, December 24, 2009
Time: 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Location: 6th Street Shul, 325 East 6th Street New York, NY

$15 DO/$12 with RSVP to Sixth St Shul

"Maoz's fearsome foursome wallows in Middle Eastern modes and melodies—and then, just as naturally, melds into sweet
melodic wistfulness and exhilarating and blood-curdling
Downtown noise—Terrific." —Jeff Simon, The Buffalo News

"Maoz's playing is just as often elegant, understated and
even gorgeous—Wonderlech!" —Barry Cleveland, Guitar
Player Magazine December 2009.

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Eyal Maoz's EDOM

Edom is a pop-rock-klez-jazz band led by Eyal Maoz. It is where Jazz meets New Wave, and echoes of Joy Division are counterposed with John Zorn's Electric Masada.

Pianos: Tuesday Dec 22 at 11 PM.
All concerts that night in one ticket, including
EDOM 11 PM
THE CROWN VANDALS (MONTREAL) 10PM
SAVANTES 9PM
JAMIE AND HIS BOYFRIENDS 8PM
Ticket TBA. Check www.pianosnyc.com/showroom

Pianos is at 158 Ludlow Street, New York City
212.505.3733

"Maoz's fearsome foursome wallows in Middle Eastern modes and melodies—and then, just as naturally, melds into sweet
melodic wistfulness and exhilarating and blood-curdling
Downtown noise—Terrific." —Jeff Simon, The Buffalo News

"Maoz's playing is just as often elegant, understated and
even gorgeous—Wonderlech!" —Barry Cleveland, Guitar
Player Magazine December 2009.

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Klezwoods, an exciting Boston-based klezmer band, perform an energetic mix of klezmer, balkan, and arabic music with bass heavy grooves and eclectic instrumentation.
12/22, 9 pm @ Atwoods Tavern, 877 Cambridge St., Cambridge MA
www.myspace.com/klezwoods1

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Living Traditions is proud to announce it's 25th annual KlezKamp: A Fertl Yur
Hundert KlezKamp/A Quarter Century of KlezKamp to be held December 23-
29th at the Hudson Valley Resort and Spa in Kerhonkson, New York.
In honor of this historic anniversary, this year's KlezKamp will offer a special
6 night/5 day program which will run over shabbos, which, in addition to the
world class staff of over 50 world class instructors in Yiddish language,
culture, music and art, will feature the incomparable traditional khazn Barry
Black, who, in addition to offering a survey class on the history of khazones,
will also lead the Orthodox shabbos congregation accompanied by the
KlezKamp Geklibene Shtimes ("Chosen Voices") under the direction of Josh
Dolgin.

For a full schedule and program information please visit our website
www.livingtraditions.org

For a full schedule and program information please visit our website
www.livingtraditions.org

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The Klezmatics

Annual Woody Guthrie's Happy Joyous Hanukkah Tour
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
8:00pm - 10:00pm
City Winery
155 Varick Street
www.citywinery.com

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Living Traditions is proud to announce it's 25th annual KlezKamp: A Fertl Yur
Hundert KlezKamp/A Quarter Century of KlezKamp to be held December 23-
29th at the Hudson Valley Resort and Spa in Kerhonkson, New York.
In honor of this historic anniversary, this year's KlezKamp will offer a special
6 night/5 day program which will run over shabbos, which, in addition to the
world class staff of over 50 world class instructors in Yiddish language,
culture, music and art, will feature the incomparable traditional khazn Barry
Black, who, in addition to offering a survey class on the history of khazones,
will also lead the Orthodox shabbos congregation accompanied by the
KlezKamp Geklibene Shtimes ("Chosen Voices") under the direction of Josh
Dolgin.

For a full schedule and program information please visit our website
www.livingtraditions.org

For a full schedule and program information please visit our website
www.livingtraditions.org

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The 17th Annual Kung Pao Kosher Comedy
Jewish Comedy on Christmas in a Chinese Restaurant
Dec 24-27, 2009

New Asia Restaurant
772 Pacific Ave (Grant & Stockton)
San Francisco's Chinatown

Come celebrate Christmas the Jewish Way—in a Chinese restaurant with Jewish comedy. Now celebrating its 17th year, Kung Pao Kosher Comedy continues to provide an answer to the age-old question, "What are Jews supposed to do on Christmas?"

This year features:

• Jonathan Katz (Dr Katz, Professional Therapist)


• Brian Malow ("science comedian")


• Hilary Schwartz (NY comic)


• Lisa Geduldig (your hostess)

Tix: Dinner Show ($62) & Cocktail Show ($42)

Dec 24-27: 6pm Dinner Show/9:30pm Cocktail Show
Dec 27: 5pm Dinner Show/8:30pm Cocktail Show
Tix: 925-275-9005 or www.koshercomedy.com

Info: 415-522-3737 or www.koshercomedy.com

Partial proceeds will benefit: National MS Society Northern CA Chapter AND JFCS/East Bay's Refugee & Immigrant Services.

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The 17th Annual Kung Pao Kosher Comedy
Jewish Comedy on Christmas in a Chinese Restaurant
Dec 24-27, 2009

New Asia Restaurant
772 Pacific Ave (Grant & Stockton)
San Francisco's Chinatown

Come celebrate Christmas the Jewish Way—in a Chinese restaurant with Jewish comedy. Now celebrating its 17th year, Kung Pao Kosher Comedy continues to provide an answer to the age-old question, "What are Jews supposed to do on Christmas?"

This year features:

• Jonathan Katz (Dr Katz, Professional Therapist)


• Brian Malow ("science comedian")


• Hilary Schwartz (NY comic)


• Lisa Geduldig (your hostess)

Tix: Dinner Show ($62) & Cocktail Show ($42)

Dec 24-27: 6pm Dinner Show/9:30pm Cocktail Show
Dec 27: 5pm Dinner Show/8:30pm Cocktail Show
Tix: 925-275-9005 or www.koshercomedy.com

Info: 415-522-3737 or www.koshercomedy.com

Partial proceeds will benefit: National MS Society Northern CA Chapter AND JFCS/East Bay's Refugee & Immigrant Services.

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Zamir Chorale of Boston

Thursday, December 24, 7:30 pm at Temple Emanuel in Newton.

Celebrate the 20th annual Hanukkah Happens concert with Zamir's favorite selections from past seasons, as well as the premiere performances of two works commissioned for the occasion: Kodesh Hem by noted composer Nick Page, with Cantor Elias Rosemberg, soloist; and Hallel Shir V'Or by 16-year-old composer Jeremiah Klarman. For more information, contact Temple Emanuel.

www.zamir.org

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If you'll be in the New York City area on December 24, you might enjoy having something Jewish-musical to do while "other" music is filling the concert halls and air waves. Matthew Lazar will conduct the Zamir Chorale in its annual Winter Concert at Merkin Concert Hall (129 W. 67th Street) at 7:30 p.m. Featuring Cantor Jacob Ben-Zion Mendelson as guest soloist, the program will include a wide range of gems from the Jewish choral repertoire, from (post-) Hanukkah favorites to Paul Ben-Haim's impressive "Roni Akara" to Maurice Goldman's "Strange Happenings" (aka Avremele Melamed) and Moishe Oysher's "Chad Gadya."

Tickets at $36 and $25 are on sale at the box office, 212-501-3330, or online at www.kaufman-center.org

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If you'll be in the New York City area on December 24, you might enjoy having something Jewish-musical to do while "other" music is filling the concert halls and air waves. Matthew Lazar will conduct the Zamir Chorale in its annual Winter Concert at Merkin Concert Hall (129 W. 67th Street) at 7:30 p.m. Featuring Cantor Jacob Ben-Zion Mendelson as guest soloist, the program will include a wide range of gems from the Jewish choral repertoire, from (post-) Hanukkah favorites to Paul Ben-Haim's impressive "Roni Akara" to Maurice Goldman's "Strange Happenings" (aka Avremele Melamed) and Moishe Oysher's "Chad Gadya."

Tickets at $36 and $25 are on sale at the box office, 212-501-3330, or online at www.kaufman-center.org

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Fishel Bresler’s Klezmer Hassidic Ensemble
The quartet will perform their annual lively concert this Thursday, December 24th, 7:30 PM
at Congregation Ohawe Shalom
671 East Ave, corner of Glenwood, in Pawtucket, RI

at the door: adults $10 / children $7
kosher refreshments for sale
For directions Email us.

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Brooklyn Bowl's First Annual
Matzah Bowl! — Inaugural Tribal Music Festival

• Days Like Months


• Pey Dalid


• Six Point Star


• Describe/Diwon


• Dov and Guests


• introducing Mike Kinkade of Kinkade LA

Thursday, December 24th
Doors 6:00pm / Show 8:15pm
18 and Over
$12.00
Buy Tix

Matzah Bowl! - Inaugural Tribal Music Festival

Brooklyn's latest and greatest music and entertainment space, Brooklyn Bowl, will be hosting their first annual holiday party and music festival on Thursday, Dec. 24th. The night will feature an eclectic array of well known "Bands of the Tribe" to inspire and entertain the 600 capacity crowd. Tickets will be 12 dollars online and 15 at the door. In line with the overall holiday season of giving that includes the Jewish holiday of Chanukah, we are offering 8 dollar tickets online through the first night of Chanukah, Friday Dec. 11, 2009. We expect to be sold out by this date. The show will be 18+ and will feature Bowling Specials, drink specials, surprise musical guests, and an array of menus from local Kosher restaurants, to order from. The two acts that will highlight the evening are Israeli rockers Days Like Months and Pey Dalid, [the later the original band of Hasidic Reggae Star Matisyahu ] who will be having their long awaited CD release party.

www.brooklynbowl.com

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Living Traditions is proud to announce it's 25th annual KlezKamp: A Fertl Yur
Hundert KlezKamp/A Quarter Century of KlezKamp to be held December 23-
29th at the Hudson Valley Resort and Spa in Kerhonkson, New York.
In honor of this historic anniversary, this year's KlezKamp will offer a special
6 night/5 day program which will run over shabbos, which, in addition to the
world class staff of over 50 world class instructors in Yiddish language,
culture, music and art, will feature the incomparable traditional khazn Barry
Black, who, in addition to offering a survey class on the history of khazones,
will also lead the Orthodox shabbos congregation accompanied by the
KlezKamp Geklibene Shtimes ("Chosen Voices") under the direction of Josh
Dolgin.

For a full schedule and program information please visit our website
www.livingtraditions.org

For a full schedule and program information please visit our website
www.livingtraditions.org

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Metropolitan Klezmer

Friday, December 25
The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Avenue (@ 92nd St), NYC
12:30 & 2pm band sets
Santa Klez comes uptown: music included with museum admission, kids free!
Septet show including special guests Deborah Karpel (vocals) & Shoko Nagai (accordion)
Family Day event & "alias: Man Ray" exhibition
Full info:
212-423-3200
thejewishmuseum.org

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The 17th Annual Kung Pao Kosher Comedy
Jewish Comedy on Christmas in a Chinese Restaurant
Dec 24-27, 2009

New Asia Restaurant
772 Pacific Ave (Grant & Stockton)
San Francisco's Chinatown

Come celebrate Christmas the Jewish Way—in a Chinese restaurant with Jewish comedy. Now celebrating its 17th year, Kung Pao Kosher Comedy continues to provide an answer to the age-old question, "What are Jews supposed to do on Christmas?"

This year features:

• Jonathan Katz (Dr Katz, Professional Therapist)


• Brian Malow ("science comedian")


• Hilary Schwartz (NY comic)


• Lisa Geduldig (your hostess)

Tix: Dinner Show ($62) & Cocktail Show ($42)

Dec 24-27: 6pm Dinner Show/9:30pm Cocktail Show
Dec 27: 5pm Dinner Show/8:30pm Cocktail Show
Tix: 925-275-9005 or www.koshercomedy.com

Info: 415-522-3737 or www.koshercomedy.com

Partial proceeds will benefit: National MS Society Northern CA Chapter AND JFCS/East Bay's Refugee & Immigrant Services.

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The 17th Annual Kung Pao Kosher Comedy
Jewish Comedy on Christmas in a Chinese Restaurant
Dec 24-27, 2009

New Asia Restaurant
772 Pacific Ave (Grant & Stockton)
San Francisco's Chinatown

Come celebrate Christmas the Jewish Way—in a Chinese restaurant with Jewish comedy. Now celebrating its 17th year, Kung Pao Kosher Comedy continues to provide an answer to the age-old question, "What are Jews supposed to do on Christmas?"

This year features:

• Jonathan Katz (Dr Katz, Professional Therapist)


• Brian Malow ("science comedian")


• Hilary Schwartz (NY comic)


• Lisa Geduldig (your hostess)

Tix: Dinner Show ($62) & Cocktail Show ($42)

Dec 24-27: 6pm Dinner Show/9:30pm Cocktail Show
Dec 27: 5pm Dinner Show/8:30pm Cocktail Show
Tix: 925-275-9005 or www.koshercomedy.com

Info: 415-522-3737 or www.koshercomedy.com

Partial proceeds will benefit: National MS Society Northern CA Chapter AND JFCS/East Bay's Refugee & Immigrant Services.

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Living Traditions is proud to announce it's 25th annual KlezKamp: A Fertl Yur
Hundert KlezKamp/A Quarter Century of KlezKamp to be held December 23-
29th at the Hudson Valley Resort and Spa in Kerhonkson, New York.
In honor of this historic anniversary, this year's KlezKamp will offer a special
6 night/5 day program which will run over shabbos, which, in addition to the
world class staff of over 50 world class instructors in Yiddish language,
culture, music and art, will feature the incomparable traditional khazn Barry
Black, who, in addition to offering a survey class on the history of khazones,
will also lead the Orthodox shabbos congregation accompanied by the
KlezKamp Geklibene Shtimes ("Chosen Voices") under the direction of Josh
Dolgin.

For a full schedule and program information please visit our website
www.livingtraditions.org

For a full schedule and program information please visit our website
www.livingtraditions.org

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Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 4 pm

"Eyt Ratzon"
An afternoon of Sacred meditative music, Mystical teachings and Havdalah ritual with Rabbi T'mimah Ickovits and Yuval Ron

Please join us for an introspective performance on the Oud (Middle Eastern Lute, originating from Biblical times and according to legend was invented by Lamech - the 6h grandson of Adam), weaved with Kabalistic teaching for the special time of Shabbat afternoon. Event will commence with Seudat Shlishi (Shabbat's third light meal) - Kiddish and snacks.

Location: Private home in Santa Monica, CA
For Reservations, Address and Directions: Tel: 310-450-8808
Suggested donation after Havdalah: $20

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The 17th Annual Kung Pao Kosher Comedy
Jewish Comedy on Christmas in a Chinese Restaurant
Dec 24-27, 2009

New Asia Restaurant
772 Pacific Ave (Grant & Stockton)
San Francisco's Chinatown

Come celebrate Christmas the Jewish Way—in a Chinese restaurant with Jewish comedy. Now celebrating its 17th year, Kung Pao Kosher Comedy continues to provide an answer to the age-old question, "What are Jews supposed to do on Christmas?"

This year features:

• Jonathan Katz (Dr Katz, Professional Therapist)


• Brian Malow ("science comedian")


• Hilary Schwartz (NY comic)


• Lisa Geduldig (your hostess)

Tix: Dinner Show ($62) & Cocktail Show ($42)

Dec 24-27: 6pm Dinner Show/9:30pm Cocktail Show
Dec 27: 5pm Dinner Show/8:30pm Cocktail Show
Tix: 925-275-9005 or www.koshercomedy.com

Info: 415-522-3737 or www.koshercomedy.com

Partial proceeds will benefit: National MS Society Northern CA Chapter AND JFCS/East Bay's Refugee & Immigrant Services.

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The 17th Annual Kung Pao Kosher Comedy
Jewish Comedy on Christmas in a Chinese Restaurant
Dec 24-27, 2009

New Asia Restaurant
772 Pacific Ave (Grant & Stockton)
San Francisco's Chinatown

Come celebrate Christmas the Jewish Way—in a Chinese restaurant with Jewish comedy. Now celebrating its 17th year, Kung Pao Kosher Comedy continues to provide an answer to the age-old question, "What are Jews supposed to do on Christmas?"

This year features:

• Jonathan Katz (Dr Katz, Professional Therapist)


• Brian Malow ("science comedian")


• Hilary Schwartz (NY comic)


• Lisa Geduldig (your hostess)

Tix: Dinner Show ($62) & Cocktail Show ($42)

Dec 24-27: 6pm Dinner Show/9:30pm Cocktail Show
Dec 27: 5pm Dinner Show/8:30pm Cocktail Show
Tix: 925-275-9005 or www.koshercomedy.com

Info: 415-522-3737 or www.koshercomedy.com

Partial proceeds will benefit: National MS Society Northern CA Chapter AND JFCS/East Bay's Refugee & Immigrant Services.

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Holiday Vaudeville
Millennium Stage
Sunday, December 26, 2009
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kennedy Center - Millennium Stage

Holiday Vaudeville: Cajun cellist Sean Grissom hosts two evenings of holiday vaudeville, featuring modern-Klezmer quartet—the Alexandria Kleztet, and magician Mark Mitton.

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Enjoy a cozy evening of Klezmer &o; Hassidic music
in Providence, at the Brooklyn Coffee & Tea House,

Fishel Bresler & Shelley Katsh play Klezmer & Hassidic Music

3 more Saturday Evenings 8 – 10 PM
Dec. 26 2009, Jan. 30 & Feb. 23 2010
$9

209 Douglas Ave, 5 minutes from the Providence Marriot, (down the hill from Staples & Whole Foods): Go right on Orms along side the Marriot, over rt 95, then take right fork onto Douglas Ave. We're 1/2 mile down on the right, just past the rt 95 S entrance.
For more specific directions go to www.BrooklynCoffeeTeaHouse.com

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Yiddish concert in Tel Aviv this Saturday, December 26, 9:30pm
Lenka Lichtenberg (voice, piano), Daniel Hoffman (violin), Kinneret Sagee (clarinet), Alexis Basque (trumpet).

Saturday, December 26, 2009
9:30pm - 11:00pm
Cultural Center in Bet Ariela
Sh.Shaul Hamelekh 25
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

PROGRAM of the whole evening
- 20.00 a session devoted to Yiddish poetry in original and translation to different languages. The main theme is: 100 years of the city of Tel-Aviv. Ticket: 30 shekel
- 21.15 Intermission
- 21.30 Final Concert.

30 shekel.

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Living Traditions is proud to announce it's 25th annual KlezKamp: A Fertl Yur
Hundert KlezKamp/A Quarter Century of KlezKamp to be held December 23-
29th at the Hudson Valley Resort and Spa in Kerhonkson, New York.
In honor of this historic anniversary, this year's KlezKamp will offer a special
6 night/5 day program which will run over shabbos, which, in addition to the
world class staff of over 50 world class instructors in Yiddish language,
culture, music and art, will feature the incomparable traditional khazn Barry
Black, who, in addition to offering a survey class on the history of khazones,
will also lead the Orthodox shabbos congregation accompanied by the
KlezKamp Geklibene Shtimes ("Chosen Voices") under the direction of Josh
Dolgin.

For a full schedule and program information please visit our website
www.livingtraditions.org

For a full schedule and program information please visit our website
www.livingtraditions.org

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My name is Ben Holmes, I'm a trumpet player based in Brooklyn, NY. I've recently starting leading my own Klezmer/Eastern European/Jazz group called "the Lazarus Quartet".

Our repertoire draws heavily on the recorded works of Dave Tarras and Naftule Brandwein. We also perform material from the Bulgarian, Greek and Turkish musical traditions. My mission with the band is to present this music in a way that's reflective of my experiences as a Jazz musician living in New York, so there is a lot of improvisation and spontaneity on stage. The Lazarus Quartet is Ben Holmes (trumpet), Uri Sharlin (accordion), Dan Loomis (bass) and Jeff Davis (drums).

Sunday December 27th City Winery Klezmer Brunch
sets at 11 AM and 12:30 PM
$10 Cover, brunch available
155 Varick Street
New York, New York 10013
(212) 608-0555
citywinery.com

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The 17th Annual Kung Pao Kosher Comedy
Jewish Comedy on Christmas in a Chinese Restaurant
Dec 24-27, 2009

New Asia Restaurant
772 Pacific Ave (Grant & Stockton)
San Francisco's Chinatown

Come celebrate Christmas the Jewish Way—in a Chinese restaurant with Jewish comedy. Now celebrating its 17th year, Kung Pao Kosher Comedy continues to provide an answer to the age-old question, "What are Jews supposed to do on Christmas?"

This year features:

• Jonathan Katz (Dr Katz, Professional Therapist)


• Brian Malow ("science comedian")


• Hilary Schwartz (NY comic)


• Lisa Geduldig (your hostess)

Tix: Dinner Show ($62) & Cocktail Show ($42)

5pm Dinner Show/8:30pm Cocktail Show
Tix: 925-275-9005 or www.koshercomedy.com

Info: 415-522-3737 or www.koshercomedy.com

Partial proceeds will benefit: National MS Society Northern CA Chapter AND JFCS/East Bay's Refugee & Immigrant Services.

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The 17th Annual Kung Pao Kosher Comedy
Jewish Comedy on Christmas in a Chinese Restaurant
Dec 24-27, 2009

New Asia Restaurant
772 Pacific Ave (Grant & Stockton)
San Francisco's Chinatown

Come celebrate Christmas the Jewish Way—in a Chinese restaurant with Jewish comedy. Now celebrating its 17th year, Kung Pao Kosher Comedy continues to provide an answer to the age-old question, "What are Jews supposed to do on Christmas?"

This year features:

• Jonathan Katz (Dr Katz, Professional Therapist)


• Brian Malow ("science comedian")


• Hilary Schwartz (NY comic)


• Lisa Geduldig (your hostess)

Tix: Dinner Show ($62) & Cocktail Show ($42)

5pm Dinner Show/8:30pm Cocktail Show
Tix: 925-275-9005 or www.koshercomedy.com

Info: 415-522-3737 or www.koshercomedy.com

Partial proceeds will benefit: National MS Society Northern CA Chapter AND JFCS/East Bay's Refugee & Immigrant Services.

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Holiday Vaudeville
Millennium Stage
Sunday, December 27, 2009
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kennedy Center - Millennium Stage

Holiday Vaudeville: Cajun cellist Sean Grissom hosts two evenings of holiday vaudeville, featuring modern-Klezmer quartet—the Alexandria Kleztet, and magician Mark Mitton.

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Living Traditions is proud to announce it's 25th annual KlezKamp: A Fertl Yur
Hundert KlezKamp/A Quarter Century of KlezKamp to be held December 23-
29th at the Hudson Valley Resort and Spa in Kerhonkson, New York.
In honor of this historic anniversary, this year's KlezKamp will offer a special
6 night/5 day program which will run over shabbos, which, in addition to the
world class staff of over 50 world class instructors in Yiddish language,
culture, music and art, will feature the incomparable traditional khazn Barry
Black, who, in addition to offering a survey class on the history of khazones,
will also lead the Orthodox shabbos congregation accompanied by the
KlezKamp Geklibene Shtimes ("Chosen Voices") under the direction of Josh
Dolgin.

For a full schedule and program information please visit our website
www.livingtraditions.org

For a full schedule and program information please visit our website
www.livingtraditions.org

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Living Traditions is proud to announce it's 25th annual KlezKamp: A Fertl Yur
Hundert KlezKamp/A Quarter Century of KlezKamp to be held December 23-
29th at the Hudson Valley Resort and Spa in Kerhonkson, New York.
In honor of this historic anniversary, this year's KlezKamp will offer a special
6 night/5 day program which will run over shabbos, which, in addition to the
world class staff of over 50 world class instructors in Yiddish language,
culture, music and art, will feature the incomparable traditional khazn Barry
Black, who, in addition to offering a survey class on the history of khazones,
will also lead the Orthodox shabbos congregation accompanied by the
KlezKamp Geklibene Shtimes ("Chosen Voices") under the direction of Josh
Dolgin.

For a full schedule and program information please visit our website
www.livingtraditions.org

For a full schedule and program information please visit our website
www.livingtraditions.org

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Please come to our next Kavehoyz of the season, run by the Congress for Jewish Culture.

The Andrea Pancur Kapelye, Yiddish song and klezmer music from Germany
with Andreas Schmitges (mandolin) and Emma Stiman (clarinet)
Her first appearance in the US! She just released a great new CD
"Federmentsch - lider fun Yidishland"

Wednesday December 30th, 7PM
1133 Broadway, corner 26th st.NYC
2nd floor Conference Room (when exiting elevator, go to the right)
Admission $9

information: 212-505-8040

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Thursday, December 31 2009 at 7pm
Rumi and Sacred Music for the New Year

An intimate evening of Rumi's poetry and sacred Sufi music
with

• Claire Hartley - poetry reading


• Yuval Ron - oud


• Osman Abbasoglu - ney flute

Rising Lotus Yoga
13557 Ventura blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
admission: $15
for more info: (818) 990-0282
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KlezmerShack favorites: Ribs & Brisket Revue

CORNELIA STREET CAFÉ
29 Cornelia Street, NYC, New York 212-989-9319
www.corneliastreetcafe.com
between West 4th and Bleecker Sts, Greenwich Village
1 Subway to Sheridan Square; A, C, E, B, D, V, F to West 4th St.

There are two ways to do it- just come for the 10 PM show and enjoy a free glass of Nicolas Feuillatte Vintage Brut Champagne at midnight for $55.

Or do it right- have a lovely multi-course meal upstairs and then come down for the show for the very reasonable $100 per person. Its delicious, fun, intimate and most of you don't have to travel far to get there.

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