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21st Annual Jewish Music Festival

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Tickets will go on sale for the 22nd Annual Jewish Musical Festival in January, 2007
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New Orleans Klezmer Allstars

A genre-crossing, heroically nutty ensemble [with] a raucous, wild spin on the popular Eastern European revival." Billboard. Co-Sponsored by a Festival friend honoring the work of Progressive Jewish Alliance and the Jewish Fund for Justice.

Saturday, March 4, 8:00 pm
First Congregational Church, Oakland
26.00
 
 
I-Tal-Ya

-- SOLD OUT --
A taste of Passover from the 2000-year-old Jewish community of Italy, performed and taught by Francesco Spagnolo, leading authority on Italian Jewish music, Sharon Jan Bernstein and Michael Alpert, in the renowned band Brave Old World. Co-sponsored be Caffe Venezia.

Sunday, March 5, 11:30 am
Caffe Venezia, Berkeley - Discounts do not apply
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Bagels and Bongos

Percussionist Roberto Juan Rodriguez and his septet bring the influences of Havana, Harlem and the Catskills together in a brilliant alchemy of Cuban sounds and klezmer. MC: Chuy Varela: Music Director, KCSM, "the jazz station." Special Guest: Irving Fields, creator of the now classic, recently re-released Jewish-Latino fusion record, Bagels and Bongos, (1959).

Saturday, March 11, 8:00 pm
First Congregational Church, Oakland
26.00
 
 
Traditions and Transformations

Cantors Alberto Mizrahi (of the PBS special The Three Cantors) and Jack Mendelson (of the film A Cantor's Tale) take liturgical singing of Ashkenazi (East European) and Sephardic (Judeo-Spanish) traditions to new heights. With NY jazz pianist Anthony Coleman and others. Co-sponsored by the Taube Foundation for Jewish Life and Culture. Presented in association with Temple Sinai.

Sunday, March 12, 7:30 pm
Temple Sinai, Oakland

Temple Sinai members receive discount price.

26.00
 
 
Jewish Fringes

Bay Area New Music artists Paul Dresher and Joel Davel, Daniel David Feinsmith with pianist Sarah Cahill, Amy X Neuburg with a female vocal sextet, and John Schott's Dream Kitchen premiere original works rooted in a post-modern sensibility. Co-sponsored by the Kurz family foundation in memory of Ursula Sherman. Presented in association with Other Minds.

Thursday, March 16, 7:30 pm
Thrust Stage / Berkeley Repertory Theatre
26.00
 
 
From Istanbul to Jerusalem: Yahudice

Sephardic music from an ensemble of Turkey's finest musicians with Israeli Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) singer Hadass Pal-Yarden. In collaboration with Golden Horn Records. Presented in association with the Consulate General of Israel, the Israel Center and Golden Horn Records.

Sunday, March 19, 7:30 pm
Thrust Stage / Berkeley Repertory Theatre
26.00
 
 
Beyle Schaechter-Gottesman

An intimate afternoon of original Yiddiah songs be America's leading Yiddish songwriter, singer and poet; a recipient of the 2005 NEA Heritage Fellowship Award. Appearing with Yiddish cabaret singer Theresa Tova.

Thursday afternoon, March 23, 2:00 pm
Berkeley Richmond JCC
15.00
 
 
Yiddish Matters

A conversation with Beyle Schaechter-Gottesman and her son, Itzik Gottesman, associate editor of the Yiddish Forward, with Harvey Varga, Bay Area Yiddishist. In association with the Holocaust Center of Northern California, Lehrhaus Judaica, and JCCSF.

Thursday evening March 23, 7:30 pm
JCCSF
JCCSF members receive discount price
15.00
 
 
Three Yiddish Divas

Towering stars of contemporary Yiddish cabaret pour passion and artistry into Yiddish jazz, cabaret, and theatre songs- including unforgettable repertoire of the Yiddish theatre greats who inspired modern Broadway. Presented in association with JCCSF.

Saturday, March 25, 8:00 pm
JCCSF
JCCSF members receive discount price
25.00
 
 
Community Music Day
for all ages

Hosted by the one and only Josh Kornbluth
Featuring a Family Concert with Ira Levin, an exotic Instrument Petting Zoo, interactive workshops, and performances showcasing local artists including Charming Hostess, the Instant Klezmer Mandolin Orchestra, Members of Kitka, Gary Lapow & Songs from Coney Island, and a Klezmer/Roma Dance Extravaganza. Guaranteed to bring out your inner musician. Co-sponsored by Claire Sherman & Ed Anisman and Julie Sherman, in loving memory of Ursula Sherman.

If you are interested in a family pass for up to 2 adults and 2 children, $24, please call the box office (415) 276-1511.

Sunday, March 26, 11-5 pm
BRJCC
10.00
 
 
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