Weimar Klezmer Weeks, Weimar, Germany, continues
Weimar Klezmer Weeks continues with workshops, but also films, lectures, readings and concerts. For full details, see www.klezmer-wochen-weimar.de
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August 1, 2003
Yiddish Dance Workshop continues, Weimar, Germany
For further details, see www.klezmer-wochen-weimar.de/workshop_ges_engl.htm
Yiddish Language Seminary ends
4th Summer University Seminar in Yiddish Language and Literature, Paris, Jul 15 - Aug 1. For details, in French, Yiddish, or English, consult the website at www.yiddishweb.com/Zumerkurs
August 2, 2003
Weimar Klezmer Weeks, Weimar, Germany, continues
Weimar Klezmer Weeks continues with workshops, but also films, lectures, readings and concerts. For full details, see www.klezmer-wochen-weimar.de
Yiddish Dance Workshop continues, Weimar, Germany ends
For further details, see www.klezmer-wochen-weimar.de/workshop_ges_engl.htm
August 3, 2003
Weimar Klezmer Weeks, Weimar, Germany, continues
Weimar Klezmer Weeks continues with workshops, but also films, lectures, readings and concerts. For full details, see www.klezmer-wochen-weimar.de
Klezmer music workshop, Weimar, Germany, Aug 3-10
Bridges: Between Klezmer & New Jewish Music"
In response to the wishes of many participants in the Weimar workshops in 2000 and 2002, we've chosen a focus this year which is contemporary as well as historical. In addition to the musicians of Brave Old World, we're delighted to have Frank London and Sophie Solomon as teachers in 2003, both musicians internationally known for their innovative Jewish music projects (see biographies). The workshop is aimed at experienced players of klezmer or other Jewish music. In lectures, master classes and ensembles, we will investigate questions of style, repertoire and performance practise relating traditional klezmer music to contemporary Jewish music’s. Particular attention will be paid to improvisation and innovations in rhythm, harmony, melody and form.
Movie: Divan, San Rafael, CA, Aug 3
"Divan" stars at the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival
at Rafael Film Center, San Rafael, Sunday, August 3, 2:45pm
Check out a clip of DIVAN on: www.sfjff.org/sfjff23/video/
Tickets for the screenings available on: www.sfjff.org
To reclaim an ancestral couch upon which esteemed rabbis slept, Pearl Gluck travels from her Hasidic community in Brooklyn to her roots in Hungary. Along the way, a colorful cast of characters gets involved - the couch exporter, her ex-communist cousin in Budapest, a pair of matchmakers, and a renegade group of formerly ultra-Orthodox Jews. Divan is a visual parable that offers the possibility of personal reinvention and cultural re-upholstery.
Soundtrack by Frank London
Klezmer Jam, Brookline, MA, Aug 3
Klezmer jam at the Workmen's Circle, 6-8 PM . We hope you will come and enjoy a great jam led by clarinetist Michael Winograd.
We have been playing mainly from printed music, which we will have available in C and B-flat. All levels of players are welcome.
The WC is at 1762 Beacon St in Brookline, about 5 blocks west of Washington Square, which is about 12 blocks west of Coolidge Corner. The Green Line Beacon Street route goes right to the WC (just tell the conductor, "Ich gay in Arbeter Ring," and they'll know where to let you off).
We recommend a contribution of $5-$10, but no one should be kept away on account of money.
August 4, 2003
Weimar Klezmer Weeks, Weimar, Germany, continues
Weimar Klezmer Weeks continues with workshops, but also films, lectures, readings and concerts. For full details, see www.klezmer-wochen-weimar.de
Klezmer music workshop, Weimar, Germany continues
For further information, see www.klezmer-wochen-weimar.de/workshop_ges_engl.htm
The Klezmer Battery, Tonic, NYC, Aug 3
Klezmer Battery
TONIC on the Lower East Side
1:30pm and 3pm
107 Norfolk St. (1/2 block North of Delancey)
F train to Delancey
J train to Essex
www.tonicnyc.com
$10 for one set, $15 for both
August 5, 2003
Weimar Klezmer Weeks, Weimar, Germany, continues
Weimar Klezmer Weeks continues with workshops, but also films, lectures, readings and concerts. For full details, see www.klezmer-wochen-weimar.de
Klezmer music workshop, Weimar, Germany continues
For further information, see www.klezmer-wochen-weimar.de/workshop_ges_engl.htm
August 6, 2003
Weimar Klezmer Weeks, Weimar, Germany, continues
Weimar Klezmer Weeks continues with workshops, but also films, lectures, readings and concerts. For full details, see www.klezmer-wochen-weimar.de
Klezmer music workshop, Weimar, Germany, continues
For further information, see www.klezmer-wochen-weimar.de/workshop_ges_engl.htm
August 7, 2003
Weimar Klezmer Weeks, Weimar, Germany, continues
Weimar Klezmer Weeks continues with workshops, but also films, lectures, readings and concerts. For full details, see www.klezmer-wochen-weimar.de
Klezmer music workshop, Weimar, Germany continues
For further information, see www.klezmer-wochen-weimar.de/workshop_ges_engl.htm
August 8, 2003
Weimar Klezmer Weeks, Weimar, Germany, continues
Weimar Klezmer Weeks continues with workshops, but also films, lectures, readings and concerts. For full details, see www.klezmer-wochen-weimar.de
Klezmer music workshop, Weimar, Germany continues
For further information, see www.klezmer-wochen-weimar.de/workshop_ges_engl.htm
August 9, 2003
Weimar Klezmer Weeks, Weimar, Germany, continues
Weimar Klezmer Weeks continues with workshops, but also films, lectures, readings and concerts. For full details, see www.klezmer-wochen-weimar.de
Klezmer music workshop, Weimar, Germany continues
For further information, see www.klezmer-wochen-weimar.de/workshop_ges_engl.htm
Shtreiml at Makor, NYC, Aug 9
Just a quick note to let you know that Shtreiml will be in NYC and playing at Makor (35 W67th St.) on Saturday August 9th. Doors open at 9:30PM and tickets are $12.
August 10, 2003
Cantorial Retreat, Catskills, NY, Aug 10-13
This event may be of interest to musicians and enthusiasts who wish to explore the art and repertoire of classic East-European Hazzanut "from the inside".
Kutshers Country Club, New York
The "Rozhinke Retreat" is an effort to preserve and continue the great Cantorial art tradition of yesteryear. At the turn of the Millenium, we have seen many Jewish cultural revivals: Yiddish, Klezmer... and Hazzanut is due a revival of its own.
This retreat has its roots in the great Cantorial stylings of such renowned Hazzanim as Yossele Rosenblatt, David Kousevitsky, Zavel Kwartin and many others--with an emphasis not on historical examination, but rather living reproduction of an art form which is so intrinsically Jewish, and so passionate, so filled with pathos and sweetness, that it can only be described as "Rozhinke" --the sweet sound of raisins and almonds.
- Faculty to include world-class Cantors
- Workshops with hands-on singing
- Nightly Cantorial Concerts
- Late Night Sharing Sessions
For further info: rozhinke.org
Crakow Klezmer, Los Angeles, CA, Aug 10
Crakow Klezmer Band will be making its debut appearance here on the West Coast as part of the Skirball Center's Zeitgeist Festival. Here's how it works:
Cracow Klezmer Band
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES: A FAMILY CELEBRATION
Sunday, August 10, 2003, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, Ca. 90049
310/440-4500
Admission:
$8 General,
$6 Students and Seniors
Free to Members and Children under 12
Advance Tickets and Reservations: (323) 655-8587
Making their West Coast debut, the Cracow Klezmer Band (CKB) is considered to be the greatest Polish reinterpreter of the European klezmer tradition. CKB is considered to be the finest reinterpreter of the European klezmer tradition.
Enjoy a festive daylong program of international performances, food, and family fun.
Weimar Klezmer Weeks, Weimar, Germany, continues
Weimar Klezmer Weeks continues with workshops, but also films, lectures, readings and concerts. For full details, see www.klezmer-wochen-weimar.de
Klezmer music workshop, Weimar, Germany ends
For further information, see www.klezmer-wochen-weimar.de/workshop_ges_engl.htm
YiddishFest 2003, NYC, Aug 10
Yiddishfest 2003: Four Generations of Yiddish
Join The Workmen`s Circle to celebrate 35 years of Yiddish music in our City’s Parks!
FREE
The Workmen`s Circle Madison Avenue Street Fair b/w 42nd & 57th St. Noon - 4pm, concert at 2pm - Stage b/w 47th & 48th Street
Festival Performers include:
Michael Alpert & Klezmer Friends, Adrienne Cooper, Claire Barry, Re’ut Ben-Ze’ev Phyllis Berk, Joanne Borts, Frank London’s Klezmer Brass All Stars, Golem, Yale Strom’s Hot Pastromi, Margot Leverett & The Klezmer Mountain Boys, King Django, Mikveh, musical director Zalmen Mlotek, and David Stepanovsky.
For more information call the NY Region at: 212 -889 -6800 x270 or email nyregion@circle.org. For updated info check or website at: www.circle.org
Sylvia Braitman, Petaluma, CA, Aug 10
BUBBEH MEISES": STORIES AND MUSIC FROM A JEWISH GRANDMOTHER AT PETALUMA
SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Join The Wolford-Rosenblum Saxophone-Piano Duo, mezzo- Sylvie Braitman- and
story-teller Erica-Lann Clark- as they celebrate their CD, "Laughter&Tears:A
Jewish Saga" with an unusual program of Jewish music and story-telling.
Enjoy the warmth and variety of Jewish experience as reflected in the music of
Ravel, Ben-Haim, Weisgall, Weiner, Berlin and a song by Rosenblum in honor of
his late father's 90th birthday. Styles vary from Spanish Sephardic to
Yiddish-American art songs, Jewish vaudeville (Berlin), and sounds from the
synagogue and Israel- all woven together with humor, "chutzpah," and tales both old
and new.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10TH, 2 P.M.
CINNABAR THEATER-3333 PETALULMA BLVD. NORTH
PETALUMA, CA.- 707-8920
TICKETS- $18-GEN.- $16 -SENIORS-$10-YOUTH (12&UNDER)
FOR MORE INFO AND TICKET RESERVATION GO ONLINE AT WWW.CINNABARTHEATER.ORG.
August 11, 2003
Cantors retreat continues, Catskills, NY
See Aug 10 listing for further info
Cracow Klezmer, LA, CA, Aug 11
Crakow Klezmer Band will be making its debut appearance here on the West Coast as part of the Skirball Center's Zeitgeist Festival. Here's how it works:
JEWISH LUCK (Żydowskie szczęście)
with live accompaniment by Cracow Klezmer Band (Poland)
Tuesday, August 12, 8:00 p.m.
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, Ca. 90049
310/440-4500
$15 General,
$10 Members,
$8 Students
Advance Tickets: (323) 655-8587
U.S. premiere! One of the greatest Yiddish actors and directors of Moscow’s Yiddish State Art Theatre, Solomon Mykhoels made his film debut in this adaptation of Sholom Aleichem’s Mendel the Matchmaker. Like Buster Keaton, Mendel falls into one hilarious calamity after another. (Russia, 1925, 90 min.) Silent with English intertitles and live music by the Cracow Klezmer Band.
August 12, 2003
Cantors retreat continues, Catskills, NY
See Aug 10 listing for further info
16th Annual Tzfat Klezmer Fest, Israel, Aug 12-14 begins
There are evening concerts happening in seven simultaneous venues for three days.
For a complete schedule in Hebrew (poorly-sized GIF, of all things), see
Tel: 04-680-1465, 04-692-7404
August 13, 2003
Cantors Retreat ends, Catskills, NY
See Aug 10 listing for further info
16th Annual Tzfat Klez Fest continues
There are evening concerts happening in seven simultaneous venues for three days.
For a complete schedule in Hebrew (poorly-sized GIF, of all things), see
Tel: 04-680-1465, 04-692-7404
KlezSka, NYC, Aug 13
Just a note to all you NY Metro Area music lovers that Klezska will be performing this Wednesday night at Le Bar Bat, 311 West 57th St. (bet. 8th & 9th Ave's) at 9PM. We are one of four bands performing and admission is $10.
We will have a special guest joining us on trumpet named Kevin Batchelor. Kevin plays regularly with the reggae band Big Mountain known best for their hit version of the Peter Frampton song, "Baby I Love Yor Way." He has played with The Skatalites and is a tremendous musician. Everyone else will be there (all eight of us) including our other two horns, Keyboard, Double bass and maybe even another guest, Skye Steele on Violin. It's going to be a rockin' set so don't miss it!
August 14, 2003
Yiddishe Cup, University Heights, OH, Aug 14
Yiddishe Cup Klezmer Band
Wiley Middle School,
University Heights, OH
7:30 p.m.
concert. free.
216-932-7800.
16th Annual Tzfat Klez Fest, Israel, ends
There are evening concerts happening in seven simultaneous venues for three days.
For a complete schedule in Hebrew (poorly-sized GIF, of all things), see
Tel: 04-680-1465, 04-692-7404
August 15, 2003
Isle of Klezbos, Michigan, Aug 15
Isle of Klezbos
Friday, August 15th
Michigan Womens Music Festival (Aug 12-17)
Friday Night Stage, 8pm
Our third time at Mich!
Women-only festival
www.michfest.com
Glenn Dickson, Medford, MA, Aug 15
Glenn Dickson, renowned clarinetist and bandleader of Shirim Klezmer Orchestra and Naftule’s Dream, will be debuting his new solo project, Clarinetrics, at the Congregational Church of West Medford August 15 at 7:30pm. The church is located at 400 High St., West Medford and admission is by donation. Call 781-648-4282 for information.
In a solo clarinet performance, Glenn will process his sound with techniques used by rock icons Brian Eno and Robert Fripp, creating an emotional and mesmerizing soundscape of orchestral dimensions. His Clarinetrics compositions reflect an appreciation for minimalism, electronica, and his extensive experience playing klezmer, jazz, and Greek music. He will perform at the church Labyrinth, keeping it open for the audience to walk during the performance if they choose.
Glenn Dickson, a mainstay in the Boston music scene for 20 years, has performed internationally and recorded extensively with his two bands, Naftule’s Dream and Shirim Klezmer Orchestra to great critical acclaim. His performances range from the Berlin Jazz festival to the Philly Pops, from rock clubs across North America to taverns in Greece. As a composer he has won the Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Grant and has had his music used on the soundtrack of Woody Allen’s movie "Deconstructing Harry."
The labyrinth, open for walking during the performance, is a spiritual work of art, based on the 11 circuit labyrinth in Chartres Cathedral, France - a labyrinth which has been in use now as a meditative discipline for over 800 years. This labyrinth has a single path to the center, and walking it is a basis for meditation. In the last few years thousands of labyrinths have been built in the US in churches, hospitals, parks, schools and memorial gardens, providing a time and space for inspiration, peace, insight and spiritual growth for people of all faiths.
August 17, 2003
Sruli and Lisa, Saratoga Springs, NY, Aug 17
Sruli and Lisa's Klez Kabaret
Live at the famous Caffe Lena
Sunday, August 17 at 7PM
47 Phila Street
Saratoga Springs, NY
518-583-0022
Klezmer and Hasidic Music, Song, Humor and DANCE!
YiddishFest 2003, Valhalla, NY, Aug 17
Yiddishfest 2003: Four Generations of Yiddish
Join The Workmen`s Circle to celebrate 35 years of Yiddish music in our City’s Parks!
FREE
TWestchester -- Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla Folk Dancing at 5pm, Concert at 6pm
Festival Performers include:
Michael Alpert & Klezmer Friends, Adrienne Cooper, Claire Barry, Re’ut Ben-Ze’ev Phyllis Berk, Joanne Borts, Frank London’s Klezmer Brass All Stars, Golem, Yale Strom’s Hot Pastromi, Margot Leverett & The Klezmer Mountain Boys, King Django, Mikveh, musical director Zalmen Mlotek, and David Stepanovsky.
For more information call the NY Region at: 212 -889 -6800 x270 or email nyregion@circle.org. For updated info check or website at: www.circle.org
Khevre opens game, Staten Island, Aug 17
If any of you plan on going to the Staten Island Yankees (Yankees minor leauge team) game sunday, the 17'th, you will have an extra suprise (well...i guess its no suprise anymore). As part of heritage week, Jewish heritage day will be taking place on the 17'th. Khevre, the klezmer band from boston will be playing a pre-game concert at around 3:00. More details, soon.
Divahn, LA, CA, Aug 17
Be sure to mark your calendars on Sunday, August 17th for the final concert of the series, featuring the music of Galeet Dardashti and her band Divahn, as well as Elan -- former front man for Bob Marley's legendary Wailers.
Tickets are $35 which includes the concert, cocktail reception and parking. To purchase tickets call 310-440-1246.
August 18, 2003
Oi Va Voi, London, UK, Aug 18
Monday 18th August: Oi Va Voi – A Secret Gig
Performing tracks from their debut album "Laughter Through Tears" Live at The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham SW12
Doors Open 6.30 pm money: £4 in advance
A secret warm-up gig before the release of Oi Va Voi’s debut album on 22nd September. Prepare for an evening of beautiful songs, deep groves and new Jewish culture from Oi Va Voi with special guest vocalist KT Tunstall in the globe theatre a the Bedford, Balham.
Limited tickets are available through Clare or Roland at Oi Va Voi’s label, Outcaste on 0208 964 6720 or at the venue direct on 0208 682 8940.
Book now to guarantee entrance.
Guest dj: Charlie Gillett
Visuals by YaD’s own imagician Adrian Philpott
August 19, 2003
8th Annual KlezKanada, Quebec, Canada, Aug 19-24
One of the best Klezmer/yiddish culture camps in North America is the annual "KlezKanada", held each years in the spectacular Laurentian mountains north of Montreal. Organized, in part, by the folks in Brave Old World, the program is always spectacular.
Events include lectures, a mini film festival, and of course, intensive workshops in singing, klezmer music, theatre, and dance. The "Kidz for Klez" program is also great. This is the best summer camp in the world (in fact, the event is hosted at a Jewish summer camp). Register early to get the best bunks.
Although most events start on the 20th, today is the day to arrive, get oriented, and get in some preliminary jamming.
For further information, visit the site website, www.klezkanada.com
August 20, 2003
Lox and Vodka, Wheaton, MD, Aug 20
It's oudoor concert time for Lox and Vodka again and we're really hoping for sunshine!!! Please join us for this rescheduled concert.
Wednesday, August 20
7:00-9:00 pm
We're set for a fun and frolicking evening of song, dance and few well placed yuk yuks!!! So bring a blanket, food, friends and lots of spirit. This promises to be a really joyous evening!
Wheaton, MD at Reedie & Grandview Drs., one block west of Georgia Ave.
Hope to see you there
KlezKanada, Quebec, Canada, starts in earnest
Breakfast is at 8am, and the first workshops are at 9am! But the music will probably wake you early.
For further information, see the Aug 19 listing, or visit the KlezKanada website, www.klezkanada.com
August 21, 2003
Mattissiyahu, NYC, Aug 21
Mattissiyahu: Hasidic Reggae Vocalist opening for John Brown's Body
Thurs, Aug 21st
Southpaw
125 5th Ave,
Park Slope, Brooklyn
9PM $10
NOT TO BE MISSED! Mattissiyahu is on another level!
hear Mattissiyahu at www.jewschool.com/mattissiyahu-close_my_eyes.mp3
Afro-Semitic Experience album release, Bridgeport, CT, Aug 21
On Thursday, August 21, 12:00 p.m. David Chevan will be giving a free Concert at the Chase Bank Building Plaza/City Hall Annex, 999 Broad Street, Downtown Bridgeport, Connecticut. The Afro-Semitic Experience will be playing music from "The Days of Awe" and "This Is The Afro-Semitic Experience."
Here's the link for those who need driving directions to this concert:
CHASE Summer Arts Series.
CHASE Plaza/City Hall Annex, Broad Street, Downtown Bridgeport
KlezKanada, Quebec, Canada, continues
For further information, see the Aug 19 listing, or visit the KlezKanada website, www.klezkanada.com
August 22, 2003
David Buchbinder, NYC, Aug 22
The DAVID BUCHBINDER SEXTET
New York debut
Friday, August 22, 2003
Festival of New Trumpet Music at
TONIC
107 Norfolk Street (between Delancey & Rivington)
(212) 358-7501
$10 cover, 1 drink minimum
David Buchbinder Sextet (New York)
David Buchbinder (trumpet, composer, conductor)
Peck Allmond (reeds)
Dave Ambrosio (bass)
Andy Green (guitar)
Brook Martinez (drums)
Tomas Ulrich (cello)
Buchbinder’s music is a unique sound born of the earthiness of Eastern European Jewish, Romany and Arabic music, the scope and drama of film score and the freedom and harmonic sophistication of jazz. Buchbinder, best known as the leader of Toronto’s Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band, also leads an 11-piece self titled ensemble which recently debuted SHURUM BURUM--a jazz circus—to sold out houses and rave reviews. He has written the music for 10 feature & short films including the Cannes Festival Prix de Jury winner, Stone of Folly.
The Festival of New Trumpet Music at TONIC
During the month of August, Tonic hosts an amazing diversity of current new music for the trumpet. Curated by friends and trumpeters Roy Campbell, Jr. and Dave Douglas, the inaugural event is called the Festival of New Trumpet Music and begins August 1st with a phenomenal conduction of trumpet music overseen by renowned composer and conductor Butch Morris followed by a trumpet improv session led by Douglas.
This unique festival is a culmination of the mutual admiration Campbell and Douglas have for one another as fellow trumpeters, composers, arrangers and recording artists, who have known each other since the mid-1980's. Moreover, it is a direct result of their admiration for what other trumpeters on the scene are doing.
Campbell and Douglas, who have played together for several years in a group called Alloy (along with fellow trumpeter Baikida Carroll), were remarking one day on the tremendous range of current new music for the trumpet. At that point, they were inspired to organize an event that could help draw attention to the exciting developments and players of the trumpet.
Says Campbell: Our mission is to present the trumpeters who have made a mark and a contribution to contemporary music. The wide variety of trumpeters, their bands and their music should be entertaining to all.
Says Douglas: Tonic was the birthplace for Alloy, and now out of that, a whole trumpet festival has evolved. We thank Tonic and hope this can be annual event for music fans and players alike.
KlezKanada, Quebec, Canada, continues
For further information, see the Aug 19 listing, or visit the KlezKanada website, www.klezkanada.com
August 23, 2003
KlezKanada, Quebec, Canada
For further information, see the Aug 19 listing, or visit the KlezKanada website, www.klezkanada.com
August 24, 2003
KlezKanada, Quebec, Canada, ends
For further information, see the Aug 19 listing, or visit the KlezKanada website, www.klezkanada.com
Klezfest, Ukraine, Aug 24-29
The Center of Jewish Education in Ukraine, with the support of the Jewish Communities Development Fund for Russia and Ukraine (USA) and the Canadian Embassy in Ukraine announces the fourth annual Klezfest music festival in Kiev on August 24-29, 2003! Klezfest Ukraine 2003 will be devoted to the study of the traditional performance of Ashkenazi music and its modern interpretation and composition. Special attention will be devoted to methods of promotion of modern Jewish music in the music market. Performers (vocalists and musicians), members of Jewish music bands and composers who use elements of traditional Jewish music are invited to take part in Klezfest Ukraine 2003.
For additional information please contact the organizing
committee.
The Center of Jewish Education in Ukraine
6 Kurska St., Room 37, 03049, Kiev, Ukraine
Telephone: (380-44) 248-3670, 248-3634, 248-5377;
fax: (380-44)
248-3670, 248-5377
E-mail: center@cjeu.carrier.kiev.ua
On the Klezfest Ukraine 2003 program:
- Vocal master class by a talented singer and outstanding interpreter of Jewish songs, Adrienne Cooper, New York;
- Composition master class by composer Marilyn Lerner, Canada, soloist from The Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band; Master class for musicians by clarinetist and soloist of the Sukkah trio, Merlin Shepherd, Great Britain, and leader of the Kharkov Klezmer Band Stas Raiko (violin)
- Choral classes by composers, veterans of Klezfests in St. Petersburg and in Ukraine, Paullina Achkinazi (Russia) and Yefim Chorny (Moldova)
- Yiddish classes for everyone. The classes will be taught by highly qualified teachers in groups according to the students' level of Yiddish
- Lectures-discussions on Jewish musical folklore
- A roundtable devoted to the problems of using Jewish music in communities as a means of reviving and spreading Jewish self-identification
- A gala concert for the general public by participants of Klezfest Ukraine 2003!
The number of participants is limited. Please send your application forms to the organizing committee before July 1, 2003. The committee will not examine application forms received after that deadline. To your form please add an audio or a videotape with the applicant's performance, quality pictures and information about the band or performer. The organizing committee will not examine application forms without these supplements. Participants will be informed about the selection results before July 15, 2003, by telephone, fax, or e-mail. The participation fee of $500 will cover housing, food and training expenses. The fee may drop to $400 for Russian and\or Yiddish speakers. For the student rate, contact the organizing committee.
For additional information please contact the organizing
committee.
The Center of Jewish Education in Ukraine
6 Kurska St., Room 37, 03049, Kiev, Ukraine
Telephone: (380-44) 248-3670, 248-3634, 248-5377;
fax: (380-44)
248-3670, 248-5377
E-mail: center@cjeu.carrier.kiev.ua
August 25, 2003
Klezfest, Ukraine, continues
For further info, see entry from Aug 24
August 26, 2003
Simply Tsfat, Buffalo, NY, Aug 3
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2003
Place: Chabad House of Buffalo near the UB Campus at 2450 N. Forest Rd., Amherst, NY
Time: 7:30 PM
Tickets: $10.00
For info call 716-688-1642
Simply Tsfat consists of three members of the Breslover Chassidic community:
American born acoustic guitarist/vocalist Elyahu Reiter, violinist Yehonason Lipshutz and Israeli classical guitarist Yonatan Tzarum. For more information check out their website at www.simplytsfat.com.
David Chevan, Frank London, Stacy Phillips, Hamden, CT, Aug 26
On Tuesday, August 26, at 9:00 p.m. David Chevan will be performing exclusively music from the new CD, "The Days of Awe" at The Space in Hamden, Connecticut. Joining me for this one time concert will be Frank London of the Klezmatics and Alvin Benjamin Carter, Jr., Stacy Phillips, and other members of the Afro-Semitic Experience.
The Space is located at 295 Treadwell Street Building H in Hamden Ct, 203-288-6400
There are excellent driving instructions on their web site: www.thespace.tk
Klezfest, Ukraine, continues
For further info, see entry from August 24
August 27, 2003
Trance closes, NYC, Aug 27
ELDRIDGE STREET PROJECT
presents a site-specific multimedia installation
TRANCE
Pearl Gluck and Basya Schechter
Aug 27 2003
Please join us for drinks, music, general revelry at this closing night event...
12 Eldridge Street, (between Canal and Division)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 212.978.0803
Klezfest, Ukraine, continues
For further info, see entry from Aug 24
August 28, 2003
Wholesale Klezmer, Pittsfield, MA, Aug 28
On Thursday evening, August 28th, 2003 at 7:30 pm
The Wholesale Klezmer Band will perform
in a Concert at
Congregation Kenesseth Israel
16 Colt Road, Pittsfield, MA
Tickets: $18 adults - $10 childen (under 13) -
on sale at:
* KNESSET ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE
* THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE BERKSHIRES~ 235 EAST ST., PITTSFIELD
* AND THE EVENING OF THE CONCERT
For more information call 413-445-4872
Directions:
www.knessetisrael.org/Directions.asp
Klezfest, Ukraine, continues
For further info, see entry from Aug 24
August 29, 2003
Israeli Folk Dance celebration, NYC, Aug 29 - Sep 1
For those interested in Israeli folk music, there will be a whole weekend in Manhattan dedicated to the classic Israeli folk dances to this music, including a live band. All are welcome.
12th Annual SHORASHIM - Roots of Israeli Folk Dance
Labor Day Weekend
Fri. Aug 29-Mon. Sep 1 2003
12th Annual SHORASHIM - ROOTS OF ISRAELI FOLK DANCE, Labor Day Weekend of Nostalgia on Broadway, with 3 afternoons of workshops & 4 nights of parties/marathons featuring world famous choreographer Dani Dassa, master teacher Danny Pollock (teaching classic repertoire for beginners), Ayalah Goren-Kadman of Jerusalem's Rubin Academy of Music & Dance plus other guests. Parties begin every night at at 8 pm; afternoon repertoire workshops (8/31, 9/1 with Danny Pollack) from 2-4 pm & 4-6 pm (with Dani Dassa teaching his dances). On 8/30, at 2-4 pm, there will be a special program commemorating the 100th birthday of Israel's most influential classic folk dance choreographer, Rivka Sturman z"l featuring Ayalah Goren-Kadman with Dani Dassa & Danny Pollock. Music provided by well-known dance leaders and a live band. All events in an air-conditioned professional dance studio. No pre-registration required. No partner needed.
INFORMATION: 917-207-0093
RDR@rikud.net or www.rikud.net
Sponsored by: Rikuday Dor Rishon
Location: Bridge for Dance 2726 Broadway at 104th St
Cost: Afternoon Workshops-$10; night Parties - $15;
Special reduced rate for entry to all events on the weekend-$100
Folksbiene Weekend, Catskills, NY, Labor Day Weekend, Aug 29 - Sep 1
Spend Labor Day Weekend, Aug 29 - Sep 1, with the New Folksbiene Yiddish Theater as they prepare for their 89th season. Enjoy lectures, demonstrations, panel discussions and concerts, and participate in activities ranging from choral singing to an acting workshop.
For reservations, call 800-551-1553 or 845-221-2771 or www.circle.org/Circle/circle%20v.2/wcsr.htm
Celebrate 21st century Yiddish theater with its veteran stars and the new generation of America's Yiddish actors. Sneak preview of the 2003 season!
Featured guests include Joanne Borts, Broadway singer/actress and the co-creator and director of Kids and Yiddish; Josh Dolgin, Montreal multi-instrumentalist and the world's first Yiddish Hip Hop performer; Hy Wolfe, Actor and Director; cast members of Kids and Yiddish; and Zalmen Mlotek, Executive Director of the Folksbiene Yiddish Theater.
Circle Lodge on Sylvan Lake in the pastoral green hills of Dutchess County, NY, The WORKMEN'S CIRCLE/ARBETER RING'S summer playground and Jewish resort, offers private accommodations, the luxuries of vacation living - sports, lakeside and pool, healthful cuisine - together with an ongoing program of Jewish, especially Yiddish, cultural activities. Classes, concerts, workshops, varied sports activities, daily arts and crafts and international folk dancing are being offered all season long.
For reservations, call 800-551-1553 or 845-221-2771 or www.circle.org/Circle/circle%20v.2/wcsr.htm
Klezfest, Ukraine, ends
For further info, see entry from Aug 24
August 30, 2003
Israeli folk dance wknd continues, NYC, Aug 29 - Sep 1
For those interested in Israeli folk music, there will be a whole weekend in Manhattan dedicated to the classic Israeli folk dances to this music, including a live band. All are welcome.
12th Annual SHORASHIM - Roots of Israeli Folk Dance
Labor Day Weekend
Fri. Aug 29-Mon. Sep 1 2003
12th Annual SHORASHIM - ROOTS OF ISRAELI FOLK DANCE, Labor Day Weekend of Nostalgia on Broadway, with 3 afternoons of workshops & 4 nights of parties/marathons featuring world famous choreographer Dani Dassa, master teacher Danny Pollock (teaching classic repertoire for beginners), Ayalah Goren-Kadman of Jerusalem's Rubin Academy of Music & Dance plus other guests. Parties begin every night at at 8 pm; afternoon repertoire workshops (8/31, 9/1 with Danny Pollack) from 2-4 pm & 4-6 pm (with Dani Dassa teaching his dances). On 8/30, at 2-4 pm, there will be a special program commemorating the 100th birthday of Israel's most influential classic folk dance choreographer, Rivka Sturman z"l featuring Ayalah Goren-Kadman with Dani Dassa & Danny Pollock. Music provided by well-known dance leaders and a live band. All events in an air-conditioned professional dance studio. No pre-registration required. No partner needed.
INFORMATION: 917-207-0093
RDR@rikud.net or www.rikud.net
Sponsored by: Rikuday Dor Rishon
Location: Bridge for Dance 2726 Broadway at 104th St
Cost: Afternoon Workshops-$10; night Parties - $15;
Special reduced rate for entry to all events on the weekend-$100
Folksbiene Weekend, Catskills, NY, Labor Day Weekend, Aug 29 - Sep 1
Spend Labor Day Weekend, Aug 29 - Sep 1, with the New Folksbiene Yiddish Theater as they prepare for their 89th season. Enjoy lectures, demonstrations, panel discussions and concerts, and participate in activities ranging from choral singing to an acting workshop.
For reservations, call 800-551-1553 or 845-221-2771 or www.circle.org/Circle/circle%20v.2/wcsr.htm
August 31, 2003
Israeli folk dance wknd continues, Aug 29 - Sep 1
For those interested in Israeli folk music, there will be a whole weekend in Manhattan dedicated to the classic Israeli folk dances to this music, including a live band. All are welcome.
12th Annual SHORASHIM - Roots of Israeli Folk Dance
Labor Day Weekend
Fri. Aug 29-Mon. Sep 1 2003
12th Annual SHORASHIM - ROOTS OF ISRAELI FOLK DANCE, Labor Day Weekend of Nostalgia on Broadway, with 3 afternoons of workshops & 4 nights of parties/marathons featuring world famous choreographer Dani Dassa, master teacher Danny Pollock (teaching classic repertoire for beginners), Ayalah Goren-Kadman of Jerusalem's Rubin Academy of Music & Dance plus other guests. Parties begin every night at at 8 pm; afternoon repertoire workshops (8/31, 9/1 with Danny Pollack) from 2-4 pm & 4-6 pm (with Dani Dassa teaching his dances). On 8/30, at 2-4 pm, there will be a special program commemorating the 100th birthday of Israel's most influential classic folk dance choreographer, Rivka Sturman z"l featuring Ayalah Goren-Kadman with Dani Dassa & Danny Pollock. Music provided by well-known dance leaders and a live band. All events in an air-conditioned professional dance studio. No pre-registration required. No partner needed.
INFORMATION: 917-207-0093
RDR@rikud.net or www.rikud.net
Sponsored by: Rikuday Dor Rishon
Location: Bridge for Dance 2726 Broadway at 104th St
Cost: Afternoon Workshops-$10; night Parties - $15;
Special reduced rate for entry to all events on the weekend-$100
Folksbiene Weekend, Catskills, NY, Labor Day Weekend, Aug 29 - Sep 1
Spend Labor Day Weekend, Aug 29 - Sep 1, with the New Folksbiene Yiddish Theater as they prepare for their 89th season. Enjoy lectures, demonstrations, panel discussions and concerts, and participate in activities ranging from choral singing to an acting workshop.
For reservations, call 800-551-1553 or 845-221-2771 or www.circle.org/Circle/circle%20v.2/wcsr.htm