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"Purim in Khelm" kumt shoyn tsurik—halt di dates!
("Purim in Khelm" is back - mark the dates!)

The National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene presents

PURIM IN KHELM
by Motl Didner and Miryem-Khaye Seigel

An originele yidishe muzikalishe komedye prezentirt mit englishe un rusishe iberkeplekh)
(An original Yiddish musical comedy presented with English and Russian supertitles)

FREE PERFORMANCE (fraye forshtelung):
Thursday, March 8 - Brooklyn College, Whitman
Theater - 2 PM. 718-951-4600

Info: Folksbiene 212-213-2120
www.folksbiene.org

The National Yiddish Theatre—Folksbiene presents "Purim in Khelm" an original musical-comedy presented in Yiddish with English and Russian translation supertitles projected above the stage.

This new Purim Shpiel follows the foolish "Wise men of Chelm" as they plan to present their own Purim play.

Written by Motl Didner and Miryem-Khaye Seigel
Directed by Motl Didner

Starring Ashley Adler, Leizer Burko, Itzy Firestone, Richard Kass, Susanne Nancy Kobb, David Mandelbaum, Stuart Marshall, Freydale Zynstein-Oz, Harry Peerce and Miryem-Khaye Seigel

With Art Bailey, Deborah Strauss and Jeff Warschauer

This is a free event sponsored by The City University of New York

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Modulating Tongues: Translating In & Out of Jazz w Frantic Turtle & Ayelet Rose Gottlieb

Music & Poetry translated from Jazz, English, Hebrew, Russian, Farsi, and French.

Ayelet Rose Gottlieb Quartet
Frantic Turtle

March 8th, 7pm
Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery (b/n Houston and Bleecker)
$6
www.myspace.com/franticturtle
www.ayeletrose.com
upcoming.org/event/152662
for flyer

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La MaMa E.T.C. is proud to present the World Premier of

REPUBLIC OF DREAMS
--- Inspired by the writing, artwork and life of Bruno Schulz ---
A new piece by Double Edge Theatre

The Annex at La MaMa E.T.C.
74 A EAST 4TH STREET

Mar 8 - 18, 2007
Thursday - Saturday at 7:30pm
Sun at 2:30pm & 7:30pm

La MaMa E.T.C is located at 74A East 4th St. between 2nd Avenue and The Bowery
(F/V to 2nd Avenue, 6 to Astor Place, N/R to 8th St.)

TICKETS :$20 Box Office (212) 475-7710
Student & senior tickets are $15 www.lamama.org

"Republic of Dreams", takes the magic realism writings and imaginings of WWII-era Polish-Jewish artist Bruno Schulz (1892-1942), adapting his lush, magical and sometimes erotic drawings to the stage. Using the theatre's signature style of physicality, imagery, puppetry, live instrumental and choral music, Double Edge deeply explores Schulz' powerful prose and life, as well as his banal death at the hands of a jealous Nazi, to create an unforgettable journey through the human experience in the modern world. "Republic of Dreams" is conceived and directed by Stacy Klien.

Double Edge Theatre, based in Ashfield, MA, is a creator of dynamic and visually stunning theater pieces. It has a unique approach, by establishing a home "The Farm" where the artist can practice, receive training, research and conduct cultural exchanges with other artists. Double Edge Theatre is widely renowned for long-term collaborations, classic literature adaptations, and original theater performances.

If you would like to arrange a group of students to see this production, please contact Kiku Sakai at 212-254-6468. This is a great opportunity for students of various majors such as Art, Theatre, Slavic and Jewish Studies and Literature to explore the culture and history of the early 20th Century in Poland. Double Edge Theatre would be happy to give your students a post-performance discussion on the production. Our student rate is $15. Please share this information with your colleague.

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The Valley Klezmer Band has ongoing rehearsal on Thursday nights from 7:30–9pm at the Lander-Grinspoon Academy in Northampton, MA, and occasionally in Amherst!!! Bring your instrument and play!!! Join the VKB and play klezmer and Israeli party music! Learn klezmer dance-forms such as khosidls, freylekhs and horas. You'll also learn the basics of making band arrangements.

The VKB is a performing ensemble open to the community. You should have at least intermediate competency on your instrument, and be able to read music or learn quickly by ear. Sheet music and CDs will be provided. The fee is $50 - $100, sliding scale, for around 10 sessions.

Scholarships are available.

Please email Amy Rose (preferred) or call 413-253-3831.

The VKO is directed by Amy Rose, flutist, pianist and accordionist. In 1987, Amy founded Klezamir, one of New England's premier klezmer bands. Klezamir recorded four CDs and has performed at hundreds of concerts and parties around New England. Amy also teaches piano and flute. Please email Amy Rose (preferred) or call 413-253-3831. The VKO is supported by a grant from the Harold Grinspoon Foundation

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This year’s Festival will be held from March 8-25 and feature concerts throughout the Bay Area. Performers include Aires de Sefarad; Michael Alpert; Peter Apfelbaum; Avi Avital; Steven Bernstein; Dan Cantrell; Kitka; Klezmer Buenos Aires; Pharaoh's Daughter and more!

Tonight, Opening Night: Musical Fortunes: New music based on Jewish and Romani (“Gypsy”) Routes. A world premiere of new music based on two rich traditions, mined by Oakland composer/performer Dan Cantrell with Kitka Women’s Vocal Ensemble, Michael Alpert, Rumen Shopov and dancers Rachel Brice and Elizabeth Strong.

For more information: www.jewishmusicfestival.org

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Dear friends of all things Jewish,

Let My People Sing will feature 7 world class concerts in the Los Angeles area from March 7-11.

The programs will feature music by Golem, The Afro-Semitic Experience, Theodore Bikel, Gidi Gov, Danny Sanderson, Junoon, Pharaoh's Daughter, Debbie Friedman, Julie Silver, Jason Alexander and over a dozen other artists. This years festival is dedicated toward raising funds or Jewish World Watch an organization which brings relief to the people of Darfur.

I would grateful if you would please pass on this link to family and friends in the Southern California area.

Craig Taubman
www.letmypeoplesing.com

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