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Klezmer Jam!

Sunday, June 3, 2012, 1:00pm until 3:00pm
Main Line Reform Temple
410 Montgomery Ave,
Wynnewood, PA 19096-1399

Second in a new series of Philadelphia Klezmer Jams.

Play some tunes with our house band, perform in the cabaret, or do some dancing!

Presented by Susan Watts and the Community Klezmer Initiative.
www.facebook.com/klezmerjam

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Tarras Band—East Village Klezmer Series

Wednesday, May 30 at 20:00
The Sixth Street Community Synagogue
325 E. Sixth Street
New York, NY 10003

4:30–6:00PM Yiddish Class taught by Dmitri Slepovitch $25
6–7:30PM Klezmer Workshop led by Aaron Alexander and various esteemed guests $25
8–9:15PM Tarras Band
9:30–11PM Klezmer Jam Session, led by Aaron Alexander and guests

Featuring:
Pete Sokolow—piano
Michael Winograd—clarinet
Ben Holmes—trumpet
Jim Guttman—bass
David Licht—drums

Full evening pass $35 (includes Workshop or Yiddish Class, Concert, Jam Session & one drink!)

More info: sixthstreetsynagogue.org/special-events

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Dmitri Slepovitch's Hasidic Nigunim Project—East Village Klezmer Series

Wednesday, May 23 at 08:00
The Sixth Street Community Synagogue
325 E. Sixth Street
New York, NY 10003

4:30–6:00PM Yiddish Class taught by Dmitri Slepovitch $25
6–7:30PM Klezmer Workshop led by Aaron Alexander and various esteemed guests $25
8–9:15PM Dmitri Slepovitch's Hasidic Nigunim Project $15 (includes a drink)
9:30–11PM Klezmer Jam Session, led by Aaron Alexander and guests

Full evening pass $35 (includes Workshop or Yiddish Class, Concert, Jam Session & one drink!)

More info: sixthstreetsynagogue.org/special-events

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This month's jam, moved a week to accomodate a Workman's Circle event, found itself smack on Mother's Day. We'll resume the monthly event on next month's first Sunday, June 3.

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April fools for foolish klezmorim. Bring humor and tricks 7-9 pm at the Workmen's Circle.
1762 Beacon Street Brookline, MA

Keyboardists should bring their own boards.

For May the jam will play on the second Sunday, May 13, due to a large event May 6 at the WC. PLease note this in your books

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Wednesday, Mar 21 at 08:00 PM - Sy Kushner Klezmer Ensemble East Village Klezmer Series

7:30PM Klezmer Workshop led by Aaron Alexander and various esteemed guests $25
6 - 7:30PM Yiddish Class taught by Dmitri Slepovitch $25
8 – 9:15PM Sy Kushner Klezmer Ensemble $15 (includes a drink)
9:30 – 11PM Klezmer Jam Session, led by Aaron Alexander and guests

Full evening pass $35 (includes Workshop or Yiddish Class, Concert, Jam Session & one drink!)

The Sy Kushner Klezmer Ensemble, ft. Jeremy Brown, Marty Confurius & Aaron Brown

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Nu, the March jam will be March 4 Sunday 7-9 pm at the Workmen's Circle. 1762 Beacon St. Music available for purchase.

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Well, it happens, the Patriots get to the Super Bowl and then the klezmorim get invited to participate. Rumor has it that Loren Sklamberg will sing the National Anthem and that the Yeshiva University Marching Band will perform at halftime. Even if that doesn't really happen, the Hub-Klez will be likely glued to their TVs.

So, the February jam will be Feb 12 Sunday 7-9 pm at the Workmen's Circle.
1762 Beacon St. Brookline.

Pianists should bring keyboards. Music is available for purchase.

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For the new year, our January klezmer jam is Sunday January 8, not January 1, since we figure people may still be celebrating.

We play 7-9 pm at the Workmen's Circle 1762 Beacon St. Brookline. Pianists
should bring keyboards. Music is available for purchase.

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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

The East Village Klezmer Festival Returns!
A Weekly Celebration of Yiddish Culture and Music

6:00 PM Klezmer Masterclass for musicians of all levels and instruments, taught by drummer Aaron Alexander.

7:00 PM Learn Conversational Yiddush with Dmitri Slepovitch!

8:00 PM Khanike Party with Yale Strom's Hot Pstromi,, Aaron Alexander's Midrash Mish Mosh. Cover is $15 (drink included)

Sixth Street Synagogue
325 E. Sixth Street
New York, NY 10003
212.473.3665

More info: sixthstreetsynagogue.org

The series are co-sponsored by Workmen’s Circle/Arbeiter Ring of NY, Living Traditions/Klez Kamp, and Center for Traditional Music and Dance.

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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

The East Village Klezmer Festival Returns!
A Weekly Celebration of Yiddish Culture and Music

6:00 PM Klezmer Masterclass for musicians of all levels and instruments, taught by drummer Aaron Alexander.

7:00 PM Learn Conversational Yiddush with Dmitri Slepovitch!

8:00 PM Concert featuring The Michael Winograd Klezmer Trio, followed by a klezmer jam session. Cover is $15 (drink included)

Sixth Street Synagogue
325 E. Sixth Street
New York, NY 10003
212.473.3665

More info: sixthstreetsynagogue.org

The series are co-sponsored by Workmen’s Circle/Arbeiter Ring of NY, Living Traditions/Klez Kamp, and Center for Traditional Music and Dance.

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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

The East Village Klezmer Festival Returns!
A Weekly Celebration of Yiddish Culture and Music

6:00 PM Klezmer Masterclass for musicians of all levels and instruments, taught by drummer Aaron Alexander.

7:00 PM Learn Conversational Yiddush with Dmitri Slepovitch!

8:00 PM Concert featuring Joanne Borts, followed by a klezmer jam session. Cover is $15 (drink included)

Sixth Street Synagogue
325 E. Sixth Street
New York, NY 10003
212.473.3665

More info: sixthstreetsynagogue.org

The series are co-sponsored by Workmen’s Circle/Arbeiter Ring of NY, Living Traditions/Klez Kamp, and Center for Traditional Music and Dance.

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

The East Village Klezmer Festival Returns!
A Weekly Celebration of Yiddish Culture and Music

6:00 PM Klezmer Masterclass for musicians of all levels and instruments, taught by drummer Aaron Alexander.

7:00 PM Learn Conversational Yiddush with Dmitri Slepovitch!

8:00 PM Concert featuring Matt Darriau’s Shabbes Elevator, followed by a klezmer jam session. Cover is $15 (drink included)

Sixth Street Synagogue
325 E. Sixth Street
New York, NY 10003
212.473.3665

More info: sixthstreetsynagogue.org

The series are co-sponsored by Workmen’s Circle/Arbeiter Ring of NY, Living Traditions/Klez Kamp, and Center for Traditional Music and Dance.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

The East Village Klezmer Festival Returns!
A Weekly Celebration of Yiddish Culture and Music

6:00 PM Klezmer Masterclass for musicians of all levels and instruments, taught by drummer Aaron Alexander.

7:00 PM Learn Conversational Yiddush with Dmitri Slepovitch!

8:00 PM Concert featuring Klezmerfest, w/Greg Wall and Aaron Alexander, followed by a klezmer jam session. Cover is $15 (drink included)

Sixth Street Synagogue
325 E. Sixth Street
New York, NY 10003
212.473.3665

More info: sixthstreetsynagogue.org

The series are co-sponsored by Workmen’s Circle/Arbeiter Ring of NY, Living Traditions/Klez Kamp, and Center for Traditional Music and Dance.

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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

The East Village Klezmer Festival Returns!
A Weekly Celebration of Yiddish Culture and Music

6:00 PM Klezmer Masterclass for musicians of all levels and instruments, taught by drummer Aaron Alexander.

7:00 PM Learn Conversational Yiddush with Dmitri Slepovitch!

8:00 PM Concert featuring Eve Sicular & Isle of Klezbos, followed by a klezmer jam session. Cover is $15 (drink included)

Sixth Street Synagogue
325 E. Sixth Street
New York, NY 10003
212.473.3665

More info: sixthstreetsynagogue.org

The series are co-sponsored by Workmen’s Circle/Arbeiter Ring of NY, Living Traditions/Klez Kamp, and Center for Traditional Music and Dance.

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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

The East Village Klezmer Festival Returns!
A Weekly Celebration of Yiddish Culture and Music

6:00 PM Klezmer Masterclass for musicians of all levels and instruments, taught by drummer Aaron Alexander.

7:00 PM Learn Conversational Yiddush with Dmitri Slepovitch!

8:00 PM Concert featuring Lisa and Sruli’s Family Band, featuring Zach Mayer, followed by a klezmer jam session. Cover is $15 (drink included)

Sixth Street Synagogue
325 E. Sixth Street
New York, NY 10003
212.473.3665

More info: sixthstreetsynagogue.org

The series are co-sponsored by Workmen’s Circle/Arbeiter Ring of NY, Living Traditions/Klez Kamp, and Center for Traditional Music and Dance.

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Tuesday, Oct 25

The East Village Klezmer Festival Returns!
A Weekly Celebration of Yiddish Culture and Music

6:00 PM Klezmer Masterclass for musicians of all levels and instruments, taught by drummer Aaron Alexander.

7:00 PM Learn Conversational Yiddush with Dmitri Slepovitch!

8:00 PM Jim Guttman's Bessarabian Breakdown, followed by a klezmer jam session. Cover is $15 (drink included)

Sixth Street Synagogue
325 E. Sixth Street
New York, NY 10003
212.473.3665

More info: sixthstreetsynagogue.org

The series are co-sponsored by Workmen’s Circle/Arbeiter Ring of NY, Living Traditions/Klez Kamp, and Center for Traditional Music and Dance.

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Tuesday, Oct 18

The East Village Klezmer Festival Returns!
A Weekly Celebration of Yiddish Culture and Music

6:00 PM Klezmer Masterclass for musicians of all levels and instruments, taught by drummer Aaron Alexander.

7:00 PM Learn Conversational Yiddush with Dmitri Slepovitch!

8:00 PM Sukka Bash! Dmitri Slepovitch, followed by a klezmer jam session. Cover is $15 (drink included)

Sixth Street Synagogue
325 E. Sixth Street
New York, NY 10003
212.473.3665

More info: sixthstreetsynagogue.org

The series are co-sponsored by Workmen’s Circle/Arbeiter Ring of NY, Living Traditions/Klez Kamp, and Center for Traditional Music and Dance.

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Tuesday, Oct 11

The East Village Klezmer Festival Returns!
A Weekly Celebration of Yiddish Culture and Music

6:00 PM Klezmer Masterclass for musicians of all levels and instruments, taught by drummer Aaron Alexander.

7:00 PM Learn Conversational Yiddush with Dmitri Slepovitch!

8:00 PM Concert featuring Joel Rubin and Pete Rushefsky, followed by a klezmer jam session. Cover is $15 (drink included)

Sixth Street Synagogue
325 E. Sixth Street
New York, NY 10003
212.473.3665

More info: sixthstreetsynagogue.org

The series are co-sponsored by Workmen’s Circle/Arbeiter Ring of NY, Living Traditions/Klez Kamp, and Center for Traditional Music and Dance.

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Tuesday, Oct 4

The East Village Klezmer Festival Returns!
A Weekly Celebration of Yiddish Culture and Music

6:00 PM Klezmer Masterclass for musicians of all levels and instruments, taught by drummer Aaron Alexander.

7:00 PM Learn Conversational Yiddush with Dmitri Slepovitch!

8:00 PM Concert featuring Lisa Gutkin, trio w/Pete Rushefsky and Remy Yulzariviolin, followed by a klezmer jam session. Cover is $15 (drink included)

Sixth Street Synagogue
325 E. Sixth Street
New York, NY 10003
212.473.3665

More info: sixthstreetsynagogue.org

The series are co-sponsored by Workmen’s Circle/Arbeiter Ring of NY, Living Traditions/Klez Kamp, and Center for Traditional Music and Dance.

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Tuesday, September 27

The East Village Klezmer Festival Returns!
A Weekly Celebration of Yiddish Culture and Music

6:00 PM Klezmer Masterclass for musicians of all levels and instruments, taught by drummer Aaron Alexander.

7:00 PM Learn Conversational Yiddush with Dmitri Slepovitch!

8:00 PM Concert featuring KlezmerFest, followed by a klezmer jam session. Cover is $15 (drink included)

Sixth Street Synagogue
325 E. Sixth Street
New York, NY 10003
212.473.3665

More info: sixthstreetsynagogue.org

The series are co-sponsored by Workmen’s Circle/Arbeiter Ring of NY, Living Traditions/Klez Kamp, and Center for Traditional Music and Dance.

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Tuesday, September 20

The East Village Klezmer Festival Returns!
A Weekly Celebration of Yiddish Culture and Music

6:00 PM Klezmer Masterclass for musicians of all levels and instruments, taught by drummer Aaron Alexander, $25.

7:00 PM Learn Conversational Yiddush with Dmitri Slepovitch, $20.!

8:00 PM Concert featuring violin virtuoso Alicia Svigals with accordionist Christina Crowder and bassist Ari Folman-Cohen, $15.

9:30 PM Klezmer Jam Session, led by Margot Leverett, Pete Rushefsky, Aaron Alexander and guests, with Yiddish dance instruction by Lisa Mayer, Deborah Strauss, or Adrianne Greenbaum and guests. $5

Sixth Street Synagogue
325 E. Sixth Street
New York, NY 10003
212.473.3665

Tix: $15 for show only, or $35 for full evening pass (includes Workshop or Yiddish Class, Concert, Jam Session & one drink)

More info: sixthstreetsynagogue.org

The series are co-sponsored by Workmen’s Circle/Arbeiter Ring of NY, Living Traditions/Klez Kamp, and Center for Traditional Music and Dance.

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Klezmer dance and jam at the New England Folk Festival
Sunday April 17, 2011
Mansfield High School, Mansfield MA

At 11 AM, join us for an open klezmer jam. Sheet music will be provided.

And at 2:30 PM, Jacon Bloom will lead easy dances to klezmer music, which can be followed with a minimum of teaching. Mostly circle dances, such as the freylakhs, bulgar, slow hora, chusidl, and terkisher.

Both events will have live music by the band Shver un Shviger.

For festival information, see http://neffa.org

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Sunday 13 March 2011
Klezmer Workshop, 12.15 - 1.15 pm
Klezmer Session, 2 - 4pm

The Boot, 116 Cromer Street, Kings Cross, London, WC1H 8BS
Return of the monthly London Klezmer Session

Come early for the workshop and learn a tune and something about klezmer style. Then enjoy the jam, and carry on to the Hopkele (see below)!

Children welcome. Info and tunes.
Workshop £5 Jam Free

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Sunday 13 February 2011
Klezmer Workshop, 12.15 - 1.15 pm
Klezmer Session, 2 - 4pm

The Boot, 116 Cromer Street, Kings Cross, London, WC1H 8BS
Return of the monthly London Klezmer Session

Come early for the workshop and learn a tune and something about klezmer style. Then enjoy the jam, and carry on to the Hopkele (see below)!

Children welcome. Info and tunes. Next date: Sunday 13 March
Workshop £5 Jam Free

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Columbia University's Klezmer Palooza January 2011
January 29-30, 2011
Sponsored by the Music Performance Program of Columbia University (MPP)
Contact: http://columbia.klezmer.org/

Come join enthusiastic young Klezmer musicians at Klezmer Palooza 2011, hosted by the Columbia Klezmer Band! The festival will take place starting Saturday night January 29th with some casual jamming, Yiddish dancing and gathering of Klezmer musicians, followed by a day of workshops from 10 am- 4 pm lead by world renowned Klezmer musicians in Columbia's Dodge Hall. Sunday January 30 will wrap up with a cabaret-style concert on Columbia's campus from 5-7 pm given by participating students and workshop leaders alike in a fun and intimate setting on campus.
Attending the workshops is free for students, however there will be a suggested donation fee of 15$ per student to help the Columbia Klezmer Band cover the costs of inviting workshop leaders and reserving the space for the festival. All participants must fund their own travel and meals throughout the weekend. Visiting students who don't have housing in New York City can ask ahead of time to be hosted by Columbia Klezmer Band students.

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Columbia University's Klezmer Palooza January 2011
January 29-30, 2011
Sponsored by the Music Performance Program of Columbia University (MPP)
Contact: http://columbia.klezmer.org/

Come join enthusiastic young Klezmer musicians at Klezmer Palooza 2011, hosted by the Columbia Klezmer Band! The festival will take place starting Saturday night January 29th with some casual jamming, Yiddish dancing and gathering of Klezmer musicians, followed by a day of workshops from 10 am- 4 pm lead by world renowned Klezmer musicians in Columbia's Dodge Hall. Sunday January 30 will wrap up with a cabaret-style concert on Columbia's campus from 5-7 pm given by participating students and workshop leaders alike in a fun and intimate setting on campus.
Attending the workshops is free for students, however there will be a suggested donation fee of 15$ per student to help the Columbia Klezmer Band cover the costs of inviting workshop leaders and reserving the space for the festival. All participants must fund their own travel and meals throughout the weekend. Visiting students who don't have housing in New York City can ask ahead of time to be hosted by Columbia Klezmer Band students.

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This month we'll meet the second Sunday instead of the first. That is Dec. 12

.Workmen's Circle building, 1762 Beacon St., Brookline
7:00 - 9:00pm

A wonderful place to enjoy the wonderful legacy of Klezmer music in an
informal and
friendly atmosphere. We play from music, available at the jam. We have a
variety of instruments, and welcome players at all levels. Keyboardists
should bring electric keyboards if possible.

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Monday 22 November, 6.30-8pm

London Klezmer Orchestra
One KX, 120 Cromer Street, London WC1H 8BS

The London Klezmer Orchestra meets to practise repertoire and arrange music in a relaxed environment. All instruments welcome.

Tunes and arrangements online are at www.ilanacravitz.com/Klezorchestra.html.

The rehearsal venue is on the corner of Judd Street, which comes off the Euston Road directly opposite St Pancras/British Library

Session £5

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Monday 1 November, 6.30-8pm

London Klezmer Orchestra
One KX, 120 Cromer Street, London WC1H 8BS

The London Klezmer Orchestra meets to practise repertoire and arrange music in a relaxed environment. All instruments welcome.

Tunes and arrangements online are at www.ilanacravitz.com/Klezorchestra.html.

The rehearsal venue is on the corner of Judd Street, which comes off the Euston Road directly opposite St Pancras/British Library

Future dates: November 22

Session £5

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Klezmerstammtisch
Friday, October 15 at 8:30pm
Café Oberwasser
Zionskirchstraße 6

More info: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=256967461702

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The Workmen's Circle Klezmer Ensemble session

Led by famed klezmer musician Jeff Warschauer

Play wonderful music while making new friends and having a great time!

Tuesday, October 12th from 6:30-8:30 PM

* For all instrumentalists who play and read music (intermediate level and above)
* Study with an internationally recognized master instructor
* Learn tunes from the diverse klezmer tradition
* Develop tools for improvisation

Single session class fee: $30. $25 for Workmen's Circle members.

Sessions will take place at the Workmen's Circle, 45 East 33 Street, Manhattan (between Park and Madison).

Jeff Warschauer (guitar, mandolin, vocals)
Internationally renowned as an instrumentalist, Yiddish singer and teacher. He is a member of the Strauss/Warschauer Duo, and was a long-time member of the Klezmer Conservatory Band. Jeff is Founding Artistic Director of KlezKanada, is on the faculty of Columbia University, and is pursuing graduate studies in the cantorial program at the Jewish Theological Seminary.

For more information, please contact Sara Lerman by phone at (212) 889-6800 ext. 252
www.circle.org
www.klezmerduo.com

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Monday 11 October, 6.30-8pm

London Klezmer Orchestra
One KX, 120 Cromer Street, London WC1H 8BS

The London Klezmer Orchestra meets to practise repertoire and arrange music in a relaxed environment. All instruments welcome.

Tunes and arrangements online are at www.ilanacravitz.com/Klezorchestra.html.

The rehearsal venue is on the corner of Judd Street, which comes off the Euston Road directly opposite St Pancras/British Library

Future dates: November 1, 22

Session £5

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Chantons yiddish ! Jouons klezmer !

Lundi 21 juin 2010
18h45 : ouverture des portes
19h00 : « Di shtreymlen on kop »
Musique, chants (en yiddish) et danses de mariage interprétés par :
Maeva Castier – chant, Dan Fliderbaum – clarinette, Marion Buisset - accordéon.

19h30 : Rachel Goldberg
Interprète a capella quelques mélodies yiddish traditionnelles.

19h45 : Chorale de la Maison de la culture yiddish « Tshiribim »
Chef de choeur : Shura Lipovsky
Mélodies yiddish traditionnelles et de composition récente interprétées par la Chorale de la Maison de la culture yiddish.

20h15 : Atelier de musique klezmer
Sous la direction de Marthe Desrosières, l'atelier de musique klezmer de la Maison de la culture yiddish composé d'instrumentistes amateurs de tous âges, vous donne quelques aperçus de son travail.

Scène ouverte : la fête bat son plein...
Tous les musiciens présents et chanteurs sont invités à faire "un bœuf".

Télécharger le programme

Entrée libre

Programme disponible sur le site officiel de la Fête de la musique.
- - - - -
Sing Yiddish! Play klezmer!

Monday, June 21, 2010
Open from 6.45 p.m.
7.00 p.m: « Di shtreymlen on kop »
Music, Yiddish wedding songs and dances songs interpreted by:
Maeva Castier – singing, Dan Fliderbaum – clarinet, Marion Buisset - accordion.

7.30 p.m.: Rachel Goldberg
Several traditional Yiddish melodies interpreted a capella.

7.45 p.m.: Chorale of the Paris Yiddish Center « Tshiribim »
Led by: Shura Lipovsky
Yiddish melodies, traditional and of recent composition, interpreted by the Chorale of the Paris Yiddish Center

8.15 p.m.: Klezmer music workshop
Directed by Marthe Desrosières, klezmer workshop of the Paris Yiddish Center, composed of amateur musicians of all ages, will pl ay a sampling of their work.

“Open House” – All singers and musicians present are invited to join in a jam session.

Entrance free of charge.

Program available on the official website of the “Fête de la musique”.

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June Jam time at the Workmen's Circle building,
1762 Beacon St.,
Brookline, MA
Sunday June 6, 7:00 - 9:00pm

Come play klezmer in an informal and friendly atmosphere. We play from
music, available at the jam. We have a variety of instruments, and welcome players at all levels. Keyboardists should bring electric keyboards if possible.

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Come join us for the 4th iteration of The Oldest Established Permanent Floating Klezmer Jam In New York (In Boston). Charts will be available online for download following your RSVP.
For more information, contact us through our facebook page.
Porter Square, Cambridge, MA
5/23/2010
6:30-9:00 PM

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WC klezmer jam is rescheduled to this Sunday at 1762 Beacon St, Brookline, 7-9 pm
Keyboardists should bring electric keyboards if available
1762 Beacon Street Brookline, MA
circleboston.org

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Klezmer dance and jam at NEFFA
Sunday April 25, 2010
Dance at 10 AM, jam at 1 PM
Mansfield High School, Mansfield MA

The New England Folk Festival will include two klezmer events.

At 10 AM, there will be a klezmer dance led by Jacob Bloom, with music by Shver un Shviger. It will feature easy traditional Yiddish dances, which can be followed with a minimum of teaching: mostly circle dances, and one or two couple dances, such as the freylakhs, bulgar, slow hora, chusidl, and grand march.

At 1 PM, the band will lead an open klezmer jam. Bring your instruments (or your voice)! No experience necessary, and sheet music will be provided.

For more info, see
www.neffa.org or
Shver un Shviger .

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Once again, the Super Bowl halftime show will feature the Delancey Street Third Line Herring and Whitefish Klezmer Ensemble. Early reports indicate they will be playing “Ven kumn arayn di tsadikim.” So, we’re staying home to listen. Hence the February jam will be Feb 14 instead of Feb 7 - 7-9 pm at Workmen’s Circle 1762 Beacon St, Brookline, MA.

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For November, the Workmen's Circle klezmer jam will be Sunday, Nov. 8, 7-9 pm.(instead of Nov. 1).

We play at the Workmen's Circle, 1762 Beacon Street in Brookline, about 5 blocks west of Washington Square, which is about 12 blocks west of Coolidge Corner, right on the Green Line Beacon Street route. Just tell the conductor, “Ich vel gayn in ArbeterRing.”

We play from printed music, which we will have available in C and B-flat. All levels of players are welcome. There is a piano, though keyboard players are urged to bring a portable keyboard.

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Royal Oak, 42 Sparrows Herne, Bushey WD23 1FU

A klezmer fidl kapelye (string ensemble) kicks off a weekend of string mayhem, with live music and instrument makers. Featuring Ilana Cravitz, Laoise Davidson, Francesca Ter-Berg, and Carol Isaacs.
Free event. More information: http://artists-musicians.vivastreet.co.uk/artists-musicians+bushey/fiddle-hell-in-bushey/17161268

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Sunday 11 October

Klezmer Workshop
12.15 - 1.15pm

Klezmer Session
2 - 4pm

The Cross Kings, 126 York Way, London N1

The monthly London Klezmer Session. Come early for the workshop and learn a tune and something about klezmer style. Come for lunch at 1, or for playing (we generally start around 2pm): bring an instrument and a tune, or just come to shmooze & booze. The pub does great food and has comfy sofas, too. Children welcome.

Info and tunes at www.ilanacravitz.com/jams.html.
Workshop £5; Jam £1

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As we do each year, we start the year with our September Workmen's Circle klezmer jam on Sunday, Sept. 13, 7-9 pm because the first Sunday, Sept. 6, is on Labor Day weekend when many people are away.

We play at the Workmen's Circle, 1762 Beacon Street in Brookline, about 5 blocks west of Washington Square, which is about 12 blocks west of Coolidge Corner, right on the Green Line Beacon Street route. Just tell the conductor, “Ich vel gayn in ArbeterRing.”

We play from printed music, which we will have available in C and B-flat. All levels of players are welcome. There is a piano, though keyboard players are urged to bring a portable keyboard.

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Sunday 13 September

Klezmer Workshop
12.15 - 1.15pm

Klezmer Session
2 - 4pm

The Cross Kings, 126 York Way, London N1

The monthly London Klezmer Session. Come early for the workshop and learn a tune and something about klezmer style. Come for lunch at 1, or for playing (we generally start around 2pm): bring an instrument and a tune, or just come to shmooze & booze. The pub does great food and has comfy sofas, too. Children welcome.

Info and tunes at www.ilanacravitz.com/jams.html. Next date: Sunday 11 October

Workshop £5; Jam £1

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The internationally renowned and
only annual rural–based summer festival of
yiddish / jewish culture and the arts returns for a 14th year in 2009

Monday August 24th, 2009 (5pm) to Sunday August 30th, 2007

KlezKanada takes place at Camp B'Nai Brith—St. Agathe (Lantier), Quebec Online Directions

Registration now open—register online, even.
www.klezkanada.org

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The internationally renowned and
only annual rural–based summer festival of
yiddish / jewish culture and the arts returns for a 14th year in 2009

Monday August 24th, 2009 (5pm) to Sunday August 30th, 2007

KlezKanada takes place at Camp B'Nai Brith—St. Agathe (Lantier), Quebec Online Directions

Registration now open—register online, even.
www.klezkanada.org

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The internationally renowned and
only annual rural–based summer festival of
yiddish / jewish culture and the arts returns for a 14th year in 2009

Monday August 24th, 2009 (5pm) to Sunday August 30th, 2007

KlezKanada takes place at Camp B'Nai Brith—St. Agathe (Lantier), Quebec Online Directions

Registration now open—register online, even.
www.klezkanada.org

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The internationally renowned and
only annual rural–based summer festival of
yiddish / jewish culture and the arts returns for a 14th year in 2009

Monday August 24th, 2009 (5pm) to Sunday August 30th, 2007

KlezKanada takes place at Camp B'Nai Brith—St. Agathe (Lantier), Quebec Online Directions

Registration now open—register online, even.
www.klezkanada.org

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The internationally renowned and
only annual rural–based summer festival of
yiddish / jewish culture and the arts returns for a 14th year in 2009

Monday August 24th, 2009 (5pm) to Sunday August 30th, 2007

KlezKanada takes place at Camp B'Nai Brith—St. Agathe (Lantier), Quebec Online Directions

Registration now open—register online, even.
www.klezkanada.org

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The internationally renowned and
only annual rural–based summer festival of
yiddish / jewish culture and the arts returns for a 14th year in 2009

Monday August 24th, 2009 (5pm) to Sunday August 30th, 2007

KlezKanada takes place at Camp B'Nai Brith—St. Agathe (Lantier), Quebec Online Directions

Registration now open—register online, even.
www.klezkanada.org

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The internationally renowned and
only annual rural–based summer festival of
yiddish / jewish culture and the arts returns for a 14th year in 2009

Monday August 24th, 2009 (5pm) to Sunday August 30th, 2007

KlezKanada takes place at Camp B'Nai Brith—St. Agathe (Lantier), Quebec Online Directions

Registration now open—register online, even.
www.klezkanada.org

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Sunday 14 June
Klezmer Workshop: 12.15 - 1.15pm
Klezmer Jam Session: 2 - 4pm

The Cross Kings, 126 York Way, London N1

The monthly London Klezmer Session. Come early for the workshop and learn a tune and something about klezmer style. Come for lunch at 1, or for playing (we generally start around 2pm): bring an instrument and a tune, or just come to shmooze & booze. The pub does great food and has comfy sofas, too. Children welcome. Info and tunes. Next date: Sunday 19 April

Workshop £5; Jam £1

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The April Workmen's Circle klezmer jam is Sunday, Apr. 5, 7-9 pm at the Workmen's Circle, 1762 Beacon Street in Brookline, about 5 blocks west of Washington Square, which is about 12 blocks west of Coolidge Corner, right on the Green Line Beacon Street route. We play from printed music, which we will have available in C and B-flat. All levels of players are welcome. There is a piano, though keyboard players are urged to bring a portable keyboard.

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Sunday 5 April
Klezmer Session: 1 - 4pm

The Cross Kings, 126 York Way, London N1

The monthly London Klezmer Session. Come early for the workshop and learn a tune and something about klezmer style. Come for lunch at 1, or for playing (we generally start around 2pm): bring an instrument and a tune, or just come to shmooze & booze. The pub does great food and has comfy sofas, too. Children welcome. Info and tunes. Next date: Sunday 15 February. Jam £1

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Neo chassidic techno impro nanach house jam session
simantov orchestra
Saturday, February 21, 2009
9:00pm - 11:30pm
1139 college st - deleon white gallery
Toronto, ON

Tel: 416 464 2601

free entrance .2nd chassidic techno impro nanach meuman house jam session. simantov production.

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Sunday 15 February
Klezmer Workshop: 12 - 1pm
Klezmer Session: 1 - 4pm

The Cross Kings, 126 York Way, London N1

The monthly London Klezmer Session. Come early for the workshop and learn a tune and something about klezmer style. Come for lunch at 1, or for playing (we generally start around 2pm): bring an instrument and a tune, or just come to shmooze & booze. The pub does great food and has comfy sofas, too. Children welcome. Info and tunes. Next date: Sunday 15 February. Workshop £5; Jam £1

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The February Workmen's Circle klezmer jam is Sunday, Feb. 1, 7-9 pm at the Workmen's Circle, 1762 Beacon Street in Brookline, about 5 blocks west of Washington Square, which is about 12 blocks west of Coolidge Corner, right on the Green Line Beacon Street route. We play from printed music, which we will have available in C and B-flat. All levels of players are welcome. There is a piano, though keyboard players are urged to bring a portable keyboard.

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Monday 19 January 2008
7.30 - 9.30pm

NEW London Klezmer Orchestra

Inn on the Green, 3 Thorpe Close,
Ladbroke Grove, London W10 5XL

Join the Klezmer Orchestra that meets every couple of weeks in Ladbroke Grove. From trad klezmer to eclectic doyne-ish—you get to choose the repertoire and help arrange the music.

Info: William Millis: 020 8969 7019
Sessions £4 each

From Ladbroke Grove tube: cross over & walk under the motorway to your left-then turn right into Thorpe Close. Look for a balcony & come upstairs. Buses: 7, 15, 23, 52, 295 & 452.
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Sunday 18 January 2009

Klezmer Workshop: 12 - 1pm
London Klezmer Session: 1 - 4pm

The Cross Kings, 126 York Way, N1

A festive version of the London klezmer session, which is once a month on a Sunday afternoon. Bring an instrument and a tune, or just come to shmooze & booze. The pub does great food and has comfy sofas, too... Info and tunes.

Workshop £5; Jam £1.

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The January Workmen's Circle klezmer jam is Sunday, Jan. 4, 7-9 pm at the Workmen's Circle, 1762 Beacon Street in Brookline, about 5 blocks west of Washington Square, which is about 12 blocks west of Coolidge Corner, right on the Green Line Beacon Street route. We play from printed music, which we will have available in C and B-flat. All levels of players are welcome. There is a piano, though keyboard players are urged to bring a portable keyboard.

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Sunday 21 December 2008

Klezmer Workshop: 12 - 1pm
London Klezmer Session: 1 - 4pm

The Cross Kings, 126 York Way, N1

A festive version of the London klezmer session, which is once a month on a Sunday afternoon. Bring an instrument and a tune, or just come to shmooze & booze. The pub does great food and has comfy sofas, too... Info and tunes. Next date: Sunday 18 January.

Workshop £5; Jam £1.

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The December Workmen's Circle klezmer jam is Sunday, Dec. 14 (the second Sunday for this month) , 7-9 pm at the Workmen's Circle, 1762 Beacon Street in Brookline, about 5 blocks west of Washington Square, which is about 12 blocks west of Coolidge Corner, right on the Green Line Beacon Street route. We play from printed music, which we will have available in C and B-flat. All levels of players are welcome. There is a piano, though keyboard players are urged to bring a portable keyboard.

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The October Workmen's Circle klezmer jam is Sunday, Oct. 5 , 7-9 pm at the Workmen's Circle, 1762 Beacon Street in Brookline, about 5 blocks west of Washington Square, which is about 12 blocks west of Coolidge Corner, right on the Green Line Beacon Street route. We play from printed music, which we will have available in C and B-flat. All levels of players are welcome. There is a piano, though keyboard players are urged to bring a portable keyboard.

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The Folk Arts Center of New England and the Beebe Estate are doing a series of jam sessions on 4th Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30pm, at the Beebe Estate, 235 W. Foster St., Melrose, MA.

Steve Rauch will be leading a Jam Session of Klezmer music on Wednesday night, March 26, 2008 at the Beebe Estate in Melrose, MA. No experience is necessary, enthusiasm for a good time is the only requirement. Musicians of any level and listeners ("appreciators"!) are all welcome.

This is a monthly event, free of charge and supported by a grant from the Melrose Cultural Council. The Beebe Estate is located at 235 West Foster Street, Melrose.

One does not need experience to participate in and enjoy this session. Sheet music will be supplied and Steve will lead and encourage participation by all who attend. To sweeten the deal, pastries will be supplied by the Bohemian Coffeehouse!

The Folk Arts Center of New England is a non-profit arts organization, with offices in Melrose, dedicated to promoting the participation in and appreciation of the traditional folk arts of many cultures, particularly music and dance.

For more information, contact the Folk Arts Center: 781-662-7475, www.facone.org

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March Workmen's Circle klezmer jam is 7-9 pm on March 2, 2008 at the Workmen's Circle, at 1762 Beacon Street in Brookline, about 5 blocks west of Washington Square, which is about 12 blocks west of Coolidge Corner, right on the Green Line Beacon Street route. We play from printed music, which we will have available in C and B-flat. All levels of players are welcome. There is a creaky piano, though keyboard players are welcome to bring a portable keyboard in case more than one pianist shows up

Below is the likely order of music for this week (though we may not get to them all). This way people can practice if they want, and also have it sorted in order. There may be new pieces handed out as well

1. Bobover Wedding March
2. Sadegurer Khosidl/Mazel Tov
3. Gasn Nign
4. Freilachs Dm #1 and #2/Alte Tsiganer
5. Eli Ata/Vos Vet Zayn
6. Varetsky Pass medley-Tiraspolar Bulgar/ Fanfara Suceava/ Stanislaver Bulgar
7. Naches fun Kinder
8. SB24/SB6/Bender’s Bulgar
9. Merlin 1,2,4
10. Miserlou
11. Gypsy/Hora Fetelor/German's Freilachs
12. Gut Nacht Vals/Shapiro's Korochod
13. Waltz medley: Mazel/Oi Shloimele/All My Love
14. Tantz,Tantz

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KlezKabaret and Jam Session led by Frank London!

Open to the Public!
Join us on Thursday, February 21st for a KlezKabaret featuring some of the hottest new talents on the Klezmer scene. The Kabaret will be followed by a rockin' Jam Session led by Frank London.

Where: Bistro Parc des Princes, 5293 Avenue du Parc
When: February 21, 2008 - 8:30 until late
How Much: $10 at the door (free for full-time participants of the Winter-Session)

For more information, contact Avia Moore by email or by phone 514.993.2842.

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Shira Kayam (Song Like an Ocean) singing group
Saturday, February 16, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Temple Hillel B'nai Torah, 120 Corey Street, West Roxbury
Join others who love to sing and grow spiritually (drumming included). No Hebrew knowledge is necessary. The event is free. For more information, call 617-323-0486.

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Once again the Patriots have shown themselves unable to accommodate our jam schedule. We have agreed to postpone the jam. In exchange, the halftime show will include a klezmer performance by a group to be chosen at random from an unknown drawing at a secret location.

Klezmer Jam Sunday will be Feb. 10 instead of Feb. 3 because of the Super Bowl.

Workmen's Circle building, 1762 Beacon St., Brookline
7:00 - 9:00pm

It's a place to enjoy the wonderful legacy of Klezmer music in an informal and friendly atmosphere. We play from music, available at the jam. We have a variety of instruments, and welcome players at all levels. Keyboardists should bring electric keyboards if possible.

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Once again the Patriots have shown themselves unable to accommodate our jam schedule. We have agreed to postpone the jam. In exchange, the halftime show will include a klezmer performance by a group to be chosen at random from an unknown drawing at a secret location.

Klezmer Jam Sunday will be Feb. 10 instead of Feb. 3 because of the Super Bowl.

Workmen's Circle building, 1762 Beacon St., Brookline
7:00 - 9:00pm

It's a place to enjoy the wonderful legacy of Klezmer music in an informal and friendly atmosphere. We play from music, available at the jam. We have a variety of instruments, and welcome players at all levels. Keyboardists should bring electric keyboards if possible.

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Klezmer Jam Sunday December 2
Workmen's Circle building, 1762 Beacon St., Brookline
7:00 - 9:00pm

It's a place to enjoy the wonderful legacy of Klezmer music in an informal and friendly atmosphere. We play from music, available at the jam. We have a variety of instruments, and welcome players at all levels. Keyboardists should bring electric keyboards if possible.

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Chicken Soup for the Ears?

Come and join the London Klezmer Collective's monthly second-Sunday jam at the Cross Kings. Next session: Sunday 11 November between 1 and 4pm. Out-of-towners particularly welcome!

The capital's first regular klezmer session has found a home: the Cross Kings. While you're playing or listening, eat lunch, have a coffee, booze, shmooze or just relax in the deep sofas and convivial atmosphere of this great central London pub. There might even be a bit of dancing! The Cross Kings is at 126 York Way, London N1 0AX, a 10-minute walk from Kings Cross station with local parking. Visit www.thecrosskings.co.uk for details.

Klezmer, the celebratory and soulful music of the Jews of eastern Europe, is the new flavour of the month. Anyone interested in playing or listening to klezmer is welcome to come along; no experience is necessary. Join skilled professionals, rank amateurs, home-grown talent and perhaps even some international visitors. For more klezmer information and sheet music for some of the tunes we might play visit www.ilanacravitz.com/jams.htm.

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Klezmer Jam Sunday November 4
Workmen's Circle building, 1762 Beacon St., Brookline
7:00 - 9:00pm

This month we'll play baseball tunes from Old Flatbush to commemorate the World Series.

But seriously, a place to enjoy the wonderful legacy of Klezmer music in an informal and friendly atmosphere. We play from music, available at the jam. We have a variety of instruments, and welcome players at all levels. Keyboardists should bring electric keyboards if possible.

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Event: Montreal Klezmer Jam
"Come play with us!"
What: Jam Session
Host: KlezKanada Connection
When: Tuesday, October 16 at 7:00pm
Where: Arts Cafe
Corner of Fairmount and Esplanade.
Montreal, QC

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Klezmer Jam Sunday October 14
Workmen's Circle building, 1762 Beacon St., Brookline
7:00 - 9:00pm

This month we'll meet the second Sunday due to the Columbus Day holiday. A place to enjoy the wonderful legacy of Klezmer music in an informal and friendly atmosphere. We play from music, available at the jam. We have a variety of instruments, and welcome players at all levels. Keyboardists should bring electric keyboards if possible.

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Come play klezmer at the WC Klezmer Jam on Sunday Sept. 9 - this is the first jam since summer break, so you must be all eager -

Workmen's Circle building, 1762 Beacon St., Brookline
7:00 - 9:00pm

music available at the jam
keyboardists should bring electric keyboards if they can

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Come play klezmer at the WC Klezmer Jam on Sunday Sept. 9 - this is the first jam since summer break, so you must be all eager -

Workmen's Circle building, 1762 Beacon St., Brookline
7:00 - 9:00pm

music available at the jam
keyboardists should bring electric keyboards if they can

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The Live/Whirled Acoustic Music Series of the Perishable Theater,
Music Director—Marilyn Mair presents:

Bob Moses, percussion with Fishel Bresler, clarinet & mandolin, & Shelley Katsh, piano & accordion, in a program of jazz, klezmer, and original music, presented in an informal concert setting, to be followed by a jam session.

Sunday, June 10th, 3:00 PM at the Perishable Theater, 95 Empire Street, Providence RI
Admission $8

Audience members are invited to bring acoustic instruments for the jam session that will follow the concert.

Concert Information or reservations: 401-331-2695 x101
www.perishable.org

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Sid Beckerman Memorial event

Sid Beckerman, klezmer clarinetist, beloved teacher and mentor to a generation of klezmorim, passed away on April 4, 2007. A tribute to him will be held Monday, May 21 at 8pm at the Congress for Jewish Culture, 25 E. 21st St. ground floor, Manhattan. Musicians and friends are invited to share a tune or story. Sid's musical partner of many years, Peter Sokolow and his protege Margot Leverett will lead an evening of musical memories. For more information contact Margot Leverett by email, or by phone: 718-545-9404.

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Klezzics
Mercredi 25 Avril 2007, 21:00

LES TROIS ARTS
Café culturel
21, rue des Rigoles 75020 Paris
Tél. : 01.43.49.36.27
les3arts.free.fr

Métro :Jourdain, Gambetta ou Pyrénées
Bus :ligne 26 ou 96
Ouvert du mardi au dimanche

En 1er partie :" VODKA KLEZMER BAND "
Ensemble klezmer d'étudiants dirigé par Aymeric PIN
En 2ème partie : "L'ETE DE L'EST"
Violon, clarinette, contrebasse et accordéon
En 3ème partie : " SCENE OUVERTE KLEZMER"

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Klezzics
Mercredi 4 Avril 2007, 21:00

LES TROIS ARTS
Café culturel
21, rue des Rigoles 75020 Paris
Tél. : 01.43.49.36.27
les3arts.free.fr

Métro :Jourdain, Gambetta ou Pyrénées
Bus :ligne 26 ou 96
Ouvert du mardi au dimanche

With :
- Workshop klezmer/balkans of Marianne Entat
- Blanche Neige
- Jam session

-Jam sessions will follow.

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The London Klezmer Session

London’s next Klezmer jam session will be on Sunday 1 April from 3.30-5.30pm at The Stag, 67 Fleet Road, London NW3 2QU. Bring an instrument and a tune, or just come along to enjoy the music and shmooze! Out-of-towners especially welcome. No previous knowledge of klezmer required. Directions to the venue: fancyapint.com/pubs/pub2170.html. Nearest tube: Belsize Park (Northern line), or Silverlink overground: Hampstead Heath.

Bring an instrument and a klezmer tune! Or just come and listen/schmooze.

For more information: www.ilanacravitz.com/jams.html

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Next NOB jam -North of Boston Klez Jam will take place this coming Sunday, March 18, from 12:30-3:00PM at house, 172 Bellevue Rd. (corner of Bellevue and Common St.) in Watertown. Light refreshments provided. Potluck contributions welcome. Sheet music provided. Hope you can come. Bring a friend. Call if you need directions. -Steve Rauch
617-927-7603

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The London Klezmer Session

First Sunday of the month at Leonard's Bar, 42 Northampton Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 0HU.

Sunday 4 February, 3.30-5.30 pm
Sunday 4 March, 3.30-5.30pm
Sunday 1 April, time tbc

Bring an instrument and a klezmer tune! Or just come and listen/schmooze.

For more information: www.ilanacravitz.com/jams.html

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Klez Jam this Sunday, 2/18, 12:30-3PM

172 Bellevue Rd.
Watertown, MA

Call if you need directions - 617-926-7603.

Light refreshments provided; potluck contributions gratefully accepted.
Sheet music provided.
Tell your friends.

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The next Astoria Klezmer Jam Session will be on Wednesday, December 13 7:30-9:30pm at Astoria Center, led by Margot Leverett and open to all. All musicians are welcome to join in, and anyone can come listen or just hang out - it's free! www.AstoriaCenter.org 27-35 Crescent Street, Astoria Queens, 718-278-2680 (N or W train to 30th Ave).

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The London Klezmer Session

First Sunday of the month at Leonard's Bar, 42 Northampton Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 0HU.

Sunday 4 February, 3.30-5.30 pm
Sunday 4 March, 3.30-5.30pm
Sunday 1 April, time tbc

Bring an instrument and a klezmer tune! Or just come and listen/schmooze.

For more information: www.ilanacravitz.com/jams.html

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The next Astoria Klezmer Jam Session will be on Wednesday, December 13 7:30-9:30pm at Astoria Center, led by Margot Leverett and open to all. All musicians are welcome to join in, and anyone can come listen or just hang out - it's free! www.AstoriaCenter.org 27-35 Crescent Street, Astoria Queens, 718-278-2680 (N or W train to 30th Ave). Next jam session will be on Feb. 14.

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The next Astoria Klezmer Jam Session will be on Wednesday, December 13 7:30-9:30pm at Astoria Center, led by Margot Leverett and open to all. All musicians are welcome to join in, and anyone can come listen or just hang out - it's free! www.AstoriaCenter.org 27-35 Crescent Street, Astoria Queens, 718-278-2680 (N or W train to 30th Ave) Upcoming jam sessions will be on Jan. 17 and Feb. 14.

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Klezmer Jam is December 3
Workmen's Circle building, 1762 Beacon St., Brookline
7:00 - 9:00pm
Come play klezmer in an informal and friendly atmosphere. We play from music, available at the jam. We have a variety of instruments, and welcome players at all levels. Keyboardists should bring electric keyboards if possible.

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Klezmer Jam is November 12
Workmen's Circle building, 1762 Beacon St., Brookline
7:00 - 9:00pm
Come enjoy the wonderful legacy of Klezmer music in an informal and friendly atmosphere. We play from music, available at the jam. We have a variety of instruments, and welcome players at all levels. Keyboardists should bring electric keyboards if possible.

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Workmen's Circle klezmer jam is Sunday Oct 15 7-9 pm at the Workmen's Circle, at 1762 Beacon Street in Brookline, about 5 blocks west of Washington Square, which is about 12 blocks west of Coolidge Corner, right on the Green Line Beacon Street route.

We play from printed music, which we will have available in C and B-flat. All levels of players are welcome. There is a piano, though keyboard players are welcome to bring a portable keyboard in case more than one pianist shows up.

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This month's Astoria Klezmer Jam will take place as scheduled Wednesday, June 14 7:30-9:30pm Astoria Center, led by Margot Leverett and open to all. All musicians are welcome to join in, and anyone can come listen or just hang out&it's free. 27-35 Crescent Street Astoria, at 30th Ave. (Take N or W train to 30th Ave). www.AstoriaCenter.org

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Thursday, September 14 @ 7PM - At Cong. Rodeph Sholom, 7 West 83rd Street

Admission: $20, $50 (VIP seating w/reception)
Produced by: Golden Land Concerts & Connections
Musical Director: Zalmen Mlotek
Sponsored by: Oyhoo Festival, Folksbiene Yiddish Theatre, The Workmen's
Circle, YUGNTRUF- Youth for Yiddish, Cong. Rodeph Sholom, Congress for Jewiswh
Culture.

For tickets and info call: 212-683-7816; or visit www.oyhoo.com

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The summer is over and it's time to shpiel. The September klezmer jam is almost here - come play music 7-9 pm on Sunday Sept. 10, 2006 at the Workmen's Circle, at 1762 Beacon Street in Brookline, about 5 blocks west of Washington Square, which is about 12 blocks west of Coolidge Corner, right on the Green Line Beacon Street route.

We play from printed music, which we will have available in C and B-flat. All levels of players are welcome. There is a not-so-good piano, and keyboard players are welcome to bring a portable keyboard, especially in case more than one pianist shows up.

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Join in the excitement of the Mitziut Shiviti Drum Circle at Chcago's Jewish fest on Sunday. Join us from 3:00-3:30 PM near the Jewel Foods Model T car, near the food area. Bring your own drum, borrow one of ours, clap your hands, dance or just hang.

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The June klezmer jam is almost here - come play music 7-9 pm on Sunday June 4, 2006 at the Workmen's Circle, at 1762 Beacon Street in Brookline, about 5 blocks west of Washington Square, which is about 12 blocks west of Coolidge Corner, right on the Green Line Beacon Street route.

We play from printed music, which we will have available in C and B-flat. All levels of players are welcome. There is a piano, though keyboard players are welcome to bring a portable keyboard in case more than one pianist shows up.

PLEASE NOTE: This is the last jam before we stop for the summer. The next jam after this is September 10 (we never do the first Sunday in Sept. since it is Labor Day weekend)

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May klezmer jam is next week - come play music 7-9 pm on Sunday May 7, 2006 at the Workmen's Circle, at 1762 Beacon Street in Brookline, about 5 blocks west of Washington Square, which is about 12 blocks west of Coolidge Corner, right on the Green Line Beacon Street route.

We play from printed music, which we will have available in C and B-flat. All levels of players are welcome. There is a piano, though keyboard players are welcome to bring a portable keyboard in case more than one pianist shows up.

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May klezmer jam is next week - come play music 7-9 pm on Sunday May 7, 2006 at the Workmen's Circle, at 1762 Beacon Street in Brookline, about 5 blocks west of Washington Square, which is about 12 blocks west of Coolidge Corner, right on the Green Line Beacon Street route.

We play from printed music, which we will have available in C and B-flat. All levels of players are welcome. There is a piano, though keyboard players are welcome to bring a portable keyboard in case more than one pianist shows up.

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Freiling iz do! Celebrate it with klezmer.

Come play music 7-9 pm on Sunday April 2, 2006 at the Workmen's Circle, at 1762 Beacon Street in Brookline, about 5 blocks west of Washington Square, which is about 12 blocks west of Coolidge Corner, right on the Green Line Beacon Street route.

We play from printed music, which we will have available in C and B-flat. All levels of players are welcome. There is a piano, though keyboard players are welcome to bring a portable keyboard in case more than one pianist shows up.

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Klezmer Conservatory Band Reunion
and mini-KlezmerFestival

Saturday, March 25, 8pm
Sunday, March 26: workshops 1-3:30; concert 4pm

Special Guests include:
Michael Alpert
Rosalie Gerut
Deborah Strauss
Jeff Warschauer

In this finale to the KlezmerShack's 10th Anniversary, we are pleased to co-sponsor the Klezmer Conservatory Band, plus alumni from over 25 years of yiddish and klezmer musical magic. In addition to the concerts, there will be a mini-Jewish music festival Sunday afternoon featuring everything from "A Taste of Yiddish" to Yiddish song, klezmer, Eastern European Jewish Dancing, klezmer workshops for beginners through advanced musicians, and, of course, a panel discussion on the future of Jewish music.

$22 general; $20 JCC Member
Seniors and students $2 off single ticket price
Youth Ticket $16 General $14 JCC Member
Festival Pass - concert plus workshops $25 general $23 JCC Member

Co-sponsored by the Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Brookline Workmen's Circle, and the KlezmerShack

Continue reading "KCB Reunion, Klezmershack 10th Anniversary, Newton, MA, Mar 25-26" »

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Klezmer Conservatory Band Reunion
and mini-KlezmerFestival

Saturday, March 25, 8pm
Sunday, March 26: workshops 1-3:30; concert 4pm

Special Guests include:
Michael Alpert
Rosalie Gerut
Deborah Strauss
Jeff Warschauer

In this finale to the KlezmerShack's 10th Anniversary, we are pleased to co-sponsor the Klezmer Conservatory Band, plus alumni from over 25 years of yiddish and klezmer musical magic. In addition to the concerts, there will be a mini-Jewish music festival Sunday afternoon featuring everything from "A Taste of Yiddish" to Yiddish song, klezmer, Eastern European Jewish Dancing, klezmer workshops for beginners through advanced musicians, and, of course, a panel discussion on the future of Jewish music.

$22 general; $20 JCC Member
Seniors and students $2 off single ticket price
Youth Ticket $16 General $14 JCC Member
Festival Pass - concert plus workshops $25 general $23 JCC Member

Co-sponsored by the Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Brookline Workmen's Circle, and the KlezmerShack

Continue reading "KCB Reunion, Klezmershack 10th Anniversary, Newton, MA, Mar 25-26" »

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Hello Klezmorim!! We invite you to Klezmerpalooza 2006: The 8th Annual Intercollegiate Klezmer Festival.

Friday, March 17
Peformance: David Krakauer with DJ SoCalled and Sheryl Bailey
9 pm
Grant Recital Hall (Hope St. between Young Orchard Ave. and Benevolent St.)
*You are also invited to a Community Shabbat Dinner at 7:30 pm at Hillel (Brown St. between Angell and Meeting Sts.). We will be joined by Maggid Jhos Singer, a transgender musician, Jewish spiritual leader, meditation teacher and storyteller.

Saturday, March 18
Master Class: David Krakauer with College Bands
10 am
Alumnae Hall (Meeting St. between Brown and Thayer Sts.)

Performance: Klezmer bands from Brown, New England Conservatory, Eastman, Harvard, Northwestern, and more
2 pm
Alumnae Hall

Jam Session: College Klezmer bands, all other musicians
7 pm
The Blue Room (Faunce House, Waterman St. at Brown St.)
*Please bring your instruments!! We will have a weighted keyboard and guitar and bass amps. Bring sheet music if you use it.

Continue reading "Klezmerpalooza 2006, Providence, RI, Mar 17-18" »

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Hello Klezmorim!! We invite you to Klezmerpalooza 2006: The 8th Annual Intercollegiate Klezmer Festival.

Friday, March 17
Peformance: David Krakauer with DJ SoCalled and Sheryl Bailey
9 pm
Grant Recital Hall (Hope St. between Young Orchard Ave. and Benevolent St.)
*You are also invited to a Community Shabbat Dinner at 7:30 pm at Hillel (Brown St. between Angell and Meeting Sts.). We will be joined by Maggid Jhos Singer, a transgender musician, Jewish spiritual leader, meditation teacher and storyteller.

Saturday, March 18
Master Class: David Krakauer with College Bands
10 am
Alumnae Hall (Meeting St. between Brown and Thayer Sts.)

Performance: Klezmer bands from Brown, New England Conservatory, Eastman, Harvard, Northwestern, and more
2 pm
Alumnae Hall

Jam Session: College Klezmer bands, all other musicians
7 pm
The Blue Room (Faunce House, Waterman St. at Brown St.)
*Please bring your instruments!! We will have a weighted keyboard and guitar and bass amps. Bring sheet music if you use it.

Continue reading "Klezmerpalooza 2006, Providence, RI, Mar 17-18" »

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The Bridge Institute
www.nycbridge.com
Presents
M-SOUL - Motzei Shabbat Openmic of Univeral Language
Saturday night, March 4th, 2006, 8 pm
Featuring: Guitar Great! Melvin Sparks

In the international city of NYC, a new program designed to promote the art of improvisation, uniting all citizens from every walk of life.

If you would like to perform, please send and email., or sign-up when you arrive, 1st come, 1st serve basis.

at: Congregation Washington Heights
179th and Pinehurst
take the "A" train to 181, make a right at 179th, entrance in on the side.

Admissions - $10 at the door

Continue reading "M-SOUL, NYC, Mar 4" »

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The next Astoria Klezmer Jam session is Wednesday, March 1, 7:30-9:30pm. Hope to see some of you there.

Klezmer jam session at Astoria Center of Israel, led by Margot Leverett and open to all. All musicians are welcome to join in, and anyone can come listen or just hang out - it's free! This will be the last one before Passover break. Check www.AstoriaCenter.org for updates. 27-35 Crescent Street, Astoria (Queens), New York 718-278-2680

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We had to change the jam to Sunday Feb 12 since we figured many people would want to watch the Super Bowl, even though the Patriots are not playing. You may remember that last year, the Invisible I-95 Foxboro Shetl Marching Band provided a stirring rendition of the Bobover Wedding March during the half-time show. Numerous sportscasters noted the inspirational impact this had on the Patriots.

This year's Super Bowl mysteriously does not include the Patriots (instead it is the Shtolers vs. the Yamfalks), but it does feature the Rolling Stones, and it is rumored that the Detroit Auto-Klez Ensemble will open for the Stones.

At any rate, come play music 7-9 pm on Sunday Feb. 12, 2006 at the Workmen's Circle, at 1762 Beacon Street in Brookline, about 5 blocks west of Washington Square, which is about 12 blocks west of Coolidge Corner, right on the Green Line Beacon Street route.

We play from printed music, which we will have available in C and B-flat. All levels of players are welcome. There is a piano, though keyboard players are welcome to bring a portable keyboard in case more than one pianist shows up.

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The Bridge Institute
Presents M-SOUL - Motzei Shabbat Openmic of Univeral Language

Saturday night, January 28, 8 pm.
Featuring: saxophonist, Andrew Lamb

In the international city of NYC, a new program
designed to promote the art of improvisation, uniting
all citizens from every walk of life.

A night of improvisational music featuring
professional and local musicians from all over NYC.
All are welcome to come and perform with the house
band or with new people. The only requirement is to
speak universal language, there is no singing, its all
about the music! All styles of music are encouraged,
including blues, jazz, klezmir, funk, etc.

With house band - drummer- Shawn Hill (P-Funk),
bassist- Alvin, and guitarist - Jason Caplan
(Naqshon’s Leap)

If you would like to perform, please e-mail NYC Bridge,
or sign-up when you arrive, 1st
come, 1st serve basis.

at: Congregation Washington Heights
179th and Pinehurst
take the “A” train to 181, make a left 10 179th and
make a right to the shul, on the corner, entrance on
the side.

Future shows will showcase major recording artists
from the jazz industry. Check out www.nycbridge.com
for past shows under “Galleries”

Admissions - $10 at the door

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The Workmen's Circle jam for January will be Sunday January 8, 7-9 pm, instead of the usual first Sunday, which is January 1. We were concerned that people would be away, sleeping off the latkes, etc,

We play from printed music, which we will have available in C and B-flat. All levels of players are welcome. There is a piano, though keyboard players are welcome to bring a portable keyboard in case more than one pianist shows up.

The WC is at 1762 Beacon Street in Brookline, about 5 blocks west of Washington Square, which is about 12 blocks west of Coolidge Corner, right on the Green Line Beacon Street route.

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Big Klezmer/Jewish Music New Year's Eve Party at Makor.
Discounted tickets for Klez Kamp attendees.
Featuring:
9PM - Aaron Alexander's Midrash Mish Mosh
10PM - Frank London's Klezmer Brass All-Stars
10:45 - Klezmer Jam Session
11:30 - The Boys of Balagan Boogaloo (w/DJ Shotnez)
also on other floors: Movies, comedy, raffles for a trip to Fiji,
two hour open bar from 10-12 followed by a champagne toast at midnight.

Makor is 35 W. 67th St. between Columbus & Central Park West
$65 pp, $100 per couple advance
$75 at the door.

Continue reading "Klezmer/Jewish Music, NYC, Dec 31" »

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The NOB klezmer jam will be Sunday Dec. 18, 12:30-3 at Steve Rauch's house - 172 Bellevue Rd.
Watertown, MA 02472
Tel: 617-926-7603
It's a brunch, so make sure to being edibles.

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The Bridge Institute
Presents The 2nd performance of - M-SOUL -
"Motzei Shabbat Openmic of Univeral Language"

Saturday night, December 17th, 7:30 pm.

In the international city of NYC, a new program
designed to promote the art of improvisation, uniting
all citizens from every walk of life. A night of
improvisational music featuring professional and local
musicians from all over NYC. All are welcome to come
and perform with the house band or with new people.
The only requirement is to speak universal language,
there is no singing, its all about the music!

All styles of music are encouraged, including blues,
jazz, klezmer, etc. Audience is encouraged to bring
percussive instruments for the collective drum section
of the evening. With house band - drummer Shawn Hill
(P-Funk), bassist Dan Ehrlich, and Jason Caplan
(Naqshon's Leap) If you would like to perform, please
e-mail NYC Bridge to reserve to a time. at:
Congregation Washington Heights 179th and Pinehurst
take the "A" train to 181, make a left 10 179th and
make a right to the shul, on the corner, entrance on
the side. Future shows will showcase major recording
artists from the jazz industry.

Check out www.nycbridge.com "Calendar" for past shows
and "Galleries" Admissions - $5 at the door

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Monthly Klezmer Workshop/Jam Session: Sunday December 11, 1-3 PM

Seth & Beverly host a Monthly Klezmer Workshop/Jam Session in Wolfeboro, NH. We'll explore the scales and rhythms typically used in klezmer, learn to play classic tunes from the traditional repertoire of freilachs, bulgars, shers, khosidls and horas, and offer instruction on playing klezmer within an ensemble. Tunes are taught by ear, however some written music will also be provided. No previous knowledge of klezmer music necessary, all instruments and voices welcome, suggested donation $15 per session.

E-mail Seth Austen for directions.

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The Workmen's Circle jam will be Sunday December 4, 7-9 pm.

We play from printed music, which we will have available in C and B-flat. All levels of players are welcome. There is a piano, though keyboard players are welcome to bring a portable keyboard in case more than one pianist shows up.

The WC is at 1762 Beacon Street in Brookline, about 5 blocks west of Washington Square, which is about 12 blocks west of Coolidge Corner, right on the Green Line Beacon Street route.

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The Bridge Institute
Presents

- M-SOUL -

Motzei Shabbat Open mic of Univeral Language
This Saturday night, November 19th, 7:30 pm.

at: Congregation Washington Heights
179th and Pinehurst
take the "A" train to 181, make a left 10 179th and
make a right to
the shul, on the corner, entrance on the side.

Admissions - $5 at the door

www.nycbridge.com

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NOB (North of Boston) jam is Sunday, Sept 18, 7-9 pm, in Watertown.at Steve Rauch's house in Watertown: 172 Bellevue Rd (at the corner of Bellevue and Common St. on the hill from Mt. Auburn to Belmont/Cushing Sq).

There is a piano, though keyboard players are welcome to bring a portable keyboard in case more than one pianist shows up.

The new music for NOB is posted on: mysite.verizon.net/vovka0

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The Workmen's Circle jam starts up again for the season on Sunday Sept. 11, 7-9 pm.

We play from printed music, which we will have available in C and B-flat. All levels of players are welcome. There is a piano, though keyboard players are welcome to bring a portable keyboard in case more than one pianist shows up.

The WC is at 1762 Beacon Street in Brookline, about 5 blocks west of Washington Square, which is about 12 blocks west of Coolidge Corner, right on the Green Line Beacon Street route.

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It's the 10th anniversary of a great klezmer gathering. Musicians gather on the 21st, everyone else on the 24th.

We'll post more details here as they come together towards the event.

For further information visit the KlezKanada website, www.klezkanada.com

The 2004 weblog is at www.klezmershack.com/klezkanada/

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The Weimar Klezmer Wochen, runs this year from July 23 through August 18 in Weimar, Germany.

• Jul 23-26: Preparatory Course on Klezmer Music - Learning Music By Ear: Aural Musicianship
• Jul 24-31: Yiddish course (beginners and advanced learners) plus an extra conversation course in Yiddish
• Jul 28-Aug 4: workshop Yiddish songs - "Crossroads: New York to Constantinople" + videos 2004
• Aug 6-9: dance workshop - (Aug 4-9: Yiddish dance-music workshop for specially advanced musicians) + videos 2004
• Aug 11-18: instrumental workshop - "Crossroads: New York to Constantinople" + videos 2004

The Weimar workshops are for experienced musicians who enjoy learning by ear, small class sizes, and intensive focus. Most of the classes are team-taught in an atmosphere of musical and intellectual exploration. The evenings are dedicated to public jam sessions and dances in the cafes and markets of Weimar. The student body is truly international, coming from all over Europe, North America, and even Asia. For more information about the individual workshops, faculty, dates, costs, etc., please visit our website. Thanks!

www.klezmer-wochen-weimar.de

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NOB (North of Boston) jam/brunch is Sunday June 19, 7-9 pm (Note new time) at Steve Rauch's house in Watertown: 172 Bellevue Rd (at the corner of Bellevue and Common St. on the hill from Mt. Auburn to Belmont/Cushing Sq). This jam may continue in the summer - to be decided at June jam.

There is a piano, though keyboard players are welcome to bring a portable keyboard in case more than one pianist shows up.

The new music for NOB is posted on: mysite.verizon.net/vovka0

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the Rozhinke Retreat
Reclaiming the Cantorial Art for the 21st Century
AUGUST 21-24, 2005

Kutshers Country Club, New York

Now in its third year, 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
• Faculty to include world-class Cantors
• Workshops with "hands-on" singing
• Nightly Cantorial Concerts
• Late Night Sharing Sessions

rozhinke.org

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The June Workmen's Circle April jam is Sunday June 5, 7-9 pm. It will be the last one till September.

We play from printed music, which we will have available in C and B-flat. All levels of players are welcome. There is a piano, though keyboard players are welcome to bring a portable keyboard in case more than one pianist shows up.

The WC is at 1762 Beacon Street in Brookline, about 5 blocks west of Washington Square, which is about 12 blocks west of Coolidge Corner, right on the Green Line Beacon Street route.

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heres a semi-unplanned for- last minute event

the zeitgeist gallery hosts a middle eastern cabaret every wednesday, and due to a cancelation, Michael Winograd is hosting that night.... it should be great

Khevre (in some form) will be playing

the New England Conservatory honors wild-card trio will be playing along with others! it should be great!!-- bring your horns, and lets end with some sort of sit-in jam!

its this wednesday, june 1st, at the zeitgeist gallery in inman square, cambridge- 2 sets 7:30 and 8:30

For directions, see www.zeitgeist-gallery.org.

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The Workmen's Circle jam is this Sunday May 15 7-9 pm.

We play from printed music, which we will have available in C and B-flat. All levels of players are welcome. There is a piano, though keyboard players are welcome to bring a portable keyboard in case more than one pianist shows up.

The WC is at 1762 Beacon Street in Brookline, about 5 blocks west of Washington Square, which is about 12 blocks west of Coolidge Corner, right on the Green Line Beacon Street route.

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Wednesday, Apr 20: A FREE monthly klezmer jam session, hosted by clarinetist Margot Leverett, is held at Astoria Center of Israel, 27-35 Crescent Street, Astoria (N or W to 30th Ave) , 7:30-9:30 pm. All levels welcome, feel free to come listen, play or dance! (718) 278-2680.

Visit the center's new website http://www.astoriacenter.org/

"Margot Leverett plays virtuoso klezmer clarinet!" Philadelphia Enquirer

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Here is the official reminder for the Workmen's Circle April klezmer jam this Sunday April 3 7-9 pm.

We play mainly from printed music, which we will have available in C and B-flat. All levels of players are welcome. There is a piano, though keyboard players are welcome to bring a portable keyboard in case more than one pianist shows up.

The WC is at 1762 Beacon Street in Brookline, about 5 blocks west of Washington Square, which is about 12 blocks west of Coolidge Corner, right on the Green Line Beacon Street route.

The jam is leaderless, with no cost.

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Thursday, March 31 at 9PM
OLD JERUZ CIPHER

Jerusalem's only monthly hip hop freestyle event! Hosted by Sagol 59 with DJ Mesh. Featuring A7 (Rebel Sun), Rocky B, Bangla Death, M. Serious & MC Klin with very special guests, For Real, representin' Ofakim. At Daila, Shlomzion Hamalka 4. Co-sponsored by Heeb Magazine <www.heebmagazine.com and JDub Records <www.jdubrecords.org.

For more info, visit www.cornerprophets.com.

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Dear KlezKampers and friends of Living Traditions,

We are thrilled to announce the dates for the 20th annual KlezKamp: December 26 � December 31, 2004 at the Swan Lake Resort Hotel in the Catskills.

www.livingtraditions.org/docs/index_kk.htm

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YIDDISH WEEK 2004
(sponsored by Yugntruf Youth for Yiddish) - the one-and-only week-long
opportunity to LIVE IN YIDDISH LAND with other Yiddish-speakers young and
old, from around the whole world; where all the activities and performances are entirely in Yiddish,
and where Yiddish is spoken everywhere, including on the porches, at the
swimming pool and in the dining hall;and which is the best opportunity for those who will have taken an
intensive Yiddish summer course to use what they've learned in the classes
will take place from WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25 through TUESDAY, AUGUST 31
in the Berkshire Hills Emanuel Adult Vacation Center, Copake, NEW YORK, USA

More info? Write to yvokh@yugntruf.org or go to www.yugntruf.org

arshraybt zikh di dates!

YIDISH-VOKH 2004
(unter der patronat fun Yugntruf Yugnt far Yidish) -
der eyn-un-eyntsiker vokh-langiker gelegnhayt ZIKH OYSTSULEBN IN GANTSN AF
YIDISH mit andere yidish reders yung un alt, fun arum der gorer velt; vu
ale aktivitetn un forshtelungen zenen in gantsn af yidish,
un vu me redt yidish umetum, arayngerekhnt af di verandes, bam shvimbaseyn
un in eszal; un af velkher se kumen a hipshe por studentn fun di intensive
yidish-zumer-programen, vayl ken beser ort iz nishto af ontsuvendn dos vos
zey hobn zikh gelernt in di klasnvet forkumen fun MITVOKH, DEM 25STN OYGUST
biz DINSTIK, DEM 31STN OYGUST in dem Berkshire Hills Emanuel Adult
Vacation Center, Copake, NEW YORK,USA

Nokh kashes? Vendt zikh tsu yvokh@yugntruf.org oder www.yugntruf.org

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Musicians begin today

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 Wednesday, the 25th, musicians should arrive this morning with the first workshops scheduled for this afternoon. Today is the day to arrive, get oriented, and get in some preliminary jamming.

For further information, visit the site website, www.klezkanada.com

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Come Celebrate the Rebirth of Klezmer Music in the Former Soviet
Union at the Fifth Annual KlezFest, Ukraine!

August 15-20, 2004
Kiev, Ukraine

klezmer.com.ua/events/info5.php

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'JMI Summer Academy'
at London University 1 - 12 August 2004

KlezFest London 2004
Sunday 8 - Thursday 12 August

JMI's annual Klezmer Academy - a structured and stimulating course of
workshops in Klezmer music song and dance - origins, style, ornamentation
and repertoire for amateur and professional singers, dancers and
instrumentalists. Course Director, Alan Bern of Brave Old World with a
faculty of Klezmer luminaries such as Michael Alpert, Deborah Strauss, Jeff
Warschauer, Josh Dolgin, Sophie Solomon, Zalmen Mlotek and others give
vocal, instrumental and ensemble tuition, also masterclasses for existing
bands. Make new friends in the Klezmer family and jam on into the night.

JMI Klezmer and Yiddish Academy Course fees

Ot Azoy! £265 (students £165) early booking discount £15 if booked by 31 May
KlezFest £265 (students £165) early booking discount £15 if booked by 31 May
If doing both courses a discount of £40 (student £30) applies

Hotel and University accommodation can be arranged

More details:
E-mail Jewish Music Institute or
Tel 020 8909 2445
Fax 020 8909 1030

Registration on Website www.jmi.org.uk

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Heads up for July 25th. The North of Boston Klezmer Jam July/August session will take place at 12:30 PM in Reading, Mass. E-mail me for details. As usual, zakuski will be available, potluck style(but no vodka, sorry)..

For information on getting music (posted to the web in PDF format) and directions, please email Vlad Liberman or visit www.gis.net/~vovka0.

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The North American Jewish Choral Festival
July 11-15, 2004

NEW LOCATION!!: Hudson Valley Resort & Spa, Kerhonksen, NY

Join hundreds of Jewish choral music lovers who will raise their voices in song in a unique program of choral music. The Fifteenth Annual North American Jewish Choral festival will once again provide participants with the opportunity to hear and be a part of Jewish choral music at its best. Our renowned teaching staff will enlighten, inspire and entertain you as you explore a full range of Jewish musical skills, literature, and texts.

For further information, visit the festival website

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Albuquerque Academy Klezmer Camp
June 28-July 2, 2004

Set in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains on the lush 300+ acre campus of Albuquerque Academy, this weeklong workshop features Veretski Pass, including tsimbalist and accordianist Josh Horowitz, fiddler Cookie Segelstein, and Stu Brotman on bass. This year we are offering optional afternoon classes including 2 sessions of Yiddish dance, a lecture and slide show on 18th and 19th C. Yiddish life, and a film screening and discussion. You can also hike on our private wilderness tract and on the many acres of public land nearby. Or you may want to explore the cultural resources of the Albuquerque/Santa Fe area.

This class is open to anyone who can play simple tunes on their instrument. You do not have to read music or be familiar with Klezmer style. We encourage both solo players and existing ensembles to participate. Class will run daily from 9 AM until noon with optional afternoon programs as describged above. $210.

The week will conclude with a student concert, and a concert by Cookie, Josh and Stu on Friday evening.

This weeklong workshop could be a great start or end to a southwestern summer vacation or a vacation unto itself.

For more information contact Danny Packer at (505) 828-3361, or packer@aa.edu. To register, contact the Albuquerque Academy Summer session at (505) 858-8811.

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Celebrating Yiddish Culture & Klezmer Music. A week-long celebration of Klezmer Music, Yiddish Language, Dance, Theatre and Folk Arts. Presented in Association with the Jewish Music Festival.

Place: San Francisco, California at the Jewish Community
High School of the Bay, 1835 Ellis St.
Dates: June 20 - 25, 2004
Times: 9:00 am -6:00 pm & Evening Programs

For more information: visit www.klezCalifornia.org, e-mail info@klezcalifornia.org, call (415) 789-7679. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 36 Lagunitas, CA 94938.

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Dust off that instrument, warm up your vocal chords and start tapping your feet. Join Harvey Niebulski, Martin Morgenbesser and a host of other Klezmer musicians in a participatory Northwest Folklife Klezmer Jam this Sunday morning, May 30th, from 11:00 AM till 12:30 PM at the Seattle Center's Fisher Green.

If you were with us last year, you know how much fun it is. Learn twisty new tunes and enjoy the old chestnuts. Share with us your Klezmer melodies and interpretations. Make a joyful noise!

Don't play or sing? Come dance or simply listen. There are many ways to participate!

See you at Fisher Green!

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YIDDISH
SING-ALONGS with JILLIAN TALLMER
at the Jewish Community Library
1835 Ellis St, San Francisco, between Scott and Pierce
Tel. (415) 567-3327

(Free parking is available in a structure marked JCHS on Pierce between
Ellis and Eddy)

FREE AND EVERYONE WELCOME!
SECOND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
(EXCEPT MAY, FOURTH SUNDAY)
2-4 PM MUSIC ROOM, FIRST FLOOR

Sunday, May 23 2-4 PM Songs of Parents, Children, and the Life Cycle

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Last reminder for this Sunday's May 16th 12:30 pm Jam at Temple Emmanuel, Reading, MA, as part of the annual arts festival

Plenty of free food will be provided.
Plenty of room for spectators and participants in the social hall.

The temple is at 120 Chestnut street in Wakefield, MA. For directions: www.geocities.com/temple_emmanuel/temple-directions.htm

For information on getting music (posted to the web in PDF format) and directions, please email Vlad Liberman or visit www.gis.net/~vovka0.

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The Kulturreferat of the city of Gelsenkirchen runs the festival 'Klezmerwelten 2004' from April 14 - May 2

The program includes some interesting activities, and even cooperation, of listers Josh Horowitz, Cookie Segelstein, Steve Weintraub, Sanne Möricke, Christian Dawid

For details check www.klezmerwelten.de

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YIDDISH
SING-ALONGS with JILLIAN TALLMER
at the Jewish Community Library
1835 Ellis St, San Francisco, between Scott and Pierce
Tel. (415) 567-3327

(Free parking is available in a structure marked JCHS on Pierce between
Ellis and Eddy)

FREE AND EVERYONE WELCOME!
SECOND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
(EXCEPT MAY, FOURTH SUNDAY)
2-4 PM MUSIC ROOM, FIRST FLOOR

Sunday, April 11 2-4 PM Songs of Holocaust and Hope

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Klezmer Brunch:

April 11th -- a salute to Easter with macaroons and passover bagels! We are
back in Reading, Mass, although a different house, much bigger than mine,
with a nice piano. Right off I93, so NH folks, please come on down, again!
Details TBA!

Check our webpage at www.gis.net/~vovka0

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we're still saying: Friling iz do (efsher). Pesach certainly is here, the day after the jam, so clean out the chometz with a chosidl.

Hope to see you all at the Workmen's Circle April klezmer jam Sunday April 4, 6:30-8:30 pm

The WC is at 1762 Beacon Street in Brookline, about 5 blocks west of Washington Square, which is about 12 blocks west of Coolidge Corner, right on the Green Line Beacon Street route.

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19th Annual Jewish Music Festival

March 20 - 27, 2004

a program of the Berkeley Richmond
Jewish Community Center

Box Office tickets & info 925-866-9599 or www.brjcc.org
Tickets on sale March 1 BRJCC members.
March 4 general public. Call today for a brochure!

Kinetic Klezmer Jam
with Elaine Hoffman Watts and Susan Watts

Thursday, March 25 7:30pm

BRJCC
$15-$10

Traditional musical styling taught by a mother and daughter duo,
descendants of the Hoffman klezmer dynasty. All instruments and skill levels welcome.

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YIDDISH
SING-ALONGS with JILLIAN TALLMER
at the Jewish Community Library
1835 Ellis St, San Francisco, between Scott and Pierce
Tel. (415) 567-3327

(Free parking is available in a structure marked JCHS on Pierce between
Ellis and Eddy)

FREE AND EVERYONE WELCOME!
SECOND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
(EXCEPT MAY, FOURTH SUNDAY)
2-4 PM MUSIC ROOM, FIRST FLOOR

Sunday, March 14 2-4 PM Songs of Work, Protest, and Celebration

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You're Invited! Come! Shmooze! Eat! Dance!
Get your klezmer freak on!

Elaine Hoffman Watts and Susan Watts
the dysfunctional mother-daughter duo
proudly announce the birth of their CD
I Remember Klezmer-The Art of Klezmer Drumming

Please be our guest on Sunday, March 14, 2004, at 5pm at
The Point, 880 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
610-527-0988
www.atthepoint.com
and help celebrate this auspicious occasion.

Musicians: Please bring your instrument as we will be rocking the hell out of Bryn Mawr the Philly Klezmer Way!

Questions? E-mail Susan Watts Hoffman.

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This coming Sunday is the wonderful North of Boston Klezmer Brunch!

WHEN: Sunday March 14th, 12:30 PM
WHERE: Dan Wikler is again our host. 54 Hammond Street, Cambridge, MA

IF you need more details/directions, e-mail me directly.

We now have a website, albeit a very primitive one- (I am keeping my daytime
job...) Nevertheless,you can see some of the tunes that we play and how we
play them.
www.gis.net/~vovka0

If you want to get on the Jam mailing list please e-mail me directly and we
hope to see everyone there-- plenty of room!

Vlad Liberman
Reading, MA
781 944 1950
Email Me

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Fellow Klezmorim,

Our last North of Boston jam was so successful (btw. 15-20 musicians in my dining room!!!!) that we decided to move it. Our next jam will be hosted by Dan Wikler who has a much bigger living room.

Note that this new location IS ACCESSIBLE BY PUBLIC TRANSIT (Harvard or Porter Square T stops).

WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 15th, 12:30 pm till 2:30 pm (?)
WHERE: 54 Hammond Street, Cambridge, MA ( is that still North of Boston?)

The music transcriptions will be available electronically in PDF format. For more on the music or anything else including directions, e-mail Vlad Liberman. He will put you on his Jam e-mailing list, where you can get a lot more details.

Hope to see you there and let's set a new attendance record this time!

Vlad Liberman

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Wednesday, Feb. 11: A FREE monthly klezmer jam session, hosted by clarinetist Margot Leverett, is held at Astoria Center of Israel, 27-35 Crescent Street, Astoria, NYC (N or W to 30th Ave) , 7:30-9:30 pm. All levels welcome, feel free to come listen, play or dance! (718) 278-2680.

The jams are getting better and better - in January we had a veritable team of amazing clarinetists, and another brilliant singer. Somebody bellydanced, but I'm not telling who. What next?

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The Workmen's Circle presents:
Pete Siegel and Friends in Concert

Saturday, February 7 at 8pm
1762 Beacon Street in Brookline

TICKETS:
$8 in advance $10 at the door. Mail check (payable to the Workmen's Circle)
to the Workmen's Circle, 1762 Beacon Street, Brookline MA, 02445. Advance
ticket orders must be received by 5pm on February 6th.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
contact the Workmen's Circle at 617-566-6281 or
circle@workmenscircleboston.org

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We have another jam session coming up this week. Our last one was dazzled by list member Richard Lecharsky's amazing singing! Not to mention some beautiful violin, accordion and miscellaneous percussion. Hope to see more of you this week!

Wednesday, Jan. 14: A FREE monthly klezmer jam session, hosted by clarinetist Margot Leverett, is held at Astoria Center of Israel, 27-35 Crescent Street, Astoria (N or W to 30th Ave) , 7:30-9:30 pm. All levels welcome, feel free to come listen, play or dance! (718) 278-2680.

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Our first North of Boston Klezmer Brunch was a great success. We had a very
nice instrumental mix-- a couple of violins, a couple of clarinets, a tsimbl
and a keyboard.
And we made some beautiful music, which is what it is all all about!

NEXT NOB Klezmer BRUNCH DATE: Sunday, Jan 11th, 2004!
TIME: around 12:30 PM
PLACE: In the vicinity of our prior Reading, MA location, will update closer
to the date..

As usual, all instruments are welcome, but for this next session I am
especially interested in getting a bass and a singer.
So, please come, and if you cannot make it , pass this along to your
friends.

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Dear klezmorim

We are back from KlezKamp, bursting with energy from the week of wonderful Jewish music and culture. We are sure this energy will rub off on everyone who attends our January Jam.

The January jam at the Workmen's Circle is Sunday January 4, 6-8 PM. Our regular jam leader, Michael Winograd, played at the opening night staff concert and at the closing night's festivities with Frank London's Klezmer Brass Allstars. Michael is out of town January 4, but we'll have a great jam led by Jim Guttmann, bassist with the Klezmer Conservatory Band, and just returned from teaching at KlezKamp.

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 Street 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.

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Pour commencer 2OO4, nous avons eu l'idée Julie Lenormand,gabriel
Ellenberg,Alexis Kune et moi-même de nous retrouver pour une fête klezmer avec tous les
musiciens qui le souhaitent ainsi que tous les fans de klezmer non-musiciens
au 56, rue saint-sabin,75011,le 31 décembre aux alentours de 22 h 00.
Vous êtes attendus avec famille et amis... !
Musiciens, apportez votre instrument, à manger ou à boire !
Les autres, apportez une histoire, une chanson, votre meilleur gâteau, à
boire...
Merci de confirmer votre venue... par mail .

A très bientôt !!!
Marthe Desrosières.Lesmishegos@aol.com

Klezmer new year party in Paris !!!
You're welcome to our party the 31 st of December around 10:00 pm, 56 rue
saint sabin 75011,Paris.
Bring your instrument if you're musician,and bring your favorite song and
joke if you're not musician. Don't forget to bring alsoo your favorite cake ...
Friends and family are welcome.
Please confirm your venue by mail.

Lehaim to 2004 !
Marthe Desrosières.Lesmishegos@aol.com

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The 19th Annual Yiddish Folk Arts Program "KlezKamp" will be held from December 23-29, 2003 at the Swan Lake Hotel in the heart of New York's Catskill region. For information about the program, registration, and work/study options please go to our website www.klezkamp.org.

To find out more about KlezKamp, see Ari Davidow's article about KlezKamp '96 or Ben Gerhon's article about KlezKamp '99

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22 December 2003 8.00pm
Vivi Lachs leads Yiddish song jam at Lauderdale House
All levels will be made welcome or just hang out and listen.

Lauderdale House, Highgate Hill, Waterlow Park, London N6 5HG 020 8348 8716
£5 (concessions £4 if you bring an instrument) on the door - Bar open from 7.30pm.

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24 November 2003 8.00pm
JMI Klezmer Jam at Lauderdale House
Led by Ilana Cravitz with dancing led by Vivi Lachs

Bring your instruments and your favourite Klezmer tunes and join North London’s first Klezmer Jam. Led by experienced players and KlezFest graduates all levels will be made welcome or just hang out and listen.

Lauderdale House, Highgate Hill, Waterlow Park, London N6 5HG 020 8348 8716
£5 (concessions £4 if you bring an instrument) on the door - Bar open from 7.30pm.

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Yiddish Sing
Thursday, November 20, 7:30-9:00pm, at the Workmen's Circle, 1762 Beacon
Street, Brookline
Admission: FREE
Yiddish Sing is an informal, multigenerational gathering to sing Yiddish
folk songs. All are welcome, regardless of singing ability or knowledge
of Yiddish. Sponsored by the Workmen's Circle/Arbeter Ring. For further
information, please call Mike or Linda at (617) 625-8689.

The Workmen's Circle Yiddish Lecture Series presents
A READING OF YIDDISH POETRY IN ENGLISH AND YIDDISH
Read by Richard Fein, poet, translator, and Professor Emeritus at SUNY,
New

Featuring the work of Anna Margolin, Yankev Glatshteyn, and Avrom
Suztkever

Date: Sunday, November 23
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: The Workmen's Circle, 1762 Beacon Street, Brookline
Admission: Free

Fiery, fearless, and stunningly modern, Yiddish poetry exploded onto
the
literary scene in the late nineteenth century and flourished throughout
the first half of the last century. In America, Europe, and later
Israel, Yiddish poets captured in luminous, and oftentimes bold and
experimental verse, the complex personal and communal struggles of life
in a rapidly changing world. Masters of language, they transformed
Yiddish into a powerful medium of poetic expression.
This program is funded, in part, by the Albert E. Marks Charitable
Trust
and the J.T. Zuckerman Fund of the Workmen's Circle.

Thanks!
The Workmen's Circle
circle@workmenscircleboston.org
www.workmenscircleboston.org
1762 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02445
P: 617-566-6281

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Frank London and Lorin Sklamberg (both of The Klezmatics) will be performing in an intimate coffeehouse setting. During the second half of the evening, they will host an open klezmer jam session.

Saturday, November 15th at 8pm
Workmen's Circle
1762 Beacon Street
617-566-6281
Brookline MA 02445

Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at the door ($2 discount per Workmen'sCircle member). Mail check (payable to the Workmen's Circle) to the Workmen's Circle. Advance ticket orders must be received by 5pm on November 14th.

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The November jam at the Workmen's Circle is Sunday November 2, 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.

If you have your own list of people who might like to attend, please forward this to them.

The December jam will probably be held on Dec 14, since the Klezmatics are playing on Dec. 7 - keep tuned for definite date.

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Monday 27 October 2003 8.00pm
JMI Klezmer Jam at Lauderdale House
Led by acclaimed Shekoyokh Klezmer Ensemble clarinettist, Susi Evans

Bring your instruments and your favourite Klezmer tunes and join North London’s first Klezmer Jam. Led by experienced players and KlezFest graduates all levels will be made welcome or just hang out and listen.

Lauderdale House, Highgate Hill, Waterlow Park, London N6 5HG 020 8348 8716
£5 (concessions £4 if you bring an instrument) on the door - Bar open from 7.30pm.

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The October jam at the Workmen's Circle is Sunday October 12, 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.

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Here's why you gotta come to the Yiddish Conference in Baltimore

1. Your friends and colleagues will be there.
2. The networking's great.
3. You can learn a great deal about today's world of Yiddish.
4. You'll learn about the newest books and cds

So come on down. For particulars and to download a registration form, visit fishl kutner's site �www.derbay.org. Baltimore's the place to be this September. Kumt, kinderlekh, kumt.

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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

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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.

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So, as I announced last week, this year's NEC klezmer institute was cancelled.

But.....since there was a fairly well-publicized concert scheduled for
Thursday night, July 24 at 7:30 PM in room G14 in the St. Botolph Building (241 St.
Botolph St., Boston)

And since people might show up for that concert anyway...

I've decided to host a klezmer and Yiddish jam session that night, which will
at least feature myself and Michael Winograd.

And if there's an audience, we can pretend it's a concert. A really good
concert.

One word of warning - If you want to get in, be sure to arrive before eight -
they lock the doors (street entrance) to the building at 8.

Also, I think they lock the parking lot entrance even earlier.

Also, it wouldn't hurt to maybe bring something to eat or drink
(non-alcoholic, but we can pretend).

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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.

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