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October 2018
Leonard Bernstein’s “West Side Story”
Temple Sinai, Summit, noon-1:15 p.m. Lunch and Learn series with George Marriner Maull, artistic director of The Discovery Orchestra. Bring lunch; beverages and desserts will be provided. Cost is $10. Contact Anne Plaut at 908-273-4127 or afp1937new@aol.com.
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‘Annie’ at Axelrod
Broadway’s original Annie, Andrea McArdle, will play the role of Ms. Hannigan in the Axelrod Performing Arts Center production of “Annie,” to be staged Nov. 2-18. The original “Annie” opened on Broadway in 1977 and won seven Tony® Awards, including Best Musical; as the lead, McArdle became the youngest performer ever to be nominated for a Tony as Best Lead Actress in a Musical. “Annie” runs at the Axelrod PAC in Deal Park on Nov. 2, 3, 8, 9, 10,…
Find out more »Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court
On Saturday evening, November 3, at 7:00 PM Life Long Learning at Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael will host Rabbi David Dalin, author of Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court. The program begins with a musical Havdallah and concludes with refreshments. RSVP to steve@mjcby.org or call the office by October 29.
Find out more »Loose Canons Concert
The Loose Canons provide an evening of pure musical fun! This ensemble is made up of nine singers and three musical accompanists from our local area. Their name, The Loose Canons, gives you a clue as to their approach to music, with a funny and whimsical repertoire including satirical original parodies, folk tunes, doo wop, and standards. The group has been performing together since 2004 and has sung for many organizations and synagogues throughout New Jersey.
Find out more »Klezmer-Rock Comes to Flemington November 3
The klezmer-rock band Golem will be playing at Stangl Stage in Flemington, NJ, on Saturday, November 3, at 8 pm. Golem is a leading re-interpreter and innovator of Yiddish and Eastern European music, pushing tradition forward into the 21st century. Golem has a worldwide following, having played across the globe and the United States. The six-person band is known for its virtuosic musicianship, theatricality, humor and fearless wild energy, combined with a boundless love of tradition. Golem is clearly “not…
Find out more »The Demonic and the Debonair-Men We Love and Hate in Opera
Tenor Frederick Schlick, baritone Matthew Ciuffitelli, and bass Hidenori Inoue perform emotionally charged arias and duets from Elixir of Love, Barber of Seville, Don Pasquale, Don Carlo and Faust, and American Song selections from Ragtime and Camelot. Piano accompaniment and Intermission Beethoven medley by Mary Pinto. Narration by music and opera educator, Lou Barrella. Light refreshments served during intermission. Handicap accesible and shuttle from/to parking available. Additional information and tickets on our website www.OperaatFlorham.org General $30, Seniors: $25, Students under 22…
Find out more »Jewish composers
The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission in collaboration with Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra will present a Bravura Chamber Concert Series featuring Jewish Composers on Sunday, Nov. 4, at 4 p.m. at Monroe Township High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets cost $12, $10 for patrons; call 732-521-4400 (ask for Adam) or visit the Monroe Municipal Building at 1 Municipal Plaza.
Find out more »Montclair Chamber Brass Ensemble
Congregation Shomrei Emunah, Montclair, 4 p.m. Concert in memory of Eric Singer. Cost is $15, free for college students with ID and those under 18. Call 973-746-5031.
Find out more »Leonia Chamber Musicians Society Presents ‘Hungarian Goulash’
Enjoy a concert featuring the stirring music of Ernst von Dohnányi and the rhythmic energy of Zoltán Kodály. The program also offers Trio D'Hote of Ferde Grofe and Waltzes by Antonin Dvorak. Musicians: Theresa Norris, Flute; Roy Lewis, Violin; Maggie Speier, Viola; Daryl Goldberg, Cello; and Pat Dougherty, Bass. Meet the musicians, and enjoy refreshments after the concert. Tickets: Available for purchase at the door. $30 adults, $25 seniors, and students, under age 18 admitted Free. Checks may be made…
Find out more »Gershwin hits
A musical afternoon featuring “The Songs of George Gershwin” will be performed by Barbara McCarthy on Monday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. at Piscataway Public Library. The event, sponsored by JCC of Middlesex County and Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey, is free and open to the public. RSVP to 732-463-1633, ext. 6, or go to bit.ly/PPLgershwin.
Find out more »Medicine The Musical premier
MEDICINE THE MUSICAL, a new musical written by Michael Ehrenreich and directed by Joey Murray, will be making its world premiere in a limited engagement run on Saturday, November 3rd thru Sunday, November 18th at HERE Arts Center (145 Sixth Ave), in the Mainstage Theater. The production features original music with lyrics and composition by Dr. Ehrenreich with musical direction by Nick Wilders. www.medicinethemusical.com Centered around a group of first year medical students, the cast of MEDICINE THE MUSICAL features…
Find out more »Shabbat Alive! Service
Join us for a musical, family friendly Shabbat experience!
Find out more »Kristallnacht Commemoration
Join us while we commemorate Kristallnacht at Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael on Friday, November 9th at 8pm. We are very honored to have a survivor of Kristallnacht, Peter Engler, who will tell us of his own experience. We are also very excited that our members Leslie Glass and her daughter Abby Glass will be singing with their beautiful voices during this special event. Oneg to follow! Peter Engler was born in Berlin. The family fled Nazi Germany and found sanctuary…
Find out more »“Life and Loss in Germany: The 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht”
The Dedication of the Temple Emanu-El Holocaust Remembrance Center will offer the first opportunity to explore the opening exhibit, "Life and Loss in Germany: The 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht." At the Dedication Ceremony, we will learn the history of the Center as well as share plans for the future. Dr. Joanna Sliwa, exhibit curator, will provide an overview of the exhibit. Dr. Sliwa is a historian of Holocaust and Polish Jewish history. She works as a historian at the Conference…
Find out more »Sermon-in-Song Featuring Music of Leonard Bernstein
Special Shabbat Service & Sermon-in-Song: Friday, November 9th at 8:00 PM. Join us at Temple B'nai Shalom at 15 Fern Road in East Brunswick for a special evening as we honor our accompanist and choir director, Kevin O'Malia, for 10 years of service to our Temple. The Sermon-in-song will feature Cantor Andrew Edison and Kevin directing the Senior Choir singing the music of legendary American composer, conductor and educator Leonard Bernstein, in celebration of his 100th Birthday year. Selections from…
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