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February 21, 2003/Adar1 19 5763, Vol. 55, No. 26
Arts briefsYiddish archivist speaks about traditionBob Freedman, co-curator of the Bob and Molly Freedman Jewish Sound Archive at the University of Pennsylvania and a nationally-known archivist, will speak 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at Beth El Congregation, 1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix.The 90-minute program, "Tradition & Modernity: A History of the Jewish People in Yiddish Song from 1800 to 1939," is presented under the auspices of the Beth El Yiddish Club, Har Zion Yiddish Club and Temple Solel Yiddish Club. It will trace the history of European Jewry and consider the relevance of that history in relation to today's headlines. Admission is $3. The Sound Archive is the result of more than 40 years of collecting and cataloguing more than 28,000 audio tracks of Jewish music. Visit http://dewey.library.upenn. edu/sceti/freedman/index.cfm. Call Marvin Freeman at 602-242-9527. Joy, regrets, reflectionSinger/poet/pianist Annie Moscow will perform her unique show, "Connections," a blend of her music and poetry 3 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at the Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale."Connections" is a show about people as they draw closer or farther apart - a central theme in Moscow's life. Her music has been called "a mature take on life's relationships," "thoughtful, emotionally complex and mature," and "completely enthralling." Guest artist Steve Gold, Moscow's husband and also a producer, arranger and studio musician, will join her. Tickets are $15 plus $1 facility fee. Call 480-596-2660. Choirs join in songAdult and youth choirs and cantors from throughout the Valley will join together for the Zimriya Community Song Festival 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix.Admission is free. Everyone is welcome. Call 602-971-1234. 'All rights reserved'The All Rights Reserved teen improvisational troupe, part of the Arizona Jewish Theatre Company, will hold its next monthly performance 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, at the Playhouse on the Park, inside the Viad Coporate Center, 1850 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. This month's improv director is Gene Ganssle, an award-winning actor and director. The troupe features 20 Valley teens. Tickets are $5. Call 602-264-0402. |
