Posts Tagged "Workmen’s Circle"
Hot Klezmer for a Cold Winter Night!
Heating up the east village with the Levitt Legacy Kleztet
…kickin’ out some crazy klezmer…
Joanne and the Levitt Legacy Kleztet
I am super excited to sing the repertoire of Harriet Kane and Marty Levitt with The Levitt Legacy Kleztet under the direction of their son, the amazing Dave Levitt. (That’s Dave, playing the trombone over my left shoulder!)
This music series, curated by Aaron Alexander and co-created with Rabbi Greg Wall has brought Klezmer back to the Lower East Side. I’m thrilled to make my East Village Klezmer debut with this remarkable band that features the music of my super hero, that gorgeous and hilarious Yiddish redhead, Harriet Kane! I can’t promise I’ll be dressed in my snow-bunny sweater & boots, but I do promise you’ll have a fantastic night!
WHEN: Wednesday, February 8th at 8pm as part of the East Village Klezmer Series
WHERE: 325 East 6th Street, between 1st & 2nd Ave (at the Sixth Street Synagogue)
Follow the above link to get your tickets to this terrific evening. See you there!
The East Village Klezmer Series is 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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Try to remember…
Shana Tova! Happy New Year!!
September brought many holidays…
…and the promise of a wonderful new year, 5771
For the past decade, I have had the privilege to lead Rosh Hashone and Yom Kippur observances at the Workmen’s Circle/Arbeter Ring. As always, the services brought people from many different places together, including my own family who was visiting from Beit Zeit, Israel. Workmen’s Circle President, Robert Kaplan spoke about getting involved in our progressive Jewish community, and Elliot Weinstein, a 16 year old graduate of the WC/AR Midtown Shule shared his unique and insightful perspectives on growing up influenced by an ancient tradition in the 21st Century. About 95 people attended each service, and together we shared the laughter and tears of the past year – and our prayers for a prosperous and peaceful new year.
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Joanne WHO?
I'm a New York based broadway actor and singer who also performs in concerts and music festivals across the U.S., Canada and Europe. When I'm not on tour, I write and direct a really hip and innovative off-b'way kids show ~ I'm on the council of Actors' Equity and frequently sing the national anthem at professional sporting events. I love Barbershop harmony, playing my little red accordion and my husband's cooking... That's me!!