Tayere friends of Yiddishkayt,
We are excited to tell you about our upcoming Red Yiddish
event with Lorin Sklamberg of The Klezmatics on
February 15th!
Now is your last chance to purchase tickets through
Yiddishkayt LA to see On Second Avenue,
the Los Angeles debut of The Folksbiene National Yiddish
Theatre! Orders must be placed by February 5th for this
unique opportunity to see Yiddish theater and support
Yiddishkayt LA.
And read on below for more information about a part-time
employment opportunity with Yiddishkayt Los Angeles as an
Administrative Assistant.
Yiddishkayt Los Angeles presents
A Red Yiddish event, hosted by LACE
AN EXCLUSIVE EVENING WITH LORIN SKLAMBERG OF
THE
KLEZMATICS
EXPLORING THE RICHES OF YIDDISH MUSIC, PAST AND
PRESENT
Join Lorin Sklamberg for an audio tour of the YIVO archives,
a discussion of the impact of the archives on the remarkable
Klezmer renaissance, and a performance of contemporary
Klezmatics songs influenced by rare holdings in the
archive. Followed by a reception mit a glezele vayn.
Lorin Sklamberg currently serves as the Sound Archivist of
the YIVO Institute
for Jewish Research, home to the largest
catalogue of Yiddish and Ashkenazi music in the world. Lorin
is a founding member of The Klezmatics (lead vocals/
accordion), with whom he has recorded and traveled the
world since 1986. He can be heard on some 50 cds,
including the latest album from The Klezmatics, the 2007
Grammy-nominated “Wonder Wheel” (Lyrics by Woody
Guthrie). Lorin co-founded the New York-based non-profit
organization Living Traditions and has coordinated its
premiere event, KlezKamp: The Yiddish Folk Arts Program
(the major instructional institution for klezmer musicians
worldwide) for 14 years.
Hosted by LACE (Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions),
located on Hollywood Boulevard at Wilcox. Parking available
for $6 in lot behind gallery, enter on Wilcox.
YOU CAN ALSO CATCH LORIN SKLAMBERG IN A RARE
SOLO SHOW IN ALTADENA ON FEBRUARY 12TH!
Monday, February 12th at 8pm
$15 at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in
Altadena
Accompanying himself on accordion, guitar and piano, Lorin
will perform an array of songs from his unique repertoire of
historic and contemporary Yiddish folk and theater songs and
Hasidic spirituals, as well as English-language material from
the Klezmatics latest album, "Wonder Wheel." For more
information visit www.coffeegallery.com.
LAST CHANCE!
Yiddishkayt Los Angeles still has tickets available for the
first Los Angeles performance of the Folksbiene National
Yiddish Theatre's Production of "On Second Avenue," Tuesday
evening, February 20th at 8pm.
Join fellow members of
the Yiddishkayt mishpokhe! Support Yiddishkayt Los
Angeles and avoid the ticketing
service charge! And those purchasing their tickets through
Yiddishkayt will receive a special invitation for an exclusive
post-performance meet and greet, question and answer
session with Mike Burstyn and the rest of the cast!
The Folksbiene National Yiddish Theatre, now in its 92nd year
of continuing performance, makes its Los Angeles debut with
its critically acclaimed and standing room only New York
production of the musical revue “On Second Avenue,”
featuring the original cast including star Mike Burstyn.
While bringing to new life many of the classic songs and
scenes from the treasure trove of the Yiddish theater
repertoire, (sung in Yiddish with English supertitles), the
narrative, scenes, and many of the classic comedy routines
are performed in English, making the show accessible for all.
“’On Second Avenue,’ the nostalgic musical about Yiddish
Theater’s golden age, recreates the charm of that lost world
beautifully.”
New York Daily News
To take part in this exciting Yiddishkayt event, phone our
office at 213-389-8880 to make
reservations and arrange your payment option. These
special tickets must be ordered by February 5th.
(If your schedule doesn’t permit attendance at this special
Yiddishkayt performance, tickets for the other performances
can be ordered by calling 1-877-733-7529.)
“Burstyn and the cast pay homage to the writers, singers
and actors of generations past..through folksy, often-times
hilarious stories, skits and rousing soul-stirring songs, which
all but had audience members, bubbes un kinderlach,
grandmas and children alike, jumping out of their seats and
dancing a hora in the aisles.”
Erica Sherman, 24/7
Want to join the Yiddishkayt team? Looking for gainful
neshome-satisfying part-time employment in a
heymish if sometimes meshuge
environment?
Yiddishkayt Los Angeles is seeking a part-time (15-20 hours
per week) Administrative Assistant. Specific hours, days of
week flexible.
Looking for an individual with previous office/administrative
experience, and command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
etc.). Familiarity with Mac, FileMaker a plus.
Salary $11-$15 per hour, depending on experience.
Come join the fun and excitement, un makh a bisl gelt!
Send resume to
events@yiddishkaytla.org, or by fax to 213.365.0702.
