Entertainment - Variety A Grammy Award-winning musiVoca People cian, originally from Israel, she has
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traight from New York City comes a completely original, thrilling musical adventure unlike anything you’ve experienced before! Full of energy and bursting with fun, this international hit from Israel features over seventy a cappella and beat box versions of the songs you and your whole family will love, including favorites from Madonna, Queen and even Mozart! No instruments, no sound effects – just eight incredible talents breathing life into the greatest music on earth. Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee as part of its Israel @ 65 Celebration. The event takes place at the Van Wezel on Wednesday, March 27 at 8:00 p.m. To order tickets ($10-$50), visit www.vanwezel.org.
Annelies – Inspired by The Diary of Anne Frank
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ack by popular demand and to produce an unprecedented documentary film, this powerful musical drama returns to Sarasota. Soprano soloist Angela Mortellaro joins conductor Joseph Caulkins and composer James Whitbourn in what will be an unforgettable experience. Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. There will be two performances by the Key Chorale on Sunday, April 14 – 2:00 and 7:30 p.m. For tickets, visit www.keychorale.org.
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his multimedia concert ranges from revolutionary classical works to hip hop. Miri BenAri, the featured soloist, is a classicallytrained violinist who has crossed over to hip hop.
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created her own sound – a fusion of classical, jazz, R&B and hip hop. Her Symphony of Brotherhood was the first instrumental single to appear on Billboard’s R&B/Hip Hop charts. Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee as part of its Israel @ 65 Celebration. The event takes place at the Sarasota Opera House on Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets ($31-$47), visit www.sarasotaorchestra.org.
Opera Night 2013
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Arts & Culture principal roles and actually perform in principal roles, when necessary. Reserved seating is available for sponsors at $60. General admission tickets are $30. Seating is limited to 300 so early ticket purchases are advised. Contact Temple Beth Israel at 941.383.3428 or info@tbi-lbk.org.
Dick Hyman Concert
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ationally known jazz pianist and composer Dick Hyman performs on Sunday, January 6 at 4:30 p.m. at Temple Sinai. A welcome reception with the pianist will immediately follow, including light fare, wine and coffee. $25 per person. Reservations, with check made out to Women of Sinai, due by December 28; mail to Maxine Goodheim, 3606 Naranja Way, Sarasota, FL 34232. For more information, please call 941.922.3615.
ach February, the Men’s Club of Temple Beth Israel welcomes Sarasota Opera for Opera Night. This year, Opera Night will be held on Tuesday, February 26 from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. The perennially popular event features the Student Artists from the Sarasota Opera Association, who perform classical and light opera selections along with a few Broadway favorites. The Sarasota Opera Association is recognized as one of the country’s leading training grounds for young performers. Its Apprentice Program receives hundreds of applications annually Rich cohen Wednesday, February 13, 2013 • 7:00 pm for the limited 24 Beatrice Friedman Theater on the Federation Campus, 582 McIntosh Road Tickets: $10. positions. From *Students attend free with valid ID. Presented in partnership with Jewish Book Council & Sarasota Bookstore 1. this group, 12 of Rich Cohen’s brilliant historical profile The Fish That Ate the Whale unveils Samuel as a hidden kingmaker and capitalist revolutionary. Known as El Amigo, the most advanced Zemurray the Gringo, or simply Z, the Banana Man lived one of the great untold stories of the and talented young last hundred years. ExclusivE MEdia PartnEr: people perform The Strength of a PeoPle. as Studio ArtThe Power of CommunITy. ists. They train as 941.371.4546 • TheJewishFederation.org understudies for
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A Guide to Jewish Living in Sarasota-Manatee
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