For the yidARTS Valentine’s Day concert, masters of traditional music Michael Alpert and Julian Kytasty play songs of love from the landscapes of Ukraine.
Calendar of Events
January 24, 2012
Shalom Auslander in conversation with Peter Mehlman
The Skirball Cultural Center in association with Yiddishkayt hosts author Shalom Auslander in Conversation with Peter Mehlman Tuesday, January 24, 8:00 p.m.
With the publication of his internationally bestselling memoir Foreskin’s Lament, Shalom Auslander was hailed as a brilliant, provocative, and honest voice in American literature. Hear him in conversation with Seinfeld writer/producer Peter Mehlman about his highly anticipated and mordantly funny first novel, Hope: A Tragedy.
In the book, Solomon Kugel moves his family to upstate New York hoping to flee his past. Meanwhile, his sick mother keeps reminiscing about Nazi concentration camps she was never actually in, a pyromaniac is burning down homes in his new town, and Kugel finds a living piece of history hiding upstairs in his attic!
A Q&A and book signing follow the program.
Click to Reserve Tickets at the Skirball!“Even at his most rebellious, Portnoy-era Roth couldn’t hold a candle to Auslander.”—Entertainment Weekly
Listen to Auslander describe just how hard it is to Be a Jew from his recent appearance at London’s Jewish Book Week!
January 21, 2012
yidARTS 2012 | Michael Winograd Trio in West Hollywood
Yiddishkayt is thrilled to launch the 2012 YidArts season with The Michael Winograd Trio at the brand-new West Hollywood Library on January 21st.
The Michael Winograd Klezmer Trio features three of the top, young musicians playing Klezmer music in New York today: Clarinetist Michael Winograd, accordionist/composer Patrick Farrell, and singer, bassist, and composer Benjy Fox-Rosen. Blending traditional Yiddish songs and new Klezmer compositions with chamber-like improvisations and spontaneous arrangements, this ensemble creates spectacular performances around the world.
Perhaps the leading voice of the younger generation of performers and composers within klezmer. —Dr. Joel Rubin
Click to get your ticket today as tickets are limited at this intimate venue!
Take a look at the video below for a taste of The Michael Winograd Trio!
January 8, 2012
Klezmer Jam Session and Dance
Klezmer Jam Session and Dance at The Talking Stick
From 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Music led by Rebekka Helford and Klezmer dancing led by Bruce Bierman
Dancing will be accompanied by live music from participants in the jam session!
Bring your music stands and your dancing shoes!
Please RSVP to laklezjam@gmail.com and tell us what instrument you play, so we know who to expect.
All levels welcome.
Nobody will be turned away!
December 22, 2011
An Evening of Yiddish Song with Cindy Paley
The Valley Yiddish Culture Club Presents
An Evening of Yiddish Song
with Cindy Paley
The Valley Chapter of the Los Angeles Yiddish Culture Club is hosting a special khanike event with the acclaimed singer and recording artist.
Refreshments will follow the program.
Khanike Klezmer Kabaret
Somewhere between a jam, a battle of the bands, and Open Mic night, Klezmer Kabaret offers an opportunity for bands, small ensembles, and individuals to be showcased, both formally and spontaneously. Featuring, among others, Klez Encounters, Extreme Klezmer Makeover), and members of The Shpil.
December 19, 2011
The Klezmatics at the L.A. Phil
The Klezmatics return to the Los Angeles Philharmonic on December 19th!
The Klezmatics, reigning superstars of the klezmer world, headline a khanike-time concert on Monday, December 19. Blending sounds from aching shtetl melodies to raucous Latin stomps, soulful boogie-woogie, and Yiddish labor songs, the Klezmatics present a contagious celebration of the holiday, from their ebullient Jewish roots to Woody Guthrie’s “Happy Joyous Hanukkah.” The evening is part of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s annual Deck the Hall series of holiday presentations.
The performance starts at 8 p.m. at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Click below to see and hear The Klezmatics sing “Holy Ground,” with lyrics by Woody Guthrie and music by Frank London.
December 18, 2011
Mostly Kosher — Live in Eagle Rock!
Yiddishkayt is excited to present Mostly Kosher at the Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock on December 18th.
Yiddishkayt is most proud to present Mostly Kosher — a klezmer band based here in Southern California, but with the feel of a 1930s radio show broadcast from New York’s Lower East Side. Directed by the multi-talented clarinetist, pianist and singer, Leeav Sofer, Mostly Kosher is already making a name in the klezmer world. Leeav is joined by Janice “Rachele the Matchmaker” Mautner Markham on violin as well as Casey Solow, Mike King, Will Brahm, Adam Levy, Josh Friedman and Sean Fitzpatrick.
Join the studio audience for the taping of the Klezmer Music and More! radio show hosted by Leeav Sofer and the Mostly Kosher band. Refreshments will be served (including a chocolate fountain)! $15 for students, seniors, and groups; $20 for general admission.
Click to get your ticket today!
Take a look at the video below for a taste of Mostly Kosher!
November 20, 2011
Seal Beach Klez Party & Jam Session
In Seal Beach on November 20, a Klezmer Jam Session and potluck.
November 6, 2011
Klezmer Jam Session and Dance
At The Talking Stick on Sunday, November 6, 2011, a Klezmer Jam Session with Dancing
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3780 Wilshire Boulevard, #1000
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone: (213) 389-8880
Fax: (213) 365-0702
E-mail: info@yiddishkayt.org
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone: (213) 389-8880
Fax: (213) 365-0702
E-mail: info@yiddishkayt.org