Upcoming Happenings
ATARA Arts Update for Feb 2012
Creative and Performing Arts according to values of Torah: Performances, Classes, Announcements
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Feb 10-12
Atara Conference 2012
It is incredible how much expansion in the arts we have witnessed over the last five years, with new productions every month, new CDs, new classes, and even new schools. If there is any way you can fit into your now BUSY schedules, between rehearsals, classes, auditions and planning your next event, please consider coming together once more as a COMMUNITY of artists! We look forward to sharing the experience with as many of you as can attend, so we can continue to build our strength, gain chizuk, support each other, and create something that is greater than the sum of our parts.
Motzei Shabbat Feb 18 & 25 – Harmony! Five Towns Community Performance
Sun February 19 – Women’s Concert in Brooklyn
An all girls concert! Featuring: Shaindel Antelis, Faux Real Band, Malky Giniger Talents: Shira Dahan, Ayala Pheterson (and other MG Talents) Ruchie Zdanowitz SAVE THE DATE! (25% of profit goes to Tzedaka) INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! Bring EVERYONE! Shulamith Hall, 1277 East 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY
Sun Feb 26 – Ladies Got Talent!
Ladies' Got Talent: An all female talent show, by women, for women, helping women. This female initiative gives women artists the opportunity to perform in front of an all female audience. Ladies' Got Talent provides safe spaces for women both on and off the stage. Mt. Sinai Jewish Center 135 Bennett Ave, Washington Heights corner of 187th Street in the Auditorium Show: 7:00pm at Mt. Sinai Doors open at 6:30pm Cost: $5 for members $10 for non-members show will be followed by an all female dance party.
ladiesgottalent@gmail.com
Dames of the Dance FIVE!!! Coming This ADAR!
DAMES of the DANCE 5 – MIRACLES takes the stage this year with more than 100 women in a mega-dance extravaganza. Women and teens from all over Gush Etzion and Efrat join together in ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, 60s, stomp, Israel dance, modern and Mizrachi (Mediterranean). And it's all for tzedakah to feed the needy for Pesach. DAMES performs on Sunday, 3 Adar, 26/2/12; Tuesday, 5 Adar, 28/2/12; Thursday, 7 Adar, 1/3/12 at the Matnas Gush Etzion, Alon Shvut at 8:15. Tickets 55 NIS each. And in a special Matinee perfect for children on Monday, 11 Adar, 5/3/12, at Matnas Efrat, Efrat, 5 PM. Tickets 45 NIS each. Find out more http://damesofthedance.voices-magazine.com.
Order tickets here: http://tinyurl.com/damesofthedanceTicketOrders5
AWESOME ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Heart That Sings Premiere in the Jerusalem Film Festival!
The premiere at the Jerusalem Jewish film Festival was spectacular, BH! I want to thank you all for the tremendous support you have given us throughout the years. The film is really melting divisiveness and bringing Jews from disparate points of view together. People also came tonight from the Religious Film Festival in Rome (not Jewish)-- they would like the film to play there as well. It makes the heart sing! Check out these incredible pieces, including Robin’s very own Op-ed from Jerusalem Post: http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Op-EdContributors/Article.aspx?id=250905
The Forward: http://blogs.forward.com/the-arty-semite/148863
First piece by Jerusalem Post film critic: http://www.jpost.com/ArtsAndCulture/Entertainment/Article.aspx?id=249962
New music video for "The Light" is here!!!!!
Please only message and email the link privately and don't post publicly. For Women Only. Have a beautiful rest of your Chanukah! Enjoy and share it with your friends! “The Light” Click Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2-udzr0fgO4
The Time Has Come for The Time is Coming – Shoshana Averbach’s New Album in stores!
Shoshana Averbach, a music therapist, social worker, and healer living in Brooklyn, is delighted to announce the release of her first recording of her original healing songs, The Time is Coming. Her songs and sonorous, expressive voice have been well received and noted for their special quality to touch the heart and soul. She writes in a variety of styles: folk ballad, soft rock, country, Classical instrumental. Some of the song titles are: Souls in Heaven, HaShem I Need You, Shma et Tfilati/Listen to Me!, Unfinished Business, The Beauty of Fear. The CD and individual songs for uploading will be available on CDbaby.com and Amazon.com after 12/15/11. For more information and bookings, please contact Shoshana at www.healingnotes.com or 718-266-7841.
New Yahoo Group for New Olim Musicians!
Hey there's a new group for musicians who made Aliya or returned to Israel you can join by emailing AliyaMusicians-subscribe@yahoogroups.com AliyaMusicians · Aliya Gigging Musicians. This group is intended Primarily for gigging musicians that made Aliya. Some musicians that used to gig in their former countries are gigging here, some may not gig much anymore. This group is a place we can all share information such as: *Buying and selling equipment *Where to have equipment repaired *Finding out about new musicians *Finding out about sound companies *Leaning about particular venues *Hooking up with new opportunities *Helping Musicians make Aliya and more... Even though some of the people on this group may be considered competitors, they can still be friendly competitors who can help each other out. No Lashon Hara Here.
Online Art Gallery: The Jewish Art Café – Coming Soon from OMEK!
Coming soon, OMEK is opening an online art gallery. We've named it the Jewish Art Café. (Thanks to those of you who voted on the name. We had hundreds of responses.) Our global gallery will feature a large variety of fine arts from some of the most skilled artists I know or know of. In addition to the section of the site devoted to fine arts, we'll have a Judaica section featuring items from people all over the world. It will include crafts, jewelry, candles, clothing, and anything else that you may need or want so that you can live your life with creative flair. This is about celebrating who we are. About observing deeply and subtly. About beautifying the way we fulfill the commandments and enjoying the world G-d gives us. There'll even be the possibility of promoting your music on the Jewish Art Café. While we won't host your audio or video files on our site (yet) we will please G-d be a powerful portal to your own site. You don't have to be an "artist" or "crafts person" to participate. Of course, we welcome anyone who is fed by aesthetics. But there's even more to the Jewish Art Café than that. I think each of us is a spiritual artist. And our sages instruct us to be "crafty" in matters of awe of G-d and dealing with our lower self. Accordingly, the site will have articles and videos on both art and spiritual artistry. I welcome your involvement in this capacity too - as a creative human spirit! A portion of the proceeds from sales will go to Omek. It's a win-win situation. We promote you; you have a forum to promote your work; we each grow in spiritual artistry and craftsmanship, and together we create and celebrate the go-to place to find beautiful and masterful pieces. We all benefit, allowing more of the live-giving waters of Torah to water all places on earth. To find out what the criteria for submission are or to simply be kept abreast of developments around the Jewish Art Café: http://forms.aweber.com/form/64/1626722864.htm
and fill in your information. You will receive an automated follow-up email detailing everything you need to know about working with the gallery. It will also let us keep in touch with you regarding what's new with our exciting and dynamic upcoming venture.
Jewish Illustrator debuts new interactive Game
http://www.chabad.org/generic_cdo/aid/1714320/jewish/Find-Danny-Dina.htm it also includes a speed painting showing how i created the game. website is www.yjstudios.com and blog www.yjstudios.com/blog with many useful posts for aspiring artists and illustrators
Anonymous Benefactor film for women & girls – accolades galore!
ANONYMOUS BENEFACTOR is a new Jewish women's film written and directed by Rachel Frankl. An inspiring and heartwarming story about how sometimes kindness is bestowed upon us in the most unexpected of ways and in the most desperate of times....Featuring Sarah Hurwitz! “WOW! This film should deserve an award; this will put my heartstrings and it teaches me about the joys of Tzadakah (giving). this is a must see women's movie!” http://www.mostlymusic.com/anonymous-benefactor-a-film-for-jewish-women....
Chana Tova Sokol’s New Website: Beyond a Recipe
Womens only section for posting audio, video, & Op-Ed
All women produced website with video productions and stories http://www.beyondarecipe.com/women-only/ It is in the hands of the women to bring the redemption, so here is a website to help us!
CLASSES / LESSONS
Music Lesson Openings with Elena Medvedovski-Khanukaev in Boston
I am happy to announce that I am expanding my hours at Elite Music Academy and could take a few more students into my class. A key tenet to my teaching philosophy is to create the environment when students can enjoy themselves while learning. I believe that every child has a powerful need for creativity and natural understanding of rhythm and music. If nurtured, it could develop to define skill and craftsmanship. I have more that 30 years experience working with the wide range of students from beginners to professionals. I teach piano, music history, music theory, conducting, and music appreciation. There is no age limits with my students. I start as early as 5 years old. Our academy is conveniently located at 1845 Commonwealth Avenue, Brighton I can come to student home as well. Looking forward starting working with you Sergey Khanukaev, DMA Phone: 617-669-7778 Elena Medvedovski-Khanukaev"
Art camp registration open!
Very affordable! 2 week long courses in all art- Painting, Drawing, Pottery…. And much much more
Day camp conveniently located in Teaneck NJ. Perfect for in between sleep away camp- and very affordable! Classes taught by professional artist illustrator! Limited space!!!!- sign up asap! For pricing and other information contact Natalia at Nataliakadish@gmail.com or 551 587 1653
Art Classes in Teaneck!
Art classes available for all ages! For High School students, Adults, Seniors, and Children Taught by Professional Illustrator Located in Teaneck, NJ - Painting and drawing basics - Portfolio development - Art and The Spiritual - Surrealism and symbolism - Step by step build a painting - Candle making - Comic book illustration - Children's book illustration - Self expression and movement - Fashion design/ illustration - Bat Mitzvah project art preparation - Judaic Sculpture and other crafts – Pottery – Clay - You can design your own class! And more! Call Natalia (Aura Tova) at 551 587 1653 Email nataliakadish@gmail.com
Private Art Lessons!
Experienced art teacher now welcoming new students for private art lessons! Location: I can travel to your home, or the student can be dropped off at my home. Ages: 5-18 Subjects: Drawing and/or painting lessons for all skill levels. When: Lessons can be arranged to be from a half hour class to an hour (or more), depending on the student's age and desire. Frequency is also up to you - from weekly (the standard) to bi-weekly, or bi-monthly, or monthly... Contact: Please email leah.klagge@gmail.com or call (203) 435-1344. Discounts available for groups.
Art for Teens!
Art courses for teens available!! Art courses for 13-18 available in Teaneck! taught by professional Illustrator Natalia Kadish. Learning technique skills while expressing ones self is important! call 551 587 1653 or email nataliakadish@gmail.com Thanks!
Dance Class in Baka
Excercise, Great Music, Fun Atmosphere---what more could you want?! Wednesday Evenings in Baka New Beginners 7:15, Intermediate 8:15, Advanced 9:15-11:00 p.m. Matnas Baka, Rechov Yissachar 3, in the gym NIS 30 (Discounts for Students) Contact Naomi for more details 566-5626, 054-542-6562 naomi.moss6@gmail.com
Open Calls/Opportunities for Artists
Design a Tzedakah Box
AJWS Launches Design Competition to Revitalize Philanthropy WHERE DO YOU GIVE? INVITES ARTISTS TO REIMAGINE TZEDAKAH BOX FOR 21ST CENTURY http://ajws.org/who_we_are/news/archives/press_releases/ajws_launches_de...