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Vagabond Opera at Skokie Theatre

October 23, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm
Bohemian Cabaret ensemble Vagabond Opera is described by the Washington Post as "A band of ceaseless charisma, boundless energy, impeccable musicianship and more than a little touch of both the naughty and exotic."  Read Chicago Sun-Times' / Pioneer Press preview article and interview. The group delivers passionate offerings of Bohemian cabaret for young and old. Paris hot jazz, gut bucket swing, tangos, Ukrainian folk-punk ballads, klezmer…See More
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Jewmongous at Skokie Theatre

December 25, 2011 from 8pm to 11:30pm
JEWMONGOUS, a comedy song concert, is the colicky, uncircumcised brain child of SEAN ALTMAN: the golden-voiced song-writing wiz and former leader/founder of Rockapella (of "Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?"). Sean was featured in Time Out New York's cover story "The New Super Jews" and in the New York Times feature about "the Jewish Hipster Movement." "Full of catchy melodies, clever arrangements and lyrics that yield satiric gems... Bawdy with a wicked modern streak..." - WASHINGTON…See More
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Soulfarm at The Skokie Theatre at Skokie Theatre

December 27, 2011 from 8pm to 10pm
Soulfarm was founded in Israel by Grammy Award winner lead guitarist C Lanzbom and guitarist and lead singer Noah Solomon Chase.Their sound has been dubbed as New American music, full melodic song writing and progressive modern arrangements. Their live shows are full of Mediterranean flavor with captivating guitar leads, Carlebach melodies, dance rhythms and strong percussion breaks.Soulfarm has a wide range of influences from rock and Latin, to Hebrew and Celtic folk music. Soulfarm has…See More
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The Unternationale at Skokie Theatre

September 22, 2011 from 8pm to 10:30pm
The Unternationale is Detroit-born Berlin songwriter Daniel Kahn, Moscow song bard Psoy Korolenko and guest Emmy-award winner Michael Alpert. As Eastern European borders, ideologies and cultures collided and fluctuated, the workers of the world united, were drafted as cannon fodder by nationalists they despised and turned on by neighbors in the World War conflagrations.Those who survived tried to forget, but The Unternationale remembered.  Their songs, "Arum Dem Fayer" (Around the Fire), recall…See More
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Yael Naim at House of Blues

October 23, 2008 all day
The drawing for the pair of free tickets has closed. Congratulations to Melissa from Evanston!We are sold out of $15 tickets BUT are still offering $18 individual tickets (vs. $23 w/ fees online) until noon on October 23rd. Tickets purchased through KFAR will be available at the House of Blues will call window when the house opens an hour prior to the show. Click on the link below to purchase using paypal:…See More
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Adam Davis is the Founder and Director of KFAR Jewish Arts Center. A veteran of the Chicago Off-Loop theatre community, he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and is presently a candidate for Master’s Degree at Spertus College.

A leader in the forefront of the current Jewish Cultural Renaissance, he was a finalist for the Joshua Venture fellowship and has presented and spoken before UJC Hadesh West Conference, Hillel’s Schusterman Student Leadership Conference, Oyhoo’s Schmooze / Sidney Krum Jewish Culture Conference and NewCAJE.

Named a “Trailblazer” by Bnai Brith Magazine, Mr. Davis has been featured in articles in The Forward, Chicago Reader, Chicago Tribune, Na’amat Magazine, Chicago Jewish News and JUF News. His articles have been published in World Jewish Digest, American Jewish Magazine and Mima’amakim Journal. He resides in Chicago.

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Chicago
Favorite KFAR event to date
Zohar @ Hothouse, Pharaoh's Daughter, Rabbinical School Dropouts @ Empty Bottle..
How are you involved in the arts?
Musician, Singer, Actor, Improviser, Art Lover, Music Fan, Presenter
Last great concert/film/performance/film/exhibit saw was...
Mor Karbasi @ Martyrs, Vagabond Opera, Balkan Beat Box
Favorite Chicago Arts Venue
I love Millenium Park's Pritzker Pavillion in the summer...
The thing I like about KFAR is...
the event we're doing next.

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Sean Altman sings his faith to Sun-Times

Posted on December 21, 2010 at 7:30pm 0 Comments

In advance of Saturday's show, Jewmongous creator Sean Altman talks to the Sun-Times:

In his liner notes and in his show, Altman, 49, talks about his faith -- or lack of it. He admits he hasn't been much of a believer since he went through the motions of his bar mitzvah. That doesn't mean,…

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New Partnership with Old Town School of Folk Music

Posted on October 15, 2010 at 5:30pm 0 Comments

I am very pleased to announce that in the coming 2010-2011 season, KFAR Jewish Arts Center will partner with the Old Town School of Folk Music.



Together, the organizations will co-present a set of Jewish and Israeli themed events at its as part of the Old Town's free World Music Wednesday concert series, starting with a November 10th performance by… Continue

Be the future of Jewish culture

Posted on September 16, 2009 at 5:21pm 0 Comments

As the Jewish New Year begins Friday night, our culture is vibrant and alive in America. No longer relegated to bagel brunches, it is at the core of a contemporary Jewish identity being explored asserted throughout the arts; in the recording studio, on the stage, on film and the page.



KFAR Jewish Arts Center leads this Jewish cultural renaissance in Chicago, connecting artists and performers exploring their heritage through their craft to audiences thirsty for contemporary… Continue

Emergence of a Jewish Cultural Identity

Posted on October 30, 2008 at 6:14pm 0 Comments

I read this article a while back, and it struck me as being central to what KFAR is all about. "While the organized Jewish community often identifies Jews by their denominational affiliation, more than half of all Jews in North America resist such categorizations. Defining themselves as secular, these Jews express their Jewish identity in cultural terms." Sounds as though there ought… Continue

Yosef Karduner performs...

Posted on October 30, 2008 at 6:00pm 0 Comments

Word is that Karduner is a zisye (sweet for all you squares) singer in the Breslover Hasidic realm. He's performing in West Rogers Park 7pm, November 2, at F.R.E.E. on Devon. $15, separate… Continue

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At 8:55am on July 24, 2008, Taryn said…
yes, its one of my paintings, i thought i posted it as my profile pic but made a mistake, posted it as a photo instead.
At 6:04pm on July 11, 2008, Alan said…
Fear not... the first of many big fat KFAR plugs on StereoSinai.com is coming soon...
 
 
 


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