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Joel Chasnoff at Chopin Theatre
February 21, 2010 from 3pm to 5pm
Comedian and IDF veteran Joel Chasnoff reads from his hilarious new book, the 188th Crybaby Battalion, an account of his army service in Tzahal.
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"Look at me. Do you see me? Do you see me in my olive-green uniform, beret, and shiny…
Golem Rocks at Martyrs
February 11, 2010 from 8pm to 11:45pm
Contrary to popular belief, Golem is neither a towering Jewish Frankenstein who defended the Jews of 17th Century Prague, nor a creature from Lord of the Rings. Golem is a 6 piece Eastern European folk-punk band.
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Lag B'onfire 2009 at Phyllis' Musical Inn
May 11, 2009 from 7pm to 10:30pm
featuring....
* BBQ (with veggie friendly options)
* Complimentary first drink
* Fire!
* Blazing live music performance by Even Sh'Siyah:
presented by KFAR and Chabad of Bucktown/Wicker Park
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That Leha Dodi is sweet!
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Adonai and I to release a new album
We have word from David Gould that his Jewish Reggae project 'Adonai and I' is back in the studio to record "Feast of Passover" for release sometime this year.The new record features:
David S… Continue
Posted on February 23, 2009 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment
Cuban Jewish musicial traditions revived
After a successful tour of Cuba this past Fall, Sephardic music revivalists Roberto Rodriguez and Sarah Aroeste founded the AROESTE-RODRIGUEZ CUBAN JEWISH MUSIC PROJECT.
Their loft… Continue
Posted on February 13, 2009 at 1:30pm —
Seven Generations explores Ethiopian Israelis
Yeganyahu Avishai Mekonen emigrated from Ethiopia to Israel in 1984 as part of Operation Moses, and has worked as a photographer and filmmaker on projects investigating issues of race and identity.This project creates a living commentary on the contemporary state of Ethiopian Jews’ assimilation juxtaposed against what is being lost with the passing of older generations. The ritual of counting… Continue
Posted on February 11, 2009 at 1:30pm —
Golem unleashes Citizen Boris
Punk-Klezmers Golem have released a new album, CITIZEN BORIS, on Jdub Records. Bandleader Annette Ezekiel Kogan talk about the new album on the Nextbook podcastThe New Yorker calls Golem "Stellar! A wild edgy approach with a reverence for Old World tradition." The Washington Post says "Go… Continue
Posted on February 10, 2009 at 2:00pm —
Mazal Tov Stereo Sinai
Our friends Stereo Sinai tied the knot last night in a beautiful ceremony in Skokie.Under a lovely Chuppah, vows were exchanged after the band's rendition of Even Sh'Siyah's Mi Adir. During the reception, guests were treated to extended play dance sets by our favorite… Continue
Posted on February 9, 2009 at 3:30pm —
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Life. Love. Lox. at BooCoo Cafe & Cultural Center
August 8, 2010 from 1pm to 3pm
Author and columnist Carin Davis signs and reads from her new book, Life, Love, Lox: Real-World Advice for the Modern Jewish Girl
Like Manischewitz with a twist, this saucy book will show the young Chosen Ones how to mix their Jewish roots with the…
Life. Love. Lox. Lakeview. at conversations, book, literature, life, love, lox, carin, davis, author, advice, reading
August 8, 2010 from 4pm to 5:30pm
Lookout Lakeview! Author and columnist Carin Davis signs and reads from her new book, Life, Love, Lox: Real-World Advice for the Modern Jewish Girl
Like Manischewitz with a twist, this saucy book will show the young Chosen Ones how to mix their Jew…
The Levins at BooCoo Cafe & Cultural Center
July 25, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm
Ira and Julia Levin are The Levins, performing a blend of many world musical styles that might be called “Mystic Folk.” With influences ranging from Jethro Tull to Debbie Friedman, their spiritual Americana blends sea shanties with Hebrew lyrics and…
KFAR Music Compilation FREE Download at http://www.kfarcenter.org/
June 14, 2010 at 6pm to August 14, 2010 at 7pm
RSVP to the KFAR Music Compilation 'FREE Download event' and get a whole set of rockin' good tunes.
That's right- we're giving away a dozen mp3's to everyone who RSVP's to this event right here on our website. Then you can enjoy them in your home,…
Marbin with special guest Paul Wertico at Chopin Theatre
August 19, 2010 from 8pm to 10:30pm
Global Groove Chicago and KFAR present Marbin.
Formed in Israel in June 2007 by guitarist Dani Rabin and saxophonist Danny Markovitch, the duo’s hallmark is a lush, multi-layered approach to compositions that creates a surprisingly rich sonic lands…
KFAR 8th Anniversary Party at Chopin Theatre Lounge
July 24, 2010 at 9pm to July 25, 2010 at 1am
On July 25 2002, KFAR got its start with a double bill of Even Sh'Siyah and YidCore at Chase Cafe.
8 years and countless events later, we're stronger than ever. As Chicago's leading year-round presenter of contemporary Jewish arts and music events,…
Rebbesoul at BooCoo Cafe & Cultural Center
August 22, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm
A rock guitarist and studio session musician, Rebbesoul was inspired by the haunting beauty of a prayer heed heard one night in synagogue. From memory, he reconstructed the melody and lyrics, and so began a spiritual and musical journey that brought…
The Levins at BooCoo Cafe & Cultural Center
July 25, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm
Ira and Julia Levin are The Levins, performing a blend of many world musical styles that might be called “Mystic Folk.” With influences ranging from Jethro Tull to Debbie Friedman, their spiritual Americana blends sea shanties with Hebrew lyrics and…
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