2007
August 2007
Sunday 5 August 2007
Sun 5 Aug. Sunday, August 5th - Concert Ethnographer, filmmaker, author and composer Yale Strom brings together his unique style and his field research in Europe to form the basis of this klezmer ensemble. Vocalist Elizabeth Schwartz has been hailed as the “Edith Piaf of klezmer” for her timbre and intepretation. Reservations suggested. 2 P.M. Cost: $10. 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]
Sunday 12 August 2007
Sun 12 Aug. Sunday, August 12th - Film Molly Picon stars as Khavtshi, a young woman who promises her dying mother that she will take care of her family. She’s busy cooking, cleaning and matchmaking for her brothers and sisters – until she discovers the violinist across the courtyard. (100 min.; B&W; Yiddish w/ NEW English subtitles) 2 P.M. Cost: $6. 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]
Sunday 19 August 2007
Sun 19 Aug. Sunday, August 19th - Film A friend to the famous, a crook to the feds, father, brother, gambler, bum: Toots Shor was many things. Directed by Shor’s granddaughter, this is a provocative, loving and authentic portrait of a self-made, unapologetic and quintessentially American man. 2 P.M. Cost: $6. 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]
Sunday 26 August 2007
Sun 26 Aug. Sunday, August 26th - Concert New England’s dynamic klezmer band is 20 years old. Join musicians Jim Armenti, Joe Blumenthal, Amy Rose, and Keith Levreault in a rockin’ anniversary concert and celebration of the release of their new CD – “Warm Your Hands.” Reservations suggested. 2 P.M. Cost: $10. 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]