2009
June 2009
Sunday 7 June 2009
Sun 7 Jun, 2 pm. American Splendor is the story of a little-known working-class everyman and first-class curmudgeon, Harvey Pekar. Played by Paul Giamatti, Pekar finds love, family and a creative voice through the underground comic books he creates. (2003; 101 min.). 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. 6. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]
Sunday 14 June 2009
Sun 14 Jun, 2 pm. This Toronto-based band, firmly rooted in the spirit and forms of klezmer music, forges a sophisticated new sound. The ensemble features Eric Stein (mandolin, tsimbl), Bogdan Djukic (violin), Milos Popovic (accordion), Martin van de Ven (clarinets), and Bret Higgins (bass.) Reservations suggested. 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. 10. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]
Sunday 21 June 2009
Sun 21 Jun, 2 pm. Fredric March gives the definitive performance as Willy Loman, the feckless protagonist of Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, in this classic 1951 screen adaptation directed by Laszlo Benedek. With excellent supporting performances by Mildred Dunnock as his long-suffering wife, and Kevin McCarthy and Cameron Mitchell as his disillusioned sons. (115 min.). 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. 6. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]
Sunday 28 June 2009
Sun 28 Jun, 2 pm. Sunday, June 28th - Film Director-producer Rachel Leah Jones explores what it means to be an Ashkenazi Jew in Israel. Are they “the Establishment” or “the troublemakers”? This 2007 documentary is a fascinating study of diversity in the Jewish melting pot of Israel today. (72 min.). 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. 6. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]