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Year 28, No. 24
Celebrating 28 Years of Community News
February 20 – February 26, 2013
Jazz Vocalist Jane Monheit and Special Freethought Society to Host Guest Mark O’Connor at the Annenberg Author of The Answer Is Never “Magic”
A two-time Grammy® nominee, Jane Monheit brings a he Freethought decade of performing and reSociety (FS) cording experience to the presents Dr. Annenberg Center. Her first album, “Never Never Land,” Robert Porter as was voted Top Debut Record- the speaker for its ing by the Jazz Journalist’s Monday, February Association and stayed on the 26 free and openBillboard Jazz chart for over to-the-public gathering. Porter’s preThe Annenberg Center con- sentation is based tinues its jazz series with a on his popular book, The Answer Is Never performance by Grammy® “Magic.” nominee and audience The presentation favorite Jane Monheit on will take place at Saturday, March 16 at 8 7 p.m. at the Ludingp.m. Photo/Courtesy ton Library (5 S. Unlimited Myles Bryn Mawr Avenue, a year. With several number Bryn Mawr) and is one albums under her belt, open to the public. Monheit has become a be - Raised in a liberal loved jazz and cabaret artist. Christian family, Monheit will be performing Chadds Ford resihits from her most recent re- dent Porter nonecording, “Home.” Monheit will theless became an be joined by Michael Kanan atheist in high on piano, Rick Montalbano school and his backon drums and Neil Miner on ground provided bass. The performance will also t h e i m p e t u s t o prominently feature special write a unique apDr. Robert Porter’s presentation, guest and internationally renowned jazz vio- proach to the reli“Invisible Minds and the Magical gious vs. atheist linist, Mark O’Connor. Universe,” will entertain, enthrall and Mark O’Connor is a two-time Grammy ® format, one that enlighten all on February 26, 7 p.m., at award winner for Best Country Instrumental is highly humorthe Ludington Library, Bryn Mawr. Performance and Best Classical Crossover ous while also Free and open to the public. Album and an eight-time nominee. With over tackling the usual two million albums sold, his keen hybrid of serious subjects in a profound and studied manner. Ever wonder what a conversation between an atheist and American bluegrass, jazz, country and classical has garnered him mass critical acclaim a believer would sound like if each answered all of the other’s and prestige. He has recorded with a wide questions honestly, without any dodging or changing the range of artists including Chet Atkins, James subject? Now, imagine them doing that while taking turns Taylor, Michelle Shocked, Alison Krauss, David respectfully and not shouting over each other like an episode Grisman, Tony Rice, Béla Fleck, Renée Flem- of Jerry Springer. Right. So, in order to make this happen, ing, Pinchas Zukerman, Stéphane Grappelli, Porter, in the ancient Socratic tradition, conducted both Patty Loveless, The Dixie Dregs, John Hart- sides of this wide-ranging and often amusing dialog on faith ford and Wynton Marsalis. See Presentation by Dr. Robert Porter on page 4
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“The Sound of Music” at Temple Beth Hillel – Beth El Page 9 he Annenberg Center continues its jazz series with a performance by Grammy® nominee and audience favorite Jane Monheit. Known for a smoky, romantic jazz tone, she will be joined by Grammy®winning fiddler, Mark O’Connor. This performance will take place on Saturday, March 16 at 8 p.m. Audience members are invited to attend a pre-show chat with Jane Monheit at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20$55 (prices are subject to change). For tickets or for info, visit AnnenbergCenter.org or call 215-898-3900. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Annenberg Center Box Office.
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Israeli Film Festival Comes to Philadelphia in March he Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia marks its 17th year of celebrating Israeli culture and society through cinema. This year’s varied program of feature films and documentaries will be performed at several venues throughout the Philadelphia area from March 2 through March 17. The festival kicks off on Saturday, March 2, 8 p.m., with the screening of “The World is Funny” and an opportunity to meet the film’s director, Shemi Zarhin at a special reception following the movie at the International House, 3701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The cost of admission is $18 per person, $15 for seniors. The film, which like most of the festival offerings is pre-
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sented in Hebrew with English subtitles, has been nominated for 15 awards by the Israeli Film Academy. It documents the misadventures of three estranged siblings whose lives are changed by the unveiling of some long-buried family secrets. Scene from the film “The World is Funny.” The movie will be shown again on Sunday, March 3 at 3 p.m. at the International House, preceding a free screening of three short films produced by students at Tel Aviv University’s Department of Film and Television. A falafel dinner will be served to all in attendance. Israeli Film Festival ChairSee Israeli Film Festival on page 5