Boca JCC announces 2009-2010 line-up of events
following is the calendar of art events for the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center (www.levisjcc.org) for the 2009-2010 season. The JCC is located at 9801 Donna Klein Blvd., Boca.
19th Annual Book & Author Luncheon
WHAT: Two best-selling authors will discuss their works of literature. Attending this year will be Jeffrey Zaslow (author of “The Girls From Ames: A Story of Women & a Forty Year Friendship”) and Scott Lasser (author of “The Year That Follows”).
WHEN: Tuesday, November 17
9 a.m.
WHERE: Boca West Country Club
20583 Boca West Drive in Boca Raton
COST: $70 per person
REGISTER: Call the Levis JCC Box Office at (561) 852-3241.
“A Literary Afternoon” Lecture Series
WHAT: Each afternoon, the series will feature a conversation with a best-selling author about his/her newly released publication. Featured this year are: Sara Houghteling(“Pictures at an Exhibition”) on December 8; Sally Koslow (“The Late Lamented Molly Marx”) on January 12; Chris Bohjalian (“Skeletons at the Feast”) on February 23,; and Dara Horn (“All Other Nights”) on March 9.
SPECIAL APPEARANCE: Comedian and Author Carol Leifer (“When You Lie About Your Age, the Terrorists Win: Reflections on Looking in the Mirror”) on Tuesday, February 9.
WHEN: Tuesdays – December 8, January 12, February 23 and March 9
2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Beifield Auditorium at the Levis JCC’s Sandler Center
21050 95th Avenue South in Boca Raton
COST: $60 per person for series subscription; $20 for individual author events
REGISTER: Call the Levis JCC Box Office at (561) 852-3241.
Authors & Their Books: Martin Fletcher
WHAT: News’ longtime Tel Aviv Bureau Chief as he recounts fascinating stories and real-life adventures experienced during his tenure there.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 10, 2009
7:30 p.m.
WHERE: B’Nai Torah Congregation
6261 SW 18th Street in Boca Raton
COST: $15 per person for Levis JCC and B’nai Torah members; $18 for the public
REGISTER: Call the Levis JCC Box Office at (561) 852-3241.
Authors & Their Books: Kati Marton
WHAT: The former NPR and ABC News correspondent shares how her journalist parents survived the Nazis in Budapest and were imprisoned by the Soviets.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 8, 2009
7:30 p.m.
WHERE: B’Nai Torah Congregation
6261 SW 18th Street in Boca Raton
COST: $15 per person for Levis JCC and B’nai Torah members; $18 for the public
REGISTER: Call the Levis JCC Box Office at (561) 852-5043.
Authors & Their Books: Michael Tucker
WHAT: Actor Michael Tucker (fondly known as “Stuart Markowitz” of the hit television drama LA Law,) discusses “Family Meals: Coming Together to Care for an Aging Parent.” Tucker and his wife, actress Jill Eikenberry faced difficult decisions after her mother was widowed and began a rapid decline into dementia. With remarkable charm, sympathy and warmth, Tucker shows the ways in which those we love are our greatest assets in times of sorrow and times of joy.
WHEN: Tuesday, January 26
7:30 p.m.
WHERE: B’Nai Torah Congregation
6261 SW 18th Street in Boca Raton
COST: $15 per person for Levis JCC and B’nai Torah members; $18 for the public
REGISTER: Call the Levis JCC Box Office at (561) 852-5043.
Authors & Their Books: Wednesday Martin
WHAT: Wednesday Martin’s “Stepmonster: A New Look at Why Real Stepmothers Think, Feel and Act the Way We Do” is a ground-breaking way of understanding the tensions that seem to define relations between women and their stepchildren. Drawing from her own experiences, Martin presents a realistic look at what it means to be married to a man with children.
WHEN: Wednesday, January 27
7:30 p.m.
WHERE: B’Nai Torah Congregation
6261 SW 18th Street in Boca Raton
COST: $$15 per person for Levis JCC and B’nai Torah members; $18 for the public
REGISTER: Call the Levis JCC Box Office at (561) 852-5043.
MUSIC
Phyllis & Gerry Golden The Next Generation of Popular Music”
WHAT: Marshall Turkin and the Classic Jazz Ensemble, as well as vocalist Lisanne Lyons, celebrate the life and music of composers by performing their songs and by showing historical videos. This year’s composers are: Burt Bacharach (whose compositions include classics “Do You Know the Way to San Jose,” “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on my Head” and “What the World Needs Now”), Henry Mancini (“Moon River” and “Days of Wine and Roses,” as well as theme music for the series “The Pink Panther and “Peter Gunn”) and Jerry Herman, of “Hello Dolly,” “Mame” and “La Cage Aux Folles” fame.
WHEN: Sunday, December 21
3 p.m.
WHERE: Beifield Auditorium at the JCC Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center for Jewish Life Enhancement
21050 95th Avenue S. Boca Raton
COST: $70 for all three concerts; individual tickets $27
CONTACT: (561) 852-5043
The Sheba Ensemble
WHAT: An all female Jewish Music Ensemble – this talented and delightful Jewish music group performing popular melodies with a contemporary twist. Special early performance for children and families.
WHEN: Sunday, December 20, 2009
11:00 a.m. – Children’s concert; regular performance at 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zinman Hall at the Adolph & Rose Levis JCC
9801 Donna Klein Boulevard in Boca Raton
COST: $25 for the 2:00 p.m. show
Children’s Concert: $18 for adults, $6 for children (2 and under, free)
REGISTER: Call the Levis JCC Box Office at (561) 852-3241.
Jazz and Dance Club With Marshall Turkin
WHAT: Enjoy nostalgia dance and jazz of the Swing era and the excitement of Latin music.
WHEN: Wednesdays, December 16, January 20, February 17, March 17
7 p.m.
WHERE: Beifield Auditorium at the JCC Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center for Jewish Life Enhancement
21050 95th Avenue S. Boca Raton
COST: $7 per person at the door; includes refreshments
CONTACT: (561) 558-2512
THEATER
3nd Annual Jewish Short Play Writing Competition
WHAT: Submit an original play based on the theme of exploring an aspect of Jewish life, issues or culture either from modern or historic times. Winning entries will be performed as Staged Readings. Awards: First place $500, Second Place $300, Third Place $200, Honorable Mentions.
WHEN: Accepting submissions now – deadline is February 1, 2010
NOTE: Visit www.levisjcc.org and click on “Competitions” under the Cultural Arts tab.
COST: $10 per entry
CONTACT: (561) 558-2118 or
West Boca Theatre Company 2009 – 2010 Season
A full program of shows this season, featuring full-length comedies, one-person theatrical experiences and staged readings.
WHAT: Other People’s Money – this popular Broadway and Hollywood hit is a funny, provocative and familiar look at the business world.
WHEN: Thursdays, December 3 and 10 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays, December 5 and 12 at 8:00 p.m.
Sundays, December 6 and 13 at 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Beifield Auditorium at the JCC Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center for Jewish Life Enhancement
21050 95th Avenue S. Boca Raton
COST: $18 per person; reserved seating and group sales available
BOX OFFICE: (561) 852-3241
WHAT: A Celebration of Life…Dancing on Hitler’s Grave – written and performed by Frannie Sheridan, this is one woman’s compelling story of about being raised Catholic by Jewish parents.
WHEN: Saturday, January 30 at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 31 at 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Beifield Auditorium at the JCC Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center for Jewish Life Enhancement
21050 95th Avenue S. Boca Raton
COST: $15 per person; open seating; group sales available
BOX OFFICE: (561) 852-3241
WHAT: Chapter Two – Presented in association with Boca Raton Theatre Guild. Neil Simon’s play reveals a comic view of a second marriage, including the humor and sad parts of moving on to the next chapter.
WHEN: Thursdays, April 1 and 8 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays, April 3 and 10 at 8:00 p.m.
Sundays, April 4 and 11 at 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Beifield Auditorium at the JCC Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center for Jewish Life Enhancement
21050 95th Avenue S. Boca Raton
COST: $18 per person; reserved seating; group sales available
BOX OFFICE: (561) 852-3241
WHAT: 3rd Annual International Jewish Short Play Competition Winners – staged readings of original plays based on a theme of exploring an aspect of Jewish life or culture from modern or historic times.
WHEN: Saturday, April 17 at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 18 at 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Beifield Auditorium at the JCC Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center for Jewish Life Enhancement
21050 95th Avenue S. Boca Raton
COST: $10 per person; open seating
BOX OFFICE: (561) 852-3241
FILM
Cinema U with Jack Boeko
WHAT: Explore theme, genres and current social issues as they impact our lives with guest speakers, while watching an array of newly released films, many of which are likely to be Oscar-nominated movies. Behind-the-scenes highlights and background information also is presented. Movies TBA.
WHEN: Wednesdays – December 9 and 16, January 6, 13, 20 27
10 a.m.
WHERE: Regal Shadowood 16
9889 West Glades Road, Boca Raton
(NE corner of Glades Road and State Rd 441)
COST: $79 per person for series subscription.
REGISTER: Call (561) 852-5043 or email
Sunday Films & Bagels
WHAT: Israeli Mosaic Film Series with Jack Boeko. Enjoy award-winning movies, guest speakers and discussions. Bagels and coffee served. Films focus on a major period of immigration and the effect it has had on Israel’s past, present and future. English subtitles.
WHEN: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Sundays,
October 18 – Sweet Mud (2006)
December 20 – Dear Mr. Waldman (2006)
January 17 – Kazablan (1973)
February 14 – Yana’s Friends (2000)
March 14 – Live and Become (2005)
April 11 – The Syrian Bride (2004)
WHERE: Beifield Auditorium at the JCC Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center for Jewish Life Enhancement, 21050 95th Avenue S, Boca Raton
COST: All 6 films $62; 4 films $52; individuals films $15
REGISTER: Call (561) 852-5043 or email
ART
Fashion, Artful Furnishings, & Rock ‘N Roll”
WHAT: An opening reception and program on Sunday, November 1, 2009 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. for three exhibitions at the Levis JCC’s Nathan D. Rosen Museum Gallery. The event features a Wearable Art fashion show, a curatorial gallery walk (with artists), refreshments, and a special appearance at 3:00 p.m. by Neil Zirconia – The “Ultimate Faux Diamond” – in a concert saluting Neil Diamond. The opening is free of charge and to the public; pre-sale concert tickets are $8, $10 at the door. All works on display are available for purchase. Call 561-532-3276 to RSVP for the opening; to purchase concert tickets, please call the Box Office at 561-852-3241.
WHEN: Sunday November 1 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: JCC Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center for Jewish Life Enhancement, 21050 95th Avenue S, Boca Raton
COST: Opening is FREE; Neil Zirconia tickets are $8 pre-sale, $10 at the door.
RSVP: (561) 852-3276 or email
For Neil Zirconia tickets, please call box office: (561)852-3241.
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