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SUMMARY:Don Golem in Prague: A Shadow Puppet Concert
DESCRIPTION:On May 8th\, join us for a theatrical evening that blends Jewish mysticism\, classical opera\, and shadow puppetry. \nDon Golem in Prague explores the mythology and cultural histories behind the “Golem” creature of Jewish mystical folklore\, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni (1787). Fortepianist Gili Loftus and puppeteer Jake (Yankl) Krakovsky will join forces to create a unique theatrical puppet performance in conversation with the musical and poetic elements of Mozart’s timeless opera. One-of-a-kind shadow puppets\, a 19th-century Viennese fortepiano\, all infused with the magical air of Prague – a memorable night out at the theatre awaits you! \nDoors at 8pm. Performance begins at 8:30pm. Seating will be on a first come\, first served basis. \nWe encourage guests to pay what they can for tickets. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Click here to reserve your tickets. \nOur bar will be open with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options\, payable by card only. \nAbout the Performers: \nAward winning keyboardist\, Gili Loftus’ three-fold expertise on the fortepiano\, modern piano and harpsichord lend her playing a character that is unique to her\, and which has opened up new and exciting paths for artistic and historical exploration which Gili has been invited to share through her performances and lectures on both sides of the Atlantic. In growing demand as a solo and collaborative artist\, Gili performs worldwide\, including in her hometown of Jerusalem. Gili’s studies and artistic endeavours over the years have been generously supported by the Canada Council for the Arts\, as well as le conseil des arts et des letters du Québec and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada\, among others. Her recordings can be heard under the Leaf Music (Canada) and Backlash Music (Berlin) labels. Loftus belongs to Beyond Artists\, a coalition of artists that donates a percentage of their concert fee to organizations they care about. Tonight\, Gili is donating to Welcome Collective and les Amis de la montagne. \nYankl (Jake) Krakovsky (b. 1991\, Atlanta\, GA) is a theater artist\, educator\, and Yiddishist based in Western Massachusetts. They have worked professionally for over a decade as an actor\, puppeteer\, writer\, director\, dramaturg\, teaching artist\, and clown. Yankl has received residencies from Atlanta’s Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre as well as the Collaborative Arts Lab in Arezzo\, Italy. He is a current Oral History Field Fellow and Translation Fellow at the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst\, MA\, and a founding member of Atlanta’s Clown Corp LLC. \nThis event is a part of the Montreal Jewish Arts Collaborative (MJAC). MJAC is a joint initiative between the Museum of Jewish Montreal\, KlezKanada\, and the Segal Centre for Performing Arts. Made possible with support by the Azrieli Foundation\, the Betty Averbach Foundation\, and CANVAS. The artists acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. La création de cette oeuvre a été rendu possible grâce à l’appui financier du Conseil des arts de des lettres du Québec.
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/don-golem-in-prague-a-shadow-puppet-concert/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Build-A-Bubbie: Sculpture Workshop with Jonah Strub
DESCRIPTION:When someone mentions glamour\, who is the first person in your own life that you think of? If your first thought was your Jewish mother or grandmother\, this workshop is for you! \nPop culture has a veneration for Jewish woman. The tropes and stereotypes of Jewish women\, especially mothers and grandmothers are wildly influential in the worlds of musical theatre\, television\, movies\, and drag. Jewish women\, both actors and characters\, in many of these examples are the embodiment of camp. Think of Barbra Streisand\, Bette Midler\, Fran Drescher\, and Michelle Visage. These women\, many of them bubbies\, are the epitome of camp\, glitz\, and theatricality. \nIn celebration of the final week of our exhibition Shtetl in the Sun\, join us for a hands-on workshop by artist and sculptor\, Jonah Strub. In this 3-hour workshop\, participants will be provided plasticine clay and many embellishments including (but not limited to) glitter\, rhinestones\, and feathers to sculpt and photograph your own glamorous grandmother or any person of your choice. Your sculptures can be based on someone in your life or be entirely fictitious\, as long as they are extremely glamourous. We hope to celebrate the chic and dazzling legacy of Bubbies with you all! \nPrior to the workshop\, Jonah will take participants on a brief guided tour of the exhibition\, showing the process behind his own sculptures on view. \nTickets are $40 each or $35 for students. All materials included. Capacity is limited\, so reserve your spot early to avoid disappointment. Click here to reserve your spot. \nJonah Strub (b. 1996) is a Toronto-based gay\, Jewish artist with a primary focus on sculptural ceramics. Jonah’s work is a love letter to camp\, kitsch\, musical theatre\, Yiddish humour\, and drag\, and explores his own femininity through the humour of traditionally queer and Jewish aesthetics. Jonah explores themes like glamorous grandmothers\, cutesy creatures\, and sublime self-portraiture in his work. Jonah often superimposes his face on his creations\, paired with over-the-top patterns and exuberant\, joyful imagery\, to celebrate himself as a fully realized kitsch object. \nJonah holds a BA in Studio Art from the University of Guelph\, specializing in oil painting and sculpture\, and discovered ceramics during an exchange in Bremen\, Germany in 2019 where he immediately fell in love with the medium. He earned a certificate in Cartooning and Illustration from George Brown College in 2022. In 2023\, he participated in the Banff Emerging Artist in Residence Program. Jonah has exhibited around Canada and abroad including The Canadian Clay and Glass Museum\, Art Gallery of Burlington\, The Artist Project\, and galleries in Germany and the USA. Jonah is one of two featured artists in Shtetl in the Sun\, currently on view at the Museum of Jewish Montreal until June 1. \nAccessibility: Please note that the upper levels of our building are not accessible to visitors with limited mobility. This workshop will take place on the first floor which is accessible from our main entrance via ramp. The exhibition is on the second and third floor\, accessible by stairwell. 
URL:https://museemontrealjuif.ca/event/build-a-bubbie-sculpture-workshop-with-jonah-strub/
LOCATION:Musée du Montréal juif | Museum of Jewish Montreal\, 5220 St. Laurent blvd.\, Montréal\, Québec\, H2T 1S1\, Canada
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