2007
January 2007
Thursday 4 January 2007
Thu 4 Jan, 12-1 pm. Dr. Susan Kleiner A diet where sweets and alcohol are allowed? Dr. Susan Kleiner, a nutritionist, introduces The Good Mood Diet, a weight-loss approach that lets you eat “feel good foods” while still shedding pounds. Find out what you can eat, what to avoid and how to prevent the chemical changes that depress most dieters. Kleiner, the author of Power Eating and The Powerfood Nutrition Plan, is a nutrition consultant to the Seattle Seahawks, the Seattle Supersonics and several Fortune 500 companies. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. $16. Makor - [events]
Thu 4 Jan, 7 pm. Joshua Van Ness & The Kates Brothers David Ross is an electrifying performer with a rich and powerful voice and a unique style. His music is an eclectic mix of R&B, rock, hip-hop, and soul music, with a world feel and a positive message. David's first single, "The Power To Be" was featured on the all-star compilation album Voices for Israel. Following his debut solo album release earlier this year, David has performed for audiences all over the world. This, his third appearance at Makor, is one show you do not want to miss. 7 pm: Joshua Van Ness 8 pm: David Ross 9:30 pm: The Kates Brothers. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. $10. Makor - [events]
Thu 4 Jan, 7:30 pm. In this entertaining portrait of Pulitzer- and Tony-winning playwright Tony Kushner, filmmaker Freida Lee Mock journeys through his life and times, from his Jewish boyhood in small-town Louisiana to his development as a writer, politically active gay man and sharp-witted advocate of a more literate and compassionate society. Director: Freida Lee Mock. 2006. 98 min. Post-screening discussion with Tony Kushner, moderated by Daniel Gallant, director of the Makor Theater program, on Jan 4. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. 18. Makor - [events]
Saturday 6 January 2007
Sat 6 Jan, 8 pm. Ric Cherwin was born into a family of singers, musicians, writers, artists and actors. From his first public singing performance at the age of 7, singing, playing, writing and performing have been Cherwin’s passion. Although a folk-rock blueser at heart, Cherwin’s influences include Harry Connick Jr., Art Garfunkel, Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross. Cherwin’s latest CD, My Mind Took Off Without Me, speaks to the inner voices that inhabit Cherwin’s psyche. Date & Time: Sat, Jan 6, 2007, 8:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5PJ31-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sat 6 Jan, 8 pm. In this entertaining portrait of Pulitzer- and Tony-winning playwright Tony Kushner, filmmaker Freida Lee Mock journeys through his life and times, from his Jewish boyhood in small-town Louisiana to his development as a writer, politically active gay man and sharp-witted advocate of a more literate and compassionate society. Director: Freida Lee Mock. 2006. 98 min. Post-screening discussion with Tony Kushner, moderated by Daniel Gallant, director of the Makor Theater program, on Jan 4. Post-screening discussion with Tony Kushner Date & Time: Thu, Jan 4, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5FJ21-01 Price: $18.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sunday 7 January 2007
Sun 7 Jan, 3 pm. A hit at the New York Musical Theatre Festival, this sung-through musical follows a single Jewish woman on her quest for romantic and spiritual fulfillment. New York Cool calls Soul Searching “an exhilarating, explosive burst of spiritually-charged theater.” Date & Time: Sun, Jan 7, 2007, 3:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5TH46-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sun 7 Jan, 7 pm. Infinite Orchestra uses danceable grooves and catchy riffs to tie together elements from rock, electronica, hip-hop, jazz and classical music. The Randy Bandits are a multi-genre Brooklyn-based ensemble whose mix of wit and harmony calls to mind the music of Barenaked Ladies. Date & Time: Sun, Jan 7, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5TH47-01 Price: $10.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Monday 8 January 2007
Mon 8 Jan, 7 pm. Acclaimed ventriloquist Jay Johnson starred in the sitcom Soap and is now taking Broadway by storm with his one-man, eight-puppet show The Two and Only. Hear Johnson perform excerpts from his show and discuss the art of ventriloquism. Date & Time: Mon, Jan 8, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5TH48-01 Price: $10.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Mon 8 Jan, 7:30 pm. Founded 45 years ago in memory of Israeli cellist Thelma Bentwich Yellin, the Thelma Yellin High School of Arts was established to nurture the most artistically gifted students in Israel. One of the school’s performing ensembles, the April Quintet, makes its New York debut. The quintet includes Roy Harmon on trumpet, Dean Tsur on saxophone, Hod Mushanov on piano, Itai Shahar on bass and Amir Bresler on drums. Date & Time: Mon, Jan 8, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5PJ32-01 Price: $12.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tuesday 9 January 2007
Tue 9 Jan. Date & Time: Tue, Jan 9, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Venue: Makor Cafe Code: T-MM5PJ44-01 Price: $12.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [more][events]
Tue 9 Jan, 12-1 pm. Rob Satloff Thousands of people have been honored for saving Jews during the Holocaust, but not one of them is an Arab. Robert Satloff set out to find an Arab "Schindler," a hero whose story might change the way Arabs view Jews and perhaps their own history. He discusses the never-before told story of the Holocaust in the Arab lands of North Africa. Satloff is executive director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. He is the author of Among the Righteous: Lost Stories From the Holocaust’s Long Reach Into Arab Lands. Date & Time: Tue, Jan 9, 2007, 12:00pm-1:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MD5LE02-01 Price: $16.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wednesday 10 January 2007
Wed 10 Jan, 7-9 pm. Dian Killian, PhD How do you respond to difficult people and situations? How do you ensure that your own needs are met in ways you don’t regret later? Learn how to enjoy greater connection and understanding in even the most trying situations. Dian Killian, PhD, is the director of Brooklyn Nonviolent Communication Date & Time: Wed, Jan 10, 2007, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5LP28-01 Price: $30.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 10 Jan, 7:30 pm. Unlike other places, where speed dating resembles an assembly line, Makor offers a more intimate environment. Relax with a glass of wine for the first half hour before the dating begins. First round of dating begins at 8 pm sharp. Tickets are $25 advance; $30 day of event Date & Time: Wed, Jan 10, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5RT67-01 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 10 Jan, 7:30 pm. Join David Edelstein of New York magazine, Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly, Stephanie Zacharek of Salon. and others for a discussion of the highs and lows of 2006 and the outlook for 2007. Clips will be shown. Moderated by Stu Van Airsdale of TheReeler. Date & Time: Wed, Jan 10, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5FJ22-01 Price: $10.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 10 Jan, 8 pm. Hailed a "cultural phenomenon" by Newsweek and featured frequently on This American Life, Mortified is a comic excavation of teen angst artifacts (journals, poems, letters, lyrics, home movies, schoolwork) as shared by their original authors. in front of total strangers. As the largest and longest-running project of its kind, this grassroots comedy collective has spent years sifting through hundreds of otherwise forgotten notebooks while paving the way for a strange new brand of entertainment. Tickets are $10 in Advance, $12 at the door Date & Time: Wed, Jan 10, 2007, 8:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Venue: Makor Cafe Code: T-MM5PJ48-01 Price: $10.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thursday 11 January 2007
Thu 11 Jan, 12-1 pm. Peter Krass The Army first recruited artists during World War I to document "the shock and loss and bitterness and blood" of the conflict. The eight civilians, traveling through battlefields, recorded what they saw in diaries, letters and sketches. Peter Krass uses these materials and the combat art itself in Portrait of War: The U.S. Army’s First Combat Artists and the Doughboys’ Experience in WWI. Krass is author and editor of 10 other books, including the acclaimed biography Carnegie. Date & Time: Thu, Jan 11, 2007, 12:00pm-1:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MD5LE01-01 Price: $16.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 11 Jan, 7:30 pm. Daniel Mendelson, who stars in and directs Rehearsing, tells the story of an aspiring young opera singer trying to find his voice. 2006. 27 min. Hyam Plutzik: American Poet takes an in-depth look at one of the great under-appreciated American Jewish poets, tracing his story from his youth on a Connecticut farm as the son of Russian immigrants through his education at Yale and his appointment as the first Jewish professor at the University of Rochester. Directors: Christine Choy and Ku-ling Siegel. 2006. 54 min. Part of the Reel Jews Film Series for emerging Jewish filmmakers. Date & Time: Thu, Jan 11, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5FJ23-01 Price: $9.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 11 Jan, 8 pm. Chico Hamilton, now 81, has been a vital force on the jazz scene for more than 50 years. He has worked with such extraordinarily artists as Count Basie, Lionel Hampton, Lena Horne, Chet Baker and Gerry Mulligan. Hamilton is also known for his work in the classic New York film Sweet Smell of Success with Tony Curtis and Burt Lancaster. In 1965, he wrote the soundtrack for Roman Polanski’s early film Repulsion. Date & Time: Thu, Jan 11, 2007, 8:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5PJ33-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Friday 12 January 2007
Fri 12 Jan, 7 pm. Ring in 2007 with the folks you joined in celebrating Rosh Hashanah, 5767. Join us for a traditional Shabbat dinner and a discussion about New Year's resolutions, lessons learned or forgotten since Yom Kippur and hopes that remain for the new year. Shabbat dinner at Makor is a feast for the body and spirit. Partake of a gourmet meal accompanied by traditional prayers and lively melodies and converse with new and interesting people. The dinner also includes a short, stimulating talk given from a variety of Jewish perspectives. Discussion will be led by Dan Ain, a Makor Rabbinic Intern and Ben Spratt, Rabbinic Intern at Congregation Rodeph Sholom. Registration required by the Wednesday before the dinner. Vegetarian dinners optional with phone reservations. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Saturday 13 January 2007
Sat 13 Jan, 8 pm. plus Binky Griptite & the Melomatics Naomi Shelton Davis and the Gospel Queens are Gospel Soul of the highest order. Lead by legendary organist Cliff Driver, Naomi and the Queens, Enda, Bobby, and Cynthia, lay bare the roots of real Rhythm and Blues with a repertoire that spans from low-moaning slow rockers to frenetic funk-infused soul workouts. Guitarist Tommy TNT Brenneck and Bassist Bosco Mann, both haling from Sharon Jones' inimitable rhythm section, the Dap-Kings, add an extra touch of spice to what is already a resplendent mix of Gospel and Soul. For it's raw soulfulness and uplifting spirituality, Naomi Davis and the Gospel Queens is not an act to be missed. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sat 13 Jan, 8 pm. Start 2007 with a barrel of laughs by watching Duck Soup, considered the Marx Brothers’ greatest achievement. Rufus T. Firefly (Groucho) becomes dictator of Fredonia under the sponsorship of the wealthy Mrs. Teasdale. Inept spies Chicolino (Chico) and Pinky (Harpo) are hired to help woo Teasdale away from Firefly. Chaos ensues. Director: Leo McCarey. 1933. 68 min. Date & Time: Sat, Jan 13, 2007, 8:00pm Second screening at 10PM Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5FJ24-01 Price: $5.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sat 13 Jan, 9 pm. Late-night play readings are paired with tunes from emerging singer/songwriters. Writers slated to participate include Clay McLeod Chapman, Zayh Dorn, Quincy Long and Tony-winner Mark O’Donnell. Date & Time: Sat, Jan 13, 2007, 9:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5TH49-01 Price: $5.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sunday 14 January 2007
Sun 14 Jan, 7 pm. A Discussion with David Ives and John Turturro Tony Award-winning French playwright Yasmina Reza’s new work, A Spanish Play, takes us behind the scenes at a surreal theater rehearsal. The play—which opens in January at Classic Stage Company—has been translated by noted playwright David Ives, who discusses his creative process with Brian Kulic, the Classic Stage Company’s artistic director. Participants may include the play’s director, Emmy-winning actor John Turturro, and its cast members, among them four-time Tony-winner Zoe Caldwell and noted actors Katherine Borowitz, Linda Emond, Denis O’Hare and Larry Pine. Date & Time: Sun, Jan 14, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5TH50-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tuesday 16 January 2007
Tue 16 Jan. Siamak Jahangiri, ney / Brooklyn Rider Quartet / Kevork Mourad, visuals Bartok: String Quartet No. 2 / Ali-Zade: Ney-Nava / Armenian folk songs with visuals Enjoy classical music in the warm environment of the Makor Café on select Tuesday evenings. Come early for a drink at the bar or a delicious pre-concert dinner that is included in a special concert/dinner package price. The Makor Café/bar opens at 6 PM.e & Time: Tue, Jan 16, 2007, 6:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5PC04-01 Price: $25.00 / $15.00 Concert Only. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tue 16 Jan, 12-1 pm. Ciji Ware Are you a fiftysomething who is realizing that your possessions don’t quite “fit” anymore? Whether you are going from a big suburban home to a city condo, downsizing from two houses to one or making room for an elderly relative, Ciji Ware shows you how her seven-step program can help you re-evaluate what’s important and guide you through the rightsizing process. Ware is the author of Rightsizing Your Life: Simplifying Your Surroundings While Keeping What Matters Most. Date & Time: Tue, Jan 16, 2007, 12:00pm-1:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MD5LS05-01 Price: $16.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tue 16 Jan, 2-3 pm. Gordon Linzner Learn about fascinating, unusual and obscure sites in Manhattan. Impress friends and out-of-town visitors with your esoteric knowledge. Class meets indoors. Date & Time: Tue, Jan 16, 2007, 2:00pm-3:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MD5RT05-01 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tue 16 Jan, 7 pm. What Brought Us Together, What Keeps Us Apart Rabbi Marc Schneier, Rev. Johnny Ray Youngblood and Rev. David Brawley with Jonathan Odell, moderator In the wake of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, religious leaders discuss the state of black-Jewish relations. The moderator is Jonathan Odell, founder of the Institute for Authentic Dialogue, author of The View from Delphi and an expert in the psychology of racism. Describing the Jewish perspective is Rabbi Marc Schneier, the president and founder of the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding. Rev. Johnny Ray Youngblood and Rev. David Brawley are well-known pastors at St. Paul’s Baptist Church. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tue 16 Jan, 7 pm. Dinner for Ten: Do We Really Need to Separate Church and State? Sit down with nine others for a frank and smart discussion on a variety of issues that you’re not supposed to talk about at dinner parties. Not for the timid. Limited to 10. Food included. Date & Time: Tue, Jan 16, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5JD07-01 Price: $20.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tue 16 Jan, 7:30 pm. Join us for a special evening of film, art, food and wine tasting, and a special musical presentation. Monet's Palate explores the connection between great artists and great chefs as seen through the world of Claude Monet. Filmed in Giverny, France, the film includes interviews with Steve Wynn, Alice Waters, Daniel Boulud, Roger Verge, Michel Richard and others. Narration by Meryl Streep. Director: Aileen Bordman. 2006. 58 min. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [more][events]
Tue 16 Jan, 9:30 pm. Rachid Halihal is an international singer, oudist, violinist and has toured with the famous Mohammed Abdo, Rachid Taha and many others. Layali el Andalus Ensemble is a New York-based Moroccan, Arabic, Middle Eastern Music Band bringing together Arab, Israeli and American musicians under the direction of Rachid Halihal. Date & Time: Tue, Jan 16, 2007, 9:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5PJ42-01 Price: $12.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wednesday 17 January 2007
Wed 17 Jan, 12-1 pm. American Jews, Christian Zionists Zev Chafets Zev Chafets examines American Christian and evangelical leaders’ support of Israel and explores the myths and realities surrounding the ever-changing relationship between evangelical Christians and Jews. Chafets, the former communications director for Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and a columnist for the New York Daily News, looks at the possibilities of a Judeo-Christian alliance and describes his encounters with Jerry Falwell, Jewish cadets at West Point, the Pentecostal priest of Wall Street, anti-Evangelical Jewish Democrats and others. Chafets is the author of A Match Made in Heaven: American Jews, Christian Zionists, and One Man’s Exploration of the Weird and Wonderful Judeo-Evangelical Alliance. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 17 Jan, 7-9 pm. Rebecca Rikon Being single in New York is a little like being a kid in a gigantic candy store. Learn about the vast array of options for singles and explore where to focus your time and energy to have the best experience possible. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Internet dating and ways to get what you want from your dating life, whether it’s a new friend, an activity partner or true love. Price includes a drink in the Makor Café after the workshop. Date & Time: Wed, Jan 17, 2007, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5LS05-01 Price: $30.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 17 Jan, 7 pm. Tamara Draut Faced with the costs of college, graduate school, health care and real estate, not to mention child care, how can a young American get off to a good start? Tamara Draut discusses an economic system that she says is stacked against the young and describes ways to get out of the mire. Draut is director of the economic opportunity program at the think tank Demos and the author of Strapped: Why America’s 20- and 30-Somethings Can’t Get Ahead. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door Date & Time: Wed, Jan 17, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5LE02-01 Price: $12.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 17 Jan, 7 pm. Yiddish songs meet Gypsy jazz in this brilliant acoustic quartet led by song maven Niki Jacobs. Nikitov rivets audiences in Europe and the United States with its original sound and driving Eastern European rhythm. With members from Holland and America, Nikitov brings a New World sensibility to its improvisations on Old World melodies. Date & Time: Wed, Jan 17, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5PJ34-01 Price: $12.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 17 Jan, 7:30 pm. This light comedy, set in Paris, is the story of four friends who meet regularly for frank discussions about men, marriage and children. Call it a Sephardic Sex in the City. Although each woman hails from a traditional North African Jewish home, they are all worldly, attractive and struggling to balance their needs, careers, families and love lives. French with English subtitles. Director: Lisa Azuelos. 2006. 84 min. Date & Time: Wed, Jan 17, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5FJ26-01 Price: $9.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 17 Jan, 7:30 pm. Unlike other places, where speed dating resembles an assembly line, Makor offers a more intimate environment. Relax with a glass of wine for the first half hour before the dating begins. First round of dating begins at 8 pm sharp. $25 advance; $30 day of event Date & Time: Wed, Jan 17, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5RT70-01 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 17 Jan, 9 pm. Join Makor Film and Music patrons in the Makor Café for a party celebrating the New York Jewish Film Festival. Visit www. for details. La Laque Date & Time: Wed, Jan 17, 2007, 9:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5PJ35-01 Price: $12.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thursday 18 January 2007
Thu 18 Jan, 12-1 pm. Death, Lies and Politics in America’s Herbal Supplement Industry Dan Hurley The market is flooded with herbal and dietary supplements, yet the media has been largely silent about the dangers posed by these products, says Dan Hurley, an award-winning journalist and the author of Natural Causes: Death, Lies and Politics in America's Vitamin and Herbal Supplement Industry. Hurley discusses the disturbing rise in deaths and injuries caused by supplements and describes the politics that virtually freed the supplement industry from federal oversight. Hurley is a contributor to The New York Times and writes on health and medicine for Men’s Health, Psychology Today and other publications. Date & Time: Thu, Jan 18, 2007, 12:00pm-1:00pm Location: Steinhardt Buildin. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 18 Jan, 12:30-2 pm. Join the longest-running informal foreign affairs discussion program in the United States. Increase your awareness and understanding of the most timely, thought-provoking foreign policy issues involving the United States. Each week another thematic/geographic issue is placed in historic context. First Session: Thu, Jan 18, 2007, 12:30pm-2:00pm Sessions: 8 Instructor: Nick Y. Barratt Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: MD3LH04-02 Price: $165.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 18 Jan, 6:30-8:30 pm. Wine Tasting Without the Attitude: Vino de Argentina, Spain and Chile. Stefani Jackenthal Swirl, sniff and sip your way through fun and social evenings. Taste six to eight wines from various regions while experts offer instruction. Next time it’s your turn to pick the wine, you’ll know exactly what you want. At each tasting, the wines are matched with gourmet edibles. Non-kosher and kosher wines served at each tasting. Please reserve a spot to ensure sufficient food. Date & Time: Thu, Jan 18, 2007, 6:30pm-8:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5LK15-01 Price: $35.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 18 Jan, 7-9 pm. Medical Alternatives: When Extreme Becomes Mainstream Dr. Tom Findley and Dr. Josh Handt You’ve seen the ads and the listings in Yellow Pages. Now learn about the varieties of alternative medicine, old and new. Hear about acupressure from a faculty member of the Academy of Natural Healing. Dr. Tom Findley, research director of the Rolf Institute, talks about Rolfing, a method that can dramatically improve a person’s posture and movement. Dr. Josh Handt of the New York Chiropractic Life Center discusses the benefits of chiropractic care. Date & Time: Thu, Jan 18, 2007, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5RC03-01 Price: $30.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 18 Jan, 7 pm. Second screening: 9PM. Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5FJ27-01 Price: $9.00 This film offers a thoughtful, humorous and poignant look at five Filipinos of indeterminate gender—refugees from families that rejected them—who care for elderly Orthodox Jews and have become almost substitute children to them. The five live in Tel Aviv and spend time onstage as the drag ensemble Paper Dolls. A multiple-prize winner at the 2006 Berlin International Film Festival. Hebrew, English and Tagalog with English subtitles. Director: Tomer Heymann. 2006. 80 min. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 18 Jan, 8 pm. WORLD MUSIC Featuring Vishal VAID, THE Brooklyn Qawwali PARTY AND Special Guests TBA 2007 will mark the 10th anniversary since Pakistani qawwali legend Nusrat FATEH ALI KHAN passed away. Khan’s influence made its mark on a wide range of artists, including Jeff Buckley, Eddie Vedder and Perry Farrell, and his forward-reaching collaboration with Michael Brook on Mustt Mustt and Night Song was the gateway for global audiences to experience this unique harmonium and tabla-driven devotional music. GlobeSonic Entertainment’s Tribute TO Nusrat features a range of artists influenced by this legend, including vocalist Vishal VAID and big-band Brooklyn Qawwali PARTY, along with special guests and GlobeSonic DJ’s. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. $15. Makor - [events]
Thu 18 Jan, 8 pm. A Tribute to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Featuring Vishal Vaid, Brooklyn Qawwali Party and GlobeSonic DJ sets The year 2007 will mark the 10-year anniversary since Pakistani qawwali legend Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan passed away. His influence made a mark on a wide range of artists, including Jeff Buckley, Eddie Vedder and Perry Farrell. GlobeSonic presents a tribute to Nusrat and will feature artists influenced by this legend. Vocalist Vishal Vaid will perform vibrant, gorgeous ghazals over modern musical soundscapes alongside his ensemble. Sharing the stage will be the Brooklyn Qawwali Party, who has based their repertoire on the rich Nusrat catalog, interpreting his style into a funky big-band dance formation. Special guests and GlobeSonic DJ sets will fill the ai. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Saturday 20 January 2007
Sat 20 Jan, 8 pm. Featuring Afenginn, Lelo Nika and Laila Skovmand Conceived to allow world music artists from Denmark to experience New York both as performers and as participants in the local music scene, Global Village Denmark-New York aims to create a lasting musical and artistic bridge. Three world music acts from Denmark perform with New York-based musicians: Afenginn, a Balkan-Scandinavian quintet featuring New York trumpeter Frank London; Lelo Nika, a Serbian Gypsy accordionist who performs Romanian and Balkan traditional music with a quintet; and Laila Skovmand, who performs her eccentric original music with renowned Chinese pipa player Min Xiao-Fen. Date & Time: Sat, Jan 20, 2007, 8:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5PJ36-01 Price:. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sat 20 Jan, 8 pm. This film offers a thoughtful, humorous and poignant look at five Filipinos of indeterminate gender—refugees from families that rejected them—who care for elderly Orthodox Jews and have become almost substitute children to them. The five live in Tel Aviv and spend time onstage as the drag ensemble Paper Dolls. A multiple-prize winner at the 2006 Berlin International Film Festival. Hebrew, English and Tagalog with English subtitles. Director: Tomer Heymann. 2006. 80 min. Date & Time: Sat, Jan 20, 2007, 8:00pm and 10pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5FJ27-03 Price: $5.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sat 20 Jan, 8 pm. Hit the lanes for a night of bowling and mingling at Leisure Time Bowl. Fee includes bowling and shoe rental. Lane-side food and drink service available. Meet at Leisure Time Bowl. Important: Please provide a phone number where you can be reached on the weekends in case of any changes or cancellations. Date & Time: Sat, Jan 20, 2007, 9:00pm Location: Leisure Time Bowl, 625 8th Ave Code: T-MM5RT72-01 Price: $25.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sunday 21 January 2007
Sun 21 Jan. Join Makor for a fun day of snow and sun on Hunter Mountain. Ski or snowboard, your choice. Optional equipment rental and 90-minute lesson included. Meet outside New York Pipe Dreams, 84th Street and York Avenue. Important: Please provide a phone number where you can be reached on the weekends in case of any changes or cancellations. Date & Time: Sun, Jan 21, 2007, 6:15am Location: New York Pipe Dreams, 84th St. and York Ave. Code: T-MM5RT73-01 Price: $85.00 / $110.00 with ski rental. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sun 21 Jan, 2 pm. Join Custard the Dragon and his friends Ink, Blink and Mustard, as they embark on a musical journey in which our most unlikely hero finds the courage to rescue his beloved Belinda from a menacing pirate and a wicked knight. Based on the whimsical stories of Ogden Nash, this musical tale will entertain audiences ages 5 and older. $15 Adults; $10 Children and Seniors Date & Time: Sun, Jan 21, 2007, 2:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5TH45-01 Price: $15.00 Adult / $10.00 Children and Seniors. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sun 21 Jan, 7:30 pm. Blending Björk’s visionary techno-pop with the harmonic and improvisational elements of modern jazz, composer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist Travis Sullivan has created an ensemble that transcends genre and style. Comprised of some of New York’s finest jazz musicians, this 18-piece big-band reinterpretation of Björk features full horn and rhythm sections and talented vocalist Becca Stevens performing Sullivan’s arrangements. Date & Time: Sun, Jan 21, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5PJ37-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Monday 22 January 2007
Mon 22 Jan, 12-1 pm. Deborah Siegel and Daphne Uviller Explore the trials and tribulations of growing up an only child. Deborah Siegel and Daphne Uviller compiled the stories of celebrated writers who had to answer the inevitable questions of "only-hood:" Are only children spoiled? Are they more poised because they’ve been surrounded by adults? What was it like growing up an only? Deborah Siegel has written for Psychology Today and other publications. Daphne Uviller is a contributing writer for Time Out New York. Together they edited Only Child: Writers on the Singular Joys and Solitary Sorrows of Growing Up Solo. Date & Time: Mon, Jan 22, 2007, 12:00pm-1:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MD5LE05-01 Price: $16.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Mon 22 Jan, 7-9 pm. Simon Feil For the curious beginner. Learn the difference between a flush and a fold and the basics of Texas Hold ‘Em. Date & Time: Mon, Jan 22, 2007, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5LA09-01 Price: $40.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Mon 22 Jan, 7 pm. Makor and the young Jewish theater group BIMA-NY stage monthly readings of new Jewish plays. The Jewish Week calls this series “one of the most refreshing cultural undertakings to appear on the scene in a long time.” Visit www. for details on upcoming readings. Date & Time: Mon, Jan 22, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5TH51-01 Price: $10.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Mon 22 Jan, 7:30 pm. Interpreti Veneziani made its debut in 1987, winning praise for its youthful exuberance and becoming a major attraction in romantic Venice. The group’s members are world-class Baroque soloists and ensemble musicians. Guest artist Pnina B. Becher, a pianist, was born and raised in Israel. After a hiatus from music, Becher is back; her recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations drew a rave New York Times review. Date & Time: Mon, Jan 22, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5PJ38-01 Price: $20.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tuesday 23 January 2007
Tue 23 Jan, 11 am-12:30 pm. Kate Klimo and Buffy Shutt Kate Klimo and Buffy Shutt, two successful and typical baby boomers, found themselves facing such questions as What do I do when Mom can’t live alone anymore? Will my kids ever leave the nest? When will I be able to stop working? And even, What do I want to be when I grow up? In response, the friends created a guide to midlife. Join them for a brunch discussion that combines expert advice and personal stories about everything boomers face when they hit 50. Klimo and Shutt are the authors of Coming of Age…All Over Again. Date & Time: Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 11:00am-12:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MD5LS06-01 Price: $16.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tue 23 Jan, 7 pm. WORLD MUSIC 13 HANDS is the creation of ambient world musician/singer-songwriter Dalien, a 2007 Grammy Award nominee. On his new CD The Johnny Introspective he creates an eclectic mix of instrumental, tribal, ambient world and folk music styles. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. $10. Makor - [events]
Tue 23 Jan, 7 pm. Rachel Silverman, moderator Join us for a monthly discussion on a provocative, hot new book, and nosh on bagels while we chat. The conversation promises to be lively and the food delicious. Reading the book is recommended but not required, as we’ll be talking about the issues brought up by the book, as much as the book itself. Featured book: Seven Blessings by Ruchama King Rachel Silverman is a rabbinic intern at Makor and a rabbinical student at the Jewish Theological Seminary. Date & Time: Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5JD08-01 Price: $12.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tue 23 Jan, 7 pm. This monologue show examines people's personal relationships with Israel. Producers Sissy Block and Ilana Lipski have created a sensitive, nuanced work that shows the human side of Israel through the eyes of different Jewish writers who have a deep emotional connection to the place. Date & Time: Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5TH52-01 Price: $10.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tue 23 Jan, 7:30 pm. Two gay men, one straight woman and a baby comprise an alternative family in Israel. But their arrangement starts to dissolve when tensions and jealousies emerge. Filmmaker David Noy follows the family for two years. Hebrew, English and German with English subtitles. Director: David Noy. 2004. 61 min. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [more][events]
Tue 23 Jan, 9:30 pm. Songwriter, singer and guitarist Ran Cohen will be joined by a wonderful group of musicians to present his newly recorded, original songs. The Ran Cohen Israeli Project's music is infused with soulful Hebrew lyrics and the melodic overtones of warm acoustic guitar, bass and piano sounds. The group is currently in its last stages of completing their first album and will be opening at Makor and continuing with a series of concerts in New York and Tel-Aviv to showcase their new material. Date & Time: Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 9:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Venue: Makor Cafe Code: T-MM5PJ43-01 Price: $10.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wednesday 24 January 2007
Wed 24 Jan, 12-1 pm. John Newhouse The author of the classic aviation industry study The Sporty Game discusses the rivalry between the world’s two biggest aircraft manufacturers. John Newhouse, whose latest work is Boeing Versus Airbus: The High-Wire Business of Making and Selling Airplanes, describes how Boeing lost its edge to the European upstart Airbus and how it’s trying to cope with an increasingly turbulent aircraft industry. Date & Time: Wed, Jan 24, 2007, 12:00pm-1:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MD5LE06-01 Price: $16.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 24 Jan, 7 pm. Andrew Solomon is a New York Times correspondent and the author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist and bestseller Noonday Demon. Hear him discuss his struggle with deep, life-altering depression and other inner demons and his path toward recovery, which led him to write, "Curiously enough, I love my depression." Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door Date & Time: Wed, Jan 24, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 24 Jan, 7 pm. Take a bit of Charades, mix it with Pictionary, sprinkle in some Scattergories, add a dash of creativity and you’ve got Cranium, the ultimate test of both your right and left brain. Join Makor for a night of hilarity and insanity at Club Cranium—it’s cheaper than a bar and twice as fun. Wine, beer and snacks provided. Date & Time: Wed, Jan 24, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5RT71-01 Price: $10.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 24 Jan, 7-9 pm. Marianna Lead, PhD Have you ever wondered if you are "hypnotizable?" Find out how easy and enjoyable the ancient art and science of hypnosis is. Learn about the difference between stage hypnosis and therapeutic hypnosis and participate in a group hypnosis session and fun suggestibility tests. Date & Time: Wed, Jan 24, 2007, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5LP29-01 Price: $30.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 24 Jan, 7:30 pm. In Naturalized, Russian-born parents are alarmed and somewhat bewildered at their Americanized son’s decision to have a bris. Director: Julia Kots. 2006. 8 min. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [more][events]
Thursday 25 January 2007
Thu 25 Jan, 12-1 pm. Lawrence Malkin An incredible story, kept secret for more than half a century, reveals the greatest counterfeiting scheme in history and the men the Nazis called upon to help—a group of concentration camp Jews. Lawrence Malkin, a former European correspondent for Time magazine, is the author of Krueger’s Men: The Secret Nazi Counterfeit Plot and The Prisoners of Block 19. Date & Time: Thu, Jan 25, 2007, 12:00pm-1:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MD5LE09-01 Price: $16.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 25 Jan, 7 pm. Central Park Night Ice-Skating/Gourmet Hot Chocolate Tasting There is nothing quite like a night on the ice at Central Park’s famous Wollman Skating Rink. Join us for an hour and a half of skating. Afterward, return to Makor for a gourmet hot chocolate tasting. Each week’s tasting offers new flavors ranging from Grand Marnier to chili pepper. Date & Time: Thu, Jan 25, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Wollman Rink, Central Park Code: T-MM5RT75-01 Price: $20.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 25 Jan, 7 pm. Elissa Schappell, Jenny Offill and others Nothing affects friendships and relationships, usually for the worse, like money. Even more than sex, drugs and the other obsessions that fill our culture of confession, money is the most personal of topics, the one people talk about least. Contributors to Money Changes Everything, edited by novelists Elissa Schappell and Jenny Offill, reveal the ways that money has strengthened or undermined their closest relationships. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door Date & Time: Thu, Jan 25, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5LE04-01 Price: $12.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Thu 25 Jan, 7:30 pm. Q&A with Fred Howard, one of the Ritchie Boys The riveting, unknown story of a group of young men who fled Nazi Germany and returned as American soldiers. They knew the mind and language of the enemy better than anyone and they were trained in intelligence and psychological warfare at Camp Ritchie, Maryland. The film is driven by the articulate and witty stories of 10 surviving Ritchie Boys. Director: Christian Bauer. 2006. 90 min. Date & Time: Thu, Jan 25, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5FJ30-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Friday 26 January 2007
Fri 26 Jan, 7 pm. Shabbat dinner at Makor is a feast for the body and spirit. Partake of a gourmet meal accompanied by traditional prayers and lively melodies and converse with new and interesting people. The dinner also includes a short, stimulating talk given from a variety of Jewish perspectives. Registration required by the Wednesday before the dinner. Vegetarian dinners optional with phone reservations. Date & Time: Fri, Jan 26, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5SH10-01 Price: $30.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Saturday 27 January 2007
Sat 27 Jan, 8 pm. Boy meets girl, boy loses girl (to forest-dwelling demons). Girl comes back—possessed—boy cuts her up, replaces hand with chainsaw. Boy finds Book of the Dead, sends demons into space-time vortex, follows them to medieval Europe. Boy meets new girl, loses her, fights demons in windmill and graveyard, saves kingdom and rescues girl. Or does he? Date & Time: Sat, Jan 27, 2007, 8:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5FJ31-01 Price: $10.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sat 27 Jan, 8 pm. The band's name is "Gomez" backward and "The Good Rooster" in Spanish. If Dylan was Puertorican and Sun Ra was his college roommate, a Psychedelic-infused jam session might have produced Zemog, el Gallo Bueno. Politico-Weirdo latin music. Dense rhythmic structures, avant brass and reed solos, vocals, and unpredictable arrangements create provocative, exciting music. The music of Mofongo draws sounds from field recordings, to the inner creaks of paper towel rolls, or the subliminal textures of white noise. Sounds unravel as an emergence, a projectile with infinite projections, each sounding a different call. Mofongo is full of beats syncopated like an eight armed drummer and textures that ride a subconscious bed to lie in. Date & Time: Sat, Jan 27, 2007, 8. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sunday 28 January 2007
Sun 28 Jan, 11 am. Have children in your life? Of course you do. Don't let them miss this fun-filled afternoon. Created by Joshua Sitron (composer of Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer), the FunkeyMonkeys are a band of magical, musical monkeys who sing and act out stories in a fun and funky way. Described as “hilarious for adults, and delirious for kids.” For children under 8 and over 30. Date & Time: Sun, Jan 28, 2007, 11:00am Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5PJ40-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sun 28 Jan, 12-1:30 pm. The Players Who Integrated Baseball Steve Jacobson, Arlene Howard and Ed Charles Pulitzer-nominated sports writer Steve Jacobson leads a discussion of the struggles and triumphs of the black baseball players who followed Jackie Robinson, including Ernie Banks, Hank Aaron and Lou Brock. Jacobson is joined by Arlene Howard, the wife of Elston Howard, the first black member of the Yankees, and Ed Charles, who spent eight seasons with the Atlanta Braves in the still-segregated South and later played for the New York Mets. Jacobson was a columnist for Newsday from 1960-2005 and is the author of Carrying Jackie’s Torch. Date & Time: Sun, Jan 28, 2007, 12:00pm-1:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MD5LE07-01 Price: $16.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sun 28 Jan, 12-6 pm. The upcoming 9th Makor Marathon, a one-day arts festival, showcases the spring 2007 Artists-in-Residence. Participating Artists: Nurit Bar-Shai, Ella Ben-Aharon, Amy Chaiklin, Roya Farassat, David Freeman, Yoav Gal, Marc Goldsmith, Gabrielle Greenlee, Karen Gregory, Julia Haslett, Sammuel Herzlinger, Miriam Kurman, Leonora Loeb, Oz Lubling, Dana Meilijson, Amelia Morgan, Gary Mizel, Laura Murlender, Matthias Neumann, Leigh Owen, Michael Ramirez, Adi Shniderman, Talia Simhi, Paulanne Simmons, Vered Sivan, Yasmine Soiffer, Chantal Traub and Julie Weitz Date & Time: Sun, Jan 28, 2007, 12:00pm-6:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5NT01-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Sun 28 Jan, 7 pm. Hear the creative team behind Evil Dead: The Musical discuss the process of adapting the classic horror films for the stage. Date & Time: Sun, Jan 28, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5TH53-01 Price: $10.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Monday 29 January 2007
Mon 29 Jan, 12-1 pm. Jean Zimmerman Author Jean Zimmerman examines the changing role of women in America though the story of a female-dominated New York family. Beginning with Margaret Hardenbroeck Philipse in 1659, the Philipse women built a fleet of ships, a grand church and a glorious mansion. Their dynasty lasted through Mary Philipse Morris in the mid-1700s. Zimmerman has written four books including the recent The Women of the House: How a Colonial She-Merchant Built a Mansion, a Fortune, and a Dynasty. Date & Time: Mon, Jan 29, 2007, 12:00pm-1:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MD5LE08-01 Price: $16.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Tuesday 30 January 2007
Tue 30 Jan. Hosted by John Platt of City Folk Sunday Breakfast on WFUV-FM. Under the Radar is a monthly series that features talented New York singer/songwriters. Visit www./music for information on performers. Amy Speace "She's got that rare gift, a real singing writer of songs.—Barry Mazor, The Village Voice An engaging poet and storyteller, Amy draws from and overlaps the traditions of country, folk, rock and pop, while weaving through a decidedly American landscape. She is one of the most exciting and in-demand new artists to emerge from the downtown NYC acoustic scene. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [more][events]
Tue 30 Jan, 7 pm. The riveting, unknown story of a group of young men who fled Nazi Germany and returned as American soldiers. They knew the mind and language of the enemy better than anyone and they were trained in intelligence and psychological warfare at Camp Ritchie, Maryland. The film is driven by the articulate and witty stories of 10 surviving Ritchie Boys. Director: Christian Bauer. 2006. 90 min. Date & Time: Tue, Jan 30, 2007, 7:00pm and 9 pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5FJ30-02 Price: $9.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wednesday 31 January 2007
Wed 31 Jan. Q&A with director James Spurlock. Journey into America's debt-ridden lifestyle in this powerful documentary that shows how the modern financial industry really works and explains the true definition of "preferred customer." Hilarious and profoundly disturbing, Maxed Out paints a picture of a national nightmare that is all too real for many. 2006. 90 min. Q&A with director James Spurlock. Date & Time: Wed, Jan 31, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Directions Code: T-MM5FJ33-01 Price: $15.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 31 Jan, 7-9 pm. Tina Weintraub Learn the ancient art of Japanese paper folding. Create a butterfly, a picture frame, a box and other designs. Use finished products as gift wrapping, party decorations or to share with friends and children. Handouts about origami paper and recommended books will be provided along with instruction sheets. Date & Time: Wed, Jan 31, 2007, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MM5LP32-01 Price: $35.00. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]
Wed 31 Jan, 7-9:30 pm. Ace your career, take control of your finances, find time for yourself and live your passions. Experience quick and focused coaching at a special evening with some of New York’s most prominent coaches. Command your life, live your dreams and build your personal empire. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [more][events]
Wed 31 Jan, 7:30 pm. SHIRA NYC Presents: SHIRA Betzibur WITH Lilach KOCH AND THE SHIRA NYC BAND Enjoy singing along to your favorite Israeli hits, accompanied by North America’s #1 Shira Betzibur band. SHIRA Beztibur has been running at Makor monthly for the last three years. Lyrics are projected on a large screen and the audience is encouraged to go on stage and sing along karaoke-style. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. $20. Makor - [events]