Calendar

Sep
17
Sat
John Coleman: Past/Present/Future @ Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
Sep 17 2016 @ 9:30 am – May 31 2017 @ 5:00 pm

Images of American Indians infused with the history and mythology of the American West have made John Coleman one of the nation’s most highly regarded contemporary artists. This exhibition, made possible by Frankie and Howard Alper, provides an unparalleled opportunity to examine the career of this pioneering painter, sculptor and influential teacher. It includes creations in charcoal, graphite, oil and bronze, plus some works in progress. Coleman is an award-winning member of the Cowboy Artists of America, a Fellow Member of the National Sculpture Society and a Signature Member of the California Art Club.

 

Museum Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat.: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Closed Monday

Jan
12
Thu
Tucson Internation Jewish Film Festival @ Tucson Jewish Community Center
Jan 12 – Jan 22 all-day

The Tucson International Jewish Film Festival (TIJFF)  promotes independent, international film and its capacity to promote Jewish culture and celebrate cultural diversity. For 11 days, January 12 – 22, 2017, the 26th annual festival will bring more than 20 outstanding Jewish films from around the globe to local screens. More than 3,000 festival attendees will gain a glimpse of Jewish lives that are worlds away and yet remarkably familiar. The TIJFF is proud to be one of the longest-running Jewish film festivals in the country and one of the longest-running film festivals in Arizona.

Tickets can be purchased at tucsonjcc.org

Jan
19
Thu
“Precious Words” with Esther Becker @ Southwest Torah Institute
Jan 19 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
“Tree of Life” with Esther Becker (Thursday Morning Class) @ Southwest Torah Institute
Jan 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World Selected Artworks of Beth Ames Swartz @ Arizona Jewish Historical Society Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center Center
Jan 19 @ 10:30 am

Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World Selected Artworks of Beth Ames Swartz at the Arizona Jewish Historical Society, 122 E Culver St., Phoenix. Beth Ames Swartz has had a remarkable artistic career for over fifty-five years including more than seventy museum and gallery exhibitions, three books, five catalogs, numerous critically acclaimed national reviews and three traveling museum exhibitions. For more information, contact Jeffrey Schesnol at 602-241-7870 or jschesnol@azjhs.org.

JNF Tree of Life Gala @ The Camby
Jan 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us as we honor Dr. Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University.

Honoree/Speaker: Dr. Michael Crow
Cocktail Reception: 6-7PM
Program: 7-9PM

NowGen January Happy Hour @ Linger Longer Lounge
Jan 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

NowGen January Happy Hour Thurs., Jan. 19 | 6-8 p.m. Linger Longer Lounge – 6522 N 16th St, Phoenix, Arizona 85016 Enjoy games, drinks, and catching up with friends while learning how to get involved in the Jewish community. Register at jewishphoenix.org/happyhourjan

Fiddler on the Roof @ Herberger Theater Center
Jan 19 @ 8:00 pm

TRADITION! It has been a 50-year tradition at ATC to bring you the best and most vibrant professional theatre Arizona has to offer. Our Golden Anniversary season will feature an epic production of the beloved musical Fiddler on the Roof. Join us for this richly heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. Featuring such Broadway classics as “To Life,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” this uplifting 50th Anniversary Celebration production raises its cup to joy! To love! To life!

Times vary.

Jan
20
Fri
Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World Selected Artworks of Beth Ames Swartz @ Arizona Jewish Historical Society Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center Center
Jan 20 @ 10:30 am

Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World Selected Artworks of Beth Ames Swartz at the Arizona Jewish Historical Society, 122 E Culver St., Phoenix. Beth Ames Swartz has had a remarkable artistic career for over fifty-five years including more than seventy museum and gallery exhibitions, three books, five catalogs, numerous critically acclaimed national reviews and three traveling museum exhibitions. For more information, contact Jeffrey Schesnol at 602-241-7870 or jschesnol@azjhs.org.

Fiddler on the Roof @ Herberger Theater Center
Jan 20 @ 8:00 pm

TRADITION! It has been a 50-year tradition at ATC to bring you the best and most vibrant professional theatre Arizona has to offer. Our Golden Anniversary season will feature an epic production of the beloved musical Fiddler on the Roof. Join us for this richly heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. Featuring such Broadway classics as “To Life,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” this uplifting 50th Anniversary Celebration production raises its cup to joy! To love! To life!

Times vary.

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