The time is 1963 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Caroline Thibodeaux, an African-American mother of three works for a Southern Jewish family. She and their eight-year old son Noah, find themselves in the middle of a family conflict during the Christmas and Chanukah holidays.
A Co-Production with A/C Theatre Company
Viciously funny and devastatingly heartbreaking, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a modern masterpiece! With an electrifying glam-rock score and high-voltage performances, this show is thrillingly progressive and thoroughly entertaining!
Preview Show – Art Trails & Heart of Tucson Art Fall Studio Tours
September 29-October 18
Artists’ Reception, Wednesday, October 18, 6 – 8 pm
Kicking off the studio tours, a preview show September 29 to October 18 will highlight the work of the artists in the two fall studio tours. This is a great opportunity to see examples of many artists’ work in one location.
JCC Fine Art Gallery Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday & Sunday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Closed Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
All are welcome.
Fall Butterfly Exhibit (Sept 30-Nov 19). 9:30am-5pm. Included with admission: $24.95 adults, $12.95 ages 3-17, ages 3 & under free. Butterflies and other beneficial insects join together for this fun new exhibit. From pollinators to predators, insects have amazing powers and play a variety of roles in the desert. Become a plant protector to support and help protect these beneficial insects. Join us every Saturday from Oct. 7 to Nov. 18, for family activities from 1 to 3 p.m. Activities change weekly and include Meet the Caterpillars, Garden Walks with a butterfly expert or learning about milkweed and the Great Milkweed Grow Out. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 480-941-1225 or dbg.org.
Syrian Cuisine Cooking Series
Chef Shahd will teach you to make Syrian delicacies as well as a sampling of her signature recipes. Chef Shahd?s single-session cooking classes at The J have been featured on Tucson?s own Fox 11 news. Co-hosted with the International Rescue Committee in Tucson. The recipes will be kosher and vegetarian.
Sundays, 12-3pm
September 17-October 8
$220/ $200 J members for 4 weeks
$70/ $65 J members for an individual session
Demonstration Kitchen
Sunday, September 17: Syrian Salads
Shahd will teach you how to make her signature Syrian vegetable salad; a healthy potato salad; tabbouleh; and fattoush salad.
Sunday, September 24: Syrian Appetizers
Learn to create Syrian appetizers, including mutabal,a beet and eggplant dish; ful medamas, a fava bean dish; and baba ganoush.
Sunday, October 1: Syrian Specialties
Shahd will share her favorite recipes for oozy, a Syrian stuffed bread; kubah dabeh, a vegetarian croquette; taziki sauce; and yalange, a Syrian vegetable casserole.
Sunday, October 8: Syrian Desserts
Shahd will lead a lesson on Syrian desserts, including baklava; atayif, Syrian pancakes; and kunafeh, a pastry made from pistachios.
A mother, a daughter, three possible dads, and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Cleverly told through the songs of ABBA, Mamma Mia! is loaded with non-stop laughs and familiar melodies.
2 pm matinee performances on Saturdays and Sundays.
The time is 1963 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Caroline Thibodeaux, an African-American mother of three works for a Southern Jewish family. She and their eight-year old son Noah, find themselves in the middle of a family conflict during the Christmas and Chanukah holidays.
Preview Show – Art Trails & Heart of Tucson Art Fall Studio Tours
September 29-October 18
Artists’ Reception, Wednesday, October 18, 6 – 8 pm
Kicking off the studio tours, a preview show September 29 to October 18 will highlight the work of the artists in the two fall studio tours. This is a great opportunity to see examples of many artists’ work in one location.
JCC Fine Art Gallery Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday & Sunday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Closed Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
All are welcome.
Learn to play the world’s greatest card game!
Fall Butterfly Exhibit (Sept 30-Nov 19). 9:30am-5pm. Included with admission: $24.95 adults, $12.95 ages 3-17, ages 3 & under free. Butterflies and other beneficial insects join together for this fun new exhibit. From pollinators to predators, insects have amazing powers and play a variety of roles in the desert. Become a plant protector to support and help protect these beneficial insects. Join us every Saturday from Oct. 7 to Nov. 18, for family activities from 1 to 3 p.m. Activities change weekly and include Meet the Caterpillars, Garden Walks with a butterfly expert or learning about milkweed and the Great Milkweed Grow Out. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 480-941-1225 or dbg.org.