Weaving actual video interviews with the legendary composer himself, Sondheim on Sondheim provides a fresh perspective into Stephen Sondheim’s illustrious career from his biggest hits to his earlier works and earlier versions of songs from his famous musicals. The cast of 8 will present some of Sondheim’s best – and obscure – songs. This is the first time this show – first produced on Broadway in 2010 – has ever been presented in Arizona. This show is a must for any fan of musical theatre – and the creation of art.
This limited engagement will take place October 29 – 31st at Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281. Regular tickets are $32 – $42 and may be ordered at (602) 909-4215 or through the SMTC website www.ScottsdaleMusicalTheater.com.
The performance schedule is Thursday Oct 29 @ 7:30PM, Friday Oct 30 @ 7:30PM and Saturday, Oct 31 @ 2:00PM.
SMTC has been called “the best theatre company in the Valley when it comes to producing classic musicals.” (Talkin’ Broadway).
This family program (for all ages!) includes group games (large and small), board games, & a BBQ lunch with hamburgers & hot dogs. $25 per family (2 adults & up to 4 children) and/or adults (13+) $10 per person. RSVP needed by Oct. 26.
The 3rd Annual Desert Gathering Jewish Music Fest — the Valley’s preeminent celebration of Jewish music, culture and community — will take place Sunday, November 1 from 2-6 pm at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix.
Through the spiritual power of music, the DGJMF seeks to create a stronger sense of Jewish identity, connection to community and pride in the Valley’s Jewish population’s shared culture and heritage.
The DGJMF welcomes the entire Phoenix community regardless of religion to attend this year’s FREE festival, where a diverse lineup of artists including Oakland-based folk singer Mikey Pauker, Los Angeles-based producer/DJ Diwon, Phoenix-based Orthodox spoken word/hiphop artist Ari Lesser, local singer/songwriter and Temple Solel cantorial soloist Todd Herzog, local super group Yehudie & the Gefilte Fish and a choir comprised of third and fourth grade students backed by various Valley clergy.
Family-friendly activities at the event will include arts and crafts, face painting, raffles, food vendors and trucks and artisans, Israeli dancers and storytime from PJ Library.
“Medicare in 2016”
Speaker: Glen Spencer, Benefits Assistance Program Director for the Area Agency on Aging. Mr. Spencer will inform us about the basics of Medicare Programs and what is new in 2016.
RSVP by October 28: Froma at froma24@yahoo.com or 480.563.2221.
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
To RSVP and for Location: Audrey at arougheti@aol.com or 602.863.2240.
“High Tech Meets the Holocaust”
Speaker: Stephanie Silverman Houser. Writer and producer, Ms. Houser based a 7-minute film Becoming Henry on the book My Journey Through the Nazi Holocaust by Henry Oertelt. We will see Ms. Houser’s film and hear her story of how a boat trip around the world led to this project.
RSVP by October 28 to Susi at susido@aol.com or 480.659.0680.
Crash Course: Five Books of the Torah in Five weeks.
This class is open to the general public in addition to our members. It is offered free of charge as a community service to promote good health. The class will be held in the Social Hall of Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley.
Class repeats Wednesdays