Copperstate Productions is proud to announce the return of the musical “Beautiful Noise – The Music of Neil Diamond” on the Kern Entertainment outdoor stage as a part of their continuing socially distanced theater productions which have included hit productions of “4 on the Floor,” “Broadway Jukebox,” “Holly Jolly Christmas” and the smash hit “Buddy,…
Israeli actress Shira Haas is having quite the year. Fresh off the heels of a Golden Globes nomination for best performance in the hit German-American Netflix series “Unorthodox,” Haas has now been named to TIME Magazine’s list of 100 most influential people in 2021 in the “Artists” category. Haas, 25, celebrated the achievement with…
Cary Silverstein’s latest book, The Mayor of Jackson Heights: Growing Up Jewish in New York in the 1950s, is an homage to his hometown of Jackson Heights, NY, a diverse neighborhood in the shadow of LaGuardia Airport that was once called “Manhattan’s Bedroom.” In his book, Cary shares stories of his youth, family and why…
The Genesis Prize Foundation has announced film director, producer and philanthropist Steven Spielberg as the 2021 Genesis Prize Laureate. The annual $1 million Genesis Prize, dubbed the “Jewish Nobel” by TIME magazine, honors extraordinary individuals for their outstanding professional achievement, contribution to humanity, and commitment to Jewish values. The award recognizes Spielberg’s outstanding achievement as…
More than 170 entertainment industry leaders released a unity statement on Feb. 1 after launching the Black-Jewish Entertainment Alliance (BJEA), a joint initiative by black and Jewish entertainment industry professionals devoted to countering racism and anti-Semitism. In the face of institutional racism and rising anti-Semitism the members of the Alliance feel it is critical…
The Paley Center for Media announced today a new quarterly series as part of their renowned PaleyImpact series, which will focus on the media’s powerful shaping influence in combating the rise of antisemitism. Hate groups continue to find new channels to share their anti-Semitic message, spread misinformation, and recruit new followers. To address this growing…
A new exhibit titled “Bollards,” a solo exhibit by Daniel Friedman, opened January 8 at Five15Arts @ Chartreuse at 1301 NW Grand Ave. in Phoenix. Trump’s border wall “is a taxpayer-subsidized monument to xenophobia and ignorance. The flimsy justifications for the ineffective wall, based on racism, cruelty and an idiotic campaign promise,” inspired the series…
Photo: Phoenix Theatre’s new outdoor stage, built in the courtyard of the historic Central United Methodist Church, allows theatergoers to enjoy productions safely. In March 2020, live performing arts venues throughout the country halted in-person programming to help arrest the spread of COVID-19. The Phoenix Theatre Company was ready to stage “Something Rotten!” when it…
Photo: A fused glass fish platter created by artist Bobby Harr. By Jessica Gonzalez Fused glass artist Bobby Harr uses dichroic glass, the same glass used by NASA to protect its astronauts and spacecraft from the radiation of unfiltered sunlight, to create vibrant, one-of-a-kind works of art. Valley residents can see Bobby in action working…
For a quarter of a century, the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival has celebrated Jewish culture through film, bringing an exciting lineup of films to Arizona, honoring Jewish traditions and heritage. Their 25th Anniversary will not be any different, except this year it will include three extra days of screenings and take place in the…
