As part of our celebration of the arts, Arizona Jewish Life asked philanthropists, collectors, artists and educators to share their ideas on: “How do the arts benefit society and/or the individual?” Following are their replies: Jordan Schnitzer Philanthropist and art collector “Arts are the best of what we do in society and the inspiration we…
Center Dance Ensemble and Artistic Director Fran Smith Cohen announce the company’s 29th season for 2017/18 at the Herberger Theater Center. Center Dance Ensemble performs dance in the classical modern style, with four distinct performances, each telling enlightening and entertaining stories through movement. Cohen, a protege of the famed Martha Graham, has received national acclaim…
Explore a World of Music “It is one of the greatest museums in the whole world. In my 70 years on the planet, I saw some musical instruments I haven’t seen.” —King Sunny Adé, musician With a collection of nearly 16,000 instruments and objects from around 200 of the world’s countries and territories, the Musical…
“Art is a necessity, beauty we must have in the world. Painting and sculpture and music and literature are all of the same piece as civilization, which is the art of making it possible for human beings to live together.” ~ Charles W. Hawthorne, painter Throughout history and prehistory, the arts have recorded, reflected and…
ARIZONA JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center Mel Kessler, Board President Dr. Lawrence Bell, Ph.D., Executive Director Jeffrey Schesnol, PMP, Ordained Madrikh, Associate Executive Director Kendra Schroeder, Events Manager 122 E Culver St., Phoenix 602-241-7870 • azjhs.org [email protected] Preserves the rich heritage of Arizona’s Jewish communities and educates the public on the Jewish contribution…
