Event Spotlight
Thursday, February 09 - Sunday, February 19
The 22nd Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival will be held from Thursday, February 9th through Sunday, February 19th, 2012. Stay tuned to our website for updates as we get closer to what promises to be another outstanding year for the film festival.
Tickets on sale NOW!
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Saturday, February 04
8:00 PM
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, Lawrence Family JCC
Join us for a night of modern dance with one of New York’s best dance companies.
Combining athletic concepts with modern dance movements, the Nicholas Andre Dance Company is bringing works that
are conceptual, emotional and passionate.
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Monday, February 06
7:00 PM
Lawrence Family JCC, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS
Distinguished Speaker Series with GIL COHEN-MAGEN, Photojournalist, Reuters News Agency
A photographic study of the ultra-Orthodox in Israel over the past eight years. An exposé of moments, surprises and impressions from the lives of Israel’s ultra-Orthodox a stark look through the lens at rare ceremonies and gatherings which have never been photographed by outsiders before.
$12/JCC Members; $14/Non-members
Wednesday, February 15
10:30 AM
Winn Room, Coronado Library, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118
When it comes to the study of American Jews and Chinese food, there are really two central questions: First, when did American Jews start to frequent Chinese restaurants. Second, why do American Jews frequent Chinese restaurants. Dr. Zollman addresses the demographic, sociological and cultural factors that help to explain how Chinese became the chosen food of the chosen people.
Thursday, February 23
7:00 PM
Samuel & Rebecca Astor Judaica Library, Lawrence Family JCC
Stan Levenson will speak about his memoir "When Brooklyn Was Heaven: A Memoir from Brooklyn to LA and Places In-Between." Sid Shapira will share his process of creating family histories using his Stories Be Told process. Come enjoy an evening of capturing memories. Book purchase and signing following the program.
$8 for members and $10 non-members
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Sunday, February 26
2:00 PM
Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad Dove Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Price: $30.00
Join Look & Listen: Performing Arts Series for an afternoon of classical music. Born in Tel Aviv, Ory Shihor was a recipient of the America-Israel Cultural Foundation scholarships from the age of 12. He has established himself as one of the leading young pianists in America today with recitals at the Kennedy Center and at the Phillips Collection in Washington D.C., as well as at the Chautauqua Music Festival.
Friday, March 02 - Sunday, March 18
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, Lawrence Family JCC
THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE is a TONY Award-winning, high-spirited musical romp that will have the whole audience dancing the Charleston. Taking place in New York City in 1922, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the city and finds herself in the midst of a series of madcap adventures when she sets her sights on marrying her wealthy boss. It's a New York full of intrigue and jazz-a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever. Be prepared for kick-up-your-heels entertainment with glorious music and energetic dance numbers.
Sunday, March 25
2:00 PM
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, Lawrence Family JCC
For ONE TIME ONLY Joey Landwehr, J*Company Artistic Director will perform a special musical concert to benefit J*Company Youth Theatre. Special guests to include: Heidi Gantwerk and Cantor Arlene Bernstein from Temple Beth Israel accompanied by the amazing and talented Tim McKnight on piano.
Come be entertained and dazzled on Sunday, March 25, 2012 and be the first to hear about our J*Company’s 20th Season line-up.
After the concert come celebrate Joey’s 40th Birthday at a private reception which includes: light hors d'oeuvre, desserts and intimate encore performance by Joey.
Show Tickets: $20/JCC Member; $25/Non-member
Show Ticket & Reception: $40/JCC member; $50 Non-member