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SUMMARY:BALLADE: Violin and Piano Concert in memory of GORDON LANKTON
DESCRIPTION:BALLADE: Violin and Piano Concert in memory of GORDON LANKTON\nVirtual concert by Liubomyr Senyshyn (violin) and Paulius Pancekauskas (piano) recorded at Faneuil Hall\, honoring Gordon Lankton (1931-2021) \nLearn More and Buy Tickets \n\n\nAbout this Event\nA ballade is an instrumental composition based on a heroic narrative. This concert is dedicated to the memory of a human\, and in many ways heroic\, journey–that of collector\, philanthropist and business leader Gordon Lankton. Gordon passed away March 7th\, 2021\, just shy of his 90th birthday\, which he would have celebrated on April 24th. \nIn this concert\, violinist Liubomyr Senyshyn\, a native of Ukraine\, and pianist Paulius Pancekauskas\, a native of Lithuania\, perform music by Maurice RAVEL\, Balys DVARIONAS\, Yevhen STANKOVYCH and Myroslav SKORYK (see below for full details). The streaming premiere of the concert video\, on April 25\, will be immediately followed by Q&A with the musicians on Zoom. The video will be available to watch on-demand through May 7\, with registration remaining open through May 5. \nFree registration is available. Your ticket purchases and donations are shared by BRAI and the artists. You can also make a donation after watching the concert. \nBALLADE is part of the In Honorable Company series of virtual concerts presented by Ballets Russes Arts Initiative in collaboration with the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts (est. 1638). This concert was recorded live in the fourth floor of Faneuil Hall on April 12th. \nViewing and Q&A links will go out to all registered attendees 24 hours and 2 hours before the streaming premiere. Registrations between 4 and 6 pm on the 25th will get the links shortly before the 6 pm start. Registrations received during/after the premiere\, will receive the links instantaneously. The Q&A is only available to those who register before the streaming premiere ends. \nPROGRAM: \nWelcome by Raoul Alcala\, Chairman of BRAI and Joe Regan\, Executive Secretary of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company. \nA tribute to Gordon Lankton by Peter Rand and Anna Winestein\, co-founders of Ballets Russes Arts Initiative. \nMaurice RAVEL (1875-1937) Sonata for Violin and Piano No.1 “Posthume” \, M.12 \nBalys DVARIONAS (1904-1972\, Lithuanian) Sonata-Ballade for Violin and Piano \nYevhen STANKOVYCH (b. 1942\, Ukrainian) ” Ukrainian Poem” for Violin and Piano \nMyroslav SKORYK ( 1938-2020) “Carpathian Rhapsody” for Violin and Piano \nPERFORMERS: \nLIUBOMYR SENYSHYN is a wide-ranging solo\, chamber and orchestral violinist\, originally from Ukraine\, with an active private teaching studio in the Boston area. After earning an MM from the L’viv National Music Academy\, he joined the Austrian orchestra K&K Philharmoniker\, with whom he played 120 concerts per year in the great halls of Europe: Berliner Philharmonic\, Wiener Musikverein and Oslo Opera House. In the Boston area he performs regularly with the Cape Ann Symphony\, Boston Chamber Symphony Orchestra\, and Boston Philharmonic Orchestra\, as well as Boston Opera Collaborative. He was a member of KLMB String Quartet (Lviv\, Ukraine) and he is a co-founder of the Glenside Quartet (Boston\, MA). He recently earned his Artist Diploma from the Longy School of Music of Bard College (Cambridge\, MA)\, where he won the 2017 Honors Competition. In 2018\, Liubomyr placed 2nd in the International Music Competition for Strings (Cremona\, Italy)\, and now holds an associate faculty position at the Cremona International Music Academy for the 2021 festival. In addition to teaching privately\, he is on the faculty of Note-Worthy Experiences (Sudbury\, MA) and Sharon Music Academy. Learn more about Liubomyr here. \nPAULIUS PANCEKAUSKAS is a pianist and teacher hailing from Lithuania who has made Boston his home for the last five years. In 2020 he earned his Artist Diploma in piano performance from Longy School of Music of Bard College\, where he received the Neil and Jane Pappalardo Scholarship as well as the Presidential Scholarship\, and studied under Spencer Myer. He also holds an M.M. from Longy and a B.M. from Lithuanian Music and Theatre Academy. Paulius has achieved critical acclaim and won or placed in over a dozen piano and music competitions in Lithuania\, Estonia\, Slovakia\, and USA. He is a laureate of the international New Names foundation. He made his orchestral debut with the Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra in 2009 performing Edward Grieg’s Piano Concerto in G minor. In 2014 he performed at the International Piano Stars Festival in Liepoja\, Latvia. He has also played with the Klaipėda chamber orchestra. In 2020 he was a finalist of the prestigious Frederic Chopin Competition in Hartford\, CT. Currently\, Paulius is an active performer in Massachusetts pursuing his solo and teaching career. He is on the faculty at the Community Music Center of Boston. Watch Paulius play. \nGORDON LANKTON (1931-2021) was a collector\, philanthropist and business leader who founded the Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton\, MA and built Nypro Inc into a powerhouse in medical plastics. He will\, above all\, be remembered as a leader who treated everyone with dignity. Gordon led with humility and genuinely cared for his employees and the community. He was also an important early benefactor of BRAI\, and supporter of ongoing collaboration between BRAI and the Museum of Russian Icons that has lasted over a decade. Read more about Gordon here. \nBALLETS RUSSES ARTS INITIATIVE is a Boston-based non-profit cultural organization that fosters international creative exchange in the visual and performing arts and film\, and connects communities in the US and Eurasia. BRAI carries out public programs throughout Massachusetts\, the East Coast and internationally\, and BR360 Member programs in the Boston area. www.ballets-russes.com \nTHE ANCIENT AND HONORABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY is a service organization preserving historic and civic traditions of Boston\, Massachusetts\, and the United States. The oldest chartered military organization in the western hemisphere\, the Ancients have had their headquarters and Museum on the fourth floor of historic Faneuil Hall since 1742. Historically\, members of this Company have served in every Massachusetts colonial war and national conflict since the company’s founding in 1638. Today they participate in national holiday celebrations\, add a measure of pomp and pageantry to the great events of our city and the Commonwealth and turn out for special commemorations. www.ahac.us.com \nLearn More and Buy Tickets
URL:https://www.centermakor.org/event/ballade-violin-piano-concert/
LOCATION:MA
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SUMMARY:Kochavim - Yad VeYad
DESCRIPTION:KOCHAVIM TEXAS & YAD BEYAD BOSTON Israeli Dance CAMPS INVITE YOU TO JOIN US HAND IN HAND AS WE REACH FOR THE STARS! \nSaturday\, May 1\, 2021\nSpecialty Sessions\n1:30-4PM CT /2:30-5PM ET\nHarkada &Fun!\n7:30PM-1AM-Ish CT/8:30PM-2AM-Ish ET \nFree registration for Zoom link: \nRegister \nQuestions: KOCHAVIMYADBEYAD@GMAIL.COM
URL:https://www.centermakor.org/event/kochavim-yad-veyad/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T190000
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SUMMARY:Hava Nagila (The Movie)
DESCRIPTION:Hava Nagila (The Movie) & Conversation with Director Roberta Grossman\nTHE SONG YOU THOUGHT YOU KNEW.\nTHE STORY YOU WON’T BELIEVE. \nIt’s to music what the bagel is to food – a Jewish staple that has transcended its origins and become a worldwide hit. Follow the infectious party song on its fascinating journey from the shtetls of Eastern Europe to the cul-de-sacs of America in this hilarious and surprisingly deep film. HAVA NAGILA (The Movie) takes viewers from Ukraine and Israel to the Catskills\, Greenwich Village\, Hollywood – and even Bollywood – using the song as a springboard to explore Jewish history and identity and to spotlight the cross-cultural connections that can only be achieved through music. \nRegistration provides a link to stream the movie and to join the conversation. \nRegister \nDonation $10+ to provide COVID-19 humanitarian aid to elderly and vulnerable Jews in Eastern Europe. \nFor more information please call or email the office at 781.893.2331 or actionpsj@gmail.com \nStream the movie anytime from April 30-May 7\, 2021 \nJoin us on ZOOM\nWednesday\, May 5th\, 7:00pm EST\nfor a conversation with award-winning filmmaker Roberta Grossman. \nfacebook.com/events/154470439828757 \nIn the movie\, Hava Nagila\, Grossman follows the song which becomes a portal into 150 years of Jewish history\, culture\, and spirituality. \nWith a passion for history and social justice\, Grossman has written\, directed\, and produced more than 40 hours of film and television. What sets her films apart are high production values\, beautiful cinematic craftsmanship\, and inspiring protagonists. \nIn the past ten years\, she has directed and produced three other feature documentaries about Jewish history and culture – Blessed is the Match (2008); Above and Beyond (2014) and Who Will Write Our History (2018). \nRegister
URL:https://www.centermakor.org/event/hava-nagila-the-movie/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T190000
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SUMMARY:Tackling White Supremacy and Antisemitism
DESCRIPTION:Why We Need Each Other: Tackling White Supremacy and Antisemitism \nMay 11\, 2021 07:00 PM EST \nJoin ADL New England\, the Center for Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Israel of Boston\, and the Jewish Community Relations Council for an important discussion on the intersection of white supremacy and antisemitism and what we can do to combat extremism and hate. Rabbi Elaine Zecher\, Senior Rabbi of Temple Israel of Boston\, will moderate a conversation between leading experts Eric K. Ward and Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Please enter your details below to register and receive the Zoom link. If you wish to submit a question for our panelists\, which may be addressed during the event\, please use the “Questions and Comments” section of the form below. \nEvent Panelists:\nEric K. Ward\, Executive Director of the Western States Center\, is a nationally-recognized expert on the relationship between authoritarian movements\, hate violence\, and preserving inclusive democracy. In his 30+ year civil rights career\, he has worked with community groups\, government and business leaders\, human rights advocates\, and philanthropy as an organizer\, director\, program officer\, consultant\, and board member. \nDr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss is Professor in the School of Public Affairs and in the School of Education at the American University in Washington\, DC\, where she directs the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab (PERIL) in the Center for University Excellence (CUE). She is the author\, co-author\, or co-editor of six books\, including Hate in the Homeland: The New Global Far Right\, published by Princeton University Press in October 2020. \nRegister
URL:https://www.centermakor.org/event/tackling-white-supremacy-antisemitism/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T170000
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SUMMARY:From Russia with Art Spring Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:From Russia With Art Spring Exhibition\nMay 18-27th in Cambridge (by appointment only) \nOn display and for sale there will be framed and unframed original paintings\, etchings\, mixed media\, dry points and Watercolors by Russian-American artists\, featured at From Russia With Art Gallery:\nAnatoly Dverin\, Signature Member of Oil Painters of America\,\nStanislav Nikireev (1932-2007)\, People’s Artist of Russia\nAlexander Vetrov\nIrena Makoveeva\nMisha Lenn\nVladimir Vorobyov\nGeorgy Lapchinsky\nAlex Khomsky\nAugust Mosca\nGrigory Samson. \nFrom Russia With Art gallery was open near Porter square in Cambridge\, MA 11 years ago and was well known for its vibrant and festive annual Holiday exhibitions and community receptions which took place every November-December in a different locations in Greater Boston \, such as Cambridge\, Newton\, Brookline and Boston. \nUnfortunately\, the Gallery owners Olesya and Jerry Koenig made a difficult decision to close the business at the end of 2021\, due to effect of pandemic. \nOur spring sale of the remarkable collection of Russian -American art with discounts about 20% will take place by appointment from Tuesday May 18th till Thursday May 27th \, from 10 am- 8 pm every day. \nPlease contact us on Facebook\, email Fromrussiawithart@gmail.com and on the phones 857.253.8421\, 857.756.8185. More information about our artists\, paintings and art exhibitions could be found on the gallery website www.fromrussiawithart.org. \nThank you so much for your interest and enthusiasm\, dear friends\, customers and fine art connoisseurs! \nWith best wishes of good health\nOlesya & Jerry Koenig
URL:https://www.centermakor.org/event/from-russia-with-art-spring-exhibition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T130000
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SUMMARY:The State of our Immigration System: Local & National Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:JCRC Speaker Series\nThe State of our Immigration System: Local & National Perspectives\nJoin us for a deep dive into the current immigration landscape\, to examine the work on the ground and learn how we can best support our partners in this moment. Featuring: Eva Millona\, President and CEO of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA)\, Pastor Dieufort Jean Fleurissaint (“Pastor Keke”)\, President of the True Alliance Center\, and Rebecca Kirzner\, Senior Director of Grassroots Campaigns\, HIAS. \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://www.centermakor.org/event/state-of-immigration-system/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T130000
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SUMMARY:Mohammad Darawshe
DESCRIPTION:JCRC Speaker Series\nThe Crisis in Israel: Perspectives from our Partners\nMohammad Darawshe\nIn his role as the Director of Equality and Shared Society at the Givat Haviva Institute\, Darawshe oversees programs that engage thousands of Jewish and Arab Israeli citizens every year. Mohammad will share his experience as an Arab Israeli during the ongoing clashes\, and how shared society initiatives can help all Israeli citizens move forward together. \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://www.centermakor.org/event/mohammad-darawshe/
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