2010 KlezmerQuerque Schedule of Events:  

Thursday, February 11th, 7pm:

Opening event features a “hands-on” workshop taught by THE STRAUSS / WARSCHAUER DUO that will prepare participants, singers & musicians to lead a joyous and creative musical Shabbat service in an old Eastern European style on the following evening (Friday, February 12th, 6:30pm). The $20.00 price for this class includes admission to the Friday evening service, performances and dance party.  

Friday, February 12th, 6:30-10:00pm, Der Freylekher Shabbes:

Thursday workshop attendees will lead participants in a joyous and creative musical Shabbat service in an old Eastern European style from 6:30-7:00pm.

7:00pm: Vegetarian POTLUCK dinner.

7:45pm: Music by ABQ’s own THE REBBE’S ORKESTRA, Shabbes songs and dances led by Deborah Strauss and Jeff Warschauer, followed by more Klezmer music and dance featuring THE 25-PIECE NAHALAT SHALOM COMMUNITY KLEZMER BAND--open dancing led /taught by RIKUD YIDDISH DANCE TROUPE.  The cost for Friday evening’s event is a $15-$18 suggested donation (under 18-free or donation). Price is already included for students who attended the Thursday night workshop.

Saturday, February 13th - Four Events:  

9:30-11am: THE STRAUSS / WARSCHAUER DUO will lead “Shabbos, Music & Yiddish,” a hands-on workshop of Hassidic Nigunim (melodies) & Yiddish Sabbath songs for singers, instrumentalists and dancers.  No previous experience necessary. All ages, levels & backgrounds welcome.  We will begin together, and then break into specific sessions for instrumentalists, singers and dancers.  ($20-general, $16-seniors/fixed income/under 18).

Noon-2:00pm: ‘Lunch ‘n Learn’ ($8-$15 donation) enjoy a delicious catered ‘milkhik’ lunch (NO meat / YES: fish, eggs, dairy & lots of veggie foods). After the catered luncheon, the Duo will lead, “Kiddish Yiddish,” (for kids of all ages!) a special Shabbes introduction to Yiddish language through songs and movement.  No previous Yiddish knowledge necessary.

2:15-3:45pm:  The Duo will lead “MAKING YOUR INSTRUMENT SING IN YIDDISH”, a hands-on workshop for everyone.  Again, all are welcome. ($20-general, $16-seniors/fixed income/under 18).

7:30pm-10:00pm (Doors open at 7:00pm): FEATURED PERFORMANCES, CONCERT & DANCE PARTY:  The Strauss/Warschauer Duo presents, "In My Garden: Yiddish Songs and Music of Love and Rejoicing."  The concert will be followed by a dance party with live music and dance instruction.  All are welcome.  No experience necessary. The Opening Act will be The Rebbe’s Orkestra celebrating its first CD release “Klezmer y Mas.” Members of The Rebbe’s Orkestra and The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band & Rikud dance troupe will also join Jeff & Deborah in the latter part of the Duo’s dance party.
($18- In advance @ Bookworks 4022 Rio Grande Blvd. NW 505-344-8139, & at Natural Sound 3422 Central Ave. SE -after 1/30  4011 Central Ave. NE 505-255-8295; Tickets at the door: $20-general, $18-seniors/fixed income/under 18).

Sunday, February 14th   11am-12:30pm: 

Music OR Dance class - choose one of two offerings:  WARSCHAUER will lead a klezmer instrumental and song workshop and STRAUSS will lead a dance workshop.  The groups will join together at the end for a heartfelt “zayt gezunt” (goodbye) in music and dance.  All are welcome. ($20-general, $16-fixed income/under 18).  


DISCOUNT PRICE FOR ALL EVENTS: $90 for 2 concerts/dance parties, SAT ‘Lunch ‘n Learn,’ & 4 classes paid for by or before Thursday evening February 11th ($75 for seniors/fixed income/under 18). Downloadable registration forms are available on web site.

Individual classes and events can be paid for at time of class/event or in advance.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT EVENT CO-ORDINATOR BETH COHEN:
Via E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it    -or by phone: (505)243-6276

 

All events held at Congregation Nahalat Shalom, 3606 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, ABQ

Phone: (505) 343-8227   E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it    WEB: www.nahalatshalom.org