Arts on the Move

Farewell.

Arts on the Move — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:42:54 +0000

Thank you for visiting the Arts on the Move website. We have been very privileged for the last year to serve our mission of providing resources to college students and professional artists to produce high-caliber, innovative, cultural experiences exploring Jewish ideas across a variety of New York campuses.

Arts on the Move is no longer under operation, and so will no longer be accepting RFPs. We would like to extend a big thank you to Director Adam Courtney, who is moving on to exciting projects of his own. You can follow his photographic work at www.adamcourtney.net.

Program Coordinator Erica Frankel will continue her arts work at NYU’s Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life. If you have any questions, we hope you will feel free to contact her at erica.frankel@nyu.edu or (212) 998-4122.

To continue learning about Jewish arts-related opportunities, please contact Erica or visit the Bronfman Center’s website at www.nyu.edu/bronfman.

THE MAD 7

Arts on the Move — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:54:29 +0000

THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL TO PRESENT

PLAYWRIGHT, ACTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER YEHUDA HYMAN

IN HIS ONE-MAN TOUR-DE-FORCE “THE MAD 7”

AUGUST 13 THROUGH AUGUST 29

The Mad 7 written and performed by Yehuda Hyman, will make its New York premiere as part of the 14^th annual New York International Fringe Festival (Fringe NYC), August 13 through August 29. Mr. Hyman one-man show, which explores the intersection of theater, dance, poetry, myth and mysticism, will be directed by his frequent collaborator, Mara Isaacs. The Mad 7 will be performed at 4^th Street Theatre, 83^rd East 4^th Street (Bowery and 2^nd Avenue).

Originally produced at McCarter Theatre Center’s 2008 IN-Festival, The Mad 7 – A Mystical Comedy with Ecstatic Dance is a modern-day riff on a 19th century Hasidic tale. Playwright, actor and choreographer Yehuda Hyman tells the epic tale of Elliott Green, San Francisco office drone turned reluctant hero who embarks on a strange and mystical quest. In a virtuosic performance, Hyman uses music and dance as he becomes the many characters of this playful, off-beat and moving story of spirituality and self-discovery. Inspired by Rabbi Nachman of Breslov’s “The Seven Beggars,” The Mad 7 is a wild tour of the mysteries of the universe and the ecstasy of the soul.

The Star Ledger raves, “Hyman’s contemporary adaption is freewheeling, often delightful, and more often moving…The Mad 7 may well persuade those who haven’t been mentally or physically stimulated for years that they can still be awakened to the wonders of life.”

Yehuda Hyman’s plays have been produced at San Diego Repertory Theater, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Mixed Blood Theater, and Cornerstone Theater Company, among others. Honors include the Kennedy Center Fund for New American Plays Award, Heideman Award, grants from the Center for Jewish Culture and Creativity and the National Foundation for Jewish Culture, a Jerome Fellowship and an NEA/TCG Playwright-in-Residence Grant to work with Cornerstone Theater. He was an artist-in-residence at the Rhodopi Theater Collective in Bulgaria and is an affiliated artist with the Center for Jewish Culture and Creativity.

Mara Isaacs is the Producing Director at McCarter Theatre in Princeton, NJ, where she has overseen the transfer of McCarter productions to Broadway including Radio Golf, Translations, Anna in the Tropics, Electra and off-Broadway productions of Miss Witherspoon, Crowns, Valley Song, and, most recently, The Brother/Sister Plays. Ms. Isaacs was resident artist at the Rhodopi International Collective in Bulgaria where she directed Yehuda Hyman’s The Mad 7 (also at McCarter’s In-Festival).

General admission tickets are $15 advance/$18 day of show. Tickets are available on-line at www.FringeNYC.org or by calling (866) 468-7619.

Performance schedule: Friday, August 13 at 8:30pm; Wednesday, August 18 at 4:30pm; Saturday, August 21 at 6:15pm; Friday, August 27 at 2pm; and Sunday, August 29 at 1:45pm.

Subway: F to 2^nd Ave; 6 to Astor Place; N/R to 8thStreet at Broadway; B/D to Broadway/Lafayette. Bus: M8, M15, M101, M102 or M 103 (all stops within 5 minute walk).

The New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC) is the largest multi-arts festival in North America, with more than 200 companies from all over the world performing for 16 days in more than 20 venues.

Annual Indigo Productions Viral Video Workshop at NYU

Arts on the Move — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:04:14 +0000

NYU students once again have the unique opportunity to learn valuable skills in the exploding field of viral video production by enrolling in this year’s Viral Video Workshop taught by Indigo Productions, a leading New York City video production company.

This intensive seminar teaches students how to create viral videos, distribute them, build an on-line brand, launch their careers, and make money in the process. Registration is limited, so please sign up early to guarantee your spot!

Students get to produce their own videos, and also work alongside Indigo’s top creative talent to produce a high-end project. Last year students helped Indigo create and launch the “JK Divorce Entrance Dance,” a viral hit with an astounding 7 million views on YouTube alone, and millions more views internationally. The video received extensive television and on-line news coverage: CNN, NBC, MSNBC, the Chicago Tribune, the Huffington Post, and even Forbes all covered the story.

Workshop information

When: 4 Sundays: Sept 26, Oct 3, Oct 10 and Oct 17 (10 am–3:30 pm)

Where: NYU, the Bronfman Center, 7 East 10th Street

Tuition: Before July 26: Students $150 / non-students $200. After July 26: Students $200/ non-students $300.

More Info: http://www.indigoprod.com/ViralVideoWorkshop

Sign Up: http://www.indigoprod.com/ViralVideoRegistration

Watch the class promo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdqXjyCHhL4

About Indigo Productions: Indigo Productions is a New York City video production company specializing in public relations, marketing, educational and documentary projects, entertainment projects, and viral video production. To learn more about Indigo, please visit http://www.indigoprod.com/

Call to Artists

Arts on the Move — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:02:10 +0000

Birthright Israel NEXT, NY and the JEC in partnership with Artists 4 Israel Announce:

A Public Art Project: “East 2 East”

ABOUT “EAST TO EAST”

Reaching from New York’s Lower East Side to the streets of Jerusalem. From Nolita to Tel Aviv; the East Coast to the Middle East. How can you connect two lands using the power of art?

This summer New York City artists are invited to submit original work to be considered for a unique public art project. With no political or religious agenda, “East 2 East” will expose the people of New York to the beautiful and unique aspects of Israel and Israeli life through large scale outdoor murals. East 2 East murals will be created on buildings throughout Manhattan’s Lower East Side, the neighborhood where New York Jewish life first thrived. Much like modern day Israel, the Lower East Side is a melting pot of citizens from all over the globe. Israel’s landscape, history and residents will inspire artists as they bring their creative visions to some of the most high traffic areas in Manhattan.

Inspiration for these murals will come from the itineraries and content found on the free 10-day Birthright Israel trips offered to young Jews all over the world. More than 250,000 people (ages 18-26) have traveled to Israel for free through the generousity of private philanthropists through the Birthright Israel Foundation; the Government of Israel and through Jewish communities around the world, (North American Jewish Federations, Keren Hayesod and the Jewish Agency for Israel.)

SPONSORS

Birthright Israel NEXT, NY is the follow-up organization to the successful free 10-day trips provided by Birthright Israel. Serving more than 35,000 young adults in the New York area, NEXT offers a variety of educational programming, social events and opportunities to return to Israel.

Artists 4 Israel is a community of creative individuals working together in on-going, collaborative projects expressing Israel’s right to exist in peace and security.

The JEC is the official partner to Birthright Israel NEXT, NY. A thriving and growing organization that offers educational and social programming to local young adults, the JEC provides a diverse range of opportunities including Hebrew classes, Shabbat dinners, Networking events, trips to Israel and Europe, Bar and Bat Mitzvah programs and more.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
In order to be considered, artists must submit a sample of how they envision the content of their mural. Entries should reflect an artist’s unique style and demonstrate a knowledge and appreciation for the selected topic. Artists should note that murals will be displayed outside and that all images should be readable to the public. (No building facades are identical so artists should be open to working with varying canvas size depending on the space they are given.) Artists may submit samples for more than one mural idea. Approved supplies will be provided free of charge to the artist.

Artwork that features profanity, political messages or otherwise offensive images will not be considered.

TOPICS AND THEMES
A) Listed below are several important places that participants visit on their Birthright Israel trip. Artists are invited to create their interpretation of the beauty of one of these places for their mural:

The Western Wall (“Kotel”)
Mount Massada
Yad Vashem (Israel’s Holocaust Museum)
Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion Airport
Jerusalem
The city of Tzfat
The Dead Sea
The deserts of Israel

B) Listed below are several themes found in the itinerary of a Birthright Israel trip. Artists are invited to create their interpretation of one of these topics for their mural:

Ethnic diversity of Israel
The mifgash – connection to soldiers as peers
Jewish peoplehood
Israel as a modern and ancient society
The concept of a “birthright”
Israel’s land / landscape – the connection to the land

CONTACT US

Questions? Email us at info@east2east.org

AWARDS
The ten selected artists will each receive a $500 prize and be honored by Birthright Israel NEXT, NY, the JEC and Artists 4 Israel on each organization’s website, in related press releases and on social networking sites.

DEADLINE

Artists must submit their sketches and completed application by August 1, 2010.

» Apply Here

Do not miss this next weekend: YelleB Dance Ensemble Presents Pericardium at Joyce Soho

Arts on the Move — Fri, 21 May 2010 18:02:19 +0000

YelleB Dance Ensemble’s PERICARDIUM

Premieres May 27th-29th @ Joyce SoHo

Over a year in the making… we are excited to invite you to Pericardium - YelleB Dance Ensemble’s new full evening piece, premiering

May 27-29, 2010 / 8pm @ Joyce SoHo

Pericardium is a duet choreographed and performed by Ella Ben-Aharon and Edo Ceder, produced in collaboration with Israeli Video Artist Adi Shniderman and German Architect Matthias Neumann. With original music by Yoed Nir & Odeya Nini, Pericardium offers a range of artistic dialogue surrounding the concept of physical and emotional walls; the need to protect versus the need to connect – a relevant issue for people and communities everywhere.

For more Details and tickets: Joyce SoHo
(No service fee when purchasing tickets online)

* Thursday, May 27th – GALA Performance; including Q+A and Refreshments

Watch the video “Working Towards Pericardium”

Join us Thursday at NYU for the 2010 ARTIVIST Fellowship Showcase!

Arts on the Move — Wed, 05 May 2010 03:43:07 +0000

Join us this THURSDAY as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Bronfman Center’s 2010 Artivist Fellows:

Adam Grannick
Thais Miller
Fortune Wahba
Debbie Schwartz
Ariel Abrahams

These students were provided with support to create projects that related both to Judaism and Social Action over the course of the Spring Semester, and they’re ready to share their works and progress with you!

Come for part or all, but make sure to stop by for a glass of wine and to check out these Fellows’ hard work.

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AT 5PM, Thais Miller will share a reading from the first chapter of her new novel “BEACH RIOTS!”, a novel about Jewish identity and social change.
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To learn more about the Fellows and their work, please visit their blog:
http://www.theartivistfellowship.wordpress.com

Or follow them on Twitter: @Artivists

See you there!

Life, Love, Lox

Arts on the Move — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:24:38 +0000

LIFE, LOVE, LOX

REAL-WORLD ADVICE FOR THE MODERN JEWISH GIRL

By Carin Davis

Whether you’re toying with the idea of keeping kosher or are simply seeking a way to incorporate Judaism into your modern lifestyle, author and singles columnist Carin Davis’s LIFE, LOVE, LOX: Real-World Advice for the Modern Jewish Girl (Running Press Paperback Original; May 2010; $13.95) combines practical advice and humor in one essential handbook. Davis covers all of the bases, discussing dating, cooking, community involvement, and how to host Shabbat dinner on a dime. As entertaining as it is informative, LIFE, LOVE, LOX invites observant and “Jew-ish” women alike to enjoy their youth and style without losing sight of their roots.

Carin Davis is a true trendy yenta. With each cleverly titled chapter—“Shul House Rock” covering the synagogue, “Little Miss Shushan” discussing Purim, and “How to Lose a Guy in Ten Plagues” offering tips on observing Passover—Davis shares everything from Jewish history and family recipes to fashion pointers and dating advice. She chronicles her own experiences with diving into JDate, hunting for half-price High Holiday tickets, and turning dreidel-spinning into a down-and-dirty drinking game. For every ancient observance, Davis has found a way to add a modern twist without departing from the Jewish ritual and tradition. Some topics she covers include:

The Girl with the Curl: advice on how to tame even the most stubborn Jewfro, no “Moses-sized miracle” necessary.
Jewish Pickup Lines: Davis offers a refresher on greetings you may have forgotten since Hebrew School—a surefire way to strike up conversation with a Jewish hottie in shul
Life in the Fast Lane: a survival guide to fasting on Yom Kippur
Dinner with the Kosher Nostra: tips on what to do when you Meet the (Observant) Parents
Heebonics Glossary: for readers whose Hebrew is a little rusty, Davis includes a list of definitions of words used throughout the book

Loaded with advice and wit, LIFE, LOVE, LOX strikes the perfect balance between custom and cosmopolitan. Coming from a woman who takes her faith and her social life quite seriously, Davis offers advice to help modern Jewesses pursue every interest and observance without neglecting personal style or tradition. Perfect for women who are converting or ladies looking to keep Shabbat in Chanel, LIFE, LOVE, LOX is the must-have manual for today’s good Jewish girls.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Carin Davis is an award-winning feature writer and singles columnist for The Jewish Journal of Great Los Angeles, and her work has appeared in Jewish publications across the country. Before sundown, she is the vice-president of an animation company. Carin lives in Los Angeles.

ABOUT THE BOOK

LIFE, LOVE, LOX

Real-World Advice for the Modern Jewish Girl

By Carin Davis

Publisher: Running Press

Publication month: May 2010

Format: Paperback Original

Price: $13.95; ISBN: 978-07624-3787-0

For more information, visit www.runningpress.com and www.lifelovelox.com

Jewish Morocco Exhibit: NYC May 11th!

Arts on the Move — Mon, 03 May 2010 17:30:46 +0000

JDC Dimensions Presents

Then & Now: Jewish Morocco

An exclusive photography exhibit featuring newly-released JDC archival prints
alongside modern Moroccan images from local young Jewish artists.

First 100 guests will each receive two free drink tickets!
Happy Hour until 9:00 p.m. ($4 beers, $5 wine & well drinks)!
Complimentary Moroccan-inspired appetizers!

Tuesday, May 11th, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Gallery Bar
120 Orchard Street, between Rivington & Delancey, NYC 10002
(Take the F, J, M, or Z trains to Essex St.-Delancey St. stop)

Event Chair: Brad Witover

You must e-mail or call to RSVP and guarantee entry:
TahliaOS@jdcny.org, or 212-885-0811

Limited Space Available. Must be 21 and over to attend.

CJH Presents Third Annual Family Puppet Festival

Arts on the Move — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:20:38 +0000

Yeshiva University Museum
and Center for Jewish History present:

Sunday, May 2, 11:00am-4:00pm

Third Annual Family Puppet Festival

Enjoy and explore puppetry traditions with performances and workshops, featuring the Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre (performances at 11 and 1:30) and Headless Horse Dance. Make your own puppets and get a chance to participate in the performance!

Admission:

Free with Museum admission. Advanced tickets can be purchased through SmartTix, $8 adults, $6 students, seniors. Free for YUM and CJH members, the YU community with ID and children under 5.

For all reservations and inquiries, please call SmartTix
at 212-868-4444
or visit
www.smarttix.com.

Center for Jewish History Programs
www.programs.cjh.org

All coats and bags must be checked. Please plan accordingly.

Center for Jewish History | www.cjh.org
15 West 16th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
New York, New York 10011

Screening of Academy Award Nominee Ajami

Arts on the Move — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 21:18:35 +0000

Screening of Academy Award Nominee Ajami

Followed by a Conversation with Director Scandar Copti

And a Wonderful Networking Reception with other filmmakers

FRIDAY APRIL 23RD
FILM STARTS AT 6:30PM
44 W 4th ST; KMC ROOM 2-60

OPEN TO ALL NYU STUDENTS AND FACULTY. Suggested $5 donation to benefit Tribeca Film Institute

The NYTimes stated this film as, “An Israeli Tale of Communal Mistrust, Without the Finger-Pointing: In a conflict where each side lives and breathes its own victimhood, feeling the hurt of the other is a challenge. “Ajami” meets it. When a Palestinian youth turns to drug selling to help pay for his mother’s surgery, Jewish filmgoers here have wept. When the family of a kidnapped Israeli soldier breaks down over his murder by Palestinians, Palestinians in the theater have had tears in their eyes.

It is mostly in Arabic; it was co-written and directed by two novices, a Jew and an Arab; the actors were not professionals, they had no scripted dialogue, and the budget came in at under $1 million.”

For more information, click the full NYTimes review here:

http://movies.nytimes.com/2010/02/03/movies/03ajami.html