Exploring Opera: “Tosca”

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In 1889, Puccini saw the play La Tosca – written for actress Sarah Bernhardt by French playwright Victorien Sardou – and immediately wanted to turn it into an opera. However, complications slowed the process. Fortunately for music lovers, Puccini finally acquired the rights and Tosca – one of the most beloved operas in the entire […]

JCCNS Women’s Book Club

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We will be discussing The Dressmakers of Prospect Heights by Kitty Zeldis Book club will be meeting on Zoom only.  Please email Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com for Zoom link

A Community One Read with Allison Gilbert on Zoom

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JBC is excited to be hosting A Community One Read with Allison Gilbert moderated by Lori Gottlieb in honor of the late Dr. Ruth in partnership with our JBC Network Member Sites.   Click here to register

Event Series Magical Morocco: Marrakech & More

Magical Morocco: Marrakech & More

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Many visitors go to Morocco to visit its most famous city, Marrakech. But, the country holds countless interesting treasures throughout the land from its coasts to the deserts! Let James Sokol zoom you away on our virtual “trips” to this magical North African country, so different from most Arab-dominant countries. Morocco has its own unique, […]

Exploring Opera: “The Tales of Hoffmann”

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Offenbach’s operatic masterpiece is often disregarded as a “one-hit wonder” with a silly story. True, the “hit” (the famous “Barcarolle”) is pretty fabulous, but so is the entire opera. Join James Sokol for a journey with video performance clips to dive into the gorgeous music and into the rich and layered story of a struggling […]

Event Series Magical Morocco: Marrakech & More

Magical Morocco: Marrakech & More

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Many visitors go to Morocco to visit its most famous city, Marrakech. But, the country holds countless interesting treasures throughout the land from its coasts to the deserts! Let James Sokol zoom you away on our virtual “trips” to this magical North African country, so different from most Arab-dominant countries. Morocco has its own unique, […]

Event Series Magical Morocco: Marrakech & More

Magical Morocco: Marrakech & More

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Many visitors go to Morocco to visit its most famous city, Marrakech. But, the country holds countless interesting treasures throughout the land from its coasts to the deserts! Let James Sokol zoom you away on our virtual “trips” to this magical North African country, so different from most Arab-dominant countries. Morocco has its own unique, […]

Music & Morsels: The Great American Songbook Celebrates Recent Birthdays

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Join pianist & educator Clint Edwards in a concert of American Songbook favorites. Highlights will include compositions by Gershwin, Bernstein, and Lerner & Loewe, all celebrating recent birthdays. Save! Get “Early Bird” ticket prices; register before Sept 2nd! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS