TICKETS Oct 28-Nov 1 On a remote Scottish isle, siblings Isla and Sandy spend their days hunting seabirds and retelling the stories of their ancestors. They follow the strict rules inherited from their late father — protect the island, allow no incomer, survive — until one day, Daniel, an awkward and socially inept council official, […]
TICKETS You will laugh, you will cry as you experience the best in short-form cinema, including Oscar-nominated documentaries, animation, and narratives from France, England, Israel and the U.S. Join us for this popular program curated by Judith Dack and the shorts selection committee.
TICKETS Oct 28-Nov 1 Black Zombie digs beneath the blood-soaked spectacle of modern horror to uncover the zombie’s buried and unsettling origins. Long before it became associated with flesh-eating ghouls, the zombie was a living metaphor for slavery: not a monster, but the ultimate victim of colonial power. A symbol of stolen agency was recast […]
TICKETS An accidental French Army deserter’s harebrained scheme to save himself leads to a series of misadventures that turn ever darker. In this serio-comic farce, a bumbling French buffoon pretends to be Jewish to escape Nazi- occupied France. But as he throws his lot in with a group of Jews desperate to reach the Free […]
TICKETS The enduring strength of a French Moroccan mother’s love makes her a zealous advocate for her disabled son in this high-spirited story of determination and faith. Recently selected by Jewish film festival directors across the world as their favorite film of the year, this heartwarming French drama also won more audience awards than any […]
TICKETS Thursday, October 29 at 3 p.m. In this mindboggling true story, an unsung hero has a chance encounter with fate that inspires an historic act of daring. Michel Cojot, a French businessman tormented by his father’s murder at Auschwitz, is bent on revenge but fails to act when he has his chance. But one […]
TICKETS Thursday, October 29 at 6:30 p.m. In 1978, Hans Rosenthal is Germany’s most popular entertainer, a beloved game show host who brought joy to millions. He embodies cheerful optimism for a nation eager to move forward. What his adoring public does not know is that he is Jewish and privately nursing deep wounds from […]
TICKETS Friday, October 30 at 12 PM Any parent with a child serving in the military during times of conflict can be expected to experience anxiety and even a sense of dread over their loved one’s safety. In Israel, where military service is mandatory, this excruciating experience is ubiquitous. Filmmaker Eyal Halfon was inspired to […]
TICKETS Friday, October 30 at 3 p.m. Tovah Feldshuh has been a major Broadway star for more than fifty years, earning four Tony Award nominations and two Emmy Award nominations, and has appeared in some 30 films, most recently starring opposite Dustin Hoffman in “Tuner.” Her numerous television appearances include her current role in the […]
TICKETS PICK YOUR POISON: A CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE MOVIE SCARE-ATHON What kind of scary movie do you want to watch? A cult classic with a crowd? A gloriously weird film you’ve never heard of? Or a silent film playing in the lobby while a musician gives it a whole new soundtrack? On October 30, […]
TICKETS “Beautifully Done!” – Penn & Teller Come to the Dairy Arts Center for this very special FAMILY FRIENDLY event to celebrate Halloween the right way – with an absolutely amazing magic show designed to delight the whole family! Tickets are very limited and expected to sell out, so book now! A special 1PM showtime […]
TICKETS Saturday, October 31 at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 1 at 6:30 p.m. In 1972, Gilda Radner, Eugene Levy and Martin Short were among a group of unknown performers who were serendipitously cast in the Toronto production of a far-out hippie musical about Jesus. Not only were these cast members about to become major comedy […]
TICKETS Built and run by three generations of trailblazing women, the Catskills’ premier resort became the epicenter of American Jewish life, an embodiment of Jewish values, and a breeding ground for a generation of Jewish comics. The real-life inspiration for “Dirty Dancing,” it accommodated 1,000 guests a day and featured a 27-hole golf course, indoor […]
TICKETS Built and run by three generations of trailblazing women, the Catskills’ premier resort became the epicenter of American Jewish life, an embodiment of Jewish values, and a breeding ground for a generation of Jewish comics. The real-life inspiration for “Dirty Dancing,” it accommodated 1,000 guests a day and featured a 27-hole golf course, indoor […]
TICKETS Join internationally acclaimed saxophonist Sergei Govorov and the Zlata Nova Ensemble for an unforgettable evening celebrating the greatest rock hits of the 1960s through the 2000s—reimagined for saxophone and strings. Originally from Russia and now based in the United States, Sergei Govorov is an internationally recognized saxophonist, Yamaha Artist, educator, and performer. Throughout his […]
TICKETS This stirring adaptation of Azar Nafisi’s 2003 memoir, which spent 100 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, is a testament to resilience, resistance and courage. Acclaimed Israeli director Eran Riklis worked with prominent Iranian actors living in exile to create this exploration of female solidarity in post-Revolutionary Iran. The taut drama chronicles […]
TICKETS Saturday, October 31 at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 1 at 6:30 p.m. In 1972, Gilda Radner, Eugene Levy and Martin Short were among a group of unknown performers who were serendipitously cast in the Toronto production of a far-out hippie musical about Jesus. Not only were these cast members about to become major comedy […]
TICKETS Watch You Rise is a documentary by local filmmaker Isabella Grace Cohn. After the film Cohn and others will have a panel discussion. Watch You Rise follows a young filmmaker as she comes of age, unearths stories of sexual assault experienced by her mother, her peer group, and eventually herself. Along the way, she […]
TICKETS Over the course of a single evening, Ernestine Ashworth bakes the same birthday cake, again and again, as she grows from age seventeen to one hundred and one. The flames of love ignite, marriages form and dissolve. Children arrive, and spin away towards their own destiny. Loss visits, as it always does. Joy returns, […]
TICKETS A collaborative showcase of different perspectives through art featuring two new works by T2 Dance Company. Are We Really Alone? See the world from the perspective of true “others”. A choreographic collaboration by Claire Fisher and Erin Keivan. The Interview Dancers use their bodies while we hear their dialogue. What’s really going on in […]
TICKETS This is a music documentary that addresses gun violence and gun rights in the U.S. It shows what can happen when differing opinions are brought together at one table for thoughtful and meaningful dialogue. The goal is to use the film as a tool to generate a healthy discussion and move the needle in […]
Nov 13 - Jan 31 | Opening Reception: Nov 13, 5 - 8 This exhibition explores how conceptual artists use imagery of animals, creatures, and “the other” to reflect on human nature and the breadth of human experience. Through large-scale installations and sweeping conceptual works, the exhibition examines the symbolic power of the nonhuman as […]
TICKETS The world premiere of RIOT includes a 100% femme-identifying cast. Inspired by the subversive genius of Pink Floyd, particularly in The Wall, Animals, and The Dark Side of the Moon, RIOT takes the spirit of these works into new territory. Through contemporary, cabaret, ballet, physical theatre and satirical language, RIOT moves the audience through […]
TICKETS A brilliant Ivy League writing professor. A talented yet mysterious student. An unthinkable favor. Everyone has a story – the question is how it ends.
TICKETS America’s Christmas Soundtrack Returns! After sold-out performances from the Sydney Opera House to Prague, Carnegie Hall to Iceland, internationally touring violin sensation Blue Violin returns with the 4th Annual Retro Rock & Roll Christmas Tour — an electrifying holiday spectacular blending the energy of an 80s arena rock show with the magic of Christmas. […]