Judaism is multiculturalism. The enchanting artwork of three diverse artists of mixed Jewish and Chinese, Muscogee (Creek) Nation or Tlingit descent will be on display at a new show at the Gallery at the Braid, opening May 4 in Santa Monica.
Today's American Jewish community was created by the twists and turns of history. It was nourished by the ethnic, racial and cultural diversity of a myriad of worldwide Jewish identities and experiences. Jewish Women's Theatre's (JWT) will celebrate today's multicultural Jews in its new salon show True Colors, beginning May 4 at The Braid in Santa Monica.
Three of LA's most acclaimed musicians will share their personal stories at Bravissima! Jewish Women in Music at The Braid, home of Jewish Women's Theatre (JWT) in Santa Monica on April 7 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Death is mysterious and unexplainable. Yet, throughout time, artists have strived to unravel and explain it in ways that bring comfort to the living. Five artists will share their explorations of life and death through different mediums in It's a Life, a new Gallery exhibit, opening March 9 at 6:30 p.m., at The Braid, Jewish Women's Theatre's (JWT) Performance & Art Space in Santa Monica.
Death is part of life, and Jewish Women's Theatre (JWT) will perform stories about the many facets of death and how memories, fears, and new understandings can transform grief or relief into thoughts and actions that are positive and healing. It's a Life opens March 9 at The Braid in Santa Monica and travels throughout the state until March 28, in homes, artful venues, synagogues and JCCs.
Maury Ornest's journal says from every part of me and my soul I have no choice but to paint.This reflection tugs at the heartstrings of everyone who sees his canvasses, because they negate the severe darkness that was going on inside his head by bursting with light, color, joy and hope.
Every family has a secret. They can be embarrassing, dangerous, humiliating, shocking, well intentioned or even wonderful. The first show of Jewish Women's Theatre's 2019 Salon Season will reveal plenty of them in the debut of Family Secrets, opening January 19 at the Braid in Santa Monica and traveling throughout the state until February 13th.
Maury Ornest's journal says from every part of me and my soul I have no choice but to paint.This reflection tugs at the heartstrings of everyone who sees his canvasses, because they negate the severe darkness that was going on inside his head by bursting with light, color, joy and hope.
After her Off Broadway triumph, Monica Piper brings her hit comedy NOT THAT JEWISH to Los Angeles where it was originally developed and ran for almost a year. Beginning December 1st, Piper returns to the stage with the same passion that has navigated her career to an EMMY Award win, Golden Globe nomination, American Comedy Award nomination as one of the TOP FIVE female comedians in the country, and secured her as one of Showtime Network's "Comedy All Stars." Piper presents her authentic humor and autobiographical journey to local audiences in Southern California during this holiday season.
Jewish Women's Theatre (JWT) and the Wende Museum in Culver City have teamed up to create a festive and educational evening that includes opportunities to survey the Museum's current exhibits and to watch a performance of JWT's critically acclaimed show Past & Present: Russian Jewish American Stories.
Jewish Women's Theatre (JWT) and the Wende Museum in Culver City have teamed up to create a festive and educational evening that includes opportunities to survey the Museum's current exhibits and to watch a performance of JWT's critically acclaimed show Past & Present: Russian Jewish American Stories.
Ever since the first Jewish immigrant arrived in America in 1584 with Sir Walter Raleigh, Jewish Americans have made significant contributions to our country. Their impact is immeasurable and many of their names are household words. Yet, countless other Jews, unknown to the history books, are unsung heroes. The stories of their courage, sacrifice and devotion to our country are not often told. Jewish Women's Theatre (JWT) is telling them now in a new show entitled Jews in America that will premiere at its Fall Party in Brentwood on October 28.
The Braid, home of Jewish Women's Theatre (JWT) in Santa Monica will reprise its critically acclaimed Chutzpah & Salsa show, a cultural collage on stage. The show will be paired with a new art exhibit featuring multidimensional works by five famous Jewish-Latino artists, so audiences can even more fully immerse in Latino arts and culture.
Sacred Resistance, Vicki Juditz's evocative and original one-woman show, now playing at The Braid, home of Jewish Women's Theatre (JWT) in Santa Monica, has received a prestigious O! Ovation recommendation from LA Stage Alliance and will be extended to October 7 to give theater-goers more time to see one of this year's best performances and best plays.
Sacred Resistance, Vicki Juditz's one-woman show that tells the story of one woman's humorous and heartfelt journey to do good in the world, has been extended by popular demand until Saturday, August 18 at The Braid, home of Jewish Women's Theatre (JWT) in Santa Monica.
Jewish Women's Theatre's (JWT) will present music legend Corky Hale in her first interview about her new book, Corky Hale UNCORKED! Music, Marriage and Making a Difference, at Bagels & Bestsellers on Sunday, July 29 from 10 am to noon.
Vicki Juditz was a nice Christian girl of German ancestry who loved Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. Then she met a nice Jewish boy named Steven. Unlike many of her previous boyfriends, he had a job. He played keyboards. They dated. His parents loved her. She wanted to get married. He said 'no.' He would only marry a nice Jewish girl. She considered, studied, passed all the tests, and converted to Judaism.
Can art give us the ability to “flip the switch” in troubled times and use our own powers to advance human rights and dignity? Laurie Katz Yehia's art says “yes” and The Gallery@The Braid, home of Jewish Women's Theatre (JWT) in Santa Monica, will show us how in its first ever one-woman installation opening June 21.
Dete Meserve, award-winning author, filmmaker and television producer will discuss her new book, Random Acts of Kindness at The Braid, home of Jewish Women's Theatre's (JWT ) in Santa Monica, on Sunday, June 24 from 10am to noon.
The next generation of theatre artists will present their writing, acting and artistic talents in Guilty Parties, a new, original show at The Braid, home of Jewish Women's Theatre (JWT) and NEXT@The Braid in Santa Monica, beginning May 5 and touring the LA area until May 16th.
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