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Storytelling Workshop with Vanessa Hidary at the JCC
Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton St, Newton, MA | Get Directions »
$8.00
Learn the art of storytelling with performance
artist-in-residence Vanessa Hidary at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center (333 Nahanton Street) in Newton on Thursday, February 7 at 7:30pm. Hidary, aka The Hebrew Mamita, grew up on Manhattan's culturally diverse Upper West Side. Her one woman show, Culture Bandit tours nationally and chronicles Vanessa's coming of age during the golden age of Hip-Hop.
She has aired on “Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry Jam" on HBO, and is featured in the short, award-winning film, “The Tribe.” She has also conducted poetry and racism workshops with Bnai' Brith Youth organization, and recently published her first collection of poems and stories titled The Last Kaiser Roll in the Bodega.
This event is open to the entire community. The
program is part of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts Events and Performances. Cost is $8. Purchase tickets at www.bostonjcc.org/register or contact 617-965-5226 or boxoffice@jccgb.org.
Event Details
| Where | Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center 333 Nahanton St, Newton, MA 02459 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 7:30 pm |
| Who to bring | Everyone |
| Website | http://www.bostonjcc.org/register |
| Phone | 617-965-5226 |
| boxoffice@jccgb.org | |
| Price | $8 |
| Tickets | Buy Tickets |
More About Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center
Located on Nahanton Street in Newton, the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center offers fitness, arts, education, childcare and entertainment opportunities for members of all races, religions and ethnicities.
The center features a full gym, outdoor pool, tennis courts, locker rooms, cardio center, indoor track and rock climbing area. Classes, personal training and group fitness programs are offered. Regularly scheduled musical, dramatic and comedy performances take place in the center's theater.
For an overview of the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center's childcare, education, summer and Jewish life programs, visit the JCC Web site.
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