Music, Dance, and Visual Arts

Israeli Native Provides Insights into U.S. Record Industry and Boxing World

Although never an A-Lister, Ganon’s singing was exceptional enough to earn the respect of such an A-Lister as Penny Marshall. Similarly, her public relations skills won her the admiration of former heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier.  Marshall and Frazier, now both deceased, are among the people Ganon writes about extensively in this stream-of-consciousness, tell-not-quite-all memoir. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Guest Conductor Pintscher, Violin Soloist Kenny Team in Successful SDSO Concert

Waiting until the hall was pin-drop silent, German guest conductor for the March 6 concert, Matthias Pintscher, quietly signaled the San Diego Symphony Orchestra to begin sounding the impressionist magic of Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite. [Eileen Wingard]

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Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors

‘Egypt, A Love Song’ Tells the Story of Marriage between a Jew and a Muslim

The Israeli documentary Egypt, A Love Song tells the story of Souad Zaki, a Jewish chanteuse who was the star of concert halls and movies in Egypt before and after the establishment of the State of Israel.  Her husband, Mohamed el Akkad, was a Muslim musician, hyped as the King of the Qanun, and their son, Moshe, who grew up to be a psychologist. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

An Ethical Will from a Fallen IDF Soldier

Inside was an ethical will written by Staff Sgt. Shachar Fridmann, who was killed in Gaza in action defending the state of Israel. He was only 21 years old. In his own words, “Be Good People. Smile. Strive to make every person you meet smile too. ..”

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Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Lincoln’s Political Evolution Fostered by Frederick Douglass in World Premiere Musical at the La Jolla Playhouse

In 3 Summers of Lincoln, The La Jolla Playhouse is exploring a side of Lincoln (Ivan Hernandez) not usually talked about: his initial hesitancy to end slavery because of the political opposition to the idea, and his progression from a rule-abiding lawyer to a passionate proponent of freedom, consequences be damned. Much of this change comes through his friendship with Frederick Douglass (Quentin Earl Darrington) though they only met in person a handful of times. [Sandi Masori]

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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Parsha Tetzaveh-Zachor: Don’t Let the Light Go Out

What are these psychological lessons that we can learn from the Torah this week? Tetzaveh teaches that true spiritual growth requires a combination of humility, intentionality, and consistent inner work. Through this, people can elevate themselves and bring divine light into the world. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]

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Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors

The Family Joy of Purim

I also like hearing or reading about the many different flavors of hamentachen. New ones I saw this year were salted caramel and a peanut butter and chocolate one.  Both sound interesting. [Cailin Acosta]

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