By All Counts, a success!

The PreJAM Slam was  a success. Well over 100 guests arrived, noshed a bisell and then settled in for a great evening. This kick-off celebration would not have been possible with out the amazing organizing talents of Abby Myers and Sharyn Schneiderman....and artwork by ORA Northwest Jewish Artists.

Our evening was filled with remarkable moments including a mayoral proclamation delivered by Jennifer Yocom, poetry by Fran P. Adler, and feedback from Brian Wagner of the Oregon Arts Commission. We met the ever popular actress Wendy Westerwelle and Triangle Productions director Don Horn. Wendy Wilcox offered a poignant dramatic reading and we delighted in the harmonies of Stephanie Schneiderman ,Kim Palumbis and Sharyn Schneiderman. The muscial stylings of pianist George Fendel delighted the crowd as we settled into the evening and he returned at the end of the program to accompany the remarkable Cantor IdaRae Cahana as she sang a Gershwin tune and then led us all in a spiritual rendition of the shehechianu. 

We are indebted to our sponsors.....and we will soon post their names in rrecognition of their generosity.
JAM organizers will also be recognized in a matter of days. It takes a dedicated community to support the arts....THANK YOU!


Email feedback has come in all day long. New artists have come forward, audience members are promising to attend more events.....and the festival continues. WON'T YOU JOIN US?

http://www.northwestjewishartists.org/JAMcalendar2010.html

www.northwestjewishartists.org/JAMschedule2010.html

Our Guest List Includes.....

PreJAM Slam is the kick off party for Jewish Arts Month. Open to the public, our party will begin at 7pm at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center this Wednesday- February 24th. We'll have art and books on display, a program filled with music and entertainment, and refreshments.

You'll have an opportunity to meet artists, actors, writers, musicians, and more!

We're excited to feature Wendy Westerwelle who will soon appear in Triangle Production's one-woman play, ROSE.

Francis Payne Adler, poet, storyteller, and artist will share some of her work and will have a collection of her books on display.

George Fendel, jazz pianist and KMHD radio host will play music before the program and will also accompany Cantor Ida Rae Cahana who will perform some songs.

We are pleased to welcome Jennifer Yocum from Mayor Sam Adams' office. She will issue a proclamation officially opening  Jewish Arts Month.  Also on stage will be Brian Wagner from the Oregon Arts Commission. JAM is indebted to the OAC for providing us with a start up grant.

Tomorrow, we'll feature a few more artists on this blog. Stay tuned!

For more information go to :

http://www.northwestjewishartists.org/JAMcalendar2010.html

www.northwestjewishartists.org/JAMschedule2010.html