In honor of Earl Ferguson , of blessed memory
Directed by Debra Clinton Musical Direction by Stephen Rudlin Choreography by Pam Turner
December 5 — 15
“ On Tour ” with Nani Vazana
Thursday , September 26 , 2024 at 7:00 PM
Ranked on the World Music Charts , Israeli- Ladino folk singer and trombonist , Nani Vazana , makes a stop at the Weinstein JCC as part of her world tour . With music documented for the Library of Congress and having performed at both The Kennedy Center and Richmond Folk Festival , Nani is excited to be back in Richmond and performing a commemorative concert in recognition of the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks in Israel .
$ 30 member I $ 36 nonmember Included in the Arts + Ideas Subscription
Joel Chasnoff : I ’ m not Your Zayde ’ s Jewish Comedian
Sunday , November 17 , 2024 at 7:00 PM
Stand-up comedian , former IDF soldier , and author of multiple non-fiction books , including the newly released Israel 201 , Joel Chasnoff is unlike a lot of Jewish comics . Joel ’ s comedy is clever , clean , and positive . No stereotypes , no tired Borscht- Belt cliches . Just hip , wholesome comedy about the joys and oys ! of Jewish life . Joel has performed at more than 1,500 Jewish events in ten countries , from the Melbourne Comedy Festival in Australia to Israeli late-night TV .
$ 30 member I $ 36 nonmember | 21 + Included in the Arts + Ideas Subscription
SARA D . NOVEMBER GALLERY
FREE AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
Artists ’ talk and reception takes place at 7pm on the opening night of each exhibit .
Witness & Hope
September 19 – October 24 , 2024
An emotional curated photographic exhibit by members of the Richmond community who traveled to Israel post-October 7 , 2023 .
Echoes : From Sky to Earth
Alyse Radenovic
October 31 , 2024 – January 3 , 2025
A moving and colorfully cohesive curated selection of Radenovic ’ s distinctive paintings within the genres of abstraction , calligraphic text , and minimalist landscapes .
Shared Perspectives
A New Community School Exhibit
January 9 – February 7 , 2025
A bold , expressive exhibit by the students from the New Community School , created under the guidance of esteemed art instructors , Liz Claud and Aaron Webb .
Virginia With Love
Dave Decker , Kim Hall , and Mimi Murdock
February 13 – April 10 , 2025
An invitational exhibit of Virginia-based artists who share their own unique views of the people and places of Virginia .
Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964 , the heartwarming tale of Tevye the Dairyman and his family ’ s struggles in a changing Russia is a true musical theatre tradition whose themes continue to be relevant today ..
Opening night : Thursday , December 5 , 2024 at 7:30pm
Additional performances : December 7 , 11 , 12 , 14 at 7:30pm December 8 at 2pm December 15 at 3pm
In-person Ticket : $ 35 member I $ 40 nonmember $ 20 Student Included in the Arts + Ideas subscription
Joyful Learning In Action
Transforming Early Childhood Classrooms Into Vibrant Hubs of Creativity , Exploration , And Discovery !
April 17 – May 15 , 2025
This dynamic exhibit showcases and honors the young children of the Weinstein JCC Preschool as they investigate the many languages of learning .
The Best of Bon Air
The Bon Air Artists Association
May 22 – July 24 , 2025
A selection of works in a variety of genres by the members of the Bon Air Artists Association .
Contact Leslie McGuigan , Senior Director of Programs , at 804-545-8644 or lmcguigan @ weinsteinjcc . org for more information .
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