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A Weekend of Shared Creativity, Rooted in Community November 7th • 7 PM - 9:30 PM November 8th • 10 AM - 2 PM
GALLERY VISUAL ART • ALL WEEKEND Welcome to ArtsFest Tammy Astor — Paper Arts Jake Chaitkin — Ceramics & Woodworking Avram Eisen — Crochet Jayzie Fischer — Jewelry & Crafts Laura Friedlander — Photography Sara Friedman — Printmaking Beverly Friend — Painting Darlene Grossman — Ceramics & Watercolor Lee Gundersheimer — Photography & Ceramics Rebecca Hamlin — Photography Bob Holstein — Painting Judy Holstein — Painting Beth Kaskel — Ceramics Caroline Legatt — Ceramics Phyllis Levun-Agostino — Painting ArtsFest celebrates the creativity, curiosity, and connection that make the JRC community so vibrant. Through art, music, conversation, and hands- on experiences, we come together to discover new perspectives, celebrate one another, and explore the many ways creativity enriches our lives. An exhibition of work by JRC community members across a range of mediums, styles, and perspectives. Select works available for purchase, with a portion of proceeds donated to JRC. Heidi Levin — Photography Jil Levin Deheeger — Quilting Allie Mendelson — Painting Kim Moldofsky — Books & Publishing Jonathan Nachsin — Ceramics Ellie Routenberg — Painting Bob Tanner — Photography Zion Walker — Digital Art Louis Weiss — Ceramics Ellen Wertheim — Painting Kathy Wildman — Drawing Janet Wishinsky — Wall Art Chai Wolfman — Painting
PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE MUSIC • READING • PUPPETRY • ALL WEEKEND Enjoy performances by talented members of JRC throughout the weekend. Check on-site schedule as performances and times could change.SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 87:20P Music by Mary Israelite & Gail Katz Frech7:40P Reading by Susan Cherry7:55P Music by Alexa Dolinko and Eddie Stone8:15P Reading by David Tabak8:25P Reading by Marilyn Price8:45P Music by Zoya Davis 10:20A Music by Brad Moldofsky & Jason Osborn 10:40A Reading by Sandy Spatz & Judith Eisenberg 11:00A Music by Jason Osborn 11:20A Puppetry by Marylin Price 11:40A Music by Levi Elsburg 12:00P Reading by Marla Baker 12:15P Music by Anne Wildman, Yael Kurganoff, & Jonah Karsh 12:25P Music by Jonah Karsh 12:45P Reading by Debi Lewis 1:05P Reading by Joanne Jacobson 1:20P Music by Becky Mitchell, Danny Zeckhauser, & Natalie Blaser
CREATE & DISCOVER WATCH • LISTEN • LEARN • MAKE Discover new ways to experience creativity—through nature, storytelling, filmmaking, and hands-on making. Check on-site schedule for exact times and classroom locations. Trail Tracing: Nature Break (SUNDAY, 10 AM - 2 PM) Pause, reflect, and reconnect with nature through a looping collection of photographs celebrating the quiet beauty of the natural world. Tracy Hultgren • Room 208 Eco-friendly Painting (SUNDAY, 11 AM - 12 PM) Create living art with homemade watercolors made from spring flowers and food scraps. Experiment with color and a little kitchen chemistry—and watch your artwork transform before your eyes. Kim Moldofsky • Room 205 Everyone Has a Story! (SUNDAY, 12 PM - 1 PM) Life is full of plot twists, comic mishaps, and moments worth sharing. In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore how to turn everyday experiences into engaging stories. Through creative prompts and a little imagination, discover the storyteller within you. No experience necessary—just curiosity and a story or two waiting to be told. Judith Eisenberg • Room 204 Behind the Scenes of UnScarred (SUNDAY, 1 PM - 1:45 PM) Join Chicago filmmakers Elise & Gregg Jaffe of Big Teeth Productions for a look inside UnScarred, a feature documentary about survivors who reclaim their scarred bodies through tattoo. Elise will share the film’s trailer and talk about six years of making it, from finding the people in the film to exploring what Jewish law actually says about tattoos. Stay for a Q&A and bring your questions about documentary filmmaking. Elise & Gregg Jaffe • Room 207 (Youth Lounge)
ART + CRAFT SUPPLY SWAP GIVE SOMETHING • FIND SOMETHING SUNDAY, 10 AM - 2 PM / JRC LIBRARY Give your art and craft supplies a second creative life —and perhaps spark your next creative adventure! Browse the Swap Room for paper, art supplies, books and magazines, frames, fabric, yarn, beads, ribbon, and more. Everything is free and available first come, first served. Useful supplies remaining after ArtsFest will be donated to CCRx for use by educators and community members.
YOUNG CREATORS KIDS ART ACTIVITIES • SUNDAY, 10 AM - 2 PM A special space for our youngest community members to explore, create, and have fun! Check on-site schedule for exact times and location.Hands-on art projects led by adult JRC community members Greeting card making, coloring pages, and more! All are welcome HANDS TOGETHER PROJECT A COMMUNITY CREATION • ALL WEEKEND Add your hands to a collaborative project that weaves together the creativity of our JRC community.
JRC PRESS BOOK LAUNCH • SUNDAY, 10:30 AM Sparks of the Soul Discover a new collection of essays, poems, and images by JRC community members exploring how we find joy in challenging times. Hear selections read by contributing writers and purchase a copy to take home.
Thank YouArtsFest is made possible by the creativity, dedication, and generosity of so many in our JRC community. Thank you to our artists, performers, facilitators, volunteers, and all who helped bring this weekend to life. A R T B R I N G S U S T O G E T H E R A R T B R I N G S U S T O G E T H E R Throughout the weekend, gather around the Community Table—a reflection of our community that bridges culinary craft and visual expression. Gather. Nosh. Connect. Reflect.