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Ralph Katz - Upcoming Music Events

 - last updated 4/18/2012

contact me at: dumpster605 at tds dot net

This information is subject to change.

 

Link back to Clarinet page: http://ralphkatz.pbworks.com/Clarinet

 

Upcoming Events:

 

Saturday, May 12, 2012, 7:30PM - 10:30 PM (NOTE: times changed)

Folk dance party with live music by The Ethnic Connection

Balkan and Israeli line dancing, with live music played by The Ethnic Connection. No partner needed. Beginners welcome. (No teaching, but easy dances at the beginning, and you can watch and follow along.)

Admission: $10 (students $5)

The Barn at Gretchen's House

2625 Traver Blvd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

http://ritter.astro.utoledo.edu/~ndm/FD/

 

May 20, 2012 - 4:00PM

Concert: Dexter Community Orchestra

- RESPIGHI   Fountains of Rome
- TBD   Youth concerto competition winner (TBD)
- TCHAIKOVSKY   Symphony No. 5
free

Dexter High School

2200 N. Parker Rd

Dexter, MI 48130

http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org

 

July 13, 2012

Klezmer R&D

Private party

Northville, MI

 

Friday August 24, 2012

Friday night service and dancing

With Cliff Monear (keyboard),  Dan Maslanka (drums), Neil Alexander (dance leader)

Temple Beth El

7400 Telegraph Road

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48301
 

October 6, 2012

Private Bat Mitzvah Party

With Edward Wyman (piano)

Temple Beth Emeth

2309 Packard Rd

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

 

Link back to Clarinet page: http://ralphkatz.pbworks.com/Clarinet

 


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Recent Past Events:

 

 

Sunday April 22, 2012 5:30PM - 7:30PM (NOTE: times changed)

Music for Dinner: Klezmer R&D

Silvio's Organic Pizza

715 N. University

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

734-214-6666

Come get some food, and listen.

 

April 15, 2012 3PM-4PM, and 5PM to 6PM

Concert: Klezmer Fusion Band

West Bloomfield Public Library

4600 Walnut Lake Rd. (west of Orchard Lake Rd)

West Bloomfield, MI

 

March 31, 2012 6:30-7:30PM

Private 91st birthday party

I will be providing some unaccompanied sounds at the family's request.

 

Sunday March 25, 2012 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Music for Dinner: Klezmer R&D

Silvio's Organic Pizza

715 N. University

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

734-214-6666

Come get some food, and listen.

 

March 18, 2012 - 4:00PM

Concert: Dexter Community Orchestra

- RAVEL   Mother Goose Suite
- SPOHR   Duo Concertante No. 2 in b minor (Paul and Linda Rosenthal, violins)
- RIMSKY-KORSAKOV  Scheherazade
free

NOTE: VENUE MOVED due to Dexter tornado

Saline Middle School

7190 N. Maple Rd

Saline, MI 48176

http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org

 

Saturday, February 25, 2012 - 12:50PM

Memorial for Wilbur DeHart (1920-2012)

Carl Maria Von Weber: Concertino , Op. 26

First United Methodist Church

Ann Arbor, MI

I sat next to Will for 9 years in the Ann Arbor Summer Civic Band and am honored to have been asked to do this.

 

Sunday February 12, 2012 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Music for Dinner: Klezmer R&D

Silvio's Organic Pizza

715 N. University

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

734-214-6666

Come get some food, and listen.

 

Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:30PM - 9:00PM

Klezmer Fusion Band

Private event

City Club of Ann Arbor

 

Friday, February 10, 2012 7:00PM - 7:30PM

Allegro Winds

University Living

Wind Quintets by Cambini and Gould.

 

Saturday, February 4, 2012, 8 - 11 PM

Folk dance party with live music by The Ethnic Connection

Balkan and Israeli line dancing, with live music played by The Ethnic Connection. No partner needed. Beginners welcome. (No teaching, but easy dances at the beginning, and you can watch and follow along.)

Admission: $10 (students $5)

The Barn at Gretchen's House

2625 Traver Blvd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

http://ritter.astro.utoledo.edu/~ndm/FD/

 

Sunday January 29, 2012 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Music for Dinner: Klezmer R&D

Silvio's Organic Pizza

715 N. University

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

734-214-6666

Come get some food, and listen.

 

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Klezmer R&D

Jewish Commity Center of Ann Arbor

more information to follow

 

Friday December 16, 2011, 8 - 11 PM

Folk dance party with live music by The Ethnic Connection

Balkan and Israeli line dancing, with live music played by The Ethnic Connection. No partner needed. Beginners welcome. (No teaching, but easy dances at the beginning, and you can watch and follow along.)

Admission: $10 (students $5)

The Barn at Gretchen's House

2625 Traver Blvd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

http://ritter.astro.utoledo.edu/~ndm/FD/

 

Sunday November 13, 2011, 7:15PM - 8:30PM

Concert: Klezmer Fusion Band

Fox Run (near 13 Mile Rd & M-5, West Bloomfield, MI)

Details to follow 

 

Sunday November 6, 2011 - 12:00PM

Dexter Community Orchestra Wind Ensemble

Harmonie Music (8 winds) at the Grand Opening of the new Mott Childrens' Hospital

In the lobby.

Free

 

Sunday November 6, 2011 - 5:00PM

Concert: Dexter Community Orchestra

- SHOSTAKOVICH   Festive Overture
- DEBUSSY   Danses Sacred and Profane (Celisa Gutierrez, harp)
- BEETHOVEN   Symphony No. 6
free

Dexter High School

2200 N. Parker Rd

Dexter, MI 48130

http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org

 

Saturday November 5, 2011 - 11:00AM

Dexter Community Orchestra Wind Ensemble

Music for 4 winds & Piano at the Grand Opening of the new Mott Childrens' Hospital

In the lobby.

Free

 

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Opera on Tap

"Under the Havest Moon"

The Side Track Bar & Grill

56 East Cross Street

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

(Right next to the railroad tracks In Depot Town.)

Free (subject to food/drink minimum).  Cash Bar,   Food

Dinner at 7:30PM.  Music starts at 8:30PM.  Call for table reservations (734)483-1035.

http://www.operaontap.com/a2y/index.html

 

October 20, 2011 - 7:00PM

Simchat Torah Service: Klezmer Fusion Band (NOTE: venue corrected)

Congregation Bnai Israel

6525 Sylvania Ave
Sylvania, OH 43560

free

 

October 19, 2011 - 5:00PM

Simchat Tora Service: Klezmer R&D

Temple Beth Emeth

2309 Packard Rd

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

free

 

September 17, 2011

private party: Klezmer Fusion Band

Concourse Hall

4531 Concourse Drive

Ann Arbor, MI

 

Sunday September 11, 2011 - 2:00PM

Don Parrish Memorial Concert: Dexter Community Orchestra

Anthony Elliott and Matthew Deloria, conductors 
   - BEETHOVEN      Egmont Overture

   - MOZART      Quartet in G minor for piano and strings, K. 478, mvt. 1
   - NARDINI      Melody for cello and piano
   - WALTON      "Touch her soft lips and part" from Henry V
   - SHORE (John Walton, arr.)      Suite from Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring
   - ELGAR      "Nimrod" from Enigma Variations
   - WAGNER      Prelude to "Die Meistersinger"
free

Dexter High School

2200 N. Parker Rd

Dexter, MI 48130

http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org

 

Sunday September 4, 2011 3:00PM-4:00PM

Dancing in the Streets: Twas Brillig and the Mazel Toves

Main Street Stage

Downtown Ann Arbor, MI

Free

http://www.aactmad.org/sa/dits.html

 

Sunday August 28, 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Music for Dinner: Klezmer R&D (with Dave Gitterman)

Silvio's Organic Pizza

715 N. University

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

734-214-6666

Come get some food, and listen.

 

Saturday August 27, 2011 7:30PM - 8:45PM

Concert: Klezmer Fusion Band

At: International Association of Yiddish Clubs conference

Sheraton Detroit Novi

21111 Haggerty Rd

Novi, MI 48375

 

August 10, 2011 10AM - 12PM (oops - cancelled)

Dexter Community Orchestra Chamber Winds

wind octets by Mozart, Schubert and Dvořák

Dexter Daze

Downtown Dexter, MI

free

 

Sunday July 24, 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Music for Dinner: Klezmer RND (with Nan Nelson & Dave Gitterman)

Silvio's Organic Pizza

715 N. University

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

734-214-6666

Come get some food, and listen.

 

Saturday June 9, 2011 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Dexter Civil War Days: Dexter Community Orchestra Chamber Winds

dinner music: wind octets by Mozart, Schubert and Dvorak.

Gordon Hall

Dexter, MI

 

Saturday June 4, 2011, 11:00AM - 1:00PM

Music for Lunch - Klezmer RND (with Nan Nelson & Dave Gitterman)

Silvio's Organic Pizza

715 N. University

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

734-214-6666

Come get some food, and listen.

 

Sunday, May 22, 2011 - 4:00PM

Concert - Dexter Community Orchestra - Anthony Elliott, conductor

"Spain"

- Debussy: Nocturnes: Nuages, Fêtes

- De Falla: The Three-Cornered Hat: Dances from Part 2

- Bartok - Violin Concerto No. 2, first movement - Davis West, violin (concerto competition winner)

free

Dexter High School

2200 N. Parker Rd

Dexter, MI 48130

http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org

 

Saturday May 21, 2011, 12:00PM - 2:00PM

Private Bat Mitzvah Luncheon - Klezmer R&D (with Dave Gitterman)

Temple Beth Emeth

2309 Packard Rd

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

 

Saturday May 7, 2011, 8 - 11 PM

Folk dance party with live music by The Ethnic Connection

Balkan and Israeli line dancing, with live music played by The Ethnic Connection. No partner needed. Beginners welcome. (No teaching, but easy dances at the beginning, and you can watch and follow along.)

Admission: $10 (students $5)

The Barn at Gretchen's House

2625 Traver Blvd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

http://ritter.astro.utoledo.edu/~ndm/FD/

 

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - 8:30PM

Opera On Tap

(see other OOT linstings below)

 

Saturday, April 20, 2010

Guerrilla Chamber Music: Dexter Community Orchestra Wind Ensemble

Charles Gounod: Petite Symphony (9 winds)

-> 11:00AM Foggy Bottom Cafe

7065 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd

Dexter, MI 48130

-> 3:00PM Barnes and Noble

3235 Washtenaw Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Come and listen.

 

Sunday April 3, 2011, 2:00PM

Chamber Music Concert - Dexter Community Orchestra Wind Ensemble

Featuring: Charles Gounod - Petite Symphonie (for 9 winds) - only 2 of 4 movements

Admission: free

Dexter District Library

3255 Alpine Street

Dexter, MI 48130

Phone: 734-426-4477

 

Saturday March 26, 2011, 8 - 11 PM

Folk dance party with live music by The Ethnic Connection

Balkan and Israeli line dancing, with live music played by The Ethnic Connection. No partner needed. Beginners welcome. (No teaching, but easy dances at the beginning, and you can watch and follow along.)

Admission: $10 (students $5)

The Barn at Gretchen's House

2625 Traver Blvd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

http://ritter.astro.utoledo.edu/~ndm/FD/

 

Sunday, March 6, 2011 - 4:00PM

Concert - Dexter Community Orchestra - Anthony Elliott, conductor

free

Dexter High School

2200 N. Parker Rd

Dexter, MI 48130

http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org

 

Tuesday, March 1, 2011 - 8:30PM

Opera on Tap

The Ann Arbor/Ypsi chapter of this national non-profit once again presents local singers in need of a venue.  C'mon by and hear some voices fill the place up with music.

The Side Track Bar & Grill

56 East Cross Street (Right next to the railroad tracks In Depot Town.)

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Free (subject to food/drink minimum).  Cash Bar,   Food

Dinner at 7:30PM.  Music starts at 8:30PM.  Call for table reservations (734)483-1035.

http://www.operaontap.com/a2y/index.html

 

Tuesday, February 1, 2011 - 8:30PM

Opera on Tap

The Ann Arbor/Ypsi chapter of this national non-profit once again presents local singers in need of a venue.  C'mon by and hear some voices fill the place up with music.  This time the theme is "Love Is All I Need!".

The Side Track Bar & Grill

56 East Cross Street (Right next to the railroad tracks In Depot Town.)

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Free (subject to food/drink minimum).  Cash Bar,   Food

Dinner at 7:30PM.  Music starts at 8:30PM.  Call for table reservations (734)483-1035.

http://www.operaontap.com/a2y/index.html

 

Sunday, January 30, 2011 - 2:00PM - 5:00PM

JCC Party Planning Expo - Klezmer R&D  (with Dave Gitterman)

Planning a Wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Graduation, Retirement or Bris?  Here is one-stop shopping for all your party needs! Free samples and door prizes.

Admission: Free

Jewish Community Center

2935 Birch Hollow Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48108

http://www.jccannarbor.org/news/2011/01/26/headlines/ann-arbor-party-expo-at-the-jcc/

 

 

Sunday, December 19, 2010 - 4:00PM

Concert - Dexter Community Orchestra - Anthony Elliott, conductor

"Holiday Concert" with: Washtenaw Community Chorus

Ralph Vaughan Williams: "Hodie" (1954)

Cantata in 16 movements, for tenor, baritone and soprano soloists, with chorus, organ, and orchestra

Dexter High School

2200 N. Parker Rd

Dexter, MI 48130

http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org

 

Tuesday, December 7, 2010 - 8:30PM

Opera on Tap

The Ann Arbor/Ypsi chapter of this national non-profit once again presents local singers in need of a venue.  C'mon by and hear some voices fill the place up with music.  This time the theme is "HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA!".

The Side Track Bar & Grill

56 East Cross Street (Right next to the railroad tracks In Depot Town.)

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Free (subject to food/drink minimum).  Cash Bar,   Food

Dinner at 7:30PM.  Music starts at 8:30PM.  Call for table reservations (734)483-1035.

http://www.operaontap.com/a2y/index.html

 

Sunday, December 5, 2010 - 12:30PM

Chanukah Concert - Klezmer Fusion Band

Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids - Temple Emanuel

1715 East Fulton

Grand Rapids, MI

http://www.templeemanuelgr.org/ 

 

Saturday December 4, 2010, 8 - 11 PM

Folk dance and CD RELEASE party with live music by The Ethnic Connection

Balkan and Israeli line dancing, played by The Ethnic Connection. No partner needed. Beginners welcome. (No teaching, but easy dances at the beginning, and you can watch and follow along.)

Admission: $8.

The Barn at Gretchen's House

2625 Traver Blvd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

CD Flyer: EC CD flyer, B&W.pdf

http://ritter.astro.utoledo.edu/~ndm/FD/

 

Saturday, November 20, 2010 - 8:00PM

Katz & Company version 4.0 - A benefit concert for Temple Beth Emeth Brotherhood

With: Jenny Young (alto), Dave Gitterman (piano), Edward Wyman (piano), Fran Wakefield (violin), Mike Garrahan (violin), Carol Palms (viola), Margeret Weiss (cello), and Cary Kocher (percussion).

- Brahms 2 songs for Voice, Cello & Piano (with Dave Gitterman & Jenny Young)
- Sergei Prokofief: Op. 34 Overture on Hebrew Themes (1909 - clarinet, string quartet, piano)

- Hernhard Heiden: Quintet for Clarinet and Stings (1955)

- Debussy: Premier Rhapsody for Clarinet & Piano (1910)
- New Horizons in Clarinet Playing (untraditional), clarinet with effects, synthesizers, percussion

- Freilachs (traditional Klezmer piece)

Temple Beth Emeth / Genesis of Ann Arbor

2309 Packard Rd

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Tickets: $15, students and seniors $7.50

Info: 734-663-1288

http://www.templebethemeth.org

 

Saturday, November 13, 2010 - 8:00PM

Klezmer Fusion Band

Congregation Etz Chayim

3853 Woodley Rd

Toledo, OH

http://www.etzchayimtoledo.org/

 

Sunday, October 30, 2010

Concert - River Raisin Ragtime Revue

see 10/24

Hillsdale, MI (see website for info)

http://www.ragtimeband.org/

 

Monday, October 25, 2010

Gala Fundraiser - River Raisin Ragtime Revue

Cobblestone Farm

2781 Packard Road

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Phone: 734-794-6230

=> $45, or $75 a couple.  $20 for children 12 and under.  Food, Silent Auction.

http://www.ragtimeband.org/

 

Sunday, October 24, 2010 - 6:00PM

Concert - River Raisin Ragtime Revue

Featuring Jewish contributions to American popular music via Tin Pan Alley. R4 will be joined by TBE Choir Kol Halev and cantor Annie Rose.

Temple Beth Emeth

2309 Packard Rd

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

=> general admission $22, $18 for seniors, and $10 for youth (12 and under.)

=> poster: Tin Pan A2 Poster 92210.pdf

http://www.ragtimeband.org/

 

September 30, 2010

Simchat Torah service with dancing - Klezmer Fusion Band

Congregation B'nai Israel

6525 Sylvania Avenue

Sylvania, OH 43560

Admission: free

Information: 419-517-8400

Web: http://www.cbitoledo.org/

 

September 29, 2010 - 5:15PM-6:00PM

Simchat Torah celebration with dancing - with Dave Gitterman

Temple Beth Emeth

2309 Packard Rd

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Admission: free

http://www.templebethemeth.org

 

September 25, 2010 - 7PM

Private Wedding - Klezmer Fusion Band

The Roostertail

100 Marquette Dr

Detroit, MI 48214

 

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Opera on Tap

The Ann Arbor/Ypsi chapter of this national non-profit once again presents local singers in need of a venue.  C'mon by and hear some voices fill the place up with music.  This time the theme is "Cabaret".

The Side Track Bar & Grill

56 East Cross Street (Right next to the railroad tracks In Depot Town.)

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Free (subject to food/drink minimum).  Cash Bar,   Food

Dinner at 7:30PM.  Music starts at 8:30PM.  Call for table reservations (734)483-1035.

http://www.operaontap.com/a2y/index.html

 

 

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Private Wedding Ceremony - with Deborah Scott Katz

Ann Arbor, MI

 

 

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Opera on Tap

Under the leadership of tenor and Divo Ko Kaiden, the Ann Arbor/Ypsi chapter of this national non-profit once again presents local singers in need of a venue.  C'mon by and hear some voices fill the place up with music.  Tonight's seasonal theme is "Hot and Steamy".

The Side Track Bar & Grill

56 East Cross Street (Right next to the railroad tracks In Depot Town.)

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Free (subject to food/drink minimum).  Cash Bar,   Food

Dinner at 7:30PM.  Music starts at 8:30PM.  Call for table reservations (734)483-1035.

http://www.operaontap.com/a2y/index.html

 

Saturday, June 19, 2010 - 9:00PM - 10:30PM

American Society for the Alexander Technique (AmSAT) National Conference

Contra and International Dancing with Bow Echo - with Brad Battey (violin), Deborah Jackson (piano), Drake Meadow (dance leader/caller)

Concordia College

Ann Arbor, MI

private event

 
Gazebo "Pops" Concert - Dexter Community Orchestra

At the Gazebo in downtown Dexter, MI

Free

 

Saturday, May 29, 2010, 9AM - 11AM

With Dave Gitterman, Nan Nelson (name that band)

Foggy Bottom Cafe

7065 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd

Dexter, MI 48130

734-424-9630

http://www.foggybottomcoffeehouse.com

 

 

Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 4:00PM

Concert - Dexter Community Orchestra, Anthony Elliott - conductor

- Tchaikovsky - Francesca Di Rimini

- Tchaikovski - Violin Concerto, Movement I, with competition winner - this is not to be missed

- Hanson - Romantic Symphony

Dexter High School

2200 N Parker Rd

Dexter MI 48130

http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org

 

Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 11:30AM - 1:30PM

Private Bar Mitzvah luncheon - with Dave Gitterman

Temple Beth Emeth

2309 Packard Rd

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

 

Friday, April 30, 2010, 8PM - Dance

AACTMAD 5th Friday Fusion Dance

Callers: Drake Meadow and friends teach English, contras, and international dancing.

Music by Twas Brillig and the Mazel Toves, and Scalar Scalawags.

All dances are taught, all experience levels welcome!

Pittsfield Grange Hall

3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road

Ann Arbor 48103

Admission $9 ($8 AACTMAD members)

Info: 734-332-7964.

Web: http://www.aactmad.org/sa/fusion.html

 

 

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Opera on Tap

Under the leadership of baritone and Divo Ko Kaiden, the Ann Arbor/Ypsi chapter of this national non-profit once again presents local singers in need of a venue.  C'mon by and hear some voices fill the place up with music on a cold winter's evening.

The Side Track Bar & Grill

56 East Cross Street

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

(Right next to the railroad tracks In Depot Town.)

Free (subject to food/drink minimum).  Cash Bar,   Food

Dinner at 7:30PM.  Music starts at 8:30PM.  Call for table reservations (734)483-1035.

http://www.operaontap.com/a2y/index.html

 

 

Saturday March 27, 2010, 8 - 11 PM

Folk dance party with live music by The Ethnic Connection

Balkan and Israeli line dancing, played by The Ethnic Connection. No partner needed. Beginners welcome. (No teaching, but easy dances at the beginning, and you can watch and follow along.)

Admission: $8.

The Barn at Gretchen's House

2625 Traver Blvd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

http://ritter.astro.utoledo.edu/~ndm/FD/

 

 

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Concert - Dexter Community Orchestra, Don Parrish - conductor

Copland - Hoe Down from "Rodeo" (clarinets: Katz, Meyer, Pagels)

Grieg - Piano Concerto (J. Bennett, soloist) (clarinets: Katz, Meyer)

Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 (clarinets: Meyer, Linkner)

http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org

 

 

Sunday February 21, 2010 - 5:00PM-6:00PM

Concert: Klezmer Fusion Band

West Bloomfield Public Library

4600 Walnut Lake Rd. (west of Orchard Lake Rd)

West Bloomfield, MI

 

 

Sunday, February 7, 2010 - 2:00PM

Chamber Music Concert - members of Dexter Community Orchestra

including: J.N. Hummel - Clarinet Quartet (movements 1 & 2)

Ralph Katz (cl), Mike Garrahan (vn), Joseph Lange (va), Margaret Weiss (vc)

Dexter District Library

3255 Alpine Street

Dexter, MI 48130

Phone: 734-426-4477

 

 

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Opera on Tap

Under the leadership of tenor and Divo Ko Kaiden, the Ann Arbor/Ypsi chapter of this national non-profit once again presents local singers in need of a venue.  C'mon by and hear some voices fill the place up with music on a cold winter's evening.

*OOT A2Y is taking part in OOT's national campaign this February to raise funds for relief organizations working in Haiti.  All donations made at performances will be donated to Doctors Without Border's Haiti Project.  We hope you will consider contributing to this important cause*

The Side Track Bar & Grill

56 East Cross Street

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

(Right next to the railroad tracks In Depot Town.)

Free (subject to food/drink minimum).  Cash Bar,   Food

Dinner at 7:30PM.  Music starts at 8:30PM.  Call for table reservations (734)483-1035.

http://www.operaontap.com/a2y/index.html

 

 

Friday, January 29, 2010, 8PM - Dance

AACTMAD 5th Friday Fusion Dance

Callers: Drake Meadow and friends teach English, contras, and international dancing.

Music by Twas Brillig and the Mazel Toves, and Katun.

All dances are taught, all experience levels welcome!

Pittsfield Grange Hall

3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road

Ann Arbor 48103

Admission $9 ($8 AACTMAD members)

Info: 734-332-7964.

Web: http://www.aactmad.org/sa/fusion.html

 

 

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Private Wedding

With Dave Gitterman and Nan Nelson

Congregation Keter Torah, West Bloomfield Michigan

 

 

Sunday, December 20, 2009 (oops - I got a sub and won't be playing this - come anyway)

Concert - Dexter Community Orchestra, Robert Boardman - Conductor

Wagner - Meistersinger Overture

Copland - Quiet City

Theofandis - Rainbow Body

Beethoven - Choral Fantasy, with Louis Nagel (piano)

http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org

 

 

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 7:00PM

Vocal Concert - (I play on 1 piece)

Scarlett Middle School

3300 Lorraine

Ann Arbor, MI 48108

 

Saturday December 5, 2009, 8 - 11 PM

Folk dance party with live music by The Ethnic Connection

Balkan and Israeli line dancing, played by The Ethnic Connection. No partner needed. Beginners welcome. (No teaching, but easy dances at the beginning, and you can watch and follow along.)

Admission: $8.

The Barn at Gretchen's House

2625 Traver Blvd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

http://ritter.astro.utoledo.edu/~ndm/FD/

 

 

Sunday, November 15, 2009 2:00PM

Chamber Music Concert - members of Dexter Community Orchestra

Ralph Katz, Deborah Scott Katz, Mike Garrahan, Suky Morita, Margaret Weiss

Dexter District Library

3255 Alpine Street

Dexter, MI 48130

Phone: 734-426-4477

 

Saturday, November 14, 2009 12:15PM

Private Bat Mitzvah luncheon - with Dave Gitterman.

Kensington Court Hotel

Ann Arbor, MI

 

Saturday, November 7, 2009 8:00PM

Katz & Co III - a benefit concert for Temple Beth Emeth Brotherhood

with:  Edward Wyman (piano), David Gitterman (piano), Jenny Young (soprano), Suky Morita (violin), Joseph Lange (viola), Margaret Weiss (cello), and Nan Nelson (vocals & bass)

Spohr:  6 German Songs for Soprano, Clarinet &  Piano (selections)

Brahms:  Clarinet Sonata No. 1 in Eb

Hummel:  Clarinet Quartet (selections)

Plus works by Elgar, Beirish Katz & F.W. John

Temple Beth Emeth

2309 Packard Rd

Ann Arbor, MI  48104

734-665-4744

Tickets:  $10 in advance, $15 door

http://www.templebethemeth.org

 

 

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Private Bat Mitzvah Party - Klezmer Fusion Band

Michigan League

Ann Arbor, MI

 

 

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Private Bat Mitzvah luncheon - with Dave Gitterman.

Temple Beth Emeth

Ann Arbor, MI

 

 

Friday, October 30, 2009, 7:00PM

Concert - Dexter Community Orchestra, Warren Puffer Jones - conductor

Haydn - Creation (selections)

Smetana - The Moldau

GLIÈRE- Concerto for Coloratura Soprano & Orchestra - Kelly Holst, soloist

  This is accesible, tuneful, inventive music, with a great soloist.  Want to hear a High F?

Tchaikovsky - Romeo and Juliet Fantasy

Dexter High School

2200 N Parker Rd

Dexter, MI 48130

Free

http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org

 

Monday, October 19, 2009 5PM - 9PM

Gala Fundraiser - River Raisin Ragtime Revue

Cobblestone Farm

2781 Packard Road

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Phone: 734-794-6230

$25 per person.  Children 18 and under $10

http://www.ragtimeband.org/

 

Sunday, October 18, 2009 3PM
Concert - River Raisin Ragtime Revue

First United Methodist Church

209 Washtenaw Rd.

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

general admission $15, seniors $12, students $10

http://www.ragtimeband.org/

 

 

Sunday, October 11, 2009 2PM

Concert - River Raisin Ragtime Revue

Dexter Public Library

Dexter, MI

http://www.ragtimeband.org/

 

 

Saturday, October 10, 2009 8PM

Concert - River Raisin Ragtime Revue

First Presbyterian Church

211 W. Chicago Blvd.

Tecumseh, MI

general admission $15, seniors $12, students (18 and under) $10

http://www.ragtimeband.org/

 

 

Friday, October 9, 2000, 7:30PM

Simchat Torah service - Ralph Katz & Annie Rose

admission: free

Temple Beth Emeth

2309 Packard Rd

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

For more information call TBE at: 734-665-4744

Web: http://www.templebethemeth.org

 

 

Sunday, September 20, 2009 2:00PM

Chamber Music Concert - members of the Dexter Community Orchestra

J.N.Hummel Clarinet Quartet - movements 3 & 4

Dexter District Library

3255 Alpine Street

Dexter, MI 48130

Phone: 734-426-4477

 

 

Saturday, August 29, 2009 6:30 - 10:30PM

Private event - Klezmer Fusion Band

Livonia Rec Center

Livonia, MI

 

Sunday, October 6, 2009 2:15PM - 3:15PM

Dancing in the Streets

Community music event - Twas Brillig and the Mazel Tovs

Downtown Ann Arbor, MI

http://www.aactmad.org

 

Saturday, July 5, 2009 5:30PM - 8:30PM

Private Wedding Reception: Klezmer Fusion Band and Royal Garden Trio alternate sets (!!!).

Congregation Beth Shalom

14601 Lincoln St

Oak Park, MI 48237

 

Friday, May 29, 2009, 8PM - Dance

AACTMAD 5th Friday Fusion Dance

Callers: Neil Epstein, Ray Bantle and Drake Meadow teach English, contras, and international dancing.

Music by Twas Brillig and the Mazel Toves, and Scalar Scalawags.

All dances are taught, all experience levels welcome!

Pittsfield Grange Hall

3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road

Ann Arbor 48103

Admission $9 ($8 AACTMAD members)

Info: 734-332-7964.

Web: http://www.aactmad.org/sa/fusion.html

 

 

Saturday, May 23, 2009, 11:30AM - 2:30PM

Private Bar Mitzvah party: Dave Gitterman and Ralph Katz

Temple Beth Emeth

Ann Arbor, MI

 

Sunday, May 17, 2009 - Concert

Orchestra concert: Dexter Community Orchestra

Donald Parrish, conductor

MENDELSSOHN: Hebrides Overture

DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 8 in G Saturday, December 20, 2008. 7:30PM

KABALEVSKY: Cello Concerto No. 2 - Nathaniel Pierce, cello

Admission: free

Dexter High School

2200 N Parker Rd

Dexter MI 48130

For more information: http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org/

 

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Private Bar Mitzvah party: Klezmer Fusion Band

Jewish Community Center

Ann Arbor, MI

 

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Anniversary event for Rabbi Robert Levy's 25th anniversary at Temple Beth Emeth

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, MI

 

Sunday, March 1, 2009, 4:00PM - Concert

Orchestra concert: Dexter Community Orchestra

Donald Parrish, conductor

DUKAS - Fanfare from La Peri

GERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue - J. Bennett, piano

SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 2 in D

Admission: free

Dexter High School

2200 N Parker Rd

Dexter MI 48130

For more information: http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org/

 

 

Saturday February 14, 2008, 8 - 11 PM

Folk dance party with live music by The Ethnic Connection

Balkan and Israeli line dancing, played by The Ethnic Connection. No partner needed. Beginners welcome. (No teaching, but easy dances at the beginning, and you can watch and follow along.)

Admission: $6.

The Barn at Gretchen's House

2625 Traver Blvd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

 

Sunday, February 1, 2009, 4:30PM - 6:30PM

University Musical Society

Jewish Culture Immersion Event - Klezmer Fusion Band

- sponsored by University Musical Society

Beth Israel Congregation

Ann Arbor, MI

Mock wedding, possibly toward music educators.

 

Saturday, January 31, 2009, 8PM - Dance

AACTMAD 5th Friday Fusion Dance

Callers: Drake Meadow, Don Theyken and Nancy Morrison teach English, contras, and international dancing.

Music by Twas Brillig and the Mazel Toves and Friends.

All dances are taught, all experience levels welcome!

Costumes and Jack-o-lanterns celebrated and encouraged!!!

Pittsfield Grange Hall

3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road

Ann Arbor 48103

Admission $9 ($8 AACTMAD members)

Info: 734-332-7964.

Web: http://www.aactmad.org/sa/fusion.html

 

Saturday, January 3, 2009, 7PM - 11PM

AACTMAD 1st Saturday Dance

Callers: Don't know - the website ends at 12/31/08.

Music by Twas Brillig and the Mazel Toves

All dances are taught, all experience levels welcome!

Pittsfield Grange Hall

3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road

Ann Arbor 48103

Admission $9 ($8 AACTMAD members)

Info: 734-332-7964.

Web: http://www.aactmad.org

 

Saturday, December 20, 2008. 7:30PM

Vocal Arts Ensemble concert

"Spanish Carols & Sephardic Songs"

Admission: $15 (Seniors & Students $10)

Genesis of Ann Arbor

2309 Packard Rd.

Ann Arbor, MI

http://vaeannarbor.org

 

Sunday, November 23, 2008, 4:00PM - Concert

Orchestra concert: Dexter Community Orchestra

Doug MacQueen and Matt Briere, conductors

GABRIELI: Canzon Duodecimi Toni

WEINBERGER: Polka and Fugue from "Shwanda"

HAYDN: Violin Concerto No. 1 in C - Katie VanDusen, violin

LISZT: Les Préludes

Admission: free

Dexter High School

2200 N Parker Rd

Dexter MI 48130Admission: $9/8/5 students

For more information: http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org/

 

Friday October 31, 2008, 8PM - Dance

AACTMAD 5th Friday Fusion Dance

Callers: Drake Meadow, Don Theyken and Nancy Morrison teach English, contras, and international dancing.

Music by Twas Brillig and the Mazel Toves and Friends.

All dances are taught, all experience levels welcome!

Costumes and Jack-o-lanterns celebrated and encouraged!!!

Pittsfield Grange Hall

3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road

Ann Arbor 48103

Admission $9 ($8 AACTMAD members)

Info: 734-332-7964.

Web: http://www.aactmad.org/sa/fusion.html

 

Saturday, October 25, 2008, 8PM - Concert

BENEFIT CONCERT

Ralph Katz & Company - A Benefit Concert

Sponsored by Temple Beth Emeth Brotherhood

admission: $10

Temple Beth Emeth

2309 Packard Rd.

Ann Arbor, MI

Music by Franz Schubert, Camille Saint-Saens, Alan Hyams, Dave Tarras, German Goldenshteyn, and others.

Supported by: Dave Gitterman (piano), Ted Wyman (piano), Jenny Young (soprano), Deborah Katz (flute), Nan Nelson (bass).

 

Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 7:15PM

Simchat Torah service - Klezmer Fusion Band

Admission: free

Congregation B'nai Israel

6525 Sylvania Avenue

Sylvania, OH 43560

Information: 419-517-8400

Web: http://www.cbitoledo.org/

 

Monday, October 20, 2008

Simchat Torah service - Ralph Katz & Dave Gitterman

admission: free

Temple Beth Emeth

2309 Packard Rd

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

For more information call TBE at: 734-665-4744

Web: http://www.templebethemeth.org

Sunday, August 30, 2008

 

 

Dancin' in the Streets - Twas Brillig and the Mazel Toves

Main and Liberty Streets in Downtown Ann Arbor are blocked off for this free, annual dance and music event.

 

Friday, August 29, 2008

AACTMAD Fifth Friday Fusion Dance - Twas Brillig and the Mazel Toves

Ann Arbor Council for Traditional Music and Dance

Contra, English, French, Swing, Balkan and more - a fabulous fusion of dance styles!

Dance Leaders: Neil Epstein and Friends

Admission: $9/8/5 students

Pittsfield Grange

3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road

Ann Arbor, MI

734-332-7964

http://www.aactmad.org

 

Friday, June 13, 2008, time tba

Orchestra concert: Dexter Community Orchestra

Gazebo Concert

Admission: free

Dexter Gazebo

Dexter MI 48130

For more information: http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org/

Saturday, June 7, 2008

Private Bar Mitzvah party: Klezmer Fusion Band

Neil Alexander (vocals), Dave Gitterman (keyboard), Cary Kocher (drums), David Sterns (bass)

Troy Marriott

Troy, MI

 

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Benefit honoring Chuck & Sharon Newman: Klezmer Fusion Band

Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County

Ann Arbor, MI

 

Friday, May 30, 2008

Fifth Friday Fusion Dance

Contra, English, Scandi, Balkan and more - a A fabulous fusion of dance styles!

Beginner-friendly dance - everyone welcome. Ray Bantle, Drake Meadow, and Pat Micks lead music by Twas Brillig and the Mazel Tovs and special guest band Brad Battey & Friends.

Admission: $9/8/5 students

Pittsfield Grange

3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road

Ann Arbor, MI

734-332-7964

http://www.aactmad.org

 

Saturday, May 17, 2008, 7PM

Orchestra concert: Dexter Community Orchestra

Mussorgsky (arr. Ravel): Pictures at an Exhibition

Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 1 (1st movement only)

Erika B Nelson: Locusta (World Premier - written by a member of our Cello section)

Admission: free

Dexter High School

2200 N Parker Rd

Dexter MI 48130

For more information: http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org/

 

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Bat Mitzvah party: Ralph Katz & Ted Wyman

With dance leader Drake Meadow

Ann Arbor, MI

 

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Private Wedding: Klezmer Fusion Band

Neil Alexander, Ralph Katz, Dave Gitterman

Lovett Hall, Henry Ford Museum

Dearborn, MI

 

Sunday, March 2, 2008, 3-5PM

Orchestra concert: Dexter Community Orchestra

Brahms: Symphony No. 2

Gershwin: An American In Paris

Admission: free

Dexter High School

2200 N Parker Rd

Dexter MI 48130

For more information: http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org/

 

Saturday, January 26, 2008

Klezmer Fusion Band - Private Party

Ann Arbor, MI

 

Sunday, December 16, 2007 - 3-5PM

Dexter Community Orchestra

with Dexter Community Band

Holiday Concert

- Dvorak: Slavonic Dances Nos. 1, 4 (bummer - No. 2 has a fabulous clarinet part)

- Tchaikovski: Nutcracker (selections - I schlep my bass clarinet just to play 13 very important notes)

- Anderson: Sleigh Ride

- Holiday sing-along

Admission: free

Dexter High School

2200 N Parker Rd

Dexter MI 48130

http://dextercommunityorchestra.org/concerts.html

 

Saturday, December 15, 2007, 7-11PM

Pittsfield Open Band - Contra Dance, with Susan Songer http://www.theportlandcollection.com/

Admission: $6

Pittsfield Grange

Ann Arbor, MI

http://www.aactmad.org

 

November 30 - December 2, 2007

Winter Warmup Dance Weekend

Twas Brillig and The Mazel Tovs

Worthington Community Center

345 East Wilson Bridge Rd.

Worthington, Ohio

http://www.bigscioty.com/warmup.html

 

Saturday Nov 17, 2007, 8 - 11 PM

Folk dance party. With live music by The Ethnic Connection

Balkan and Israeli line dancing, played by The Ethnic Connection. No partner needed. Beginners welcome. (No teaching, but easy dances at the beginning, and you can watch and follow along.)

Suggested donation: $5 - $10; students: $3 - $5, or within budget

The Barn at Gretchen's House

2625 Traver Blvd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

 

October 27, 2007, 8PM

BENEFIT CONCERT

Ralph Katz & Company - A Benefit Concert

Sponsored by Temple Beth Emeth Brotherhood

admission: $10

Temple Beth Emeth

2309 Packard Rd.

Ann Arbor, MI

Music by Leonard Bernstein, John Williams, Dave Tarras, German Goldenshteyn, Naftule Brandwein, and others.

Supported by: Dave Gitterman (piano), Ted Wyman (piano), and others.

Contact me for further information

 

Sunday, October 21, 2007, 3 - 5 PM

Orchestra concert: Dexter Community Orchestra

- Mozart: Symphony No. 41 (no clarinets)

- Bizet: Carmen Suite # 1

- Rimsky-Korsakov: Russian Easter Overture

Admission: free

Dexter High School

2200 N Parker Rd

Dexter MI 48130

 

Saturday, October 13, 2007, 12 - 2PM

Dave Gittterman - private Bar Mitzvah Party

Temple Beth Emeth

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

 

Saturday, October 13, 2007, 7-11PM

Klezmer Fusion Band - private Bar Mitzvah Party

Neil Alexander, Dave Gitterman, Ralph Katz

Franklin Athletic Club

Franklin, MI

 

Thursday, October 11, 2007, 7:30 - 9PM

Ann Arbor Folkdancers - private event

Folkdances with caller Drake Meadow

Deborah Jackson (piano), Brad Battey (violin), Ralph Katz

Martha Cook Residence (women's honors dormitory)

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI

 

Saturday, September 8, 2007

Klezmer Fusion Band - private Bar Mitzvah Party

Neil Alexander, Dave Gitterman, Ralph Katz, Nan Nelson

Barton Hills Country Club

Barton Hills, MI 48103

 

Saturday, August 18, 2007, 7-11PM

Twas Brillig and The Mazel Tovs

Third Saturday Contra Dance: Callers TBA. International, contra, and English dances to music by 'Twas Brillig and the Mazel Toves. In celebration of Neil Epstein and Elisabeth Ashman's wedding (all invited). Preceded by a potluck (5:30; bring a dish to pass) and a beginner's workshop (7 p.m.).

Admission: free

Cobblestone Farm

2781 Packard (next to Buhr Park)

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

For more information call 734-332-7964

 

Sunday, August 12, 2007, 2-5PM

Dance with The Ethnic Connection

The McDowells' Barn

Calumet, MI

Free

Yep, way up in the Keewenaw: c'mon up and mellow out.

 

Saturday, June 10, 2007

Deb & Ralph Katz

performing at a private wedding ceremony

Temple Beth Emeth

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

 

Saturday, June 9, 2007

Private Bar Mitzvah party: Klezmer Fusion Band

Jewish Community Center

Ann Arbor, MI

 

Saturday, May 26, 2007 8-11 PM

Contra Dancing with live music by Twas Brillig and the Mazel Tovs

Ann Arbor Council for Traditional Music and Dance.

Contra dancing with caller Carol Jacobs.

Admission: $9; AACTMAD members, $8; students, $5.

Pittsfield Grange

3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

(1 mile south of I-94)

734-730-6919

 

Sunday, May 20, 2007, 3 - 5 PM

Orchestra concert: Dexter Community Orchestra

- Rossini: "Introduction, Theme and Variations" (Daniel Park - HS contest winner)

- Prokofiev: Lt. Kiji Suite

- Berlioz: Rakoczy March

- Respighi: Pines of Rome (this is the only piece I play on, but it has perhaps the nicest clarinet solo in the orchestral literature)

Admission: free

Dexter High School

2200 N Parker Rd

Dexter MI 48130

 

Saturday April 21, 2007, 8 - 11 PM

Folk dance party. With live music by The Ethnic Connection

Balkan and Israeli line dancing, played by The Ethnic Connection. No partner needed. Beginners welcome. (No teaching, but easy dances at the beginning, and you can watch and follow along.)

Admission: $6.

The Barn at Gretchen's House

2625 Traver Blvd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

 

Saturday, April 7, 2007

Private Wedding - Russian Bride, Hungarian Groom

Nan Nelson, Bruce Sagan, Dave Gitterman, Ralph Katz

Vitosha Haus

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

This turned into a Ukranian song fest - I think the guests had a great time.

 

Saturday March 24, 2007, 8 - 11 PM

Folk dance party. With live music by The Ethnic Connection

Balkan and Israeli line dancing, played by The Ethnic Connection. No partner needed. Beginners welcome. (No teaching, but easy dances at the beginning, and you can watch and follow along.)

Admission: $6.

The Barn at Gretchen's House

2625 Traver Blvd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

 

Sunday March 11, 2007, 2007, 3 - 5PM

Orchestra concert: Dexter Community Orchestra

- Sibelius: Finlandia

- Mozart: Concerto No. 21 for Piano (Dmitri Vorobiev, soloist)

- Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4

Admission: free

Dexter High School

2200 N Parker Rd

Dexter MI 48130

 

Saturday February 3, 2007, 8 - 11 PM

Folk dance party, with live music by The Ethnic Connection

Balkan and Israeli line dancing, played by The Ethnic Connection. No partner needed. Beginners welcome. (No teaching, but easy dances at the beginning, and you can watch and follow along.)

Admission: $6.

The Barn at Gretchen's House

2625 Traver Blvd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

 

January 6, 2007 7-11 PM

Contra and International Dancing, with live music by Twas Brillig and the Mazel Toves

International 7 - 8PM

Contra 8 - 11PM

1st Saturday Contra Dance: Ann Arbor Council for Traditional Music and Dance.Contra dancing with callers Drake Meadow and Don Theyken.

No partner needed; all dances taught; beginners welcome. Wear cool, casual clothes and comfy, flat-soled shoes.

Preceeded by a Potluck dinner at 5PM.

Admission: $9; AACTMAD members, $8; students, $5.

Pittsfield Grange

3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

(1 mile south of I-94)

734-769-1052

 

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