Events Calendar
Bring your own dairy lunch and discuss the week’s parasha with Rabbi Earne.
Shlock Rock, a Jewish band from New York, performs live in concert
at Ner Tamid Synagogue this Hanukkah. The performance is on December 8 at 6:30; however, the doors open at 5:15 for an evening of fun for the entire family, beginning with a Havdalah service and Menorah lighting ceremony. Shlock Rock performs Jewish parodies to popular music. A food truck will be available with vegetarian Mediterranean food for purchase, and children can participate in other activities on hand. Ticket prices for the event are $10 each (children 2 and over) or $36 for a family of four. “We are excited to bring Shlock Rock to the San Diego Jewish community,” enthuses Ner Tamid board president, Marisa Connell. “What a great opportunity to come together to celebrate Hanukkah –with singing, dancing, and having fun!”
Shlock Rock is a music group led by Lenny Solomon, whose goal is to spread Jewish pride, identity and awareness to the world through music.
Ner Tamid Synagogue is a conservative synagogue whose mission is connecting Jews to Torah
and to each other.
Ner Tamid is located at 12348 Casa Avenida in Poway.
Steven Schick conducts chorus, orchestra and four soloists in the Mozart arrangement of Handel’s “Messiah.” Also on the program are noted African-American composer Florence Price’s “Violin Concerto No. 2,” performed by David Buckely, and the world premiere of a newly commissioned work by Qingqing Wang. A pre-concert lecture is given by Steven Schick one hour before each performance. For more information or to purchase tickets call 858-534-4637 or visit our website at www.lajollasymphony.com.
The “Pleasure of Your Company” music series is pleased to present the Grigorian- Gubenko Piano Duo on Sunday, December 9, at 2:30 PM at the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. Their program will include Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite” as well as works by Dvorak, J. S. Bach, and Debussy.
Comprised of Anna Grigorian and Natasha Gubenko, the Grigorian-Gubenko Piano Duo was the winner of the 2017 Cal State Fullerton Piano Duet Competition. Anna and Natasha have performed extensively since forming in 2016, including multiple venues in San Diego and Orange County. Both pianists lead busy piano teaching careers, with their students performing at state and national competitions and festivals. They enjoy sharing their love and knowledge of music with their audiences and students alike.
Meet the artists and mingle with fellow music lovers at a complimentary post-concert reception. There is no charge for the concert, which is sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library, although donations are appreciated. Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center is located at 10301 Scripps Lake Drive near Miramar Lake. Overflow parking is available on Meanley Drive off Scripps Ranch Blvd. Visit www.srfol.org or call (858) 538-8158 for information.
Bring your own dairy lunch and discuss the week’s parasha with Rabbi Earne.
