PAST EVENTS
In Case You Missed it!
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ELLEN HARPER: Life at the Center of the Folk Music Revival
Jewish folk legend shares heartwarming stories, compelling music history, and her triumph over discrimination. Includes a special dramatic performance plus Q&A with the audience. Moderated by Lisa Rosenbaum.
Sunday, July 11, 2021
GENEALOGY: Our favorite new pastime
An exploration and talk with experts Libby Copeland and Tammy Hepps. Includes a special dramatic performance by 2 Braid actors and Q&A with the audience. Moderated by Arlene Sarner.
Sunday, June 13, 2021
JEWISH MOTHERS: Inspirational, Collaborative & Always Loving
Meet three successful moms and the super children they’ve raised: Lisa & Arline Geduldig; Sherri Morr & Jesse Bernstein; Galya & Shani Sarner. Moderated by Maureen Rubin.
Sunday, May 2, 2021
VISIONARY JEWISH ARCHITECTS: A Conversation with LA’s Acclaimed Creators
Meet Bob Hale and Michael Lehrer, two renowned LA architects who share the stories behind their legendary global projects and the innovative environmental structures they have created for our city. Moderated by Jodie Mendelson, architect and Braid board member.
Sunday, April 11, 2021
SHARLEEN COOPER COHEN: A True Renaissance Woman
Author, playwright, lyricist and Broadway producer. Sharleen shares stories from her showbiz life. Includes Q&A. Moderated by Arlene Sarner.
Sunday, March 14, 2021
ODD WOMAN OUT: Exposure in Essays and Stories
Melanie Chartoff reads from and discusses her hilarious, heartwarming, and engaging new book, full of candid and comedic tales of a 50-year-old acting career. Includes Q&A with Melanie. Moderated by Maureen Rubin.
Sunday, February 14, 2021
LEONARD COHEN TRIBUTE
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a Tribute to Music and Literary Legend LEONARD COHEN. In conversation with Michael Posner, author of Leonard Cohen, Untold Stories: The Early Years (Book #1 of Leonard Cohen, Untold Stories. A 3 volume series.) Plus an unforgettable performance of Cohen classics by Broadway star Rena Strober! Moderated by award-winning writer/producer Arlene Sarner.
Sunday, December 6, 2020