Lord of the Dance The award-winning international dance phenomenon
Lord of the
Dance is coming to Jerusalem. Created and directed by the legendary Michael
Flatley, Lord of the Dance is a classic Irish tale that deals with the eternal
struggle between good and bad and includes precision dancing by 40 dancers,
superb lighting, pyrotechnics, magnificent music and more.
The show takes place
for two nights only at Jerusalem’s
International Convention Center. It's
recommended to book tickets soon to avoid disappointment.
Phone: (02)
623-7000
Address: 1 Shazar Boulevard, Jerusalem
When: January 23, 24
Price: NIS
349–NIS 449
Jerusalem International Ice festival For those who missed out on the
Ice
festival in Jerusalem a few months ago, the magical ice kingdom is back again -
just bigger and better. Jerusalem's Old Train Station is set to turn into a
giant (around 1,500 square meter) ice city, with iced adaptations of the
Old
City walls, the
Jerusalem Biblical Zoo and other famous Jerusalem landmarks.
Dozens of experts – including 35 individuals from abroad – have come together to
create something memorable and spectacular.
Next to the complex, an ice-skating
rink will be builtwith a performance center and coffee shops. With an indoor
temperature of minus 10 degrees Celsius, you'll want to layer up and warm up
regularly at your nearest ice bar.
Phone: (02) 623-7000; *6226
Address:
11 Hebron Road, Jerusalem
When: February20– April 30
Jerusalem International Marathon The annual
Jerusalem International Marathon
provides runners with the opportunity to truly become acquainted with the new
and Old City of Jerusalem one step at a time. Although Jerusalem is notoriously
hilly, the city is blessed with favorable weather and humidity conditions for
extreme sports activities, and of course offers some breathtaking sights.
Participants in the marathon and half marathon will enjoy an informative expo in
sports and health in the days preceding the marathon, and spectators and
non-runners can enjoy the build-up as well as festivities on the day. The
Jerusalem International Marathon is accessible to all fitness levels with a
marathon, half-marathon, 10 km, 4.2 km and 800 meter option.
Address;
Jerusalem
Phone: 106
Price (Entry fees):Marathon – NIS 200; Half Marathon: NIS
150 ILS; 10 km – NIS 100
Wine Seven Two Exhibition Wine lovers don't need to wait until summer for the
annual Wine Festival at the Israel Museum, as they can get their wine fix at
this impressive
three-day kosher wine exhibition at the
Jerusalem International
Convention Center (ICC). 
Last year's event drew a crowd of 3,000 - wine
professionals as well as the general public – and this year promises to attract
even more. The entrance fee includes a souvenir wine glass and tasting at each
of the winery's kiosks, gourmet cooking workshops and discounted prices on
wines. The exhibition will include around 40 leading wineries such as Barkan,
Golan Heights and Teperberg.
Phone: (02) 655-8558
Address: 1 Shazar
Boulevard, Jerusalem
When: January 28 – January 30
Price: NIS 80 Sounds of the
Old City The Old City’s passages, alleys and open spaces will come alive with
the diverse and authentic sounds and music of Jerusalem’s diverse population:
Armenian, Arabic, Christian and Jewish.
Those intrigued by the varying music and
culturesof the four quarters of Jerusalem’s Old City won't want to miss out on
this unique festival, which promises a jam-packed line-up of solo and group
performances as well as special multimedia screenings.
When: March 19 –
March 22; 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Address: Old City
Phone: 106
Price: Free iTravelJerusalem.com is a new online international travel portal offering all the latest information on things to do , places to eat and places to stay.