Jerusalem Knights in the Old City
Dozens of magicians, musicians, dancers, knights, princesses, troubadours, court
jesters, peddlers and dragons take to the streets of the Old City on Thursday
evenings during the annual medieval celebration of
Jerusalem Knights in the Old
City. The activities follow a circular route that begins at Jaffa Gate,
continues to Muristan Square and returns to Jaffa Gate.
Every year the Festival
focuses on a different related theme and this year is all about knights and
dragons. There is something for people of all ages with ancient dances, battles
and more as the Knights of the Night defend the Old City from the Knights of
Hell and fire-spitting dragons. Artists from Venice will participate in the
Festival adding to the authentic and colourful medieval
atmosphere.
Phone: 106
Address: Old City
When: October 18, October 25,
November 1, November 8
Price: Free Jerusalem International Oud Festival The
13th Annual Oud Festival celebrates the Oud, a Middle Eastern string instrument
resembling a guitar, and other ethnic instruments. The Festival explores
traditional Arabic music, draws together different traditions and artists from
around the world, and looks at the connection between Arab and Persian classical
music and Jewish piyyutim. Most of the Festival takes place at Confederation
House, with the opening performance featuring EhudBanaiat the Jerusalem Theater.
Some of the highlights include original performances by EttiAnkri, with a
Tunisian Performance;YairDalal, one of the best known Israeli oud and violin
players; IlanaElia, who combines Jewish and Israeli music with ancient music
from the mountains in Kurdistan; and Ross Daly, composer and Irish-Greek lyra
player.
Phone: (02) 624-5206 (Tickets are available via Bimot: *6226)
Address: 12 Emile Botta Street
When: November 8 – 17 Manofim Manofim is a
grassroots initiative that was established to create a strong basis for creative
contemporary art in Jerusalem with a series of exhibitions and other exciting
art events around the city. This year's gala event takes place on October25 and
provides a free continuous shuttle service between new art exhibitions at
Jerusalem's art galleries. Look for the Manofim signs at regular Egged bus
stops).
Each day of Manofim is centered on a particular region:
October 26
-Talpiot,
October 27 -Jerusalem outskirts,
October 28 -MishkenotSha'ananim,
October 29 - Jaffa Road,
October 30 - east Jerusalem,
October 31- Musrara,
November 1 – Nachlaot, with the closing event in the evening at Salon Shabazi.
One of Manofim’s highlights is “Black Box”, where dozens of municipal billboards
throughout Jerusalem are replaced by artists’ creations, but there promises to
be many more fun and innovative events on the go.
When: October 18 – 25 Houses from Within Based on Open House London and Open House New York,
Houses
from Within gives the public the unique opportunity to explore select houses,
public buildings, monuments and other spaces in Jerusalem in an original and
intimate way.
The Festival will showcase 100 memorable spaces with distinct
architectural and archaeological aspects such as Siebenberg House in the Old
City on October 26 and the excavation site where the train tunnel to Jerusalem
(the Jerusalem – Tel Aviv line) is being dug.
When: October 25 – 27 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee The
Tony-award winning musical is
centered on six quirky, lovable and overachieving young students (and three
adults) vying for the title of the annual spelling bee.The performance is
engaging, interactive (four audience members are invited to participate in the
action on stage) and is filled with fantastic live music and dance.
English
speakers who want to practice their Hebrew will enjoy the Hebrew sub-title
translation screened simultaneously during the performance. Group discounts are
available.
Phone: (02) 566-1181
Address: AACI Center - 37 Pierre Koenig
St.
When: October 14, 16, 17, 23 at 8 p.m.; October 18 at 5 p.m. and 8:30
p.m.
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