Clay tablets coming to Berkeley museum
Ceramic artist Susan Duhan Felix’s newest works will be on display from Tuesday, April 21, through Oct. 6 at the Badè Museum of Biblical Archaeology, 1798 Scenic Ave., Berkeley.
Felix, who specializes in creating ritual objects, many with a Jewish theme, made a series of clay tablets for her new exhibit. The first part of the exhibit, on display through July 21, is titled “Mystery Made Manifest.” The opening reception at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 23, will include writer Morton Felix reading new poems and a performance by klezmer act Ellis Island Band.
Events associated with the exhibit include a group dance day April 24 led by Carla DeSola and a May 5 lecture by Hana Mott discussing the mysticism and symbolism of counting the omer. Mott is a world religions teacher and spiritual counselor. Other presentations include lectures by peace activist Patricia Ellsberg and actor Michael D. Brown. Brown last appeared in his one-man show “Memories and Dreams of the Twentieth Century.”
The second part of Felix’s show, opening July 23, will include new work in response to the reaction to the first half of the show.
Felix concurrently has an omer counter made of clay, wire and wood on display as part of the “Marking Time: Omer Calendars by Community Artists” exhibit at the BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., San Francisco.
The Badè Museum is located at the Pacific School of Religion. Admission is free for all ages. Regular hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.bade.psr.edu or www.susanduhanfelix.com.
Wine tasting and jazz at APJCC
The Addison-Penzak JCC in Los Gatos will host an auction and wine tasting, featuring wines from 18 local wineries, from 6 to 9 p.m. April 25.
The event, which includes a gourmet dinner and jazz music, is a fundraiser in support of programs at the APJCC, including preschool, summer camp and senior events. Up for bid during the auction will be winery tours, tickets to sporting events, jewelry and many other items.
The Addison-Penzak JCC is at 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. For more information, contact special events manager Susie Weitzman at (408) 357-7402 or [email protected].
Music, desert and auction benefits JCHS
Local blues act The Wil Blades Trio will perform at Jewish Community High School of the Bay’s “Spring Celebration 2009” at 7:30 p.m. May 13.
The event is a fundraiser for the JCHS Scholarship Fund, which provides need-based tuition assistance for JCHS students. Attendees can nosh on desserts and sample wines while listening to live jazz and blues. There also will be a raffle and and auction..
The school is at 1835 Ellis St., San Francisco. Tickets for Spring Celebration are $75 and must be purchased by Wednesday, April 22. To RSVP, call contact Delia Estrada-Lopez at (415) 345-9777 ext. 103 or [email protected].
Amos Oz is most translated Israeli author
Amos Oz is the most translated Israeli author, the Institute for the Translation of Hebrew Literature announced recently, with his works having been translated into 36 languages. Authors Ephraim Kishon and Uri Orlev came in second, with both of them having works translated into 34 languages each. The rankings refer only to the number of languages in which the writer’s works have been translated, and not book sales.