Tom Paxton and The DonJuans
In concert March 7 at 7:30 PM
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner and folk icon, Tom Paxton, teams up with the Grammy winning singer/songwriter duo The DonJuans – Don Henry & Jon Vezner. Collectively, their songs have been covered by: Harry Belafonte, John Mellencamp, Miranda Lambert, Neil Diamond, Ray Charles, Nancy Griffith, Judy Collins, Pete Seeger, Janis Ian, Kathy Mattea, John Denver, Faith Hill, B.J. Thomas, Blake Shelton, Peter, Paul & Mary and Bob Dylan.
Concert producer David Zaslow says, “Tom Paxton has composed some of the great folk songs of all time: The Last Thing On My Mind, Ramblin’ Boy, I Can’t Help But Wonder, Bottle of Wine, and Whose Garden Was This. He’s been a folk music hero of mine since 1965 and it really is an honor for us to host him in what promises to be a fantastic evening of music, memories, and inspiration.”
After 56 years of performing around the world and writing and recording innumerable songs and recordings, Tom Paxton has found yet another outlet for his creativity; he has joined his friends and song-writing colleagues Jon Vezner and Don Henry –– known collectively as The DonJuans. About their concerts their agent Jim Fleming humorously says that “in writing and performing the experience of Tom with the DonJuans is calculated to keep them too busy to get into trouble. A trembling world awaits the results.”
Tom’s career has taken him from his days as a drama student at The University of Oklahoma to thousands of concerts in a variety of venues––from coffee houses in Greenwich Village to The Albert Hall in London to Carnegie Hall in New York; from festivals in Hong Kong to Denmark, from Tokyo to Oslo.
He has done over 50 concert tours of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland and has recorded over 50 albums of his own songs. Recordings of his songs by other artists number in the hundreds and include artists such as Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Judy Collins, John Denver, Joan Baez and Peter, Paul & Mary, to name just a very few.
He began his performing career in Greenwich Village in 1960, coming in on weekends from Fort Dix, New Jersey, where he was toiling away in the Clerk Typist School. (He used his typewriter one day to compose his famous song for children, The Marvelous Toy, later a hit for The Chad Mitchell Trio and Peter, Paul & Mary). Upon his release he stayed in New York and put in several years playing in now-legendary coffee houses like The Gaslight and befriending other singers like Dave Van Ronk, Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, and Eric Andersen.
His shows with The DonJuans have him on his toes. Paxton says; “These guys are long-ball hitters and if I don’t want to get smoked I’d better do a little rehearsing. I probably need to do that anyway,” he says, laughing. “It certainly couldn’t hurt.”
Tickets are available at the Music COOP in Ashland and online at www.brownpapertickets.com. $35 Premier seating, $25 General Seating. The Havurah is located at 185 N Mountain Ave. in Ashland. Call 541-488-7716 for more info.
Posted: June 6, 2019 by ayala
10th Annual Women’s New to You Clothing Sale!
Wednesday, September 18 and Thursday, September 19, 4-8 PM
The 10th Annual Women’s Clothing Sale will be on Wednesday, September 18 and Thursday, September 19 from 4-8 PM. It’s time to go through your closets and make room for new-to-you clothing! We are currently accepting donations of gently used clothing during our office hours, Mon-Thurs. from 9-12:30 PM.
Posted: May 30, 2019 by ayala
Shavuot
Shavuot: Come to Mt Sinai with Us
Saturday, June 8th, 8 PM
8 PM: Rabbi Sue Morningstar and Dr. Marty Towbin read the ten commandments
9 pm: Rabbi Emanuel Ben-David has a very special Power Point presentation to share
Posted: May 9, 2019 by ayala
Oceans Flamenco en Vivo
On Tuesday, June 11th the Havurah Synagogue hosts an evening of Spanish Flamenco music and dance featuring dancer Savannah Fuentes, guitarist Pedro Cortes, and singer/percussionist Jose Moreno. Tickets are available online at www.brownpapertickets.com – $22 General Admission, $14 students, $8 children under 12, $35 Reserved Seating.
Posted: April 4, 2019 by ayala
Upcoming Classes with Morah Cyrise
Morah Cyrise’s teachings are deep and filled with wisdom. Please pre-register as we need a minimum of eight participants per class. Thank you!
Posted: March 7, 2019 by ayala
Yair Dalal and Dror Sinai
Middle Eastern Rhythms of Peace
Wednesday, May 15, 7:30 PM, $22 advance, $25 door available online at Brownpapertickets.com and at the Music Coop.
PURCHASE TICKETS
Posted: March 7, 2019 by ayala
Heather Mae and Crys Matthews
The Singing Out Tour 2019
Tickets at the Music Coop or online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4104248
Saturday, June 29, 7:30 PM at the Havurah
Posted: December 17, 2018 by ayala
Thai Dinner on Christmas Day Eve
Thai Dinner on Christmas Day Eve
Tuesday, December 25 at 5:30 PM.
What do Jews do on Christmas? Eat Asian food and go to a movie! Join us for a delicious Thai food dinner from Esaan Café in Phoenix followed by screening a series of funny Jewish videos that Rabbi David and Devorah have
Posted: December 17, 2018 by ayala
Fancy Pants New Year’s Dance
On Monday, December 31st frm 7:00 – 9:00 PM the Havurah Synagogue presents our annual Fancy Pants New Year’s Eve Family Dance Party with DJ Dave. Dance the New Year in with all the generations. Great music. Refreshments served.
Posted: November 25, 2018 by ayala
Tom Paxton and The DonJuans
Tom Paxton and The DonJuans
In concert March 7 at 7:30 PM
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner and folk icon, Tom Paxton, teams up with the Grammy winning singer/songwriter duo The DonJuans – Don Henry & Jon Vezner. Collectively, their songs have been covered by: Harry Belafonte, John Mellencamp, Miranda Lambert, Neil Diamond, Ray Charles, Nancy Griffith, Judy Collins, Pete Seeger, Janis Ian, Kathy Mattea, John Denver, Faith Hill, B.J. Thomas, Blake Shelton, Peter, Paul & Mary and Bob Dylan.
Concert producer David Zaslow says, “Tom Paxton has composed some of the great folk songs of all time: The Last Thing On My Mind, Ramblin’ Boy, I Can’t Help But Wonder, Bottle of Wine, and Whose Garden Was This. He’s been a folk music hero of mine since 1965 and it really is an honor for us to host him in what promises to be a fantastic evening of music, memories, and inspiration.”
After 56 years of performing around the world and writing and recording innumerable songs and recordings, Tom Paxton has found yet another outlet for his creativity; he has joined his friends and song-writing colleagues Jon Vezner and Don Henry –– known collectively as The DonJuans. About their concerts their agent Jim Fleming humorously says that “in writing and performing the experience of Tom with the DonJuans is calculated to keep them too busy to get into trouble. A trembling world awaits the results.”
Tom’s career has taken him from his days as a drama student at The University of Oklahoma to thousands of concerts in a variety of venues––from coffee houses in Greenwich Village to The Albert Hall in London to Carnegie Hall in New York; from festivals in Hong Kong to Denmark, from Tokyo to Oslo.
He has done over 50 concert tours of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland and has recorded over 50 albums of his own songs. Recordings of his songs by other artists number in the hundreds and include artists such as Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Judy Collins, John Denver, Joan Baez and Peter, Paul & Mary, to name just a very few.
He began his performing career in Greenwich Village in 1960, coming in on weekends from Fort Dix, New Jersey, where he was toiling away in the Clerk Typist School. (He used his typewriter one day to compose his famous song for children, The Marvelous Toy, later a hit for The Chad Mitchell Trio and Peter, Paul & Mary). Upon his release he stayed in New York and put in several years playing in now-legendary coffee houses like The Gaslight and befriending other singers like Dave Van Ronk, Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, and Eric Andersen.
His shows with The DonJuans have him on his toes. Paxton says; “These guys are long-ball hitters and if I don’t want to get smoked I’d better do a little rehearsing. I probably need to do that anyway,” he says, laughing. “It certainly couldn’t hurt.”
Tickets are available at the Music COOP in Ashland and online at www.brownpapertickets.com. $35 Premier seating, $25 General Seating. The Havurah is located at 185 N Mountain Ave. in Ashland. Call 541-488-7716 for more info.
Posted: October 21, 2018 by ayala
Estelle Frankel, MFT Shabbaton
Mussar Practices for Uncertain Times;
Passover, Freedom and the Wisdom of Not Knowing
The Havurah Synagogue and Temple Emek Shalom are co-hosting a dynamic weekend of learning, prayer, music and community featuring Estelle Frankel, MFT on April 5-7, 2019.