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Independence Day entertainment guide

Independence Day offers an explosion of celebrations, concerts and events for all ages and cultural tastes. Enjoy!

Free performances on central stages in the main towns

 

Bat Yam

8 pm: Flag display by the children of “Tachkamoni School” celebrating 75 years

Communal singing on the promenade with “Sharimba” and various street performances

 

Beersheba

9 pm: Municipality: Lior Narkiss, Idan Yaniv,

10:15 pm: Performing arts centre: children's play Yuval Hamevulbal

11 pm: The Negev Museum: The 60’s with DJ Chanan Rides & the Hahedim band

12 am: Bet Eshel: traditional kumsitz

 

Haifa

8 pm: Sportech: Harel Sackat: Tal Mousari and other performances, MC Amit Hershlag

8:30: Kiryat Shpriintzak - Ofira Navon Park: Shimi Tavouri

8:30 pm: Teatron Hazafon Park: Commedian Miki Geva

9 pm: Kiryat Shmuel Community Centre: Avi Toledano and family entertainment and dancing with a Chassidic band

8:30: Mercaz Carmel Gan Ha'em: Effie Netzer, Shimi Tavouri and the Noya Band

 

Hod Hasharon

8.30 pm: 4 Seasons Park: Orna Datz, communal singing

9 pm: Municipal Sportech (8, Shvil Hatichon): Monica Sex, DJ Skazi, Avi Nussbaum, maze

 

Jerusalem

7:45 pm: Torches lighting ceremony at Herzl Mt. - marking the end of Memorial Day and the beginning of Israel's 61 Independence Day.

 

Military bands, Mehola dance group, marching and flag dance.

The ceremony will begin at 7:45 pm; locking the gates at 7 pm.

Entrance with invitations only.

 

9 pm: Main Stage at Midrechov Hillel Streey: Efrat Gosh, Ethnix, Yossi Azoulai, DJ - Elad Amedi.

9 pm: Kikar Safra: Ruchama Raz, Aharon Perara, Motti Zargary

9 pm: Ha'mashbir square - Street party into the night for youth and students,DJ's: Sanni Binyamini, Shimi Michael,Singer performer – Li Fishman

9 pm: Songs of Independence – Safra Square

9 pm-11 pm: 60 years of Israeli songs and dance Ruhama Raz, Aharon Ferera, Moti Zarkari. Military bands, old songs and Horah.

10:30 pm – fireworks over the Ashdar Building at City Center.

 

10 pm-12 am:- fireworks over the Sheraton Plaza Hotel downtown

 

Dancing for Independence - Safra Square

11:30 pm-3:30 am: Community and folk dancing with Haim Tzemach, Rami Avraham, Dan Naomi,Sarit Doron, Maya Shilon, Gidi Iko.

 

Neighborhood Celebrations

 

Kfar Saba

8:30 pm: Kanyon Arim: Dana International , Leila Malkos and Dr. Kasper's Rabbit Show

 

Kiryat Ata

8:15 pm: Herzl Park: Sarit Hadad , Kobi Aflalo , Didi Harari, Natasha's Friends and Subliminal

 

Kiryat Bialik

8:30 pm: Park Hachai, Afek Neighbourhood, Sarit Hadad , Hadag Nachash, , Beit Haboubot and more

 

Ma'aleh Adumim

9 pm: Central Park, Kikar Yahalom: Boaz Sharabi

10 pm: Local performers

10:30 pm: Yossi Azoulai

 

Netanya

8.30 pm: Herzl 5: Avi Perry, Chassidic music

9 pm: Ha'azmaut Square: Danny Sanderson, Miri Mesika, Leila Malkos,

10 pm: Fireworks

9 pm: Winter pond, Ben Gurion Blvd.: Rita, Ivri Lider, Boaz Sharabi, Dankner & Butner, free transport from several places

8:30 pm: Sportech, Kiryat Hasharon: Kindalach, Yizchak Klapter, Ephraim Shamir, Alon Aloarchik,

10 pm: Shai Agnon School, Naot Herzl, dancing

 

Nesher

8 pm: Cultural Centre, Derech Hashalom 26: Harel Sackat, Shimon Regev, Subliminal, Tal Mousari, Yaniv Harel, Katom Tapuz

Ramat Gan

8 pm: Rambam Square (Haroeh corner of Hertzl): Ivri Lider, Mosh Ben Ari, Dana Frider,

9 pm: fireworks

8:30 pm: Shchunat Hagefen, Givolim School (Tatikva Street corner of Hadar): Shiri Maimon, Tom Ivni

8:45 pm: Kiryat Krinitzki, Weizman School, 55 Mandes Street): Gidi Gov

9 pm: Nachlat Ganit, Hamanchil School, Amal Street): Kobi Perez

8:45 pm: Ramat Efal, Gan Habanit, Ha'arazim Street: Singaria, Boaz Mauda

8.45 pm: Ramat Hashikma, Gan Wizo, Harav Pardes Square: Moshe Peretz

8.30 pm: Shchunat Rishonim, Sports ground in Dov Friman Street: Amir Gutman, Harel Moyal,

8.45 pm: Ramat Amidar, Gan Eli Cohen, Ezel Street, Boaz Mauda , Keren Peles, Mandarin Band

8.45 pm: Wizo Miami Beach Community Centre, Hakongress Blvd., Ran Dankner and Eli Butner

9 pm: Shikun Vatikim, 85 Rokach Street: Moshe Peretz, David Chayim

9 pm: Ramat Chen in the Scouts clubhouse area: Miri Mesika, Ohad Chitman

9 pm: Merom Naveh (Tirzah Street): Gidi Gov

 

Tel Aviv

8 pm: Zahala Neighborhood, Industrial Center Square, 71 Zahal Street-Zvika Peek and local groups

8:30 pm: The Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center -Beit Ariela: for children – Michal Zafir, Tom Avni in “Shoshana the Sheep”

8.30 pm: Ramat Aviv Gimel, Rozin Garden, Drezner St.-Din Din Aviv and Chi Chi Band

8.30 pm: Park Davidoff- Zahava Ben, Dafna Dekel and local performers

8.30 pm: Menachem Begin Park ( South Park)-Eli Luzon, Zion Golan, Sharon Lavi and Ravid Gueta

8:30 pm: Ilanot School, 11 Groniman St.-local singing and dance groups

9 pm: Kikar Rabin: communal singing, Einat Saruf, The Gevatron Choir, Hakol Over Habibi and Chanan Yovel

11 pm: Beit Ariela: dancing

 

Special Independence Day Celebration Concert with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 at 9:30 pmat the Henry Crown Hall,

Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Marcus St. Jerusalem

Tel: 02-5605755

Leon Botstein , conductor

Yuval Admony and Tami Kanazawa, piano duo

Ben Haim – Fanfare for Israel

Poulenc – Concerto in d minor for Two Pianos

Beethoven - Symphony No.5 in D minor, Op.67

Songs of Jerusalem, arranged by orchestra

 

Independence Day Concert at the Jerusalem Music Centre  

Thursday, April 29 at 11 am

Address: Mishkenot Sha'ananim

P.O. Box 4568 Jerusalem 9104

Tel: 02-6234347

Buses: 4, 7, 8, 13, 14, 18, and 21

Parking: Metered parking available

Free Parking is available nearby at the "Liberty Bell" Park

 

Young Israeli musicians in a variety of chamber groups and repertoire.

 

Admission free. Please book in advance

 

Independence Day Concert by the New Haifa Symphony

Wednesday, April 30, 2009 at 8 pm 

Haifa Auditorium

Tel:04-8599499

Noam Sheriff, Conductor

Yoni Farhi, Conductor

 

Amir Liberzon, Violin

Ofer Canetti, Cello

 

Verdi: Forza del destino - Overture

Johann Sebastian Bach: Violin Concerto in E Major

Ben Haim: Concerto for cello

Dvorak: Symphony no.8

 

Israel’s 61st Independence Day Festive Chazanut Concert

Wednesday April 29th, 2009 at 5:30 pm ( Mincha at 5 pm)

Yeshurun Central Synagogue, 44 King George Street, Jerusalem

Admission Free-Limited Seating

Shabbat Hamalka

Shabbat Cantorial Selections and Songs of Praise

Featuring Cantors:

Asher Hainowitz, Moshe Schulhoff and Azi Schwartz

The Tel Aviv Cantorial Institute Choir

Conducted by Naftali Herstik

TACI Chamber Ensemble

Michael Lukin:flute

Alan Tschaikov:clarinet

David Tsur: violoncello

Musical Director and Arranger: Raymond Goldstein

Master of Ceremonies: Mordechai Priman 

 

Rock Atzmaout 2009

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Rishon Letzion Amphipark

Aviv Gefen, Monica Sex, Arik Berman, Doctor Kasper’s Rabbit Show, Sheigetz, Yoni Bloch, Ivri Lider, Mercedes Band, Moshava and more.

Tickets: Hacartis 03-9666141

Transportation: 052-4499807

 

Dikla - Independence Day Hafla at Levontin 7

on Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 at 10 pm

with DJ Shira Arad

 

Celebration of Independence in Levontin 7 on April 29, 2009

The best musicians who specialize in “free” music will come together for a one-time evening to celebrate independence and musical freedom.

The cost of the evening will suit the event – independence at any cost – pay as much as you can.

Wednesday, April 29 at 8 pm at 7 Levontin St., Tel Aviv

Tel: 03-5605084

Featuring:

Eran Sachs

Alex Drool

Uri Frost

Shmil Frenkle

Ariel Shibolet with Ofer Bymel

Tanaka

Yonatan Kretzmer’s Quartet

Tatsuya Nakatani (Japan) with Igor Krutogolov and Assif Zahar

Harold Rubin and Tom Kellner

Sharon Arieh Halfon

 

Zappa Club Tel Aviv

24 Raul Wallenberg, Ziv Towers, Ramat Hahayal, Tel Aviv

Reservations: 03-7674646

Tuesday , April 29, 2009

Asaf Avidan & the Mojos at 10 pm

 

Wednesday, April 30, 2009

Special Performance for Independence Day

Songs from the 60’s and 70’s by the “Sixties Band”

 

Zappa Club Herzylia

85 Medinat Hayehudim, Herzylia Pituach Outlet

Tuesday, April 29, 2009 at 10:30 pm

Elvis Comeback with Shai Yigal and band

 

Wednesday, April 30, 2009 at 10 pm

Marina Maximillian Blumin

Reservations: 03-7674646

 


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