The schedule below includes all of the performers for the June 15, 2008 Festival. Times are approximate so plan to come early and stay late to enjoy the art fair, food fair, children's activities and organization fair. Donation at the gate $5.

Schedule of Stage Activities
(all times are approximate)

CABARET STAGE
- Sponsored by the Crain-Maling Foundation -
  • 11:00 AM
    Shining Lights
  • 11:00 AM
    Jazmer
  • 12:00 PM
    Marilyn Price
  • 12:00 PM
    Caryn Bark
  • 12:00 PM
    Ballet Entre Nous
  • 1:15 PM
    Tracy Friend
  • 1:15 PM
    Aaron Freeman
  • 2:30 PM
    Tumbalalaika
  • 2:30 PM
    Nancy Shapiro-Pikelny
  • 2:30 PM
    Ruchot Rachel Dancer Troupe
  • 3:30 PM
    COMMUNITY SING-A-LONG AT SUN TIMES STAGE
  • 4:00 PM
    Mamaloshn Yiddish Song Group
  • 4:00 PM
    Lynn Hazan
  • 4:00 PM
    Shircago
  • 5:00 PM
    Shelechet Aviv Israeli Dance Troupe
  • 5:30 PM
    Community Israeli Dancing
EAST STAGE
- Sponsored by Devon Bank -
  • 11:00 AM
    Russian Women's Melody Choir
  • 11:00 AM
    Chana Rothman
  • 12:00 PM
    Shakshuka
  • 12:00 PM
    Dan Bern
  • 1:15 PM
    Soul Farm
  • 2:00 PM
    Abayudaya
  • 2:00 PM
    Stuart Rosenberg & Friends
  • 2:00 PM
    Modern Klezmer Quartet
  • 3:30 PM
    COMMUNITY SING-A-LONG AT SUN TIMES STAGE
  • 3:50 PM
    Even Sh'siya
  • 3:50 PM
    The Ruby Harris Band
  • 5:30 PM
    Soul Farm
FAMILY STAGE
- Sponsored by the Polk Bros. Foundation -
  • 11:15 AM
    Jewish Jammers
  • 11:15 AM
    Rabbi Joe Black
  • 12:30 PM
    Marilyn Price
  • 12:30 PM
    Judy & David
  • 1:30 PM
    Jr. Klezmer Band
  • 1:30 PM
    Joel Frankel
  • 1:30 PM
    Rabbi Joe Black
  • 3:00 PM
    The Marvelous Toy
  • 3:30 PM
    COMMUNITY SING-A-LONG AT SUN TIMES STAGE
  • 4:00 PM
    Solomon Schechter Choir
  • 4:00 PM
    Judy and David
  • 5:00 PM
    Rick Recht Band
WEST STAGE
- Sponsored by Chicago Sun Times -
  • 11:00 AM
    Kaufman Orchestra
  • 11:00 AM
    Kol Sasson
  • 12:15 PM
    Rabbi Joe Black & Maxwell Street Klezmer Band
  • 1:30 PM
    Rick Recht Band
  • 1:30 PM
    Listen Up! A Capella
  • 2:45 PM
    Dan Bern
  • 3:30 PM
    COMMUNITY SING-A-LONG AT SUN TIMES STAGE
  • 4:00 PM
    Barbara Silverman's Shticklers
  • 4:00 PM
    Julie Silver
  • 5:00 PM
    Cantor Jeff Klepper
  • 5:00 PM
    Abayudaya

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Phone: 847-933-3000

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