Join us for this multi-faceted cultural extravaganza with food, music & dancing!

5:30-7 PM

Food:

● Latkes

● Food inspired by the new Mexican Jewish Cookbook, Sabor Judio! (Available at Mockingbird Bookshop!)

● Author talks with Ilan Stavans and Margaret Boyle

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7:00 PM

Music:

● Casco Bay Tummlers

● Veronica Roblés All Female Mariachi Band

● Jewish & Mexican Social Dances

The Tummlers have a unique sound and a stage performance that features all members of the band. Steve Gruverman brings an extensive background in ethnic dance music to his soulful clarinet playing. Carl Dimow has developed a distinctive klezmer flute style, making the instrument an equal solo voice in the music. John Clark is an incredibly versatile bass player–everything from symphony to surf–perfect for the Tummlers eclectic approach to klezmer. Nancy 3. Hoffman brings a playfulness which audiences love to both her accordion playing and her singing. Peter McLaughlin keeps the traditional role as drummer happening with elements of jazz and improvisation.

The band's repertoire is versatile, ranging from original music to traditional dances and songs of the Yiddish theater and Jewish ghetto - all with original arrangements. In addition to playing for concerts, the Tummlers also love to play for weddings, bar- and bat-mitzvahs, and other celebrations. Nancy is a wonderful dance teacher who is great at getting everyone up and having a good time. We also do school residencies; performing music, teaching dances and songs, and talking about the music, the Yiddish language, immigration and the Holocaust.

Veronica Robles is a Mariachi singer, musician, and Latin American folkloric dancer and choreographer by trade but has become a cultural icon for Latinos in Boston. She has effectively utilized the power of the arts and culture to bring the community together by raising awareness of the importance of diversity and she has empowered the youth by employing them and teaching them about their roots and cultures.