fbpx
Keren Engelberg

Keren Engelberg

Songs of the South

It appears Fox TV\’s \”American Idol\” has a Jewish contestant heading to the finals. Twenty-seven-year-old Elliott Yamin from Virginia, auditioned for the pop star search and singing competition in Boston, and has gone on to make it into the top 24, and then, on March 9, into the top 12.

It’s No Joke — Stewart Does Oscars

The new Oscars\’ host and the latest Jew to take on the role is — drumroll, please — Jon Stewart, the comedian and host of Comedy Central\’s mock news program, \”The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.\” Stewart is the latest in a long line of comedians, including Johnny Carson, Bob Hope, Steve Martin and last year\’s host, Chris Rock.

7 Days in The Arts

Saturday, February 4

It’s the year of the gay cowboy, so why not the privileged lesbian? Head to the Geffen Playhouse for the Los Angeles premiere of David Mamet’s, “Boston Marriage,” titled after the Victorian euphemism used to describe a long-term, intimate relationship between two unmarried women. The play about two upper-class women involved thusly is also directed by Mamet and stars Rebecca Pidgeon, Alicia Silverstone and Mary Steenburgen.

Through March 12. $35-$69. 10886 Le Conte Ave., Westwood. (310) 208-5454.
Sunday, February 5

Israeli musician Ehud Banai comes to the Avalon Hollywood. Hear songs from the folk/rock/traditional songwriter’s album, “Answer Me,” which won Best Album of the Year at the 2004 Israeli Music Awards, and other favorites tonight only.

9 p.m. $45. 1735 Vine St., Hollywood. (323) 462-8900. www.groovetickets.com.

[authorpage]

More news and opinions than at a Shabbat dinner, right in your inbox.