The beautiful show that conquered Europe and USA is coming to Israel for the 1st time; Verdi’s Rigoletto is being staged at the grand Sultan’s Pool, against the backdrop of Jerusalem’s iconic Old City walls, and much more.

By: Michael Ordman

CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT & SPORT

First Israel performances for Larreal Spanish dance troupe

The beautiful show that conquered Europe and USA is coming to Israel for the 1st time. The 17 talented Spanish dancers will perform their new show Estampas de Espana in Tel Aviv, Karmiel, Herzliya, Jerusalem and Haifa from July 19-24.
http://bimotglobal.co.il/en/portfolio/larreal-estampas-de-espana/

Jerusalem Opera Festival

Jun 20-25 is when Verdi’s Rigoletto is being staged at the grand Sultan’s Pool, against the backdrop of Jerusalem’s iconic Old City walls.
http://jerusalem-opera.com/

Hebrew Book Week for the People of the Book

Israel’s National Hebrew Book Week every June features large outdoor book fairs, special Book Week sales at bookstores all around the country, and a variety of events such as music, performances, children’s events, workshops, and storytelling.
http://www.gojerusalem.com/events/2065/National-Hebrew-Book-Week/

The Voice of Music in the Upper Galilee

Now in its 32nd year, “The Voice of Music in the Upper Galilee” July 12-16 features dozens of concerts: chamber, orchestral as well as vocal, informal concerts, meetings with artists, movies and open rehearsals.

http://www.kol-hamusica.org.il/ (click on “English”)

Tightrope walking over Jerusalem

Every day for the past month UK’s Sky TV has been broadcasting this video of slackliner (tightrope walker) Heather Larsen balancing on a stretched wire between the towers of Jerusalem’s Old City.

http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/WATCH-American-tightrope-walker-takes-on-Jerusalems-ancient-towers-452855

You’re having a laugh

Israel’s booth at the Buenos Aires Book Fair was awarded a prize for “originality and creativity.” The booth, almost completely devoid of furniture, included a “factory of laughs” and a “risometer” that measured the power of the visitors’ laughs. Israel won the same prize in 2014.
http://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-stall-at-buenos-aires-book-fair-wins-creativity-award/

Israeli wins French Open tennis title

Did newsletter readers spot that one of the winners of the Boys Doubles at the French Open tennis championships at Roland-Garros was Israel’s Yishai Oliel. The 16-year-old left-hander and his Czech partner Patrik Rikl beat their opponents 6-3, 6-4 in the final.
http://www.i24news.tv/en/news/sport/115695-160605-israeli-yshai-oliel-wins-french-open-boys-doubles-title-with-czech-partner http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/scores/stats/23501ms.html

 

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