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SIXTY-SOMETHING WIDOWER KEN clings to his proud but fading Jewish congregation in the tiny town of Wiconee, Iowa; Colombian grad student Marianela, visiting to research her dissertation, represents a budding community of Latin Americans who are rediscovering their Jewish roots.
As Mari’s true intentions are revealed, the synagogue’s antique Torah scroll becomes a critical character in the bittersweet (and occasionally comic) drama that unfolds.
Inspired by a true-life events at the Synagogue of B’nai Jacob Congregation in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Temple of the Creative Arts
June 9 7:30p
June 11 2:00p
June 12 7:30p
PINOCCHIO IS DECEIVED BY WOLF AND CAT and persuaded to disobey his father by skipping school in order to meet Dr. Dulcamara, a loathsome puppeteer. Realizing the puppet’s value, Dulcamara holds Pinocchio captive, intending to have him perform with his miraculous mechanical doll, Olympia. When Dulcamara breaks Olympia in a fit of rage, Pinocchio runs home.
As Pinocchio resolves to always tell the truth and share his problems with trusted grownups, he and his father head home to repair Olympia and begin life anew as a family of three.
Temple of the Creative Arts
June 16 7:30p
June 18 2p
STEP INTO A MESMERIZING WORLD of hidden musical gems at an extraordinary concert showcasing lesser-known composers and musicians. This remarkable event embarks on a journey of artistic discovery, inviting audiences to experience the enchanting works of Chevalier de Saint Georges, a masterful composer whose brilliance was for so long unseen, and Florence Price, a caged bird whose haunting harmonies are only now being heard. With each note of these unsung maestros, prepare to be captivated by the sheer brilliance of our wonderful artists and their breathtaking interpretation of unheard masterpieces.
Temple of the Creative Arts
June 17 7:30p
