Schmooze is the IJPA’s “not-to-be missed” annual gathering.

The Schmooze Jewish Culture Conference serves as a powerful platform for Jewish culture makers, presenters and artists for sharing concerns, participating in high-level conversations about Jewish culture, booking talent, marketing events, developing audiences, securing funding, and viewing showcases of leading and cutting-edge Jewish artists. Featuring Irwin Kula, Frank London, Judy Gold and 40 other presenters. It is capped by nightly two-day Oy!hoo Music Festival performances in NYC.

On January 11th and 12th, 2010, check out the best on the contemporary artists performing at the Oyhoo Jewish Music Festival at City Winery, Performer list information. One $35 all-access pass gets you into the showcase for both nights. $20 for sing night tickets Roster subject to change.

IJPA is an extensive arts network that advances the growth of Jewish culture by connecting the presenters of culture with the creators, distributors, and booking agents of musicians, dancers, theatre companies, filmmakers and other talent.

Oy!hoo Music Festival Showcases & Schmooze ‘10: IJPA Jewish Culture Conference
January 11-12, 2010 in New York City

Schmooze ‘10: IJPA Jewish Culture Conference
Oy!hoo 10 Jewish Music Festival

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Downtown Arts Development’s Michael Dorf (Oyhoo’s “D.A.D.”) was proud to be involved as one of the small team of producers bringing 60 shows to North America to celebrate Israel’s 60th Anniversary.

20 Performers. 2 Venues. 2 Nights. 1 Huge Schmooze.
The 2009 Oyhoo Jewish Music Festival takes place at two downtown venues over two nights.

Every year, 2 days BEFORE the actual Passover Seder evenings, the Downtown Seder brings 20 artists, musicians, comics, actors, and thinkers to offer their artistic interpretation of the Haggadah in a unique Seder celebration.

Sunday Brunch 11am-2pm Great Klezmer Bands combined with lox, bagels and other creative fare for the entire family