On Saturday, March 23, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM, the Brattleboro Area Jewish Community-Congregation Shir HeHarim will host a Purim Palooza party at the Vermont Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill Road, Brattleboro.

Foot tapping jazz will be provided for dancing by The Butterfly Jazz Quartet, with Amanda Bernhard vocals, Cathy Martin on keyboard, James Daggs on bass and Joe LoMonaco on drums. These local musicians are well-known favorites, and regularly perform with The Butterfly Swing Band.(https://butterflyswingband.com/. The evening will also include two separate acts by Stephanie Abrams who has over 30 years experience as an award-winning mime, contortionist and theater director.(www.kinetictheorytheatre.com)  Two of Stephanie's students will also be performing.

As always, a Purim Shpiel, a satirical re-enactment of the Megillah (scroll) of Esther will be performed. Our own Chelsa Roy writes a new shpiel based on the Megillah every year.
Wild costumes and masks are encouraged. You may come as a character from the Book of Esther, a character from your own imagination, or simply come as you are.

A cash bar will feature beer and wine from Windham Wines along with finger foods, desserts, non-alcoholic beverages, and Hamentaschen.

Admission is by Donation with a suggested amount of $10-$20.00, payable by cash, check, or PayPal. (QR code will be available for PayPal payments.) For information contact info@bajcvermont.org or stephan@bajcvermont.org or call our office 802-257-1959.

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