Out of Order Seder March 31, 2010

Put the Hagaddah back on the shelf, and join the Contemporary Jewish Museum's young professional group, the Contemporaries, for the first annual Out of Order Seder. More cabaret, than kosher ritual, this unforgettable event features cutting edge artists who will put their own spin on the story of Exodus. Emceed by UC Davis professor and contemporary culture scholar Ari Kellman, the evening includes:

• Josh Kornbluth, former host of The Josh Kornbluth Show on KQED and author and performer of several critically-acclaimed one-man shows including Citizen Josh, Ben Franklin: Unplugged, and Andy Warhol: Good for the Jews?
• Nato Green, official comedian of Stephen Elliott's Progressive Reading Series, founder of the San Francisco comedy institution Iron Comic(r), host of the New Jew Revue and producer of Laughing Liberally Local 415
• Amy Tobin, performance artist and creator of the cabaret rock opera The Esther Show, named one of the "Heeb Hundred" in Heeb Magzine and one of the "Forward 50" in the Forward Magazine
• John Schott, co-founder of the band Good Planet and guitarist with the Grammy-nominated band T.J. Kirk
• Rabbi Noa Rachael Kushner, serving Marin County’s Congregation Rodef Sholom; poet, essayist, and contributor to several books including The Torah: A Women's Commentary, Choosing a Jewish Life, and The Women's Seder Sourcebook

In addition to the performances, guests will also savor an exquisite Passover meal created by San Francisco's Taste Catering, all within the Museum's spectacular diamond-shaped "Yud" Gallery.

Ticket purchase includes a one-year membership to the Contemporaries, the Museum’s membership group for young professionals and art enthusiasts. Throughout the year members of the Contemporaries enjoy dynamic social, educational, and philanthropic activities from private exhibition walkthroughs to special lectures.

Proceeds from the evening support the Museum's education programming.
Event Sponsors: Batiste Rum, Taste Catering

$100 per person (includes one year membership to the Contemporaries, the Museum’s membership group for young professionals and art enthusiasts)

TICKETS ARE LIMITED –ADVANCE PURCHASE RECOMMENDED

Buy tickets online:
http://www.thecjm.org/index.php?option=com_ccevents&scope=prgm&task=detail&fid=29&oid=397

For more information please visit our website www.thecjm.org
For additional questions or to buy tickets over the phone please contact
Stacey Silver, Director of Community Affairs
ssilver@thecjm.org
415.655.7836

Official Website: http://www.thecjm.org/index.php?option=com_ccevents&scope=prgm&task=detail&fid=29&oid=397