The most commonly asked question about Klezmania, our Christmas Eve Party featuring a klezmer concert and a Chinese feast, is about the food, which is included in the ticket price. The second most frequently asked question is about the food. So is the third.

I get it. We’re Jews. Worse, we live in Boulder. So here are the answers to questions about food, children, and the entertainment..

1. Is there a kosher option?

Yes, we will have kosher Chinese food cooked by a Chabad Rebbitzen. We request that only those who keep kosher avail themselves. There will be a vegetarian as well as a chicken option.

2. Are there vegetarian and vegan options?

Yes, there will be at least vegan main course with white rice and egg rolls. There will be at least one other vegan/vegetarian and one chicken dish.

3. 

   Will the food be MSG free?

Yes!

4. Will the food be nut-free?

Yes!

5. Are there gluten-free options?

Yes, no batter-fried main dishes.

6. Will the ingredients be listed on the buffet table?

Yes!

7. What time should I come?

Doors open at 6, so come early to enjoy the buffet, 6-7:30. Cash bar 6-9. There will be live music in the lobby. The pre-show Hanukkah entertainment starts in Levin at 6:40. Concert is 7-9 pm.

8. Who is performing?

Sheldon Sands Klezmer Consort is the house band. Special performances by Eve Ilsen, Faye Nepon, Mark Megibow and Judy Megibow. The Moishe House Band also sits in on a few songs.

9. What are the plans for children?

We will have “playshops” for children 4-12 by reservation. Music, games, movement, songs and stories. Available from 6:30-8-30. Children may be in the concert hall with their parents at any time. Children under 4 are welcome as lap guests.

Mark Megibow of FACE will offer a beat-box workshop for kids 8-12 from 7:15-8:00 pm.

10. Do I have to make reservations?

YES!!! To make sure we have enough food for everyone, we MUST CLOSE REGISTRATION ON DEC 20^TH. We will also close registration before Dec. 20 if we reach capacity.