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The 18th season of the Neustadt Jewish Arts, Authors, Movies and Music Festival (Neustadt JAAMM Festival) at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center in Denver kicks off on September 2 and runs through mid-October. The festival includes the annual Neustadt JAAMM Bookstore, which begins on September 2, and several events by or about Jewish arts, authors, movies and/or music bringing talent to Denver that may not otherwise come to the city. Tickets are now on sale for all events.
“The Neustadt JAAMM Festival is a vibrant celebration of culture and creativity through a Jewish lens that brings our community together through stories, song, laughter, and art,” said Tim Campbell, program director at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center. “This season’s festival lineup honors tradition, tells stories, sparks dialogue, incites wonder and laughter, and offers something meaningful for people of all ages, faiths, interests and backgrounds.”
The 2025 Neustadt JAAMM Festival includes the following events:
September 2-27 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. – Bookstore
o This temporary bookstore will be held in the JCC Denver’s lobby. Books of many genres from Jewish authors or with Jewish themes will be available.
September 2-27– Art Gallery Featuring Wendy Shattil
o Artist and Gallery Reception on Sept. 7 from 6 – 8 PM
o Well-known local wildlife and conservation photographer, Wendy Shattil, will be featuring her photography in the Mizel Reception Room. Come celebrate this long-time friend to the JCC Denver, and check out her world-renowned art.
September 11 at 7 p.m. – The Maccabeats
o The Maccabeats, an American Orthodox Jewish all-male a cappella group that specializes in covers and parodies of contemporary hits using Jewish-themed lyrics. The night will begin with a surprise performance by a local a capella group.
September 18 at 7 p.m. – The Spice Detective: Journey to the World of Middle Eastern Spices
o The Spice Detective: An evening experience that will teach ticket holders how to use spices, what spices to use, a Q&A, and cookbook signing with a meet and greet. Light food will be served.
September 21 from 7-9 p.m.– Jillith Fair: A celebration of the late Denver musician Jill Sobule
o Local artists will come together to celebrate the late singer who died unexpectedly earlier this year and who was born and raised in Denver and attended the JCC Denver. The event will include local, well-known artists like Hal Aqua and Lannie Garret. The event will highlight her career from her hit songs, like I Kissed a Girl, to her most recent stage hit F*ck7thGrade. The evening will include video clips from Jill’s life and live performances.
- September 26 and 27 at 8 p.m. – Gary Gulman: “Grandiloquent”
- The successful off-Broadway run of Gary Gulman’s one-man show about insecurity, empathy, self-acceptance and how a thoughtful boy learned to use humor, reading and writing to cope with the consequences of his parents’ blunders. Tickets are selling fast!
- Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from September 25 to October 12 (times vary) – Veritas Productions and the Mizel Arts and Culture Center present Jerry’s Girls.
- Celebrating Jerry Herman and his large contribution to the theatrical world
Tickets for these events are on sale now! Ticket prices vary. To fully support our values and mission, the Mizel Arts and Culture Center uses a sliding scale for many events. Participants are asked to be honest in evaluating their own circumstances and self-selecting the pricing tier that is right for them. To view the full lineup and to purchase tickets, visit www.jccdenver.org/jaamm. Patrons can also email or call the Mizel Arts and Culture Center Box Office at boxoffice@jccdenver.org or (303) 316-6360 for more information. The box office will be open Monday through Friday from 12- 4:30 p.m. and one hour before all in-person events.
ABOUT STAENBERG-LOUP JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
The Staenberg – Loup Jewish Community Center (JCC Denver) serves the metro-Denver area through educational, social, cultural, fitness, sports, and other programs that are rooted in Jewish tradition and values. The JCC Denver’s mission is to create a vibrant and inclusive family and social gathering place that is guided by these timeless Jewish values. The JCC Denver offers a wide range of programs and options for people in all ages and stages of life. The JCC Denver is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located at 350 S. Dahlia Street in Denver. For more information, please visit www.jccdenver.org, like us on Facebook and Instagram @jccdenver, or call (303) 399-2660.
ABOUT DENVER MIZEL ARTS AND CULTURE CENTER AT THE JCC
As one of the Rocky Mountain region’s premier arts organizations, the Mizel Arts and Culture Center at the JCC illuminates the human experience through creative and cultural programs in the performing, visual, cinematic, and literary arts for the Jewish community and the Denver community at large. The Mizel Arts and Culture Center is a Tier II member of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) and is guided by a mission that is focused specifically on arts and cultural programs. A variety of festivals and offerings occur throughout the year including Denver Jewish Film Festival, Neustadt JAAMM Fest (Jewish Arts, Authors, Movies, and Music Festival), and Wolf Theatre Academy. The Mizel Arts and Culture Center is also home to the Denver Children’s Theatre, which provides students with the opportunity to experience live theatre. The Mizel Arts and Culture Center is located at 350 S. Dahlia Street, Suite 100, in Denver. For more information, please visit www.jccdenver.org/macc or call 303-316-6360.
