Announcing
the only
From Backstage
To Second Balcony
nonstop from
RUTH ROVNER SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS
box office that looks like a
modern sculpture, a multi-
level foyer, a glass elevator,
an outdoor plaza — these
are just a few of the unusual high-
lights in the ultra-modern Tel
Aviv Center for the Performing
Arts.
It is such a unique center that
visitors come here just to see it or
to take a tour of the facility, even
if they're not attending a perfor-
mance.
"Tel Aviv never had this kind
of center before, and we sensed
that people were very interested
in seeing the facilities," explains
Sara Admon, public relations di-
rector of the center, who is giving
a sample of the tour which is reg-
ularly offered to visitors.
This tour proves to be a travel
experience in its own right — an
exploration of a site that has be-
come the pride of Tel Aviv, the city
which is considered the unofficial
capital of culture in Israel.
Chicago to Israel.
Only I 1 V.2 hours. On a comfortable 747-400, no less. With flights every Monday
and Wednesday, and a TV monitor for every seat with a choice of movies. And
it's the only nonstop return, too. Call your travel agent or EL AL at 800-223-6700.
EL
J
AL„„
ISRAEL
The Airline of Israel
NO ONE BELONGS HERE MORE -Ft RN YOU
)10" 111h•111,•
.06
is
more like a contemporary sculp-
ture than a conventional box of-
fice.
In another area is a performing
arts space: a small amphitheater.
Although it is not enclosed but a
part of the entire foyer, it is a sep-
arate and defined area complete
with bronze steps which serve as
a seating area. Here people can sit
as they listen to informal concerts.
Other facilities on the foyer lev-
el include a music shop, a cafe
with tables and chairs and space
for changing art exhibits featur- (
ing Israeli artists.
Located at #18 Shaul Ha
Melech, the center is a dramatic
sight when seen from the street—
a soaring white structure with a
boldly modern architectural de-
sign. It is situated directly across
from the Tel Aviv Museum of Art,
with an outdoor plaza connecting
the two sites. In the summer, free
performances are given in the
plaza twice a week.
Imp: //www.ebti.te)
ORDER FORM .
•
j ewisb
Yes, I wish to subscribe for two
years (12 issues) at $40 (20% off the
regular price). I will also receive the
1997 Jewish Travel Guide (a $17.45
value) free.
THE MAGAZINE FOR ALL JEWS WHO TRAVEL
TRAVEL
GUIDE!
Enclosed is my check.
Travel stories, dozens of Jewish and
kosher tours, discounts on travel
Sign up for two years, and get a free
copy of the 1997 Travel Guide,
or sign up for one year, and get a
free subscription for a friend!
(Offer expires Dec. 31)
Name
books, and much, much more!!
Address
Mail coupon to:
P.O. Box 65299, Baltimore, MD 21209
or order today by calling toll-free
(888) 499-1100
DONATE
YOUR
CAR
Truck • Motorboat • RV • Motorcycle
Almost any condition. • Tax deductible
Call (810) 352-5272
A Jewish Association for Residential Care
for persons with developmental disabilities
28366 Franklin Road
Southfield, Michigan 48034
Bill me
, RU TH_ ROVNER
1997 JEWISH
119
Whichever I choose, please also send a
free gift subscription — from me to the
enclosed 2nd address.
Your Source
for Jewish Travel News
FREE
Yes, I wish to subscribe for one
year (six issues) at $25 ($35 overseas).
The Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center.
City/State/Zip
L
Phone
J
The
Comparison
Shopper
buys at
HARPER
Furniture
916 N. Main
Royal Oak
(N. of 11 Mile Rd.)
545-3600
First, we toured the backstage
area, where Ms. Admon showed
me the modern workshops where
the costumes, props and scenery
are made, including one area
where women sat weaving hair to
create wigs for the opera perfor-
mances.
We also saw the rehearsal
rooms for the soloists and the spe-
cial elevator used for loading the
scenery — an elevator that can
carry 30 tons of props and scenery
to the stage.
The spacious foyer was created
by Israeli designer Ron Arad; it is
a space that is full of swirls and
columns and boldly sculpted
forms.
One unusual light fixture is a
gleaming bronze band that looks
like a golden ribbon stretched
across the ceiling. The box office
is a white circular_shape that is
Eventually it will be a full-scale
facility modeled on New York's
Lincoln Center concept, with a
cluster of performance spaces.
Making it possible to have mul-
tiple performances — theater,
opera, dance and more — on any
given evening.
Right now, only the first phase
is complete: a 1,500-seat concert
hall known as the Opera House.
Already this one site has become
a virtual world of culture.
Over 250 performances take
place each year. About 150 are
opera events, but they also include
dance programs and varied con-
certs.
The concert hall is a spacious
auditorium with high-tech fea-
tures such as the special acousti-
cal design of the chairs.
In the foyer on this level, wide
windows offer a panoramic view_