In honor of Tel Aviv’s centennial celebrations, the Castles in the Sand exhibit will be featured until October 25, 2009 at the Eretz Israel Museum. The exhibit, a tribute made possible by the Dutch Embassy in Israel, features sand castles recreating Habima Theater, Mugrabi Opera House and Herzliya High School – the first Hebrew high school. The sand castles were sculpted by artists from the World Sand Sculpting Academy, in Holland.
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Curator: Doron Lurie

Through November 2009

In an impressive and comprehensive exhibit, painter Elie Shamir – who was born in Kfar Yehoshua – presents the village that he was born in, views of the Jezreel Valley, the link between man and his land, between Jewish pioneers and the Arab natives and between the farmer and his field. In his paintings, Elie Shamir corresponds with ancient mythologies and artistic traditions that are intertwined with the story of a farming  community and his personal memories. The interesting changes that transpire over the years are evident in the paintings, from the portraits of valley residents, to sowing the fields and the Chinese migrant workers eating in the fields. Shamir is a clear representative of Israeli painting, while also relying on motifs typical of artistic traditions.
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A huge flower carpet composed of 500,000 flowers and covering is on display in Rabin Square from September 15-17. The flower carpet is a tribute from the city of Brussels to Tel Aviv-Jaffa on the occasion of the centennial celebrations.

Tel Aviv celebrates September as the year’s month of art, part of the city’s 100 years celebrations. Hundred of artists are participated, 10 new exhibitions and lots of inspiring art events, throughout this month. Tel Aviv invites you to be inspired.
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Twenty nine years after his last performance in Israel, legendary performer Leonard Cohen will play at the Ramat Gan Stadium on September 24. Cohen will perform in Israel as part of his European world tour, under the banner “Reconciliation, Tolerance and Peace.” Six band members and three back-up singers will accompany him for the show, which is expected to last three yours and include his greatest hits, including “Suzanne,” “Dance Me to the End of Love,” “Hallelujah,” “Chelsea Hotel,” “So Long, Marianne,” and many others. No special effects are expected (contrary to Madonna’s recent show in Tel Aviv… At best Leonard Cohen give a tip of the hat). But you can expect an amazing, emotional and exciting show.
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This year festival is similar yet different from the previous ones – following the tradition of hosting world top notch jazz performers but also headlining young artists and Israeli groups. New venues and schedules mark a change as well
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Both Madonna concerts will be held in Tel Aviv’s Hayarkon park, she will promote her latest album Hard Candy in the Madonna’s Sticky & Sweet Tour, which has been underway since 2008. Show tickets start at NIS 490

British electronic dance duo the Pet Shop Boys is coming to  Tel Aviv on July 21 a for single concert at the Israel Trade Fairs Center .  The Pet Shop Boys will play a single gig as part of the Pepsi Max Music Show project. The show comes as a stop on the band’s world tour promoting its newest album, Yes.
More information on the Pet shop boys event >>

See how we celebrate in Tel Aviv, The 100th anniversary of the city of Tel Aviv year was opened officially with a massive free concert. Hundreds of thousands came to celebrate the city’s holiday. The beautiful stage that was built for the Centennial Celebrations hosted the many of Israel’s leading performers for one of the biggest open concerts that ever took place in Tel Aviv.

See the celebrations >>

Tel Aviv 100 celebrations from gigagil on Vimeo.

Port Hotel Tel Aviv, located a short walk from Mezizim Beach and across the street from Tel Aviv old Port – Namal, at the corner of HaYaarkon and Yirmeyahu Streets

This great location enables a perfect balance for those guests who are looking for new Tel Aviv dining experiences and a vibrant nightlife.

The hotels will be open on MAY 2009.
http://www.porthoteltelaviv.com

Port Hotel Tel Aviv Address:
288 Ha Yaarkon St. Corner of 4 Yirmeyahu St.

Depeche Mode world tour is set to begin in Israel on May 1o 2009, It will take place in the Ramat Gan stadium (a few minutes drive from Tel Aviv). More information coming soon.

http://www.depechemode.com/tour.html 

The International Theatre Festival that will take place as part of Tel Aviv’s centenary celebrations will include some twelve of the world’s most prestigious theatre companies representing the five continents, that will offer performances accompanied by simultaneous translation (either screened or audio) for the benefit of the Hebrew-speaking audience.
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The Israeli animated film Waltz with Bashir has snagged a nomination for an Oscar in the Best Foreign Film category, the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences announced Thursday.
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