LATE-BREAKING NEWS — As we were almost done with the paper on Tuesday we received a report from JTA that a deal had been reached for the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit. Details were sketchy but it appears a prisoner exchange agreement would free Shalit, who was kidnapped by Hamas-associated gunmen in a 2006 cross-border raid. Previous efforts to free him have been frustrated by Hamas demands that Israel release terrorists responsible for some of the deadliest attacks on Israel. If reports are true, we’ll have celebration photos to share with you in next week’s edition.
KOSHER CORNER — Check out the new Kosher Corner column. On the second week of each month you will find news about the Vaad as well as a new kosher recipe. If you have anything you think might be good for this column, be sure to contact Rabbi Mendel Segal at 913-223-1200 or .
THE FOLLY PRESENTS PETER NERO — Grammy-Award winning pianist Peter Nero makes his Folly Jazz Series concert debut on Saturday, Nov. 5, featuring his unique crossover jazz interpretations of the Great American Songbook, including works by Leonard Bernstein and George Gershwin. With 68 recordings to his credit, Nero has recently been nominated for a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
This year is the 50th anniversary of Nero’s first album, which was recorded in 1961 and won him the “Best New Artist” Grammy that year. Since then, he has received another Grammy, garnered 10 additional nominations and released 68 albums.
For information regarding Nero’s performance at the Folly Theater, located at 12th and Central in Kansas City, Mo., call the box office at 816-474-4444, or visit www.follytheater.org or ticketmaster.com.
