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Behind the Scenes at SNL with Set Designer Melissa Shakun
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 • 11 Sivan 5783
6:00 PM - 7:30 PMBeth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117Melissa Shakun, Designer and Art Director for Saturday Night Live on NBC, will answer all of our questions about what it is like to design sets for SNL. She will tell us about the career path that led her to SNL, describe what her job entails on a day-to-day basis and share entertaining anecdotes from her experiences with this iconic television show and its guests. Ms. Shakun, who grew up at Beth El, has won two Emmys for her work as a set designer, for SNL in 2021 and for Jesus Christ Superstar Live! on NBC in 2018. She was also nominated for an Emmy in 2022.
Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Registration closes Tuesday, May 30, at 12pm.
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Back by popular demand! Come join the Men’s Club at Dunkin’ Donuts Park to see the Hartford Yard Goats play the Harrisburg Senators (the Washington Nationals AA minor league affiliate)! Our seats, in the Hartford Terrace section along the first-base side, are in a shaded, private section. Your ticket will allow you free exclusive access to the Yard Goats Club, an air conditioned indoor section with great views of the game, comfortable seating, and higher-end food and liquor options not available at the general concession stands. And yes, fries, hot dogs, and beer are also available there. You can go to this private section when you want to take a break from your field seats, get refreshments, and schmooze with others. Our group will be recognized at the game. There will be a shout out for the Beth El Men's Club! One of us will get to throw out a first pitch! There may be other surprises! Kids run the bases after the game! Tickets are limited, so you are urged to put in your RSVP as soon as possible. You may request to be seated with others who are placing their RSVP separately. -
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Sunday, Aug 4th 8:30a to 1:30p
You can make a lasting impact with an amazing mitzvot by helping the American Red Cross! Please help us make a difference by donating blood at Beth El Temple. Please call 1.800.733.2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter: WeHa to schedule your appointment. Volunteers are also needed for registration and snacks, please call the office to sign up to volunteer. You can also save up to 15 minutes on the day of your appointment, by simply visiting www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions. Everyday heroes like you can help save up to three lives with just one blood donation. Thank you for giving the gift of life.
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