
Enjoy the music and commentary of Ben Sidran, world-renowned pianist and producer, singer and composer, as he discusses his book There Was a Fire: Jews, Music and the American Dream. From the piano, Sidran will offer insights into the stunningly disproportionate influence on American music and culture by Jewish musical giants like Berlin, Gershwin and Streisand to modern-day originals like Lenny Kravitz, Matisyahu and the Hip Hop Hoodies. Free, but advance registration required. Sign up online at www.milwaukeejewish.org. Rubenstein Pavilion, 1410 N. Prospect Avenue.