How did Blues and rock and roll enter the mainstream? Philip and Leonard Chess, tough Jewish immigrants from Poland, brought the Blues sound onto the national stage, including Blues greats Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley and Etta James. "Who Do You Love" features authentic musical performances and a hit-filled score while telling the story of two brothers who played a key role in the emergence of the Blues as a mainstay of popular American music.

A rockin' Blues concert, a special reception, the "Who Do You Love" movie, a tribute to our founders, Fagie Rosen and Burt Epstein, and long-time supporters, Gloria and Ken Levy, in honor of the Film Festival's 20^th year, and a surprise guest are part of what's in store for you at the 2011 special opening night event. Held for the second year in a row at the Visual and Performing Arts Center, DeAnza College, Cupertino, the evening will be a smilin' affair with lots of great music. Special tickets are required.

You won't want to miss this very special event!

Opening Night:
Saturday, October 22, 7:30 p.m.

Location:
De Anza College Visual and Performing Arts Center (VPAC)
21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino

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Opening Night Event


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Sunday, Oct. 30, 4:30 p.m.: After the film, "Killing Kasztner: The Jew Who Dealt With Nazis", hear from Gaylen Ross, director of the film.

Thursday, Nov 3, 7:30 p.m.: After the film “Amos Oz: The Nature of Dreams", hear from Arie Dubnov, Ph.D., Stanford professor and scholar of Israeli intellectual history.

Saturday, Nov 5, 1 p.m.: After the film, "The Concert", Boris Vladimirsky, Ph.D., will join us for a discussion on the experience of Jewish musicians living in the USSR.

Sunday, Nov 6, 5:30 p.m.: After the film, “Precious Life", Dr. Robert Pearl will moderate a discussion with Filmmaker Shlomi Edlar, who will join us from Tel Aviv via Skype.

Thursday, Nov 17, 7:30 p.m.: After the film "A Matter of Size", Big Joe and another sumo wrestler will join us for a mini-Sumo demonstration.

Sunday, Nov 20, 3 p.m.: After the film, "100 Voices: A Journey Home", the audience will be treated to a special cantorial concert by Cantor Devorah Felder-Levy of Congregation Shir Hadash, Cantor Meeka Simerly of Temple Emanu-El, and Rabbi Philip Ohriner of Congregation Beth David.