Opening Night

A NY Evening Honoring Sharon Haber
Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012
5:30 p.m. Reception, Phillips Social Hall
with jazz music by the Keith Oxman Trio
7 p.m. Program & Film, Elaine Wolf Theatre, MACC

Tickets start at $150, please click the “ticket prices” link on the right for more info or click the “box office” button to purchase. Tickets and special packages can also be reserved by calling  (303) 316-6360.

Sharon Haber, 2012 Mizel Arts and Culture
Center Cultural Achievement Honoree
How do you describe the incomparable Sharon Haber? Passionate dynamo.
Warmly hilarious. Eclectic and sophisticated. A truly unforgettable personality.
And now… 2012 Mizel Arts & Culture Center Cultural Achievement honoree.
Sporting a unique blend of street smarts, impish wit, grassroots savvy and
finely honed aesthetic sensibilities, Sharon Haber embodies the spirit of
Jewish cultural service. Sharon’s passion for the arts began at age 10 when
she saw her first foreign film, La Strada. Her fondest memories are rooted in
her childhood in New York City: concerts in Central Park, jazz in Greenwich
Village, riding the subway and pizza by the slice (eaten properly – folded in
half). Sharon came to Denver, kicking and screaming, with her husband
Jeffrey, in the early 70s. Sharon says “after crying every day for three years,
her wonderful life in Denver began the minute she started working as art
director at the JCC,” a post she held into the early 80s. Sharon is thrilled to
now be in the position to give back to our community through her volunteer
work for the Denver Jewish Film Festival over the last six years. Under her
leadership, the film festival has experienced unprecedented growth and
become an essential part of the Colorado cultural landscape. Her unbridled
spirit of commitment and boundless enthusiasm provide a solid foundation
for the festival’s colossal success.

About the Film:

Restoration
Director: Yossi Madmoni
2011/Israel/90 minutes
Hebrew with English Subtitles
Fidelman’s life is turned upside down when his longtime partner in their furniture
restoration business suddenly passes away. With the business on the
edge of bankruptcy, his son Noah, who has no appreciation for antiques, is
eager to close the business, demolish the building and build a new apartment
complex. But, a mysterious stranger appears, and Fidelman sees new
possibilities for the business. The film comes alive through complex and
multi-layered characters and their relationships form the foundation of the
film. Like fine antique furniture, this film is full of subtleties and nuances to
be savored and enjoyed long after the film is over. Colorado Premiere
—Roberta Bloom
Selected Awards & Festivals
Nominated for 11 Ophirs (Israeli Academy Awards), Winner of Best Film at the
Jerusalem Film Festival; Dramatic Screenwriting Award at Sundance