Tues. 9-11PM (Israel); 3-5PM (EST); 12-2PM (PT) Join TLV1 anchors Ilene Prusher and Gilad Halpern for LIVE coverage of Israel's election madness as the exit polls come out and the votes begin to be counted. We'll have TLV1 & Haaretz correspondents at the major campaign headquarters and special reports on the issues facing Israeli voters. Weds. 7AM (Israel); 1AM (EST); 10PM (PT) Listen to our special LIVE election panel of Noah Efron, Debra Kamin, and Gil Troy putting together the pieces of the jigsaw as the Israeli election results come in - that's when the political game really begins in the race to form a coalition.   Tune in LIVE at www.tlv1.fm

Hair reinvented: The Age of Aquarius for Millenials  The classic musical 'Hair' is back on stage in Israel, almost 50 years after its original premiere. The show stars Mei Finegold, who is playing the part of Dionne. She tells TLV1 that the best musicals need to be reinvented every 20 years. PuppetCinema breathes new life into old classics PuppetCinema is a new technique developed by New York-based theater director Zvi Sahar. He tells us how he brought back to life the classic Israeli novel The Road to Ein Harod with the help of a video camera, a puppet, and half a ton of salt. A night at the Nature Museum What do you do when you find yourself alone at Jerusalem's Nature Museum in the middle of the night? Michal Vaknin, director of the show The Opposite of Alive, in which visitors roam around the museum on their own, give us some tips. Wings of the wind: A musical tribute to Rabbi Froman  Israel's leading musicians have released a new project in which they composed and performed melodies for poems written by the late Rabbi Menachem Froman. Yedioth Ahronoth's Einav Schiff reviews the first single, Beri Sacharov's 'Adam.'   Music: Hair - AquariusBeri Sacharov - Adam

Filmmaker Nadav Lapid will join us, as his new film The Kindergarten Teacher opens in Israel, having clinched numerous awards in festivals around the world since it premiered in Cannes. The 27th edition of the Jerusalem International Book Fair will kick off next month, featuring writers and publishers from around the world, including novelists Erri de Luca from Italy and Anna Enquist from the Netherlands. We'll speak to Yoel Makov, the festival's CEO.  American jazz composer and trumpeter Christian Scott will make his debut concert in Israel this week, and we have tickets to give away. Check out our website and Facebook page. Israeli rock band Monica Sex is marking 20 years since the launch of their signature album Ptsaim Uneshikot - Wounds and Kisses. Yedioth Ahronoth's Einav Schiff will tell us whether they haven't lost their mojo. And finally, Sarah Peguine will tell us all we need to know about the latest and newest on the Tel Aviv artist.

The film weaver's craft The 'Film Weaver' exhibition that looks back at the work of Rona Doron, a veteran cinema costume designer who has worked on numerous film sets, including Walk on Water and Turn Left at the End of the World. Yasmin Sasson, one of the curators, joins us.   The romance of classical saxophone Amit Dubester was the first saxophonist to win at the Israel-America Cultural Foundation's Aviv competitions. He tells us why the saxophone is classed as a '(wood)wind' instrument, and hopes this win might change the perception of classical saxophone in Israel.   Dance moves and electro grooves Get the dance floor ready: Tel Aviv Volume, "The Electronic Music Platform of Tel Aviv," is happening right now for the second consecutive year. Adam Yechiel, the founding general manager, tells us this year's festival is bigger and better. Sarit Hadad succumbs to Beyonce Syndrome Israel's top female singer, Sarit Hadad, has walked in Beyonce's footsteps by releasing a surprise album, with no promotion or marketing of any kind. Yedioth Ahronoth's Einav Schiff says this is especially surprising coming from such a 'safe,' mainstream artist.   Music: Sarit Hadad - Chekiti Lo    

'Next to her' finally hits Israeli cinemas 'Next to her' ('At Li Layla'), a highly acclaimed movie that became the darling of the festival circuit last year, is finally released in Israel today. Director Assaf Kurman talks about the filmmaking process - a family affair - and explains why an editor is like a director's 'shrink.'   Let me be Blunt James Blunt, of 'You’re Beautiful' fame, will play his first gig in Israel next month - a one-off concert at Tel Aviv’s Nokia Arena. Yedioth Ahronoth’s Einav Schiff explains that Blunt served in the British Army in Kosovo, so he knows a thing or two about war zones. The magic voices of the Moran Youth Choir The Moran Choir from the Heffer Valley hits the road with a series of children’s shows that include folk songs, and songs from musicals and kids’ films. Naomi Faran, the choir’s musical director and conductor, tells us what children learn by singing in a choir.   Two Jews walk into a bar... Two Jews walk into a bar... Israeli comedian Yossi Tarablus tells us about his late-night stand-up show - in English - every Sunday at Tel Aviv's Jessica Bar. He also talks about performing stand-up in Nigeria and why he keeps his comedy personal.   What's OhSoArty this weekend? Sarah Peguine of OhSoArty fame tells us what's new on the Tel Aviv art scene, and recommends the best exhibitions to see this weekend.     Music:James Blunt - You're BeautifulDana Ivgi - At Li Layla

Run Noa Run 50 movies by 50 directors from 50 years of German cinema will be screened in cinemas across Israel this year, part of a celebration marking 50 years of Israeli-German diplomatic relations. Amir Yagel from the Goethe Institute in Tel Aviv tells us about the program. Choreographing the occupation After appearing at the Avignon Festival in Toulouse and Paris, the controversial dance piece 'Archive’ by Arkadi Zaides is coming to Israel. Zaides translates photographic footage from the B’Tselem Center into movement. He explains how the work was conceived. 'Granny-made soup': A very winter craving The Farmers’ Market is holding a festival called 'Savta-made soup' - a collaboration between the market’s farmers and Savta-Li, an organization that finds work placements for older women. We speak to Edna Horin, the granny behind Savta-Li. TLV State of Mind's song of 2014 Einav Schiff bids farewell to 2014 with the musical phenomenon of the year - the song 'Derech Hashalom' by Peer Tasi. Einav tries to explain how the song became the hit of 2014 almost overnight. What's OhSoArty in 2015? Sarah Peguine of OhSoArty fame tells us what's new on the Tel Aviv art scene, and recommends the best exhibitions to kick off 2015.   Music: Peer Tasi - Derech Hashalom

A springboard for young classical musiciansThe Aviv Competitions, a leading classical music event sponsored by the America-Israel Cultural Foundation, open this week for the 17th year running. Avigail Arnheim, the competitions' director, tells us all about it. The perennial poems of Haim Gouri"Haim Gouri - Made of Letters" is a new book-CD, complete with new renditions by popular Israeli singers of the works of the celebrated 91-year-old Israeli poet, whose career, spanning more than 70 years, has shaped virtually every aspect of Israeli culture. Yedioth Ahronot's Einav Schiff tells us about the project. Let's talk about sexSisters, Tel Aviv's pioneering sex shop, is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Co-owner Ayelet Koren tells us how it's done. Bread and Roses: Art for a causeThe ninth edition of Bread and Roses, an art sale for the benefit of the Women and Work project, will open over the weekend and include workshops and tours that are open to the public. Ruthie Amano, the chief guide, sheds some light. Oh so artySarah Peguine tells us about all that's new on the Tel Aviv art scene. Music: Shlomo Gronich - At the Last Moment Uri Brauner Kinrot - The Silence of the Sea

Comedy and the Jews: A force for change?Where and how was the link between Jews and comedy formed? This and many other questions will be addressed at Comedy for A Change, a conference taking place in Jerusalem next week. Omri Marcus, its mastermind and head of content, explains the goal. Food and culture collide at the Jewish Film FestivalClaudia Roden, the high priestess of Jewish cooking, will receive an award at Jerusalem's Jewish Film Festival next week. She also appears in food journalist Ronit Vered's 'Delicatessen,' a series of encounters between culture and food that feature in the Festival's program. Claudia and Ronit join us. A cellist, a pianist, and a flutist walk into a bar...64 Things Show is a new initiative that seeks to break the classical music mould. It brings together a cellist, a pianist, and a flutist for a concert complete with video art, pop songs, drama bits, and much more. Ira Givol, one of the trio, tells us how it all works. This charming man: Yossi Babliki eschews clichéYossi Babliki, one of Israel's most original singer-songwriters, has posted a near-comprehensive archive of his work online. Yedioth Ahronoth's Einav Schiff says if Morrissey's writing was translated into Hebrew, you would get Babliki's lyrics. What's OhSoArty this weekend?Our beloved Sarah Peguine of OhSoArty fame joins us for a discussion of what's new on Tel Aviv's art scene, and where we should be heading this weekend to discover new hidden artistic treasures.   Music: Yossi Babliki - VeNidme She Yeshu

Princess: Bringing the dark into the lightPrincess, a new feature film by Israeli director Tali Shalom Azar, has been selected for the prestigious Sundance Film Festival next month. Tali says she is pleased to bring such a dark and sensitive film into the light, and discusses its artistic collaborations. A new perspective for the Tel Aviv Museum of Art The new wing of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art will host under the banner 'Echo: Voice Museum Action' a series of music and dance performances that were written especially for this venue. Curator Dana Heller explains how it will work. Holiday of Holidays: The wisdom of the crowd Hanukah is fast approaching, and so is Haifa's Holiday of Holidays festival, which opens next week. Asaf Ron, director general of the Beit Hagefen Arab-Jewish Cultural Center, tells us this year's theme is freedom of speech through 'The wisdom of the crowd.' Create your own video game in just two-and-a-half hoursTel Aviv's Beit Ha'ir museum will be hosting workshops starting next week, open to young children and adults alike, on creating video games. Gal Pasternak, a high school student with a few original video games under his belt, tells us how it's done. What's OhSoArty this weekend? Our beloved Sarah Peguine of OhSoArty fame joins us for a discussion of what's new on Tel Aviv's art scene, and where we should be heading this weekend to discover new hidden artistic treasures.   Music: Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk

Mashina with Ehud Banai: A Family affair?The iconic Israeli rock band Mashina are starting a tour with Ehud Banai, Israel's number one troubadour, who's also the cousin of Mashina's lead vocalist, Yuval Banai. Yedioth Ahronoth's Einav Schiff tells host Ishai Golan about this winter's hottest show. A little bit of Broadway in Bat YamThe Israeli musical theater festival kicks off later this month in Bat Yam; it will provide a coveted public platform for four newly-written Israeli musicals. Karine Ben-Yosef, the musical director, says the show that won last year's competition has had national success. Israel Symphony Orchestra: Why Mahler?Next week, conductor Noam Sheriff will preside over a 300-strong Israel Symphony Orchestra Rishon LeZion for a special performance of Mahler's 'Symphony of a Thousand.' The orchestra's director Ariel Cohen says the performance will be big enough to impress. Artists support South Tel Aviv's unique cultural centerDafna Lichtman, the director of Levinsky Park's Garden Library - a unique cultural center in Tel Aviv's run-down south - tells us about a unique gala fundraiser they're organizing, in which some of Israel's most renowned artists will be donating works for sale. What's OhSoArty this weekend?Our beloved Sarah Peguine of OhSoArty fame joins us for a discussion of what's new on Tel Aviv's art scene, and where we should be heading this weekend to discover new hidden artistic treasures.   Music: Mashina with Ehud Banai - Yotse LaOr

Who are Israel’s cultural heroes?A new exhibition opening today at Beit Avi Chai in Jerusalem explores the important figures of Israel’s early days through caricatures of them that appeared in contemporary newspapers. The venue’s executive director, David Rozenson, tells us more. Is Beethoven better than Shakespeare?The internationally acclaimed Israeli pianist Shai Wosner joins us to talk about a series of concerts he is giving across Israel with cellist Ralph Kirshbaum, in which they cover Beethoven’s entire piano and cello repertoire. He also discusses how he approaches new music. Unlocking childhood memories with rock ‘n’ rollDrummer Roy Bar-Even introduces us to his band The Dreamers, a new super group that plays rock music to children. He says we’re all children deep down, and the band’s approach is to treat children like people rather than babies. Dinner Rush will get you drunk on foodDinner Rush is a pop-up art project that pays tribute to legendary Tel Aviv restaurants past and present. Co-director Ben Maharovsky explains how his wife came up with the idea of recreating a different restaurant every week in the same space – Nahalat Binyamin 48. What’s OhSoArty this weekend?Our beloved Sarah Peguine of OhSoArty fame joins us for a discussion of what’s new on Tel Aviv’s art scene, and where we should be heading this weekend to discover new hidden artistic treasures.

Reinventing Tel Aviv's white elephantTel Aviv's central bus station is a textbook example of a white elephant. But Next Station, a new art and design project by the Onya Collective, seeks to reconceptualize the city's most sinister urban space using art, agriculture, and micro-ecology. Bread and memory: Finding the roots of Polish cuisineThe Polish Culinary Week is returning to Tel Aviv and Haifa in a week's time. Haaretz food journalist Ronit Vered, the artistic director of the festival, tell's us about the unsung culinary secrets of Warsaw and its environs, almost lost in the annals of history. The maturation of the Batsheva dance companyThe Batsheva dance company will launch their 'Project Secus' next week, which combines four new works by the company's chief choreographer Ohad Naharin. Batsheva's Matan David talks about adapting dance pieces to different audiences. Move over Annie Lennox, Dikla has arrivedMizrahi singer Dikla, who has given a fresh twist to the popular genre, has just released a cover of the Eurhythmics' 'Here Comes the Rain Again.' Yedioth Ahronoth's Einav Schiff tells us whether Annie Lennox should start looking over her shoulder. What's OhSoArty this weekend?Our beloved Sarah Peguine of OhSoArty fame joins us for a discussion of what's new on Tel Aviv's art scene, and where we should be heading this weekend to discover new hidden artistic treasures.   Music: Dikla - Here Comes The Rain Again

Israeli art exhibition in Berlin displays special partnership Dozens of leading Israeli artists will showcase their works early next year at Berlin’s Martin Gropius Bau exhibition hall. This is the fruit of a special cooperation between the Tel Aviv Museum of Art and the museum of contemporary art in the German capital. Suzanne Landau, the chief curator of the Tel Aviv Museum, will be with us. Everything goes on new primetime comedy ‘Hakol Holech,’ everything goes, is a new primetime entertainment show on Channel 2. Muli Shulman, one of the cast members, shares the struggle of making us laugh every Friday night. Silent play showcases relationships through movement ‘Relationshit’ is a new silent play produced by an up-and-coming theatre ensemble in the southern city of Dimona. Cast member Zohar Green tells us about the show prior to its opening in Tel Aviv this weekend. You say tomato, I say Totemo Yedioth Ahronot’s Einav Schiff will tell us everything we need to know about musician Rotem Or, aka Totemo, who now boasts a new single, ‘Host.’   Music: Host – Totemo

The grande dame of Israeli Indie music Hadara Levin, Israel's queen of Indie music, joins us live in the studio! She discusses her career and performs her new single. Master pianist returns to Israel Ukrainian pianist Antonii Baryshevskyi, winner of this year's Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition, is back in Israel for a series of concerts this weekend. He'll tell us what's in store, and how his life has changed since he won the prestigious award. The Creators House creates an artistic space in Tel Aviv The Creators House, an artistic hub in Tel Aviv sponsored by the Israeli Association of Composers and Musicians, will be celebrating its second anniversary next week. Director Doron Medalie tells about this special venue and what she hopes to achieve with it. 'Is That You?' finds success in the States The film 'Is That You?' starring Alon Abutbul, is opening in cinemas across Israel following its outstanding festival appearance in New York. Director Dani Menkin will be with us to discuss the film and its success. Music: Oh Mama - Hadara Levin    

  Boston Jewish Film Festival presents young Jews reconnecting to their homeland The Boston Jewish Film Festival will kick off next week. Amy Geller, the artistic director, will be with us to tell us all about the festival, including the latest trends in Jewish film. Fringes, theater, and porcupines, oh my! Tel Aviv is gearing up for its major Fringe Theater Festival, as well as the Golden Porcupine award ceremony that will close it. Doron Tavory and Galit Giat, who are nominated for the best actor and best actress awards, respectively, will join us. The Hilltop' is translated to English to broaden audience and reach new heights The novel, 'The Hilltop,' which tells the story of an illegal outpost in the West Bank, is now being published in English. The book's author Assaf Gavron joins us to discuss his novel. What's Oh So Arty this week? Sarah Peguine of Oh So Arty fame tell us everything you wanted to know about this week on the Tel Aviv art scene, but you were too afraid to ask. Music:   Afghan Whigs- Debonair

Second annual ‘holiday’ gets filmgoers to the cinema for low prices Israel Cinema Day is celebrated in theaters throughout the country today, where all tickets cost only 10 shekels. Ellen Grinblat, head of the distribution company Film House, will be with us. Music festival provides free shows for those with special needs Musethica, a festival of community chamber concerts in Israel, is taking place this week. We talk to Musethica’s founder and violist, Avri Levitan, and with Turkish violinist, Hande Kuden, who will take part in the festival. Dances with shuk-goers Next week, contemporary dance will flood the passages of the Machaneh Yehuda market in Jerusalem, featuring Israeli dancers and choreographers dancing between the food stands. Elad Shechter, artistic director of the project, will dance us to the end of the meal. Next week’s tribute of famous Israeli monument Next week will mark 50 years since the construction of the Monument to the Negev Brigade by world-renowned sculptor Dani Karavan. Adi Engleman, the artistic director of the tribute, will tell us what we can expect at the ceremony. Ivri Lider’s new single marks the changing seasons Yediot Aharanot’s Einav Schiff will prelude the Israeli autumn with Ivri Lider’s new single. What’s Oh So Arty this week? We wrap up with Sarah Peguine of Oh So Arty fame, who will tell us about new art openings in Tel Aviv.

'Noir' is the new black in Tel Aviv Tel Aviv Noir, a compilation of short stories about the sinister side of Tel Aviv, will be launched in English at the beginning of November alongside a similar collection called Tehran Noir. Assaf Gavron, who co-edited the book with Israeli author Etgar Keret, joins us.   Arab heritage and contemporary art juxtaposed in Sakhnin Sakhnin's Arab Museum of Contemporary Art and Heritage will be the first ever museum of Arab heritage to be built in an Israeli-Arab city. Belu-Simion Fainaru, the artist who masterminded the project, says the mixture of contemporary art and heritage is unique.   Manofim: A very Jerusalem project Manofim project, the official event of the contemporary art scene in Jerusalem, opens next week. Rinat Edelstein, the project's co-artistic director, explains the origins of the festival, its relationship with the city of Jerusalem, and picks out her highlights.   Rediscover your 90s romantic: The mixtape is back Avi Schneebaum is the co-founder of Suan (an acronym for 'stayed up all night'), an Israeli start-up that's bringing the mixtape back into our lives. Avi says you can put as many songs as you like on your 'cassette,' and even design your own graphic doodles on it!   Music: j.viewz - Holding A Map

Dutch ambassador to don his orange cycling jersey Sovev Tel Aviv, the biggest cycling event in Israel, whizzes through our streets next week. The ambassador of the Netherlands, Casper Veldkamp, is the participant-of-honor; he tells us how he's already had his orange jersey fitted. Revolution Orchestra: Bringing musicians back from the grave Re:Play is a new audiovisual production by the Revolution Orchestra, where four Israeli composers dialogue with past musicians such as Freddie Mercury, Edith Piaf, and John Lennon. Zohar Sharon, the artistic director, explains how it really works. Space and intimacy at the One Square Meter poetry festival The One Square Meter poetry festival is coming to Jerusalem, along with over 80 of Israel's leading poets and musicians. Poet Gilad Meiri, one of the organizers, tells us what to expect, and about his plans to organize an international poetry festival in the city. Sun Kil Moon is coming to the Holy Land Israel is still reeling from a summer rife with cancellations, but international musician Mark Kozelek has just announced his plans to perform in Israel with his project Sun Kil Moon. Yedioth Ahronoth's Einav Schiff prepares us for Kozelek's visit. Music: Sun Kil Moon - I Can't Live Without My Mother's Love

An introduction to the Haifa International Film Festival The 30th edition of the Haifa International Film Festival, a must-do for every film buff in Israel, opens later this month. Our favorite film critic, Avner Shavit, tells us what films we absolutely cannot miss. Filmmakers capture the beauty and violence of sport in conflict One of the major events at the Haifa International Film Festival will be the screening of six films about sport that were jointly created by Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers. Yael Perlov, the project's artistic director, explains what makes this endeavor unique. From the Bible to the Palmach: A festival of Jewish music The Jewish music festival 'From the Bible to the Palmach' opens later this month in Jerusalem. Pianist Michal Tal explains the difference between Jewish and Israeli music, and tells us about the pieces she'll be performing. The magic of Uncle Leo, finally in the 'Queen's' English The hit children's book series 'Uncle Leo's Adventures' has been published in English in countries all over the world. Author Yannets Levi tells us who Uncle Leo is, and why children and adults alike fall for his magic. Music: Prince - FUNKNROLL Erwin Schulhoff expressionist piano piece - performed by Michal Tal

Remember Lipti T-Shirts, those popular crisp white t-shirts from the 80s and 90s printed with colorful scenes of Israel? Ruth Adler, the artist behind Lipti, explains how 20 years on, the artwork has been compiled into a book. Larry Kramer's 'The Normal Heart' on stage in Tel Aviv Director Lior Soroka tells us about The Normal Heart, a stage play he's directing by the Jewish-American writer Larry Kramer, which deals with the gay rights campaign of the 1980s. It's opening soon at the LGBTQ youth center in Tel Aviv. DrawBox: A virtual conversation between Holon and London Tomer Spector, head of special projects at the Holon Design Museum, tells us about a unique collaboration taking place soon between the Holon Design Museum and London's Victoria & Albert Museum - an interactive virtual word of drawings. What's OhSoArty in the new year? Sarah Peguine of OhSoArty fame tells us about three new Tel Aviv art exhibitions that are worth getting excited about in the new year. A musical gift is a personal gift on Rosh Hashanah Yedioth Ahronoth's Einav Schiff recommends four Israeli albums that would make excellent Rosh Hashana gifts, and explains what each choice of music might say about the recipient. Music: Alon Eder - Yombo Yardena Arazi - Abracadabra Hadas Kleinman & Aviv Bahar - A Bit of Simplicity Various - A Tribute to Kaveret

The Ophir Awards ceremony - the Israeli Oscars - is set for Sunday night. Our favorite film critic, Avner Shavit, tells us who to look out for, and reflects on the past year in Israeli cinema. A celebration of contemporary Israeli concert music The 17th edition of the Israeli Music Festival, four days of free concerts and events focusing on contemporary Israeli concert music, kicks off later this month. Dr. Boaz Ben Moshe, the festival's artistic director, tells us what to expect. Project 48: A blind date for dancers Israeli dancers and choreographers will go out on a 'blind date' on Friday night, as part of Project 48, which brings together dance professionals for first-time collaborations. Choreographer Dana Ruttenberg, who initiated the project, joins us. Curbing boredom since 1980: Prof. Rubik is in town Prof. Erno Rubik, the inventor of the famous cube, is giving a talk at Holon's Design Museum on Friday night. We speak to Amnon Zilber, director of the education department at Holon's Design Museum. What's OhSoArty this weekend? Sarah Peguine of OhSoArty fame gives us the lowdown on everything that's new in Tel Aviv's art world, including art-themed tours of the city, in English, this weekend only. Music: Keren Ann - Sugar Mama

'Blaumilch Canal': From screen to stage Ephraim Kishon's classic movie 'Blaumilch Canal' has been adapted to the stage of Tel Aviv's Cameri Theater by Guri Alfi and Eli Bijaoui. Eli describes how the idea for the adaptation came to fruition. 24-hour pianos in surround sound The '24 Hour Pianos' festival opens at the Jerusalem Center for the Performing Arts (JCPA) tonight - a musical marathon featuring keyboard masterpieces played by Israel's leading pianists. We're joined by Noga Arad of the JCPA. Connecting past and future: L-E-V's 'Killer Pig' Sharon Eyal and Gai Bahar's dance troupe L-E-V is returning to Israel with its new show 'Killer Pig'; Sharon Eyal explains that this technical, balletic piece connects her past with her future. Documenting Tel Aviv's 80s nightlife Rock'N'Black, a new photo exhibition dedicated to Tel Aviv's 1980s nightlife scene, has recently opened at the city's Eretz Israel Museum. Photographer Miri Davidovitz tells us she was at home among the Punk and New Wave crowd. We've caught the Infectzia bug again Eight years after it disbanded, cult band Infectzia is reuniting, and the fans are ecstatic. Yedioth Ahronoth's Einav Schiff analyzes Infectzia's immortality. Tel Aviv dons its poker face for Lady Gaga Time Out's Cholit Blau is counting down the minutes until Lady Gaga's Tel Aviv concert on Saturday. She describes what a Lady Gaga performance is like, and looks back on a difficult summer of international music in Israel. Music: Infectzia - Seret Shel Seks Lady Gaga - Bad Romance

Jerusalem's Sacred Music Festival: A preview Jerusalem's Sacred Music festival opens next week as part of the city's Season of Culture, and will feature hundreds of musicians from Israel and around the world. The festival's director, Gil Ron Shema, tells us what to expect. Victoria Hanna breathes life into Hebrew letters Vocal artist Victoria Hanna, who researches ancient sacred Hebrew texts and sets them to music, joins us ahead of her Tel Aviv concert on September 10, which kicks off her new tour. Bringing Hemingway the journalist to the Israeli reader Ernest Hemingway's book Byline, a compilation of journalistic reports, has recently been translated into Hebrew; we speak to Ilan Pen, Hemingway's Israeli publisher. Daniela Spector: Not to be forgotten Yedioth Ahronoth's Einav Schiff reviews Daniela Spector's new single, 'Kol Hazman Anachnu Shochachim' ('We Keep Forgetting'). Einav is a big fan... What's OhSoArty this weekend? Sarah Peguine of OhSoArty fame gives us her weekly rundown of art exhibition openings taking place in Tel Aviv over the weekend. Music: Victoria Hanna - Yonati Daniela Spector - Kol Hazman Anachnu Shochachim

Aharoni's culinary voyage around the world Celebrity chef Israel Aharoni and singer Gidi Gov recently launched the second season of their food show, now airing on Channel 10. Aharoni tells us whether there's anything new he can learn about food after so many years in the business. Making dance under fire As the ceasefire enters its third day, Tamir Ginz, chief choreographer of the Beer Sheva-based Kamea Dance Company, joins us as he concludes 50 days of making art under fire. 'Think dance' at the Diver Festival The Diver Festival of contemporary dance opens in Tel Aviv next week and will last for three consecutive weekends. Ido Feder, the festival director, tells us what we can expect. Hayehudim: Back with a bang? Yedioth Ahronoth's Einav Schiff joins us to discuss Hayehudim's much-anticipated new single - the band's first in seven years. What's OhSoArty this weekend? Sarah Peguine of OhSoArty fame gives us her weekly rundown of art exhibition openings taking place in Tel Aviv over the weekend. Music: Hayehudim - Zug Yonim (Love Birds)

Hilly Boimel's Reality Dance Guitarist and singer Hilly Boimel is working on her second solo album. She joins us in the studio ahead of her concert in Tel Aviv next week. Jerusalem International Chamber Music Festival Preparations are underway for the 17th Jerusalem International Chamber Music Festival, which runs in September. We talk to the festival's producer, Hana Manch, about this year's program. Don't be shy, seal it with a kiss! Katherina Vasiliadis tells us about her project 'Oscula,' a performance in which people start kissing in the middle of the street. It's part of the Israel Museum's 'Contact Point' event, which takes place at the end of this month. Immortalizing the White City We talk to German photographer Stephanie Pietschmann, whose project 'Urban Diversity' immortalizes buildings in Tel Aviv, and will be exhibited at Maze 9 in the autumn. What's OhSoArty this weekend? Sarah Peguine of OhSoArty fame gives us her weekly rundown of exhibition openings taking place in Tel Aviv over the weekend. Music: Hilly Boimel - Reality Dance