
Dec 30, 2024
"How Do You Get To Carnegie Hall or Winter JazzFest?"
There’s a famous joke: Tourists in New York ask a man, “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” He replies, “Practice, practice.” As the year...


Dec 16, 2024
Okonomi Latke Recipe
Hybrid of Japanese Okonomi yaki and Latke! Chag Chanukkah Sameach on Christmas!


Dec 11, 2024
8 Misconceptions I Had About Chanukkah Before Becoming Jewish
By Meg Okura As an immigrant and a convert, navigating the transition wasn’t always easy—I uncovered hundreds of misconceptions about...


Dec 6, 2024
SJO Names Meg Okura the Winner of the 9th Annual George Duke Commissioning Prize!
Symphonic Jazz Orchestra Names Meg Okura the Winner of the 9th Annual George Duke Commissioning Prize!


Dec 5, 2024
The Irony of Banning the Bible and Controversial Books in a World Full of Internet
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and connection, but it can also spark lively debates. This year, a conversation with someone I...