The Jewish Museum Kicks Off Their Fall Family Concert Series With FUNKEY MONKEYS

Funkey Monkeys will perform two concerts for families at The Jewish Museum on Sunday, October 10 at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm. Described as "Seinfeld meets the Wiggles," this uniquely hip six-member band incorporates funny sketches and improvised bits, along with their special brand of funky kid's music, ranging from driving afrobeat to ethereal ballads. Funkey Monkeys will perform everything from their new single, "Baba Ganoush (Do You Want To Eat A Pita?)" to recent hits such as "Mustache" and "Cupcake," plus old favorites like "Ribbit Ribbit" and "Joshua Fit The Battle of Jericho."

Tickets are $16 per adult; $11 per child; $13 adult Jewish Museum family level member; and $9 child Jewish Museum family level member. This concert is for children ages 2 to 6. Adults are asked to accompany their children. For further information regarding family programs at The Jewish Museum, the public may call 212.423.3337. Tickets for programs at The Jewish Museum can be purchased online at the Museum's web site, www.thejewishmuseum.org.

Joshua Sitron, composer and musical director for Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer, conceived of Funkey Monkeys in 2000. The debut album, FunkeyMonkeys!, was recorded in 2001, and featured some of Broadway and television's best child stars. Soon after, Sitron (keyboard) began getting requests to hire the 'monkeys' to play live and formed a band, including Carey White (vocals), Mike Gold (balloons), Brian Carter (drums), Stuart Bogie (saxophone) and Eric Beyondo (trumpet). They take inspiration from diverse sources such as The Muppet Show's breaking of the 4th wall, Saturday Night Live's combination of sketch comedy and music, and Moulin Rouge's freedom to mix and match original and cover music in medleys and mash-ups. The Funkey Monkeys band made their live stage debut in September 2003. The band's albums include Sing, Dance, and Underpants; Tastes Like Chicken; and Mustache. Their most recent album, Jewish 'Til You're Satisfied, was released in 2008 and features seriously funked up Jewish classics.

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The Edgar M. Bronfman Center for Education's school and family programs are supported by endowed funds established by the Bronfman Family, the Muriel and William Rand Fund, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, the Helena Rubinstein Foundation, Rosalie Klein Adolf, the Kekst Family, and Mrs. Ida C. Schwartz in memory of Mr. Bernard S. Schwartz. We thank the following for their generosity: The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, the Kekst Family, MetLife Foundation, J.E. and Z.B. Butler Foundation, JPMorgan Chase, May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, Inc., Alpern Family Foundation, The Pumpkin Foundation at the request of Joseph H. and Carol F. Reich, L'Oreal USA, Inc., Rose M. Badgeley Residuary Charitable Trust, Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, George and Frances Armour Foundation, Michael Tuch Foundation, Jewish Community Youth Foundation, the Theatre Development Fund's TAP Plus program in cooperation with the New York State Council on the Arts, The Jewish Museum Volunteer Organization, and other donors. We gratefully acknowledge public support from: New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, New York City Department of Youth and Community Development, New York City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Council Member Daniel R. Garodnick , Council Member Brad Lander, Council Member Mark Weprin, and other City Council Members. The Access Family Workshop is made possible by the J.E. and Z.B. Butler Foundation.

About The Jewish Museum
Widely admired for its exhibitions and educational programs that inspire people of all backgrounds, The Jewish Museum is the preeminent institution exploring the intersection of 4,000 years of art and Jewish culture. The Jewish Museum was established on January 20, 1904 when Judge Mayer Sulzberger donated 26 ceremonial art objects to The Jewish Theological Seminary of America as the core of a museum collection. Today, The Jewish Museum maintains an important collection of 26,000 objects - paintings, sculpture, works on paper, photographs, archaeological artifacts, ceremonial objects, and broadcast media.

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Museum hours are Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, 11am to 5:45pm; Thursday, 11am to 8pm; and Friday, 11am to 4pm. Museum admission is $12.00 for adults, $10.00 for senior citizens, $7.50 for students, free for children under 12 and Jewish Museum members. Admission is free on Saturdays. For general information on The Jewish Museum, the public may visit the Museum's website at http://www.thejewishmuseum.org or call 212.423.3200. The Jewish Museum is located at 1109 Fifth Avenue at 92nd Street, Manhattan.