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90s pop sensation Natalie Imbruglia will be performing this summer on August 31, at the Hichal HaTarbut in Tel Aviv.  Natalie’s hits include Torn, Big Mistake, Smoke, and Beauty On The Fire. Her concert in Israel is part of her world tour promoting her latest album.

The next fun event to support the no-alcohol, no smoking music club for Jerusalem youth will take place at Mike's Place in Tel Aviv on Friday July 8th from 1-4pm. Join the Sobar band, Libi Hart, Eli Marcus, Assaf Ganzman, SheRock and more for a fun 60's music. Also see Sobar’s crowdfunding site.

Israel’s rhythmic gymnastics team won the gold medal in the clubs and hoops category at the European Championships in Holon, Israel.  The team also won a silver medal for its ribbon routine, and the bronze in the all-around competition.

Genesis Prize-winner Itzhak Perlman has said he will donate his $1m prize money to music education and helping people with disabilities.  The Israeli-American violinist, was awarded the ‘Jewish Nobel’ for his accomplishments as a musician, teacher and advocate for the disabled.

Israeli gymnast Alex Shatilov claimed a gold medal in his final event before the Rio Olympics, finishing in first place in the floor final at the World Challenge Cup competition in Anadia, Portugal.

Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren was in Israel to host the Genesis Prize. And she had some more nice things to say about this country of ours.

40-acre Gan Sacher is Jerusalem’s largest public park.  Built in 1963, it is to be made safer and greener.  The upgrade includes smart lighting, new irrigation, photovoltaic panels, electric bike and smart phone charging stations, park-wide public Wi-Fi and … a coffee shop.

Israel News Talk Radio (INTR) is a new online radio station for Israeli news and talk programming in English.  It says it provides an inside voice on what is happening on the ground in Israel and is committed to candid and straightforward reporting of Israeli news, events and current affairs.

The third annual Whisky Live Israel show will take place on June 29-30 at the Avigdor Complex Tel Aviv, with more than 250 different whiskies from all around the globe.

The Los Angeles Dodgers is the first Major League Baseball (MLB) team to sign an Israeli citizen to a contract.  Pitcher Dean Kremer was drafted by the San Diego Padres last year , but did not sign with them.  Kremer played for Israel in the 2014 European Championships.