Spinning Gold

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The 2009 national dreidel-spinning champion is a Bay Area non-Jew named Johnny Hei'z; the 2010 champion will be trophied soon. Hei'z is the star of the latest episode of RitLab: After-Work DIY Art-Making, which as far as we can tell, is a catchall phrase the museum came up with to mean “many different kinds of fun you can have with us.” True, the series always includes some crafty-doo to keep your hands busy, but other than that, it's all snacks, looking at cool stuff, music, or relaxing with friends. Tonight, Johnny Hei'z is in the room, and you bet he's ready to spin that thing. Show him what's up and for how long, right? The times to beat are in the 15-to-17-second range, and in official competition are often measured inside a “Spinagogue,” a new gadget allowing for greater accuracy and requiring greater subtlety than your standard tabletop. Additionally, some very fancy chocolate people show off their making skills and give out fair-trade gelt, and your craftiness can be unleashed on mini tote bags.
Thu., Dec. 2, 6 p.m., 2010

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