Karen Golden began telling stories at the dinner table at the age of three and playing the saxophone at eight. Today her table is the size of North America! USA today said, "Karen's mesmerizing stories marry age-old values with rollicking saxophone and amazing sound effects. You'll find the tunes, the tastes and the traditions of Jewish people from Eastern Europe to the Santa Monica Pier." Karen tells Jewish, multicultural, personal and family stories and has developed and presented over thirty commissioned works on the history of cities, organizations and people. Audiences from coast to coast have applauded her work as a performer, published author, teacher and recording artist.

California State University, Northridge (2008), Celebrating Jewish New Year, Skirball Museum and Cultural Center - Los Angeles, CA (2008), Nextbook Festival, UCLA - Los Angeles, CA (2008), The Life Of Maria Merian, Getty Center - Los Angeles, CA (2008)