The Band’s Visit, set in Israel in 1996, tells of the adventure of an Egyptian Army Band who find themselves marooned in the small, seemingly forgettable town of Bet Hatikva. What started as a misunderstanding at the border became a story that is truly remarkable. It is about unlikely friends that just happened upon each other, transcending cultural and linguistic boundaries to form lasting ties. This story is told through the group of mismatched individuals: the strong female lead, the loner, the misunderstood, the underdog, and the determined man who spends all day and night by a telephone booth. It is a story of hope, of perseverance, of subtle humor, but most importantly it is a tale of strangers whose lives become intertwined. This story transcends time itself, incorporating timeless figures like Chet Baker, Oum Kalthoum, Omar Shariff. Bet Hatikva and its exceptional residents transform this city into an exciting and unforgettable city that you long to visit right before your eyes. “Nowhere with a B,” becomes frozen in time encapsulating this story, a story that will stay with me and with many, for a long time to come.