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Here are headlines of stories
and news items to be found in this issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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ONLINE website.
DAVID POMERANZ SINGS SELECTIONS
FROM "CHARLIE CHAPLIN" AND MORE
BARBARA BRUSSELL SINGS SOMETHING
FOR EVERYONE
SUZANNE PITTSON PRESENTS
THE MUSIC OF FREDDIE HUBBARD
ANDREW SUVALSKY LIVE! AT
THE BLUE NOTE
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX
GUEST TONIGHT COMPOSER SCOTT FRANKEL
BACA FUND RAISER EVENTS SET
FOR THIS WEEKEND - JANUARY 19th & 20th
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" SUNDAY
PRE-EMPTED FOR MID-WINTER FUND DRIVE
MAC POST-HOLIDAY NIGHT OUT
MONDAY JANUARY 22nd AT THE TRIAD
THE IRIDIUM JAZZ BRUNCH SUNDAY
WITH ANNETTE SANDERS
FOLKLORE PRODUCTIONS HOLDS
50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
AMERICAN CLASSICS PRESENTS
MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE JAZZ AGE
"HEARTBREAKER - A MEMOIR OF
JUDY GARLAND" AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
LIGHTENING MY LOAD OPENS
AT DON'T TELL MAMA FEBRUARY 4TH
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HERE & THERE
The cold is finally here
and seems that it will be around for a while, with some snow forecast
for the weekend. Meantime, I have been a little under the weather, and
I am not quite sure why. I was out on Tuesday night to attend the benefit
in memory of Dottie Burman at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street,
NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) - it was totally sold out - and afterwards stopped for a quick snack
before catching the subway back to Queens. There must have been something
wrong with the food because within an hour my tummy was feeling queasy
and when I got home I could not get to sleep. I spent the night tossing
and turning, and when my stomach finally settled down, it was nearly
10:00 am on Wednesday!
Making matters
just a bit worse is the cold - it hovered in the low 20s most of the
day yesterday, and rather than risk getting sicker by going to any
shows last night I set about resting and relaxing. I am not quite
sure if I will make it out and about tonight. My room seems to be
the coldest one in the apartment since the two large windows on one
wall seem to be on the windy side of the house. I am sitting right
now in front of the computer with a blanket wrapped around me to keep
out the cold.
I ended up
spending most of yesterday in bed, unable to eat very much and even
skipping my usual morning cup(s) of coffee. I was able to get about
a half dozen cabaret news items on the website, but not as many as
I planned. So, this issue will be a little on the short side so I
can spend the rest of the day getting caught up with the press releases
and other items that I still have on hand. At least I got all the
January news items up, and even a few early February items.
I hope that the non-NYC subscribers
were not too bored by the rather lengthy comments on MAC (Manhattan
Association of Cabarets) in Monday's issue. I want to continue a bit
today (as promised) with some suggestions - and actually many of these
comments can be applied to cabaret organizations anywhere.
THE PRIMARY
TASK OF ANY CABARET ORGANIZATION SHOULD BE TO FURTHER AND PROMOTE
THE ART AND ARTISTS OF CABARET. This is what we are about here at
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, and this is what any organization of cabaret
performers, fans and venues should concentrate on. My impression of
what went wrong at MAC was that their efforts all seemed to be directed
at the Awards phase of their program, and in an attempt to restructure
the awards process they lost sight of what should be their primary
objectives, and lost the support of many in the cabaret community.
THE VERY CONCEPT
THAT THE MAC MEMBERS ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO DISCERN QUALITY IN CABARET
WAS A SLAP IN THE FACE TO ALL. Over the years the MAC voters have
done an extremely good job of choosing the best and the finest in
cabaret to receive the annual awards. Now, everyone has a different
view of what constitutes quality cabaret, but to turn over the decision
as to what is to be recognized to a small committee flies in the face
of what the awards are about: the choice of the membership. To eliminate
some performers/performances from the nominations based on the opinions
of a few takes away that premise.
For example,
very often I find that cabaret shows that I feel are terrific are
panned by one or more other journalists and reviewers. And very often
I discover my negative feelings towards a particular performance are
contradicted by other reviewers. I sometimes wonder if I have seen
the same show (and sometimes this is the case). Recently another reviewer
took issue with my high praise for a performance - we saw the show
on different nights, and apparently there were some technical issues
and even some health issues that caused the two performances to be
so different. When hundreds of voters take part in the choices instead
of a "chosen few" there is less likelihood that a very fine show would
be cut from the running because of a single poor performance.
EVERY CABARET
ORGANIZATION NEEDS TO TAKE IMMEDIATE STEPS TO BURNISH THE IMAGE OF
CABARET. It is very strange that in the past few years, the art of
cabaret has been mocked and degraded by folks who do not understand
the unique and important place that cabaret performance plays in the
world of live entertainment. Cabaret performers themselves often take
part in this movement - some even taking on the label of "jazz performer"
- some even avoid the word "cabaret" in their press releases. Many
of these performers originally counted on the cabaret venues and patrons
to build their followings and perfect their craft, but when they reached
a certain level, turned their backs on cabaret - almost rewriting
their own biographies to eliminate the word cabaret!
Performers
often joke about how there is "no money to be made" in cabaret. Well,
cabaret is mostly "self produced" performance, so indeed the performer
bears the brunt of the costs. But every other form of the live entertainment
arts is in the same boat, with the losses hitting the investors and
sponsors. If cabaret venues received the same investor, sponsor and
public funding, the tax breaks and press coverage that is available
to other forms of live entertainment, things might be a little different.
I also feel that there is an inordinate amount of homophobia directed
towards cabaret, in spite of the fact that the proportion of gays
performing and supporting cabaret is not much different than present
in other live entertainment areas. I suppose it is partly because
cabaret performers are more open about their own personality and sexuality
that cabaret has been singled out in this way.
A suggestion
to MAC would be to contact the other cabaret organizations and enlist
them all in a coordinated effort to get the truth about cabaret out
to the public. Perhaps as a group they could enlist a few marketing
and/or promotion experts to advise on methods to bring about this
change in the public perception about cabaret.
GOOD PRESS
RELATIONS ARE A CORNERSTONE OF GOOD PUBLIC RELATIONS. All cabaret
organizations must maintain good relationships with members of the
press (print and electronic). Instead of responding to criticism with
attacks, name calling, threats, etc., when criticism is leveled there
should be immediate attempt at dialogue in private between the organization's
leaders and the critic. Writers are expected to express their own
point of view - and only when it comes to questions of fact should
the cabaret organization react - and that should not be done in public,
but rather one-on-one so that the writer has a chance to write a correction
of factual errors (just be sure you have your facts straight). It
is significant to note the large number of cabaret press writers who
opted not to attend last year's MAC award show.
SECRECY BREEDS
MISTRUST. Cabaret organizations should be as honest. complete and
straightforward as possible in communicating with their members. Financial
matters should be openly revealed and discussed. If there is nothing
to hide, why hide it?
MAC MEMBER
VENUES SHOULD BE ASKED TO RENEW THEIR MEMBERSHIPS ANNUALLY. Currently
there is a 1-time, lifetime membership required (which is lower than
the regular membership fee). Requiring annual renewal would provide
some increased income to MAC, but more importantly would require MAC
to show annually to the venues, as it must do annually to the other
members, that being a member of MAC is important and valuable. I know
of one instance where a club held off joining MAC because they could
see absolutely no value to the club of a MAC membership. Annual renewal
would also provide members with a clue as to how much the venues support
their performers - by joining MAC they demonstrate their continued
support of the cabaret community and its programs and goals.
In this connection,
I have lost count of how many years ago it was promised at a MAC annual
meeting that special decals were being created that could be displayed
prominently at each member club. I get around to a lot of clubs and
have yet to see such a decal displayed.
I will have
more to say on Monday. Stay tuned.
THIS & THAT
I've added this new section
to mention news items that come my way but unconnected to any specific
cabaret event, or at least of a more general cabaret nature. For example:
Several folks have written
in asking what Don Schaffer, of the now defunct Danny's Skylight Room,
is up to next. Well, Don has several irons in the fire that, while not
firm, should be very exciting. One involves a cabaret series to be held
in a new venue in a well known Chelsea restaurant. If successful, the
owner will officially open the space to full-time cabaret. Details to
be announced when finalized.
More firm
news is that Don has teamed with writer/producer John Hoglund as major
concert promoters at the legendary LOEW'S PARADISE THEATER (2403 Grand
Concourse, Bronx, NY - 718-220-6143 - http://www.theparadisetheater.com/
). This 4,000 seat venue has a long history dating back to 1928 and
was New York's first opera house. George Burns, Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra
once played there and it was once considered one of the top major
venues in the United States. It has undergone a gorgeous multi-million
dollar restoration and re-opened its doors over a year ago. Many Grammy
winning Latin and American artists have played there since the re-opening.
Both John and Don have (separately) produced artists and high-profile
benefits over the years. This is their first collaboration. Legendary
Irish tenor Ronan Tynan, Tony Bennett and Chita Rivera are scheduled
to be on the 2007 roster.
And Jerry Scott - who was
at the piano 4 or 5 nights a week at DANNY'S? For now you can catch
Jerry at RUBY FRUIT (531 Hudson Street, NYC - 212-929-3343 - http://www.rubyfruitnyc.com/
) on Wednesday nights and also on Sundays during brunch. Call the venue
for exact times.
Scott Siegel has announced
the names and affiliations of the judges for the 2007 NY Nightlife Awards,
which will be held at THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929
- http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/
) on Monday, January 29th at 7:00 pm. The folks voting this year were
Kirsten Ames - U.S. Comedy Arts Festival, Michael Anthony - WHPC - 90.3
Fm, Jazz Journalist, Jane Borden - Time Out NY, David Drake - Playbill.Com,
Adam Feldman - Time Out NY, David Finkle - The Village Voice, Erin Rose
Foley - HBO, Will Friedwald - New York Sun, Steve Futterman - The New
Yorker, Ira Gittler - Jazz Improv and Downbeat, David Hajdu - The New
Republic, Stu Hamstra - Cabaret Hotline Online, Harry Haun - National
Playbill, Celia Ipiotis - Eye On The Arts, David Kenny - WBAI Radio,
Peter Leavy - Cabaret Scenes, Rob Lester - Edge.Com, Brian Scott Lipton
- Theatermania.Com, Chris Mazzilli - Gotham Comedy Club, Keith Meritz
- Cabaret Scenes, David Noh - Gay City News, David Perozzi - ABC-TV,
Rex Reed - The New York Observer, Roy Sander - Formerly Back Stage and
Citysearch, Barbara Siegel - Talkinbroadway.Com & Theatermania.Com,
Scott Siegel - Talkinbroadway.Com & Theatermania.Com, Jonathan Warman
- HX Magazine, K.Leander Williams - Time Out NY and Matt Windman - AM
NY.
Are the days of cabaret coverage
about to end at BACK STAGE magazine? After more than 22 years of consistent
coverage, the powers that be at BACK STAGE, the industry's leading trade
publication, seem to be cutting back even more on its coverage of cabaret.
This is a truly sad situation for the cabaret, comedy and jazz communities
at a time when coverage is needed more than ever. Currently, the famed
"Bistro Bits" column, which used to appear weekly, only runs once a
month in print (there is just a hard-to-find ongoing "blog" on the website
filled with reviews that started about a year ago). Word is that the
change was strictly a "corporate" decision made when BACK STAGE EAST
merged full time with BACK STAGE WEST last year.
This vital
column and the features have been pivotal in launching many cabaret/jazz
careers and was started by long-time cabaret supporter and editor-in-chief
Sherry Eaker's late father, Ira Eaker, who co-founded the magazine.
One of cabaret's most ardent and outspoken champions, the late Bob
Harrington's Bistro Bits' columns were a "must read" for years. This
continued after his passing with excellent writers like John Hoglund,
the late Martin Schaeffer, Roy Sander, Scott & Barbara Siegel and
David Finkle (David & John are currently the ongoing cabaret reviewers.)
Aside from endless astute reviews, columns devoted to helping cabaret
artists get started and many "how to" articles as well as important
announcements and other cabaret-related items, this column has been
a constant in the cabaret community. Hopefully, that will continue
and not fall victim to another corporate America blunder. Hopefully
too, the Bistro awards will continue as in the past. In recent years,
the once public event that attracted hundreds annually, has become
an invitation-only private event.
NOW FOR MORE NEWS ABOUT CABARET
In an effort to cut down
on "repeated" events, except for announcements of programs offered by
cabaret membership organizations, and shows where guests change weekly,
cabaret news items will usually appear just once in the newsletter.
The CABARET NEWS pages on the website are updated regularly, and cover
all areas of the world.
SPECIAL LATE BREAKING NEWS
I am sure you will find information
in this issue you haven't read anywhere else - at least until today!
lease note that in most instances more detailed information and photo
are on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website. Just click on the links provided.
DAVID POMERANZ SINGS SELECTIONS
FROM "CHARLIE CHAPLIN" AND MORE
Singer/songwriter David Pomeranz
will perform for one night only on Sunday, January 21st at 7:00 pm at
THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). From his classics, "Born For You," "It's In Every One Of Us," "Tryin'
To Get the Feeling Again," and "The Old Songs"to his recent chart success
with Missy Elliot, David's music goes right to the heart. SEE FULL STORY
ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070121Pomer.shtml
BARBARA BRUSSELL SINGS SOMETHING
FOR EVERYONE
In her special "Birthday
Eve" celebration, Barbara Brussell returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE
BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) on Saturday, January 20th at 7:00 pm, with Musical Director Tedd Firth
at the piano. Her show "Something for Everyone" is a collection of Barbara's
favorite songs from her extensive repertoire: hits from her award-winning
CD and show "Lerner in Love," as well as "The Piano Bench of My Mind,"
"Mercer, Mercer, Me and other Huckleberry Friends" and much more. SEE
FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070120Brussell.shtml
SUZANNE PITTSON PRESENTS
THE MUSIC OF FREDDIE HUBBARD
The Suzanne Pittson Quartet
will present the music of trumpeter Freddie Hubbard with original lyrics
on Wednesday, January 24th at SWEET RHYTHM (88 Seventh Avenue South,
NYC - 212-255-3626 - http://www.sweetrhythmny.com/
) with sets at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. The Quartet includes Suzanne Pittson
on vocals, Jeff Pittson on piano, Harvie S on bass and Anthony Pinciotti
on drums. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070124Pittson.shtml
ANDREW SUVALSKY LIVE! AT
THE BLUE NOTE
THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd
Street, NYC - 212-475-8592 - http://www.bluenote.net/
), New York's premiere jazz club is proud to announce a special performance
by recording artist Andrew Suvalsky on Monday, January 29th with sets
at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. His debut CD, "Vintage Pop and the Jazz Sides,"
released on the LML Music label, artfully meshes the line between two
worlds - jazz standards and classic pop. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070129Andrew.shtml
FOLKLORE PRODUCTIONS HOLDS
50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Folklore Productions will
hold their "50th Anniversary Celebration" on Monday, January 22nd at
7:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). Founded in the 1950s by Manuel Greenhill, Folklore Productions has
represented artists in the folk, traditional and roots music worlds
for many years. The show will feature Peter Yarrow (Peter Paul & Mary),
Bethany & Rufus, "Soul Americana" Battlefield Band, "Forward with Scotland's
Past" Campbell Brothers and Eric Bibb "Spirit and the Blues" Dervish
music from Ireland's wild west and the Pine Leaf Boys, hot new Cajun/Creole
band from Louisiana. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070122Folklore.shtml
ANNOUNCING A JANUARY/FEBRUARY
BANNER SALE FOR NON-TRI-STATE SHOWS
Are you a performer from
outside the Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) but presenting a show in the
Tri-State Area? Are you a performer from the Tri-State Area (NY, NJ,
CT) presenting a show outside the Tri-State Area? Are you a performer
from outside the Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) and presenting a show outside
the Tri-State Area? Have we got a BANNER deal for you! You can run your
banner promoting your show for for 2 or more weeks with a 50% discount!
SUPERSIZE banners only, and the banner must promote a performance, not
a CD or their cabaret related service or product. No other discounts
and/or rebates apply. Discount does not apply to banner design. Limited
to 10 banners per week, and to get this offer, the banner must end its
run by March 3, 2007 (you can extend beyond that date at regular prices).
For all the details click on the button marked BANNER INFO at the top
of any page on the website and then go to the link marked OUT OF TOWN
DISCOUNTS.
LIGHTENING MY LOAD OPENS
AT DON'T TELL MAMA FEBRUARY 4TH
Teresa Fischer returns to
DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) with a new show, Lightening My Load, premiering on Sunday, February
4th at 6:30 pm with additional performances on Tuesdays, February 13th
& 20th at 7:00 pm. Under the musical direction of Paul Chamlin, Teresa
will perform an upbeat selection of music by Mary Chapin Carpenter,
Carole King, Peggy Lee, Amanda McBroom, and Cole Porter among others.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070220Fischer.shtml
AMERICAN CLASSICS PRESENTS
MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE JAZZ AGE
American Classics (http://www.amclass.org/
) presents "Flappers and Philosophers" on Friday, February 9th at 7:30p
m at FOLLEN COMMUNITY CHURCH (755 Massachusetts Avenue, East Lexington,
MA - 781-861-7689) and on Sunday, February 11th at 3:00 pm at PICKMAN
CONCERT HALL of the Longy School of Music (27 Garden Street, Cambridge,
MA - 617-254-1125). The program is performed by Mary Ann Lanier, James
Busby, and Fredericka King. Music for voice and piano and for solo piano
includes pieces by Scott Joplin, George Gershwin, Charles Tomlinson
Griffes, and May Aufderheide, including contemporary works by two of
Boston's leading living composers: selections from John Harbison's Gatsby
Songs and the song cycle Wasting the Night with music by Scott Wheeler
and poems of Edna St. Vincent Millay. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsBOSNE070212Classics.shtml
"HEARTBREAKER - A MEMOIR OF
JUDY GARLAND" AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
"Heartbreaker - A Memoir Of
Judy Garland" featuring John Meyer and Judy Blazer will be presented
at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 -
http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Thursday & Friday, January 25th & 26th at 10:30 pm and Sunday &
Monday, January 28th & 29th at 7:00 pm. The show is a dramatization
of Meyer's recently published book, Heartbreaker, which details his
attempt to rescue the entertainer from her demons during the last year
of her life. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070128Meyer.shtml
MORE NEWS FROM THE WORLD
OF CABARET
These news items are placed
in chronological order.
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX
GUEST TONIGHT COMPOSER SCOTT FRANKEL
Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY
CHATTERBOX at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) presented on Thursdays at 6:00 pm will have as guest tonight, January
18th, Broadway composer Scott Frankel (GREY GARDENS). Seth's weekly
interview show always features stars, soon-to-be stars and folks behind
the scenes of the musical theater stage - for just a $10 cover - 2-drink
minimum. Best of all, all proceeds from the cover go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY
FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/
)! For details, see: http://www.sethsbroadwaychatterbox/
.
CABARET SHOWCASE AT CLUB
1020 THURSDAY FEATURES PERFORMANCES & OPEN MIC
Les Michaels' Cabaret Showcase,
normally presented every Thursday night at THE TEN20 at the Wyndham
Bel Age Hotel (1020 North San Vincente Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA
- 310-854-1111) featuring guest performers from the LA cabaret world.
This week's guests are Nicole Dillenberg Sharon Yazowsky Paulette Ivory.
This very popular event, celebrating its fourth year, is now the longest-running
cabaret showcase of its kind in Los Angeles. There is no cover, no minimum.
(Valet Parking Only - $2 for 2 hours, $3 each additional hour.) For
more information see http:/www.lesmichaels.com/ .
THE AFTER PARTY EVERY FRIDAY
AT THE BEECHMAN WITH GUESTS
THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE
BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) is pleased to continue THE AFTER PARTY, an informal social gathering
for the theatrically inclined. Every Friday from 10:30 pm till 2:00
am, join hosts Brandon Cutrell and Alysha Umphress, as well as Ray Fellman
at the piano, for this weekly party in the heart of Manhattan's theatre
district. The mic is always open. And as a special treat, Brandon and
Alysha are pleased to welcome award-winning vocalist Lisa Asher to serve
as bartemtress. Lisa will be on hand to sing and pour drinks all night
long! Special guest this week Friday, January 19th is yet to be announced
- check the HOTLINE WEBLOG and the MESSAGE BOARD for updates. There
is no cover charge and no minimum.
BACA FUND RAISER EVENTS SET
FOR THIS WEEKEND - JANUARY 19th & 20th
On Friday & Saturday, January
19th & 20th, BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists - http://www.bostoncabaret.com/
) will co-sponsor a fundraiser in association with the CAMBRIDGE CENTER
FOR ADULT EDUCATION (56 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-547-6789
- Ext. 1 - http://www.ccae.org/
). The week-end begins on Friday the 19th at 7:30 pm with an Open Mic
hosted by BACA sensation, Lynda D'Amour. There will be refreshments
for sale and a raffle to benefit BACA. All levels of singers (and listeners)
are welcome. Bring a memorized song and sheet music. Sign-up starts
at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $15 ($12 BACA members). On Saturday the 20th
there will be a Benefit Cabaret Showcase featuring performances by local
favorites Brian De Lorenzo, Alexia B. Motley and Celia Slattery accompanied
by pianist Mark Shilansky. BACA president Jim Keating will be the MC
for the evening. There will also be a raffle. Tickets are $22 ($18 BACA
members). SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsBOSNE070125BACA.shtml
POOLE PARTY PRESENTS TOP
NYC COMICS THIS SATURDAY NIGHT!
The Award-Winning Stand-Up
& Musical Comedy show POOLE PARTY, hosted by Ron Poole, will present
some of NYCAs top comics at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC
- 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) this Saturday night, January 20th at 8:30 pm. Ron has invited to perform
some Poole Party favorites including the incomparable Sidney Myer, MAC
& Bistro Award Winner. $15 cover, 2 drink minimum. $10 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
THE IRIDIUM JAZZ BRUNCH SUNDAY
WITH ANNETTE SANDERS
Scott Barbarino presents
Barry Levitt's Vocal Jazz Workshop & Brunch each Sunday at IRIDIUM JAZZ
CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/
) from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, featuring the "Brunch House Band" which
includes Barry Levitt (piano/musical director), Dave Schnitter (sax),
Cameron Brown (bass) and Anthony Pinciotti (drums). Featured guest this
week, Sunday 21st will be Annette Sanders, who will be performing sets
starting around 1:00 pm. Future scheduled guests are: January 28th Lady
Cantrese; February 4th Carol Woods; February 11th Ty Stephens; February
18th La Tanya Hall; February 25th Esther Beckman. $21.95 price includes
show, brunch buffet & complimentary cocktail.
"AT THE RITZ!" TO BE BROADCAST
SUNDAYS ON STREAMING AUDIO 24/7
Sunday, January 7th, marks
the return of regular weekly live broadcasts of the AT THE RITZ! radio
program on WVOF 88.5FM from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Producers and hosts Jeffrey
C. Williams and Lynn DiMenna now announce a new, convenient way to hear
their weekly show. Simply go to http://www.attheritz.org/
and in one click you can enjoy AT THE RITZ! streaming 24/7 anytime!
Sunday shows are rebroadcast throughout the week along with some internet
only music. AT THE RITZ! features cabaret, jazz, Broadway and similar
sophisticated music along with celebrity interviews and commentary.
For more information email attheritz@msn.com.
RELATED STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070131Ritz.shtml
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" SUNDAY
PRE-EMPTED FOR MID-WINTER FUND DRIVE
On Sunday, January 21st,
EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the
Internet at http://www.2600.com/offthehook/hot2.ram,
usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm David is PRE-EMPTED for The Golden
Age Of Radio "On-Air" Fundraise, which will be broadcast from 7:00 to
11:00 pm. Everything Old Is New Again will return the following Sunday,
January 28th at 8:00 pm with a 3-Hour Tribute to JOHNNY MERCER. Each
show features the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes,
contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews. David also presents Listener
DeeJay segments and MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. For more information contact:
oldisnew@earthlink.net.
You are also invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future
shows. For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/
.
DAVE'S GONE BY ON RADIO &
NET THIS SUNDAY AT 11:00 pm
DAVE'S GONE BY is a weekly
mix of talk-radio, humor and music, ranging from political commentary
to sketch comedy, from theater reviews to interviews, from musical detours
to straight-talking monologues. It can be heard in the NYC area on Sunday
nights at 11:00 pm on Long Island's WGBB-AM (1240) and also on the web,
live, at http://www.am1240wgbb.com/
. Past guests have included Karen Grassle, Dottie Burman, Neil Sedaka,
Tom Paxton, October Project and Housewives on Prozac. Read all about
the show and Sunday's guest at http://www.davesgoneby.com/
.
PROMOTE YOUR SHOW, CD OR
OTHER EVENT ON THE WEBSITE
If you are planning on running
a banner for your show or CD, be sure to get your order in. Banners
are available in three sizes and are priced accordingly. I limit the
number of banner ads to 25 per week and home-page side-bar ads to 5
per week. Please let me know if you wish to reserve space and for which
weeks (banners run from Sunday through Saturday). Just go to the website
and click on the button BANNER INFO for prices and details. Performers
running banners get a special listing for their show or other cabaret-related
item in every MONDAY issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, reaching nearly
2,500 subscribers.
DEBRA AND MARY AT BISCUIT
BBQ MONDAY JANUARY 22nd WITH GUESTS
Composer Debra Barsha (RADIANT
BABY) and cabaret chanteuse Mary Cleere Haran perform every Monday at
9:00 pm in an evening of song and witty repartee at BISCUIT BBQ RESTAURANT
(230 Fifth Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn NY - 718-399-2161 - http://www.biscuitbbq.com/
). Each week features new songs, a different theme and very special
guest interviews. The next event will be on January 22nd, guest performer
TBA. The club has been renovated, has hired a new chef, and has changed
its name from NIGHT & DAY RESTAURANT to BISCUIT BBQ. Check website for
latest information.
NEXT BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE
MONDAY JANUARY 22nd AT STOCKTON INN
After a holiday break, BOB's
BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE returns on Monday, January 8th at 7:30 pm to the
STOCKTON INN (1 North Main Street, Stockton NJ - 609-397-1250 - http://www.bobegan.net/stockton-inn.html
) featuring 6 to 10 vocalists from the NY-NJ-PA area. Performers for
the 22nd include Jerry Wichinsky, Bonita Adele, Anne Ellithorpe-Luker,
Dan Gray, Gene Cavanaugh, Sheila Weiler, Jeff McDonnell, and more to
be announced. Only $8 cover/$10 minimum.
MAC POST-HOLIDAY NIGHT OUT
MONDAY JANUARY 22nd
MAC (Manhattan Association
of Cabarets) will be holding a Post-Holiday Night Out at THE TRIAD (158
West 72nd Street, NYC - http://www.Triadnyc.com/
) on Monday, January 22nd from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, open to all MAC members
and their guests.
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS
TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, JANUARY 23rd
The cable TV show "Jamie
deRoy & friends" heard locally here in NYC on Time Warner Channel 67
and RCN Channel 109 will next be seen on Tuesday, January 9th at 8:00
pm. The show is produced by Jamie deRoy & friends, inc. and directed
by Barry Kleinbort. Taped and Edited by Applause Video. It is also broadcast
in Washington DC and Connecticut - check local listing. For details
see http://www.jamiederoy.com/
.
NEXT DCCN OPEN MIC MONDAY,
JANUARY 29th AT WAREHOUSE THEATRE
The next open mic event,
presented by DCCN (DC Cabaret Network - http://www.dccabaretnetwork.org/
) will be on Monday, January 29th at THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE (1021 7th
Street NW, Washington, DC). Everyone is welcome. These Open Mic Nights
are a great opportunity to try out new stuff, take out an old friend,
or just hone your skills in a friendly and supportive environment. Sign
up at 7:30 pm, start singing at 8:00 pm. You can always sing your cabaret
favorites!! Pianist & Theme for the evening TBA. Admission is $10 suggested
donation for pianist.
2007 NIGHTLIFE AWARDS SET
FOR JANUARY 29th AT THE TOWN HALL
Scott Siegel Presents the
2007 NIGHTLIFE AWARDS on Monday, January 29, 2007 at 7:00 pm at THE
TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929 - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/
). This awards show is unique in that there are no acceptance speeches,
and instead the award recipients perform. Tickets can be ordered 24
hours a day, every day at 212-307-4100 and at http://TicketMaster.com/
. The Nightlife Awards is sponsored, in part, By ASCAP, TheaterMania.com,
Thoroughbred Records, Jill & Irwin Cohen, Edith & Ervin Drake, Peter
& Barbara Leavy. The 2007 Nightlife Awards is dedicated to The Memory
of Edythe Kenner. For more details see http://www.SiegelPresents.com/
. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/AWDAll/AwdNightlife2007.shtml
- NEXT SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY
MEETING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10th
- THE NEW YORK SHEET MUSIC
SOCIETY (http://www.nysms.org/
), now in its 20th Season, meets the second Saturday afternoon of each
month through June. Coming events: February 10th: Jerry Laird presents
a program on the great lyricist "Yip" Harburg - more details to follow.
March 10th: Collectors Meeting with Vice President Sandy Marrone. The
meetings take place at LOCAL 802 MUSICIANS' HALL (322 West 48th Street,
NYC). There is a Flea Market 12:30 - 1:45:00 pm (music sheets, tapes,
CD's etc.) Program from 1:45:00 to 3:30 pm. Non-member guest fee $10.
Membership only $50 per year for 9 great Programs and a monthly Newsletter.
ANY WEDNESDAY RETURNS WITH
WEDNESDAY CONCERTS IN FEBRUARY
ANY WEDNESDAY lives! The
in-store concert series that features the best in cabaret, jazz and
theater music has found a new home. THE BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORE (66th
Street and Broadway, NYC) will now host the program, beginning in February.
In connection with their expanded music and DVD department, Barnes &
Noble is sponsoring these events that celebrate the great American songbook.
The day and time remain the same: Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. The price also
remains the same: free. The new locale is the specious third floor event
space in the store, with abundant seating for all. SEE FULL STORY ON
THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070215Wednsdy.shtml
SUPER SIDEBAR ADS NOW AVAILABLE
ON THE WEBSITE
The current REGULAR SIDE-BAR
ads are seen only on the opening (home) page. Several folks have asked
if there was a way that their side-bar ad could be seen on every page
of the website, all the time. With over 5000 pages on the site it would
be impossible, but I have been revising and recoding all the "index"
and all the "most visited pages" as well as all new pages of news, reviews
and other items to make it possible for a side-bar ad (in the right
column on the pages "above the fold" except for the opening page) to
be seen on hundreds of pages - all the time. These SUPER SIDE-BAR ads
- twice the size (vertical) of regular side-bar ads are available for
$125 per week (membership discounts allowed). There is a 2-week minimum.
After 2 weeks continuous, the cost drops to $100 per week. If the banner
runs for 9 weeks, the 10th week is free. Only two SUPER SIDEBAR ADS
will be available per week. Banner size is 180 x 360 pxls at 72 dpi.
Gif, and Jpg banners accepted (no "flash" banners at this time). Banners
will appear in the right sidebar at the top two positions - first ordered
and paid goes in the top "Tiffany" position. In addition, SUPER SIDEBAR
advertisers will have their offering mentioned in both the MONDAY and
MIDWEEK issues of CABARET HOTLINE and the both ads will be featured
in rotation on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE weblog pages as well. Click
on the button marked BANNER INFO at the top of every page on the website
for details on all sizes, styles and specs.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
FOR MEMBERS OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
The following shows are currently
offering members special prices and discounts. If your show is offering
a discount to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members and is not listed here,
please let me know at once, so that you can be included on the DISCOUNTS
page on the website and listed weekly in the newsletter.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
at COMMUNITY CABARET (40 East 35th Street, NYC - 718-472-0472 - http://www.rachelstonemusic.com/
)
On Friday, January 19th at
7:00 pm there will be a Variety Show, hosted by Rachel Stone, with guests
Vickie Phillips, Shawn Norton & Kim Rich, The Blue Notes. Vickie Phillips
returns with her fabulous "musical journey" exploring the songs of Jacques
Brel, Kurt Weil, and Charles Aznavour. Shawn Norton adroitly delivers
deep and quirky songs by his spouse and musical accomplice Kim Rich,
and other clever songwriters. The Blue Notes are a cool new blues/jazz
combo with Community's own Howard & Marcia Ostwind, Hana Dolgin, and
Vera Lilly. Rachel Stone will be performing her "Not the Nightly News"
satiric musical show updated with recent events. COMMUNITY CABARET takes
place semi-monthly at the Community Church of New York - Unitarian Universalist
Downstairs. Light food, desserts, wine and beverages available at very
reasonable prices. Doors open 6:30 pm. There is a $15 cover. $10 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
)
Ron Poole's MAC and BISTRO
Award-winning "POOLE PARTY" stand-up and musical comedy show continues
most Saturday nights at 8:30 pm. Sidney Myer drops by most shows to
provide a lot of laughs as well. The long-running variety show features
performers from Stand-Up as well as Cabaret and Musical Comedy. Cover
is $15 with a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
Award-winning celebrity impersonator
Tommy Femia continues his long-running hit show "Judy Garland LIVE!"
most Saturdays at 11:00 pm. Musical Director for the show is MAC & Bistro
Award Winner David Maiocco. Tommy will be singing Judy's best-loved
hits including as well as songs the legendary singer never got a chance
to do. And Tommy sings 'em all LIVE! - not lip-synch! There is a $20
cover, 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Booth Daniels' cabaret, "Unconventional"
rises up again on Sunday January 28th at 8:00 pm after it's well-received
runs in 2005 & 2006 at both ROSE'S TURN and DON'T TELL MAMA. Booth is
joined by Glenn Gordon on piano. "Unconventional" is, like it's subtitle
reads, "a cabaret... sort of... ". Branching out into a moderately alternative,
yet hilarious and quirky realm, this musical homage to the somewhat
"socially challenged folk" of this world, combines the cabaret medium
with more of a contemporary feel. There is a $10 cover and a 2 drink
minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY
ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070125Daniels.shtml
The actress and singer Micaela
Leon, whose musical portrayal of eight of the most notorious female
trend-setters of Weimar Berlin in the 1920s earned her raves in a limited
engagement at DON'T TELL MAMA in 2006, settles in to an on-going engagement.
"Tigers, Muses & Jasmine" will be performed the third Friday of the
month beginning Friday January 19th at 7:00 pm. Directed by Lina Koutrakos,
with music direction by Paul Trueblood, the one-woman revue intersperses
songs by Friedrich Hollaender, Mischa Spoliansky, Hanns Eisler and Kurt
Weill with the words, ideas and signature gestures of a remarkable rogues
gallery of singers, dancers, a journalist and a politician. Included
are Marlene Dietrich, Anita Berber, Valeska Gert, Rosa Luxemburg, Blandine
Ebinger, Ruth Landshoff, Gabrielle Tergit and Claire Waldoff. There
is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum. $7.50 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070131Leon.shtml
Danna Davis and Kenneth Gartman
appear in their first show together at DON'T TELL MAMA for one night
only on Monday, January 22nd at 6:30 pm. Last year Ken was a guest on
Danna's cabaret show at Don't Tell Mama entitled "From New York". This
year the two are sharing the stage in an inspiring and fun evening about
overcoming adversity. Gartman and Davis have performed together throughout
Ireland along with Ellen McElroy and music director David Wray spreading
cabaret throughout the Emerald Isle in "A New York Songbook: Way Off
Broadway". Davis, originally from New York, and Gartman became instant
friends and that friendship has been the sunshine on many a rainy day.
There is a $20 Cover + 2 Drink Minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070122Party.shtml
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 -
http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
)
Acclaimed British singer/songwriter
Barb Jungr returns to NYC for 8 performances of her show "Barb Jungr
Sings Bob Dylan", with shows scheduled for Thursdays through Saturdays
January 25th through 27th at 8:00 pm and February 1st through 3rd at
8:00 pm, with additional shows at 10:00 pm on the Saturdays January
27th and February 3rd. Barb is accompanied by virtuoso musician, pianist
and accordionist Charlie Giordano, who has recently worked on tour and
recorded with Bruce Springsteen's Grammy nominated Pete Seeger project
and whose CV includes work with Sam Moore, Pat Benatar and Cindy Lauper,
among many others. Cover charge is $20 plus two drink minimum. $15 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070203Jungr.shtml
Karen Mack & Michael Holland
return after their triumphant sold-out shows in 2006 at NYC's hottest
cabaret venue for additional appearances on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm starting
January 17th. They return with GASHOLE: Hole-O-Matic! The All-Request
Show, where Mack & Holland hurtle through as many tunes as the audience
can pick as fast as they can whether they know them or not .For these
shows there is a $20 cover, 2-beverage minimum. $15 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070131Gashole.shtml
Russell Cook presents his
cabaret show "THE MUSIC OF CY COLEMAN: WHY TRY TO CHANGE ME NOW?" on
Saturday, January 20th at 5:00 pm and Wednesday, January 24th at 9:30
pm. The show is an utterly unscientific review of the music of Cy Coleman
featuring the lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, Dorothy Fields, Peggy Lee and
others. The show is directed by MAC Award nominee and 2-time Backstage
Bistro Award winner Barbara Fasano. Musical direction is by David Epstein
with Bob Sabin on bass There is a $15 Cover plus a 2-Drink minimum $7.50
cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070124Cook.shtml
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
AT UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove Street, NYC - 1-212-366-5438 -
http://www.rosesturn.com/
)
Brian Farley will be making
his solo cabaret debut in his new show "Brian Farley: By Myself." Brian,
the older of the two fabulous Farley Brothers, who played to sell-out
crowds in both New York and Provincetown over the past two years, goes
at it solo in his new show about singing alone, being alone, and ultimately
the realization that no one is alone. He sings everything from Irving
Berlin to Alanis Morissette, and even breaks out his tap shoes. "Brian
Farley: By Myself" will be performed Saturday, January 20th at 7:00
pm. Expect a candid and energetic evening. There is a $15 cover charge
plus a two drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070120Farley.shtml
Award-winning comic Adrianne
Tolsch is back by popular demand with her acclaimed show "None of Your
Damn Business!" a hilarious look at aging. Performances will be on Fridays,
January 19th & 26th at 7:00 pm. Adrianne who has been performing stand-up
comedy for decades, shares her wacky take on life with her unique "boomer
humor" that has been delighting audiences for over a year. From the
first wrinkle and grey hair to botox and bleaching, Adrianne covers
every topic imaginable in an evening of non-stop laughter. Never has
getting older been so hysterical!. The show is directed by Nightlife
Award winner Collette Black with special musical material John McMahon
and Jay Jeffries. There is a $10 cover, 2-drink minimum. $5 cover for
members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at
http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070126Tolsch.shtml
The multi-award winning duo
of Leslie Anderson and Ricky Ritzel bring their back their new show
"Johnny Mercer Sings! - the songs he didn't write," featuring Joe Regan
& "The Pied Pipers" on Saturdays, January 13th & 20th at 9:00 pm and
Saturday, January 27th at 7:00 pm. The show was presented in November
& December 2006 at four venues and garnered acclaim from reviewers and
audiences alike. The show is directed by Jim Luzar. There is a $15 cover,
2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE
FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC060129Mercer.shtml
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
AT THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street,
NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
)
David Gurland, the multi
award winning and out gay vocalist, will present his most ambitious
performance series to date: The DGUR Concerts, on the third Sunday at
7:00 pm of each month, starting January 21st. Each show will have a
different musical director with different musicians, and guest stars.
Each Sunday will be an all new show focusing on different music - from
show tunes to country music, an acoustic version of Neurotica (David's
ALL MADONNA tribute show) , and even a "Gurland does Garland" evening
is planned. Show dates are January 21st, February 18th, March 18th,
April 15th, May 20th, and June 17th. There is a $16 cover and a $15
food/drink minimum. $11 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070128Gurland.shtml
Just in time for Valentine's
Day, Jenna Esposito will be singing some favorite tunes about the everyone's
favorite pastime...SMOOCHING! The show SMOOCH!, playing on Fridays,
February 2nd and 9th at 9:00 pm will include songs from such varied
composers as Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Bonnie Raitt, Rodgers and
Hart, and more. Joining her on stage will be Fortune Esposito on guitar,
Richard Schacher on piano, Saadi Zain on bass and Tom Venable on drums
with Kelly Esposito-Broelmann and Sue Matsuki providing backup vocals.
Fortune Esposito serves a musical director. Erv Raible directs. There
is a $16 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $11 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070209Jenna.shtml
EVENTS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
OUTSIDE NEW YORK CITY
RESTAURANT IN DALLAS GIVES
HOTLINE DISCOUNT
HECTOR'S ON HENDERSON (2829
North Henderson, Dallas, TX - 214-821-0432 - http://www.hectorsonhenderson.com/
), a restaurant featuring American cuisine with a Texas Twist, has live
cabaret or jazz music every night. Singers are always welcome to take
the mic! Check out the full music schedule, menu, and reviews on the
website. For reservations, visit the website or call. This restaurant
was chosen the #1 Best New Restaurant in North Texas (D Magazine, Feb.
2006). Hector's is offering a 10% discount to members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
REMINDER REGARDING CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE DISCOUNTS
To be eligible for a listing
on the MEMBER DEALS page you must send in your flier, press release
and/or other promotional materials clearly showing the discount offer.
That information will be used as the basis for the MEMBER DEALS page
notice, as well as for the newsletter listing. Please be sure to check
with the venue where you are performing to be sure that these discounts
will be honored.
Any member
who is denied a properly listed CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE discount should
notify me at once. I cannot guarantee that the discount will be honored,
but I can take steps to contact the parties involved and publish the
facts in the newsletter and remove the listing from the MEMBER DEALS
page.
ABOUT CABARET NEWS IN THE
NEWSLETTER AND ON THE WEBSITE
Information about other shows
around the country and around the world can be found on the CABARET
NEWS page of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website. How do you get an item
posted in the CABARET NEWS section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website?
Just e-mail me a press release of at least four paragraphs, giving the
complete information on your show, CD release or other cabaret related
event. Include photos in jpg or gif format if available. Please send
me complete information - and do not merely e-mail me a copy of your
flier or a reference to a website.
By the way,
I usually trim quotes from reviews from the press releases I receive
before using the item on my website or in the newsletter, so don't
count them when putting together the four or more paragraphs. And,
please, please don't send in your press release with all those annoying
html links (with embedded photos, distracting backgrounds, etc.),
or simply a .jpg of your post card or as one of those "e-vite" things
that require me to "click to open" and lead to a web page somewhere.
Just send in your press release or listings request in simple .txt
format (the format I write these issues in and use for the website).
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