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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #100103 - Monday, January 11, 2010
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TODAY'S TOP STORY
2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The winners of the 2010 Nightlife Awards were announced this morning, as well as more special guest stars who will both perform and present the winners to the audience on Monday, January 25th at 7:00 pm at THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929 - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/ ). The winners are:
Outstanding Cabaret Vocalist In A Major Engagement: Christine Ebersole
Outstanding Cabaret Duo Or Group In A Major Engagement: Michael Feinstein & Cheyenne Jackson
Outstanding Cabaret Vocalist (Tie): Baby Jane Dexter, Johnny Rodgers
Outstanding Cabaret Comedy Or Characterization: Gretchen Reinhagen
Outstanding Cabaret Duo Or Group: Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano
Outstanding Piano Bar Entertainer: Anne Steele
Outstanding Jazz Vocalist In A Major Engagement: Kurt Elling
Outstanding Jazz Vocalist: Sheila Jordan
Outstanding Jazz Soloist: Hank Jones
Outstanding Jazz Combo: Bad Plus
Outstanding Comedian In A Major Engagement: Louis CK
Outstanding Comedian: John Mulaney
Outstanding Comic Duo Or Group: Slovin And Allen
Among the winners that have already committed to eschew their acceptance speeches and perform instead are Christine Ebersole, Cheyenne Jackson, Johnny Rodgers, Gretchen Reinhagen, Anne Steele, Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano. Many of the winners, as soon as they are reached, will be joining the cast, as well.
Performing in support of these Nightlife Award-winners, and presenting winners to the audience, will be former multiple Nightlife Award winners John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molaskey. They join the previously announced performers/presenters Nellie McKay, Tovah Feldshuh, James Barbour, Jim Caruso, Howard Fishman, Martin Vidnovic, and Noah Racey and the NY Tap Ensemble. Hosting the Nightlife Awards for the second time in its eight year history will be the Emmy Award-winning Bruce Vilanch. The show will be directed by Scott Thompson with music direction by Tedd Firth. (As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice.)
Tickets to the Nightlife Awards are $75, $50, and $25. They are available via TicketMaster at 212-307-4100 or at http://www.TicketMaster.com/ . Tickets are now also available at The Town Hall Box Office at 123 West 43rd Street, NYC between the hours of noon and 6 PM every day but Sunday.
2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH UPDATE
Tom Stajmiger, who is producing the 2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA on behalf of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE at the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:00 pm is currently contacting a number of performers from the world of cabaret and Broadway to perform at the show, and names will be announced as arrangements are made. As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice.
Last week it was announced that long-time cabaret performer Richard Skipper will be the MC of this year's event. The Gala is the kick-off event of the 3rd Annual MARCH IS CABARET MONTH celebration. Tickets will go on sale shortly. Meantime, sponsors are being sought to defray expenses of the world-wide promotion offers and the gala. (see related item below)
We're still looking for sponsors for MARCH IS CABARET MONTH promotion and gala - in $100 units. As we did with our November CD show, we want to cover all our expenses in advance so that we can concentrate our efforts completely on promotion of the entire international promotion program rather than fund raising or trying to sell every last ticket to the gala at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN on March 2nd. We currently have three sponsors - the more sponsors, the bigger the promotion can be!
Click here to read all about MARCH IS CABARET MONTH http://www.svhamstra.com/MARCHISCAB/index.shtml including all the benefits of sponsorship.
MARCH IS CABARET MONTH
PROMOTION IS SPONSORED IN PART BY
Dr. Garrett Bennett, Teresa Fischer, Miranda Music
Jackie Fornatale. Marty Geiger, Chelsea's Desktop, Inc.
Jim Van Slyke, Geri Malino, Tennie Leonard
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HERE & THERE - PART I
I got sort of a late start this morning in purring together the listings for this issue - I was hoping to finish off listings on all events through January 31st, and even a week beyond, but the 2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARD winners were announced overnight and I works for a while getting the release "prepped" for this issue, as well as posting it on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG ( http://cabarethotlineonline.blogspot.com/ ), posting it on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MESSAGE BOARD, adding it as a featured item on the website http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ and sending out a TWITTER announcement to the nearly 200 folks who have signed up as followers.
We actually did succeed in adding all the items for which we received press releases from performers and/or publicists (at least the usable and complete ones), but we didn't have time to include all the listings provided by the club schedules (which are often very incomplete and require extensive rewriting).
I again took part in the voting, along with about two dozen other nightlife and live entertainment writers, editors and reviewers, for this year's award winners. I want to congratulate all of this year's winners - this award is probably the most prestigious entertainment award in town in the fields of cabaret, jazz and comedy. I hope as many of you as possible will join me in attending this year's show. This is the only award show in town where there are no acceptance speeches - the winners (along with other fantastic personalities in these three fields) perform instead. Coming in January, this show sort of "kicks off" the year for live-entertainment lovers. Details in the article at the top of this issue and also in the listings below under January 25th. We'll be passing along additional performer announcements in the weeks to come.
CABARET AUDIENCE MEMBER TIP: Don't always believe them when you try to make a reservation for a show, and they tell you the show is SOLD OUT. First ask if your name can be added to the waiting list - it will be recorded and you should be notified if there are cancellations. I say "should be" because not all clubs follow through. Call the day of the show and double check. But, in addition, unless you have made other plans for the same evening, and if you have the time to be slightly inconvenienced, and if this is a show you particularly want to see, show up at the club a half hour early, and personally add your name to the room host's list as "standby & present." Nearly every so-called "SOLD OUT SHOW" I've been to ends up with 3 or more folks who made reservations who don't arrive - or at least don't arrive by the scheduled showtime. Those seats become available immediately at showtime and "waiting listees" are seated according to the time they signed in with the host. Even if the folks who made reservations arrive late, they will have forfeited their seats if there is no more available. Just another reason to 1) Make a Reservation and 2) show up for the show at least 15 minutes before showtime.
Just a quick note: cabaret reviewer/writer/editor, the legendary* John Hoglund, celebrates his 38th birthday yet again on Friday, January 15th. (* he makes me say that) John will be holding his annual party/revelry (I was tempted to say orgy but checked my dictionary and figured it might result in a lawsuit) at CATERINA'S (316 East 53rd Street, NYC - 212-355-5360) starting around 8:00 pm. RESERVATIONS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY - see next item for the reason why.
Legendary (truly deserved appellation in this case) piano bar/open mic entertainer Jerry Scott announced Sunday that his 2-year run at CATERINA'S (316 East 53rd Street, NYC - 212-355-5360) will come to a close this Saturday, January 16th (9-12 pm), since the owner is retiring and closing the club after 38 years. Jerry is there on Friday & Saturday, and urges everyone who wants to attend to make a reservation - he predicts the place will be packed even more than usual. Jerry is already making plans for his next piano bar home and might even make an announcement of same this week at the restaurant.
SPECIAL REMINDER TO MAC MEMBERS: The application deadline to get the 2010 awards preliminary voting ballot is this Saturday, January 16th.APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVER BY MAIL ON THAT DATE - no "drop off" applications accepted. Download application forms and rules at http://www.MACNYC.com/ . Please read all the rules and application forms carefully. Incomplete submissions will be disqulaified. The 2010 MAC AWARDS GALA will be held on Tuesday, May 4th at BB KING'S BLUES CLUB (237 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-997-4144 - http://www.bbkingsblues.com/ ) - ticket order forms will be mailed with the final ballots to all MAC members. (2009 MAC memberships expired December 31, 2009 - you can't vote if you're not a member.)
Save the date: Tuesday, March 2nd, at 7:00 pm - the 3rd Annual MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA! at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ). MCd by Richard Skipper - tickets will go on sale soon. Still looking for sponsors.
MARCH IS CABARET MONTH
PROMOTION IS SPONSORED IN PART BY
Dr. Garrett Bennett, Teresa Fischer, Miranda Music
Jackie Fornatale. Marty Geiger, Chelsea's Desktop, Inc.
Jim Van Slyke, Geri Malino, Tennie Leonard
More HERE & THERE items appear at the bottom of this issue - including any last minute news items that come in just before we "go to press" and more comments and commentary on the art and artists of cabaret. And even more news can be found on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG http://cabarethotlineonline.blogspot.com/
CABARET WORKSHOPS & SPECIAL SERVICES
CABARET CONFERENCE AT YALE ANNOUNCES 2010 DATES
Erv Raible, Executive Director/Artistic Director, takes great pride in announcing the Eighth Annual CABARET CONFERENCE AT YALE UNIVERSITY. The Cabaret Conference at Yale University is being developed in conjunction with the Yale School of Drama/Yale Repertory Theater (for information call the Cabaret Conference Hotline at 212-629-2000, please do not call YSD/YRT); and several conference sessions will be held in the facilities of the Yale School of Drama/Yale Repertory Theater, including the recently opened New Theater. The Eighth Annual Cabaret Conference At Yale University will be held July 23rd through August 1st, 2010, and is an internationally focused, nine-day teaching program that offers an intensive look at the art of cabaret performance technique, and trains professionals for the live entertainment industry in the 21st century. The Great American Songbook will be addressed and promoted in its entirety, from its origins in the late 19th century through the classic pop standards of the 1930s and 40s to today's contemporary cabaret, musical theater, jazz and pop music. For more information see http://www.thecabaretconferenceatyale.com/ .
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KITCHENETTES PERFORMANCE CLASSES IN SAN FRANCISCO
The Kitchenette Productions (Lua Hadar, Linda Kosut) will offer a new series of SING OUT LOUD! PERFORMANCE CLASSES starting on Tuesday, February 2nd. The classes give each singer the opportunity to work on several songs in a master class setting, addressing interpretation of lyrics, stage presence, mic technique, verbal introduction to the song, working with instrumentalists, and "selling" the song in performance. Video may be used as teaching tool. In addition, all students are featured in a showcase performance on Saturday, March 27th, with Barry Lloyd accompanying, at the historic Cirque Room in San Francisco's prestigious Fairmont Hotel, to which family, friends, and associates are cordially invited. See http://www.ktichenetteproductions.com/ for full details.
We only include listings in this issue for shows not listed in previous newsletters (except for advertisers, special festival events, etc.). For a listing of all future events, see the DIARY/DATEBOOK on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretDiary.shtml
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - JANUARY 11th THROUGH 18th
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TUESDAY - JANUARY 12th
NYC: JULIE REYBURN RETURNS TO FEINSTEIN'S FOR CD RELEASE
Award winning vocalist Julie Reyburn returns to FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/ ) on Tuesday, January 12th at 8:30 pm with a special CD Release Concert of "Live at Feinstein's" released by No Cover Records. Recorded live during her July engagements at Feinstein's, Julie will perform songs from the CD along with new compositions and arrangements to celebrate the evening. Joining her will be Music Director Mark Janas with Ritt Henn on Bass and Walter Usiatynski on Drums plus other special musical guests. Director is Peter Napolitano. Reyburn is a multi-award winning singer, actor and recording artist who has appeared in many of the top clubs in Manhattan. Her ability to connect to a lyric with unique interpretations has established her as one of New York's celebrated female vocalist. She is the first ever Nightlife Award recipient for Outstanding Female Vocalist in 2003 and again in 2009 as a finalist. In 2007 Julie was presented with the coveted Julie Wilson Award from the Mabel Mercer Foundation "in joyful gratitude for the vocal majesty and lyrical interpretation she continually manifests in her classic presentations of the Great Popular Songbook". All in the audience for the show will receive a free copy of the new CD. There is a $25 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
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WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 13th
NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY: BILL CHARLAP
MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY continues on Wednesdays at ST. PETER'S CHURCH - LIVING ROOM (Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, NYC). This long-running series was created by Edmund Anderson and is now produced by Ronny Whyte. Next show is on Wednesday, January 13th featuring Bill Charlap on Solo Piano. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $7 donation.
NYC: ANY WEDNESDAY FEATURES KT SULLIVAN
ANY WEDNESDAY, the free in-store concert series that features the best in cabaret, jazz and theater music takes at THE BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORE (66th Street and Broadway, NYC). Performances are at 6:00 pm. On Wednesday, January 13th at 6:00 pm, featured performer is KT Sullivan. Cabaret and Broadway star KT Sullivan uses her glorious soprano to celebrate the songs from the first decades of the 20th Century, as she does on her new CD, Timeless Tunes: Etched in Granite. No Reservations taken. No cover. CDs for sale after show.
NYC: WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA WITH LORGE & SKIPPER
Dana Lorge and Richard Skipper are hosting "Wednesday Night at the Iguana" at 8:00 pm at IGUANA'S VIP LOUNGE (240 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-765-5454 - http://www.iguananyc.com/ ). Each week this comedy and musical variety show will feature special guest stars. On January 13th, special guest stars include: Steve Carey as Phyllis Diller, Jon Burr & Lynn Stein, Jack Cosgrove, Barbara Gurskey, Janice Hall and Bobbie Horowitz. Other entertainers that show up will be inserted throughout the show as time permits. Barry Levitt on keyboard & Saadi Zain on bass. There is a $12 cover, no minimum.
N.E.AREA: AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC WITH Ann Marie King
Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month Leslie Holmes holds an amazing Open Mic night at the AMAZING THINGS ARTS CENTER (160 Hollis Street, Framingham, MA - 508-405-2787 - http://www.amazingthings.org/ ), and each show features a special guest. On Wednesday, January 13th the featured guest is Stand-Up Comedian / Cabaret singer Ann Marie King. Tom LaMark accompanies and will be playing for the singers at the open-mic. The show starts at 7:30 pm, and there is an $10 cover charge ($9 cover for BACA members).
THURSDAY - JANUARY 14th
NYC: JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY AT MAMA'S
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
Singer/actor/comic Joan Jaffe brings her show "JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY...." to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) for one more performance on Thursday, January 14th, 2010 at 7:30 pm. Along with some surprises, "Joan Jaffe Sings Funny" will focus on mostly real fun songs and banter with three outstanding comic songs written by award winning songwriter Francesca Blumenthal, plus songs by Alan Arkin and Murray Grand - and some sassy rarities that only Joan could pull off. Musical director is Jerry Scott and the show is dedicated to Joan's late husband Hal Blankenship. Joan has appeared on Broadway, Off-Broadway and is a veteran of tours, cabaret, films and commercials. She was producer and host of her stand-up comedy show, Joan Jaffe's Comedy on Sunday for over three years and she and Hal Blankenship had their own cabaret act, The Joan & Hal Show and have appeared at the prestigious Friars Club four times in addition to clubs around New York. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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FRIDAY - JANUARY 15th
NYC: A MUSICAL OBSESSION WITH FRANK RETURNS
Cary Hoffman's "My Sinatra... A Musical Memoir About Obsession," moves to THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/ ) for a limited 4-performance run starting on Friday, January 15th at 9:00 pm. Additional shows are Tuesday, January 26th at 7:00 pm; Saturday, February 13th at 7:00 pm; and Friday, March 5th at 9:00pm. Through this presentation, Cary Hoffman has turned his highly-rated Public Television Special and concert show, "My Sinatra" into a theater piece about his obsession with legendary Frank Sinatra and the affect it had on him, a Long Island teenager growing up after losing two fathers and moving in with his three studio musician uncles, who played on some of Frank Sinatra's ground breaking records. "My Sinatra... A Musical About Obsession," features over 30 songs that Frank Sinatra sang. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Smarttix at 212-868-4444 or http://www.smarttix.com/.
L.A.: MR. AND MISSCOMMUNICATION AT THE GARDENIA
Todd Schroeder and Keri Kelsey star in Mr. and MissCommunication, a light hearted show about the way men and women communicate...or not at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 - http://www.cabaretwest.org/gardenia.htm ) on Friday, January 15th at 9:00 pm. Todd Schroeder has performed all over the world, including Carnegie Hall and on Oprah. He still doesn't know how to talk to a woman without a piano. Keri Kelsey is the host of the weekly Gardenia Open Mic. She is known for not only how much she talks but the speed at which she does it, which is what made QVC come calling. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum or dinner.
SATURDAY - JANUARY 16th
CHICAGO: ORMAN & FAVREAU: "DOWN UNDER: MUSIC OF AUSTRALIA"
Amy Orman & Michael Favreau present "Down Under: The Music Of Australia" at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/ ) on Saturday, January 16th at 8:00 pm. Over the last several months Amy Orman ( she's from Australia ans works at Davenport's) and Michael Favreau ("the man with all the horns" to quote me) have been developing their show "Down Under: The Music Of Australia", an amazingly comprehensive tribute to all things Aussie. Opening with the Australian National Anthem, the show moves through traditional Aboriginal material, kitschy songs from the 60's, and traditional songs. The second half of the show includes Amy and Michael's take on contemporary OzMusic artists like Oliva Newton John, Helen Reddy, Kylie Minogue, Little River Band, Men At Work. They are backed by the rhythm section of powerhouse George Howe on keys, Nick Christiansen on drums, and Michael Krayniak on bass. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
M.W.: THREE CAT MEDIA ANNOUNCES 2010 SEASON AT THE SKOKIE
Three Cat Media (http://www.threecatproductions.com/ ) announces an exciting 2010 season of fun, classic cabaret at the THE SKOKIE THEATRE (7924 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL - 847-677-7761 - http://www.skokietheatre.org/ ). This series will be held once a month. The season will premiere with "Golly Gee! The Broadway Musicals of the 1950's" on Saturday, January 16th at 8:00 pm. This original celebration of the musicals of the fifties is a guaranteed entertaining evening for any theatre lover. Shows include Guys and Dolls, The King and I, West Side Story, Gypsy, and many more. Three Cat Media was founded in 2006 to provide affordable web and graphic design services to the artistic and creative communities. It was borne of the desire of founders, Jason Paul Smith and Rob Dorn, to combine their collective 30 years in the marketing and design industries with their passion for the artist. In addition to web and graphic services, Three Cat Media is dedicated to the independent performer; producing theater, cabaret, and concert events. Developed in 2007, Three Cat Media's live entertainment division makes it easier for independent artists and performers to develop an audience, sell more products or gain that much needed experience. Tickets for the January 26th show are $25.
L.A.: CABARET WEST PRESENTS RICK's PICKS
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
CABARET WEST (http://www.cabaretwest.org/ ) presents "RICK's PICKS", a monthly series of evenings hosted by Rick Starr at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 - http://www.cabaretwest.org/gardenia.htm ) on Saturday, January 16th at 9:00 pm. Chosen by Rick to appear are Evelyn Halus & Oliviana Halus-Griep; Andrea Press & Evelyn Halus; JC Wendel & Elmarie Wendel; Babbie Green; Mel Dangcil; and Clifford Bell & Lauren White. Musical direction by Tom Griep. These evenings are an opportunity for artists to assist Rick in presenting the type of show that he appreciates most: wonderful performers singing great songs. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink or dinner minimum.
SUNDAY - JANUARY 17th
NYC: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN'S "SPECIAL KAYE" EXTENDED IN 2010
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARD WINNER (Outstanding Cabaret Comedy Or Characterization) Gretchen Reinhagen brings "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard", back to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) for additional shows in 2010 on Sundays, January 17th & 24th at 4:00 pm and Thursday, February 4th at 7::30 pm. The New York run follows the successful opening night premiere at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs, California on November 13th and three additional shows in December at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. Ms. Ballard, a long time resident the desert community Rancho Mirage, near Palm Springs, gave her consent to Gretchen for this project and was in attendance. A friend shared by both is well known New York voice teacher Judith Farris, whose student roster has included both Ms. Reinhagen and Ms. Ballard. "Special Kaye" is directed by Barry Kleinbort, who has also written special material and directed cabaret performances for Ms. Ballard including "Kaye Ballard...Working 42nd Street at Last" at the Kaufman Theater in New York. Musical Director for the show is David Gaines. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: JACKIE DRAPER RETURNS WITH "SOMETHING NEW IN MY LIFE"
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $3 OFF THE COVER
Vocalist Jackie Draper returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) with her tenth solo show, "SOMETHING NEW IN MY LIFE" on Sunday, January 17th at 4:00 pm. She performs once again with Music Director Gregory Toroian (at the piano) and Ritt Henn on bass. Her special guest is dance partner Franklin Ayala and special guest artist is Robbyn Tongue, on alto sax. Director is Helen Baldassare. In this show she will sing, seek, and find "the something new" that recharges, refreshes and revitalizes each of our lives, through songs in English, French, and Spanish by Legrand, the Bergmans, Lasser, Kern, Mercer, Weill, the Gershwins, Pizzarelli/Molaskey, Porter, Bucchino, Aznavour, and others. There is an $18 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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We only include listings in this issue for shows not listed in previous newsletters (except for advertisers, special festival events, etc.). For a listing of all future events, see the DIARY/DATEBOOK on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretDiary.shtml
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - JANUARY 18th THROUGH 24th
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF NIGHTLIFE EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE DIARY/DATEBOOK AT
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MONDAY - JANUARY 18th - MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY
TUESDAY - JANUARY 19th
S.F: ANDREA MARCOVICCI CELEBRATES THE MERCER CENTENNIAL
Singer/actress Andrea Marcovicci will bring her new show "Skylark: Marcovicci Sings Mercer" to RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - http://www.therrazzroom.com/ ) Tuesdays through Sundays, January 19th through 31st at 8:00 pm. The only Mercer show to be commissioned for the Savannah Music Festival in his hometown of Savannah, Georgia, Andrea's personal homage celebrates the four-time Oscar winner through rarely-heard anecdotes and Andrea's trademark interpretations of Mercer's pensive, often impish, lyrics. "Skylark" includes familiar hits like "Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive," "That Old Black Magic," "One for My Baby," "Goody, Goody" and "Moon River." Tickets are $35-$45
FRIDAY - JANUARY 22nd
NYC: THE BIG 3-O STARRING ORON STENESH AT THE DUPLEX
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
Oron Stenesh's newest one-man cabaret act, "The Big 3-O", in which he muses on turning 30, identity theft, Vladimir Putin, and much more, will be presented at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/ ) on Friday, January 22nd at 7:00 pm; Wednesday, January 27th at 7:00 pm; and Saturday, January 30th at 10:00 pm. Music will range from Irving Berlin and Cole Porter to Paul McCartney to Jon McLaughlin, and, of course, Oron will be debuting a new spoken word poem. Kimberly Stern directs, with musical direction by Tex Arnold. Oron Stenesh created "The O Train" and Olection at the Duplex, and toured Olection to Chicago's Davenport's Piano Bar. He has also appeared in Not Ur Everyday Act at the Metropolitan Room and Brite Nite at Brite Bar and Therapy with the Northwestern University Entertainment Alliance. Theatre credits include an International Tour of Fame as Schlomo, Babes in Toyland with the Little Orchestra Society at Lincoln Center, Far Away at New York Theatre Workshop, A Christmas Carol at the McCarter Theatre, A Stoop on Orchard Street Off-Broadway at the Mazer Theatre, and Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel with Theatreworks/USA. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SUNDAY - JANUARY 24th
NYC: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN'S "SPECIAL KAYE" EXTENDED IN 2010
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARD WINNER (Outstanding Cabaret Comedy Or Characterization) Gretchen Reinhagen brings "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard", back to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) for additional shows in 2010 on Sundays, January 17th & 24th at 4:00 pm and Thursday, February 4th at 7::30 pm. The New York run follows the successful opening night premiere at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs, California on November 13th and three additional shows in December at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. Ms. Ballard, a long time resident the desert community Rancho Mirage, near Palm Springs, gave her consent to Gretchen for this project and was in attendance. A friend shared by both is well known New York voice teacher Judith Farris, whose student roster has included both Ms. Reinhagen and Ms. Ballard. "Special Kaye" is directed by Barry Kleinbort, who has also written special material and directed cabaret performances for Ms. Ballard including "Kaye Ballard...Working 42nd Street at Last" at the Kaufman Theater in New York. Musical Director for the show is David Gaines. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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We only include listings in this issue for shows not listed in previous newsletters (except for advertisers, special festival events, etc.). For a listing of all future events, see the DIARY/DATEBOOK on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretDiary.shtml
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - JANUARY 25th THROUGH 31st
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MONDAY - JANUARY 25th
NYC: PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE NIGHTLIFE AWARDS
FEATURED CABARET FESTIVAL EVENT
The 8th Annual Nightlife Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Bruce Vilanch, will celebrate the most outstanding performances this past year in cabaret, comedy and jazz in the clubs of NYC at THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929 - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/ ) on Monday, January 25th at 7:00 pm. The event, in which the winners perform instead of making acceptance speeches, always features special guest star performances. The winners will be announced shortly. Some of the brilliant entertainers that will perform in addition to the winners: James Barbour (A Tale of Two Cities), Jim Caruso (Liza's at the Palace and Jim Caruso's Cast Party), Jeffry Denman (White Christmas and The Holiday Guys), Tovah Feldshuh (4 time Tony Nominee), Howard Fishman (Joe's Pub), Cheyenne Jackson (Finian's Rainbow), Nellie McKay (Actress, singer, songwriter), Marc Kudisch (3-time Tony Nominee & The Holiday Guys), Noah Racey & The NY Tap Ensemble (internationally known), Martin Vidnovic (2-time Tony Nominee) and many more that will soon be named, in addition to the winners. Tickets to the Nightlife Awards are $75, $50, and $25. They are available via TicketMaster at 212-307-4100 or at TicketMaster.com. Tickets are now also available at The Town Hall Box Office at 123 West 43rd Street, NYC between the hours of noon and 6 PM every day but Sunday. The show will be directed by Scott Thompson with music direction by Tedd Firth.
NYC: WILL TRICE WITH GOODBYE, PLUTO AT THE BEECHMAN
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
2009 MAC Award winner Will Trice brings his new show "Goodbye, Pluto" to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) on Monday, January 25th at 9:30 pm. He will be accompanied by pianist Jamie Schmidt and violist Ann Gregg, as he laments the recent demotion of our ninth planet with an eclectic recital of songs about the moon, stars, and other heavenly bodies. The show features music by Adam Guettel, Radiohead, Stephen Sondheim, Counting Crows, Jake Heggie, Harvey Schmidt & Tom Jones, Elton John, Kurt Weill, Johnny Mercer and more with arrangements by Andrew Gerle, Michael Rice, Jan Warner, and The Associates. There is a $10 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
TUESDAY - JANUARY 26th
NYC: TOM D'ANGELO "THIS TIME I'M SWINGING"
Tom D'Angelo debuts his new show, singing American popular standards and classic hits at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Tuesday, January 26th at 7:00 pm. He is backed by the Bill Gulino Experience band. Tom has appeared throughout North America as a master of ceremonies and concert performer in such noteworthy venues as Feinstein's, Iridium, The Rainbow Room, The Concord Resort, The New York Friars Club, The Nevele Resort and the Santa Fe Hotel in Las Vegas. As a stage performer he has appeared in Neil Simon's The Prisoner of Second Ave., Barefoot in the Park, the musicals Little Shop of Horrors, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum and Damn Yankees. There is a $20 cover plus a 2 drink minimum.
THURSDAY - JANUARY 28th
NYC: BIPOLAR JAZZ QUINTET AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
The jazz quintet Bipolar will be performing on Thursday, January 28th at 7:30 pm and Sunday, January 31st at 7:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ). The group plays insanely inventive arrangements of music written between 1720 and 2009 by composers as varied as J.S. Bach, Miles Davis, Maurice Ravel, Toots Thielemans, Cole Porter, Jed Feuer, Johannes Brahms, Paul McCartney, Gabriel Faure, Richard Rodgers, Craig Swanson, Claude Debussy, & Ludwig van Beethoven. Jed Feuer, noted composer of "Eating Raoul", founded Bipolar in 2005. With Feuer on trumpet & flugelhorn, Stephanie Long on saxophones & flute, Craig Swanson at the piano, David Ostrem on double bass, and Barbara Merjan on drums, Bipolar is paving new roads into jazz repertoires and performance possibilities. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
FRIDAY - JANUARY 29th
NYC: EILEEN SHARKEY-BELLINI MAKES METROPOLITAN ROOM DEBUT
Long Island resident Eileen Sharkey-Bellini will debut her Cabaret Show "Get Happy" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Friday, January 29th at 7:30 pm. She will be accompanied by her Musical Director, Jeff Cubeta. Eileen has recorded two CD's, one titled, Lessons of Love, and the other A Christmas Treasure. Eileen has performed for many Charitable Events on Long Island, including St. Christopher Ottilie, AHRC, as well as The Red Stocking Revue for Cancer Care. She also produced a Christmas tape as a Fund Raiser for Long Island Cares. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: KEITH JAMESON / CABARET SONGS
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
Metropolitan Opera tenor Keith Jameson performs a program of cabaret songs on Friday, January 29th 8:00 pm at THE GERSHWIN HOTEL (7 East 27th Street, NYC - http://www.gershwinhotel.com/ ) presented by OperaMission (http://www.operamission.org/ ) and Neke Carson. The evening features songs by Stephen Sondheim, Irving Berlin, Sheldon Harnick, Kander & Ebb, Maltby & Shire and more. Jennifer Peterson, founder & director of OperaMission, joins Keith at the piano. Proceeds are to benefit both operamission and the Greenwood Music Festival in Greenwood, South Carolina, which was founded by Mr. Jameson and enjoyed its successful inaugural season in 2007. Mr. Jameson is currently appearing at the Metropolitan Opera in the role of Remendado in the new production of Carmen and the HD Broadcast Series "Live from the Met." As the Founder/Director of the Greenwood Music Festival, Keith has sung Michael in "I Do! I Do!", two Cabaret Evenings, and in the 2010 season will star as Azor in Gretry's Beauty and the Beast. General admission is $20 and tickets must be purchased at the door.
NYC: KAREN FINLEY: THE JACKIE LOOK
Karen Finley, one the most controversial women in performance today, premieres her latest work, "The Jackie Look" at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) pm Saturdays at 7:30 pm, January 29th through February 27th. Finley brings icon Jacqueline Kennedy Onasis back to life in this unique look at history, style, trauma, femininity and the demands of being the First Lady. Using the structure of a lecture set in the present day, Jackie, one of the most photographed woman of her day, contemplates her life in pictures. Jackie also makes use of YouTube and views online homages to herself and her family. Since her first performances in the early 1980's, Karen Finely has become synonymous with performance art. She is the recipient of two Obies, two Bessies, and multiple grants from the NEA and NYSCA. She has toured internationally with pieces including Make Love, George & Martha, The American Chestnut, A Certain Level of Denial and The Return of The Chocolate Smeared Woman. There is a $30 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. Tickets must be purchased through http://www.spincyclenyc.com/ or 212-352-3101.
SUNDAY - JANUARY 31st
NYC: SUE MATSUKI AT FEINSTEIN'S WITH TRIBUTE TO ELLA
Multi-award winning vocalist Sue Matsuki, and a recipient of the very first annual Julie Wilson Cabaret Performance Award (2005) given by the Mabel Mercer Foundation, makes her Feinstein's debut on Sunday, January 31st at 8:30 pm at FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/ ). She will be performing an updated version of her very popular tribute show to Ella Fitzgerald, now titled "ELLA & ME" with news songs and arrangements added. It celebrates all the Verve & Capital Record series that she recorded. Ms. Matsuki will be joined on stage by her long-time musical director Gregory Toroian. Directed by Eric Michael Gillett the show also features Tom Hubbard (bass) & Ron Tierno (drums). There is a $30 cover plus a $25 minimum.
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NYC: KIM SMITH in MORPHIUM AT DON'T TELL MAMA
2009 Bistro Award Winner and 2009 MAC Award Nominee Kim Smith charts a dark and whimsical path through the arrivals and departures of a neo-Weimar, musical misfit in "Morphium;" his latest sauntering jaunt through life's shadowy alleyways at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) with performances on Sunday, January 31st at 8:00 pm; Saturday, February 20th at 6:00 pm; and Saturday, March 27th at 6:00 pm. Jerry Steichen accompanies on piano, Christian Coulson directs. Singing in German, French and English, Australia native Smith has chosen a compelling international collection of songs to showcase his extraordinary range as singer and actor, reinterpreting works by Weimar-era composers, and modern-day artists alike, including: Friedrich Hollaender, Mischa Spoliansky, Rudolph Nelson, The Supremes, Kylie Minogue, The Divinyls, Harold Arlen and others. Morphium was originally commissioned by the Neue Galerie's Cafe Sabarsky as part of their March, 2009 season. After enjoying a sold-out debut at the Sabarsky, Morphium has since toured to Melbourne's Butterfly Club in a limited run, before returning to New York's iconic cabaret and alternative performance melting pot, Joe's Pub at the Public Theatre, in July 2009. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: CABARET CARES RETURNS WITH RAISSA KATONA BENNETT
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
Raissa Katona Bennett will reprise her "Raissa at Feinstein's" show, as a special benefit for Cabaret Cares, on Sunday, January 31st at 7:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ). In her critically acclaimed newest outing, Raissa examines our lives in dreams; their joyous highs and the deeper meaning to be found in letting them go in order to become the best you can be in the moment. With a special debut of a brand-new song written by Tony Award Nominated Composer, Michael John LaChuisa especially for Raissa and this show, Raissa is joined by Musical Director and Arranger, Mark Janas, with Sean Harkness on Guitar, Ritt Henn on Bass, and Mayra Casales on Percussion. Direction is by Eric Michael Gillett, who will be making a special guest appearance with Raissa. Cabaret Cares is the 2009 Bistro and MAC award winning series that raises money for Help Is On The Way Today, a non-for-profit that helps children living with HIV and AIDS in New York City. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: LIMBSAKIMBO CELEBRATES JONI MITCHELL AT BIRDLAND
Jim Caruso's Cast Party presents the newly-formed band, LIMBSAKIMBO in "Court And Spark," at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/ ) on Sunday, January 31st at 6:00 pm. The concert will be part of the award-winning series Broadway at Birdland. LIMBSAKIMBO follows up it's summer tribute to Marvin Gaye with an exploration and reevaluation of the poetry, intellect, and mystery of Joni Mitchell. From folk to funk, jazz to soul, Joni Mitchell has reinvented and exploded musical styles, and her work inspires Limbsakimbo to continue their pursuit of stylistic freedom and adventurous music making. LIMBSAKIMBO is Lindsay Mendez, Michael Aarons, and Chris Fenwick, whose creative energy and musical restlessness marked their work together on the recent Broadway revival of Grease. The band will also be joined by Damien Bassman on drums, Mark Vanderpoel on bass, and Summer Boggess on cello. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
NYC: JOHN LEONE SINGS SONGS MY FATHER LOVED
John Leone salutes the artistry of the timeless singers of his father's era: Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Vic Damone, Jerry Vale, Julius LaRosa and many others in hus show "Songs My Father Loved: A Tribute to the Great Italian-American Singers" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Sunday, January 31st at 4:00 pm. The show is a celebration of some of the finest voices of the 40s, 50s and 60s. He will be directed by Dann Fink and accompanied by The David Brunetti Trio. Producer is M Lynn Enterprises. Leone appeared on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning "Jersey Boys," including a stint as Four Season Nick Massi. He also starred in the Broadway production of Les Miserables in the role of Marius, and on the national tour of Titanic as First Officer Charles Lightoller. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
S.F.AREA: SMITH SINGS & UDOLF SWINGS AT BIRD'S NEST JAZZ
BIRD'S NEST JAZZ at WATERPARK LOFTS (2875 Glascock Street #109, Oakland, CA - 510-534-6163) presents jazz in an intimate setting the last Sunday of the month from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Seating is first come, first served. On Sunday, January 31st, the club will present LARRY SMITH SINGS AND DAVID UDOLF SWINGS, with Ron Belcher, bass & Jack Dorsey, drums. Larry Smith Sings with a rich mahogany voice that will stir your soul and melt your cares. Larry is a singer of great feeling and depth, with no fear of going to his impish side. David Udolf is a heartfelt pianist who brings the best out of any music he chooses to play. Ron travels the world from France to Japan and throughout the United States bringing his rhythmically buoyant, emotionally uplifting style to the stage for a wide diversity of jazz artists. $25 cover includes food & beverage. Call for directions.
We only include listings in this issue for shows not listed in previous newsletters (except for advertisers, special festival events, etc.). For a listing of all future events, see the DIARY/DATEBOOK on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretDiary.shtml
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - FEBRUARY 1st & BEYOND
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THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 4th
NYC: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN'S "SPECIAL KAYE" EXTENDED IN 2010
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARD WINNER (Outstanding Cabaret Comedy Or Characterization) Gretchen Reinhagen brings "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard", back to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) for additional shows in 2010 on Sundays, January 17th & 24th at 4:00 pm and Thursday, February 4th at 7::30 pm. The New York run follows the successful opening night premiere at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs, California on November 13th and three additional shows in December at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. Ms. Ballard, a long time resident the desert community Rancho Mirage, near Palm Springs, gave her consent to Gretchen for this project and was in attendance. A friend shared by both is well known New York voice teacher Judith Farris, whose student roster has included both Ms. Reinhagen and Ms. Ballard. "Special Kaye" is directed by Barry Kleinbort, who has also written special material and directed cabaret performances for Ms. Ballard including "Kaye Ballard...Working 42nd Street at Last" at the Kaufman Theater in New York. Musical Director for the show is David Gaines. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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MORE "HERE & THERE" PART II
I hate to have weather.com determine my cabaret plans, but that has sort of been the rule these past several days. I pay special attention to the "wind chill" data, since I do not have a car and do not use taxis - only public transportation (as a senior, bus fare is just $1.10 including one transfer - the nearest club is a $7 ride by taxi). Good news is that a "warming trend" (if you can call 40 degrees warm) is predicted starting mid-week. So, if all goes well, I'll be "out & about" "here & there" once again soon.
If you are presenting a cabaret show or event during the month of March, 2010, our MARCH IS CABARET MONTH promotion gives you a chance for extra promotion event at no extra charge: a second listing of your show on the MARCH IS CABARET MONTH website! All shows presented in March that include the phrase "MARCH IS CABARET MONTH" in their release materials will be included on the special website - and on that website the events are listed is special geographical sections so folks in various parts of the universe that visit the website can easily find an event playing in their area. The event listing will appear as usual on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website in the DIARY/DATEBOOK and in the newsletter as well.
There is no charge to have your item appear in the newsletter or on both websites. Just send in your release - and remember, a flier is not a press release (and please, no PDF files - no imbedded photos - txt or doc releases only). Items received with incomplete information cannot be used. We need the information in a format that we can "cut & paste" for use in the newsletter and on the website. This not only saves a lot of retyping, it also means fewer errors (especially miss-spelled names and garbled phone numbers).
And if your March event news item gets to me by February 20th we will include your event in a special MARCH IS CABARET MONTH press release going out to all cabaret news journalists and publications on our list. You include MARCH IS CABARET MONTH in your release and we'll include your info in ours!
By the way, the same banner and sidebar ads that run on the regular website also will appear on every page on the MARCH IS CABARET MONTH website at no extra charge - giving advertisers "more bang for their buck". MARCH IS CABARET MONTH sponsors will also fine their name & website link on every page of the special website.
MARCH IS CABARET MONTH
PROMOTION IS SPONSORED IN PART BY
Dr. Garrett Bennett, Teresa Fischer, Miranda Music
Jackie Fornatale. Marty Geiger, Chelsea's Desktop, Inc.
Jim Van Slyke, Geri Malino, Tennie Leonard
Click here to read all about MARCH IS CABARET MONTH including all the benefits of sponsorship.
Sadly, we have discontinued the CABARET FOR SENIORS program - maybe not forever, but at least for a while. We simply could not get enough folks to sign up (last count was just 35) to make the time and effort worthwhile. We did get some terrific feedback from those who joined the "over 65" program, and will try to find another method to reach out to my fellow seniors. All 35 folks who did join CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE for 2009-2010 and signed on for the special "sub-membership" will still have their current membership extended for an additional year, through July 5, 2011.
I need your help. My pal Daniel will be helping me update the PIANO BAR pages on the website over the next few weeks, which have become hopelessly out of date (there are just so many hours in a day). To make his job easier, please (if you have time) check out the section on the website and let me know of piano bar events that are not listed or events that are listed that no longer continue. There is a "contact us" button right on the page for additions & corrections. Your help will be really appreciated - I know of no other way to update the pages, since venues and entertainers rarely notify me of changes.
It's never too late to join as a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - for just $20 you can become a SILVER member through July 5, 2010! Show discounts, advertising rebates & discounts, a free CD Sale Page, and a host of other benefits await you. Your membership donations help us keep this operation going all year long. Just click on the JOIN HERE button at the top of every page on the website ( http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/Membership.shtml ) for details.
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With this issue we have included all news items for appropriate events through January 31st, 2010, for which actual press releases were received. If your news event is before that date and hasn't been included in this newsletter or previous newsletters, it just might be that we didn't receive complete information, or, even worse, only received a flier instead of a press release. We do not accept fliers, e-invites and similar items as press releases. We need the information in a format that we can "cut & paste" for use in the newsletter and on the website. This not only saves a lot of retyping, it also means fewer errors (especially miss-spelled names and garbled phone numbers). A FLIER IS NOT A PRESS RELEASE (and please, no PDF files - txt or doc releases only). Thanks.
Save the date: Tuesday, March 2nd, at 7:00 pm - the 3rd Annual MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA! at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ). Tickets go on sale on the website soon.
MARCH IS CABARET MONTH
PROMOTION IS SPONSORED IN PART BY
Dr. Garrett Bennett, Teresa Fischer, Miranda Music
Jackie Fornatale. Marty Geiger, Chelsea's Desktop, Inc.
Jim Van Slyke, Geri Malino, Tennie Leonard
You can see all the events that have already appeared in previous newsletters on the website in the DIARY/DATEBOOK section (click on the button at the top of every page so labeled). Look for more news on the blog (http://cabarethotlineonline.blogspot.com/ ).
And that's just about the way it was.
Wishing you a very happy & blessed 2010!
Thanks for your support of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE!
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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