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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #091207 - Monday, December 28, 2009
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Please note that with the New Year's Holiday falling on Friday, there will be just one issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE this week. Today's issue is a "double issue" covering all the news we can fit, plus all the shows that are giving discounts to members and the events and items running ads on the website. The next regular issue will on Monday, January 4th, when we resume our regular twice-a-week schedule.
HERE & THERE - PART I
This has certainly been a strange year - and not just in the world of cabaret. Multi-billion dollars in "stimulus" money seems to have evaporated instead of trickled down. And from my observations, cabaret has been especially hard hit. The club schedules lately show a lot of blank spaces week after week, and more seats at shows seen that used to be filled to capacity now go empty.
We've felt it here at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE as well. Even with lowering our banner ad prices and offering special deals to members, our advertising income fell another 20% or so this year. Some of our long-time regular advertisers have not taken ads on their shows lately, which has me puzzled as well.
Most disappointing are the number (over 100) of long-time CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members (some of them good friends) who did not rejoin for 2009-2010. Frankly, it is sort of hard to understand, since we offered free memberships to all 2008-2009 members who could not afford to rejoin this year. Only about 50 folks took advantage of the offer. All this in spite of new benefits we added in July. All this has combined to make it more difficult for me than ever to attend cabaret shows and events. And in prior years, when we had the funds to pay others to review shows, there was nothing in the budget this year.
We did manage to sign up (including free memberships) 375 members for 2009-2010, for which we are thankful. Last year our membership topped out at 436. It's not too late to join - each regular $20 SILVER membership is truly appreciated. You can find all the benefits and levels of membership by clicking on the JOIN HERE button at the top of every page on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website.
But that's looking back - we continue to look ahead. We have had gains on two fronts since July. CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE subscriptions (which are free) continue to climb. The 3000 subscriber mark continues to elude us, but hopefully a year from now, it will be achieved. And these are genuine subscriptions - we don't send the issues to anyone unless they have actually subscribed personally.
And our website visitor visits continue to grow as well - some days we even hit 10,000 pages visited! I credit part of this to TWITTER - we now have over nearly 200 "followers" on our personal twitter account http://twitter.com/stuhamstra and 135 followers on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE account http://twitter.com/cabarethotline . Here too, we block out non-cabaret followers (at the rate of 3 or 4 a day!). We promote the website and newsletter on both accounts daily - and announce updates to the website and the blog http://cabarethotlineonline.blogspot.com/ as well. These are all new services started in 2009.
Looking forward as well, I hope you have made your plans for New Year's Eve, but just in case, check out the special New Year's Eve listings on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewYear2009.shtml - we added two more today.
And another new service to our advertisers starts this week - we are adding a plug twice each week on our blog ( http://cabarethotlineonline.blogspot.com/ ) for every show, CD, event or service being advertised. The postings will be added on Tuesdays and Fridays. This is in addition to the plus we give for every advertiser in every issue of our twice-weekly newsletter and on the website. No additional charge. Through January all banners are subject to a 10% discount as well (does not apply to sidebar ads - there is a special deal offered for members only for sidebars).
Check out the item in the listings below for January 25th - the New York Nightlife Awards show at THE TOWN HALL. This item arrived just too late to get in last Monday's issue.
And as soon as all the New Year's Eve festivities are over we will begin in earnest to promote our annual MARCH IS CABARET MONTH events. Already PNW (Pacific Northwest Cabaret Association - http://profile.myspace.com/pnwcabaret ) has lined up events for March to celebrate, and MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets - http://www.macnyc.com/ ) is joining in with special events in March as well. We're sending out a special e-mail to all the cabaret organizations to invite them to take part as well - especially those that were involved last year, including DCCN (DC Cabaret Network - http://www.dccabaretnetwork.org/ ), CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals - http://www.chicagocabaret.org/ ), BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists - http://www.bostoncabaret.com/ ) and CABARET WEST (http://www.cabaretwest.org/ ). All events will be promoted to the hilt in the newsletter, the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website, blog & TWITTER and with special fliers distributed in the clubs.
In that connection, to get things rolling, we will reactivate the MARCH IS CABARET MONTH website http://www.MarchIsCabaretMonth.com/ - which is off-line currently - as soon as we can afford to (coffers are bare right now). This means we're looking for sponsors (at $100 per unit). Sponsors will be mentioned (with website URLs if applicable) in all the promotional materials we publish and prominently published on the special website, through the end of March! If you are interested, send me a note at stuhamstra@svhamstra.com More on MARCH IS CABARET MONTH in next Monday's issue.
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/ ). We have the date, we have the place - now we need to choose the acts, get some sponsors and start selling tickets.
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/
BANNER AD SALE FOR JANUARY
All BANNER ads for JANUARY 2010 will be billed with an additional 10% discount if banner is paid for using PayPal using a credit/debit card (if you prefer not to, or are unable to use PayPal, please write for alternate payment methods). This offer does NOT apply to sidebar ads. Banner must end its run before February 14th, 2010. For 2009-2010 members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE this is in addition to SILVER member rebates and GOLD/SPECIAL member discounts. All banners must be paid in advance of start of run. Just click on the button marked ADVERTISING INFO at the top of every page on the website for information on sizes & types of banners available. Remember, there is a 2-week minimum on all advertising. Space is limited, so place your order as soon as possible.
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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ANDREA LEVITT WANTS TO BE YOUR "CABARET PLANNER!"
Andrea Levitt wants to be your "Cabaret Planner!" She understands-you just want to sing and not be overwhelmed with all the arrangements, so she has started a new business: you sing and she'll organize! Andrea's experience in the performing and business world qualify her as the perfect person to help you with your next cabaret show. She can help with the selection of performance venues, photographers, videographers, printers, graphic artists. She can help coordinate rehearsal schedules, press kits, mailing lists etc. "Just Leave Everything (logistically speaking) To Me!" For more information, contact Andrea Levitt at 917-7546737 or 718-8526215 or alevitt8@nyc.rr.com
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ARTIST MANAGEMENT & PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES AVAILABLE
Don Schaffer knows more about the details of promoting a cabaret show than just about anyone in cabaret. For many years he was the booking manager at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM and rubbed elbows with members of the cabaret press almost nightly. Now he is offering his expertise and connections to all cabaret performers. For Artist Management and Public Relations services give him a call at 212-946-1265 or e-mail him at DSPR@nyc-rr-com
WEST COAST NEWS AND PUBLICITY AVAILABLE FROM LES MICHAELS
Les Michaels publishes a weekly newsletter covering events on the West Coast - check out http://lesmichaels.com/lifeisacabaret/newsletter - and has produced recent shows featuring L.A. area cabaret artists and also heads up a weekly open-mic show in the area. The newsletter is free and instructions for submitting your West Coast news are right on the site. Don't forget to also send your release us at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. Les also assists in all areas of publicity for West Coast cabaret events.
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PRINTING SERVICES ESPECIALLY FOR CABARET PERFORMERS
John C. Kuchera is pleased to announce his printing service, CABARET PRINTING (c/o John C. Kuchera, 3117 Broadway #36, NYC - 646-750-6184 - http://www.cabaretprinting.com ), specializing in postcards and brochures for the Cabaret World. John is offering prompt and professional services for very affordable prices. Check out his website or e-mail him at john@cabaretprinting.com for more information.
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - DECEMBER 28st THROUGH JANUARY 3rd
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF NIGHTLIFE EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE DIARY/DATEBOOK AT
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
IS YOUR EVENT NOT LISTED? SEND ME A PRESS RELEASE
MONDAY - DECEMBER 28th
NYC: CHRISTINE PEDI & CAST OF MANY CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS
A HOLIDAY CABARET
SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE SUBSCRIBERS
Longtime Forbidden Broadway sensation and host of SiriusXM radio's On Broadway, Christine Pedi brings her talens to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) Monday through Wednesday, December 28th through 30th at 7:00 pm. Christine conjures up Barbra Steisand, Joan Rivers, Liza Minnelli, Julie Andrews and more in her joyful and triumphant holiday show. She ushers in the holiday season with her award winning comedic flair, spot on impressions, and songs of good cheer. Tickets are $55 - no food/drink minimum for this event.
SPECIAL: CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE subscribers can use CODE "PEDI" to receive a 50% discount.
FOR NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 29th
NYC: LAST TUESDAYS WITH TERESE GENECCO & HER LITTLE BIG BAND
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $10 OFF THE COVER
Scobar Entertainment presents LAST TUESDAYS at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - http//www.iridiumjazzclub.com/ ) on Tuesday, December 29th featuring Terese Genecco & her Little Big Band. Terese and her band will continue at the club the last Tuesday of every month in an open-ended run. The band for this performances will include Barry Levitt on Piano, Sean Harkness on Guitar, Ray Marchica on Drums, Tom Hubbard on Bass, Emedin Rivera on Latin Percussion, Cliff Lyons on Tenor Sax, Mark Miller on Trombone and Kenny Lavender on Trumpet. A special guest star is usually featured at each show. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: MARC OSTROW: TOGETHER AGAIN! AT CORNELIA ST.
Composer/Songwriter/Entertainment & Entertaining Lawyer Marc Ostrow returns to CORNELIA STREET CAFE (29 Cornelia Street, NYC - 212-989-9319 - http://www.corneliastreetcafe.com/ ) on Tuesday, December 29th at 8:30 pm with his original songs, stories and sly humor. From wistful to wisecracking, from the sublime to the ridiculous, the show includes pop, jazz and musical theater tunes and even an occasional piano piece and art song. There is a $10 cover plus a 1-drink minimum.
BOS: BACA OPEN MIC & HOLIDAY PARTY AT CLUB CAFE
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists - http://www.bostoncabaret.com/ ) will hold their annual Holliday Party/Open Mic at CLUB CAFE (209 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA - 617-536-0966 - http://www.clubcafe.com/ ) on Tuesday, December 29th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Carol O'Shaughnessy will serve as MC with Tom LaMark at the piano. Signup for singers begins at 7:00 pm. There is a $20 cover - $15 cover for BACA members.
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 30th
NYC: SCOT ALBERTSON AT KITANO NEW YEAR'S EVE EVE
The Scot Albertson Quartet will make hold its annual NEW YEAR'S EVE EVE performance at THE KITANO HOTEL (66 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-885-7119 - http://www.kitano.com/ ) on Wednesday, December 30th, with sets at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. The Quartet will feature Daryl Kojak (Pianist/Musical Director), Cameron Brown (Bass), Tony Jefferson (Drums) & Sue Terry (Alto Sax & Flute). Scot recently completed a 16-month run of monthly performances at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN. He has also recently released his 4th CD (With Every Note, A Step) and has also been nominated 3 years consecutively (2007 thru 2009) for a MAC Award for Male Jazz Vocalist. There is no cover charge, just a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY: INSTRUMENTAL TRIO
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, December 30th featuring Carol Sudhalter, sax; Vito Di Modugno, piano; and Francesco Lomagisto, drums. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $7 donation.
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 December 30th special guest stars include: Ritt Henn, Annie Hughes, Yvette Malavet-Blum, Cindy Marchionda, David Nathan Scott and David Vernon. 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 $10 cover, no minimum.
FOR NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
THURSDAY - DECEMBER 31st - NEW YEAR'S EVE
NO NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 31st - NEXT ISSUE MONDAY JANUARY 4th
A FULL LISTING OF ALL NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENTS AT
http://www.svhamstra.com/NewYear2009.shtml
NYC: NEW YEAR'S EVE:A NIGHT OF MAYHEM AND TALENT
THE STONEWALL INN (53 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-488-2705 - http://www.thestonewallinn.net/ ) will celebrate New Year's Eve on Thursday, December 31st with an evening billed as "a night of mayhem and talent." Bistro, MAC, and Nightlife Award Winner Brandon Cutrell co-hosts with Uncut's Melissa E. Driscol. Miss Fire Island Ariel Sinclair and Miss Stonewall Chocolatina will also be featured. All will be joined by Robby Stamper at the piano and DJ CT Cook. Doors will open at 9:00 pm, the show will begin at 9:30 pm, and at 11:55 the event will cut to Times Square on the big screen to count down to the new year. The show will feature musical performances by Brandon Cutrell and Melissa E. Driscol, as well as variety acts by Ariel Sinclair and Chocolatina. No one under 21 will be admitted. There are two ticket options available for this event at this historical and recently renovated venue. $100 includes open bar until 2:00 am, a casual buffet, and the show. $35 includes a cash bar and the show. Tickets are available at http://www.SmartTix.com/ .
L.A.AREA: NEW YEAR'S EVE MARDI GRAS BASH AT SCHROEDER'S
SCHROEDER'S at Tango Del Rey (3567 Del Rey St, San Diego, CA - 858-794-9044 - http://www.tangodelrey.com/ ) will holds its first New Year's Eve Mardi Gras Bash on December 31st, with doors opening at 7:30 pm and the bands starting at 9:00 pm. The event features two Bands, two dance floors, Cajun food, midnight toast and lots of beads. Swing, Blues, and Zydeco music to dance in the New Year with Charles Burton Blues Group and Theo and the Zydeco Patrol. Cost is $55.
A FULL LISTING OF ALL NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENTS AT
http://www.svhamstra.com/NewYear2009.shtml
FRIDAY - JANUARY 1st - NEW YEAR'S DAY
NYC: "EVERYTHING THE TRAFFIC WILL ALLOW" SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
Klea Blackhurst's critically-acclaimed concert, "Everything the Traffic Will Allow: The Songs and Sass of Ethel Merman" is currently in an open-ended run of Saturday performances at the SNAPPLE THEATER CENTER (210 West 50th Street, NYC - 212-921-7862). There will be special added holiday performances on Friday, January 1st at 3:00 pm. The knock-out show took New York by storm in 2001 and has since been performed around country and in Europe. Accompanied by the Pocket Change Trio, Klea brings bright new interpretations of Merman's signature songs such as "I Got Rhythm," "Everything's Coming Up Roses" and "There's No Business Like Show Business," as well as rarely performed obscurities including "Just A Moment Ago," "I've Still Got My Health," and "World Take Me Back." The show is Ms. Blackhurst's loving tribute to the songs made famous by the quintessential stage personality Ethel Merman. Rather than a Merman imitation, Ms Blackhurst offers a paean to the great Broadway legend that serves as a potent and happy reminder of Merman's sheer, undeniable importance to both the history of twentieth century entertainment and its iconic composers. Tickets are $35 and $50.
Many cabaret rooms and piano bars are closed or on limited schedule today so that employees can spend New Year's Day with their families. Call ahead if you plan on visiting a venue for schedule information.
FOR NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
SATURDAY - JANUARY 2nd
NYC: METROJAM OPEN MIC: JENNA ESPOSITO & SPECIAL GUEST
METROJAM, the monthly cabaret/jazz open mic event held at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ), will have its next show on Saturday, January 2nd at 10:00 pm featuring host, Jenna Esposito. Jenna's special guest headliner this month is TBA. Open-mic performers have a chance to perform with a full jazz band. Guest vocalists from the worlds of cabaret and jazz are always on hand to take a turn at the microphone. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
ON RADIO: "AT THE RITZ!" SATURDAYS & STREAMING AUDIO 24/7
CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB
Regular weekly live broadcasts of the AT THE RITZ! radio program can now be heard on WVOF 88.5FM on Saturdays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Producers and hosts Jeffrey C. Williams and Lynn DiMenna announce a new, convenient way to hear their weekly show, especially for folks outside of WVOF's local listening area. Simply go to http://www.attheritz.org/ and in one click you can enjoy AT THE RITZ! streaming 24/7 anytime! The Saturday 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 NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
SUNDAY - JANUARY 3rd
NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON AT ETCETERA, ETCETERA
Mark Janas' Salon will return on Sunday, January 3rd at ETCETERA ETCETERA (352 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-399-4141 - http://www.etcrestaurant.com/ ) from 7:00 to 10:30 pm (signup starts at 6:15 pm). The Salon is currently a monthly event in which singers, writers and musicians share their talent with each other and audience members. The co-host for the evening will be cabaret artist, Annie Hughes, making a rare NY appearance. The featured guest will be Julie Reyburn, performing tunes from her new CD, "Live at Feinstein's", and her upcoming CD release show at that club on Tuesday, January 12th! The optional theme for the evening is "SING OUT THE OLD, SING IN THE NEW!" Celebrate 2010 with material that looks forward to the year ahead or reflects on the year gone by. As always, the theme is only a suggestion; you may perform anything you like in any musical genre: Broadway, pop, rock, country, jazz, classical, etc. There is a $10 cash cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
ON RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": FEATURE TBA
CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB
On Sunday, January 3rd, EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.wbai.org/, usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm and hosted by David Kenney, will feature the music of another person or event from the world of the Great American Songbook. (For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/ .) Each week David presents the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes, contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. For more information contact: oldisnew@earthlink.net. You are also invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future shows. You can listen to past shows at any time by going to the WBAI Archives at http://www.archive.wbai.org/ .
S.F.: SONG OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY AT MARTUNI'S
The legendary Song of The Month Open Mic returns to MARTUNI'S (4 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-241-0205 - http://martunis.citysearch.com/ ) in 2010 on Sunday, January 3rd at 3:45 pm (signup at 3:30 pm), hosted by San Francisco jazz vocalists Tess Kelly and Benn Bacot with Alan Choy on Piano. SOTM was originated by Shane Kelly in 1999 at Martuni's and past hosts have included Linda Kosut, Lua Hadar, Bruce Phillips, Coley Grundman, & Hattie Mullaly to name a few. Participants are urged to bring at least two charts in their key, one of a new or challenging song and just in case there's time for a second song, one they would be comfortable performing. Call for cover/minimum information.
FOR NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - JANUARY 4th through 10th
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF NIGHTLIFE EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE DIARY/DATEBOOK AT
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
IS YOUR EVENT NOT LISTED? SEND ME A PRESS RELEASE
MONDAY - JANUARY 4th
FOR NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
TUESDAY - JANUARY 5th
NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Jazz legend Annie Ross continues her unprecedented, record-breaking, multi-year run at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ), every Tuesday night at 9:30 pm. Ms. Ross has been an abundant contributor to the art of jazz for over 50 years. Born in the UK, she has been a permanent resident of the USA for many years and a US citizen since 2001. Annie Ross is one of the pioneers of vocalese and the composer of "Twisted", one of the most well known examples of that art, as well as "Farmers Market", "Jackie" and many others. A founding member of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, considered the greatest jazz vocal ensemble of all time, her influence is present in all subsequent practitioners of vocalese. "Twisted" has been recorded by a host of vocalists, including some not normally associated with jazz, including Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 minimum.
NYC: ELAINE STRITCH RINGS IN NEW YEAR AT THE CAFE CARLYLE
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/entertainment.cfm ) has announced the 2010 Winter/Spring season of performers at the legendary nightspot. The Carlyle's resident leading lady, Elaine Stritch will ring in the new year with her all new show "At Home at the Carlyle: Elaine Stritch: Singin' Sondheim... One Song at a Time". Performances are Tuesday through Saturday, January 5th through 30th at 8:45 pm. Cover charge is $125.
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 6th
FOR NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
THURSDAY - JANUARY 7th
NYC: MARY FOSTER CONKLIN AT SILVERLEAF TAVERN
The "Travel Light" duo of Mary Foster Conklin, vocals, and Tony Romano, guitar, will be performing on Thursday, January 7th at SILVERLEAF TAVERN IN THE 70 PARK AVE. HOTEL (70 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-973-2550 - http://www.70parkave.com/ ) with three sets between 6:30 & 9:30 pm. No cover charge, no minimum.
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
FRIDAY - JANUARY 8th
NYC: TISH ONEY REPRISES THE PEGGY LEE PROJECT
Award-winning jazz vocalist/arranger Tish Oney and Grammy-winning guitarist John Chiodini present The Peggy Lee Project, their nationally-touring production celebrating the songwriting talents of the late, great Peggy Lee on Friday, January 8th at 9:45 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ). While Ms. Lee was exceptionally acclaimed as one of the greatest interpreters of popular song throughout the mid-twentieth century (along with Armstrong, Crosby and Sinatra), she was also a highly prolific songwriter, composing over 270 songs in a variety of genres. Infused with facts about Lee's songwriting process, this one-night-only cabaret show highlights Oney's contemporary jazz arrangements of Lee's best-known original hits as well as little-known gems. Guitarist John Chiodini (Peggy Lee's former music director and songwriting collaborator) adds his expertise and historical authenticity to this uniquely entertaining production. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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S.A.: MELANIE LOWE AT VILLA PASCAL THEATRE DURBANVILLE
"Out and about" versatile singer/songwriter Melanie Lowe will bring her show to VILLA PASCAL (28 Van Der Westhuizen Street. Durbanville, Capetown, SA - Tel: 021-9752566 - www.villapascal.co.za ) on Friday, January 8th at 7:00 pm. Drawing directly from her own life experiences, Melanie's songs are soul-barring. Melanie has performed in the past with Katie Melua. Call for cover/minimum information.
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
SATURDAY - JANUARY 9th
FOR NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
SUNDAY - JANUARY 10th
NYC: JACKIE FORNATALE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS WITH MOTOWN
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
Jackie Fornatale will be celebrating 50 years with Motown in November at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) with a special encore performance on Sunday, January 10th at 4:00 pm. The show features Gerry Dieffenbach as Musical Director, with Liz Lark Brown on Vocals, Mike Fornatale on Guitar and Vocals, Matt Lindsey on Bass and Eddy Zweiback on Drums. Lennie Watts directs. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: TISH ONEY'S PEGGY LEE PROJECT AT THE TRIAD
L.A.-based jazz singer/arranger/pianist Tish Oney joins Grammy-winning guitarist John Chiodini to present The Peggy Lee Project on Sunday, January 10th at 7:00 pm at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/ ). Tish and John put this tribute together with help from Peggy Lee's family and The Peggy Lee Foundation to share Ms. Lee's amazing songwriting talents with a new generation of fans. Oney's and Chiodini's latest album, Dear Peg, attained 2010 Grammy Award consideration for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Traditional Pop Album. Collaborating with Ellington, Arlen, Mandel and several other favorite Great American Songbook composers, Lee belongs among the greatest lyricists of all time. Dr. Oney's updated jazz arrangements of her songs should delight audiences of all ages. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - JANUARY 11th THROUGH 18th
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MONDAY - JANUARY 11th
NYC: MARIA SCHNEIDER ORCHESTRA AT BIRDLAND
The Maria Schneider Orchestra moves into BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/ ) for one night only on Monday, January 11th at 7:00 pm. Maria Schneider became widely known through the orchestra she founded in 1992, which held a Monday night residency for a five years at Visiones in New York City. Subsequently, the Maria Schneider Orchestra has performed at festivals and concert halls worldwide, and she herself has received numerous commissions and guest-conducting invites, working with over 80 groups from over 20 countries spanning Europe, South America, Australia, and the U.S. After each of her first three recordings brought critical acclaim and Grammy nominations, her most recent recordings have won her two Grammy Awards. Maria is presently working on a piece commissioned by the Kronos Quartet for a 2010 premiere. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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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". There is a $25 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: "THE GRAVITY OF LOVE" WITH CLARICE MAZANEC
Clarice Mazanec brings her show "The Gravity of Love" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Tuesday, January 12th at 7Z:00 pm and Friday & Saturday, January 15th & 16th at 7:30 pm. Hailing from Chesterland, Ohio, Clarice Mazanec has been singing since before shecould walk. Classically trained at Northwestern University, she has found success in a variety of roles that span the stages of theatre and classical opera. Also anaccomplished cellist, she has performed with some of the world's greatest including The Cleveland Orchestra, Yo Yo Ma, Bryn Terfel, and Mirella Freni. She most recently performed in New York Music Theatre Festival's HOT AND SWEET, and in Barefoot Theatre Company's production of Israel Horovitz' 2ND VIOLIN. The show is directed by the Lina Koutrakos and musically directed by Rick Jensen. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
FLA: JOHN PIZZARELLI QUARTET AT THE ROYAL ROOM
The John Pizzarelli Quartet will be appearing at THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100 - http://www.thecolonypalmbeach.com/ ) on Tuesdays through Saturdays, January 12th through 23rd at 8:00 pm. Pizzarelli has had a multi-faceted career as a jazz guitarist, vocalist and bandleader. Internationally known for classic standards, late-night ballads, and the cool jazz flavor he brings to his performances and recordings. Following in the tradition of his father, guitar legend Bucky Pizzarelli, he has recorded as a bandleader for RCA, Chesky, Stash and Novus, and in 1997 appeared in the Broadway musical Dream, a revue of Johnny Mercer songs. Pizzarelli is among the prime contemporary interpreters of the great American songbook, bringing to the work his signature style and brilliant guitar playing. Pizzarelli continues to tour throughout the United States, Europe and Japan, performing classic pop, jazz and swing, while setting the standard for stylish modern jazz. Tuesday through Thursday is $100 for dinner/show; Friday & Saturday is $120 for dinner and show; $60 for show only at all times.
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WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 13th
NYC: KATIE PETTERLE MAKES HER METROPOLITAN ROOM DEBUT
Vocalist Katie Petterle debuts at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on January 13th at 7:30 pm with a brand new show!. Singing the greatest pop rock songs from the last 50 years, Katie and her accompanist, Greg Schlotthauer, perform favorites from the Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Bob Marley, Carol King and more. Kate Petterle grew up performing in theatres all over the Sacramento area. She attended The Boston Conservatory on a merit scholarship and moved to New York after graduating in 2001. She has been heard on TV singing the theme song for the Saturday morning cartoon "Fighting Foodons" and on promotional ads for FOX's Saturday morning cartoon lineup. Kate has also lent her voice to a number of characters on "Pokemon". She is most proud of singing with The Boston Pops conducted by Keith Lockhart and recording music in Paris with popular jazz pianist Franc Monbaylet. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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THURSDAY - JANUARY 14th
NYC: JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY AT MAMA'S
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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) 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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NYC: LESLIE OROFINO IN RED HOT AND BLUES
Singer/Actress Leslie Orofino returns with her latest show, RED HOT AND BLUES to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) on Thursday, January 14th at 7:00 pm. The show covers the songs of vamps, tramps, heartbreakers, man-takers and the girl next door: Alberta Hunter, Eartha Kitt, Peggy Lee, Carolyn Leigh, Sophie Tucker and many more. Ms. Orofino will be accompanied by Daryl Kojak on piano and Boots Maleson on bass. Louis Pietig is director. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food drink minimum.
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FRIDAY - JANUARY 15th
S.A.: THE HINDS BROTHERS AT VILLA PASCAL THEATRE DURBANVILLE
Singer/songwriters Aden & Wren Hinds, brothers of Craig Hinds (watershed) unite to form an incomparable duo at VILLA PASCAL (28 Van Der Westhuizen Street. Durbanville, Capetown, SA - Tel: 021-9752566 - www.villapascal.co.za ) on Friday, January 15th at 7:00 pm. Their acoustically based songs are crafted in the classic mould, inspired by the great musical renaissance of the 60s & 70s. Each brother possessing a unique voice, they blend into a distinctive "Hinds Brothers" harmony. Their music is at once seeking, thoughtful, provoking, melodic, playful and vibrant. Call for cover/minimum information.
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SATURDAY - JANUARY 16th
NYC: TOMMY FEMIA "JUDY GARLAND LIVE!"
The 7-time Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) Award-winning impersonator Tommy Femia continues his 20th season of portraying the legendary Judy Garland with his "JUDY GARLAND LIVE!" shows at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Saturday, January 16st at 8:30 pm with special guest TBA. Christopher Denny and David Maiocco serve as musical directors for the show. Guest stars will appear at each show. The guest for this show is TBA. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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SUNDAY - JANUARY 17th
NYC: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN'S "SPECIAL KAYE" EXTENDED IN 2010
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - JANUARY 18th THROUGH 24th
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MONDAY - JANUARY 18th
NYC: THE LYRICS OF AMANDA YESNOWITZ
Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to present "Wordland: A Night Without Ballads. Except For One. Maybe," celebrating the lyrics of Amanda Yesnowitz at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/ ) on Monday, January 18th at 7:00 pm. This concert is part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland concert series, which highlights performers and composers from the Great White Way at the historic music room. Amanda Yesnowitz was the first individual lyricist to win the Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation Award. Her musical By The Numbers (music by Brian Feinstein) earned a Dramatists Guild Fellowship, a slot in the ASCAP Showcase, and an industry reading through TRU's New Voices Series. Amanda penned lyrics for an adaption of Brecht's The Caucasian Chalk Circle (music by Feinstein), produced by Ithaca's Hangar Theatre. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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TUESDAY - JANUARY 19th
NYC: SHAYNEE RAINBOLT QUINTET AT THE SUGAR BAR
The Shaynee Rainbolt Quintet makes its debut at Ashford and Simpson's SUGAR BAR (254 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-579-0222 - http://www.SugarBarNYC.com/ ) on Tuesday, January 19th with sets at 7:30 & 9:00 pm. The quintet features (in addition to two time MAC award winning singer Shaynee on vocals) Tedd Firth on piano, Cliff Lyons on Sax, Skip Ward on bass and drummer TBA. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - JANUARY 25th AND BEYOND
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MONDAY - JANUARY 25th
NYC: BRUCE VILANCH TO HOST 2010 NIGHTLIFE AWARDS
FEATURED CABARET FESTIVAL EVENT
The multiple Emmy-Award winning Bruce Vilanch has been announced as the host of the 8th Annual Nightlife Awards to be held 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 unique All-Performance Awards show honors the most outstanding performers in the categories of Cabaret, Comedy and Jazz in the clubs of New York. The show is produced by Scott Siegel, directed by Scott Thompson, with musical direction by Tedd Firth. This broad-based, critic-driven awards concert has the distinction of being the only awards show where the winners do not make acceptance speeches. Vilanch, who has starred on Broadway in Hairspray, on TV as the center square in Hollywood Squares, has the reputation of being one of the funniest men in Hollywood from his many years of scripting The Oscars on TV. In the past, the show has featured performances by the likes of Brian Stokes Mitchell, Keith Carradine, Karen Akers, Larry Gatlin, Freddy Cole, Donna Murphy, the late Alan King, Elaine Stritch, John Pizzarelli & Jessicca Molaskey, Kristen Chenoweth, Keely Smith, Marilyn Maye, Robert Klein, Christine Ebersole & Billy Stritch, Betty Buckley, etc. Tickets are on sale right now via TicketMaster at 212-307-4100, and TicketMaster.com.: $75 for orchestra and loge seats, $50 for the front balcony, and $25 for the rear balcony. Tickets will be available at The Town Hall Box Office starting on Monday, January 4, 2010.
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MORE "HERE & THERE" PART II
In addition to all the great shows on New Year's Eve on December 31st, the heavens are going to be putting on a special show on that date as well. The second full moon of December 2009 will occur on that date (from which we get the expression "once in a blue moon") and there will be a partial lunar eclipse will take place on that date as well. I certainly hope these will be good omens - heaven knows we need some "reversal of misfortune" around here!
SPECIAL NOTE TO MAC MEMBERS: The application deadline to get the 2010 awards preliminary voting ballot is January 16th. 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 expire December 31, 2009 - you can't vote if you're not a member.)
I did get a new "toy" for Christmas. My pal Daniel gave me a shiny new iPod NANO (last year he gave me an iPod Touch - 1st gen). The NANO has one feature the Touch doesn't have (a feature that was added later), namely a microphone, which will allow be to record notes, ideas, and even interviews "on the road". It also has a mini-video camera, an fm radio and a pedometer (to help me keep track on my daily walks). Much fun ahead. My gift to Daniel? You will have to ask him.
We will be sending out a special "end of year" MEMBERS' ONLY newsletter on Saturday, January 2nd - a more detailed "look back" and "look ahead"
A word of caution to those who might be planning to be in Times Square on Thursday night, New Year's Eve. What they don't tell you, and what they don't show on TV, is the fact that when the ball drops at midnight, many of the revelers toss items into the air including bottles and cans from their celebrating. There are checkpoints at all entries to the square on that night, and backpacks and large bags are prohibited and/or subject to search, but these items seem to sneak in anyway, probably by folks who are staying within the perimeter of the checkpoints. What goes up must come down, and maybe on your head. Believe me, most of the clubs holding New Year's Eve parties we list on the website offer giant TV screens that will give you a better view of the event that most places outdoors. And leave the car at home and use public transportation.
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.svhamstra.com/Membership.shtml ) for details.
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With this issue we have included all news items for events through January 20th, 2010, for which actual press releases 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.
Please note again that with the New Year's Holiday falling on Friday, this is the only issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE this week. The Monday issue on the 28th when we get back to our schedule of two issues per week.
Save the date: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 - the 3rd Annual MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA! We have the date - now we need to choose the acts, get some sponsors and start selling tickets.
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. Until Monday, January 4th then.
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Hugs & Stuff,
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