PRESENTS

MICHAEL FEINSTEIN

“THE SINATRA PROJECT”

WITH NEW YORK’S FINEST SWINGING 17 PIECE BAND

SEPTEMBER 2 – 6

FEINSTEIN’S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed “Best of New York” by New York Magazine and “an invaluable New York institution” by The New York Post, will open its 10th Anniversary season with the return of the club’s founder MICHAEL FEINSTEIN for one week only, September 2 – 6. Musical Director Bill Elliott will lead a 17-piece band featuring Bucky Pizzarelli on guitar, Jim Saporito on drums, and David Finck on bass. September 2 will also mark the release of his new CD – The Sinatra Project from Concord Records – which collects the great romantic songs performed by “Ol’ Blue Eyes.” All shows take place at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street).

“For years I’ve wanted to celebrate Sinatra’s musical sensibilities, but I have no desire to copy the classic songs that he rendered better than anyone else. I wanted to create an album that would explore his style of singing and his style of music” comments Feinstein. The album was recorded as it would have been fifty years ago, in the famous last surviving recording studio from the days of stereo, Capital Studio A in Hollywood. The CD is comprised of classics such as “Fools Rush In,” “I’ve Got a Crush on You,” “At Last Love,” “Exactly Like You,” and many more.

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SEASON

Balinese Children’s Fairytale with Music, A Groovy Re-Invention of Pix’ Classic and Winter 2008 Forum Featured on the Looking Glass Stage this Fall

The Looking Glass Theatre proudly announces its Fall 2008 Season: ADVENTURES OF THE PUPPET PRINCESS, written and directed by Fullbright recipient Jennifer Goodlander; THE SPANISH WIVES, by Mary Griffith Pix, re-invented and directed by NYIT Award nominee Aliza Shane; and the WINTER 2008 WRITER/DIRECTOR FORUM, featuring 12 original and adapted classical works with female playwrights and directors.

ADVENTURES OF THE PUPPET PRINCESSES…
Playing October 11 – November 23, The Adventures of the Puppet Princess is a Balinese fairytale with music which follows Putu, a troublesome tomboy, and Nyoman, the neighbor boy that her father, a master puppeteer (dalang), is teaching about the art of puppets. Putu loves to play with the puppets and make up stories, but in Bali girls can’t be puppeteers, or can they? When Putu and Nyoman get lost in the jungle, they encounter fantastical creatures who share stories through dance, comedy and masked drama. But their only way out of the jungle is to create a puppet show for a witch (layak)! Reluctant to work together, can they set aside their animosity to perform a puppet show magical enough to impress the witch and get home? Is all that seems scary and evil also good?

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Is pleased to announce the full cast joining 3-Time Tony Award® Winner

FRANK LANGELLA

In a new Broadway production of

A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS

By Robert Bolt

Directed by Doug Hughes

The cast will include:

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GREAT PERFORMANCES REVEALS ZESTY NEW MENU AT

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER’S JAZZ CLUB,

DIZZY’S CLUB COCA-COLA

New York Hot Spot Revamps Culinary Scene by

Introducing New Summer and Late-Night Menus

Great Performances, the leading New York City-based catering and events company soars to new culinary heights with the latest menu at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s intimate jazz club, located in Frederick P. Rose Hall on Broadway at 60th Street in the heart of Columbus Circle. As the summer season swings into action, Executive Chef Chris Harkness, in collaboration with Venue Chef Nima Khansari, serve up a tasty blend of soulful, southern delicacies and fresh, seasonal ingredients at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, staying true to the club’s heritage of jazz music and food. This delectable fare features select locally grown fruits and vegetables sourced from Great Performances’ own organic Katchkie Farm located in upstate New York. Dinner is served when the doors open at 6pm and during the artist’s sets at 7:30pm, 9:30pm and Fridays and Saturdays at 11:30pm. Check out the full menu at http://www.jalc.org/dccc/menus.asp.

Calendar: http://www.jalc.org/dccc/d_calendar.asp

Tue-Sun, Aug 5-10
Cedar Walton Quintet

Review By Nancy Walman

Award-winning website, Punchin-dot-com, features the Walman Report and reviews of restaurants, travel, wine and theater. Great Performances, the leading New York City-based catering and events company, soars to new culinary heights with the latest menu at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, Lincoln Center’s intimate jazz club, located in Frederick P. Rose Hall in the heart of Columbus Circle. As the summer season swings into action, Venue Chef Nima Khansari, serves up a fascinating blend of soulful, southern delicacies and fresh, seasonal ingredients, sourced from Great Performances’ own organic farm.

Great Jazz was a given, but never did we expect a serious kitchen producing such ravishing dishes as Seared Catfish Po-Boy with Chipotle Mayo, Coleslaw and Sweet Potato Fries; Crawfish Beignets with Creole Mustard Aioli, lovely grilled asparagus, Gumbo-Laya with Lump Crab Meat, Shrimp, Crawfish, Andouille Sausage, Tasso Ham and Chicken over White Rice and The best Fried Chicken, Collard Greens and Potato Salad this side of the Maison-Dixon-Line. Don’t miss the delicious desserts like Blueberry Crisp with Tahitian Vanilla Gelato and traditional red velvet cake.

Photo Credit Julie Skarratt

Cocktails like Makers Mark and Grand Marnier and a cherry margarita are terrific, as is the efficient service. Dinner is served when the doors open at 6pm and during the artist’s sets at 7:30pm, 9:30pm and Fridays and Saturdays at 11:30pm. On our visit, “The Cedar Walton Quintet, with Steve Turre, Featuring Cedar Walton, piano; Steve Turre, trombone; Vincent Herring, alto saxophone; David Williams, bass; Joe Farnsworth, drums was as good as it gets and Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, Broadway at 60th Street, rates “A Major” on The Walman Report.

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Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola
Frederick P. Rose Hall
Jazz at Lincoln Center Broadway at 60th Street
5th Floor

Reservations
Call: 212 258-9595 or -9795. Seating is available on a first-come first-served basis either at tables or at the bar.

Group Reservations:
For groups of 20-60 call: 212-258-9875.
For groups of 61-80 call 212-258-9588
For groups of 81 or more call Corporate Sales: 212-258-9980.
(Group reservations cannot be placed on the Web)

Prices
Music Cover for Artist Sets:
Tue-Sun: $30-$35 per person;
Mon: $20 per person (UPSTARTS!)
Food & Beverage: $10 minimum, table; $5 minimum, bar

Student Discounts
$15 for 9:30pm set on Sundays, Tues-Thurs.;
$15 for 11:30pm set on Fridays & Saturdays
$10 on Mondays;
$5 for After Hours Sets
Valid student ID required

Doors Open
Doors open at 6pm for the 7:30pm set
Full menu available at 6pm

Set Times
Mon: Upstarts!, 7:30 & 9:30pm

Tue-Thu: Artist Sets, 7:30 & 9:30pm, After Hours Set 11:00pm

Fri & Sat: Artist Sets, 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30pm, After Hours Sets follow last Artist Set

Sun: Artist Sets, 7:30 & 9:30pm

After Hours Sets
$10
After Hours Sets are a great opportunity to hear great jazz in an informal setting until the wee hours….

Student Discounts
$15 for 9:30pm set on Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

$10 on Mondays
$5 for After Hours Sets
Valid student ID required

Copyright 2008 By Punchin International Syndicate. All Rights Reserved

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THE VENETIAN RESORT-HOTEL-CASINO IN LAS VEGAS

TO SET A NEW STANDARD IN ENTERTAINMENT WITH THE REAL DEAL!

New Show To Feature Poker Superstars Interacting With Audience Members

In A Live, Daily, High-Tech, Fun-Filled Extravaganza

The Real Deal!, the first ever live, interactive poker-themed stage show, will debut in The Venetian Showroom at The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas this fall, according to a joint announcement by entertainment industry icon Merv Adelson (no relation to Sheldon Adelson, chairman and chief executive officer of The Venetian’s parent company Las Vegas Sands Corp.) and the resort. Working in partnership with the world’s most renowned poker professionals, the show will introduce a new paradigm in entertainment, establishing a completely original live show format that combines humor, the latest in wireless technology, and abundant prizes in wildly-fun, fast-paced action that will entertain poker enthusiasts and non-players alike.

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Kick-Off July 16 at 7:00 P.M.

City Parks Foundation is pleased to announce a diverse line up of free concerts, dance and theater performances in East River Park this July & August. For the first time ever, CityParks Concerts presented by Verizon, CityParks Dance and CityParks Theater presented by Time Warner will be offered in East River Park with 20 free performances scheduled over 26 days — July 16 through August 10.

WHO: Opening Night of Free Summer Concerts, Dance & Theater in East River Park
Featuring “Transports Exceptionnels,” “Dans le Jardin,” and “Contigo

WHAT: 20 Free Performances in East River Park - CityParks Concerts presented by Verizon, CityParks Dance and CityParks Theater presented by Time Warner - July 16 through August 10

WHEN: Opening Night: July 16 at 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: East River Park, Manhattan
At the Grand Street Playground inside the park
Best accessed via Delancey St. walking bridge over FDR Drive
Turn south once inside the park, walking approx. 2 blocks from Delancey

Opening night offers three acclaimed performances held consecutively in three different natural settings of the park,

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NOW ON SALE TO

AMERICAN EXPRESS CARDHOLDERS

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ROYAL COURT THEATRE PRODUCTION

STARS KRISTIN SCOTT THOMAS AND PETER SARSGAARD

OPENING NIGHT IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 AT THE WALTER KERR THEATRE

PREVIEWS BEGIN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

The critically acclaimed Royal Court Theatre production of Anton Chekhov’s THE SEAGULL is now on sale exclusively to American Express cardholders. Now through July 25, AMEX cardholders can order tickets to the production which broke all box office records in the 50 year history of the Royal Court Theatre, by ordering online at americanexpress.com/entertainment or telecharge.com, or by phone at Telecharge at 212-239-6200. THE SEAGULL will go on sale to the general public on July 26.

THE SEAGULL, featuring a new version by Christopher Hampton and directed by Ian Rickson, opens Wednesday, October 1 at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street). Previews will begin Tuesday, September 16. The production will play a strictly limited engagement of 14 weeks through December 21.

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Monthly performances by a range of artists in Blue Water Grill’s Jazz Room will follow, offering a special prix fixe dinner and live music to all who care to unwind after work and still be “Home by 9.”

What: Home by 9 Music Series Premier

Where: Blue Water Grill Jazz Room – 31 Union Square West at 16th Street

When: Wednesday, June 25th from 6-8:00pm

Tickets: $100 per person for dinner and performance

Prix Fixe Menu:

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LIVE IN HIGH DEFINITION TO CINEMAS WORLDWIDE

Don Carlo, widely considered to be Giuseppe Verdi’s greatest work, has been selected to open the 2008/09 Teatro alla Scala Opera Season. Now a global audience can see it via a digital cinema release being organized by New York based Emerging Pictures & RAI Trade, the international sales arm of public broadcasting powerhouse, RAI.

The performance will be brought to cinemas throughout Europe and North America LIVE in High Definition worldwide, on Sunday, December 7th 2008.

La Scala’s Opening Night is one of European society’s most important cultural events. Heads of state, princes & kings, as well as Italy’s elite are certain to be in attendance. Last year’s premiere saw ticket prices soar to $ US2800, each, and it is anticipated that his years performance of Don Carlo with its superb cast, will command even a higher premium.

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Jazz Café Artists Include Aaron Parks, Kate McGarry, Jason Palmer,
Spencer Day and Alex Brown

August 29-31, 2008
All-Day Lawn Pass Available for Saturday and Sunday

Cunard® Line is the official Cruise Line of the Boston Symphony
Orchestra and Sponsor of the Tanglewood Jazz Festival

The Boston Symphony Orchestra has announced the addition of
vocalists Nnenna Freelon and Spencer Day, and pianist, Mulgrew Miller
to the 2008 Tanglewood Jazz Festival lineup. They will be the
special guests of Marian McPartland for the live taping of “Piano
Jazz” for NPR in celebration of Ms. McPartland’s 90th birthday.

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