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Remembering Mabel & Bobby
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
“I’m Throwing a Ball Tonight,” KT Sullivan sang, sashaying with a touch of Mae West’s “old paprika.” And so she was. In celebration of the
Cabaret at the Players II
Saturday, March 9th, 2013
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
…Whereas: Every day in our city, we see the power the creative arts have to thrill and inspire. By supporting cabaret performers and clubs, organizations
Bill Zeffiro’s Birthday Tribute to Frank Sinatra Urban Stages Winter Rhythms
Saturday, December 15th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
Frank Sinatra, whose phrasing, vocal ability, and popularity unquestionably made him a musical icon, would’ve celebrated his 97th birthday on Wednesday the 12th of December.
Terese Genecco & Her Little Big Band: Anniversary Show/CD Release Party
Friday, March 23rd, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
The Iridium is jam-packed with civilian and professional fans alike. It buzzes as people climb over one another to greet, hug, and catch up with
Here’s a Find: Bill Zeffiro
Sunday, March 18th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
Here’s a find: writer, musical director, accompanist, pianist, and bon vivant Bill Zeffiro holds court every Tuesday night at a casual, neighborhood restaurant in the
The Songs That Mabel Sang—A Birthday Anniversary Concert Celebrating Mabel Mercer
Monday, February 6th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
No one could put a song across like the great Mabel Mercer. The likes of Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne and Peggy Lee attributed her with teaching
Leading Cabaret Venue Celebrates Its Own
Sunday, December 11th, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
Thursday night, December 8, one of the city’s leading, newly spiffed up cabaret venues threw its first annual Artist Appreciation Holiday Party honoring performers and
Urban Stages Honors the Keeper of the Flame
Sunday, December 4th, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
*Check the full upcoming schedule for a wide variety of intimate venue, reasonably priced musical events. Donald Smith, Executive Director and Founder of The Mabel
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