The Salon Wrap-up for December 20, 2015 - "Holiday Special"

The final Salon of 2015 is upon us!

To celebrate, Mark and Tanya hosted a warm evening full of holiday cheer, beautiful music, and the camaraderie of our Salon family. Co-hosting the evening was the lovely, 2015 MAC Award-winning vocal powerhouse, Kathleen France, representing the artists of Miranda Music.

Co-Host Kathleen France

She opened the festivities with the bluesy song "Merry Christmas, Baby." Throughout the evening, the music flowed freely: traditional holiday songs, Celtic lullaby, Cole Porter classics, and we were also treated to the hilarious stand-up comedy of Genevieve Joy, who happens to be the daughter of Rob Davis.

Kathleen opened the second half of the evening with a three song set: "Real," a moving song from the Contemporary Christian music world; the Christmas classic of all classics, "Silent Night" (sung together with yours truly); and a rousing sing-along of "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer."

She closed out the evening with another taste of the blues, Leiber & Stoller's "Santa Claus is Back in Town."

Quick Wrap: Classical Corner

In honor of Beethoven's 245th birthday this month, Mark opened Classical Corner with the well-known piece, "Fuer Elise," and proceeded to discuss Beethoven's bold, distinctive, themes.  Whether in a symphony or a sonata, Beethoven's melodies and harmonies are unforgettable. Leonard Bernstein referred to what he called the "inevitablity" of Beethoven's music; the feeling that with each note written, there is only one possible note that could follow it, and Beethoven then chose that very note.
To close the segment, Mark treated us to a full rendition of "Fuer Elise," (which, as he said, is a very beautiful piece when not played by a seven-year-old), and then played the first movement of the piano sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, aka The Moonlight Sonata.

Roster of performers for the evening (in order of appearance):Click link to visit the performer’s website or other links, when available.
All piano accompaniment by Mark Janas unless otherwise noted.

Elaine St. George
Amy Beth Williams 
Bobbie Horowitz 
Willie-Mae Perry 
Ira Lee Collings
Barb Malley
Richard Eisenberg
Rob Davis 
Genevieve Joy
Joey Infante
David Ballard
Janice Hall
Sarah Rice
Kathleen France
Tanya Moberly
Doug Shapiro  (with Nick Levin)
 Steve Bustamante 
Lisa Viggiano
Wendy Kaufman

Special thanks to tonight’s pianists and guitarists: Mark Janas, Nick Levin, and Steve Bustamante.


And thank you to Gil Alexandre on lights and sound, our amazing waitstaff who always handle the demands of a full house with grace and style, and Steve Bustamante who is providing video footage for people interested in that service!


Upcoming shows:   

 Sunday, December 27, 7:00 and 9:30 pm: Sarah Rice will be featured in Sondheim Unplugged, at 54 Below, 254 W. 54th Street.

 Tuesday December 29th and Wednesday December 30th (7:00pm) - Tanya Moberly directs Marnie Klar in Tuned In, with Steven Ray Watkins at Don't Tell Mama,  343 West 46th Street. 
  
Thursday, January 21, 2016, 7:00 pm: Bobbie Horowitz's series, "It's Just a Number!" returns, with Rob Davis as this month's honoree.  Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd Street. 

Thursday, January 28, 2016, 7:00 pm: Birthday Boy Joey Infante presents his show, "Sabor de Amor,"  at the Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd Street.

Thursday, February 4, 2016:  Rob Davis encores his show, "Frank and Billie, and Me," with guest Lisa Viggiano, at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street.

 
REMINDER: There is no Salon next week (December 27) or January 3rd!
 Next Salon, January 10, 2016
Theme: Coast To Coast
Co-Host: Lisa Viggiano
Salon Spotlight: Tim DiPasqua

Hope to see you there!  

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO THE ENTIRE SALON FAMILY!


Janice Hall
Guest Blogette for the Salon
(Updates? Changes? Email me!)

The Salon Wrap-up for December 13, 2015 - "Songs From The Movies"

Greetings, Salon family! Tonight we were treated with: "Songs From The Movies" and guest artist Daryl Glenn and his music director Karen Dryer. They had us remembering his show "Nashville" which will reprise this week. Daryl, a Bistro, MAC & Nightlife Award Winner : will be appearing this week with Jo Lynn Burke singing Robert Altman’s NASHVILLE at Feinstein’s/54 Below – 25 West 54th St, 10019 – on December 16th at 7pm & December 17th at 7pm. For more information: www.54below.com

His selections included:

"Pure Imagination"- From Willy Wonka

Kiss at The End of the Rainbow-"Mighty Wind" -with Karen on vocals and piano

Theme From "Mahogany"-solo Karen singing and playing

Rainbow Connection-From The Muppet Movie

It Don't Worry Me

Our Salon Spotlights: Teresa Eggersten-Cooke, visiting from Park City, Utah, accompanying herself beautifully singing "The Rose". Then Mark played for her as she sang: The Italian translation of a song from the film "Cinema Paradiso" and finished with her '20 dollar song': "Send In The Clowns". She made it her own... Teresa appeared last night at The Metropolitan Room. Follow her on Facebook, YouTube and at http://teresaeggertsencooke.com/ So sorry I missed her show.

Quick Wrap: Classical Corner was Len Cariou's surprise appearance-see below.

Len Cariou- (Broadway's original Sweeney Todd among other inaugural roles), was our second very special guest singer, singing highlights from his "Broadway and The Bard" show, singing his opening and closing numbers. Can't wait to see it as he wonderfully pairs sonnets and soliloquy with songs apropos to the text. BRUSH UP YOUR SHAKESPEARE!

Roster of singers for the evening (in order of appearance):
Click link to visit the performer’s website or other links, when available.
All piano accompaniment by Mark Janas unless otherwise noted.

Len Cariou
Dan Ruth
Barb Malley
Ira Lee Collings
Noah Diamond
Kathy Biehl
Korey Wilson
Hanna Burke
Ruth Carlin Sudock
Marnie Klar
Tanya Moberly
Ann Dawson
Rob Davis
Janice Hall
Lynn Henderson
Richard Pierson
Melody Jane
Jenn Bradley
Charles Baran
Richard Eisenberg
Steve Bustamante


Special thanks to tonight’s pianists and guitarists: Mark Janas, Karen Dryer, and Richard Eisenberg.

And thank you to Gil Alexandre on lights and sound, our amazing waitstaff (Rodrigo) who always handle the demands of a full house with grace and style, and Steve Bustamante who is providing video footage for people interested in that service!


Upcoming shows:

Ongoing: Candice Oden is singing every Tuesday night (8:30pm) -- accompanied by Bill Zeffiro -- at Millesime, 92 Madison Avenue (connected to the Cartlon Hotel), NYC.

Wednesday, December 2, 2015-Sunday, Jan 3, 2016 - Adam Shapiro is appearing in "Di Goldene Kale" (The Golden Bride) at the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, 90 John St, Ste 410, NYC.

Sunday, December 13, 2015 (5pm) and Saturday, December 19, 2015 (5pm) - Sally Darling is appearing in “Perspectives” (music directed by Matthew Martin Ward) at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.

Saturday, Decmber 19th, 2015 - Dan Ruth in "A Life Behind Bars"-Directed by Tanya Moberly

Tuesday December 29th and Wednesday December 30th (7:00pm) - Marnie Klar is Tuned In with Steven Ray Watkins at Don't Tell Mama, directed by Tanya Moberly. West 46th Street.

Spring, 2016 - Kathy Biehl is appearing as Groucho's love interest the first revival of the Marx Brothers' lost musical, "I'll Bet She Is," at the Connelly Theatre, NYC.



Jaye Maynard
Guest Blogette for the Salon

The Salon Wrap-up for November 22, 2015 - "Thankful"

November 22, 2015
Theme: “Thankful”

I've got a roof over my head
I've got a warm place to sleep
Some nights I lie awake counting gifts
Instead of counting sheep
I've got a heart that can hold love
I've got a mind that can think
There may be times when I lose the light
And let my spirits sink
But I can't stay depressed
When I remember how I'm blessed
Grateful, grateful
Truly grateful I am
Grateful, grateful
Truly blessed
And duly grateful

- John Buccino




Greetings, Salon family!  We had such a wonder and full-of-thanks evening.  And I think it's safe to say the we are all so thankful that our Salon this evening was co-hosted by the very beautiful and very talented Eve Eaton.  One of the first things she shared with me tonight was that she didn't sing for 9 years (What???), and, holy you-know-what canoli, it did not show.

This self-proclaimed NON-cat-lady (despite her many cats ; ) ) shared her beautiful voice that is so clear and pitch perfect -- a true gift. She has so much expression in her performance.  Basically, she robbed the world blind by keeping her voice hidden for so long.  She has a surprising warmth in her voice that keeps her singing smooth and silky.  It's an actually flawless voice.  You heard me -- deal with it. ;)

Her set included:

"I Feel Lucky" (Mary Chapin Carpenter)
"Vienna" (Billy Joel)
"Shop Around" (Smokey Robinson & Berry Gordy)
"This Is The Time" (Billy Joel)
"A Place In The World" (Mary Chapin Carpenter)

Eve is appearing singing the music of one of her very favorite artists, Billy Joel, on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm)!

Our Salon Spotlights!


The Salon Spotlights for the evening were Sue Matsuki and Edd Clark!  I was so glad to have Sue and Edd back with us. They were one of the first Salon Spotlights I saw upon first joining the Salon family!  They do Christmas the only way its' supposed to be.  They have spent the last 9 years working together (now THAT'S    a partnership) -- and Ed's husband is their musical director, creating amazing and gorgeous and hilarious arrangements.  Always appropriately glitzy, they executed such beautiful harmonies wowing everyone, moving so effortlessly through jaunty tunes right into the most beautifully blended pianissimo, and letting the audience join in to create such beautiful warmth filling the room.  Suzy Snowflake - combined with Seeny Todd. Red ukelaili -- Holly Jolly Christmas -- full trombone provided by Sue.  They performed:

"Holiday Feeling"
"Silent Night"
"Holly Jolly Christmas"

I challenge you to guess where we had some Sweeny Todd, Edd's red ukulele, and Sue's full trombone solo (vocally) in there. :)  What a set!

Sue and Ed are appearing on Sunday, November 29, 2015 (no Salon!) at 7pm at the Miranda Music Christmas CD release show at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, NYC; Saturday, December 5, 2015 in "An Afternoon of Famous Duets plus a cast of 30!" at Urban Stages, 259 West 30th St, NYC; and Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 7pm and Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 4pm in "Sue and Edd's Fabulous 9th Annual Christmas Show!"

Quick Wrap: Classical Corner


We had a duo for Classical Corner this week to perform 3 Puccini pieces that reach and grab your heart.  Dawn Derow, who completed at the top of her class at Boston Conservatory, performed three pieces with our wonderful Mark Janas.  Dawn's voice has grown SO much since her first days at the salon.  She is so beautiful and has really developed in sharing her gift.  I definitely recommend seeing her in any of her upcoming shows.

Dawn and Mark created art right in front of us with three of Puccini's most famous pieces:

"O Mio Bambino Caro (Oh My Beloved Father)" from the opera Gianni Schicci -- the role is Lauretta, and she sings to her father of her undying love for her man who is being kept away from her.  Naturally, her father has been busy pretending he's dying in order to determine who deserves his money.  As Italians do.

"Chil il bel song di Doretto (Doretta's Beautiful Dreams)" from the opera La Rondine -- the role is Magda, and she sings, "Who could guess the beautiful dream Loretta?  Why her mystery came to an end ... On day her student kissed her on the mouth and that kiss was the revelation ..."

And, finally, "Mi chiamano Mimi (My name is Mimi)" from the very famous La Boheme.  The opera was the basis for the musical Rent, but, personally, I don't agree with messing with the original. :)  We meet the character Mimi, whose true name is Lucia.  She is a quiet and lonely romantic who wants only for the sunrise and spring flowers.


Roster of singers for the evening (in order of appearance):
Click link to visit the performer’s website or other links, when available.
All piano accompaniment by Mark Janas unless otherwise noted.

Gretchen Reinhagen
Wendy A. Russel (accompanying herself!)
Kathy Biehl
Richie Eisenberg
David Opheim and Rex Gillit  (a duo!)
Tanya Moberly (accompanied by guitarist Greg Taylor -- his own song!)
Gregory Taylor (naturally, accompanying himself -- his own [another] song!)
Martin Martin Ward
Sally Darling (with Matthew Martin Ward on the piano)
Adam Shapiro (with Martin 
Candice Oden *moi*
Barb Malley
Ira Lee Collins
Bennett Silverstein
Joe Regan, Jr.
Steve Bustamante
Marcus Goldhaber
Jeanette Simpson

Special thanks to tonight’s pianists and guitarists: Mark Janas, Matthew Martin Ward, Greg Taylor, and Steve Bustamante.


And thank you to Gil Alexandre on lights and sound, our amazing waitstaff who always handle the demands of a full house with grace and style, and Steve Bustamante who is providing video footage for people interested in that service!


Upcoming shows:


Ongoing: Candice Oden is singing every Tuesday night (8:30pm) -- accompanied by Bill Zeffiro -- at Millesime, 92 Madison Avenue (connected to the Cartlon Hotel), NYC.

December 1, 2015 (7pm) - Ira Lee Collins is appearing in "We Can Be Kind ~ World AIDS Day" at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St, NYC.

December 2, 2015 (7pm) - Gretchen Reinhagen is appearing in and reviving her show "A Redux Recap at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St, NYC.

Wednesday, December 2, 2015-Sunday, Jan 3, 2016 - Adam Shapiro is appearing in "Di Goldene Kale" (The Golden Bride) at the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, 90 John St, Ste 410, NYC. 

December 2-13, 2015 - "Winter Rhythms" is running  featuring TONS of Salon favorites, including the beautiful Barb Malley and the handsome Matthew Martin Ward!

December 4-20, 2015 - Erin Cronican is appearing in “Gidion’s Knot” (assistant directed by *moi*, Candice Oden) with The Seeing Place Theater, 309 East 26th St, NYC.


Saturday, December 5, 2015 (4pm) - Bennett Silverstein is appearing in "Bennett Sings Bennet"at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St, NYC.

Sunday, December 6, 2015 (7pm) - Marcus Goldhaber is appearing in "Mostly Marcus" at Bar Thalia at Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, NYC.

Tuesday, December 8, 2015 (7pm) - Barb Malley is appearing in "The Best of Ricky Ritzel's Broadway" at Urban Stages, NYC. www.urbanstages.org

Saturday, December 11, 2015 (7p) - Adam Shapiro is appearing in and hosting "The Lovers, The Dreamers & Jim" at Urban Stages, 259 West 30th St, NYC.

Saturday, December 11, 2015 (9pm) - Adam Shapiro is ALSO appearing in "Somewhere In This Song: The Music And Lyrics of Nicholas Levine" at Urban Stages, 259 West 30th St, NYC.

Sunday, December 13, 2015 (7pm) - Adam Shapiro is hosting "From All of Us to You: Seasonal Songs & Disney, Too" at Urban Stages, 259 West 30th St, NYC.

Sunday, December 13, 2015 (5pm) and Saturday, December 19, 2015 (5pm) - Sally Darling is appearing in “Perspectives” (music directed by Matthew Martin Ward) at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.

Saturday, December 19th, 2015 (7:30pm) - If you haaaaaaappen to be in Houston, TX, David Opheim and Rex Gillit are performing with International Voices Houston.

Spring, 2016 - Kathy Biehl is appearing as Groucho's love interest the first revival of the Marx Brothers' lost musical, "I'll Bet She Is," at the Connelly Theatre, NYC.
REMINDER: There is no Salon next week (November 29) or on December 6th!


IN THREE WEEKS!  The theme for the evening of Decenber 13th will be ... "Songs From The Movies!"
Themes are always, of course, optional -- any material is welcome at our home for creativity and growth, the Salon!  See you on December 13, 2015! :)


Candice Oden
Guest Blogette for the Salon
(Updates? Changes? Email me!)

The Salon Wrap-Up for November 8, 2015 - "Historical/Hysterical"

November 8, 2015
Theme: “Historical/Hysterical”

And what a hysterical night it was!  Shawn Moninger (or shall I say Reverend Shawn Moninger) was our fabulous co-host for the evening.  He put everyone in stitches from his first appearance, and the fun never stopped.  He brought his no-nonsense hilarity to open the night, and kept the room filled with utter joy throughout the entire evening.

Shawn has been designing an unbelievable 21 years of lights and sound at Don't Tell Mama -- and as every performer knows, lights and sound can make or break your show.  So, a sincere thank you, Mr. Moninger, from performers in every part of the world.  What Shawn doesn't mention is that he has won FOUR MAC Awards and a Backstage Bistro Award for Outstanding Technical Direction.  No big deal, right? ;)  He is now a minister at Unity of Norwalk (Connecticut).  Oh, but wait -- he was nominated for another MAC Award you say?  No, not for his ministry (although, if they add a new category, I have no doubt he'd be at the top of the list), but for his stand-up.  Let me tell you: this guy can do it all, and does it all by spreading love and joy wherever he goes.  Oh, I said "does it all," right?  Yeah -- he made his cabaret debut at the Metropolitan Room the night before co-hosting the Salon!  This man is a powerhouse of Possibility.

Shawn entertained us through the evening.  First was stand-up, then he opened the second half with "Cookie Song" (wearing a shirt of cookies -- well, not made of cookies) and ended with "We Live on Borrowed Time," accompanied by his partner, the incomparable David Friedman.

Shawn is appearing at the Metropolitan again on Thursday, November 19th (9:30pm) and Wednesday, December 30 (7pm) in "Shawn Moninger ~ Because I Can."  Pretty appropriate, right? ;)

Our Salon Spotlight!

The Salon Spotlight for the evening was Marnie Klar! She is preparing her show "Tuned In," and she blessed us with a preview of some of that magic starting with "Welcome To The Jungle."  She also performed "Creep" and "This Used to Be My Playground." I HIGHLY recommend you see this show.  She brings a freshness to the cabaret world that we don't realize is at times missing.  But Ms. Klar brings it to the stage as fearlessly as she sings.  She is one to watch!

Quick Wrap: Classical Corner

We had two very special guests this week, one being the beautiful and talented, Anglo-French Alexia Carr, Classical Singer and Comedian.  Alexia started studying singing and drama after learning the violin in the conservatoire of Nimes, France.  At the Conservatoire of Toulouse, her voice (incredible) drew the attention and encouragement of José Van Dam -- no small feat.  She subsequently studied in Paris, England, Bulgaria, Monaco, Germany, and the U.S.  I imagine her passport is one of the most colorful you can find.  After winning the Prix d'Honneur at the Leopold BELLAN Competition  in Paris in 2002 and le Grand Prix Operetta "Drome Opéra" in 2006 (because you can't do one without the other, right?), she has been performing regularly with choirs and orchestras, as well as operatic roles, including the title role in Carmen in 2005, singing the famous Habanera.  While riding a horse.  Naturally.

She has given recitals in London, NYC, France, Germany, and Long Island, and her cabaret performances have included some of her own compositions and poems!  As an actress, just this year she played the title role n the historical film "Mademoiselle de La Charce," which was directed Lionel Baillemont and costarred the famous French actress Marie Christine Barrault.

Too bad this girl has so much time on her hands, right? ;)

For our other guest, we were privileged to have again the young Finnish pianist Markus Kaitila, who studies at the Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College, City University of NY, and whose playing is like nothing I've ever seen or heard.  We say the same thing about Mark Janas, don't we?  You MUST attend a Salon (well, all Salons, of course) in which Markus is playing, as your artistic self with be transformed in a mere 5 minutes.  Markus had performed twice before at Salon.  The first was a duet at a previous Salon, and last week, when he told Mark he would love to come back, and Mark said, "How about tonight?" Markus played several selections by Chopin: the Impromptu, Opus 51, in G flat, and the fourth Ballade of Opus 52, in F minor, both composed in 1843. (An Impromptu is a free-form musical piece, with the character of an improvisation; a Ballade is an instrumental work with the dramatic and narrative characteristics of a song setting.)  This week he joined Alexia, and the two of them moved us all with love, drama, and even giggles.

They performed together:
"La Vie Antérieure" by Henri Duparc
"Voyage à Paris" by Francis Poulenc
"I Love Paris" by Cole Parter
"Träume" by Richard Wagner
"The Jewel Song" (Marguerite's aria) by Charles Gounod
"Habanera" (Carmen) by Georges Bizet

A WONDERFUL way to close the first set!

Roster of singers for the evening (in order of appearance):
Click link to visit the performer’s website, when available.
All piano accompaniment by Mark Janas unless otherwise noted.

Barbara Malley
Edie Stokes
Ira Lee Collings`
Richie Eisenberg
Carly Ozard
Martin Martin Ward
Sally Darling (with Matthew Martin Ward on the piano)
Mary Foster Conklin (with Bill Zeffiro tickling the ivories)
Bill Zeffiro (singing with Mary Foster Conklin)
Steve Bustamante
David Ballard
Candice Oden *moi* (with Bill Zeffiro at the keys)
Maureen Taylor
Tanya Moberly
Rob Davis
Kathryn Allyn
Anna Marie Sell
*Special Guest* Hillary Clinton! (alias: Kelly Karel)
Bobbie Horowitz


Special thanks to tonight’s pianists and guitarists: Mark Janas, Matthew Martin Ward and Steve Bustamante.

And thank you to Gil Alexandre on lights and sound, our amazing waitstaff who always handle the demands of a full house with grace and style, and Steve Bustamante who is providing video footage for people interested in that service!

Upcoming shows:

Ongoing: Candice Oden is singing every Tuesday night (8:30pm) at Millesime, 92 Madison Avenue (connected to the Cartlon Hotel), NYC.

Ongoing: Bill Zeffiro can be seen every Tuesday night (8:30pm) at Millesime, 92 Madison Avenue, NYC  and every Wednesday night (8-12) at La Rivista, 313 W 46th St, NYC.

Saturday, October 31, 2015 (9:30pm) - Sierra Rein (as part of Marquee Five) guest performs in "Into Sweeney Todd's Woods" at Feinstein's/54 Below, 254 W 54th St, NYC.

Friday, November 6, 2015 (7pm) - Tanya Moberly in “Songs I Feel Like Singing” (with a rotation of musicians - this date has Sean Harkness) at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.

Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - Rob Davis in “Rob’s Big Birthday Celebration” at The Metropolitan Room – 34 West 22nd St, NYC.

Thursday, November 12th, 2015 - Bobbie Horowitz is back continuing her installments "It's Just A Number" featuring last Sunday's Carly Ozard and Kelley Karel!

Friday, November 13, 2015 (9:30pm) - Tanya Moberly in “Songs I Feel Like Singing” (with a rotation of musicians - this date has Ritt Henn) at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.

Friday, November 13, Monday, November 16, 2015 (7pm & 9:30pm) - Rob Davis in “Rob’s Big Birthday Celebration” at Salon Presents, Etc Etc Restaurant, 352 W 44th St, 2nd Floor.

Tuesday, November 17, 2005 (2:30pm) - Edie Stokes is appearing in "Love Is in The Air" with Barry Levitt and Jon Burr at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC. 

Wednesday, November 18, 2015 - Sally Darling is appearing in “Perspectives” (musically directed by Matthew Martin Ward) at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC. *Salon Members get $5 off your cover charge!*

Thursday, November 19, 2015 (7pm) and Tuesday, December 8, 2015 (7pm) - Barb Malley is appearing in "The Best of Ricky Ritzel's Broadway" at Urban Stages, NYC. www.urbanstages.org

Friday, November 20, 2015 (9:30pm) - Tanya Moberly in “Songs I Feel Like Singing” (with a rotation of musicians - this date has Steven Ray Watkins) at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.

December 2-13, 2015 - "Winter Rhythms" is running  featuring TONS of Salon favorites, including the beautiful Barb Malley and the handsome Matthew Martin Ward!

December 3-January 3, 2015 - Anna Marie Sell is appearing in Peccadillo Theatre Company's Christmas Show (Thornton Wilder One-Acts), at the Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 W. 46th Street, NYC, and with Kathryn Allyn, singing the songs of Irving Berlin in "Reaching For The Moon" at Cafe Noctambulo at Pangea, 178 2nd Avenue (between 11th & 12th Streets), NYC.Kathryn .

December 4-20, 2015 - Erin Cronican is appearing in “Gidion’s Knot” (assistant directed by *moi*, Candice Oden) with The Seeing Place Theater, 309 East 26th St, NYC.

Wednesday, December 9, 2015 - Kathryn Allyn will be crooning the songs of Irving Berlin in "Reaching For The Moon" at Cafe Noctambulo at Pangea, 178 2nd Avenue (between 11th & 12th Streets), NYC.

Sunday, December 13, 2015 (3pm & 8pm) - David Ballard is singing with the NY Gay Men’s Chrous at their Holiday concert at Town Hall, NYC.

Sunday, December 13, 2015 (5pm) and Saturday, December 19, 2015 - Sally Darling is appearing in “Perspectives” (music directed by Matthew Martin Ward) at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.

February, 2016 - Kelley Karel will be performing in her one-woman show, "Hillary Confidential," at The Duplex, 61 Christopher Street (at 7th Avenue), NYC.

February, 2016 - Mary Foster Conklin is releasing her new CD, "Photographs," and will be performing at Birdland that same month.


REMINDER: There is no Salon next week (November 15)

IN TWO WEEKS!  The theme for the evening of November 22nd will be ... Why, "Thankful," of course!
We are approaching Thanksgiving and all of those other holidays that we are supposed to jumble together (in order for no one to feel left out). ;)  And that creates a special reminder to be thankful for absolutely everything and everyone we have.  Who or what will YOU honor?  Themes are always, of course, optional -- any material is welcome at our home for creativity and growth, the Salon!

See you on November 22, 2015! :)
Candice Oden
Guest Blogette for the Salon
(Updates? Changes? Email me!)