March 8, 2010

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CABARET ORGANIZATIONS GEARING UP FOR
MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

The original concept of MARCH IS CABARET MONTH was developed by cabaret venue owners in NYC to increase the awareness - and attendance - of cabaret events during the slow months of winter. The month of March chosen because, in those days, the month would kick off with the annual BACK STAGE BISTRO awards gala and end with the annual MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) AWARDS. However, as MAC began to reschedule its awards show later into April and then into May, and the BACK STAGE BISTRO awards show became a private event for winners and their friends only (the publication no longer supports the BISTRO AWARDS) the concept of MARCH IS CABARET MONTH faded away.

In January of 2008, CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, an online website and twice weekly e-mail newsletter with 2700 subscribers, took upon itself the task of resurrecting MARCH IS CABARET MONTH and with the support of performers, venues and cabaret organizations. Special MARCH IS CABARET MONTH events are held around the world each year, kicked off by a special MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA presented in NYC on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:00 pm at the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ). MC of the event is renowned cabaret performer Richard Skipper. Tom Stajmiger, who is producing the show on behalf of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE has announced this year's theme as "The Composers of Cabaret".Tickets for the gala are on sale online at http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/

CLICK HERE FOR A RUNDOWN OF
MARCH IS CABARET MONTH
AROUND THE COUNTRY

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JACKIE GIBSON SINGS "HOW LITTLE WE KNOW"

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Click Here To See Linda Sing And To Purchase Tickets

WHAT'S LORI DONATO UP TO?

MARCH 3 PLUS 1 SERIES BEGINS ON MONDAY MARCH 8TH.
3 SESSIONS PLUS LIVE PERFORMANCE ON SUNDAY, MARCH 28TH.

Price: Only $199.00!
Enrollment limited. Results Guaranteed!

More details to follow.

Please pass this on to anyone you know that may benefit from these workshops!
Thanks,
Lori and Steven

THE OTHER SIDE
on Tuesdays from 8:00pm - midnight.
Open mic, special guest singers and musician jam nights.
2538 Hyperion Ave.
Silver Lake, CA.
Call 323-661-0618 or 626-836-5414 for info.
To schedule a spot as a featured guest,
call or email Lori. 818-760-0757 greatdame@earthlink.net

CHEZ NOUS RESTAURANT
on Thursdays from 6:30 - 10:00 pm
10550 Riverside Dr
Toluca Lake,CA. 91602
Call 818-760-0288 for reservations and information

STUDIO ONE 11 COCKTAIL LOUNGE in Palm Springs
on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 PM to Midnight
67-555 East Palm Canyon Dr.
Cathedral City, CA. 92234
Call 760-324-5717 for info.

Call (818) 760-0757 or visit:
www.loridonato.com/workshops
for more information or go to:
WWW.LORIDONATO.COM

Please check out my new clips on YOUTUBE for information on workshops.
www.youtube.com/loridonato

Three Time Grammy Nominee
TAYLOR DAYNE gets
"Up Close and Upright!"
at Upright Cabaret
sharing the stories behind her songs!

Three performances -
Friday and Saturday, March 19 & 20 at 10 PM
and Sunday, March 21 at 8 PM

Share in a very intimate three-night performance with TAYLOR DAYNE to hear her stories behind the songs and
listen to "the voice" that has made her one of the most recognizable and beloved personalities in pop music for
more than 20 years. With 17 Top-10 Hits including "Tell It to My Heart," "I'll Be Your Shelter," and "Love Will Lead
You Back," Taylor Dayne stands out as one of music's most dynamic artists. Her versatile and powerful voice has
gained recognition in multiple genres from pop and dance, to rock and adult contemporary; earning her three
Grammy Nominations, and numerous multi-platinum and gold selling albums. She has sold out two world tours
and successfully appeared in numerous film, television, and stage roles including Elton John and Tim Rice's Tony
Award Winning Musical "Aida" in 2001.

As she gears up for her Vegas run in summer 2010 and a Showtime reality series,
don't miss your chance to get "up close and upright" with this dynamic star and hear her
stories behind her songs!

Upright Cabaret on Vermont
(located within the Vermont Restaurant Complex)
714 N. Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027
310-652-5252

Tickets: $30 Advance online at www.uprightcabaret.com/events
or $35 at the door (if available)
Dinner Reservations are made online at time of ticket purchase.
Online ticket buyers receive first priority in seating.
Table food/drink minimums apply.

PRODUCTION WEB SITE: www.paragon-arts.org

THEATRE: Theatre Unlimited

10943 Camarillo Street

North Hollywood, CA 91602

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

Preview - Friday, March 19, 2010 - 8:00 pm

Opening - Saturday, March 20 - 8:00 pm

Sunday, March 21 - 3:00 pm

Friday, March 26 - 8:00 pm & Saturday,

March 27 - 8:00 pm & Sunday, March 28 - 3:00 pm

Friday, April 2 - 8:00 pm & Saturday, April 3 - 8:00 pm

Friday, April 9 - 8:00 pm & Saturday, April 10 - 8:00 pm, &

Sunday, April 11 - 3:00 pm

TICKETS: Tickets for all performances of The Rainbow Room are $18 Tickets and on

sale now through Brown Paper Tickets at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/97150,

or by calling (800) 838-3006.

PROCEEDS: All proceeds generated from The Rainbow Room will go directly to Narsad Artworks www.narsadartworks.org - an Orange County (La Habra, CA) based arts organization which helps fund scientific research for mental illness. There will be an art exhibit in the room adjacent to the theatre featuring the paintings of local artists who work with Narsad. - END

WATCH THE YOUTUBE CLIP HERE
The Blue Heron Art Center is located at
19704 Vashon Hwy SW
Vashon, WA.
For ticket info. contact Vashon Allied Arts at 206-463-5131
or visit www.vashonalliedarts.org

PERFORMANCES BEGIN IN MARCH

AT THE ORIENTAL THEATER CHICAGO

WITH THE FABULOUS

CINDY BENSON

WATCH A CLIP OF CINDY IN "CATS" ON BROADWAY

Sharon McNight
"The First 30 Years"

Cabaret's iconic entertainer and Tony award nominee, Sharon McNight, debuts "The First 30 Years" -
an introspective retrospect from Moose Hall to Carnegie Hall (and all the gin joints on the way) at the
New York City's Metropolitan Room in March with Ian Herman as the musical director. In "The First 30 Years,"
Sharon shares her quixotic experiences from performing on a stage of stacked beer cases in San Francisco's
Castro District to starring on Broadway in "Starmites" or from the Reno Rodeo to the Frankfort Opera House.
The California native is a favorite with concert and cabaret audiences, and is know for her sardonic comedy
style and wry comments plus an eclectic mix of songs from "Desperado" to the reenactment of "The Wizard of
OZ." To many, her off-the-cuff ad libs and audience participation may be the most revered elements of any
McNight show; "The First 30 Years" is no exception. Through the miracle of scrapbooking, (before it became
popular), McNight backs up every story with hard evidence. McNight was awarded twice by Bay Area Critics
as Best Actress for her performance in "Hello Dolly" and "Nunsense." Her other awards include a MAC, Bistro,
Golden Gull, 5 Cabaret Golds, 3 Cable Cars, and a Nightlife from New York critics for Best Musical Comedy -
"Ladies, Compose Yourselves!" Sharon has appeared in film and on television, most recently on the Disney
Channel's "Hannah Montana." Of her many accomplishments, McNight is most proud of her funding raising
work on behalf of AIDS charities.

SHOWTIMES: Saturday, March 13th @ 9:45PM, Sunday, March 14th @ 9:30PM, Monday, March 15th @ 9:30PM
Friday, March 19th @ 9:45PM, Saturday, March 20th @ 7:30PM, Sunday, March 21st @ 7:00PM and
Monday, March 22nd @ 9:30PM - $20 Cover plus a 2 Beverage Minimum

FOR RESERVATIONS AND MORE INFORMATION GO TO: THE METROPOLITAN ROOM WEB SITE

OR: WWW.SHARONMCNIGHT.COM

INTERNET TV NETWORK
FEATURING CABARET ARTISTS!

My Internet TV network 2hip4tv.com has a show on it (among the 50 we have up so far) called
JESTERS MUSIC CABARET. It features Cabaret artists that have original music and exposes them
to a global audience and helps them sell their songs world wide. Boost the awareness of these
deserving cabaret artists and bring eyes to the site which the advertisers we are courting love.
One other thing it'll do is foster my undying gratitude. Thank you so very much. Steady on.

Raf Mauro raf2raf@earthlink.net

THE DESERT SECTION
SHOWS IN THE
PALM SPRINGS AREA

777 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY
IN THE COURTYARD CENTER
PALM SPRINGS, CA. 92262

TABLE RESERVATIONS IN THE CABARET LOUNGE
AVAILABLE BY CALLING: 760-323-1200

CHECK OUT THE
BLAME IT ON MIDNIGHT WEB SITE

CLICK HERE FOR WEB SITE AND TICKET PURCHASE INFORMATION

NEED A FRESH IDEA FOR YOUR NEXT PARTY OR EVENT?

INVITE JOANNE LAPOINTE TO PROVIDE SOME

DELICIOUS ENTERTAINMENT....

My incredible musical director will be none other than
the shy and demure, JOEL BAKER.
Also, my special guest of the evening will be, JEROME ELLIOTT.

The new off Broadway show
"Golf The Musical"
March 4th and runs thru April 4th
Shows are Thurs-Sunday nights at 7:30pm
Showtime 7pm
It is at the Woman's Club Theatre in Palm Springs
on Baristo at Cahuilla... BAR SERVICE AVAILABLE

VIP tickets are $35 BUT.........next week only March 4-7th,
tickets are available for $25 if you call the number
and mention Dana Adkins for the discount.

The number to call for tickets is 760 832-9366.

Hello Dear Friends!

Myself, Joel Baker and Doug Dean will be Swinging the Standards at

Blame It On Midnight

Every Thursday @ 7:30 PM

Come and Swing with us!

CLICK HERE TO ORDER TICKETS AND
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FANTASY SPRINGS CASINO - RESORT
12th Floor Cocktail Lounge
84245 Indio Springs Pkwy. Indio, CA 92203-3499
(800) 827-2946

MARCH 12, 13, 19 & 20
(Fri/Sat)

SHOWTIMES: 9:00p - 10:30p - 12:00a
(No Cover - Limited Seating)

www.RoseMallett.com

Click Here to Listen/Purchase CD "Building Dreams"

THE AMERICAN JAZZ INSTITUTE SINGERS SERIES --SUPPER 5:30 pm - SHOWTIME 7:30 pm
THE DESERT CITIES JAZZ BAND
VICKY'S OF SANTA FE, CLUB DRIVE @ HWY 111
INDIAN WELLS   760-345-9770

TICKETS GOING FAST - GET YOUR RESERVATIONS FOR
MAR.15:    SALLY KELLERMAN
APR. 5:    CAROL WELSMAN
APR. 26:    JOHN PROULX

RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION: CALL VICKY'S AT 760-345-9770

THE TRINIDAD LOUNGE

1900 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE

PALM SPRINGS, CA. 92264

"THREE FOR THE ROAD"
PRESENTS "JAZZ JAM"
Every Thursday Night

No Cover / No Minimum

Can't Get Enough JAZZ?

Well Here It Is....

A Whole Week Of JAZZ!

Hello Readers:

Last Monday I loved going to see JEROME ELLIOTT in "Bat Out Of Jersey" at Blame. Funny how much I missed when he did it at Billy Reed's because I was so distracted with playing producer. Tonight it is LAURIE DEANE and Friends with MICHAEL HOLMES, JEAN SORF, CAROL KAMENIS, and JOEL BAKER on piano. See you there.

CABARET OPEN MIC TUESDAYS was the busiest ever with 17 wonderful singers so I will only list their names this week. They were: DENNY SEINFELD, JEAN SORF, DAWN SPITZ, ERIC SPITZ, LINDSAY OUELETTE, newcomer ELAINE WANG-MEYERHOFFER, newcomer/pianist GALE ENGER, JUDY DEERTRACK, newcomer GEORGE BARROS, FRANCESCA AMARI, PATRICK ARENDALL, CHUCK WALLACE, VICKI KNIGHT, newcomer DAVID, MARGE, MICHAEL HOLMES, and CLEER plus JOEL BAKER and yours truly. What a fabulous night.

This week Joel has a previous engagement, therefore, we are honored to have with us as guest accompanist, MR. TERRY JORDAN. Terry has played all over the country and is very accomplished in all styles of music. Bring your sheet music and come on down!!

Get there before 7 PM for the $3 drink specials but the $5 appetizers are good all night long. Come and see the best show in town.

Remember, no cover charge.

ALSO: JOEL BAKER IS AVAILABLE FOR REHEARSALS AND HE CAN ALSO MAKE YOU PROFESSIONAL TRACKS FOR BOTH SHOW PURPOSES AND FOR PRACTICE. HIS RATES ARE GREAT. Check out his new web site at: WWW.MISTERPIANO.COM

blame postcard

There's a new WEB PAGE for
CABARET OPEN MIC TUESDAYS

Wednesday night I headed over to see Drag Dazzle at Hunter's with special vocal guest LAURIE DEANE. As always the show was full house and they put on one heck of a show.

Thursday night we stayed in but watch a good movie that just came out at the $1 Movie Machine at Ralphs. It was 2010, the big budget disaster movie that had you on the edge of your chair like you were on a roller coaster ride at Six Flags. Be sure to see it if you missed it at the movies.

Friday night was kind of busy for me with two wonderful invitation and I managed to do them both, sort of. First off I was asked to come to the "Spring Fling Cabaret" presented by Bloom In The Desert and took place at MICHAEL H. LORD GALLERY. I could only stay for the social hour and caught only the first entertainer who was ELAINE WANG-MEYERHOFFER. Next up, DANA ADKINS arranged for 2 comps to GOLF - THE MUSICAL. And I have to say it is everything a great musical review should be. Great songs, great talent, and some of the funniest jokes you have every heard. Even non-golfers will love it. Also in the cast is my very talented friend from LA, JANE KINSEY, and the guys were ERIC OLSON, and ALAN PALMER. Don't go expecting a story because musical revues don't have them, just songs, funny stories, skits, jokes, and lots of fun. Don't miss this show playing at The Palm Springs Woman's Club Theatre - a real gem that this town sorely needs. Thanks also to JEROME ELLIOTT for being my plus one.

After Golf, I took a ride over to see JEANINE JACKSON-FRANCIS at Blame. She had a really good crowd and boy can she sing. Recording artist CLEER also was there and had brought a 2 camera video crew to tape a segment with he and Jeanine doing a duet of "My Funny Valentine" and I was asked to do a little spot introducing them. I was ready for my close up and happy that Jane Kinsey decided to come for a drink after her performance of Golf as well. What a fun night.

Saturday night I stayed in as well as Sunday night - I mean it was THE OSCARS - I couldn't miss that could I? I was happy with the results and think the production was very well done and also think the Kodak Theater is a better choice for this event.

That was my week... how was your?

Les

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VIDEO CLIP OF
THE WEEK

Here is on of KT SULLIVAN doing "29 Songs From 1929" from a video that Rick took and posted on YouTube
KT SULLIVAN AT BILLY REED'S

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NEW GROUP WORTH EXPLORING AND JOINING:
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THE GREEN ROOM IS A PART OF ENTSLINK.COM,
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Go to the MAIN PAGE and see all the great features of
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ALEX VARDEN SAYS....

ALEX VARDEN at the piano in his
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RICE AND PEPPER

AND HERE IS ONE OF HIS WONDERFUL CATS: RICE ON THE LEFT AND PEPPER ON THE RIGHT

TURN WEEKNESS INTO STRENGTH...

You know your best qualities and strengths, but don't be afraid to also examine your weaknesses. In them you'll find some of your greatest potential.

Certainly you can always make improvements to what you already do well. Yet at best, those will be incremental improvements.

Consider, though, what happens when you work on overcoming your weaknesses. The results in your life can be revolutionary.

In fact, transforming your weakness into a strength can make all your other strengths more effective. When the weakness is no longer holding you back, every part of your life will see the benefits.

Be thankful for your strengths and honest about your weaknesses. For when you are clear about what you cannot yet do well, that's the first step to improvement.

Any weakness can be transformed into strength when you have the courage to admit it and then grow from there. Be strong, be smart, be persistent, and sing all your doubts and fears away!

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ONE OF MY NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS IS TO FINALLY GET THE NEW LIST FINISHED. I HAVE IT FORMATTED AND HAVE A FEW PEOPLE ADDED SO FAR. I AM THINKING OF CALLING IT "THE LIST". I WILL PUT A LINK TO THE ROUGH OUT LINE, LET ME KNOW HOW IT LOOKS. ONCE IT IS FINISHED I WILL SUBMIT IT TO ALL THE SEARCH ENGINES: GOOGLE, YAHOO, BING, ETC. SO IT WILL GET WORLDWIDE EXPOSURE. HERE IS THE LINK:
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"IF YOU CAN'T FIND IT HERE YOU CAN'T FIND IT ANYWHERE"

Stephanie, Rick and Janine are happy to help.

If you have an audition or an upcoming concert and need song ideas, contact Rick Starr. With 20+ years of experience co-running Hollywood Sheet Music, he is an expert at finding the perfect material. He has set up a business to recommend songs for you. You fill out a form for him and answer a bunch of questions about vocal range, style, the show you are doing or auditioning for, etc. Then for $25 he will give you, via email, 5 song ideas and direct you where to purchase the sheet music for the songs he has for you, especially if it is "hard to find" or "out of print" material. Email: RickStarr51@yahoo.com
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THE FAMILY GUY CLIP OF THE WEEK:

This one goes along with
Joel Baker's song
"I Wish I Had A Pencil
Thin Mustache"

RECIPE CORNER

This one I saw on THROW DOWN WITH BOBBY FLAY and it looked so good I cannot wait to make it myself.

country captain pic

Prep Time:40 minInactive Prep Time:10 minCook Time:1 hr 15 min
Level: Intermediate
Serves: 4 servings

SOUTHERN STYLE "COUNTRY CAPTAIN"

Ingredients
Curry Mix:

3 tablespoons ancho chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground fennel
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground chili de arbol
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Coconut Rice with Green Onions:

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup finely diced Spanish onion
2 cups long-grain rice
1 (13-14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
1 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 green onions, thinly sliced
Directions
Country Captain Chicken:

2 teaspoons canola oil
6 slices bacon, diced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
1 medium Spanish onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 large bell pepper, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 serrano chile, finely diced
2 heaping teaspoons Mesa curry mix, recipe above
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups homemade chicken stock
1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained well and coarsely chopped
Scant 1/4 cup currants or raisins
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
Honey
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
Slivered almonds, lightly toasted and chopped
Coconut Rice with Green Onions, recipe above
For the curry mix:

Combine all the spices in a small bowl.
For the coconut rice with green onions:

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat the grains in the butter. Add the coconut milk, water, salt and pepper and bring to a boil, stir once, cover the pot, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until tender, about 16 minutes.

Remove from the heat and let the rice sit, covered for 5 minutes. Remove the lid, fluff with a fork and fold in the green onion. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

For the country captain chicken:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Heat the oil in a large, high sided saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until golden brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels. Add the butter and 1 tablespoon of canola to the rendered bacon fat in the pan and heat until it begins to shimmer.

Put the flour in a shallow bowl and season liberally with salt and pepper. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper, dredge in the flour and tap off any excess. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown. Remove to plate.

Add the onion and bell pepper to the pan, season with salt and pepper and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and the serrano and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the curry powder and cook for 1 minute. Add the wine and cook until reduced by 3/4. Add the chicken stock, bring to a simmer and reduce slightly. Stir in the tomatoes, currants or raisins, thyme, 2 teaspoons of honey and season with a little salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Nestle the chicken thighs into the pan, cover with a tight fitting lid and bake in the oven for 35 minutes. Remove the lid after 35 minutes and continue to bake an additional 15 minutes.

Remove the chicken to a platter and tent slightly to keep warm. Put the pan and sauce back on the burner over high heat and bring to a boil. Let the sauce reduce slightly, then season with salt, pepper, and honey, to taste. Stir in the parsley. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and top with the bacon, almonds and more parsley. Serve with Coconut Rice with Green Onions.

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