OFFICIAL NOMINEES FOR MEMBERS' CHOICE 2008 FAVORITE PERFORMER ANNOUNCED

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OUT WITH THE OLD - IN WITH THE NEW

The annual calendar change just took place at my desk. Each year I receive a small desk calendar from my sister in Florida, promoting her insurance agency business and it's just the right size to sit atop my computer screen and shows three months on each page - great for helping me compose the newsletter and update the website. And on the first of January each year I toss out the old one and set up the new one in its place. This year I found myself doing this chore with extra glee - the more quickly I put 2008 behind me, the better I know I will feel. The big thrill is knowing in my heart that the only way from here is up.

WISHING YOU A BLESSED AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!

HUGS

STU

NYC: JULIE GOLD SHOW AT DUPLEX MONDAY SOLD OUT

Julie Gold's regular monthly Monday night show at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 ) is SOLD OUT for this Monday, January 5th at 7:00 pm. Her special guests for the show are THE BACON BROTHERS - Kevin and Michael. Her guest on Monday, February 5th is Karen Mason. Incidentally, it is Julie's birthday on Tuesday, February 6th.

NYC: AFTER PARTY FRIDAY WITH GUEST TONY YAZBECK

At THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com ) on Fridays at 10:30 pm, Brandon Cutrell & Alysha Umphress host AFTER PARTY, a free-wheeling open-mic with guest stars from Broadway and Cabaret, Ray Fellman at the piano and others serving up drinks and taking turns at the mic. Guest performers from Broadway, off-Broadway and cabaret drop by each week to sing, chat and join in the fun. No cover, no minimum. Singer/dancers invited at all times - you can hang out at the bar, at a table or even on stage. Special guest this week Friday January 2nd, is Tony Yazbeck, currently performing on Broadway as Tulsa in Gypsy with Patti Lupone. He recently played Gabey in On The Town at City Center Encores! Also, at the piano, Matt Castle, who most recently played Peter (and piano and bass) in the Tony Award-winning revival of Company.

BE SURE TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK TONIGHT

Because it is leap year, and because there was one extra day this year, to be exactly precise, one additional second has to be added to the year - which means you must turn your clock back one second at midnight tonight. Most computers and cell phones will do this automatically.

WISHING YOU A BLESSED AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!

HUGS

STU

STREET & PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE NYC

Click on the above headline - YOU ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO LEAVE THE CAR AT HOME AND USE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. For any events in the Times Square area, be sure to arrived before 8:15 pm - many subway stations will be closed in the area and bus traffic will be rerouted.

WISHING YOU A BLESSED AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!

HUGS

STU

N.J.AREA: BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE TONIGHT AT STOCKTON INN

BOB's BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE returns tonight, December 29th (and every other Monday), at 7:30 pm at the STOCKTON INN (1 North Main Street, Stockton NJ - 609-397-1250). The show usually features 6 to 10 vocalists from the NY-NJ-PA area. Performers for for scheduled for this showcase include Janellen Farmer, AJ Tyndale, Amy Raditz, Keith Nielson, Jan Baldwin, Richard Catenacci, Patty Leone, Jane Arthur, Devyn Rush, Ashley Wayne Barlow, Jerry Wichinsky, and special guest Susie Speidel. Only $10 cover/$10 minimum. Serving dinner, from 5:30 pm.

SPECIAL NOTE TO NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS

Since New Year's Day falls on Thursday this year, there will be no CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE newsletters on January 1st. We plan to send out a special end-of-year report to all members on CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE on or about December 31st. For any special late-breaking news in the meantime, check out this CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG.

LAST CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (MEMBERS TAKE NOTE)

Last Call for Nominations: All 2008-2009 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members are reminded to nominate their choices for the best performances/performers during the past year - from December 1, 2007 through November 30th, 2008 - by Wednesday, December 31st midnight. This is an INTERNATIONAL poll - not limited to the USA - not limited to the NYC club scene. The only rules are that the performance/performer be nominated by a current member and the nominating member must have attended the show of the performer nominated. The performer nominated does not need to be a 2008-2009 member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. There are only 5 categories - Female & Male Vocalist, Female & Male Debut, and Musical and/or Comedy Duo or Group. These categories may be sub-divided if we receive a large number of nominees in a certain category (i.e. Female/Male Jazz, Female/Male Major, etc.) The balloting will take place in January - the winners announced in February. REMEMBER: You must be a member to nominate and vote in this poll. More details on the website - there's a link to the nomination rules and a nominating form on the opening page. Nominations received as of this morning are listed on the website as well.