CATARINA'S OWNER TO RETIRE - CLUB TO CLOSE

Legendary (truly deserved appellation in this case) piano bar/open mic entertainer Jerry Scott announced Sunday that his 2-year run at CATERINA'S (316 East 53rd Street, NYC - 212-355-5360) will come to a close this Saturday, January 16th (9-12 pm), since the owner is retiring and closing the club after 38 years. Jerry is there on Friday & Saturday, and urges everyone who wants to attend to make a reservation - he predicts the place will be packed even more than usual. Jerry is already making plans for his next piano bar home and might even make an announcement of same this week at the restaurant.