DID YOU HEAR THE ONE ABOUT THE COBBLER AND THE ELVES?
I'm sure you've heard this one before - the cobbler who was totally exhausted but still had dozens of shoes to repair before morning. He toiled far into the night but the pile of work seemed to only get larger! He dozed off finally, only to awaken to find that while he slept a dozen or so elves sneaked into his shop and did all this work for him! There on the shelves were all the shoes - perfectly repaired and sparkling with a fresh shine!
I'm hoping that little tale of yore will come true for me overnight. I've made a commitment to go to Provincetown this weekend to attend and cover for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE Cape Cod's ONLY Cabaret Festival, CABARET FEST 2011, sponsored by the Provincetown Business Guild that will take place on Friday through Sunday, April 15th through 17th. Performers from New York, Boston, Providence and the Cape will come together for one magical weekend, and thanks to the Guild, my hotel room is paid for - all I need to do is cover the transportation costs (about $250 for my friend Daniel - who handles the heavy lifting - and myself) and meals while there. A few minutes ago I purchased the bus tickets online as an act of faith - but it leaves me very little cash to cover meals and other expenses.
Now I'm asking something from you - on faith. That, if you have not yet done so, you will join CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE tonight (while I'm sleeping after an exhausting day) either as a 2011-2012 SUSTAINING MEMBER at $10 or as a full SILVER ($20) member or more (full members get full benefits including a chance to enter our CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 2011 MAC AWARD CONTEST going on right now). You can see all the levels and benefits of membership - just CLICK HERE
I wouldn't even have to ask you this if some other "elves" had kept their promises to send payments for banners, memberships and ads this week - over $280 was promised but when it wasn't received yesterday, and I inquired, the response is just "the check is in the mail". And today the mailbox was empty. I'll be on my way to Provincetown before Friday's mail arrives.
That means I need only 14 SILVER "elves" or 28 SUSTAINING "elves" to make the trip this weekend a relaxing one (and a chance to have a bowl or two of clam chowder at Cape Cod prices at a decent restaurant). Will you work some of your magic tonight to help out? Of course, if this is impossible, I will understand - I know from personal experience over the past 12 months or so what "can't afford" means.
Thanks for reading this far - and if its in your heart (and available on your credit/debit card) here's a link on my website where you can join up right away - just enter any amount and I'll know what its for. I promise not to peek until morning (our bus leaves Port Authority at 7:30 am arriving at 5:30 pm!)
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Thursday, April 14, 2011
NYC: BROADWAY SESSIONS THURSDAYS AT MIDTOWN THEATER AT HA!
NYC: BROADWAY SESSIONS THURSDAYS AT MIDTOWN THEATER AT HA!

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NYC: TREVOR SOUTHWORTH: CHOKING ON EVIL THOUGHTS - FINAL SHOW TONIGHT
NYC: TREVOR SOUTHWORTH: CHOKING ON EVIL THOUGHTS

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NYC: CHAMPAGNE PAM IS "THE DOG WALKING DIVA" TONIGHT & TOMORROW

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
N.E.: AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC FEATURING SARA BRODSKY
N.E.: AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC FEATURING SARA BRODSKY
Every second Wednesday of the month Leslie Holmes holds an amazing Open Mic night at the AMAZING THINGS ARTS CENTER (160 Hollis Street, Framingham, MA - 508-405-2787), and each show features a special guest. On Wednesday, April 13th the featured guests will be Sara Brodsky. Tom LaMark accompanies and will be playing for the singers at the open-mic. The open-mic starts at 7:30 pm (signup at 7:00 pm), and the featured performers go on at 8:15 pm. There is an $10 cover charge ($9 cover for BACA members).
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NYC: WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA WITH ALL-STAR CAST OF GUESTS
NYC: WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA
2011 MAC AWARD NOMINEE
2011 MAC AWARD NOMINEE

NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY: BARBARA CARROLL
NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY: BARBARA CARROLL

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CHI: PETRI & MOREEN: "A COUPLE OF CHARACTERS" AT MAXIM'S
CHI: PETRI & MOREEN: "A COUPLE OF CHARACTERS" AT MAXIM'S

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NYC: TREVOR SOUTHWORTH: CHOKING ON EVIL THOUGHTS TONIGHT & TOMORROW
NYC: TREVOR SOUTHWORTH: CHOKING ON EVIL THOUGHTS

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NYC: CHAMPAGNE PAM IS "THE DOG WALKING DIVA" THROUGH APRIL 15th

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NYC MASTER CLASS WITH WESLA WHITFIELD & MIKE GREENSILL JUNE 1-2-4
NYC MASTER CLASS WITH WESLA WHITFIELD & MIKE GREENSILL JUNE 1-2-4
Coming in June to NYC: A Master Class with Wesla Whitfield and Mike Greensill! Three hour class sessions with no more than five participants per session, with an emphasis on lyric interpretation and performance technique. Classes are on Wednesday, June 1st; Thursday, June 2nd; and Saturday, June 4th - all sessions from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Location of Master Classes to be announced shortly. Cost per session is $150. Wesla and Mike have recorded 21 CDs and are known for their dynamic and well-heralded performances in the finest concert halls and performance venues throughout the world. Mike and Wesla are also becoming well known for their teaching skills from voice production techniques to the interpretation of those songs you love to sing and also have wide experience as musical directors in the fine art of creating a 'show'. Together, these two will assist you in whatever music goals you seek, living room hobbyist to performance professional. "This wonderful singer thrills me when I hear her." Tony Bennett. For more information see http://www.weslawhitfield.com/ and contact them atwesla@weslawhitfield.com
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Coming in June to NYC: A Master Class with Wesla Whitfield and Mike Greensill! Three hour class sessions with no more than five participants per session, with an emphasis on lyric interpretation and performance technique. Classes are on Wednesday, June 1st; Thursday, June 2nd; and Saturday, June 4th - all sessions from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Location of Master Classes to be announced shortly. Cost per session is $150. Wesla and Mike have recorded 21 CDs and are known for their dynamic and well-heralded performances in the finest concert halls and performance venues throughout the world. Mike and Wesla are also becoming well known for their teaching skills from voice production techniques to the interpretation of those songs you love to sing and also have wide experience as musical directors in the fine art of creating a 'show'. Together, these two will assist you in whatever music goals you seek, living room hobbyist to performance professional. "This wonderful singer thrills me when I hear her." Tony Bennett. For more information see http://www.weslawhitfield.com/ and contact them atwesla@weslawhitfield.com
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NYC: NEXT SINGING EXPERIENCE WORKSHOP STARTS APRIL 20th
NYC: NEXT SINGING EXPERIENCE WORKSHOP STARTS APRIL 20th
Linda Amiel Burns, the Director of THE SINGING EXPERIENCE , announces that the next workshop (#449), "HERE'S TO US!" will start on Wednesday, April 20th. The workshops performance will be at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - ) on Tuesday, May 17th at 7:30 pm. The six-session workshop consists of four rehearsals, a performance, and a VideoViewing Party to evaluate and celebrate the performance. MAC Award winning director Linda Amiel Burns personally conducts each workshop. THE SINGING EXPERIENCE in its 34th season, (established 1977) was begun to give aspiring cabaret and musical theater performers the opportunity to explore their talents, conquer fear, and develop self-confidence by learning the "tools of the trade" through actually performing before audiences in a supportive and nurturing environment. THE SINGING EXPERIENCE has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and in the NY Times! See the website for more information.
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
NYC: JOHN PIZZARELLI QUARTET AT BIRDLAND
NYC: JOHN PIZZARELLI QUARTET AT BIRDLAND

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FL: THE COLONY PRESENTS MARILYN McCOO & BILLY DAVIS, JR.
FL: THE COLONY PRESENTS MARILYN McCOO & BILLY DAVIS, JR.
THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100 - ) continues its 10th annual cabaret season with Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr., performing Tuesdays through Saturdays, April 12th through 23rd at 8:00 pm (depending on demand, late shows may be added on Fridays & Saturdays). Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. have enjoyed tremendous success over the last four decades as recording artists, performers and authors. They have received seven Grammy Awards and earned 15 gold and three platinum records, and enjoyed starring roles on television and stage. Both as a duo and as lead vocalists of The Fifth Dimension, one of the most popular singing groups in the late 60s and early 70s, they have performed to sold-out concerts around the world. Among their top hits are Up, Up & Away, Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In, Wedding Bell Blues, One Less Bell to Answer, Stones Soul Picnic and You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show). This will be their second Royal Room engagement. Tickets are $115 for dinner & show, $70 for show only, Tuesdays through Thursdays; $135 for dinner & show, $90 for show only on Fridays and Saturdays ($65 for second show at 10 pm if scheduled).
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NYC: MAC NOMINEE SHOWCASE FOR SONG/SPECIAL MATERIAL
NYC: MAC NOMINEE SHOWCASE FOR SONG/SPECIAL MATERIAL

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Monday, April 11, 2011
A NEW "SUE'S VIEWS, REVIEWS & NEWS COLUMN JUST POSTED ON THE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WEBSITE
We just posted a new "Sue's Views, Reviews & News" column by Sue Matsuki on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WEBSITE - - This week (April 11) Sue's column covers a lot of territory, from Norwalk, CT to New Hope, PA. And she reviews a show put on by Yoga Practitioners as well as a show put on by church members! And, she even "reviews" a cabaret venue, rather than a cabaret performance! She starts off with some words about the current MAC AWARD voting.
The Monday issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE that was sent today as well to our 2700+ subscribers (free) and is now posted on the website - http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ . Today's issue has more news about THE PROVINCETOWN CABARET FESTIVAL, the current MAC AWARD voting, including special "showcase" and "encore" shows featuring nominated performers.
Also there's news of our new SHOW CANCELLATION GUARANTEE for advertisers. Of course, there are more listings Is your cabaret event announcement included? Send a press release to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com - a flier is not a press release!)
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Check out our newly updated http://www.CabaretSings.com/ website - we are expanding our offerings to singers beyond the just the songwriters listed there. If you are offering a cabaret workshop or master class, make sure you're included. Do you offer services regarding the preparation, recording, cover design, etc. of CD? That will be our next addition - drop me a line for details - stuhamstra@svhamstra.com
Every day, in every way, we're promoting cabaret!
STU
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The Monday issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE that was sent today as well to our 2700+ subscribers (free) and is now posted on the website - http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ . Today's issue has more news about THE PROVINCETOWN CABARET FESTIVAL, the current MAC AWARD voting, including special "showcase" and "encore" shows featuring nominated performers.
Also there's news of our new SHOW CANCELLATION GUARANTEE for advertisers. Of course, there are more listings Is your cabaret event announcement included? Send a press release to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com - a flier is not a press release!)
You can subscribe to this twice-weekly newsletter by simply sending an e-mail with the single word SUBSCRIBE in the subject line to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com - please include your name and city in the body of the email - for statistical purposes.
Check out our newly updated http://www.CabaretSings.com/ website - we are expanding our offerings to singers beyond the just the songwriters listed there. If you are offering a cabaret workshop or master class, make sure you're included. Do you offer services regarding the preparation, recording, cover design, etc. of CD? That will be our next addition - drop me a line for details - stuhamstra@svhamstra.com
Every day, in every way, we're promoting cabaret!
STU
PS: Follow CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE on TWITTER for daily "PING-PICKS" - some of MY favorite CD tracks - with links to the iTunes store! http://twitter.com/cabarethotline
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MW: I HEAR MUSIC: EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS OF PERFORMER
MW: I HEAR MUSIC: 100 YEARS OF FRANK LOESSER
NOTE: EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS OF PERFORMER
NOTE: EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS OF PERFORMER

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SF: STEVE ROSS SINGS THE INTERNATIONAL SONG BOOK AT THE RRAZZ
SF: STEVE ROSS SINGS THE INTERNATIONAL SONG BOOK

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L.A.: CABARET CARES BENEFIT "SONGS FOR JAPAN" TONIGHT
L.A.: CABARET CARES BENEFIT "SONGS FOR JAPAN"
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

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MW: I HEAR MUSIC: 100 YEARS OF FRANK LOESSER AT THE METTE
MW: I HEAR MUSIC: 100 YEARS OF FRANK LOESSER

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NYC: DOZIER & MATTHEWS TEAM UP TO SHOWCASE FOR MAC VOTERS TONIGHT

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NYC: KIM SMITH HOSTS VAUXHALL KABARETT - NOW AT 9:00 PM
NYC: KIM SMITH HOSTS VAUXHALL KABARETT - NOW AT 9:00 PM

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NYC: THE HAPPY HOUR SALON AT IDO SUSHI MONDAYS AT 6 PM
NYC: THE HAPPY HOUR SALON AT IDO SUSHI

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NYC: JIM VAN SLYKE'S "THE SEDAKA SHOW" AT FEINSTEIN'S TONIGHT
NYC: JIM VAN SLYKE'S "THE SEDAKA SHOW" AT FEINSTEIN'S

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