NYC: BIG NIGHT OUT 1930'S IDOL FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

On Thursday, August 20th, in conjunction with New York's Dorothy Parker Society, Big Night Out will once again host its annual singer's competition, Big Night Out Presents 1930's Idol honoring the 116th birthday of writer Dorothy Parker and celebrating the music of the Jazz Age. The contest will take place at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 ). On August 20th, Big Night Out will present The 1930's Idol Grand Finals. The ten finalists are Sierra Rein, Natalie Wilson, Sigali Hamberger, Julie Leedes, Alex Brook Lynn, Ritt Henn, Cherry Duke, Henry Kaiser, Merrill Grant and Courtney Rottenburger. The contest's talented contestants from the cabaret and musical theatre stage are competing for prizes and the titles of "Audience Favorite," "1st Runner Up" and the "1930's Idol Champion." Participants and audience members are encouraged to dress in period style and "party like its 1929." The show on the 20th will include special performances by Daryl Sherman, Jazz Duo Gelber & Manning, plus the cast of Off-Broadway's Danny and Sylvia. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: WEDNESDAY JAZZ AT NOON WITH YULETIDE CELEBRATION

Jazz at Noon continues on Wednesdays at ST. PETER'S CHURCH - LIVING ROOM (Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, NYC). This long-running series was created by Edmund Anderson and is now produced by Ronny Whyte. Next show is on Wednesday, December 17th with Jazz at Noon's Annual Yuletide Celebration featuring Joyce Breach, Saundra Silliman, Daryl Sherman, Alex Leonard and Ronny Whyte with Boots Maleson on Bass. There are no performances on Wednesdays, December 24th & 31st. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $7 admission.