Bob Balaban & The Flying Karamazov BrothersGuild Hall of East Hampton held their 25th anniversary Lifetime Achievements Awards Dinner at Cipriani on 42nd Street in New York. The annual event, a highlight of Guild Hall’s social season, honored film director Bob Balaban, playwright Marsha Norman and visual artist Richard Prince. Also recognized at the celebratory evening hosted by comedian Angela LaGreca were Susan and Alan Patricof for their leadership and philanthropic endeavors.
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Jack Lenor Larsen, Edward AlbeeEdward Albee, a two time t, hosted an intimate private/cocktail party in his enormous art-filled loft dominated by 90-100 pieces of African art. They are displayed in dynamic juxtaposition with adventurous contemporary art that he has been accumulating for around five decades. Most of the pieces were not high priced when he acquired them and many were gifts from the artists themselves, but today several of the artists, like Chagall and Milton Avery are renowned.  Early on the 80 year old playwight, who has won two Tonys and two  Drama Desk Awards, developed an enthusiasm for African masks and sculpture in general, which began his journey.

Terri White, Jamie deRoy, Larry GatlinJamie deRoy & friends performed The OSCAR SHOW !!! at  Birdland, 315 West 44th Street, on Sunday February 28 at 6pm. Jamie's standout revue of Academy Award winning songs and movies has become a popular annual happening starring John McDaniel, Peter Sachon,Terri White, Gregg Edelmanm Christina Bianco, Bonnie Langford, Larry Gatlin and the incmparable Jame deRoy. The show was Directed by Barry Kleinbort and Musical Direction by Lanny Meyers.
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Randie Levine-Miller, Len CariouRandie Levine-Miller presented DIVO NIGHT, a splendid musical evening of only male vocalists, at The Friars Club.  Some of the finest Broadway and Cabaret performers in the business including Frank Basile, Tom D'Angelo, Zero Mostel  (aka Jim Brochu!), Martin Vidnovic, Len Cariou, John De Marco, Myles Savage, Sal Viviano and Paul Chamlin performed to an appreciative packed house.  Randie not only hosted this terrific show, but added a little spice by singing as well. Look for more of these wonderful evenings, which Randie produces at The Friars Club.

Dustin Lance Black, Leo Preziosi, Jr.
Live Out Loud held a festive benefit @ Clodagh for The Homecoming Project, a program that brings lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) leaders back to their high schools to share their personal stories and life lessons with today's students. Oscar winner Lance Black ("Milk") was on hand and answered questions about the documentary film  about his experiences returning to his high school, which made a lasting impression on thousands of students which is inspiring other schools.
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Rhonda Ross, Patrick ChristianoJennifer Holliday: Photo: Ann WattEvidence Dance Company honored founder and artistic director, Ronald K. Brown, on their 25th Anniversary with the GRACE IN WINTER SILVER BALL in the ballroom of the Plaza Hotel.

Joy Behar, Alan AldaAlan Alda and Joy Behar performed to a sold out audience at Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor showcasing a very special evening of comedy and conversation. Alan Alda, actor, director,  and screenwriter, perhaps best known for his role as Hawkeye Pierce on the TV series M*A*S*H joined  Daytime Emmy Award-Winning comedian, writer, actress Joy Behar, a co-host of "The View" for a marvelous evening. These two sensations had everyone laughing the second they hit the stage at a special benefit to support Bay Street. Well done!

Clare Bisceglia, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Terri Seidman
Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell performed to a sold out enthusiatic crowd at West Hampton Beach Performing Arts Center over the Labor Day weekend with Mark Hummel on piano.

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