Scott Siegel, Michael Weller, Simon SaltzmanRoz Friedman, Tina Howe, Simon Saltzman

"The Return of the Playwright," a stimulating panel discussion featuring Tina Howe, Leslie Lee, Adam Rapp, Joseph Stein, and Michael Weller was presented at Sardi's by the Outer Critics Circle in partnership with Samuel French, Inc.

Dorian Bergen, Faith RinggoldDorian and Jeff Bergen hosted the 10th anniversary celebration party for The Anyone Can Fly Foundation. The festive event at their ACA Gallery in Chelsea featured live music by Gia Williams and her band, great food by Spoonbread, and silent actions all for a great cause - to the raise the profile of great African American artists. The work of renowned artist Faith Ringgold, who is the subject of many books on her multi-disciplinary approach to art and life, was a highlight of the exhibition. ACA Galleries opens a new exhibition Voices of Dissonance, A Survey of Political Art 1930-2008, on Saturday October 25 from 3-5 pm.

The NY City Slickers: Greg Itzig, Annie Chadwick, Abigail Hardin, Stephen Benson, Linda Dwyer, Dan Martin, Faser HardinThe NY City Slickers a sizzling Bluegrass band, performed on Pier 84 as part of the International World Peace Day celebration.

Shirley Maclaine, Lin-Manuel Miranda
Spotted backstage at the Tony Award-winning show "In the Heights" were local New Age authors, Monte Farber and Amy Zerner with an original Broadwy Gypsy, Shirley MacLaine. The legend was wearing one of Amy's Spiritual Couture jackets. Shirley has a line of Chakra jewelry which she will show at Bergdorf Goodman, where Amy sells her Spiritual Couture evening wear. Shirley played Coco Chanel in a miniseries on Lifetime

Donna Summer: Photo:Barry Gordin
Legendary singer songwriter and our own very favorite DISCO QUEEN now the EMPRESS Donna Summer ended her east coast "Stamp Your Feet" tour at The West Hampton Beach Performing Arts Center as part of WHBPAC 10th Anniversary season celebration.

Edward Albee, Vered
Edward Albee was seen scanning art at Vered Gallery in East Hampton during The Last Bid Auction on Sunday July 6.

James Braly & Sarah Jones on Opening Night
James Braly’s poignant Life in a Marital Institution opened at the SoHo Playhouse, 15 Vandam Street and will run through August 31. The tragicomic one man show is a semi-autobiographical account of married life. A sold out hit at 59E59 Theaters near the end of last season, the New York Times said the production was “Full of laughs and insights.” What underlines the humor most is the center of real emotion that runs throughout the evening.

Producer Stewart F. Lane and his sons Lenny & Frankie with Melissa Lewis at the opening of her interactive musical for kids, P is for Party." The show "really rocks." Bring you little ones and check it out. Prizes for Best Pirate and Princesses in the audience. On Sundays September 21 through October 26, 11am and 1pm at the DR2 Theater, 103 East 15th Street in Union Square. For tickets call telecharge 239-6200

Guild Hall, the cultural center of East Hampton, launched their Summer Season with an intimate performance by Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole and jazz pianist/singer Billy Stritch at East Hampton Point. Ebersole & Stritch took the stage after dinner and cocktails with a scintillating act that left them wanting more. Look for this duo to show up on the cabaret scene this Fall/Winter season. We overhead talk of the Carlyle. They were dazzling together weaving a subtle spell with their flawless easy style.

List of winners of the 2008 Tony Awards