HAPPY 6th Anniversary, CAROL CHANNING AND HARRY KULLIJIAN!

So today, I want to remind you of the
DR. CAROL CHANNING & HARRY KULLIJIAN FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS.
You say "arts and education" to people and their eyes glaze over. Mention it on a broadcast and viewers will flip the channel so the anchors go to something else.
This week, President Obama released his FY 2010 budget request to the Congress. It includes $38.16 million for the US Department of Education’s (DOE) Arts in Education program. This is distinctly different from years past; at one time, previous administrations proposed zeroing out this program altogether.
There's no easy visual component to an issue like public funding of arts in education. So it's as if the issue does not exist!

The Arts are among the most important things we learn about in school. They provide a well-rounded education not based on a test's requirements.Every study of how to make cities more attractive to prospective citizens, new businesses, etc. says that a thriving arts scene is a key issue. So of course the local yokel politicos ignore that and invest in new stadiums.

The return to the teaching of the arts in the public schools in the State of California requires that the State and its citizens reevaluate, reexamine and rethink the benefits to be derived from a complete and adequate education that includes exposure to the arts as a part of the regular curriculum. Education, not only in the arts but education as a whole in California and throughout the United States must be lifted to a considerably higher priority. If we do not act upon this soon and begin serious discussions about remedying this increasingly serious lack of the standards for which this country was known, we are at risk to lose the main ingredient of the world class goals of a true democracy.
With more that 4,000 in attendance, Carol Channing was honored for her unstinting support of the arts in education at the PTA Convention on May 2nd, 2009. The Children's Arts Advocate Award 2009 - the state PTA's first such award - was presented to the First Lady of Musical Theatre during an appearance at the organization's 110th annual convention. She and her husband, Harry Kullijian spoke to a crowd of thousands of PTA members and delegates, representing the organization's nearly 1 million volunteer members in the state of California.
See more here: http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo_Flash_PTA_Honored_Carol_Channing_On_52_20090506

Once again, Happy Anniversary, Carol and Harry! Wow! What you have accomplished these past six years! I can't wait to see what the next six years bring!
Also, Happy Mother's Day to ALL Mothers!
If you have or had a great mother, celebrate.
If you have or had a horrible mother - celebrate being great despite parental abuse.
Everyone rocks.

It is with saddened hearts that I inform you of the passing of one of the most popular and beloved of all actors and comedians Dom DeLuise.
Mr. DeLuise passed away last week in Los Angeles, CA at the age of 75.
More than 20 years of film and television appearances include the successful "Cannonball Run" films, Mr. DeLuise is well remembered also as a dead ringer for celebrity Chef Paul Prudhomme. A chef himself, DeLuise authored two cookbooks and frequently appeared on morning television whipping up his favorites.

The following was sent by Sharion Daniels:


What can I say about Danny Gans? As a fellow impressionist, he did not disappoint!

As soon as you got off the plane and arrived at the Vegas airport, what did you see?
Billboards of Danny Ganz as the entertainer of the year over and over again. Every year for at least a decade it has been Danny!
And so, having been in this business for so many years and only seeing Danny perform on a short spot on Regis many years ago...as Danny did not promote himself on television...I could not wait to catch his act.
At that time he was at the Mirage. Danny, who was blessed to be in that tremendous theater, entered with a hair raising bang!
His singing impressions were astounding, with his impeccable dance moves to go along with them.
His voices and comedic timing were right on, pleasing his audience to the nth degree. Not to mention his drama...Phantom of the Opera and a stunning Al Pacino from Scent of a woman come to mind.
And to top it off, a band to beat the bands, enhancing his precious gifts to thrill his audience to no end!

Danny, a handsome, gifted performer and family man was taken from us so quickly I could not believe the words I heard Friday, May 1st, 2009.
What strikes me most about Danny? His striving to push the envelope to please audiences of all ages by doing the gamut of entertainers from George Burns to Michael Jackson, to Nat King Cole and his daughter Natalie.
His classic Tony Bennet or his cool Smokey Robinson, along with Kermit the Frog to bring out the kid in all of us.

There are few famous celebrities that Danny did not do, male And female, leaving each audience touched, full and electrified!

Danny was a religious man who put family first. May his spirit shine eternally.


Danny, you have been an inspiration to me to strive to be the very best, as your memory will bring out the best in all of us in this business.
You will be sorely missed. Rest in peace, Danny.

FOREVER PLAID 20th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
SINGS ITS WAY INTO SELECT MOVIE THEATERS NATIONWIDE WITH FIRST-EVER, LIVE SING-A-LONG
FOR ONLY ONE NIGHT THIS JULY

NCM Fathom and Forever Plaid Productions Present
Special Anniversary Big Screen Event Featuring
Exclusive LIVE Performances by Select Members of the Original Cast
FOREVER PLAID SINGS ITS WAY INTO SELECT MOVIE THEATERS NATIONWIDE WITH FIRST-EVER, LIVE SING-A-LONG (from Harlan Boll) – May 11, 2009 – “Forever Plaid,” one of Off-Broadway’s most popular and critically acclaimed musicals, is making its first appearance on the big screen in the Forever Plaid 20th Anniversary Special event on Thursday, July 9th.
Select members from the original “Forever Plaid” cast will introduce the event LIVE from the red carpet at Los Angeles’ Club Nokia to fans in movie theaters across the country, followed by a specially-taped 20th Anniversary performance of “Forever Plaid.” Audiences across the country will experience a memorable evening, combining the 20th Anniversary event classic production with new and interactive twists, including a first-ever LIVE, coast-to-coast in-theater sing-a-long with “The Plaids.”




Mickey Carroll, who starred in the classic film, “The Wizard of Oz,” passed away on Thursday.
According to Reuters, Carroll had died of natural causes at the home of his caretaker in Crestwood, Missouri.


Carroll, whose given name was Michael Finocchiaro, was in the entertainment business early in his life as a child. One of his first jobs was appearing in seven episodes of the Spanky and Our Gang series, in which he played as “Mickey.”

He attended school with Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney. After becoming friends with Garland, she offered him a part in the 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz.

Carroll accepted the role as the Munchkinland’s violin-playing “Town Crier.”
His costume consisted of a purple cloak with a yellow flower sticking out of his striped vest.

In 2007, Carroll and a few other surviving Munchkins attended a ceremony that dedicated a Munchkin star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

On a good note, Joan Crowe, who has been hosting HUMP NIGHT AT THE IGUANA for several months is now moving on to other projects. She asked me to take over! I'm thrilled!
My first night to host is on the 27th! I hope you'll join me. My special guest performer that night is Ritt Henn (who was my base player for some time!). Other guests to be announced. If you have any suggestions for guest stars, please let me know!Remember to GO SEE A LIVE SHOW THIS WEEK!

Contribute to the DR. CAROL CHANNING & HARRY KULLIJIAN FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS: http://www.carolchanning.org/Foundation.htm

With grateful XOXOXs for your support!

Richard Skipper

Follow me on Twitter @RichardSkipper

GO SEE A LIVE SHOW THIS WEEK!

(pictured with Linda Kosut and Chita Rivera, September 2008 at The Fairmont Hotel in SF honoring Carol Channing)






Baby Jane Dexter is back in town! Presented by Donald Schaffer. Baby Jane Dexter returns with IF TONIGHT IN NYC!

April 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, May 2, 2009

Metropolitan Room
34 West 22 Street (212) 206-0440 all shows at 7:30PM




"... Dexter's brand of entertainment is arguably the most compellingly, refreshingly honest there is." Jazz Times, June 2008 GO SEE HER!




Del Shores' fought a good, hard fight, but at this time, there will be no Season 2 of "Sordid Lives: The Series" starring Jason Dotley and Leslie Jordan and he has no answer about Season 1 DVD. It is all a big mess that he can't discuss at this time, but someday, we will know everything.
He will continue to write and entertain us. He appreciates our loyalty and support. You have no idea! Go to his website and show your support, http://www.delshores.net/. Del says
"My friend, my fans. In no way to I endorse the publishing of email addresses of the executives at LOGO or the producers of the series. I kindly ask that please remove them from pages all your pages. I thank you for your support, but please please email all your comments to:

http://www.logoonline.com/about/contact.jhtml -- you will get a standard response, but in that, you are heard.

xox Del"

And I am in agreement with him. The more professionally this whole thing is handled, the more likely it will have a positive outcome..


Just wanted to let you know that Carol and Harry mentioned me on The Fruit Salad Show last week!!! So sweet!!!
Listen here: www.fruitsaladshow.com (Search for Carol Channing)
My new webpage has launched! (UPDATED 4/15/09)
Check out: http://www.richardskipper.com/foundation/index.html
Please let me know your thoughts


Fellow C.C. illusionist, Jordan L'Moore is hosting a cover model contest to benefit Theatre Rhinoceros this Sunday at Truck Bar in San Francisco! Go to http://www.facebook.com/inbox/readmessage.php?t=1115416854932 for more details. Tell Jordan I sent you. Jordan won a Carol Channing look a like contest in September. I was one of the judges. He is great!




'EVERY Little Step," the documentary about the casting of the 2006 revival of "A Chorus Line," is a superb chronicle of the struggles, the desperation, the crushing defeats and the giddy triumphs of life in the theater. READ MORE ABOUT IT HERE: http://www.nypost.com/seven/04152009/entertainment/theater/steps_live_as_lyrics_fade_164525.htm?CMP=EMC-email_edition&DATE=04152009


Are you familiar with Cafe Cino?
Joseph Cino (1931-April 4, 1967), was an Italian-American theatrical producer and café-owner. The beginning of the Off-Off-Broadway theatre movement is generally credited to have begun at Cino’s Caffe Cino.

There are now !!!59!!! Caffe Cino Picture Pages, with hundreds and hundreds of images of the first Off-Off Broadway theatre and the birthplace of gay plays. And they now take Comments, so please leave plenty. http://caffecino.wordpress.com./
And the Cino Wikipedia page is at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Cino



Are you a fan of Doo Wop and Girl Groups? Here's your chance to hear some hit songs of the 40s, 50s and 60s sung by THE DECIBELLS and it's FREE! FREE wine, beer and hors d'oevres too!Thursday, April 16th 6pm SHARP! NoHo Artwalk reception ~ Hear some great music; see some great art! Lobby of the TD North Bank,Broadway and Bond St in NYCA cappella music ~ 4 Hot Babes in 4-part Harmony!http://www.myspace.com/TheDecibelles



Last Wednesday night, I did HUMP NIGHT AT THE IGUANA in NYC. Sue Matsuki did an incredible job subbing in for Joan Crowe. Joan has had a couple of rough weeks attendance-wise (rainy night and Passover) but you all know how management at most of these places is, they are talking about pulling the plug if their bottom line doesnt improve over the next 2 weeks.

So I am appealing to you to help Joan keep this night going so we all have a fun place to play. So she is offering you all a comp cover if you go and take someone with you. ( or 2 for one however you want to look at it). My objective in posting this is to get people in there eating and drinking and enjoying great entertainment in the process. If you can help spread the word or have any ideas for Joan, we would greatly appreciate it.




It is never too late to be who you might have been" --anonymous


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE(845) 365-0720

Richard@RichardSkipper.com



Next Workshop - APRIL 30th, 11am - 2pm
Sponsored by AXA ADVISORS
1633 Broadway,(between 50th and 51st St., 3rd Floor)
MARKETING AND PROMOTING YOURSELF!
I am bringing years of experience to this workshop. The cost of the workshop is $100 for three hours! Please call (845) 365-0720 for more information and to reserve your space and/or create a specific workshop for YOUR needs (ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL OFFER!). There is a Paypal option on the left of the page to reserve your space now. My one-man show continues to be a wonderful success around the country, and as I continue working onmaking my business great, I look forward to sharing my knowledge with others. This workshop will focus on how to get you the attention that you need. Topics will include how to use the internet to your advantage in marketing; how to get your name "out there"; cold calling; creating a contract specific to your needs; how to create a press kit that shows you to your best possible advantage and more! I am able to get a sense of the various levels of each workshop and customize on the spot a class catering to the needs of the actual group in the room. I will ascertain YOUR agenda prior to the workshop beginning so that each participant will leave with all of their questions answered, so come prepared! I am also available for one-on-one consultations which afford you the personal time with him catering specifically and only to your needs.On board with me is my graphic designer, GLEN CHARLOW, who brings over 15 years in the business to the participants of this class and who will discuss the concept of image; how to use the internet effectively and how your website "sells" you even before you pick up the phone. To read more on Glen Charlow please visit: http://www.gcdtp.com./



For general information on workshops or Career Coaching, please contact me directly at 845-365-0720 or Richard@RichardSkipper.com









CAROL CHANNING NEWS:
The Carol Channing and Harry Kullijian Foundation is currently producing a PSA with confirmed participants including Alec Mapa, Florence Henderson, Kevin Sorbo, Kate Linder, Donna Mills, Stefanie Powers, Lily Tomlin, JoAnne Worley and, of course, Carol Channing. As one of the PSA participants Florence Henderson said "Anything we can do these days to support our youth and encourage their education is too important to ignore," who recently had a very positive result when over 700 students and parents showed up for an appearance she at La Quinta Middle School in San Diego to encourage the children.The PSA will be edited and delivered for its premiere at the national PTA meeting on May 2nd when they honor Carol Channing. It will then be distributed through both local and national PTA offices as well as through out the California school system by CSU Stanislaus with the help of former CA Secretary of Education, Dave Long.

Thanks for taking the time to read my blog. I hope you'll become a follower if you haven't already. We now have over 25 members. Please drop me an e-mail, Richard@RichardSkipper.com. Let me know your thoughts.

Remember to GO SEE A LIVE SHOW THIS WEEK!

Contribute to
DR. CAROL CHANNING & HARRY KULLIJIAN FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS: http://www.carolchanning.org/Foundation.htm

Check out my Wikipedia Entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Skipper

With grateful XOXOXs for your support!

Richard Skipper

"We are young; heartache to heartache, we stand. No promises, no demands.Love is a battlefield. We are strong, no one can tell us we're wrong"

(Pictured: Appearing at Erving Drake's 90th Birthday celebration at The National Arts Club April 6th, 2009)

Wow! What a week! So many things happening in the world. This blog covers important things going on in the world which are affecting our lives, things I've been up to, things that are happening, and things that are coming up. Last week the Obama administration took tough, decisive action with the auto industry, forcing the resignation of the CEO of General Motors and Vermont Legalized Gay Marriage! This is a rare blog – one where we celebrate another huge step towards marriage equality not in a matter of months or years, but literally days.
Equality is on a roll!!! With the recent win in Iowa and now Vermont, we look to New Jersey and New York - both having bills pending in legislature -and to the governors of both states to sign those bills once they reach their desks, as promised.

Source: http://www.nytimes.com/The Legislature voted Tuesday to override Gov. Jim Douglas’ veto of a bill allowing gays and lesbians to marry 100 - 49, and passed a bill starting gender neutral civil marriage equality!!!!
Vermont is now the fourth state on the right side of this issue and the first to do so through the legislature. In 1999, the Vermont Supreme Court directed the state to provide marital protections and benefits to same-sex couples. Vermont became the first state to create civil unions in 2000. This vote by the Vermont legislature validates the fact that civil unions are second class rights and marriage is the only way to full equality for all families.

Marriage Equality New York congratulates Vermont Freedom to Marry for their continued hard work over the last few years and their victory today.

Maine is next up, holding hearings this month on a marriage bill. Marriage activists also await a decision from the California Supreme Court on the challenge to the discriminatory Proposition 8 brought by a number of civil rights groups.

Carol and Harry mentioned me on Fruit Salad this week!!! So sweet!!!
Listen here: www.fruitsaladshow.com


Monday night, I was part of Ervin Drake's 90th Birthday celebration at The National Arts Club featuring Chareles Grobin and Leslie Uggams. Check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UDAZoLprXs

Wednesday Night, I was lucky enough to have been asked to be a part of HUMP NIGHT AT THE IGUANA, hosted by Sue Matsuki (subbing for Joan Crowe). Brave, Sue! You did a wonderful job! Yesterday, I served on the ARTS COUNCIL OF ROCKLAND Scholarship Panel! Here are the details: ACOR awarded$14,000 to graduating Rockland high school seniors going on to further their artistic educations in a public or private conservatory, university or college located in NYS. I am thrilled to be asked to be a part of this for the second time. http://www.artscouncilofrockland.org/
JACK WRANGLER (pictured with wife, Margaret Whiting, and unknown) , the man who invented porn stardom, has died in New York, "peaceful and comfortable," according to his doctor, Wendy S. Ziecheck. Jack, a Hollywood child (Marilyn Monroe baby-sat him), was getting nowhere much as an actor when a porn movie was offered him. He consulted with his father, a producer of "Bonanza," who told him "just be the best." Jack took his screen-name from his jeans and became the first identifiable personality on the tiny, blurry screens of gay porn. At a time when most "adult" actors wore socks and even masks, he created a persona modeled on the Marlboro man -- butch. beautiful, and unashamed. And imitated! The gay "clone" look (plaid shirt, jeans) was inspired by Jack' and s all but to the Awards.



Bistro Awards Update:

*Marilyn Maye , Billy Stritch, and Seth Rudetsky have joined the roster of talent that will be at the 24th Annual Bistro Awards show honoring Charles Aznavour and Liza Minnelli and 30 other cabaret artists.
*Bistro Awards After Party at nearby restaurant!
*Bistro winners to appear on Joey Reynolds show April 20, 21, 22, and 23 at midnight!
*Meet the recipients! Check out our Performers’ Gallery tab on the Bistro website: http://www.bistroawards.com/.

50 TICKETS REMAIN! Go http://www.bistroawards.com/, or call 646-654-5725.

Hope to see you on Tuesday, April 28!

Jim Bailey to Mark 40th Anniversary of Garland's Death with West End The 40th anniversary of the death of Judy Garland will be marked in London by one of the late star's most famous impersonators, Jim Bailey.Garland, who would have been 87 years old on June 10, died on June 22, 1969. Jim Bailey as Judy Garland – the 40th Anniversary Concert will be staged at the West End's Leicester Square Theatre, beginning performances June 9 for a run to June 14 only.Bailey, who was named Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year four times over, made his debut there in the late 60s. Garland herself saw him many times in 1968, and in the 1970s he performed two concerts with her daughter, Liza Minnelli, and they became friends. In England he did many "Sunday Nights at the London Palladium" TV specials and because of that success, he did two seasons at the London Palladium in 1977 and 1984. He last played there in 1995.In the show, Bailey will be singing all of Garland's greatest hits, including "Over the Rainbow," "Get Happy," "The Trolley Song," "The Man That Got Away" and some rare gems.The show is produced by David Shepherd and Brian Daniels for D&B Productions Ltd in association with Live From Leicester Square. To book tickets, contact the box office at 0844 847 2475 or visit http://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/.

As you may know, I am a strong advocate of arts in education and LIVE PERFORMANCE! Economics are always the bottom line. The arts pay. Many examples exist. The one closest to home is Beacon NY which was a ghost town until DIA museum opened. It is now a flourishing community of other museums, galleries, restaurants, and theater.
emember to support live theatre! Go see a LIVE perforfance this week. Also, remember to support The Dr. Carol Channing Endowment For The Arts. Let's keep Arts in Education. If you're not a follower of this blog, I hope that you'll join. As I write this, I have 25 followers! Please help me to get up to 30 this week!
Happy Easter, Passover, or whatever you choose to celebrate this week.
Till Next Time,
Richard Skipper

HAPPY SUNDAY! APRIL 5th, 2009!

(pictured with Cynthia Crane congratulates John Wallowitch and me at The Friar's Club
on "our" 27th birthday!)

Thought for the week: Just keep checking your little plan off each day off and you will see results.

PUT ON YOUR SUNDAY CLOTHES...Here it is! The much anticipated next Blog! Here you'll find the latest happenings, the hottest news, insider gossip, exclusives and much more! You are going to love this. When President Obama met the Queen last week in England he gave her an IPod with his favorite songs and the first one she turned on and played was Carol singing "Diamonds Are A Girls best Friend!". Dont' you love it!!!! Read more about it here:
President Obama Gives Queen of England the Gift of Broadway http://www.broadway.com/President-Obama-Gives-Queen-of-England-Gift-of-Broadway/broadway_news/5024600

Very exciting news, this year's BISTRO AWARDS are honoring Liza Minnelli, Charles Aznavor and 30 other artists. Go to http://www.bistroawards.com/ to order your tickets. 24th ANNUAL BACK STAGE BISTRO AWARDS GALA
At Gotham Comedy Club, 208 W. 23rd St., NYC - Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30 pm. Sherry Eaker always does an incredible job with this event. And speaking of Sherry Eaker, we are in negotiations to appear together on a panel for TRU (THEATRE RESOURCES UNLIMITED) Keep checking the schedule page on my website for details: http://www.richardskipper.com/schedule.html
A little over a month ago, I heard about a benefit in Mesa, Arizona. The ONEHEART UMBRELLA CAMPAIGN, a fundraising effort launched by the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre to raise funds and awareness for Emma and Taylor Bailey and the Two Sisters - One Heart Foundation.
Emma and Taylor are two beautiful little girls who were born as conjoined twins. They share one heart and are in urgent need of medical attention. I called up and asked if there was anything I could do to help. They told me about a celebrity auction that they would be doing on e-bay and asked me to take part! I went on the site and my heart goes out to these poor children. How awful to be forced to live that way and if they try to separate them, with only one heart, you can guess what might happen.

The Broadway Palm dedicated their current production of Singin' in the Rain to raising awareness of this effort and asked celebrities from film, television, sports, music and theatre to donate autographed umbrellas to be auctioned on eBay. CHECK THIS OUT: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320355024337

The auction ends on the 8th. PLEASE PLACE YOUR BIDS! IT'S FOR A VERY GOOD CAUSE!

God Bless you, Gary Kimble!

Spoke with Carol Channing and Harry Kullijian on Friday. They both are great. Look for some exciting developments over the next few months.

Below is the link to the article Carol did for Reminisce Magazine (1.2 million subscribership and owned by Readers Digest) -http://images.reimanpub.com/newsletters/REM/2009/03/newsletter.html

Last week, I posted on FACEBOOK, " Success is sharing your profits with all your associates, and treating them as partners. Because this quote was from Sam Walton, founder of Wal-mart, a few people focused on the negative aspects of Wal-mart. Then I read this: NJ CEO gives employees $1,000 from his pay. Read the story here. http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2009/04/02/ap6246110.html Jack Windolf is my hero!

GOOD NEWS FOR BROADWAY! Just heard that Finian's Rainbow is going to Broadway right after Labor Day. I am so happy for Terri White. It's about time!

Went back to Weston, Connecticut yesterday to see the closing performance of Weston High School's production of HELLO, DOLLY! Great work Damian Long (director), Helen Story (costumes),Samantha Rehr (Dolly Levi) and the entire cast and crew. I was lucky enough to help support this production. It only brings home once again the importance of ARTS IN EDUCATION. Please help our mission by contributing to THE DR. CAROL CHANNING FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS: http://www.channingarts.org/

I have been asked to serve on the scholarship program in Rockland County for Rockland Council For The Arts.

Exciting week ahead! Tomorrow night:
Aprl 6 at 6:30pm
THE NATIONAL ARTS CLUB, 15 Gramercy Park South at 20th St., NYC
ERVIN DRAKE, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY
A tribute to Ervin Drake who will be receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award. Performances by John Gabriel, Christine Lavin, Valerie Lemon, KT Sullivan, Leslie Uggams, and yours truly as Carol Channing.. The guest Speakers Tovah Feldshuh, Charles Grodin. Musical Director John Weber. 6:30 pm cocktails, dinner at 7:30. $85 per person, including tax and service charge. RSVP a MUST and should be made by April 2nd. Members of the club may charge to member accounts, non-members may pay at the door by cash or check. Please call (212) 475-3424 for reservations and information.

Wednesday Night: April 8 7pm-11pm IGUANA VIP LOUNGE (upper level)/ www.iguananyc.com/ 240 WEST 54TH STREET & Sue Matsuki is taking over for the evening for Hump Night at The Iguana! I am being featured along with some of the most handsome and talented male singers in cabaret today with a few sexy and sassy gal pals coming in as well. ME (AS ME!) accompanied by Christine Talbott-Sutin on piano, Rob Langedar, Edd Clark and a real "find" from Sue's Vocalese gigs, Kristopher Lowe are the special guests AND Sue has called in favors from the delightful Jenna Esposito, Maureen Taylor, Gretchen Reinhagen & Sarah Rice to also sing for you all. Other singer/drop ins are welcome. Just bring your music and they'll try to squeeze you in.

The Iguana is located at 240 W 54th Street right off of Broadway. You will see the sign there at the bottom of the stairs around the bar. Just come up to the 2nd floor. There is a WAY CHEAP cover of just $10 and NO MINIMUM!!! However, I have heard that the food there is fantastic and moderately priced and the Margaritas are out of this world! I've just heard!
Things kick off at 8:00 pm and go until 11:00. Bring a joke for the "joke off" part of the evening and win a FREE CD! Please come join us and turn a Wednesday from a "hump night" to a really fun night. OK - sing with me now (to the theme of "Show Time at the Apollo") - SHOW TIME OF THE IGUANA!

DON'T FORGET:
Apr 3011am-2pm
AXA ADVISORS, 1633 Broadway, between 50th and 51st St., 3rd Floor
MARKETING AND PROMOTING YOURSELF: GETTING THE VISIBILITY YOU DESERVE!
Get more than your 15 minutes of fame. In this workshop, Richard Skipper and Glen Charlow will hone in on the areas specific to YOUR needs. They will tailor make the workshop and create a game plan that will create the highest visibility for you! What are you waiting for? GET TRAFFIC to your site and get your name out there! SPECIAL RECESSION OFFER: ONLY $100.00. YOU CAN'T BEAT THIS PRICE! RESERVE TODAY! Or call 845-365-0720 for info on setting up additional classes or private coaching.
On board with Richard is graphic designer, GLEN CHARLOW, who brings over 15 years in the business to the participants of this class and who will discuss the concept of image; how to use the internet effectively and how your website "sells" you even before you pick up the phone. To read more on Glen Charlow please visit: http://www.gcdtp.com/.
Reservations are a MUST. Limited to 15 people. PLEASE LET US KNOW ASAP!

Till Next Time, GO SEE A LIVE SHOW!

With grateful XOXOXs!

Richard Skipper 845-365-0720