The opening night of the Cafe Carlyle will feature the  debut of Tony Award winner (South Pacific) Paulo Szot beginning September 14th through September 25th, 2010.  “An Evening with Paulo Szot” will showcase the world-renowned baritone in a program of songs from the Great American Songbook, the worlds of Broadway and Jazz, as well as tunes from his native Brazil.  He will be accompanied by the Bob Albanese Trio.
   The Cafe Carlyle (The Carlyle Hotel) is located at 35 East 76th Street at Madison Ave.
   The two-week engagement plays Tuesdays through Fridays at 8:45pm and 10:45pm.  There is a $65 music charge ($40 bar)for the Tuesday-Thursday performances and a $75 music charge ($45, bar) for the Friday and Saturday performances.  Dinner (required) is served from 6:30pm.  For reservations call 212-744-1600. For additional information, visit www.thecarlyle.com.

by Metroway.com staff

   The Metropolitan Museum of Art will be displaying Ringo Starr’s gold-plated snare drum, in a special display in celebration of the musician’s 70th birthday, which took place on July 7th.  On loan from Ringo Starr, it was originally presented to him by the Ludwig Drum Company during The Beatles’ 1964 visit to Chicago when the legendary rock group, in which Mr. Starr was the drummer, was on its first tour of the United States.  The special exhibit will be on display from July 7th through December 2010 in the Museum’s second-floor Musical Instruments Galleries.
   The Metropolitan Museum of Art is located at 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10028.  The museum is closed on Mondays but is open Tue-Thu 9:30am-5:30pm; Fri-Sat 9:30am-9pm; and Sun 9am-5:30pm.  Admission is a suggested donation at the visitors discretion. 

 Photo: (c) Caroline P. Digonis 2010 

Rockefeller Center will be transformed into a grand red carpet display in celebration of Fashion Night Out.  Visitors and Shoppers are invited to walk the red carpet in celebrity style and pose for photos in front of the “Fashion’s Night Out step & repeat backdrop”.  The free event will include a live fashion show with models as well as live music from the bands Bear Hands, Brahms and Savoir Adore. For more information visit www.fashionsnightout.com.

Event: Fashion’s Night Out at Rockefeller Center
When: Friday, September 10th-6:00pm to 11:00pm
Where: Rockefeller Center, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, between 49th and 50th Streets and 5th and 6th Avenues, in New York

by Diane Malone
Aug. 13, 2010

   The Radio City Rockettes joined Santa, on August 12th, to Kick-off the 2010 Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The coast-to-coast kick-line featured the iconic Rockettes kicking off in eight of the 26 cities in which the annual Christmas Spectacular will play this season.  Hosted by WPLJ’s Race Taylor, the live performance took place in front of Radio City Music Hall, and concluded with invited guests joining the Rockettes in their legendary kick-line.  The annual “Kick Across America” celebration benefits deserving families in experiencing the magic of the annual Christmas Spectacular.

   The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the Radio City Rockettes, will run from November 5 through December 30 2010.  Visit Radio City Music Hall for more information. 

All Photos: (c) Caroline P. Digonis 2010

by Diane Malone
Aug. 4, 2010

   The arrival of King Tut’s wooden chariot was unveiled yesterday, August 3rd., at the Discovery Times Square Exposition, in New York.  Exhibition designer Mark Lach was on hand and explained how the chariot almost didn’t make it to the exhibit due to its classification as a vehicle, henceforth, the transit authorities requiring the chariot get its own VIN number.  The installation of the boy king’s chariot marks the first time the chariot has traveled out of Egypt since it was discovered in 1922.  

   This sleeker wooden chariot, was one of six chariots discovered in the tomb of King Tut.  It is believed that its lighter unadorned wooden construction made this chariot the one of choice for hunting, battles, and other daily activities.  Furthermore, one of the tires on the wheels was a replacement made in ancient times, suggesting the frequent use by King Tut.  It has been suggested that the boy king fell from this chariot and that injury caused his death.  Several representations on the artifacts throughout the exhibit depicts King Tut in a chariot hunting or in battle.

   The “Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs” exhibit runs through January 2, 2011 before returning permanently to the Cairo Museum in Egypt. 

Photo: (c) Caroline P. Digonis 2010