2011 MAC Awards Held 5/10; Nominees Announced 3/30

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs has announced that THE 25th ANNUAL MAC AWARDS SHOW will be held on Tuesday, May 10th at 7:30 PM at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. The nominees for the 2011 MAC Awards will be announced on MAC's website, www.macnyc.com, at 1:00PM on Wednesday March 30th. Christine Pedi will host the ceremony.

In honor of the Silver Anniversary of the MAC Awards, MAC will be shining the spotlight on our wonderful and talented community of performers, clubs, members and people behind the scenes who make the magic happen each night. MAC will commemorate 25 years of award winners throughout the show, and in our special commemorative show program.

Special honorees of the evening include: Annie Ross (Lifetime Achievement Award) and George Sanders (Board of Directors Award).

The MAC Awards, begun in 1986, are presented annually to honor achievements in cabaret, comedy, and jazz. The award is organized by the non-profit organization Manhattan Association of Clubs and Cabarets (MAC), founded in 1983. The Awards encompass more than two dozen categories, such as: vocalists and vocal groups, piano bar and jazz performers, comedy and musical performers, writers of songs and special material, directors, musical directors, recordings, and musical revues. In addition, through special awards, MAC salutes outstanding contributions to the field of live entertainment.

Tickets may be purchased online at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/163415 or at www.macnyc.com.