Ellington, Von Furstenberg, Gillette, and Kristen Headline VintAGE at Symphony Space

The New York Coalition of Professional Women in the Arts and Media presents VintAGE: Celebrating Women Artists Over 40, a vibrant evening of music, dance, theater and film, March 1, 2010 at Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95th St.).

The eclectic event will celebrate the achievements of women over the age of 40 with dance performances choreographed by Mercedes Ellington; Ferber and Kaufman readings and other performances by actresses Betsy von Furstenberg, Anita Gillette, Ilene Kristen and other celebrated performers; original musical material by lyricist and composer Gretchen Cryer, Nancy Ford and the cast of "Women of a Certain Age® - The Songs of Kantor and Dorn." Rebekah Spicuglia, Media Director of the Women's Media Center, will also speak.

VintAGE tickets are $30 for members of NYCWAM, which includes all members of: Actors' Equity Association, American Federation of Television & Radio Artists, Dramatists Guild, League of Professional Theatre Women, New York Women in Film & Television, Screen Actors Guild and Stage Directors & Choreographers, by registering at http://www.nycwam.org/2007/coalition_events.htm. General admission tickets are $50 and VIP Premium tickets, including pre-show wine reception and reserved seating, are $100 through the Symphony Space box office at (212) 864-5400. All ticket holders are invited to the VintAGE after-party at UnWined in Symphony Space.

The New York Coalition of Professional Women in the Arts and Media is a centralized resource for professional women in the performing arts and media industries. The organization addresses and actively pursues improvements in social conditions, such as education, health care and equal opportunity, which affect the quality of life of members. NYCWAM provides access to New York's creative community, networking, information sharing, and mentoring. For more information, visit www.nycwam.org.