The Cabaret at the Columbia Club Presents THE SIREN'S OF SONG 3/26, 3/27

Local favorites Shannon Forsell and Brenda Williams, are back togetheragain to sing the music of the some of the greatest female singers of all time--from Peggy Lee to Diana Kralland Ella Ftizgerald to Etta James -all backed by the 9-piece Cool City Band under the direction of RoyGeesa.

"Shannon Forsell is not just a singer; she is a performer, with the vocal range and versatility to easily makethe transition from one style to another, whether it be cabaret, Broadway, jazz or popular music."-Chuck Workman, NUVO

"Williams, no matter how you slice it, is the finest, jazziest, snazziest performer in town. I would travelanywhere to hear her sing."- The Indianapolis Star

Show Times: Friday, March 26: 8 PM Saturday, March 27: 8 PM

Tickets:$35For tickets call 317.275.1169, or order online at www.TheCabaret.org

Location: The Cabaret at the Columbia Club, 121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204 $10 valet Parking available for cabaret patrons

Shannon Forsell is the Managing and Producing Director for TheCabaret. A former Miss Indianapolis and graduate of DePauw University, Shannon has performed at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, The Cabaret and on the IRT cabaret stage. Her favorite roles include playing Eva Peron in Evita and Sally Bowles in Cabaret. She has performed a solo cabaret show for the esteemed National Arts Club in New York City. She has also recorded a dozen nationally released compact discs,featuring jazz standards, Broadway, torch songs, and popular music for Hal Leonard Publishing Company. Shannon is the lead vocalist with Jimmy Guilford and "Cool City Band", a nine-piece swing band. Theband recently released a compact disc of classic swing tunes entitled "Love Bein' Here With You, featuring Shannon Forsell and Jimmy Guilford." Shannon has a solo release entitled "Simply Standards," a CD of jazzstandards from the 30's, 40's and 50's.

Brenda has performed locally at American Cabaret Theatre, The IndianaRepertory Theatre and Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre. A regular performer at the Jazz Kitchen, Brendawas chosen to receive the Local Female Musician Choice Award by Indianapolis Woman Magazine and wasspotlighted as one of the top people to watch by the Indianapolis Star newspaper. Nationally, Williams has performed as the opening act for well-know entertainers such as Ray Charles, The Beach Boys, LeeGreenwood, and Chuck Mangiore. Williams has also performed for former President of the United States,George W. Bush.

The Cabaret is a professional, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The mission of the Cabaret is to elevate the cabaret art form; attract, develop and retain high-quality local performance talent; and provide a unique and important contribution to the city's artistic and cultural life.

The Columbia Club is the premiere private city club in Indianapolis, located in the heart of downtown on Monument Circle. Established in 1889, the nonprofit Columbia Club provides opportunities for business networking and social connections among its diverse membership. The beautiful Clubhouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, features fine and casual dining, catering and meeting facilities, 96 guestrooms and a complete fitness center. The Columbia Club Foundation is dedicated to the acquisition, preservation and exhibition of items of literary and artistic significance as well as the restoration, preservation and protection of the historic Clubhouse.

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