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Pianist Noah Haidu's playing and composing combine hip rhythms, harmonic sophistication, spontaneity, soul, and swing into a distinct approach that stands out from the crowd of today's young jazz artists.

On Wednesday, August 25, Geja's Café, 340 West Armitage, will encourage feuding couples everywhere to forgive each other on National Kiss and Make Up Day. That day, diners who indicate they are dining to 'Kiss and Make Up' will each receive a complimentary glass of champagne with the purchase of two premiere dinners.

Geja's Café, 340 W. Armitage, the legendary fondue and lovers' landmark, will celebrate its 45th anniversary with a series of special events Sunday, June 27th through July 1, 2010.

Geja's Café, 340 W. Armitage, the legendary fondue and lovers' landmark, will celebrate its 45th anniversary with a series of special events Sunday, June 27th through July 1, 2010.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Geja's Café, 340 W. Armitage, the legendary fondue and lovers' landmark, will celebrate its 45th anniversary with a series of special events Sunday, June 27th through July 1, 2010.

The Iridium Jazz Club, located at 1650 Broadway (corner of 51st), will present special March Double Bills featuring two bands on each set at 8 PM and 10 PM.

The Iridium Jazz Club, located at 1650 Broadway (corner of 51st), will present special March Double Bills featuring two bands on each set at 8 PM and 10 PM.

The Iridium Jazz Club will continue to celebrate Les Paul with Tim Green Quintet + Keyon Harrold Quintet MAN, HIS MUSIC AND HIS LEGACY EVERY MONDAY NIGHT WITH THE LES PAUL TRIO AND SPECIAL GUESTS LOU PALLO - GUITAR, JOHN COLIANNI - PIANO, NICKI PARROTT - BASS

Saxophonist, composer and arranger, TIM GREEN, is a rising star on the International music scene. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Tim was inspired to pursue music by a family of musicians at the young age of 10. A student at the Manhattan School of Music in 2004, where he studied with world-renowned instructors such as Dick Oatts, Gary Dial, Bob Mintzer and Steve Slagle Green has had the opportunity to perform with various artists such as Roy Hargrove, Mulgrew Miller, Jon Faddis, Christian McBride, Carl Allen, Rodney Whitaker, Hubert Laws, Kenny Burrell, and Patrice Rushen to name a few. http://www.myspace.com/timgreenmusic

THE IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB WILL CONTINUE TO CELEBRATE LES PAUL THE MAN, HIS MUSIC AND HIS LEGACY EVERY MONDAY NIGHT WITH THE LES PAUL TRIO AND SPECIAL GUESTS LOU PALLO - GUITAR, JOHN COLIANNI - PIANO, NICKI PARROTT - BASS

The Iridium Jazz Club will present special March double bills- two bands on each set at 8 PM & 10 PM starting March 1st.

According to reports from Variety, Kathy Bates and Whoopi Goldberg will both be a part of the Film Department's 'Earthbound'- also starring Kate Hudson and Gael Garcia Bernal.

When a cabaret show is promoted as containing 'an eclectic mix of style and sound,' I generally don't expect to hear 8, count 'em 8, Rodgers and Hart classics, but who am I to question Christian Hoff's good taste in music?  Though never officially announced, Hoff was to star in a proposed Broadway revival of Pal Joey, and though that project has been placed on hold, his one-night gig at The Metropolitan Room this past Monday night, titled 'Exiled,' often seemed like a preview of how he'd play the title role.

There are four more performances of The Green Room - the College Musical. August 28th, 29th, September 4th & 5th at 8:00 pm.

Friends of Dorothy Productions proudly presents the Northern California Premiere of The Green Room Extended through September 5th!

There are four more performances of The Green Room - the College Musical. August 28th, 29th, September 4th & 5th at 8:00 pm.

Friends of Dorothy Productions proudly presents the Northern California Premiere of The Green Room Extended through September 5th!

Friends of Dorothy Productions proudly presents the Northern California premiere of The Green Room. A new backstage musical illustrating the journey of four best friends determined to make it out of the Green Room and onto the Broadway Stage. The show features music & lyrics by Chuck Pelletier and book by C. Stephen Foster and Rod Damer. Green Room has direction by Kevin Caravalho, musical direction by Jane Viemeister, and choreography by Terri Taylor. The show features the Songwriter's Guild of America's Award-Winning song 'It's All About Me'. Green Room runs from August 7th - August 29th.