Sue Matsuki News

Birdland (315 West 44th Street - between 8th & 9th Aves.) has announced its line-up of extraordinary entertainment for the month of August.

Any Wednesday continues to sizzle in July with three exciting concerts featuring the best in cabaret, jazz and theater performers. Each program begins at 6:00 p.m., and takes place in the Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble at Broadway and 66th Street in the third floor events space

Tomorrow evening, June 27, Any Wednesday at Barnes and Noble plays host to the resident singer/pianist of the Waldorf Astoria, Daryl Sherman.

Tomorrow evening, June 20, Any Wednesday at Barnes and Noble will treat audiences to the song stylings of Canadian crooner, Vincent Wolfe.

Barnes & Noble features cast of 'The Coast of Utopia' June 12, 'Curtains' June 14, and flutist Chip Shelton June 13.

The West Bank Café has announced upcoming performances to be presented in The Laurie Beechman Theatre. The West Bank Café is located at 407 West 42nd. St., at Ninth Avenue.

This week's Any Wednesday will welcome New York City jazz singer Louise Rogers.

After last week's performance by Karen Akers, Any Wednesday continues its celebration of cabaret/theater divas on May 9 with Steven Brinberg.

On April 25th, cabaret star Terese Genecco will share her new CD, 'Drunk With Love', a tribute to Frances Faye, as part of Any Wednesday.

Smokey voiced jazz singer Mary Foster Conklin will pay tribute to songwriter Matt Dennis tomorrow, April 18, as she does on her award winning album, Blues for Breakfast: Remembering Matt Dennis. Ms. Conklin's unique interpretations of cabaret and jazz standards will be showcased in this week of the Any Wednesday Series.

Maude Maggart, Billy Stritch, Steven Brinberg and Kristine Zbornik are among the nominees of the 21st Annual MAC Awards.

The Metropolitan Room has announced its March schedule of cabaret performers.

Karen Mason and Julie Gold were among the winners of the 2006 MAC Awards, while Betty Buckley was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award

The 2006 MAC Award winners have been announced, with Karen Mason, Julie Gold and more taking home awards

With the addition of two new categories--Best Male and Female Stand-Up Comic--the nominations list for the 2006 MAC Awards is now complete

Some of the nominees of the 2006 MAC Awards will be seen in New York City nightclubs and cabarets in March and April

The 2006 MAC AWARDS will be presented on MONDAY, APRIL 17 AT 7:30 PM at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center at BMCC, 199 Chambers Street. Hosted by Lee Roy Reams, the 20th annual MAC Awards will include appearances by Phoebe Snow, Ben Taylor, Karen Mason, Carol Hall and Rocky Carroll among others.