Monday
Dec 01
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6:00PM
WRITERS READ
Gene Albertelli and Teresa Giordano, host
Stephanie Dickinson ;
Sally McElwain;
Lawrence Shainberg
Stephanie Dickinson fiction appears in the Santa Monica Review, Green Mountains Review, African-American Review, Sub-terrain, Gulf Coast and the Ontario Review, among others. Her story “A Lynching in Stereoscope” was reprinted in BEST AMERICAN 2005 NONREQUIRED READING, edited by Dave Eggers. She won Storyglossia’s 2007 Short Story Prize and Glimmer Train’s 2008 Fiction Open. Her “Lucky 7 & Dalloway” will be reprinted in NEW STORIES FROM THE SOUTH, THE YEAR’S BEST, 2008.
Stephanie will be reading from her novel HALF GIRL, recently released by Spuyten Duyvil.
Sally McElwain is the editor of "Saying Grace: Blessings for the Family Table" and the author of "To the Happy Couple: Creating a Great Wedding Toast with Style," both published by Chronicle Books.
Sally will be reading her short story: Pandora in Brooklyn.
Lawrence Shainberg's books include Ambivalent Zen, Brain Surgeon: An Intimate View of His World, and the novels Memories of Amnesia and One on One. He has had numerous essays published in the New York Times Magazine, Harper's, the Village Voice, and a Pushcart Prize-winning monograph on Samuel Beckett published in The Paris Review.
Lawrence will be reading from CRUST (Two Dollar Radio, October 2008), a ferociously potent and remarkably timely satire.
Cover $7
(includes one house drink)
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8:30PM
AMRAM & CO
David Amram, piano, french horn, flutes, composition & surprises;
Kevin Twigg, drums, glockenspiel;
John de Witt, bass;
Adam Amram, percussion;
John Ventimiglia, actor
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David Amram Quartet, with Kevin Twigg,
John Dewitt, Adam Amram , actor John Ventimiglia and surprise guests celebrating the publication of amram's new book,
"Upbeat: Nine Lives of a Musical Cat" classics of jazz, world music, spoken word and amram's compositions.
This series explores in his highly personable, generous and informal style the astonishing variety of David Amram's interests
and accomplishments--renowned composer of symphonic classical music, jazz compositions, improvisation, spoken word,
scat, he sits at the piano, schmoozes about music, about the greats, the beats, the obscure, the legendary; plays the French
horn, pulls out all kinds of instruments (flutes, drums, horns) gathered from his many circumnavigations of the globe, pulls in
guests drawn from just about every artistic walk of life.
Cover $10
www.davidamram.com
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Tuesday
Dec 02
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6:00PM
SHAKESPEARE ANYONE?
Jonathan Escobio, host
Marni Penning;
Carey Van Driest;
Shad Ramsey ;
P.J. Escobio
Public?....Private?....Both!
Some more public, yet intimate moments, include; The first meeting of Romeo and Juliet at the Masquerade, Elenor's Banishment in Henry VI ptii, Henry's stirring St Crispin's Day speech, Pompey and Menas plotting in Antony and Cleopatra, Touchstone's witty philosiphizing from As You Like It and The Ghostly Banquet of MacBeth. The more private moments include Iachimo's Stalking of Imogen in Cymbeline, The Lover's confusion from Midsummer, Hero and the girls Angling of Beatrice as well as that of Don Pedro and Co's work on Benedick from Much Ado About Nothing and Richard II's exile of Norfolk.
Come and enjoy a playful evening of digging yet deeper into the the poetry of the Bard!
Cover $7
(includes one house drink)
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8:30PM
SPEAKEASY: STORIES FROM THE BACKROOM
Sherry Weaver, host
Mike Daisey;
Andy Christie;
Michele Carlo;
Mark Katz;
Suzanne Morrison;
Gail Thomas
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SpeakEasy is . . .
A new twist on the ancient tradition of oral history.
SpeakEasy is people telling stories-- true stories. Period. No scripts. No crib notes. No rehearsals.
SpeakEasy has a dynamic and constantly changing cast of storytellers that include such greats as Mike Daisey, Jonathan
Ames, and Reno, along with homemakers, lawyers, dog walkers, street magicians and writers
You never know what you'll hear. So join us for what could be a life changing experience!
Cover $10
www.speakeasystories.com
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Wednesday Dec 03
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6:00PM
FREE RANGE READINGS
Mira Ptacin, host
Adam Chandler;
Nicole Feldman;
Kathleen Crisci;
Dave Enders
Creative non-fiction.
David Enders is a freelance journalist who most recently coproduced pieces for Al Jazeera English's "People and Power" and PBS's "Foreign Exchange." He has also written recently for The Virginia Quarterly Review, The Nation, The Progressive and The Washington Times.
Cover $7
(includes one house drink)
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8:30PM
BECCA STEVENS BAND - PATRICK BREINER SOLO
Becca Stevens, voice, churango, guitar;
Liam Robinson, piano, accordion;
Chris Tordini, bass;
Jordan Perlson, drums;
Patrick Breiner, saxophone
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Becca grew up in North Carolina where she was surrounded by music from birth. She majored in classical guitar in high school at the North Carolina School of the Arts, then came to New York to attend New School University where she received a degree in vocal jazz and composition with high honors. Since then she has established herself as a solo performer in New York and leader of the Becca Stevens Band.
Becca collaborates with many musicians in the city and is the singer for Travis Sullivan's Bjorkestra. She has written lyrics for and recorded with Frank LoCrasto, Jeremy Pelt, Sam Sadigursky, Andy Milne's "Dapp Theory", and The Solos Unit. Becca sings with other groups such as Bing & Ruth, the Elan Mehler Group, and Adam Klipple's "Sneak". Festivals appearances include the Montreal Jazz Festival, San Francisco Jazz Festival, NYC Winter Jazz Fest, featured soloist at the Roanoke Island Festival in Manteo, NC, with the NCSA Big Band, Jazz Improv LIVE! Convention & Festival with Jane Ira Bloom's Ornette Coleman Ensemble, and singing with the Sicilian Jazz Orchestra at the Golden Theatre in Sicily.
Becca teaches songwriting in New York City and Suzuki guitar and music readiness for very young children at the Greenwich Suzuki Academy in Connecticut.
- more on Becca:
Website: www.BeccaStevens.com
Upcoming Events / Music Clips:
www.myspace.com/beccastevens
Videos:
www.youtube.com/beccastevensband
Patrick Breiner returns to NYC for this unique solo concert. A former NYC resident, he now resides in Madison, WI and is a veteran of Billy Hart's "Academy" band, NOOK, Myk Freedman's Whistle Sound Band and Suit, Bing and Ruth, and Greg Heffernan's Sauce. Patrick chooses to use the alias Vartan Mamigonian while performing his solo saxophone works. He is, after all, not himself while summoning everything from ferocious screams to velvety subtone from his instrument whilst weaving hypnotically rhythmic melodies. Vartan Mamigonian appears in both history and literature as both sinner and saint. Similarly, Breiner's works can be tender or abrasive or anywhere in between.
- more info:
www.myspace.com/PatrickBreinerMusic
Cover $10
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Thursday
Dec 04
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6:00PM
ARTISTS’ SALON
Robin, Angelo, Poul, and David, hosts
This is a monthly opportunity for artists associated with the cafe--from every genre and every generation, past, present, and future--to gather informally, schmooze, re-invent the world, and hoist a glass of quelque chose (the only kind of chose to hoist). Our glorious curators are present, you can buttonhole them to find out what's cooking, you can introduce yourself to other toilers in the vineyard, invent projects and discover collaborators. All are welcome.
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8:30PM
SHORT SET AND SHOWCASE
David Devoe, host
Owen Stewart-Robertson, guitar;
Dan Loomis, bass
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This is a rare opportunity for musicians who interested in performing at Cornelia Street to play, hear, meet and support fellow artists. Musicians will be able to play and/or sing a couple tunes. So, come on down, lend us your talents and have a great time!
At some point in the evening there will be a short set by vocal curator, David Devoe. He has performed with jazz luminaries Steve Lacy, Kenny Wheeler, Mulgrew Miller, Butch Morris and the Matt Wilson Quartet. His repertoire includes original music as well as standards, and modern folk.
Cover $5
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Friday
Dec 05
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6:00PM
SON OF PONY
Kathi Georges, host
Michael Fiorito
The Friday night legendary open mic poetry series.
Arrive before 6 pm to sign up.
Feature: Michael Fiorito
Poet Michael Fiorito nails it with a wide style that encompasses such divergent styles as Milton with a Brooklyn Accent, cowboy poetry and street sounds.
Cover $7
(includes one house drink)
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9:00PM & 10:30PM
HARRIS EISENSTADT'S CANADA DAY
Nate Wooley, trumpet;
Matt Bauder, tenor saxophone;
Chris Dingman, vibraphone;
Eivind Opsvik, bass;
Harris Eisenstadt, drums, compositions
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Harris Eisenstadt works as a drummer, percussionist, composer, bandleader and educator in a wide variety of
musical settings. All Music Guide has described his work as a composer/bandleader as “Ellingtonian in scope,” and he is
consistently singled out in the New York Times as “a venturesome drummer.” Quintet has been his main compositional vehicle
since moving to New York in 2006, an effort to maintain a working band and develop a book of compositions through regular
rehearsal and performance with a core group of musicians.
“Eisenstadt skillfully blends spacious groove with textural intimacy.”
- Time Out New York
Cover $10
www.harriseisenstadt.com
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Saturday
Dec 06
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6:00PM
THE LIAR SHOW
Andy Christie
Seek Truth. Get a T-Shirt.
4 Storytellers, 3 True Stories, 1 Pack of Lies. Uncover the liar and win a prize worth its weight in fool's gold.
JOANNE SOLOMON - De La Guarda
OPHIRA EISENBERG - Comedy Central
STEVE ZIMMER - The Moth
JENNIFER DEMERITT - Nerve.com
and host ANDY CHRISTIE - NY TIMES
Cover $12
(includes one house drink)
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8:30PM
THE SONGWRITER'S BEAT 8TH ANNIVERSARY!
Valerie Ghent
Ann Klein;
Valerie Ghent;
Kismet Lyles;
Chloe Temtchine
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The Songwriter's Beat celebrates EIGHT years of songwriters and new songs! A tremendous thank you to the over 250 songwriters who have shared the Songwriter's Beat stage since December, 2000, bringing new songs each month. And a warm and cheery welcome to the start of our ninth year of supporting performing songwriters!!
Special thanks to The ASCAP Foundation for its support!
This month's Songwriter's Beat features:
Ann Klein
ann-klein.com
Valerie Ghent
valghent.com
Kismet Lyles
myspace.com/kismetmusic
Chloe Temtchine
myspace.com/chloetemtchine
The Songwriter's Beat is
New York's most popular acoustic songwriter's series,
where songwriters are encouraged to perform new material in a
supportive and intimate atmosphere.
Curated / hosted by multiple ASCAP
Pop Award winner Valerie
Ghent, The Songwriter's
Beat features top up-and-coming
songwriters. Each month four
songwriters of varying
musical styles perform original
songs and are encouraged to try out
their newest material and
arrangements.
Founded in 2000 by Valerie Ghent, The Songwriter's Beat has
presented over 250 songwriters (hailing from all over the globe: from the US, UK, Australia, South Africa and
Japan!) and keeps growing!
The Songwriter's Beat welcomes songwriters from around
the world, so when planning your trip to New York, allow time
for The Songwriter's Beat!
Cover $10
songwritersbeat.com
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valghent.com
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Sunday
Dec 07
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6:00PM
ENTERTAINING SCIENCE -- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE LAB
Roald Hoffmann
Vince LiCata;
David Ng;
Benjamin Cohen;
Stephanie McGuire
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE LAB
In conversation with Lavoisier, the Comte de Buffon once noted that, despite the King's claims for France, he only did science for the jokes. Some time later this got Bohr laughing, since Buffon was actually famous for not getting Linnaeus's double entendres, all of which, when told by Bohr, put Heisenberg in stitches, explaining how Barbara McClintock came to tell that famous joke about the gene, the cell, and the hatless Bolivian.
So you tell us, was there ever science without humor? Vince LiCata, David Ng & Benjamin Cohen will take time off from their university day jobs to ponder the query, reading and performing. Mezzo Soprano Stephanie McGuire leavens this mix with science-related arias. New material is possible. Accidents will happen. Asymptotes included. Azeotropes not.
Cover $10
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8:30PM
FRANSISCO MELA QUARTET
Fransisco Mela, drums;
Javier Vercher, alto saxophone;
Edward Perez, bass;
Aruan Ortiz, piano
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Although Fransisco Mela been in the U.S. for less than a decade and has become one of the most talked about and in-demand Cuban musicians of his generation. Tonight he brings in a quartet with yet another emerging young Cuban,
Aruan Ortiz on piano. Javier Vercher
He has performed with many great jazz musicians including Paquito D'Rivera, George Garzone, John Patittucci, John Scofield, Jane Bunett, Kenny Werner, Larry Grenadier, Jason Moran, Mark Turner, Stefon Harris, Regina Carter, Lionel Loueke, Esperanza Spalding among others...
Recently he recorded his second album Live at The Blue Note "Cirio" with Half Note Records and also, Kenny Barron album "The Traveler".
Today he is part of Kenny Barron Trio and Joe Lovano Quartet and faculty member of Berklee College of Music
www.franciscomela.com
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Monday
Dec 08
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6:00PM
MONOLOGUES & MADNESS
Tulis McCall, host
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Original monologues, read not memorized. No judging, no slamming--just brave new writing!
Cover $7
(includes one house drink)
www.monologuesandmadness.com
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8:30PM
COMPOSERS COLLABORATIVE: SERIAL UNDERGROUND - A BIRTHDAY BASH
Jed Distler
Ed Schmidt;
Miranda Sielaff';
Gina Lyons;
Regie Cabico;
Allsar Quartet
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Serial Underground, "he subversive nightclub series" (Time Out NY)
Allan Kozinn (New York Times) contextualizes CCi's
monthly performances in the basement of the Cornelia Street Cafe: "... part of the ecology of urban night life." CCi artistic
director, Jed Distler, curates the programs abetted by director Arnold Barkus and lighting designer David
Lovett.
Tonight:
Jed Distler - (composer/pianist) & the irrepressible Regie Cabico play selections from their songbook
Ed Schmidt - who knows what holiday thoughts
Miranda Sielaff's Allsar Quartet - String Quartet No. 1 by Jed Distler (Mister Softee variations)
+ new work for piano by Gilda Lyons for Jed Distler
Cover $15
www.composerscollab.org
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December 01-December 08, 2008 
