Singer/songwriter Ed Romanoff said, “If you were to put Ed Sullivan, Oscar Wilde and TEDTalks into a blender you’d get Artist Without Walls. The Showcase is a friendly environment for artists to share their work and start unique collaborations in a remarkably intimate setting. One of the most receptive and fun shows I’ve been a part of…”
And now we know who can step into the Ed Sullivan role if we take the the show on the road…Ron Vazzano.
Ron Vazzano as Ed Sullivan
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This from Ron, “When you mentioned Ed Sullivan this past Tuesday night, it reminded me that I once played him at a church fund raiser on two different occasions. They were variety shows that went on for two hours. Two hours of having to stay in character as Ed Sullivan introducing these various acts performed by locals and members of the parish. I also did a bit with Topo Gigio, a puppet I still have.”
Ed Sullivan and Topo Gigio
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Ron’s still at it. Here he is at a recent Showcase. We’re expecting a “Flying Wallenda” circus act from Ron during December’s Showcase. Okay, maybe not a high-wire act, but what about Topo, Ron?
Martina Fiserova will perform a solo set of her originals at the Way Station, Brooklyn, on Monday Oct 20th at 11pm. Located at 683 Washington Ave (Btw Prospect and St Marks, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn 11238). No cover.
Tara O’Grady
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Tara O’Grady and her band will be swinging at Winnie’s Prohibition Lounge, Refinery Hotel, 63 W. 38 Street at 6th Ave. Tuesday, October 21, 7:30-10:30pm.
Artists Without Walls
Artists Without Walls’ Showcase at The Cell Theatre on Wednesday, October 22nd, 7pm. Evening’s presenters include Ron Vazzano, Liz Queler and Laurie Lewis, Sana Musasama, Warren and Gibson Malone, Dan Yurkofsky, Richard Deane, Steve Silver and Idan Morim.
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Out By Ten
Susan Seliger’s Out by Ten, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014: LOVE, LUST & LOSS,an evening of storytellers and musicians (AWOW members Deni Bonet and Honor Finnegan in Nov. and Dec.) in an intimate, salon-loft venue – with free wine & cheese, at 121 Ludlow Street (betw, Delancey y & Rivington) 7:30-9:30 PM.
The evening’s performers include Moth Slam-Champion Storytellers: Micaela Blei & Kate Greathead, Funny Singer/Songwriter Cassandra Kubinsky, Classical/Jazz Pianist Jeremy Jordan Click here for tickets: $20 at the door—$18 in advance, includes free wine and cheese
Honor Finnegan
Honor Finnegan will be performing at the Common Ground Community Concerts, opening for Dan Bern, Saturday, October 25th, 2014 7:30 pm | Tickets $20 advance, $25 at the door. First Unitarian Society of Westchester, 25 Old Jackson Ave, Hastings on Hudson NY. Click here for tickets.
Writers Read
Ed McCann’s “Writers Read” celebrates the spoken word, showcasing short works of established and emerging writers, 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 26 at The Cell Theatre, 338 West 23rd Street St., NYC. Writers and guests mingle during a thirty-minute intermission with light refreshments.
Check out the lineup of writers and learn more about each writer by visiting their Writers Read home page. Seating is limited. Their first event in June quickly sold out; if you plan to join them for Dog Stories, you can order your tickets by clicking here .
Keepin’ It Photorealistic
Brona Crehan invites all to a fundraiser, Keeping It Photorealistic, for her play – Pillow on the Stairs, October 28th, 6pm until whatever. Ryan’s Daughter, 85th St. Between First and Second Ave. Barry Finnegan, a phenomenal artist has offered to draw at Brona’s event. He doesn’t tell anyone who he is drawing but rather lets it unfold during the evening. It’ll be a lot of fun and Brona is hoping it will generate some funding for her spring production!
Proceeds to benefit the spring 2015 production of the original play Pillow on the Stairs by Brona Crehan. Meet the writer, the cast, the artist and win fabulous raffle prizes too! An evening of fun and cocktails. $25.00 per person
Martin Kleinman
“How to Build a Fire” – Brooklyn Edition. Guest curated and hosted by Martin Kleinman , Thursday, October 30 at 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.Open Source Gallery – 306 17th Street, Park Slope, NY 11215 This month’s storytellers include:
Author/actor Mellini Kantayya , writer/actor Marian Fontana, Susan Kellman – mob lawyer and Daniel Kleinman – social media guru
Ron Vazzano as Ed Sullivan 
