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release, the show is “a cool cabaret night-out enlivened by hilariously impromptu variety show,” which brings “jaw-dropping music and general razzle-dazzle” to the stage. It is based on the weekly show performed at New York City’s Birdland on Monday nights. This will be followed by “Steps In Time, A Broadway Biography in Song and Dance,” starring legendary Broadway song-and-dance man Tommy Tune, along with the Manhattan Rhythm Kings at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 9. The nine-time Tony Award- winning performer has been called one of the most prolific director/choreographers of the 20th century. Contributed Julian Fleisher NYC singer to play Bright Hill New York City cabaret singer Julian Fleisher will perform at Bright Hill Library at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 9. He will sing the works of American composer and lyricist Johnny Burke and be accompanied keyboardist Tedd Firth. According to a media release, “Fleisher is one of New York’s most exciting young nightclub stars. His love of the best of American song coupled with a fresh and irreverent performance style have garnered him rave reviews and comparisons to predecessors as diverse as Sammy Davis, Jr., Mel Torme and Lenny Bruce.” He has collaborated with celebrities-turned-singers, including Molly Ringwald, Is- sac Mizrahi, Martha Plimton, Keith Carradine and others. Fleisher proves that his near four-octave vocal range is matched only by the span of his stylistic capabilities, the release said. Admission will be by dona- tion, and reservations must be made in advance at 829- 5055 or by email at Bright Hill at wordthur@stny.rr.com. The venue is at 94 Church St. in Treadwell. Broadway weekend set at Belleayre A two-night benefit for the Belleayre Music Festival and the Roxbury Arts Group will feature a host of Broadway performers. At 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 8, Jim Caruso will host a cast party with local favorites Peg Ellsworth, Kent Brown, Patricia Dell, Karen Neblung, Jefferson Piasek, Andy Cahill, Christine Pedi and more. According to a media From “My One and Only” with Twiggy, to “Nine,” “Grand Hotel” and “Will Rogers Follies,” Tune has been singing, dancing, acting and directing for 50 years. For tickets and more infor- mation, call (845) 254-5600, ext. 1344, or go to www.bel- leayremusic.org. The festival is at 181 Galli Curci Road in Highmount. Delhi music fest to open The Honest Brook Music Festival opens its 2011 sum- mer music season in the barn with the Daedalus Quartet at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 9. According to a media release, the group has established itself as a leader among the new generation of string ensembles. The New Yorker spoke of the group as “a fresh and vital young participant in what is a golden age of American string quartets.” Since its founding 10 years age, the quartet has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Library of Congress and venues across the nation and world. Others lined up for the July 7, 2011 O-Town Scene 21 Contributed Daedalus Quartet season: • The Laredo-Robinson Duo at 8 p.m., Saturday, July 16. • Pianist Michael Cannon, 4 p.m., Sunday, July 31. • Violinist Chin Kim and pianist David Oei, 4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 7. Tickets to all concerts are $20 each; children in grades K-12 are admitted free. Season subscriptions are $70. Tickets may be ordered online at hbmf.org, by email at hmbf@aol.com, by calling 746-3770, or by sending a check payable to The Honest Brook Music Festival, Inc., and a self-ad- dressed, stamped envelope to P.O. Box 309, Delhi, N.Y. 13735. The Honest Brook Music Festival is located at 1885 Honest Brook Road in Delhi. Music improv highlighted at WKC show The West Kortright Centre will present a From the Edge event, Future By Now, at 8 p.m. Friday, July 8. The event will feature multi- instrumen- talist Andris Balins and drummer Blake Flem- ing. According to a media re- lease, no two Future By Now shows are the same, with the artists presenting a West Kortright-specific session on music-driven improvisation. “They perform music that is perpetually unfolding and evolving, keeping audiences guessing as to what will come next,” the release said. Balins has worked with Sean Lennon and Nels Cline of Wilco, among oth- ers. Fleming has worked with Evan Dando of the Lemon- heads and others. The concert is $10 at the 49 W. Kortright Church Road in East Meredith.

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