Cook, Rivers And More To Appear At Barnes & Noble In Jan '09

Barnes and Noble has announced the January Calendar of Music and Theatre Related Events at their Lincoln Triangle location.

Barnes and Noble Lincoln Triangle is located at 66th St. and Broadway, New York City.
All events are free and open to the public. For large events, B&N gives seating priority to those who purchase the promoted book or CD.

Tuesday, January 6th at 7:30 pm
Barbara Cook
Performance/Discussion/Signing
The Broadway and cabaret legend will discuss her new CD, Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder, and perform some selections. Ms. Cook's music director, Lee Musiker will join her for the performance.

Saturday, January 10th at 6:30 pm
Urban Folk/Jazz Jam
Performance
Join us for this all-evening music festival featuring Tomas Doncker, Richie Goods, Allan Harris, Jana Herzen, Bujo Kevin Jones, Kuku and Charnett Moffett, produced with Pat Harris for Allan Harris Prod. and APAP 2009.

Monday, January 12th at 7:00 pm
Cranked at the New Victory Theater
Performance/Discussion
Actor Kyle Cameron and playwright Michael Northey share excerpts from the award-winning hip-hop theater piece and discuss the rising epidemic of crystal meth use among teens.

Wednesday, January 14th at 6:00 pm
Any Wednesday presents The Marvelous Wonderettes
Performance/Signing
The cast of this hit off-Broadway musical offers highlights from the show that salutes the songs and mores of the 1950s and 60s.

Monday, January 19th at 6:00 pm
Cool Mondays presents Courtney Bryan
Performance/Signing
As part of our evening celebrating African American female keyboardists, we offer this exciting young performer/composer presenting selections from her CD, Quest for Freedom.

Monday, January 19th at 7:30 pm
Hazel Scott
Discussion/Film Clips/Signing
Continuing our evening saluting African American female keyboardists, author Karen Chilton offers insight into this great musician and political activist.

Wednesday, January 21st at 6:00 pm
Any Wednesday presents Tony DeSare
Performance/Signing
The charming and handsome award-winning singer/pianist celebrates the release of his third CD, Radio Show, by returning to us with another exciting performance.

Friday, January 23rd at 5:00 pm
The Glorious Ones
Performance/Signing
A special performance of this off-Broadway hit musical features composer Stephen Flaherty, lyricist Lynn Ahrens, musical director David Holcenberg, and original cast members Marc Kudisch, Erin Davie, Jeremy Webb and David PatRick Kelly.

Monday, January 26th at 7:30 pm
Joseph Polisi
Performance/Discussion
The author discusses his new book American Muse: The Life and Times of William Schuman. The event will include Julliard students performing some of the composer's work.

Wednesday, January 28th at 6:00 pm
Any Wednesday presents Norm Lewis
Performance/Signing
The handsome Broadway star (Little Mermaid) celebrates the release of his first solo CD, This Is The Life!, with an eclectic mix of show tunes and standards.

Thursday, January 29th at 7:30 PM
Joan Rivers
Discussion/Signing
Our favorite show biz force of nature discusses her new book Men are Stupid . . . And They Like Big Boobs - which is filled with personal anecdotes about life under the knife.

Friday, January 30th at 6:00 PM
Duncan Sheik
Performance/Signing
Grammy and Tony Award winning composer Duncan Sheik offers highlights from his newest CD, Whisper House. Special musical guest: Holly Brook.