Entertainers to Be Honored at Actors' Temple Annual Gala YOU AIN'T HEARD NOTHING YET

Producer Carol Ostrow and the Actors' Temple Board of Directors are celebrating their 101st year honoring the historic entertainers who have passed through their doors, with their annual gala YOU AIN'T HEARD NOTHIN' YET. Entertainers past and present will commemorate this mecca of modern Jewish culture, including Tony Babino, George Bettinger, Sir Frank London and Friends and special guest Star of the Yiddish Theatre, Joanne Borts. The gala takes place on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 6:30 pm in the Barbra Streisand and Milton Berle rooms of another hub of entertainment greats, the Friar's Club (57 East 55 Street, NYC). Tickets vary in prices and are available at www.theactorstemple.org/events.

Be serenaded by the the wonderful actor/singer/impressionist Tony Babino doing the life and times of Al Jolson, who during his lifetime was the most famous Jewish entertainer in the world. The marvelous and gifted comedian/impressionist George Bettinger will bring all the fabulous comedians who founded the Actors' Temple so many years ago back to life. The extraordinary Sir Frank London and Friends will be performing as well. David Gross is the music director.

The Actor's Temple will be honoring their very own Aimee and Daniel Miller as well as Corey Johnson, Speaker of the New York City Council, who will be receiving the Community Service Award.

"Our historic Actors' Temple is proudly celebrating its 101st year. Much has been done to modernize our beautiful building with tender, loving care," beems Carol Ostrow, President of the Temple. "In honoring the memory of Al Jolson, the "most famous entertainer of the 20th Century", we pay homage to all the unforgettable comedians and actors who were his friends--loyal members of the Temple, who attended services, raised money and did all they could to keep the Spirit of the Temple alive with their friends and families. They were also loyal and active Friars. We are so excited to also honor our V.P. Dan Miller and his wife Aimee as well as Corey Johnson, the new Speaker of the City Council. If you are a fan of Jolie's you must join us......all are welcome. You ain't heard nothin' yet!"

Tickets are $350-$1000, including open bar, hors d'oeuvres, complete buffet dinner, dessert, wine and fabulous entertainment, are now available online at www.theactorstemple.org/events or by calling 917-359-1249.

Running Time: 2 hours

Website: www.theactorstemple.org

TONY BABINO (Performer) Recognized as one of today's premier vocalists, Tony B is carrying on the traditions of the legendary entertainers with a style & charm that is uniquely his own. Blessed with a voice of distinction that captures the excitement of Darin, the power of Bennett, and the swinging sensibility of Sinatra, Tony is a first class singer/songwriter who always presents a high-energy show featuring past classics to modern day gems. A native New Yorker, Tony started singing at a very young age after being captivated by Bobby Darin's recording of Mack the Knife. Among his musical idols are Darin, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Paul McCartney, & Al Jolson. (Although he is not known as an impressionist, Tony has received worldwide critical acclaim for his uncanny vocal impression of the great Al Jolson) Tony's original song "50 YEARS" is currently the # 1 requested song (WHLI Radio, Long Island, N.Y.), And he is currently featured singing on the soundtrack of the new hit video game BIOSHOCK INFINITE.

George Bettinger's (Comedian) first friend in show business was legendary talk show host Joe Franklin. George made many appearances on The Joe Franklin Show (which ran consecutively on Television from 1953-1993) Franklin loved George's impersonations of legendary show business personalities. Bettinger contributed comedy bits and made occasional cameo's on the The Uncle Floyd Show (which ran on Television from 1974-mid 90's) George created a series called "Movie Magic" which was on Manhattan Cable TV from 1981-1987. He then went full time into radio and TV commercials, appearing in countless local and network spots for M&M's, electronics, restaurants and more. As a producer George Bettinger created many educational and training films for major companies such as Pfizer, Hoffman LaRoche and Maimonides Medical Center. He created a CD called "George Bettinger's Mom & Pop Variety Shop" on Original Cast records in 1998. This was the spring board for his long running international radio program "The Mom &Pop Shop" which can be heardMonday, Wednesday and Friday on Tune In Radio's "It's Right Here In Miramar." Broadcast from City Hall in Miramar FL, George's radio show has been covered by NBC and ABC Network News as a unique hybrid of the charm of the past meeting present day. George Bettinger's list of amazing guests on radio range from Lily Tomlin and Sonny Rollins to Suzi Quatro and Robert Klein. In 2016 George Bettinger was inducted into the prestigious Friars Club in New York City.

Corey Johnson (Honoree - City Councilman) Council Member Corey Johnson represents District 3 in the New York City Council, where he is Chair of the Committee on Health and a member of the Council's LGBT Caucus. Since being elected to office in 2013 with 86% of the vote, Corey has earned a reputation as a tenacious advocate for his constituents and a prolific legislator at City Hall. He has passed more legislation than nearly any other Council Member, focusing on safeguarding tenant rights, enhancing public health, safeguarding the welfare of animals, and more. Whether it's by addressing discrimination against transgender New Yorkers or by confronting substandard healthcare delivery at Rikers Island, these laws have made a real difference in people's lives. Corey is relentless in bringing resources to his constituents and forging consensus on tough issues to achieve long-sought community goals. In Chelsea, he compelled the City to transform a vacant lot into a new public park. In the Village, he successfully negotiated a landmark land-use agreement that provided $114 million to save Hudson River Park's Pier 40, while creating nearly 500 units of affordable housing. Corey has shown that through perseverance and smart leadership, government and communities can work closely together to achieve true public value."

SIR Frank London (Perfomer) Ex-Sir Frank London is a Grammy-award winning trumpeter-composer and founder of The Klezmatics. He composed the Yiddish-opera-in-a-Cuban-nightclub Hatuey Memory of Fire (with Elise Thoron), the multi-art spectacle Salomé, Woman of Valor (with Adeena Karasick), the folk-opera A Night In The Old Marketplace (with Alex Aron and Glen Berger), Green Violin (with Elise Thoron & Rebecca Taichman, Barrymore Prize for Best New Musical), Davenen for Pilobolus Dance Theater, and 1001 Voices: Symphony for a New America (with Judith Sloan & Warren Lehrer), and music for Tony Kushner's A Dybbuk, and John Sayles' The Brother >From Another Planet. He has worked with John Zorn, Karen O, Itzhak Perlman, Pink Floyd, LL Cool J, Mel Tormé, Lester Bowie, LaMonte Young, They Might Be Giants, David Byrne and Robert Wilson, Jane Siberry, Ben Folds 5; is featured on over 400 CDs; and has been featured on HBO's Sex And The City.

THE ACTORS' TEMPLE, founded in 1917 and located in a landmark building in the heart of the theater district since 1923, has had a historic commitment to serving Jewish theater artists and maintaining a relationship with the surrounding NYC arts community. Sophie Tucker, Red Buttons, Jack Benny, the Marx Brothers, The Ritz Brothers, and The Three Stooges were among the scores of well-known entertainers who frequented its halls. The Actors' Temple holds regular Friday evening, Saturday morning, and all major Jewish holiday services. Rabbi Jill Hausman creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere inclusive of all who wish to find a spiritual home and a sense of community. Find out more at www.theactorstemple.org. Listings Information:Who: Carol Ostrow AND THE ACTORS' TEMPLE BOARD OF DIRECTORSWhat: YOU AIN'T HEARD NOTHIN' YETWhere: The Friar's Club (57 East 55th Street, NYC)When: Monday, March 19, 2018 at 8:30 pmHow: www.theactorstemple.org/events

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