The celebrated concert pianist, David Hollander, will present a program consisting of a demonstration concert, a musical show-and-tell rich with funny anecdotes and inspiring revelations, all leading up to an exciting and insightful performance. David Hollander's popular approach has generated new audiences and contributors to the world of classical music. His performances have turned Pop and R&B lovers into classical music lovers. He has been referred to as the "Charlie Chaplin of classical music", the "funniest concert-pianist in America " and a man who plays the piano "like a daredevil." David Hollander was born to two symphony musicians in Cleveland in 1946. It is ironic that the evening of his birth his father was across the street playing Beethoven's Eroica Symphony with the Cleveland orchestra under the direction of the legendary George Szell. He has performed throughout the world from Carnegie Hall in New York to the Far East . His book, Concert Goers Survival Guide has been popular with neophyte concert goers.
JANUARY 13
Governor M. Jodi Rell in July of 2004 appointed Leonard C. Boyle Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety. His career has taken him from a local police beat to the top ranks of the U.S. Attorney's office in Connecticut . Boyle, a highly respected federal prosecutor for nearly two decades and a former East Hartford police officer, served as the assistant U.S. Attorney for Connecticut and as a Special Attorney to the Attorney General of the United States prior to this appointment. He graduated from the University of Hartford in 1980 and earned a law degree from the University Of Connecticut School of Law in 1983.
FUTURE MEETINGS
January 6 David Hollander Pianist
January 13 Leonard Boyle Commission Department Public Safety
January 20 Kevin Sullivan Lt Governor
January 27 To Be Announced
DONUT HOSTS
The donut hosts for January 6 will be Mike Belaga, Henry Dart, David Rosenau and Pete Wolgast. January 13 the hosts will be Jorgen Jensen, Larry Kastriner, Tom Porro and Frank Purcell.
MEETING FACILITIES
Setting up the chairs January 6 will be Ernest Arnow, Bert Grossman, David Rosenau and Don Roth. January 13 our chairs will be setup by Tony Falotico, Ken Fulton, Dave Kidney and Warren Rossell.
MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE
Let's hope it doesn't snow heavily on Thursdays but be sure to check our web site at http://www.ysmenwestportweston.org/index.html for the latest news about any possible cancellation. Announcements will also be made on the following radio stations: WSTC/WNLK and WICC. You can also watch Channel 12 for the cancellation notice. Remember our web site is the best source for the latest information.
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION (OPEN UNTIL JAN 28TH)
Mike Keen has provided the following report on the Y's Men's photographic exhibit. This was voted a great success, both by the professional judges - Daryl Hawke, Kathleen O'Rourke and Dave Pressler - and by the crowd attending the opening on Dec 10 th .
Winners were: Buck Bulkley (1 st ), Burton Stuttman (2 nd ), and Howard Maynard (3 rd ). Runners-up: Bernie Perry, Buddy Rubin, Andy Wolfson, Ted Diamond.and Buck Bulkley. Thanks to President McGrath and the Board for their support, to Susan Pfister for providing the opening reception and wall space at the Senior Center, and to Camera Club members Bernie Perry, Larry Untermeyer, Carl Rhodes, Buddy Rubin, Bill Reynolds, Lenny Messman, Stan Groner and others who worked so hard.
Our next Meeting will be at the Senior Center Tuesday Jan 11 th at 10:00 to hear judge Dave Pressler's comments on some of the exhibits.
TRIPS AND TRAVEL
January 16 – Enjoy the burlesque musical Sugar Babies , at the Bridgeport Downtown Cabaret Theatre for the 5:30 matinee performance. The price is $30 per person and we are sold out but will accept stand-bys. Contact Norm Mason , 227-6233.
April 1/4 – Tour Washington D.C. at Cherry Blossom Time. This 4-day tour will feature new venues such as the World War II Memorial, the National Air & Space Museum and the Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian. The cost is $548, per person, double occupancy, and a deposit of $100 is required to hold your reservation. We still have space available but it is going fast. Contact Elliott Netherton, 454-0489.
June 27/July 5 – Enjoy the Blue Danube River Cruise , a 9-day escorted tour by Collette Vacations, featuring Prague , Vienna and Budapest . The cost is $2,859 per person, double occupancy, including transportation from Westport . A $250 deposit is required to hold your reservation. Brochures are available. We are sold out but will accept stand-byes. Contact Elliott Netherton, 454-0489.
HOOT OWLS
The Hoot Owls will sing January 13 in Fairfield at the Jewish Home for the Elderly at 2 p.m.
MEETING SCHEDULE
January 6 David Hollander
January 13 Leonard Boyle
January 20 Kevin Sullivan
January 27 To Be Announced
TRIPS
January 16 Sugar Babies
Apr1/4 Washington D.C.
June 27/July5 Blue Danube River
