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For over 45 years, the Emelin Theatre has been bringing exciting and diverse p e r f o r m i n g a r t s t o W e s t c h e s t e r . Promoting a cultural life that entertains, educates, and invigorates, the Emelin presents numerous world class events including rock, bluegrass, folk, jazz, classical, comedy, dance, and family theatre; plus a broad range of independent film. Well-known for our high-quality and affordable programs, the Emelin is one of the few performing arts venues in our region offering a broad mix of entertainment appealing to all ages and tastes, attracting audiences from Westchester County and beyond.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROGRAM GUIDE...... 05 CLASSICAL...... 16 ROCK...... 06-07 DANCE...... 17 FOLK/ROOTS...... 08 FAMILY SERIES...... 18-19 JAZZ...... 09 FILM CLUB...... 20 COMEDY...... 10-11 GALA/FAMILY EVENTS...... 21 BLUEGRASS...... 12 SPONSORS/PARTNERS...... 22 BROADWAY...... 13 MEMBERSHIP/BOARD...... 23 MADE IN WESTCHESTER...14-15 CONTRIBUTORS...... 25-28

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NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND’S JOHN McEUEN & THE STRING WIZARDS PRESENT WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN SAT, NOV 17, 2018 @ 8PM | $45/$38/$30 Remember the classics “Mr. Bojangles,” “Will the Circle Be Unbroken,” “Buy For Me the Rain,” and “Dance Little Jean?” Join GRAMMY award-winner John McEuen as he leads his fellow band members, virtuosos all, through a multi-media journey chronicling the music and memories of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s incredible career and the landmark platinum album Will the Circle Be Unbroken.

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6 rock POCO FRI, OCT 12, 2018 @ 8PM | $78/$68/$55 This country rock pioneer band that counts Richie Furay, and Jim Messina among its founding members, found platinum success with such classics as “Heart Of The Night.” Four decades later Rusty Young, who wrote and sang the massive hits “Crazy Love” and “Call It Love,” still leads this incredible band. Singer/songwriter and New Rochelle resident Artie Tobia to open with a solo acoustic set. JOSH RITTER FRI, NOV 2, 2018 @ 8PM | $49/$42 Ranked one of “The 10 Most Exciting Artists Now” (Entertainment Weekly), the singer, songwriter, musician and author, is known for his distinctive Americana style and narrative lyrics. Josh Ritter will perform a special solo acoustic show, highlighting brand new material, as well as songs from his extensive, critically-acclaimed catalog. LEZ ZEPPELIN SAT, JAN 12, 2019 @ 8PM | $45/$38/$30 January 12, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Zeppelin I, the album that started it all. Join us for a very special tribute as we celebrate this milestone with the authentic female counterpart to one of the greatest rock groups of all time. THE SIXTIES SHOW TM SAT, APR 13, 2019 @ 8PM | $45/$38/30 The Greatest 1960’S Musical Recreation Show on Earth Featuring Former Members of Bob Dylan’s Bands, Dave Davies’ band (The Kinks), James Brown’s Bands and NBC TV’s Saturday Night Live Band. Let some of the most talented musicians from the 60’s and beyond, take you on a high energy musical trip filled with the songs, stories, archival audio and newsreel footage from that uniquely inspirational, entertaining, and historically significant time. PAULA COLE FRI, MAY 10, 2019 @ 8PM | $60/$52/$48 Paula Cole is an “extraordinary songwriter with a gorgeous voice” (Rolling Stone), who infuses wit and poetry in all she creates, like the hauntingly plaintive “Where Have All The Cowboys Gone.” Seeing the GRAMMY award-winner perform live, is to experience a voice that’s big, rich and gorgeous, a mind that is intelligent, and a heart that transforms suffering into beauty. FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFO 914.698.0098 | EMELIN.ORG

7 folk/roots LEO KOTTKE SAT, OCT 6, 2018 @ 8PM | $58/$48/$38 This two-time GRAMMY award nominee is arguably one of the most important and influential acoustic steel-string fingerstyle guitarists. Highly innovative, he is known for his compelling original compositions as well as his arrangements of cover songs. As FolkWorks says, “There is simply no finer folk guitarist on the planet.” LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III, SUZZY ROCHE & LUCY WAINWRIGHT-ROCHE: “ALL IN A FAMILY” SAT, DEC 1, 2018 @ 8PM | $58/$48/$38 Enjoy an evening filled with wit, thoughtful song and plenty of familial harmony with GRAMMY award-winning American Folk singer Loudon Wainwright III, and acclaimed singer-songwriters Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright-Roche. THE KLEZMATICS THU, DEC 6, 2018 @ 7:30PM | $48/$40/$32 Experience the GRAMMY award-winning “Jewish roots band” that has led a popular revival of this ages-old art form. Traditional at its core and infused with contemporary sensibilities, the music is pure joy. “We were dancing in the aisles because, for a few minutes, we were all in love with each other, life in general, and music. That’s what the Klezmatics do.” — PopMatters. LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO THU, FEB 7, 2019 @ 7:30PM $68/$63/$58 Singing the traditional music Isicathamiya (Is-cot-a-ME-Ya), originated in the mines of South Africa, the five-time GRAMMY award-winning group returns to the Emelin with a message of peace, love and harmony.

LEO KOTTKE

8 jazz NELLIE McKAY SAT, OCT 27, 2018 @ 8PM | $45/$35 The gifted jazz pianist, hopeless romantic, absurdist social commentator, and inspired singer-songwriter returns! See the “funny and touching, ceaselessly clever and scarily talented,” (The New Yorker) Nellie McKay, of Broadway, film, television, radio and books, perform live at the Emelin. AN EVENING WITH GEORGE WINSTON FRI, NOV 9, 2018 @ 8PM | $49/$40 The incomparable pianist, performer and recording artist returns to the Emelin to perform an eclectic program in his signature flowing, impressionistic style. ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY SINGS FILM CLASSICS FROM THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FRI, NOV 16, 2018 @ 8PM | $65/$55/$45 The Tony nominee and a leading champion of the Great American Songbook, sings songs from the golden age of film, written by such greats as Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Rodgers & Hart, and more. JOHN PIZZARELLI A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF NAT KING COLE SAT, APR 27, 2019 @ 7PM & 9:30PM | $59/$49 World-renowned guitarist and singer and one of the prime contemporary interpreters of the Great American Songbook, John Pizzarelli returns to the Emelin with his Trio to perform a very special tribute to the artist who inspired him most. OLETA ADAMS SAT, MAY 18, 2019 @ 8PM | $68/$58/$48 The consummate artist, composer, musician and four-time GRAMMY nominee draws deeply from her roots in gospel, while crossing effortlessly into the realms of soul, R&B, urban, and popular music. OLETA ADAMS

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9 comedy LOUIE ANDERSON FRI, DEC 14, 2018 @ 8PM | $45/$35 Named “One of 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of All Time” by Comedy Central, Anderson was awarded a 2016 Emmy for his role in the hit FX comedy series “Baskets,” and is a best-selling author. Over thirty years, he has become one of America’s most recognized and adored comics, continuing to tour and perform to standing-room-only crowds across the country.

10 comedy LADIES OF LAUGHTER FUNNY & FABULOUS COMEDY TOUR FRI, OCT 26, 2018 @ 8PM | $39/$30 Boasting past participants like Amy Schumer, LOL brings an amazing line up this season including Jane Condon from neighboring Greenwich, Regina DeCicco, named “Lower Hudson Valley’s Funniest Person,” Chris Rich who has worked with such premiere comics as Jerry Seinfeld, and the 2018 LOL Newcomer Winner, Olga Namer. JOE MATARESE: THE POSTER’S WRONG SAT, NOV 10, 2018 @ 8PM | $30/$20 Joe Matarese has performed his unique, very funny brand of stand up on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “Chelsea Lately,” “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” and “America’s Got Talent.” He’s had his own special on “Comedy Central Presents,” and will perform his new special “The Poster’s Wrong.”

IVY LEAGUE OF COMEDY PRESENTS COMEDIANS FROM “THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT” FRI, MAR 29, 2019 @ 8PM | $39/$30 In addition to making multiple appearances on late night TV, each of these three amazing comedians are cutting it up just about everywhere. Paul Mecurio is an Emmy & Peabody Award winner for “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and has had his own critically-acclaimed one-man Broadway show. Nick Griffin, with his smart, sarcastic and hilarious style, is a stand-out on the NYC comedy club scene. The national headliner, best-selling author and award-winning director Bonnie McFarlane has been rated the ‘Number one funniest female you should know’ by The Huffington Post. Each of these talented comedians will take a turn at the mic on the Emelin stage, for one incredibly hilarious evening.

LIBERTY COMEDY PRESENTS LAUGHING OUT LOUD FRI, JUN 7, 2019 @ 8PM | $30/$20 Join us for a very funny Emelin tradition!It’s our seventh annual night of comedy featuring some of the best comedians to come from the Westchester area. Check emelin.org for performer updates.

BONNIE McFARLANE

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11 bluegrass DANNY PAISLEY & THE SOUTHERN GRASS FRI, OCT 19, 2018 @ 8PM | $49/$42 Led by 2016 IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year, this powerhouse band kicks off the Bluegrass season at the Emelin with emphatic vocals and hard-driving traditional style, playing everything from ballads to breakdowns, with characteristic intensity. DAVID PARMLEY & CARDINAL TRADITION FRI, DEC 7, 2018 @ 8PM | $42/$35 Traditional but not predictable, this talented band breathes new life into old favorites in a way that gets the whole house moving. Parmley’s warm and soulful voice, which has distinguished him as one of the finest lead singers in bluegrass, leads this veteran ensemble of top-shelf musicians. FRANK SOLIVAN & DIRTY KITCHEN FRI, FEB 15, 2019 @ 8PM | $52/$45 This award-winning virtuoso band is the complete package with astounding instrumentals, searing, sky-high vocals and a towering stage presence. Solivan brings a bluesy edge to a repertoire of modern bluegrass along with re-imagined traditional favorites. SISTER SADIE FRI, MAR 15, 2019 @ 8PM | $49/$42 The superb all-star, groundbreaking all-female band boasts some of bluegrass music’s most notable performers. “This is high-octane, modern traditional bluegrass featuring five women who can flat out pick and sing.” – Bluegrass Today MONROE CROSSING FRI, APR 12, 2019 @ 8PM | $42/$35 Monroe Crossing returns with its eclectic repertoire – from Bill Monroe to Motown to Prince – outstanding vocals and instrumentals. This band is pure fun!

FRANK SOLIVAN & DIRTY KITCHEN

12 broadway CHRISTOPHER JACKSON SAT, DEC 15, 2018 @ 8PM | $85/$75/$65 ‘George Washington’ is in the house! Originating the role in the Broadway musical phenomenon, Hamilton, Christopher Jackson is a Tony Award nominated actor as well as a GRAMMY and Emmy Award winning songwriter/composer. He has starred in Memphis and The Lion King on Broadway, numerous shows Off-Broadway, as well as film and television. LEADING LADIES OF BROADWAY SAT, JAN 26, 2019 @ 8PM | $65/$55 Join us as four of Broadway’s finest female vocalists –Rona Figueroa (Les Miserables; Miss Saigon), Sara Jean Ford (The Phantom of the Opera; How to Succeed), Tony Award nominee and Drama Desk Award winner Anika Larsen (Beautiful; RENT) and Kissy Simmons (The Lion King) – pay homage to the most memorable ‘leading ladies’ of Broadway and their music. This event has been created exclusively for the Emelin Theatre and is hosted by New York Casting Director Stephen DeAngelis, with Musical Director/Accompanist Eugene Gwozdz.

LISA HOWARD FRI, MAR 8, 2019 @ 8PM | $55/$45 The Broadway star of Escape to Margaritaville, It Shoulda Been You, and 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is a “delightful powerhouse,” NY ( Times) with incredible range. See for yourself why the Drama Desk winner has been known to “lead the pack, and steal the show,” because “when Lisa Howard sings a song, it gets sung.” -Variety

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CELEBRATING WESTCHESTER ARTISTS KAYA NICOLE & SAMBA SOUL THU, NOV 1, 2018 @ 7:30PM | $20/$15 A gifted vocalist, songwriter and classical guitarist with a robust mezzosoprano range and rhythmic vocal style, Kaya Nicole is often compared to Esperanza Spalding (with a dash of funk), Gal Costa or Carmen Miranda. Come hear the New Rochelle native and her band Samba Soul perform Bossa Nova and Samba classics from the 60’s and 70’s, as well as original Neo-soul, Jazz, Blues and Samba Funk compositions.

14 THE EMELIN IS PROUD TO INTRODUCE made in westchester HOLIDAY JAM & FOOD DRIVE WITH EMILY ANGELL AND FRIENDS THU, NOV 29, 2018 @ 7:30PM | $20/$15 Singer-songwriter Emily Angell can be seen all over Westchester and Connecticut singing, strumming and wailing on the harmonica. This holiday season, Emily and a few of her talented friends will join us for our first ever community jam and food drive to play rock, folk, blues, and holiday sing-along favorites. We invite everybody to bring canned food and clothing that will be donated to a local food bank for those in need. CELEBRATING WESTCHESTER ARTISTS THE WESTCHESTER CHORDSMEN THU, JAN 31, 2019 @ 7:30PM | $25/$20 Since 1953, The Westchester Chordsmen have made it their mission to spread the joy and fun of singing around to the community, the country and the world. With a musical repertoire that extends beyond its barbershop-style roots, the 60 member group performs everything from Broadway show-tunes, doo-wop, traditional, gospel and contemporary songs arranged in four-part a cappella harmony. Program to be announced. NEW ORLEANS PIANO NIGHT THU, FEB 28, 2019 @ 7:30PM | $20/$15 It’s Piano Night at the Emelin as Westchester musicians Kristina Koller, Todd Nocera, Dinah Vero and more, celebrate Mardi Gras and the spirit of New Orleans. Join us for an evening of blues, jazz, and maybe a wee bit of funk. AN EVENING WITH JOSHUA HARMON THU, MAR 21, 2019 @ 7:30PM | $20/$15 Westchester native Joshua Harmon is a critically acclaimed playwright whose “penchant for biting commentary suffuses his fiercely funny yet poignant plays.” (The Boston Globe) Harmon has fast made his mark with Bad Jews (2012); Significant Other (2015); Skintight (2018); and Admissions (2018), which won the 2018 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play and the 2018 Drama Desk Award for Best Play. Please join us for a dramatic reading of a selection of Harmon’s work, along with an interesting discussion with the playwright and Emelin Executive Director, Elliot Fox.

JOSHUA HARMON

15 classical PARKER QUARTET SUN, NOV 4, 2018 @ 4PM $40/$35/$25 Claude Debussy: String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10 Leos Janáček: Quartet No. 1, “Kreutzer Sonata” Ludwig Van Beethoven: Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 74, “Harp” Experience “something extraordinary.” (NY Times) The GRAMMY Award-winning Parker Quartet is one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation, with inspiring performances, luminous sound, and exceptional musicianship. AMERICAN BRASS QUINTET SUN, MAR 10, 2019 @ 4PM | $40/$35/$25 Hailed by Newsweek as “the high priests of brass,” the American Brass Quintet is internationally celebrated for its peerless leadership in the brass world. The Quintet’s play has been lauded as “positively breathtaking” (NY Times), and “superbly balanced” (LA Times). NATHAN LEE SUN, APR 7, 2019 @ 4PM | $40/$35/$25 Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita No. 4 in D Major, BWV 828 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Adagio for piano in B minor, K. 540 Nikolai Kapustin: Variations for piano, Op. 41 Frédéric Chopin: Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58 Alfred Grünfeld: Soiree de Vienne, Op. 56 (from Concert Johann Strauss’ Fledermaus) At fifteen, pianist Nathan Lee won First Prize in the 2016 Young Concert Artists International Auditions. Now 17, the piano virtuoso will give his New York Concerto Debut at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in 2019 -- but first -- he will play the Emelin. ALEXANDER STRING QUARTET FRI, MAY 3, 2019 @ 8PM | $40/$35/$25 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quartet, K. 428 Krzysztof Eugeniusz Penderecki: String Quartet No. 3 Antonín Dvořák: String Quartet, Op. 96 “American” The “unusually fine group - musically, technically, in just about any way one wants to view it,” (NY Times) has played its “dream-come-true performances,” (Boston Globe) to critical acclaim across five continents. megan williams AMERICAN BRASS QUINTET

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SAT, APR 6, 2019 @ 8PM | $30/$20 SAT, MAY 4, 2019 @ 8PM | $30/$20 The extraordinary “eclectic performance series” (The New Yorker) returns for its sixth season of spectacular dance at the Emelin. Join us for two evenings of multiple performances showcasing the diversity of today’s dance landscape, followed by a Q&A with artists about what inspires their work.

The first evening in April features acclaimed dancer/choreographer Caleb Teicher, B e s s i e Juried Artist Abigail Zbikowsi, and critically-acclaimed Bharatanatyam soloist Malini Srinivasan. The May 4th event features the highly eloquent contemporary ballet of Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance, the abstract, often comedic dance of Larry Keigwin & Nicole Wolcott, as well as Mamaroneck dancer, choreographer and teacher Megan Williams in Megan Williams Dance Projects.

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17 MY PERFECT PET SUN, OCT 14, 2018 @ 11AM & 1:30PM Cailin wants a puppy for big birthday, number 10 - but is she responsible and mature enough to take care of a puppy? Find out in this brand new heart-warming musical. Ages 4-8 Music and Lyrics by Jeff Eisenberg, book by Bruce J. Robinson, directed by Rachel Black Spaulding. THE REAL WICKED WITCHES OF HALLOWEEN HILLS SUN, OCT 28, 2018 @ 11AM & 1:30PM The funny, lively family musical returns this season filled with loveable witches and goblins and Halloween fun. Written by Westchester’s own Broadway favorites John Treacy Egan & Robert Hager. Ages 5-10

MERMAID THEATRE OF NOVA SCOTIA RAINBOW FISH SUN, DEC 9, 2018 @ 11AM & 1:30PM This original stage adaptation of Marcus Pfister’s colorful story, incorporating innovative puppetry, striking visual effects in black light, and original music, will enchant even the youngest child. Ages 2+ THE PAPER BAG PLAYERS STAND UP AND CHEER, WE’RE 60 THIS YEAR! WED, DEC 26, 2018 @ 11AM & 1:30PM An Emelin holiday tradition! Join us for this special anniversary event filled with music and dance, larger-than-life characters, singalongs and stories. Ages 3-8

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18 family series PETE THE CAT SAT, JAN 19, 2019 @ 11AM & 1:30PM A musical adventure about friendship, based on the “Pete the Cat” series of books by James Dean and Kimberly Dean. Get your tickets before the cool cat sells out...again! A Theatreworks USA Production. Ages 4+

DR. SEUSS’ THE CAT IN THE HAT SAT, FEB 9, 2019 @ 11AM & 1:30PM That funny, mischievous cat is back, in this fun-filled musical based on the Dr. Seuss classic. A Two Beans Production under Theatreworks USA. Ages 5+

MERMAID THEATRE OF NOVA SCOTIA THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR AND OTHER ERIC CARLE FAVORITES SAT, MAR 16, 2019 @ 11AM & 1:30PM Three beloved stories by Eric Carle, the award-winning children’s book illustrator and author, are retold on stage through the magic of black lighting and fanciful puppetry. Ages 3+ ROSIE REVERE, ENGINEER SAT, APR 27, 2019 @ 11AM & 1:30PM A new musical brings Andrea Beaty’s beloved characters Rosie Revere, Engineer, Iggy Peck, Architect and Ada Twist, Scientist, together to save the day when a class trip takes an unexpected turn. A TheatreWorks USA production. Ages 5-9 MADELINE AND THE BAD HAT AN ARTSPOWER PRODUCTION SUN, MAY 5, 2019 @ 11AM & 1:30PM This colorful musical captures the blithe yet touching spirit of Ludwig Bemelmans’ much loved “Madeline” series. This amusing tale of enemies-become-friends is told with gentle humor, and has a beautiful musical score. An Artspower Production. Ages 4+ WINNER 2018

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The Emelin Film Club reconvenes this September with six of the best new critically-acclaimed independent films from around the world. This past year, members were the first to see such acclaimed films as the multiple Academy award winner Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, the Golden Globe darling, Mudbound, which was also nominated for four Oscars, and Faces Places, awarded Best Documentary at the Cannes Film Festival. Films span a wide range of genres and subject matters and are specially selected by club programmer David Schwartz, Chief Curator at the Museum of the Moving Image.

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20 2018 annual gala *Titles previously screened at Film Club 2017-18 2017 GALA PERFORMER KELLI O’HARA THU, NOV 8 @ 6:30PM BEACH POINT CLUB MAMARONECK, NY

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SAT, DEC 8, 2018 @ 4PM & 7PM | $10/$5 Rock, Pop, R&B musician, arranger, interpreter, and Mamaroneck Avenue School music teacher, Steph Chinn, pulls together a roster of multi-generational voices to perform a unique mix of his favorite music, from holiday standards to Coldplay, in fresh, new arrangements.

SUN, DEC 16, 2018 @ 2PM & 5PM | $25/$20 SAT, DEC 22, 2018 @ 3PM & 7PM | $25/$20 Please join us for the world premiere of a special family adaptation of the seasonal ballet favorite, by renowned choreographer Carole Alexis. Featuring Westchester professional dance company Ballet des Amériques, Alexis’ hour-long Nutcracker Dream is inspired by the work of Marius Petipa and Rudolf Nureyev. BEER, WINE AND SNACKS AVAILABLE AT ALL PERFORMANCES FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFO 914.698.0098 | EMELIN.ORG

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The Emelin Theatre’s programs are made possible by ArtsWestchester with support from Westchester County Government. The Emelin Theatre would like to thank the following for helping to make the 2018-19 season possible: The Village of Mamaroneck, the Town of Mamaroneck and the Village of Larchmont Film Club is sponsored By Houlihan Lawrence Family Series is sponsored by Miller’s Toys Exclusive media sponsor for Rock and Folk/Roots events is WFUV School Programs are supported in part by the Jandon Foundation Sponsor of select events is AJ Benet, Inc.

PHOTO CREDITS Front Cover: Ladysmith Black Mambazo (provided); Inside Cover: Gaspard&Dancers © Amy Kerwin; Leo Kottke © Anne Hamersky; Oleta Adams © Oleta Adams; John McEuen © John McEuen; Poco (provided); Kissy Simmons © Will Adams; Louie Anderson (provided); Bonnie McFarlane © Bonnie McFarlane; Frank Solivan © Frank Solivan; American Brass Quintet © Matt Dine; Kaya Nicole & Samba Soul © John Bogen; Josh Harmon © Emilio Madrid-Kuser; Malini Srinivasan © Ganesh Ramachandran; Megan Williams © Megan Williams; Caleb Teicher © Laurent Liotardo; Kelli O’Hara © Nate Johnson; Lez Zeppelin © Bill Burke aka Poorpaddy.

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Kerry and Ronald Moelis* Jacqueline and Nicolas Didier Edith and Richard Roth Celina Kersh and Kathryn Dropkin Lynda and Robert Safron Vincent Monte-Sano Nancy Seligson and Carol and Michael Scheffler Cara and Church Moore John Feingold Sylvia Scheuer Margaret Nathan Meg and Louis Fienberg Janet Segal The Peckham Family Foundation Linnet Tse and John Forsyth Elese and Jeff Silverman Sheri and Charles Perry Margot E. Freedman Mary and Ted Sobel Stephanie and Steve Piccone Cindy and Ben Golub Candy Straight Nataly and Toby Ritter Gail and Bob Gordon Robin and Clifford Topol Bonnie and Michael Rodney Candy and Leon Gould Tammy and William Urmey Wendy and Neil Sandler Jocelyn and Jim Gross Maureen Veitch Holli Rafkin-Sax and Ben Sax James Hoch Carleen and Robert Walker Diana and Mark Schwatka Suzanne and Wesley Huang Frann and Richard Warren Hannah and Walter Shmerler^ Phyllis and Rick Kaskel Franne and Bill Weinberg Amy and Robert Sommer Cecilia Absher and David Katz* Nora Lucas and Tony Weiner Amy and Robert Stavis Ellen Zimmerman and Philippa and Philip Wharton Robert Katz Jane and Jim Stern Alice Tenney and Stoll & Stoll Architects Ann and Paul Katzenstein Budd Wiesenberg Hedi Lieberman and Leona Kern Marie Wolf Victor Teicher Philip La Russa Susan and Marc Wollin Paul Taylor Dance Company Carol Miller and Richard Levy Judith and Ernest Wong Town of Mamaroneck Jane Herzog and Jack Lusk Susie Yamaguchi Jean and Rupert Walters Carol Chevlowe and Liza Zaneri Steven Margolis Beth and Fred Weiler *In memory of Seth Kaplan Richard and Lisa Witten Joan and Joel Mark x Karen and Alex Mauskop Charitable Fund $250-$499: Pamela Middleton and *In honor of Seth Kaplan Patricia Rowan Dominique and ^In memory of Eugene Grant The Hon. Sondra Miller Mark Dominick Alvarez x In memory of Joe Aresty Susan and David Miller Laura Cunningham-Barrett and Kevin Barrett Abby and Howard Milstein $500-$999: Paul Barton Lori Ann Cerullo and Pat and Jim Allen Mark Neagle Janet and Stephen Bear Anonymous Amanda and Todd Norman Carla and Rick Berry Barbara and Robert Barber Janet and Ryan O’Connell Deborah Bloch Alan J. Benet Kathryn and Alan Parter Patricia and John Bottomley Katherine and Kenneth Bialo Paula Ann and Robert Peck Andrea and John Brandt Kathleen and Andrew Brenner Gail Schargel and Jacqueline R. Bruskin The Briar Foundation William Powell Suzanne and David Calkins Catherine Brod The Raffiani Family Foundation Elaine and David Chapnick Felice Shapiro and Bill Cress Meg and Steven Roberts Sheila and Irwin Cohen The Stephen and Nola Barbara Rosenblum Amy Chosky Deutsch Charitable Trust Lorilyn Ross and Joseph Cohn

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Nancy and Lee Corbin Mitchell G. Stern Dolores and Thomas DeCelestino Linda and Sean D’Arcy Todd Strasser Mieke and Derrick Dikkers Linda Pallini Laura Torrisi Arielle and Sean Diskin and Arnold Fleischer Linda and Leonard Verrastro Cory & Bob Donnalley Margaret Flint Priscilla and James Warner Charitable Foundation Lori Fox Laura Weil Karen and Jerold Dorfman Elinor and Arthur Fredston Barbara Whitman Joann and Selig Eisenberg Joseph Germano Carol Willner Susan and Arthur Eisman Jamie and Gary Gordon Lisa Young Carol and Ian Feldman Terry Grant Jill and Peter Feuerstein Valerie and Charles Green $100-$249 Donald J. Fleishaker Ruth and Norman Hinerfeld 536M Corporation Susan Flink Emily and John Irving Maureen Abrahamsen Tim Flink Oliver Jakob Mark Abrams Jennifer Keefe and Bret Ganis Judy and Tim Kahler Susan and Steven Abramson Lorraine Martire and Marilyn and Daniel Katz Elizabeth Ackerman Catherine Gervino Marlene and Gerald Kolbert Maria and Charles Angarola Nancy and Richard Goodman Rabbi Emily Faust Korzenik Theodore Ansbacher Michele Lewis and Jan Gould Alison and Daniel Kranzley Jane Aoyama-Martin Catherine Haggarty Jeannette and Lloyd Landa Karen and Edward Applebome Amy and Thomas Halket Mary G. Larkin Marilyn Bakalor Amy Heller Christine and Steve Lefler Midge and Skip Baum Cindy and Randy Heller Eileen and Peter Lehrer Mary Ann and George Becker Mrs. Joy Henshel Wilma and Walter Leinhardt Elinor and Robert Berlin Susan Band Horwitz Alice and Christophe Letondot Susan Bernstein Mary and Anthony Ilardi Amy and David Levere Jennifer Geer Janie and Robert Julius and Guillermo Bilbao Jillian and Richard Martin Peggy and Andy Kahn Lori and Bob Brandon Crozer Martin Jeanne Keegan Geraldine and Barry Brause Alice and Alan Model Margaret Kellaher Douglas Carey Lauren Nauser Lisa and Peter Kinsman Nathalie Clark Janet Odgis Susan and Peter Kopple Sharon and Irving Picard Ellen Brooks and Marshall Cohen Jane and Howard Kramer Connie and Steven Reddicliffe Susan and Chaim Cohen Sue and Jon Kucera Lynn and Michael Reichgott Miriam and Saul Cohen Robert La Bella Liz Sabin Ellen Biblowitz Miriam and Michael Leo Maria Schmidt and and Richard Cohn Deborah Lewis Carl Romano Ellen Blumstein Lois and Gary Lewis Caroline Schneider and Jim Colburn Naomi and Daniel Lowenthal Joan Silver Caryn and Charles Coran Verna Lubroth Melissa Gitelman and Margaret and Peter Corbett Linda Lyon Steven Silverman Mitzi Cylkowski Mary and Robert Magnus Sandy and Steve Soule Richard Dalin Barbara and J. Robert Mann, Jr. FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFO 914.698.0098 | EMELIN.ORG

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Eileen Mason Susan K. Spencer Broadway.com Lynn A. McCluskey Ruth and William Spiro Sally and Paul Cantwell Peter McKillop Mary and John Spollen Canyon Ranch Bruce A. Mekul Allison Stabile CBS Corporation Sabrina Miller Allison and Kevin Stahl New York City Center Robert Moser Jacqueline Bellsey and Leon Starr CNBC Linda and J.E. Murdock, III Marie and Melvin Stein Edrington Lila Ogman Candace and Joe Steiner Mark Ettenger Valerie O’Keeffe Marian Presberg and Fiore Pilates Melissa Gitelman and Colleen O’Malley David Stolman Steven Silverman Pamela Parisi Vivian and Mark Swartz The Hermitage Club Marshall Taylor Piccolo Mulino Restaurant/ House of Flowers and Victor Zhinin Michelle Teitsch Frank Soriano Rita and Michael Plansky Janet C. Thompson Le Provençal Bistro Sandy and Mort Porwick Yvonne Tropp Jean Lee and F. Harlan Batrus Phyllis Mendelsohn and Diane Tukman Steve and Kate McCurdy and Peter Price Debbie and Richard Ward The NY Islanders Charles S. Raizen Foundation, Inc. Marie and David Wardell Metropolitan Opera Abbe and Steven Rand Kathy Dornbush and Miller’s Monique and Charles Reilly, Jr. Bill Wasserman Moët & Chandon Jill K. Robertson Gill and Richard Watt Barbara Nichuals/Bayside Margaret Herzog and Sally Weinraub Travel Group Brian Rohman Rosalind and Henry Weinstein NY Giants Joan and Seth Rosen Teri Weinstock Paul Taylor American Helen and Eric Rosenberg Barbara Werber* Modern Dance Norman Rosenblum Connie Werbin Peridot Fine Jewelers Ed Rossi/B.T.E. Holding Co. Lauren and Jeffrey Wertheim Quaker Ridge Golf Club Fran and Eric Rosenfeld Geralyn and Michael Rubenstein Lynn Roberts Elaine and Charles Satuloff and Mark Wolfson Rye Golf Club and Mike Rapisarda, RGC Golf Pro Rebecca and David Sayles Claire and Allan Wolkoff Joan Sansone and Joan’s Carol and Matthew Scharff Elizabeth Woods Antique and Estate Jewelry Debbie and Andrew Schiff *In memory of Fred C. Werber Gail Schargal and Bill Powell Rachel Schmerin Carol Scheffler Helen Schwartzman IN KIND Elese and Jeffrey Silverman Diane and Charles Seller In addition to financial Standing Room Only Karin and Jeffrey Sherman support, we also appreciate Wine at Five the In-Kind contributions Susanna Shore Winetasters of Larchmont received from the following Doris-Patt and Ted Smith YogaSpark people and organizations. Monisha and Joy and Steve Zelin Soma Somasekhar Addison Street Spa Lottie and Joel Sommer American Ballet Theatre

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28 PROTECTING THE WILDEST JUNGLES ON THE PLANET.

MAIN STREET. PRESCHOOL. THE PLAYGROUND. The environment isn’t just some far off place. It’s the lawn beneath our feet, the food on our plate, and the air we breathe. And it’s why the Natural Resources Defense Council is working to protect the most important places on Earth. Whether it’s the rainforest, the arctic, or your living room. To learn more, go to NRDC.org. And help protect the jungle creatures in your backyard.

Because the environment is everywhere.