McDonald’s iconic Shamrock Shake is officially back at restaurants nationwide for a limited time, but this Shamrock season is extra special! Over the last 50 years, McDonald’s and Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) have partnered to ensure that families can stay together during some of their most difficult times.

To mark the next chapter of the Gift to RMHC® celebration, 25 cents from every Shamrock Shake sold at participating restaurants will support local RMHC families. And, because this moment is all about keeping families together, McDonald’s is reuniting two beloved members of the McDonald’s family for the first time in decades.  

Everyone’s favorite purple bestie, Grimace, recently discovered his family’s original Shamrock Shake recipe, sparking a reunion with his uncle, Uncle O’Grimacey. Uncle O’Grimacey will be touring the country with shakes in hand, championing support for RMHC families.

Here is how fans can support RMHC:

• For every Shamrock Shake purchased from Feb. 10 to Mar. 23, McDonald’s franchisees will donate 25 cents to RMHC with a goal of raising $5 million, which could provide 50,000 overnight stays for families staying at RMHC programs.

• Purchase limited-edition Uncle O’Grimacey merch available for pre-sale beginning on Feb. 4 at goldenarchesunlimited.com, and in the spirit of this campaign, McDonald’s will make an additional donation to RMHC.

• Help support a charity near and dear to Uncle O’Grimacey and Grimace by giving a direct gift to Ronald McDonald House Charities or Round-Up for RMHC at your local McDonald’s.

Since 1974, McDonald’s, its franchisees, and its customers have collectively donated over $1 billion to RMHC — and there’s no intention of slowing down. You can read all the details about this special Shamrock season and Uncle O in the press release here and find hi-res images here. 

Thank you for supporting RMHC families!

Joe Morgan

On Behalf of McDonald’s

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Described by the New York Times as “liquid . . . Dreamlike”, world renowned pianist Katya Grineva returns to Carnegie Hall – Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage for her 22nd season. Drawn to spirituality and mysticism Katya’s poetic style brings new dimension to this holiday concert. Program will include rare pieces by Mozart, Liszt, Schubert, von Bingen, Beethoven, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Satie, Augusta Holmes, Debussy, Byron Duckwall and much more!

Carnegie Hall Katya Grineva, piano

December 27, 2024 at 8:00 pm

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Since 1775, the Army Chaplain Corps has nurtured the soul of the Army Reserve by providing support, motivation, and emotional guidance to Soldiers and their families. Chaplains help families build resilience as they deal with unique challenges while also supporting Army Reserve leaders as they manage difficult decisions that ensure the safety and future of our country.

Army Reserve Chaplains help Soldiers develop a personal spiritual practice – whatever that may look like for them – and provide them with tools for support in times of stress and hardship. A holistically healthy Soldier is better able to use their unique skills and talents to make a real difference in people’s lives.

Some of the ways Chaplains make a difference include:

Providing marriage and family counseling
Serving as a staff chaplain at a medical facility
Becoming an instructor at one of several Officer service schools
Tending to the spiritual needs of every Soldier both at home and while on deployment

Chaplain (CPT) Paul Schlador, Officer in Charge of the 116th Chaplain Detachment in Ft. Lewis, WA to discuss the role of Chaplains in the Army Reserve, the impact they have on Soldiers and their families, and how the Corps has grown over the last 247 years.

Interview is courtesy: U.S. Army Reserve

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Celebrates Screening of “A Passion For Giving”

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Powerhouse philanthropists Jean Shafiroff and Henry Buhl were part of a panel of speakers on hand to celebrate the screening of Robin Melanie Leacock’s documentary “A Passion For Giving” Saturday in Southampton. Jean Shafiroff spoke about the great benefits of giving, her life  and the importance of teaching future generations to become philanthropists. Animal activist and actress Missy Hargraves took the stage to introduce the PBS film in which she is featured along with Henry Buhl, Donna Karan, Count Alexandre de Lesseps, Carolina Herrera, MTV founder John Sykes, and RUN DMC’s Darryl McDaniels with cameos by Dan Ackroyd, Richard Branson, Roger Waters, Fran Liebowitz, and President Bill Clinton. Candace Bushnell, along with “The Grandfather of Venture Capitalism, Alan Patricof, legendary concert promoter Ron Delsener, and G.E. Smith of SNL fame showed up.

Jean made an appearance at a private dinner hosted by Buhl attended by LuAnn de Lesseps, and Pamela O’Connor; then joined other movie-goers that dined at the all new Union Sushi & Steak a modern take on the steakhouses of old; who donated a portion of proceeds to The Southampton Animal Shelter. The sold-out socially-distanced event, touted by Vanity Fair as “honest, heartfelt, and inspirational,” launches a nation-wide tour of the film about philanthropy.

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About Jean Shafiroff 

Jean Shafiroff is renowned for her charitable giving and commitment to philanthropy. She chairs numerous galas and hosts many events benefiting several not-for-profit organizations each year and is the author of Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life by What You Give, a book which serves as a practical guide for both the aspiring and seasoned philanthropist. She serves on the boards of six charitable organizations, including the New York City Mission Society, Southampton Hospital Association, French Heritage Society, Couture Council (Museum of the Fashion Institute of Technology),  Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation Honorary Board,   and Global Strays. She is an Honorary Trustee of the Jewish Board and served on their board for 28 years.  She is also an ambassador for the American Humane Society and  is their national spokesperson for their Feed the Hungry Covid-19 Program.  She serves as  the Ambassador-at-large for the Southampton Animal Shelter. In addition, Jean is a New York Women’s Foundation Board Alumna who remains very active with the Foundation and women’s issues. A volunteer fundraiser, leader, and spokesperson for several charitable causes, Jean Shafiroff’s philanthropic work includes improving the lives of underserved populations, animal rights, women’s rights and well-being, and health care.  Jean has been honored for her philanthropic work countless times.  Some of the groups that have honored her include the Stony Brook Southampton Hospital,  American Heart Association, American Cancer Society , NYC Mission Society, NYC Mission Society , Surgeons of Hope , the Hadassah  and the  Jewish Board.

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Our annual fashion show is set for June 3rd, right here in Sunnyside Gardens!
In our ninth year, our show celebrates the music of Broadway. Each Broadway shows tell a unique story about humanity, in the form of relationships, social and political issues, our young designers are each telling a unique story or their own through the clothing they choose to create and wear.
This year we encouraged our students to embrace their story along with the design process, from beginning to end. What most sewing do not get to do is make their own fabric. The fabric is the first decision in the design process. By making your own fabric or by altering the surface in some way, you have the opportunity to take total control of your ideas.
The students approached this project from a different points of view. Color blocking, layering textures and appliqué are a few of the surface design projects you will see on the runway. What you will notice most is hand printed fabric. More than half of our students chose to hand carve a print block and use that block to custom print their own fabric. One of our students took the plunge and sent her fabric to a professional printer to get her fabric made-to-order. Whatever process each young designer chose, the results are both very personal and amazing!
These creative young professionals are the future of fashion! You don’t want to miss this show!
The lights go on at 2:00 on June 3rd at Queen of Angels Auditorium.
To get tickets go to: BACKTACK to Broadway TICKETS

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HOSTS GALA CELEBRATION AT FRIARS CLUB MARCH 13

Theater District institution the Actors’ Temple celebrates its centennial with an entertainment-packed dinner and show at the Friars Club, 57 East 55th Street, on Monday March 13 at 6pm. The Temple, which has served as a spiritual home, meeting place and performance venue serving generations of show business professionals, luminaries and their friends, honors the beloved actresses Tovah Feldshuh and Jackie Hoffman (both of whom will perform), and Barbara Bova. Featured entertainers are Andrew Beall (composer of “Song of Solomon”), the singers Anna Bergman and Adrienne Haan, comedian Bob Greenberg, and concert violinist Marina Kifferstein.

The event, produced by Carol Ostrow, supports the Actors’ Temple mission to provide a dynamic spiritual home for Jews, and a creative home for Jewish and non-Jewish artists who can use its affordable jewel-box theatre — a unique resource for New York’s wide-ranging theatre community, right in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen. A 100th Year Capital Campaign to preserve the Temple’s historic building at 339 West 47th Street is also being launched. Constructed in 1923 the Actors’ Temple building is a federally designated national landmark.

Congregation Ezrath Israel is led by Rabbi Jill Hausman. Progressive, egalitarian, eclectic, and post-denominational, Actors’ Temple offers Shabbat services on Friday and Saturday; Hebrew School instruction; adult education classes, and is affiliated with the Professional Performing Arts School (PPAS) one of the City’s distinguished select-admission public schools focusing on the arts. Hausman champions fresh approaches to enliven worship, and actively encourages the congregation to see the Temple as a vehicle of self-expression, and deeds of kindness. The shul’s motto is “Cool Shul, Warm People.”

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The remarkable roster of members and congregants includes legends from vaudeville, cabaret, nightclubs, radio and television, Broadway and even professional sports: Sophie Tucker, Red Buttons, Al Jolson, Edward G. Robinson, Jack Benny, Milton Berle, Henny Youngman, Alan King, Joe Franklin, Eddie Cantor and numerous composers, musicians, stagehands, and talent agents, rubbed shoulders with sports figures like Sandy Koufax, Barney Ross, and Jake Pitler. Led for many years by Rabbi Bernard Birstein, who actively recruited (with Cantor Louis Malamud), show business professionals, the Actors’ Temple received foundational early support from mega-star Sophie Tucker, who headlined an annual benefit on Broadway, and Joe E. Lewis a stalwart supporter. Non Jews like Ed Sullivan (whose wife was Jewish), and Frank Sinatra were also friends… all were happy to kibbitz with Academy Award-winner Shelly Winters, the 3 Stooges, and a talkative Harpo Marx, before or after services.

Stained-glass memorials, bronze plaques and an Actors Photo Gallery lining the stairwell walls are just some of the many tributes festooning the Actors’ Temple in honor of its illustrious roll call of members and friends.

The Actors’ Temple celebrates its unique role in American, Jewish and show business history (as well as its tradition of being a place of acceptance, spirituality, creativity) at The Actors’ Temple 100th Anniversary Gala Celebration on Monday, March 13 at 6pm, at the Friars Club, 57 East 55th Street, New York City. Tickets are $350 and are on sale now, by calling (917) 796-3121 or visiting http://www.theactorstemple.org

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Voracious Book Store in Larchmont, New York celebrates Womens Month with great books.
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AIR FRANCE presents

The DJANGO REINHARDT NY FESTIVAL

‘Celebrating its 15th Anniversary’

featuring

Aug. 5-10 at Birdland

SAMSON SCHMITT, LUDOVIC BEIER, PIERRE BLANCHARD

Special Guests: Olli Soikkelii /Guitar from Finland

Peter Beets/Piano from Holland and more…

+US Jazz Guests:

Joel Frahm, Anat Cohen, Jane Monheit, Edmar Castaneda , Chris Washburne

Nov. 4-9 at Birdland

Dorado Schmitt and “3 sons” AMATI, SAMSON, & BRONSON

          AND MORE….. “From France”!

Plus two major cross-country tours…includes Newport Jazz Festival

HOT HOT JAZZ !

“THE BEST JAZZ SHOW IN TOWN”, ………..

Imagine a stage filled with contemporary  Django Reinhardt descendants and you’ll get a sense that the collective talent pool on the bandstand is larger than the Arc deTriomphe!”

The Wall Street Journal

This summer, August 5-10, The Allstars will be headed  by Samson Schmitt, out on his own, a star in his own right .  For years, he grew up on the Birdland stage, playing side by side with his legendary father gypsy king Dorado Schmitt.

Also featured at will be  virtuoso violinist Pierre Blanchard “who captures the true romantic fire of Grappelli” and Ludovic Beier on Accordion and Accordina who “was breathtaking and beautiful”, says Will Friedwald of the Wall Street Journal.  On rhythm guitar this summer is DouDou Cuillerier who also brings the audience to its feet with his scat singing.  Of the Special Guest jazz pianist Peter Beets, Downbeat says “Straight ahead excellence !  Olli Soikkelii is one of the new young guitar greats.  Brian Torff holds it all together on bass.

Each night there is a top US jazz great! Aug. 5:  Joel Frahm, 6 & 7:  Anat Cohen, 8: Jane Monheit, 9: Edmar Castaneda, 10: Chris Washburne.

Dorado Schmitt will be back in November with all ‘3’ sons, Amati, Samson, and Bronson.  Pierre Blanchard and Ludovic Beier return with Francko Mehrstein on Rhythm Guitar and Xavier Nikq on Bass. Guests TBA.

The Festival, started in 2000, finding there was huge interest in Django’s style of HOT JAZZ.  It has gone on to be a highly anticipated event twice a year, now in its 15th year,  accompanied by major tours – see all info below. .  The AllStar bands emerged out of the Festival which is Produced by Pat Philips & Ettore Stratta.

Django’s inspiration was Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington–sheer virtuosity with exuberant showmanship leaving a crowd breathless as it is with The Django Festival AllStars.  Leonardo DiCaprio has become one of their biggest fans as is George Benson, ..every great jazz guitarist was inspired by Django, Keith Richards B.B.King, to name a few.

The Django Festival AllStars carry on the legacy of the brilliant gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt who was part of one of the most famous musical partnerships in European history with virtuoso Jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli, together they formed the Hot Club Quintette of France.

The AllStars, mostly from France,  bring the audience to their feet with lightning-fast guitar fingerwork on standards such as “Minor Swing” and  also put the crowd in a romantic mood with gorgeous melodies, hit songs of the past such as Django’s “Nuages”. The program includes many new original compositions that take the music beyond.

Django’s inspiration was Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington–sheer virtuosity with exuberant showmanship leaving a crowd breathless as it is with The Django Festival Allstars.  Leonardo DiCaprio has become one of the biggest fans as is George Benson, Woody Allen…every great jazz guitarist was inspired by Django, Keith Richards B.B.King, to name a few.

“Expect Buoyant rhythm, blinding technique, solid entertainment” says Nate Chinen of the NY Times.
DJANGO held it all together like a magnet, as does his descendants, The Django Festival AllStars!

Come to Birdland and celebrate.  The Django Reinhardt NY Festival is about ‘joy’!  We can always use a dose of that!

Summer tour:

July 24, 25: Aspen Colorado Jazz Festival

              26: Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix

              29: Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Old Saybrook, Connecticut

              30: Summer Concerts on The Hudson Weehawken, NJ  

August   1: Belleayre Music Belleayre, New York

              2: Regatta Bar, Charles Hotel,   Boston, Massachusetts

               3: NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL’S ’60th Anniversary’, Newport, R.I.

       5 – 10: BIRDLAND, NYC

Fall tour:

October 24: Chicago Symphony Center

                26:  Howard Theatre, Washington DC

                31: Tilles Center for Performing Arts

November 1: Paramount Theatre, Hudson Valley NY

               4-9: BIRDLAND, NYC

          11, 12: Vibrato – LA

         13 – 16: San Francisco Jazz Festival’s new Performing Arts Center-  Minor Auditorium

                17: Kuumbwa Jazz Institute, Santa Cruz-California

The Django Festival is about talent and joy!

Many thanks to the Sponsors:

AIR FRANCE, VERIZON,

RD WRIGHT, INC, JOHN PEARSE STRINGS,

John & Joan D’Addario Foundation

BIRDLAND, 315 w. 44th street ,NYC

212 581 3080   www.birdlandjazz.com

From June 26 through 28, Air France is presenting a unique exhibition at Center 548 (22nd Street & 11th Avenue in Manhattan), which will be open to the public between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
You will be able to experience the new Air France seats, enjoy interactive activities for kids and adults.

AND you could even win Air France tickets to Paris!

Link copy: All about the Air France Exhibition

URL: http://expo.airfrance.com/en/#!/index

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