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www.AVENUEmagazine.com Good News speaks to Randi Schatz, President of AVENUE.

Founded in 1976, AVENUE is a must-read among the city’s most discerning, stylish and savvy audiences. As Manhattan’s oldest society magazine, and one of the first in the United States, the publication has exclusive access to Manhattan’s elite in a way that is distinct from other magazines. By celebrating the blend of affluence and influence, AVENUE offers a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective on the people and lifestyles in the wealthiest zip codes in the wealthiest
country in the world.

AVENUE salutes the world we live in: a meritocracy where the point of entry is open to anyone who has met with success. We relish New York’s fabulous style and glamour, and we are in awe of the accomplishments and intelligence of the city’s most inspiring residents. This passion is reflected with elegance in AVENUE’s pages every month. Now in its fourth decade, the magazine continues to prosper, and the result is an upbeat, positive friend’s take on a society we love to cover.

Andrew Lauren On His July Cover And The Women of the Equestrian World And Design Masters Ed Bulgin – Edmund Hollander – Amy Lau – Nick Martin – Preston T. Phillips – Gary Seff – John Tortorella – Zach & Cody Vichinsky

August 24, 2014
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Resorts World Michelle Stoddart speaks to Good News at the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival on April 4 and 5th, 2012 at Flushing Meadow where Resorts World are sponsors. Good News also shares their Presentation of Jazz Pioneer Louis Armstrong in Motion Resorts World Casino celebration for Louis Armstrong’s 111th birthday with an art exhibit and a rendition of legend’s songs in the Fifth Avenue Casino
Resorts World Casino New York City is celebrating the life of Louis Armstrong, a jazz pioneer. To commemorate Armstrong’s birthday, August 4, Resorts World Casino will unveil an art exhibit at 10 am, on August 3, in its Fifth Avenue Casino Atrium.
Synonymous with jazz, Armstrong’s influence on the musical genre is far reaching. His inventiveness, spontaneity and technique set Armstrong apart making him an artist ahead of his time.
“Though Armstrong was born in New Orleans, it was Queens, he chose to call home,” said Michael Speller, Resorts World Casino president. “Louis Armstrong’s contribution to jazz and the American landscape is unparallel. We are thrilled to host this tribute to Louis Armstrong.”
Comprised of iconic photos, the exhibit showcases Louis Armstrong at his historic home in Corona, with other legendary entertainers and in his travels around the world with his wife and his constant companion, his trumpet.
Time: 10am
Date: Friday, August 3rd
Place: Resorts World Casino Fifth Avenue Level.
110-00 Rockaway Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11420
Resorts World Casino New York City (Resorts World Casino) is the first entertainment destination of its kind in the five boroughs of New York City. Resorts World Casino is operated by the Genting Group, a global company, founded in 1965, and operating Destination Resorts in Asia, Europe, North America and on all four oceans through the 50% ownership of Norwegian Cruise Line and Star Cruises brands. The Genting Group employs nearly 45,000 employees.

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After performing earlier this season in New York, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs, Court Graves is excited to bring “My Perfect Night” back for his debut at the Metropolitan Room. The show includes reimagined versions of standards by Sammy Cahn and others of the Great American Songbook, while Suzanne Vega, Duffy, and other contemporary writers add to the mix. Court is in the process of recording a CD of this show, to be produced by well-known Los Angeles composer/arranger Bill Brendle.
Court Graves’ original idea was to record an album of standards, but he wanted to put a different spin on them. He decided to pursue a Brazilian influence, and thus sought out Bill Brendle. He brought many of his favorite songs to Bill, and they chose the ones that would lend themselves to the many Brazilian rhythms that they both knew so well. Bill Brendle incorporated many different windows into the music of Brazil: from Bahia parade rhythms in “This Could Be the Start of Something,” to Rio Carnivale and Frevo on “Too Close for Comfort,” to Brazilian tango on “Caramel,” to classic samba on “Night Song.”

Every song chosen connects with Court on some level — lyrically and musically. They are connected with some part of his personality or experience, and some were originally recorded by two of his favorite singers, Dinah Washington and Sammy Davis, Jr., whose unique vocal arrangements influenced Court and Bill’s decision to include them in this show.
Accompanying Court on June 30 the accompanists will be Alva Nelson, pianist; Sebastiao Apolinario, percussionist; Chris Sullivan, bass; Doug Harris, sax and flute; and Vita Wallace, violin and accordion.

Court was very fortunate to attend Marilyn Maye’s workshop and also an individual session. It was a reunion for Court and Marilyn as they are both from Kansas and Marilyn was a family friend there.

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