SPOTLIGHT: Experience the Future of Cabaret—Live at the 8th Annual Adela & Larry Elow American Songbook Competition - https://mailchi.mp/mabelmercer/experience-the-future-of-cabaretlive-at-the-8th-annual-adela-larry-elow-american-songbook-competition (fb)

🎤 You asked and we listened: Get ready for a special livestream event if you’re unable to attend in person. LIVESTREAM | ELEGANCE & LEGACY: CELEBRATING THE MABEL MERCER FOUNDATION 📅 Streaming Live: June 11, 2025 at 6:45PM ET Join us as we honor two extraordinary milestones — the 40th anniversary of the Mabel Mercer Foundation and the 125th year of Mabel Mercer’s enduring legacy. Founded in 1985 by the visionary Donald F. Smith, the Mabel Mercer Foundation has championed the art of cabaret — celebrating its deep emotional resonance, timeless lyrics, and the unmatched artistry of Mabel Mercer herself. Her influence spans generations, inspiring greats like Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, and Tony Bennett. 🌟 This unforgettable evening features a dazzling lineup of performers including: Carole J. Bufford, Natalie Douglas, Bryan Eng, Jeff Harnar, Karen Mason, Madalynn Mathews, MOIPEI, Lee Roy Reams, Steve Ross, Craig Rubano, and KT Sullivan — with Jon Weber on piano and Steve Doyle on bass. 🎙️ Hosted by Artistic Director KT Sullivan and Managing Director Rick Meadows, the evening will weave stories from the Foundation’s rich history and raise a toast to cabaret’s luminous future. ✨ Tune in for a magical night of music, memories, and celebration — wherever you are in the world. LIVESTREAM LINK: https://54below.org/events/livestream-elegance-legacy-celebrating-the-mabel-mercer-foundation/ (fb)