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Entertaining for Summer Blowout Weekends the 4th : America's Birthday!
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WPCNR's THE REAL DEAL. By The Wedding Jeannie, Jeannie Uyanik of Cap and Gown Weddings. July 3, 2008: July fourth falling on a Friday more often than not guarantees the holiday festivities will begin on a Thursday, and continue well through the weekend. So those guests who usually only drop by for the day of barbeque could be staying a while longer. It seemed only appropriate that we assist you in whipping up a few extra, sure to wow (except maybe the Jello) dishes, that can be easily doubled or tripled to feed the masses while still looking unique.

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Jeannie Uyanik
Wedding Planner to the World
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Rent, Relentless, Relevant As Ever. Natl Tour Show Stunning in Stamford
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WPCNR View from the Balcony. Minute Review by John F. Bailey. June 26, 2008: Rent, the Pulitzer Prize Tony-touting operetta of the streetpeople that focused national attention on AIDS and the homeless in the mid-nineties written by White Plains High School graduate Jonathan Larson played at the Stamford Palace Theater this week. The operetta still makes you walk out feeling like you want to do good!
This Rent is powerful, exuberant, uplifting, gripping and downright everything theater is supposed to be. It is the work of a lifetime in the very short life of White Plains High Hall of Fame writer, Jonathan Larson, who wrote the book, the music and the lyrics. You got to see this book, lyrics and music performed. Recalling Jesus Christ Superstar in pace, message and listenability, the work is amazing.
Being that today is HIV Testing day -- Rent's appearance this week was very timely -- for it is the musical that cries out to your compassion.
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What's the Best Diner Hangout in White Plains?
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WPCNR MR. AND MRS. AND MS. WHITE PLAINS VOICE. June 22, 2008: As food prices and restaurant prices start to rise, and when it's late at night and you're ready to go out, what's a hungry teenager gonna do? You go to a diner? Preferably an economical one. So what's the best diner for that late night snack? Tell us your favorite diner in the poll on the right!

The Corner Nook Is Gone -- But White Plains Diners Serve On Where the hamburghers sizzle on an open grill night and day -- what's your favorite?
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Sonny Katz $1,000 Scholarships Awarded to WPHS -PCHS Scholar-Artists
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WPCNR STAGE DOOR. June 21, 2008: Deborah Villalba, aspiring lyrico-spinto soprano and 2008 Honor Student at White Plains High School and Michelle Altmann dancer, 2008 graduate of Port Chester High School each received the second annual $1,000 Sonny Katz Scholarships today at a brunch ceremony at The North End Restaurant in White Plains.

Last year’s Sonny Katz Scholarship honorees, Kirsten Smayda (far left) and Helen Hess (far right) of White Plains presented the awards to Ms. Deborah Villalba of WPHS 2008 , second from left, and Ms. Michelle Altmann, of Port Chester High School 2008 (second from right). "The First Lady of White Plains Theatre," Susan Katz, center, presides.
Note: For Information on how you may nominate a White Plains High School or Port Chester "Scholar-Artist" for the 2009 "Sonnys" -- telephone Westco Productions at 914-761-7462
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The Real Deal: Should You Insure Your Public Event?
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WPCNR'S THE REAL DEAL By The Wedding Jeannie, Jeannie Uyanik, of Cap and Gown Weddings. June 21, 2008: To insure or not to insure, a common question in this day of $100,000 plus events. But even at $20,000 dollars, families and couples are spending more and more of their relative income on large affairs and with that comes the fear of losing it if the unexpected happens. Common concerns include weather related disasters, illness of an important family member or cancellation of the event for any reason.

The Wedding Jeannie
Jeannie Uyanik
Wedding Planner to the World
WPCNR Columnista
The primary question is whether or not to insure yourself against any of these things from happening. Depending on the range of insurance that you choose to buy, costs can range from $200-$1200, but the average tends to be between $400-500. A popular company from which to purchase wedding specific insurance is www.wedsafe.com.
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The Real Deal: Entertaining Your Party Guests in New York
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WPCNR'S THE REAL DEAL By The Wedding Jeannie, Jeannie Uyanik of Cap and Gown Weddings, New York, June 14, 2008: When inviting friends and family to share in a special celebration or occasion, should it involve travel on the guests’ part, even in the age of priceline.com and thousands of miles and points, there are a few rules that every host should follow. This column explores how to arrange travel to an event for out of town guests, and provides two suggested itineraries of things to do between when they arrive and "the event!"
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WP and PC High Seniors Named for Sonny Katz Scholarships
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WPCNR SCHOOL DAYS. From Westco Productions. June 10, 2008: Seniors from White Plains High School and Port Chester High School have been selected as this year’s recipients of “Sonny Katz Scholarship Fund” awards from Westco Productions, the White Plains-based non-profit professional theater company. The awards will be presented on Saturday, June 21, at 11:30 am, during the organization’s Awards Brunch at The North End restaurant, 577 North Broadway in White Plains.

Deborah Villalba , White Plains High School 2008

Michelle Altmann, Port Chester High School, 2008
The recipients, Deborah Villalba of White Plains and Michelle Altmann of Port Chester, both plan to pursue college-level studies in the performing arts. Each will receive $1,000 to use in order to further their studies. The award recipients were chosen through an application process which included talent auditions judged by performing arts professionals.
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WPCNR ON THE AISLE. Capsule Review by Renee Cohen. June 2, 2008:
Do you like the song “Send in the Clowns”?
If so, you’ll love the Armonk Players’ dazzling presentation of the Stephen Sondheim musical “A Little Night Music” at the North Castle Public Library. Remaining performance are at 7:30 pm Thursday June 5, and at 8 pm on Friday and Saturday, June 6 and 7, 2008. “Send in the Clowns” is one of the musical highlights of this tale of the romantic lives of several couples.
The period (Sweden, 1908) costumes and scenery are creative and colorful, and among the cast members are the multitalented Lynne Barasch, Beth Brandon, Christine Colangelo, Christine DiTota, Judith Pennyfeather, Davina Porter, Larry Reina, and Anthony Valbiro. George Puello, a 30-year veteran of the Westchester Broadway Theatre, is the director and co-choreographer of “A Little Night Music,” which won the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award and the Tony Award for Best Musical in the early ‘70s. George Croom is the music director.
For more information, check out www.armonkplayers.org and www.northcastlelibrary.org (for directions), or call 914 273-2165.
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The Real Deal: Rehearsal Dinners, Part 2
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WPCNR'S THE REAL DEAL By The Wedding Jeannie, Jeannie Uyanik of Cap and Gown Weddings with Elizabeth West. June 1, 2008: Last week we gave you the rules of thumb for a successful rehearsal dinner. This week, contributor Elizabeth West is going to offer some creative ideas and real world examples that readers can easily implement into their own rehearsal dinner design concepts. Here's Liz...

The Wedding Jeannie
Jeannie Uyanik
Wedding Planner to the World
WPCNR Columnista
Many brides are faced with the challenge of designing a creative and fun wedding without turning it into a sweet sixteen or an over-the-top Bat Mitzvah. With all the coordinating napkins, invitations, bubbles, and favors available, the wedding can quickly go from chic to something that looks like it came out of a Hello Kitty™ store. And while I can appreciate a clever and whimsical idea, I usually tell brides that the best place for those ideas is at the rehearsal dinner. Since everyone is usually a bit nervous with anticipation of the big day, it’s the perfect time to create an event that’s fun, relaxed, and personal.
Note: Note: "The Real Deal" is written for WPCNR by Jeannie Uyanik, Wedding Planner to the World, known in wedding circles as The Wedding Jeannie. If you have a question on any kind of event you're planning, ask The Wedding Jeannie, write her at weddinggenie@candgweddings.com
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A Little Night Music from The Armonk Players Opens Friday
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WPCNR STAGE DOOR. From Pia Haas. May 27, 2008: The sun sits low on Midsummer’s Eve and Fredrik Egerman waits for his young wife to warm up to him. Then his former mistress proposes a weekend in the country—and hearts and eyes, spouses and lovers, wander to a series of matchlessly witty waltzes. Featuring his most famous song, "Send in the Clowns," Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning score elevates musical theater to new heights of sophistication and proves that love can make glorious fools of us all. Literate and stylish, A Little Night Music is also disarmingly warm, funny, charming and very human. Its well-constructed book is one of the best ever written, featuring a strong ensemble cast of vivid, memorable characters that span all age groups. It opens this weekend in Armonk Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday and plays the weekend of June 6,7 and 8
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The Real Deal: Rehearsal Dinners Do Not Have to Be Second Weddings
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WPCNR'S The Real Deal -- Weddings by The Wedding Jeannie, Jeannie Uyanik, Cap and Gown Weddings. May 24 , 2008: Often in this column, we refer to the “olden” days of weddings – when things were relatively easier, the guest list was shorter and the costs much lower. Rehearsal dinner planning is the quintessential example of how things have changed from then to now.

The Weddding Jeannie
Jeannie Uyanik
Wedding Planner to the World
In the good old days, when few guests could or did travel for weddings, the rehearsal dinner was not only a time for everyone to gather after practicing the run through for the wedding the following day, it was also a way to reward the guests who were participating in the bridal party for their dedication to the wedding and to thank those who had traveled from so far away. Generally, the rule of thumb for who to invite was clear; bridal party, immediate family and out of town guests.
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Susie The K Gets Her Calloway. 2008 Calloways Honor Youth Talent Visionaries
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WPCNR STAGE DOOR. By John F. Bailey. May 20, 2008: White Plains Susan Katz, the indomitable impresario and a pioneer of children’s theatre in Westchester County was honored with a 2008 Cab Calloway Lifetime Achievement Monday evening at the annual Cab Calloway Awards Extravaganza at Westchester Broadway Theatre.

White Plains Susan Katz was honored with her late father, Seymour “Sonny” Katz, entertainer, raconteur and humanitarian, Monday evening, receiving the crystal Calloways with Alan Bramson founder of the Bramson School of Music, John B. Coppolla New Rochelle Community Theatre Founder, the late Sir Mort Clark Professor of Speech & Theatre at Westchester Community College, Phil Gaberman, music teacher and musical director; Barry Liebman, founder of Yorktown Stage; Joan Morenstein, music teacher, Port Chester Middle School, and Jo Robbins, dance instructor at Westchester Community College.
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Mayor Announces First Performance of White Plains West Side Story Project Tuesda
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WPCNR STAGE DOOR. From The Mayor's Office. May 18, 2008: On May 20th, 2008, White Plains teens will take the stage in an original theatrical performance as the culminating event of the White Plains West Side Story Project. The City of White Plains was selected as the first of five cities nationwide to replicate the Seattle West Side Story Project. The West Side Story Project has used the universal and timeless themes of the original play and its inspiration, Romeo and Juliet, to explore difficult issues creatively through the arts.
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Via Quadronno Comes to White Plains
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WPCNR MAIN STREET JOURNAL. From Cappelli Enterprises (Edited) May 15, 2008: Via Quadronno, one of the most distinctive dining destinations in New York City offering a unique Italian café fare, today opened its newest restaurant at Renaissance Square in the heart of downtown White Plains. The Bar Building sidewalk cafe/coffee bar/eatery adds White Plains to its exclusive other locations in Miami, Tokyo and Hong Kong.



“Via Quadronno brings a sophisticated, exciting café environment to White Plains and Westchester,” said Louis R. Cappelli, President of Cappelli Enterprises, (shown in December at opening of The Ritz-Carlton), the developer of Renaissance Square and owner of 199 Main Street. “Via Q occupies one of the most prominent locations in Downtown White Plains and establishes a dramatic presence at the gateway to Renaissance Square. We are very pleased to have brought this new culinary experience to the city.”
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The Real Deal: Mothers & Daughters & Weddings
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WPCNR'S The Real Deal By The Wedding Jeannie, Jeannie Uyanik of Cap and Gown Weddings. The Mother's Day Column May 10, 2008:
I have an almost two-year old son. He does not sleep, never stops moving, and more often than not, unlike my friends with little girls, needs to be constantly entertained. I am told though that while the first few years with a boy are harder, I will be laughing through the teenage years and wedding planning while those with girls struggle. While I am far from knowledgeable about children and teenagers, I can impart wisdom about mothers and daughters during the wedding planning process; from what I see and have learned personally, it might just rival moments with a teenager and for many of the same reasons.

Jeannie Uyanik, Planner to the World
The Wedding Jeannie
Much like turning 13, planning a wedding is a milestone in a woman’s life. She needs the support and love of her mother, but has her own ideas about what to do and how. While the everyday guidance of a mother to a bride is not as essential as it might be for a teenager, the approval and tacit support is, even in just the assurance that disapproval is not soon coming. Hopefully this column will serve to provide a backbone of a few do’s and don’ts because at the end of the day, a mother/daughter relationship is more important than any venue, florist, caterer or schedule.
Note: "The Real Deal" is written for WPCNR by Jeannie Uyanik, Planner to the World, known in wedding circles as The Wedding Jeannie. If you have a question on any kind of event you're planning, ask The Wedding Jeannie, write her at weddinggenie@candgweddings.com
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