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Joshua Stephen Kartes at The Duplex THREE DATES: Sunday, March 21, 2010 (Happy Hour 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.) Tuesday, March 23, 2010 (9:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.) Tuesday, March 30, 2010 (9:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.) Joshua Stephen Kartes entertains at New York's iconic piano bar and cabaret, The Duplex, in the heart of Greenwich Village. Stop in and hear all your favorite showtunes, pop tunes, classic rock songs, jazz standards, and friendly banter. And all you actors and singers: don't forget your music! You can feel free to take the mic (and the keys, should you rock out like that) for a song or two! Joshua will be playing in the lower level bar all night long, so just stop in when you can and stay as long as you want. Both Tuesday nights, Joshua will take to the piano at 9:00 p.m. and, with the exception of a few short breaks, will continue to play for seven hours. Come one, come all!

Song of the Earth:  Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day Friday, April 23, 2010 Joshua has been invited to contribute to this Earth Day extravaganza currently in the making. Also featured will be Joshua's long-time colleague Malcolm Dalglish. The venue for this concert is the beautiful new Strathmore Arts Center in Bethesda, Maryland. This concert just outside our nation's capital, featuring music that praises our natural habitat, should be a powerful and fitting tribute to our annual celebration of Planet Earth. More details to come as the event develops. Stay tuned.

Huntington Cabaret Performance Workshop Sunday, May 2, 2010 The Huntington Cabaret Performance Workshop, based in Huntington, New York and directed by Linda Ray, presents an evening of music performed by a troupe of very talented rising young stars. These teenagers have been hand-picked to participate in this workshop, and will have the opportunity to perform at The Duplex, a New York legendary cabaret venue in the heart of Greenwich Village. Joshua Stephen Kartes musical directs and accompanies on piano. The performance will also feature the premiere of "We'll Provide the Entertainment", an energetic opening number composed by Joshua for the occasion. Performance begins at 4:00 p.m. Space is limited. Information on admission and seating will be provided soon; stay tuned.

OUT: A Rainbow Icon Celebration TWO PERFORMANCES: Friday, July 9, 2010 Saturday, July 10, 2010 Chicago cabaret talent Melissa Young brings her high-energy stylings to The Dunes Resort in Saugatuck, Michigan for a rainbow-bedecked summer weekend! Joshua Stephen Kartes musical directs and accompanies on piano. Celebrate Stonewall and follow the gay rights timeline, matching icons to significant moments in gay history, ending at the equal marriage fight of today. Judy Garland and Stonewall. Dolly Parton’s "Light of the Clear Blue Morning" in 1977 aligns with Anita Bryant and the S.O.C. Bette Midler’s "Do You Wanna Dance" and "Friends" aligns with a post-Stonewall New York (1971-73) of bathhouses and gay-owned discos. The creation of the Gay Pride Flag in 1979-80 and Diana Ross’ "I’m Coming Out!" Twelve icons in all, including Melissa’s own icon, Madonna. Not to be missed! Stay tuned for more information regarding performance times and location.