Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have seen the show twice- and I am telling you guys that this is definitely one of the best, if not the best, Carole King tribute acts in the business!
Tapestry- The Carole King Song Book
Friday, February 14th, 2025 (8pm)
The Casino @ Dania Beach
301 E Dania Beach Blvd
Dania Beach, Florida
Tickets: casinodaniabeach.com ($30-$67.50)
From casinodaniabeach.com:
The Tapestry show recreates the sound and vibe of a 1970’s Carole King concert experience following her legendary album, Tapestry. You will be transported back to the iconic time of her multiple Grammy winning album of 1971. The concert will also bring to life many hits from the Broadway musical smash, “Beautiful”.
The show also features many songs that Carole King and her husband, Gerry Goffin, wrote in the 60’s. They proved to be one of the most successful song writing teams in pop music history, composing more than 400 songs recorded by 1,000 artists. These artists include: The Drifters, The Beatles, Hermans Hermits, Donnie Osmond, Aretha Franklin, The Shirelles and the list goes on.
Impeccable attention to detail is taken in recreating a respectful and accurate full musical presentation with full band, completely live. Suzanne’s performance takes you on a journey back to those great recordings with stories about the music, history of Carole King’s incredible career and a fun sing-a-long, interactive performance.
* Tupperware Brands is preparing to file for bankruptcy.
Just trying to keep you guys in the loop.
From finance.yahoo.com:
Tupperware Brands is preparing to file for bankruptcy
Eliza Ronalds-Hannon and Reshmi Basu
Mon, September 16, 2024 at 3:58 PM EDT 2 min read
(Bloomberg) — Tupperware Brands is preparing to file for bankruptcy as soon as this week, according to people with knowledge of the plans, following a years-long effort to revive the business amid waning demand.
The home-goods brand, which has for much of a century defined food storage, is planning to enter court protection after it breached the terms of its debt and enlisted legal and financial advisers, said the people, who requested anonymity to discuss confidential information.
The company’s shares fell by more than 50% as of 3:53 p.m. in New York on the news.
The bankruptcy preparations follow protracted negotiations between Tupperware and its lenders over how to manage more than $700 million in debt. The lenders agreed this year to give it some breathing room on the violated loan terms, but the company continued to deteriorate.
The plans aren’t final and could change. A representative for Tupperware declined to comment.
Tupperware has for years warned of doubt in its ability to stay in business. In June it made plans to shutter its only US factory and lay off almost 150 employees. Last year, it replaced Chief Executive Officer Miguel Fernandez and several board members as part of an effort to turn the business around, appointing Laurie Ann Goldman as the new CEO.
Tupperware in 1946 introduced its plastic products to the public after founder Earl Tupper invented their flexible airtight seal. The brand exploded into American homes largely by way of sales parties hosted by suburban women.
The company has continued throughout its almost 80 years in operation to rely largely on direct sales by an army of amateur vendors, counting in regulatory filings more than 300,000 independent salespeople as of 2022.
Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are huge Tony Danza fans!
We are really looking forward to seeing this show!
Tony Danza: Standards & Stories
Saturday, January 25th, 2025 (6pm & 8:30pm)
The Studio At Mizner Park
201 W Plaza Real, Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Box Office: 610) 659-8583
Tickets: thestudioatmiznerpark.com ticketmaster.com ($85-$125)
From tonydanza.com:
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Tony is perhaps best known for his starring roles on some of television’s most cherished and long-running series, including Taxi (1978–1983) and Who’s the Boss (1984–1992), Tony Danza has been one of America’s most iconic and beloved performers for over forty years.
Tony most recently starred in the Netflix original series, The Good Cop, along with Josh Groban. The series was written by the creator of Monk, and is now streaming world wide on Netflix.
An established song and dance man, Tony and his four-piece band regularly entertain audiences around the country with their hit live show, Tony Danza:Standards & Stories. The New York Times raves “Tony’s a live wire who tap-dances, plays the ukulele, tells stories and radiates irresistible charm” He exudes the kind of charisma that can’t be taught!”. Combining timeless music with wit, charm, storytelling, and a dash of soft shoe and ukulele performances, Tony performs a selection of his favorite standards from the Great American Songbook while interweaving stories about his life and personal connection to the music. For information on where you can next see the show, please go to the show page: Tony Danza: Standards & Stories.
Amongst his many film credits are Angels In Outfield, She’s Out of Control, Hollywood Knights, Don Jon, Crash, and A Brooklyn State of Mind.
On Broadway, Tony most recently received rave reviews for his performance in the critically acclaimed Broadway musical comedy, Honeymoon In Vegas, with the New York Times calling his performance “sly genius,” and a “career high”. With music and lyrics by Tony Award winner, Jason Robert Brown (Parade, The Last Five Years), the musical is written by Andrew Bergman (Fletch, The Freshman, Blazing Saddles, Soap Dish, The In Laws) and based on the hit Castle Rock / New Line comedy of the same title. Both the show and Tony’s performance received amazing reviews, including a love letter from The New York Times, which compared his performance to his idol, Frank Sinatra.
Tony’s previous stage credits include Wrong Turn at Lungfish (1993), for which he earned an Outer Critic’s Circle Award nomination, critically acclaimed The Iceman Cometh, Arthur Miller’s Tony Award–winning play A View from the Bridge, and I Remember You.
Among Tony’s previous television credits is There’s Johnny (2017), which is currently streaming on Hulu, CBS’ dramatic series Family Law (2000–2002), his Emmy-nominated performance on David E. Kelley’s award-winning series The Practice (1998), and ABC’s The Tony Danza Show, a talk show that was broadcast live in New York from 2004–2006. He also starred in and executive-produced the ABC comedy series Hudson Street, NBC’s The Tony Danza Show, hosted Saturday Night Live on multiple occasions, and hosted numerous award shows, including the 2001 Miss America Pageant and the 2003 People’s Choice Awards…
Got a real good donut joint for you guys to check-out, Island Donuts in St. Augustine.
Simple tale to tell, yesterday Jeff Eats had some “business” to take care of in St. Augustine and my local “business” associates treated me to breakfast at Island Donuts. Order/pickup at counter, handful of inside tables and outdoor covered patio tables, reasonably priced large selection of donuts/ small handful of breakfast sandwiches (bagel/ English muffin/ croissant/ donut). bagels, coffee (small-medium-large) menu, open 7 days a week 6am-1pm.
Straight-up, let me tell you- if your’e looking for fancy schmancy designer coffees, cream cheese schmears and decor, wrong joint for you! Now, if on the other-hand you’re looking for off the chart delicious donuts, breakfast sandwiches and bagels you’re gonna love Island Donuts (and like me, seriously considering becoming a cop)!
You guys can check menu/prices/info at islanddonut.com.
This contest started on 9/14/24.This contest has a winner.
* Win A $10 Jet’s Pizza Gift Card.
Jeff Eats got a $10 Jet’s Pizza Gift Card to give to one of you guys…
The game- the first 10 “reader-comments” received – will be entered in a “blind hat pick”! You can submit as many comments as you’d like but- Please, only 1- reader comment – per day…play fair!
The $10 Gift Card is good at any Jet’s Pizza location (jetspizza.com for locations, menus, prices, info).
* Teenage Dreams And Magic Moments Starring Chris Ruggiero.
Trust Jeff Eats on this one, you guys gotta go see PBS-TV singing sensation Chris Ruggiero…
Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are huge fans!
See you guys there…
Teenage Dreams And Magic Moments Starring Chris Ruggiero
Friday, January 10th, 2025 (8pm)
Kings Point Golf And Country Delray Beach
7000 Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33446
Tickets: kingspointdelray.com (Residents: $19, Non-Residents: $25)
Box Office- (561) 499-3335
From chrisruggierosings.com:
Chris Ruggiero takes his audiences on a journey through the golden age of rock and roll, breathing new life into the timeless music of the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Chris has been described as an “old soul” at only 24 years old, whose approach to his concert appearances is more in line with that of a bygone era than it is the artists of his generation. Chris says, “I try to make every move and sing every song with a touch of class that reminds the audience of a time when entertainers put their heart and soul into their songs and delivering an exceptional concert was paramount.”
Chris first came to national attention when he performed in concert on one of PBS-TV’s coast-to-coast broadcast specials, which still airs to this day. Since then, Chris has been traveling around the country delivering his unique brand of vintage rock and roll and sharing his passion for the classics. He’s shared the stage with some of the most legendary artists in the history of rock and roll and been inspired to carry the torch. What Michael Bublé did for the swing music of the 40s and 50s, Chris Ruggiero does for the pop-rock standards of the 60s and 70s. If there’s any doubt that what he’s doing is resonating with audiences, his Facebook page reached a staggering 63 million people last year.
“When I’m on stage singing a classic love song and I look out into the audience and see that twinkle in their eyes, I know they’re thinking about a special time and place in their life – or maybe even their first kiss!” Chris says. “It’s magic.“ One of the most important things to Chris is his family, and he considers every audience for whom he performs his family by the end of each show. For Chris, entertaining is not a vocation, it’s a way of life. “Just give me a spotlight and a microphone and tell me what time I go on!”
This contest started on9/12/24. This contest has a winner.
* Win A $10 Dunkin’ Gift Card.
Jeff Eats got a $10 Dunkin’ Gift Card to give to one of you guys…
The game- the first 10 “reader-comments” received – will be entered in a “blind hat pick”! You can submit as many comments as you’d like but- Please, only 1- reader comment – per day…play fair!
The $10 Gift Card is good at any Dunkin’ location. You can check dunkindonuts.com for locations/info).
* Restaurant chain BurgerFi files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Just trying to keep you guys in the loop!
From cnbc.com:
Restaurant chain BurgerFi files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
BurgerFi filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, less than a month after it warned investors it had “substantial doubt” about its ability to operate.
The company joins the growing list of restaurant chains that have resorted to bankruptcy to turn around their businesses, from Red Lobster to Buca di Beppo. Broadly, the restaurant industry has seen chains, independents and franchisees alike struggle with declining traffic and high interest rates.
BurgerFi, known for its higher-quality burgers, was founded in 2011. It went public in 2020 through a deal with a special purpose acquisition company, which briefly became a popular alternative to a traditional IPO due to their speed and reduced regulatory scrutiny. Months later, the company bought Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings for $156.6 million.
BurgerFi has assets of $50 million to $75 million and total debts of $100 million to $500 million, according to a bankruptcy filing.
For the quarter ended April 1, BurgerFi reported revenue of $42.9 million and a net loss of $6.5 million. Same-store sales at its namesake burger chain tumbled 13%.
Across its two brands, the company has 162 restaurants, roughly half of which are run by franchisees, as of April 1.
My name is Jeff. I was born and bred in Brooklyn, New York. Since 1991, I have lived in South Florida and have eaten in so many restaurants down here, that I now consider myself to be a food expert.
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