Ring-a-Ding, baby! Join all the cool cats and see The Rat Pack Lounge, by James Hindman and Ray Roderick, with musical arrangements by John Glaudini, running through May 18, 2025, at Meadow Brook Theatre (MBT) on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. This melodious trip down memory lane begins in heaven, where God has summoned the three most well-known members of The Rat Pack – Sammy Davis, Jr. (Malik Jordan), Dean Martin (Javier Alfonso Castellanos, in his MBT debut), and … [Read more...]
REVIEW: ‘The Rat Pack Lounge’ at Meadow Brook Theatre is the Cat’s Pajamas
May 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Swing into ‘The Rat Pack Lounge’ at Meadow Brook Theatre
April 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis, Jr.—the RatMBTck—are up in heaven, but there’s unfinished business back on Earth. Vic, the owner of the Rat Pack Lounge, needs help, and Frank made him a promise he never fulfilled. The three singers are sent back to Earth to make things right. Hits include “My Way,” What Kind of Fool Am I?” and “Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime.” Back Row L to R: Eric Coles as Vic Candelino and Javier Alfonso Castellanos as Jeorge Rodrigues / Dean Martin Front … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, What Type of Music Makes You Happy?
August 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Dear Crabby, Now that live music has started again, I was curious what sort of music do you like? And do you plan on attending a concert soon? Thanks, Hattie Harmony Dear Hattie Harmony, Years ago, someone asked me if I sing or play an instrument. Personally, I think the acoustics in my shower is wonderful and therefore, make me sound like Bing Crosby. My family, on the other hand, is less appreciative of my talents. Once, when someone asked Mrs. Crabby what part I sing, she … [Read more...]
‘A Night in Monte Carlo 2’ Annual OPC Charity Gala
April 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
16th Annual Charity Gala for the Older Persons’ Commission (OPC) Monte Carlo brings to mind European luxury and glamour, which will be the setting for the OPC’s 16th Annual Charity Gala on Saturday, April 28 at the Royal Park Hotel. “A Night in Monte Carlo 2” will be an evening of sophistication with extra elements of fun. A pre-glow will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by an elegant dinner, with Mark Randisi performing songs by Frank Sinatra. The evening does not stop there; enjoy a full … [Read more...]
A Night In Monte Carlo with the OPC’s Annual Charity Gala
January 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Older Persons’ Commission’s 15th Annual Charity Event Announces A Night In Monte Carlo Monte Carlo, the famed and glamorous destination, will be the setting for the OPC’s 15th Annual Charity Gala on Friday, April 28 at the Royal Park Hotel. “A Night in Monte Carlo” will be an evening of sophistication beginning with a pre-glow at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner and a full casino night with game tables, silent auction, raffles, and live entertainment featuring the sounds of Frank … [Read more...]
Cal Neva Resort will soon Celebrate Frank Sinatra’s 100th Birthday
December 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Best is Yet to Come One of the oldest casinos in America is getting a facelift, but not quite in time to celebrate Frank Sinatra’s one-hundredth Birthday. Ol’ Blue Eyes was a longtime guest and one-time owner of the Cal Neva Resort & Casino. Originally built by Robert P. Sherman in 1926, Criswell Radovan LLC is currently renovating the entire Crystal Bay property. They had high hopes to reopen on December 12—Sinatra’s 100th birthday—the new contemporary Americana resort now plans … [Read more...]
Rochester Community House Announces Spring Collectible Show
February 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Search for Rare Items Launched for April 21-22 Event Members of the public are invited to peruse tables of collectibles and even take home treasures that catch their eye at the Rochester Community House’s spring show and sale, Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22. Collectors looking to downsize, people who want to consign a some items and dealers in collectibles have been secured to attend the event, and more are still being sought. A highlight of the show is a 40-year collection of more … [Read more...]
