This is the second of at least two posts for today. Scroll down to read about an encounter with my grandfather.

To all of you lucky duckies who will be in New York City on Monday night: now you have something to do. My boyfriend, Rob, is performing in a cabaret at the Duplex. Not only will you be able to hear some of his wonderful songs, he will actually sing one of them himself, something he NEVER does these days.

The information follows. Please come and cheer him on!

"NEW YORK – The Storefront has announced plans for a fourth round of their critically-acclaimed and award-winning NEW MONDAYS series, featuring the works of composers both legendary and up-and-coming. Each Monday, three songwriters will gather to debut three or four of their new compositions in front of a live audience. Some of the composers will perform the material themselves, some will be accompanied by accomplished vocalists from the worlds of theatre and cabaret. The series will run Mondays, February 2 through March 1 at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre (61 Christopher St). There is a $12 cover, and a two-drink minimum. All performances begin at 7pm. For reservations, please call 212.255.5438. The press is invited to all presentations. For press reservations, please call 212.989.3015, or e-mail phil@theduplex.com.

"February 23: Bill Russell (Side Show, Elegies…, Pageant), Clare Cooper, Rob Hartmann"