TONY STARLIGHT'S Newsletter
"I'm gonna be on the Tee Vee"

June 2008
Everybody,
May 2008 was our second busiest month since our opening and we thank you all for making it possible!  Our feature on the Emmy Award Winning television program pdxposed is done and will air on Comcast soon.  click here for a first look.

There are so many exciting things happening this Summer, I'm not sure where to begin.  We will be performing our outdoor stage on Third Thursdays at 40th & NE Hancock (3 blocks NE of our location) again this Summer June 19th, July 17th, August 21st and September 18th from 6-9 pm.  We feature live music for all ages, so bring the kids.  I always have a few guests join in the fun.  Refreshments are provided by our friends at Perkins Architecture, your Hollywood Architect.

Also:  Our chef Tom Field and his staff have created a new menu for the warmer days.  We have added several new salads, sandwiches and Entrees and have brought back a few favorites from last year.  Our second annual tributes to Dean Martin (June 5th & 7th) and James Bond (next month on July 10th) are just around the corner.  A whole host of favorites like The Shanghai Woolies, The Midnight Serenaders and The Bureau of Standards Big Band will be back to entertain you and we'll welcome Mia Nicholson to our stage for the first time.  We'll be raising money for the Jazz Society of Oregon with Linda Daiber and the Jazz Express Big Band.  We'll also be having our first listener party for 89.1 FM KMHD's "Divaville".  You will also have the chance to sign up to sing with with a real live big band!

Finally, you may have noticed our new signage designed and painted by our hostess Kristen Behlings.  You can thank her when you see her on a Friday night or in our next Vintage Fashion Show June 24th.

Fondly,

Mr & Mrs S and the gang

Great Vocalists
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Wednesday June 4th
MITZI ZILKA'S JAZZ VOCALIST SHOWCASE
"THE SONGS OF TONY BENNETT"
7:30pm $5
Mitzi's showcase has been introducing Portlanders to new and seasoned voices for a couple years, and now it makes it's way to our stage for a salute to the songs of Tony Bennett. 
Michael Winkle, Liz Coffman, George Sullivan and Mitzi Zilka are scheduled to perform.  mitzizilka

Tuesday June 17th
BARBARA AYARS, RITA MARQUEZ 7:30 $5

With Reece Marshburn on piano you will be treated to two dynamite vocalists. Barbara Ayars is my favorite singer. For years she sang backups for the likes of Steve & Eydie, Bobby Vinton and Esquival, but now she's out front and is a true pop vocalist in the tradition of Petula Clark or Judy Garland. Opening the show is one of Barbara's prot�g�s, Rita Marquez who has been taking Barbara's performance workshop for several months and has been pleasing crowds at every showcase. ax2music

Wednesday June 18th
MIA NICHOLSON
"COLE PORTER TRIBUTE" 7:30pm $5

Making her debut with us is Mia Nicholson. Mia is a fantastic jazz singer whose warm and sultry tone make her the perfect "torch singer". But this gal can also swing and she'll be singing the swingingest Cole Porter tunes you ever heard. Hear a sample at her website.  mianicholson



Red Hot Horns & Red Hot Divas
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Friday June 6th
THE SHANGHAI WOOLIES
8pm $10 / 10:30pm $10

The world's greatest band. I love these guys (and you do too.) It's hard to get a seat for these nights, so act fast! Gavin Bondy (Pink Martini) leads this band of superstars including the captivating Mel Kubic (Quarterflash) on lead vocals. They play spectacular arrangements of Ellington, Armstrong and a few surprises.

The first show will last from 8 to 9:30. You will have until 9:45 to vacate your seats in the dining room to allow us to prepare for the 10:30 show, which will begin seating at 10 pm. If there are not sufficient reservations for the late show you will be allowed to stay for no extra charge, or you may find room in the bar or casual dining area. The second set is ideal for dancing!  shanghaiwoolies

Thursday June 12th & Thursday June 26th
LINDA LEE MICHELET (PICTURED ABOVE)
"BIG BAND PEGGY LEE" 8pm $8

I can't believe there are any seats left when this show hits our stage. Joe Millward leads an All-Star band (Dave Captein, Paul Mazzio, Don Janssen, Marty Higgins, Lars Campbell, Tim Jenson & Dave Evans) that swings charts written by Quincy Jones, laying the perfect backdrop for Linda's Peggy Lee tribute. Linda is a remarkable performer who loves the idea of show business and our club is tailor-made for her show. She was recently featured on OPB's Art Beat.  lindamichelet

Friday June 20th
JAZZ EXPRESS BIG BAND
"JAZZ SOCIETY OF OREGON FUND RAISER"

Dinner Show 8pm $10 advance $15 day of show
Dancing Show 10pm $10
Help us raise money for The Jazz Society of Oregon by swinging to the sounds of The Jazz Express Big Band featuring vocalist extraordinaire Linda Daiber singing the sounds of George Gershwin. Two shows. The first show caters to diners and the second caters to dancers. Both are for fans of real live big band music. Make a dinner reservation for the first show and save $5 off the day-of-the-show price.

Friday June 27th
THE BUREAU OF STANDARDS BIG BAND 8pm $10 / 10:30 $5

This show keeps getting better and better. Eighteen pieces, two singers. The first show will last from 8 to 9:30. You will have until 9:45 to vacate your seats in the dining room to allow us to prepare for the 10:30 show, which will begin seating at 10 pm. If there are not sufficient reservations for the late show you will be allowed to stay for no extra charge, or you may find room in the bar or casual dining area. The second show will also feature a dancing area.  bosbb


Great Bands
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Friday June 13th
THE MIDNIGHT SERENADERS
8 pm $6

Tempt the fates and join us for this spooooky Friday the 13th show with Portland's premiere hot jazz sextet. Led by vocalists Dee Settlemeir and Doug Sammons this band plays 20s and 30s jazz better than anyone else. The addition of Henry Bogdan's Hawaiian Steel guitar gives them a very unique and romantic sound. A great night for dancers!  midnightserenaders
 
Wednesday June 25th
THE FEDORA FOUR 7:30pm $5

Four instruments, four vocalists and the entire Great American Songbook make their way back to our stage. Rick, Steve, Gail and Gary play the great popular songs from the 20s through the 60s with an air of fun. A great night for dancers!


Fun Events
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REECE & TONY'S VARIETY SHOW
7:30 FREE
This promises to be everything from weird to wonderful. Music, comedy and improvisation. There will be special guests. There will be an episode of "Polka Time". You will be asked to help write an up-and-coming band's newest song. And then who knows? Anything might happen.  Special guest star:  Barbara Ayars

Tuesday June 10th
KMHD's "DIVAVILLE" LISTENERS PARTY 7pm FREE

Come on out and meet other listeners and, of course Christa Wessell, host of KMHD's "Divaville". Christa and Tony will play some of their favorite tunes and some lucky listeners will get to challenge the Diva herself for some prizes ranging from CDs to Gift Certificates to KMHD memberships.  divaville

Wednesday June 11th
CRAIG BIDONDO & FRIENDS 7:30pm $5

These nights with Craig are magical. Craig invites his friends to come jam with him and many of Portland's most talented people show up. We never know where it's going to go but with the talent on the stage, we know it's somewhere good. Several people who have joined Craig have ended up with their own night here.

Thursday June 19th
SING FOR YOUR SUPPERCLUB BIG BAND
"BIG BAND KARAOKE" 8pm $8

We had so much fun we're doing it again. James M. Gregg leads a ten piece band and YOU provide the vocals! Always wanted to sing with a Big Band? Here's your chance. Check out their website for all the details. sing

 
Tuesday June 24th
VINTAGE FASHION SHOW BY ALEXSANDRA'S
"007 JAMES BOND" 8pm $5

Get ready for our "007 James Bond" Party and Show on July 10th by grabbing hold of some smooth Sixties vintage threads. Of course that's just the tip of the iceberg, as AlexSandra will also share with us vintage fashions from the 20s through the 60s. Every item of clothing, piece of jewelry or accessory in the show is for sale, in addition to all the items in our mini vintage emporium full of delights. Reece Marshburn and Tony Starlight provide the world's greatest entertainment, with a sneak peak of the 007 party.  alexsandras


COMING IN JULY
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1 THE REECE & TONY SHOW
2 MITZI ZILKA'S JAZZ VOCALIST SHOWCASE
3 DJANGO'S CADILLAC
4 NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE
5 NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE
8 AYARS VOCALIST SHOWCASE
9 THE BROTHERS BIDONDO
10 2ND ANNUAL 007 JAMES BOND PARTY & SHOW
11 DEANNA & THE DOWNBEATS
12 THE TONY STARLIGHT SHOW
15 STELLA KOPPERUD
16 PAUL ASARO with DEBBIE HUNTER
17 KAREN MARIA CAPO SALUTES THE GREAT DIVA'S
18 LINDA LEE MICHELET "BIG BAND PEGGY LEE"
19 THE TONY STARLIGHT SHOW with DONNIE OSBORNE
23 THE FEDORA FOUR
24 SING FOR YOUR SUPPERCLUB - BIG BAND KARAOKE
25 THE BUREAU OF STANDARDS BIG BAND
26 THE TONY STARLIGHT SHOW with DONNIE OSBORNE
29 VINTAGE FASHION SHOW by ALEXSANDRAS
31 THE BRIDGETOWN SEXTET


 
TONY STARLIGHT'S SUPPERCLUB & LOUNGE
3728 NE SANDY BLVD
PORTLAND, OR 97232
(503) 517-8584
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DINO DAZE
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Thursday June 5th
DEAN MARTIN BIRTHDAY PARTY & SHOW 8pm $10

Our second annual Dino Party & Show and spaghetti feast will leave last year's in the dust! The first set will be a tribute to The Dean Martin Show with special guests (Peggy Lee, Louis Armstrong, Petula Clark, and many more) and comedy routines in the spirit of Dino's legendary variety show. The second set will be a tribute to Dino's famous Las Vegas nightclub act, complete with song parodies and delightfully outdated jokes. We also will be having all-you-can-eat spaghetti until it's gone for only $10!

Saturday June 7th
"DEAN MARTIN TRIBUTE"
8 pm $10

This will be the Reader's Digest condensed version of Thursday night's show (see above June 5th.) A combination of Dino best songs, comedy routines and live performance. There may be a few surprise guests.
TONY'S LATE NIGHT SHOW 10:30 $5
The late night show goes wherever the audience leads. Great music and comedic improv make the late night show a stone cold gasser.

 

Tony's Show
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Saturday Nights
June 7, 14, 21, 28
THE TONY STARLIGHT SHOW
8pm $10 / 10:30 $5
This show pays the bills. The strange and wonderful world where Sinatra meets Weird Al, Tom Jones grapples with Neil Diamond, Dean Martin shares a drink with the Solid Gold Dancers. A true music and comedy show. The first show is slick as can be. The late show is anybody's guess.
 

New Menu Items

Greek Salad
Cobb Salad
Mediterrannean Pasta
Strawberry Spinach

Mac & Cheese
BLT with Avocado
Grilled Pork Sandwich
BBQ Burger

Spicy Shrimp Appetizer
Mediterrannean Plate
Saganaki
Farmers Market Plate

Rib Eye Steak
Lamb Chops
Pork Ribs
Mediterrannean Medley
Pesto Chicken Pasta
Mahi Mahi


"MMM-  MAC & CHEESE"
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Neil Diamond Tribute
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FRIDAY JULY 4TH
SATURDAY JULY 5TH

8 pm  $10

These sell out EVERY TIME.  Make your reservations ASAP.
 Pick up the phone and dial (503) 517-8584.  Do it.
Second Annual
007 James Bond
Costume Party & Show
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THURSDAY JULY 10TH
8 PM $10


Celebrate the style and the glamour of the world's greatest spy in this the 100th Anniversary of Bond creator Ian Fleming's birth.  Martinis, tuxedos, hot babes, super villians, gadgets, henchmen, great music and hot babes.  And don't forget hot babes.

Live music by Tony Starlight, Barbara Ayars and Karla Harris backed by a six-piece supergroup featuring James M. Gregg and Bo Ayars.

You can also get the jump on our costume contest by attending our Bond Themed Vintage Fashion Show Tuesday June 24th.  If you can't make it to the show be sure to swing by AlexSandra's Vintage Emporium and tell her you need something for our party.  She'll set you up!

Prizes for costumes in these categories.

Best Bond
Best Villian
Best Henchman
Best Good Girl
Best Bad Girl

As with last year, free admission to all women wearing nothing but gold paint.
 


Dino Paul Crocetti
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BORN  JUNE 7, 1917
DIED DECEMBER 25, 1995
Save Some
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We would like more of you to take advantage of our minor friendly Wednesday evenings, in which accompanied minors (10 and over) are welcome until 9 pm.

With each adult admission ($5) one minor will be admitted for free ($3 value) AND with each adult Entree one minor will receive 50% off his or her meal AND with each adult Dessert one minor will receive 50% off his or her dessert.

Reservations highly recommended.  Seating subject to availability.
Offer Valid June 4, 11, 18 & 25 ONLY from 5 pm - 9 pm.
Please see our website for our Minor Policy:  click here


Offer Expires: 6/30/08