Last updated on July 4th, 2018
A full house is a happy house, and ours was filled to the gills last Saturday, when Mr. Fox and I hosted a benefit for PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support). Here are a few pictures from the party, which featured actress/singer/animal lover Bebe Neuwirth.
Bebe and her husband, Chris Calkins, arrived about an hour before the event. I had great fun chatting with both of them. Chris and I are planning to communicate again in the future, as he has a coffee-roasting business, and I have this here food blog. Bebe, Chris, and pianist Scott Cady hung out in the upstairs library/den as they awaited “curtain time.”
And speaking of curtain-time…
Scott Cady is an AWESOME pianist! He’s currently playing piano for the Broadway revival of “Chicago.” He gave up both a matinee and evening performance of that show in order to play for the PAWS fundraiser. What a generous soul.
Bebe was beyond brilliant. She held the audience in her palm as she belted out — without benefit of microphone — five show tunes, including “Caberet,” “The World Goes Round,” and Stephen Sondheim’s “Another Hundred People.” She hit that hideously-difficult Sondheim number outta the park. No wonder Bebe has been honored with two Tony Awards and two Emmy Awards!
I covet Bebe’s shoes.
Here’s Bebe with our friends Doug Cohen (left) and Doug’s husband, Barry Brown. Doug is the founder of PAWS, and Barry is a Broadway musical producer. I love them to pieces.
Well. I’m still pinching myself. The benefit was a big success!
One humorous note. The day before the event, just so I wouldn’t be embarrassed when guests arrived, I decided to power-wash the front porch and its myriad Victorian details. Can you guess what happened? I slipped on the wet steps, and fell, with an awful thud, flat on my back. To manage the pain, I simply repeated one of my favorite phrases:
THE SHOW MUST GO ON.
xKevin
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Jerry Miller says
Wow! What an event. I’m glad it was a success.
Delores says
Hope you are feeling better-(after your dance on the porch) ! All for a wonderful successful event ! —- And YES those blueberry bars! My family loves them .
Cary Bradley says
Ooooh, so excited that it was a huge success and that you all had a blast. Sorry you hurt yourself and glad you still were able to attend! How exciting!!! Thanks for the report. 🙂
Pat Cooper says
Congratulations on a successful event! Hope you are better after your porch number
Durf says
Love that song, the World Goes Round. Sing it quite often, to myself.
badger gardener says
What a lovely night. Thanks for sharing.
Molly says
Clearly a huge success! Congratulations! Now get your back, back in shape.
Joy says
How Neat! Love Bebe in all her rolls, saw her once with Nathan Hale (who’s also amazing!) doing the Adams Family, in Chicago…with front row seats!!
John says
Wow! How cool is that?
Bebe’s shoes: +++
Hope you didn’t seriously injure yourself, Kevin.
Lee says
Where’s your doggie ?
Annie Otstott says
Pat Cooper…..porch number…….what an awesome day, it sounds like!
Kate says
What a delightful evening it must have been, Kevin. And your beautiful home was the perfect place for it. So, so happy it was a success. A wonderful cause. ❤️
patrice says
Take care of yourself Kevin. Congratulations on the successful event. I’ve always been a fan of Bebe’s. Amazing and talented people to be surrounded by for a great cause
Michelle Slater says
Blessed be the beings who care dear Kevin.
Patricia says
Congratulations on a successful event for the best of causes! I’ve always loved Bebe Neuwirth and now even more so for her love of animals. Did you introduce yours to everyone? If so, I’m sure all were happy to meet them.
Annie says
Great cause….so happy it was a success but not surprised!!
Love Bebe’s voice…..she is a talent!!
Mary Jouver says
WOW! Wish I still lived in NY and could have been there! Love Bebe, she is an amazing talent. Love this newsletter and you FB videos…always makes my day!
Glenda....Canada says
What a very special event and so happy it was a complete success! Always been a fan of Bebe and just love that picture of both of you. Do hope you are better after that mishap you had.
Julie R says
Thanks to your pictures, it was almost like all of us readers had virtual first row seats at your PAWS fundraiser event. Your home is a beautiful setting to have the fundraiser. Take it easy on your back til it feels better Kevin and I hope it will feel better soon.
Barbara Baldus says
Glad your event was a smashing hit and I hope your back is soon healed.
Pam R says
Wonderful event!!!