The Column of Life

Terese Genecco has been appearing every month in Broadway’s longest running nightclub act at the world-renowned jazz venue, The Iridium with her 8-piece Little Big Band. She has been hailed as “the love-child of Dean Martin & Judy Garland” by The San Francisco Examiner , “A One-Woman Rat Pack!” by Cabaret Scenes Magazine and as a Critic’s Pick and Top Ten favorite of Time Out New York magazine since first appearing in Jazz at The Lincoln Center in 2005. First known for her multi-award winning jazz/musical creation, Drunk With Love:A Tribute To Frances Faye . Genecco has also headlined from coast to coast with engagements at The Rrazz Room, The Great American Music Hall, Yoshi’s Jazz Club, The Herbst Theater, The Post Street Theater, San Francisco Pride Main Stage and the Fillmore Jazz Festival, opening for Grammy Winner Steve Tyrell at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in New Jersey, and as a headliner at The Peppermill Hotel & Casino in Reno. She has recently returned fr...

(l-r Kiely Williams, Tristan Colton, Chase Coleman, Ilene Kristen, David A. Gregory, Matt Walton) To hear the words and to have the characters come to life is a very satisfying experience. Last Sunday's workshop/reading was also very rewarding with the invaluable feedback that took place. Anna De Marco and her sons, Marc and Domenic interacted with Tommy, Mike, Valerie and Marlena in what is supposed to be the first episode of Center City . To have been in the presence of intelligent and talented people gave the project more life.The feedback was invaluable not only in the constructive critique that came forth but also in the positive reception of all the participants. Another similar experience in Los Angeles will no doubt bring more enlightenment. Special Thanks: Ilene Kristen Matt Walton Chase Coleman Tristan Colton David A Gregory Kiely Williams Natalie Hiatt Steven Bergman

POZ’s AND WE LOVE SOAPS’ SEVENTH ANNUAL AIDS WALK FUNDRAISER IS WEDNESDAY MAY 16 FROM 5:30-9PM AT PROHIBITION IN MANHATTAN New York, New York (April 20, 2012)—POZ and We Love Soaps are pleased to announce the seventh annual fundraiser for AIDS Walk New York , Love Out Loud , on Wednesday May 12 from 5:30 to 9:00 pm at Prohibition in Manhattan. This year we have the very entertaining Michael K Walsh hosting the event along with Papa G. Good friend, Ilene Kristen of One Life to Live along with Mark Dobies of Guiding Light , Colleen Zenk of As the World Turns and David A. Gregory of One Life to Live are in attendance this year, John Kouri & Friends have returned to entertain us. Stay tuned for updates regarding celebrity attendance. All proceeds benefit AIDS Walk New York. Where: Prohibition, 503 Columbus Ave. (@ 84th) in Manhattan When: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 5:30 to 9:00 PM How Much: $50.00 donation at the door. (Advance sales $42.50 via PayPal call 212.938.2045 for reservations...

"Chicago, Chicago--that toddlin' town. Chicago, Chicago--I'll show you around. I love it. Bet your bottom dollar you'll lose the blues in Chicago, Chicago. The town that Billy Sunday could not shut down." "CELEBRATE LLANVIEW!" A Tribute Party Honoring the Network Broadcast Finale of ABC's One Life to Live Benefiting Season of Concern! On Friday, January 13th, join the stars of ABC's One Life to Live as they come to the Sidetrack Video Bar in Chicago for one last viewing party in honor of the show's 43 years on the ABC network. Join fellow fans of the show and watch the finale with your favorite past and present One Life to Live stars "Soap Opera Socialite" Jason Spitzer is the creator, producer and host of "Celebrate Llanview," following his incredibly successful tribute party honoring All My Children this past September. Scheduled to appear are Ilene Kristen (Roxy Balsom), Tonja Walker Davidson (Alex Olanov Buchanan...

CELEBRATE LLANVIEW! A TRIBUTE PARTY HONORING the FINALE of ONE LIFE TO LIVE Benefitting a SEASON OF CONCERN Sponsorship Provided By: YES Vodka, Dana Hotel and Spa, Robert Jeffrey Salon, and Wilde Bar & Restaurant For Immediate Release 30 December 2011 Contact: MPE Productions, Inc. Producer: jasondspitzer@gmail.com Save the Date! Chicago Welcomes Stars of ABC’s One Life to Live to Sidetrack Video Bar as they “Celebrate Llanview!” honoring 43 years on the ABC Network. Come to Chicago to watch the very last episode with fans of the show on January 13, 2012, once again being held at Sidetrack Video Bar. Following the success of “Celebrate Pine Valley!” in September, “soap opera socialite” Jason Spitzer will welcome past and present actors from ABC’s ONE LIFE TO LIVE for “Celebrate Llanview! A Tribute Party" honoring the Series Finale, benefitting Season of Concern. “The event was a huge hit with the fans and the actors,” says Jason of the All My Children event back in S...

On January 13, 2012 past and present actors from One Life To Live will join together with fans to celebrate Llanview and pay tribute to the ABC finale and 43 years on the network. Actors scheduled to attend include Ilene Kristen (Roxy Balsom), Florencia Lozano (Tea Manning), Tonja Walker Davidson (Alex Olanov), Matt Walton (Eli Clarke), Mark Dobies (Daniel Colson), and Don Jeffcoat (ex-Joey Buchanan). The event will benefit Season of Concern , which provides compassionate care to those in the Chicago community who are dealing with catastrophic illness, and will be held at Sidetrack Video Bar at 3349 North Halsted in Chicago, Illinois. Tickets (General Admission $35 and VIP $125) will be available mid-December at Season of Concern. Stay tuned as more actors and special guests will be announced. However, the guest list is subject to change without notice.

I was born with bugle horns and trumpets in my heart, Mandolins & accordions & voices in three parts Pounding drums and guitar strums And choirs singing out I was born to love, love out loud From 2001 to 2005 with the help of Chris Meloni 's participation in eBay auctions it was, needless to say, rather easy to raise funds as an individual. Meloni provided an identity for the process that was an extension of his own personal generosity. It seemed a natural progression as a member of the Smart + Strong family to raise the bar as far as fund-raising was concerned. It was gratifying that Ilene Kristen of One Life to Live was the very first to step up when the idea was formulated. When All My Children 's Thorsten Kaye came on board the first event started to take shape because loyal fans stepped up to give it life, especially in New York. Fund raising as a team, as an entity, if you will, with individuals using their personal resources to do so, can utilize events with o...

The Imperial Court of New York presents DAYTIME MEETS THE NIGHT TIME A Night of Cabaret benefiting Jan Hus Presbyterian Church & LifeBeat Visit the official site for the event . The Imperial Court of New York will be hosting an evening of cabaret honoring One Life to Live and All My Children with performances from some of the daytime stars from those shows as well as performances from Broadway, Primetime & the Imperial Court of New York. The event takes place on Friday, November 4, 2011 at 8pm. Daytime Meets the Nighttime , benefitting the Jan Hus Neighborhood Church and Lifebeat , Music Fights HIV, will be more than just a dazzling display of regal glamour and amazing, show stopping songs, it is an opportunity to celebrate two wonderful organizations who serve their communities with resilience. From One Life to Live : BethAnn Bonner, Mark Dobies, Ilene Kristen, and Jessica Leccia. From Prime Time: DeMarco Majors ( Shirts & Skins , Gerald McCullouch ( CSI )and Ted Detwil...

Friendship is probably the best human relationship available and when it happens, it is a true blessing. And friendship does that, i.e. it just happens, usually because there are individuals who know how to do it well. Loyalty pays a big part in it. Couple that quality with the heart of a journeyman actor and singer who finds true expression in work and you have Ilene Kristen. If Ilene is not the first to step up for fundraising events she is pretty darn close. She has been the driving force for so many of POZ 's sponsored fundraisers. We all know she's been around the block more than once, but she brings the enthusiasm of a neophyte to her work. It's been said before and it bears repeating: To Know Her is To Love Her. We are once again very proud to announce that this New York angel is on board with Daytime Meets Nighttime and we couldn't be happier that the unique interpreter of One Life to Live 's unique Roxy will be meeting and greeting her many fans as well br...

POZ’s AND WE LOVE SOAPS’ SIXTH ANNUAL AIDS WALK FUNDRAISER IS WEDNESDAY MAY 11 FROM 5:30-9PM AT PROHIBITION IN MANHATTAN New York, New York (March 17, 2011)— POZ and We Love Soaps are pleased to announce the sixth annual fundraiser for AIDS Walk New York, Love Out Loud , on Wednesday May 11 from 5:30 to 9:00 pm at Prohibition in Manhattan. This year we have the very entertaining Adam Sank hosting the event. Good friend, Ilene Kristen of One Life to Live is performing again this year with musical hosts, The Murray Weinstock Trio. Other musical guests include Stewart Lewis, Jeremiah Clark, Gregory Nalbone, MarTina Vidmar, David Schaefer and Ken Lundie. Participation includes many local celebrities, among them, Martha Byrne, the accomplished actress and singer, best known for her role on As the World Turns ; Mark Dobies, who appeared in Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart , good hearted Matt Walton, that Optimum guy from Comedy Central’s SportsDome , actor/director Brian Gaskill, actor/pr...

Ilene will be there until March 26th.

■ April 28, 2011 at The Stonewall Inn 53 Christopher Street in New York City: Giovanni and two guys with three names are going to put out for you ... some great music from 7 to 9pm. The Stonewall shows are really a great time, taking a stroll through some great songs. This time the stage will be shared with two great talents. On the keyboard will be Michael Kevin Walsh. Everyone loves Michael. Michael Kevin Walsh, (pianist, singer, actor, recording engineer, coach), is the creator and proprietor of The Smooth Spot digital recording studio in New York City and leads The Smooth Spot Jazz Trio. In the musical theatre, Michael has performed numerous leading roles including Billy Bigelow in Carousel , Fred Graham in Kiss Me Kate , and Chuck Baxter in Pro mises, Promises . Michael has entertained at upscale venues throughout the country and Europe. "I am thrilled to have this handsome, talented man accompany me. Rehearsing with him is a joy." Our special guest for the evening ...