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RICKY NELSON REMEMBERED!

March 17, 2011 By: Pia Haas Category: News, Press, Special Events, WBT Videos No Comments →

Starring GUNNAR AND MATTHEW NELSON
It’s like a rock show meets the Biography channel -  A unique multi media entertainment event featuring the live music of Ricky Nelson’s hit songs (including “Hello Mary Lou", "Travelin’ Man”, “Garden Party") Starring Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, the identical twin sons of Rock’n’Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Nelson and grandsons of ‘50s TV icons Ozzie & Harriet Nelson. Includes includes never before seen big screen video footage of the NELSON family with interviews from celebrities influenced by Ricky Nelson. It celebrates the life of America’s original ‘Teen Idol’.  This year 2010 marks the 25th anniversary of Rick Nelson’s passing in a tragic New Year’s Eve plane crash.
When Matthew & Gunnar hit #1 on the Billboard with their rock band NELSON with their self-penned #1 mega hit "(Can’t Live Without Your) Love & Affection" it put the Nelson family in the Guinness Book of Worlds as the ONLY family in entertainment history with THREE generations of #1 HITMAKERS!  With their rock band NELSON, Matthew and Gunnar have (Five Top 40 Billboard hits, Four  #1 MTV videos and have sold over 6.5 million albums worldwide! Tuesday, March 29, 2011. 

The Women Of Ireland!

March 15, 2011 By: Pia Haas Category: News, Special Events, WBT Videos No Comments →

The IDES of MARCH are joyfully celebrated at WBT with the mesmerizing Women of Ireland! Come by Tonight.. no need to watch your back! Box Office: (914)592-2222

The Australian Bee Gees!

March 10, 2011 By: Pia Haas Category: News, Press, Special Events, WBT Videos No Comments →

Their first return engagement at WBT since their sell out Performance here last year!  Reproducing not just the look, but the sound, energy and magic that the Brothers Gibb have given the world for the past 5 decades. This multi-media concert is an exceptional tribute to the music of one of the most successful and adored acts in musical history.  You’ll love it!Monday, March 14th!  One Night only. call the box office 914-592-2222

A peek!

March 09, 2011 By: Pia Haas Category: I Do! I Do!, News, Press, WBT Videos No Comments →

Candy & Egg Creams!

March 09, 2011 By: Pia Haas Category: I Do! I Do!, Interviews, News, Press, Special Events No Comments →

Tom and Pat Puchalski have been married 50 years on 10/30/10!  Pat shared her story with us!
  

 

 "We actually met in grammer school, during my 7th and 8th grade.  When I started high school I went to the candy store 2 blocks from my house and I used to see Tom there.  We would order egg-cream sodas. 

We started dating just before my 16th birthday.  Tom came to my 16th birthday and we started dating.  We married 2 1/2 yrs later on 10/30/60.  We now have 4 children and 10 grandchildren. 

"To remain happily married you have to listen to your partners needs and wants.  You can’t always have or do what you want.  You have to be able to give of yourself."

She likes the RAIN!

March 08, 2011 By: Pia Haas Category: News, Press, Singin In The Rain No Comments →

 

 

Shannon M. O’Bryan will play Kathy Seldon in Singin’ In The Rain! 

 

 

Shannon is so excited to finally play this role. She grew up studying and obsessing over this movie and can’t wait to see it come to life. She recently wowed Westchester audiences in the role of Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street here. Opens March 24th!!! 

From Russia with Love!

March 08, 2011 By: Pia Haas Category: I Do! I Do!, Interviews, News, Press, Special Events No Comments →

Anna & David Portnoy said "I Do" 60 years ago!  Their daughter, Mila, explained their journey: 
 
My parents Anna and David Portnoy first met in Odessa, Ukraine when they were only 19, right after World War 2. They were introduced by my mom’s brother, who was also my dad’s friend … and got married three months later. They worked very hard and have been great parents, selfless and dedicated to their three children, trying to give them the best education, working two jobs each to make extra money, so that their kids could take music, ballet and art classes.
At the end of 1970, they decided to move to the US for a better life and for freedom, because Jewish people in Russia were not treated equally and fairly and encountered all kinds of limitations as second class citizens…
America welcomed them and became a wonderful home. We all are so proud and grateful to this country!   What I observed  about them is their love for each other, total devotion, sacrifices for one another.  They do everything together and are never apart for more then an hour, especially now, my father can’t be without her even a minute. It seems that now they even more attached to each other and more loving then ever… If you meet them you, you could never forget that couple.  In November 2010,  they just celebrated their 60th marriage anniversary with their 3 children and 5 grandchildren. 

Love in …Cars, busses….

February 25, 2011 By: Pia Haas Category: I Do! I Do!, News, Press, Special Events No Comments →

Joan  & Mario DePalma of Yonkers, will be married 58 years on July 11, 2011!  According to Joan, they have been very good years:
   
We met one Sunday morning, when we were leaving the Church after Mass.  Mario approached me and introduced himself and ask if I was no longer taking the bus.  I was not aware that he had noticed me, when I waited for the bus in the morning.  I explained that I was now taking an earlier bus.  A few days later he was waiting at the bus stop in his car and offered to drive me to the train station.  I accepted and on the way he asked me to go out with him.  I, again, accepted and on our first date we played miniature golf.  Fourteen months later we were married on July 11th at the same church, St. Joseph’s in Yonkers, where we met.
We had eight children and raised seven.  Our son, Jeffrey, passed away at 23 months of age. It was sometimes difficult raising a large family, but it was never dull and there was always a lot of fun.   We now have seventeen grandchildren and two granddaughters-in -law.  They are our joy.   
Mario retired two years ago and now volunteers at his former place of business.  I returned to work 34 years ago and still work four days a week.  We enjoy traveling, going out to dinner but our greatest enjoyment is when we are watching one of our grandchildren play baseball or basketball.  It is also a pleasure to baby sit for the younger ones.      
Our only suggestion for young couples getting married is when problems occur just remember all the good things about your spouse, why you married them and that you loved them.

Lost & Found!

February 24, 2011 By: Pia Haas Category: I Do! I Do!, Interviews, News, Press, Special Events No Comments →

Joyce & Burt Koyner of Ossining, NY have been married 50 years! 
 
My wife and I met at a hotel called Brickman’s in upstate New York. The first time I went to take her out, I got lost going there. She lived in the Bronx and I lived in Tarrytown. When I finally got to her apartment and we were about to leave on our date, her Aunt who was visiting said “Come back again.” I thought that was a good omen.
 
We got married at a place in New Rochelle. I can’t say that I was nervous, but I got a bloody nose just before the ceremony. The nose bleed stopped, luckily, before she walked down the aisle.
 
We have been blessed with 3 children and 4 wonderful grandchildren.
 
One of the ways to stay together is to learn 6 words. The first two are “yes dear” and the next four are “ you’re right, I’m sorry.”
 
It has been a pretty good life and I hope it continues for many more years.  
 

Love & Wisdom (teeth?)

February 22, 2011 By: Pia Haas Category: I Do! I Do!, Interviews, News, Press, Special Events No Comments →

 Sylvia & Philip Feiner share 60 years as man & wife! Their story as told by their son, Paul Feiner:

My father, Philip Feiner (who will be 90 in March) and my mother, Sylvia Fuch Feiner, who is 86, have been married for 60 years. My father was at the dentist 61 years ago and the dentist told him that he had to take out a wisdom tooth. He asked my father if he’d like to meet someone terrific. Fortunately, he said yes before the wisdom tooth was taken out. The lesson: make all your important life decisions before the wisdom tooth comes out. The secret of the success: My mom and dad both put my mom first, according to grandchild Moriah Trenk.   
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