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Seaplace takes in cabaret show

Marcy Downey performed a medley of songs by musical legends on Feb. 20.


  • By Katie Johns
  • | 7:47 p.m. February 20, 2019
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Seaplace residents celebrated musical legends Feb. 20.

Music enthusiasts gathered in the complex’s clubhouse for drinks and socializing, and at 7 p.m. the lights dimmed and it was show time.

Vocalist and cabaret performer Marcy Downey performed songs from her favorite musical legends on Wednesday evening.

Downey kicked off the show with “Copacabana” by Barry Manilow and continued with songs from The Rat Pack.

Event committee members Peggy Jelinek, Susan Pariseau, performer Marcy Downey, event committee members Mary Delpup, Kathy Neudorfer and Marge Nuzzo
Event committee members Peggy Jelinek, Susan Pariseau, performer Marcy Downey, event committee members Mary Delpup, Kathy Neudorfer and Marge Nuzzo
Vocalist Marcy Downey sings “Copacabana” by Barry Manilow.
Vocalist Marcy Downey sings “Copacabana” by Barry Manilow.
Jerry and Arlene Schwartz and Sharry Hopkins
Jerry and Arlene Schwartz and Sharry Hopkins
Louis Bauman and Eleanor Kornell
Louis Bauman and Eleanor Kornell
Vocalist Marcy Downey sings “Copacabana” by Barry Manilow.
Vocalist Marcy Downey sings “Copacabana” by Barry Manilow.
Pete Hopkins and Gino Delpup
Pete Hopkins and Gino Delpup
Dottie Pirolli and Pat Gramoy
Dottie Pirolli and Pat Gramoy
Paul and Colette Peterson
Paul and Colette Peterson
Vocalist Marcy Downey sings “Copacabana” by Barry Manilow.
Vocalist Marcy Downey sings “Copacabana” by Barry Manilow.
Fran Dattalo and Betsy and Mary Martin
Fran Dattalo and Betsy and Mary Martin
Guests could buy Marcy Downey’s CDs.
Guests could buy Marcy Downey’s CDs.

 

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