An Update from Mover and Shaker Jenna Esposito!

Happy November, everyone!  As the weather cools down, Jenna's schedule is beginning to heat up!  With a number of appearances at Grappa Ristorante, a very exciting show in Torrance, CA, a guest appearance at the Christmas Tree Lighting in Little Italy, MetroJam, and the Esposito Family Christmas concert all on the horizon, it's going to be a busy couple of months!  Read below for all of the details! Upcoming Gigs 11/05/10  MetroJam at                 The Metropolitan Room, New York, NY                11/07/10  Jenna Esposito at                 Grappa Ristorante, New York, NY 11/20/10  Jenna Esposito at                 James R. Armstrong Theatre, Torrance, CA 11/28/19  The Esposito Family - benefit for Tiny Hands in Need of                  Kindness, John's Harvest Inn, Middletown, NY 11/28/10  Jenna Esposito at                 Grappa Ristorante, Warwick, NY 12/03/10  MetroJam at                 The Metropolitan Room, New York, NY 12/04/10  Jenna Esposito sings at                 Little Italy Christmas Tree Lighting, New York, NY 12/12/10  Jenna Esposito at                 Grappa Ristorante, Warwick, NY 12/19/10  The Annual Esposito Family Christmas Concert at                 John's Harvest Inn, Middletown, NY 12/26/10  Jenna Esposito at                 Grappa Ristorante, Warwick, NY 01/07/11  MetroJam at                 The Metropolitan Room, New York, NY 02/11/11  Jenna Esposito at                 John's Harvest Inn, Middletown, NY 02/13/11  Jenna Esposito and Tony Babino at                 The John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hempstead, NY 04/06/11- Jenna Esposito at 04/09/11  The Kranzberg Arts Center, St. Louis, MO  *****************************************************************************************    Jenna Returns to Grappa Ristorante! Jenna is delighted to be returning to one of her favorite venues, the beautiful Grappa Ristorante in Warwick, NY, for a number of upcoming dates.  Joined by Fortune Esposito on guitar, David Crone on piano, and Rob Broelmann on bass, Jenna will be performing from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  There is no cover and no minimum, but there is a full menu available and the food is delicious! Details: Jenna Esposito at Grappa Ristorante       With Fortune Esposito (musical director) on guitar, David Crone on piano, and Rob Broelmann on bass  Sunday, November 7th:  6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, November 28th: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sunday, December 12th: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 26th: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 22 Railroad Ave. Warwick, NY NO COVER, NO MINIMUM (full menu available, though!) Reservations: (845) 987-7373  MetroJam Returns ! YES! MetroJam, the monthly open mic at The Metropolitan Room, is back THIS Friday, November 5th!  MetroJam has been on hiatus for a few months, and Jenna is thrilled to be back in action...and even more thrilled that vocalist Natalie Douglas will be joining us as the special guest for the night!  Natalie is a seven-time MAC Award winner, a Bistro Award winner, and a Nightlife Award winner. She has appeared in concert at Birdland, Feinstein's at Loews Regency, The Kennedy Center and The Mabel Mercer Foundation's Cabaret Conventions across the U.S. and in London. Also featured, of course, will be the rockin' MetroJam Band: John DiPinto on piano, Skip Ward on bass, and Bobby Sher on drums. Please join Jenna for what should be a fantastic night! If you'd like to perform, please be sure to bring 2 copies of your music (uptempos are preferred). Reservations are recommended; please make yours by calling 212-206-0440. Details: MetroJam with Special Guest Natalie Douglas Friday, November 5th 10 p.m. - midnight The Metropolitan Room 34 W.22nd St., NYC $20 cover ($15 for MAC/Cabaret Hotline) + 2 drink minimum $10 cover for all performers who perform at MetroJam that night (2 drink minimum still applies)! Reservations: 212-206-0440 The Annual Esposito Family Christmas Concert! Escape the holiday hustle and bustle and join the Espositos in celebrating the season with holiday favorites, a singalong, and a special appearance by 3-year-old Charlie Broelmann! Details: The Annual Esposito Family Christmas Concert      With Jenna Esposito, Kelly Esposito-Broelmann, and Fortune Esposito.   Sunday, December 19th 2:00 p.m. AND 5:30 p.m. John's Harvest Inn 633 Route 17M Middletown, NY $15 cover + $18 Light Fare Buffet Children under 5: FREE! Children 5-11: $5 cover & pay their age for the buffet! Reservations: (845) 343-6630 Latest News *Valentine's Weekend Shows Announced!* *Jenna Returns to Grappa Ristorante!* *MetroJam Returns!* *The Annual Esposito Family Christmas Concert!* Valentine's Weekend Shows Announced!      Jenna is very excited to announce not one, but TWO Valentine's weekend shows!  The first is her annual Valentine's show at John's Harvest Inn in Middletown, NY.  She'll be joined by her five-piece band and will be putting together a romantic evening of music to kick off the weekend with style! Details: Jenna Esposito at John's Harvest Inn Friday, February 11th, 2011 7:00 p.m. 633 Route 17M, Middletown, NY $65 for dinner & show. Reservations: (845) 343-6630 Then, on Sunday, February 13th, she'll be headed to the beautiful John Cranford Adams Playhouse at Hofstra University in Hempstead, Long Island.  Here, she'll be joining forces with renowned vocalist Tony Babino in what promises to be a spectacular Valentine's Eve show with an Italian flare! Details: Jenna Esposito & Tony Babino at The John Cranford Adams Playhouse at Hofstra University Sunday, February 13th, 2011 3:00 p.m. Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY Tickets: (516) 889-2229 ************************************   SoCal Friends: Jenna is headed your way in a few short weeks!  YES, on Saturday, November 20th, she'll be bringing her acclaimed show,That's Amore: Jenna Sings Love, Italian Style, to the James Armstrong Theatre at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center in Torrance, CA.  For more info or to purchase tickets, click here! Links Jenna's Website Jenna on YouTube Jenna on iTunes Jenna on CD Baby  Jenna on MySpace Grappa Ristorante  Jenna in the Daily News Jenna on LX New York Jenna's Broadway World Column   Save The Date! On Sunday, November 28th, the Esposito Family will be performing at a benefit for Tiny Hands in Need of Kindness, an organization that gives gift certificates for clothing and food directly to children in need.  The benefit will take place at John's Harvest Inn in Middletown, NY.  The festivities will be going on between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.  For $30, attendees will get a delicious gourmet buffet, 2 drinks, and entertainment by the Esposito Family!   The staff of John's Harvest Inn and the Esposito Family are donating their services, so ALL proceeds go directly to Tiny Hands!

****************************************************************** A note from Jenna Well, the chill is in the air, the pumpkin cookies are in the oven, and the gingerbread lattes are at Starbucks - yes, we've officially entered my favorite time of year!  As we approach the holiday season, I realize once again how very blessed I am - I have an amazing family, great friends, and many opportunities to do what I love most: sing!  I'm very excited about ALL of my upcoming gigs, from Grappa Ristorante in Warwick, NY, to the Torrance Cultural Arts Center in Torrance, CA, to my family's annual Christmas concert at John's Harvest Inn in my hometown, Middletown, NY.  I want to thank each and every one of you for your continued support, which allows me to keep doing what I love.  Enjoy the lovely fall weather and make sure to sneak in a few gingerbread lattes!  Hope to see you soon!  Warmest regards, Jenna