Iconic singer and actress Eartha Kitt took risks – alienating many with her criticism of the Vietnam War. Rene Marie is a true fellow iconoclast who, after swearing she would never do a tribute album, has found the perfect subject in Eartha. Vocalist, actress, writer Marie shares Eartha’s unrestrained sensuality and her hugely charismatic stage presence. Tonight, with a crack band behind her, the former Jehovah’s Witness, who left a husband who refused to allow her to sing, embraces her freedom and Eartha’s songs to share that exhilaration with all in the house.

After starting her vocal career at the age of 40, Marie experienced a whirlwind of success rarely seen in the jazz world, winning over critics; receiving awards such as the Best International Jazz Vocal CD (besting Cassandra Wilson and Joni Mitchell) by France’s Academie Du Jazz; gracing the Billboard charts multiple times; and becoming a headliner at major international festivals. Never before has there been a vocal recording tipping the hat to the divine Ms. Kitt and her fiery, sensual, and clever interpretations of songs. With her incredible range of vocal ability, her powerful emotional resonance and strong independent streak, René is the right artist to conceive of this historic project. TWO SHOWS! 7pm & 9pm.$25, $20 mbrs.

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