The Kate is getting ready for her close-up for the unveiling of the official Katharine Hepburn U.S. postage stamp. This is going to be quite the big deal on May 12. It would have been the actress’s 103rd birthday and dignitaries from Washington and Hollywood types will be on hand for the ceremony. The trustees will be making sure the inside of the theater will look just as gleaming.

The venue is quite the hotbed of activities these days since opening in September of 2009. The trustees are quite proud of the grand old gal and are so thankful that so many are enjoying this little gem of a place with a movie star name.

See you at The Kate
Ann Nyberg, Trustee

Never to be left in the wake, the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center and Theater is and has been for some time on Facebook, and now we’re on Twitter. We laugh at the latest technology and then get on board. Find us at @Cometothekate.

Now if you’re whiling away the time, you will never missing anything going on at The Kate, ever and that is our intention.

The Kate is such a vibrant center in Hepburn’s beloved Old Saybrook, Connecticut, that the world needs to know about it to keep us front and center always.

The avatar of Hepburn on the Twitter page is from a huge gathering of stars back in the day at MGM Grand.

So welcome The Kate to Twitter and when you see this, retweet for us if you please. You’ll be helping the arts and this non-profit “gem of a place with a movie star name” thrive. Thank you kindly.

See you at The Kate
Ann Nyberg, Trustee, KHCAC

Mark your calendars for July 17th , 2010. This year’s gala for the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Art Center is going to be out of this world.

I sat with the gala chair last week and my jaw was dropping open at not only the theme which is “Midsummer Magic,” but the folks who have gotten involved to make it an event that will be “over the moon.”

As in our very first gala which was in October of 2009 (yes, we changed it to summer), there will be 400 seats available and because of the large number of guests there will be two shows. Last year we featured Connecticut’s Moses Pendleton’s Momix and it was a sensation. This year, yes, you guessed it, can’t tell you yet.

There will be cocktails with a silent auction, dinner and this year there will be dancing under the tent.

I have been told a little about this tent, and well, you’re just going to have to wait. Suffice it to say it will be something the likes of which Old Saybrook, Connecticut has never seen. How’s that for a tease?

Black tie will not be required…so put on the cocktail dress and come out.

Where can you find out more?

Go to the The Kate website of course and call the theater.

See you at The Kate!
Ann Nyberg, Trustee, KHCAC

It’s an event called “Hats Off to The Kate.” Get your tickets for the April 30th event now and make sure you bring your favorite hat, chapeaux, whatever, because there will be a prizes awarded for the best dressed.

There will be wine and food and some great entertainment.

Suzanne Tanner Meisel will be doing selections from her “Voices of Herstory.” It’s a millinery musical that you’ll love.

There are several clips of this show right here:
Suzanne Tanner Meisel Gallery. You’ll note all in the audience are wearing hats, just so fun.

Get your tickets now this is going to be a lot of fun.

You must call the box office for tickets to this event at 860-510-0453- sorry, online sales not available.

See you at The Kate!
Ann Nyberg, Trustee, KHCAC

Mark your calendars for April 14th (Wednesday) and get tickets for this one man show starring actor, Ed Asner.

The Emmy-Award- winning Asner will be taking the stage at The Kate as FDR in a one man show.

‘FDR” is taken from Dore Schary’s “Sunrise at Campobello” which played on Broadway in the 1950′s.

Asner is a seven-time Emmy Award winner for his portrayal of “Lou Grant on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.”

Asner as FDR follows the life of the iconic president as he reflects on his years in office, from inauguration to the trials of World War II.

See you at The Kate!
Ann Nyberg, Trustee, KHCAC