Kathryn W. Stein Memorial Concert: Christine Ebersole & The Aaron Weinstein Trio

About This Concert

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Kathryn W. Stein

This concert is made possible by a bequest from Kathryn W. Stein. A longtime member of the 92Y Himan Brown Senior Program (then known as “60+”) and a lifelong patron of the arts, Miss Stein was born in New York City in 1906 to a life of wealth and privilege. Her grandfather owned the largest steam ship company on Lake Michigan, and her father was the US partner in the Patek Phillippe Watch Company. Yet both her parents instilled in her a deep commitment to service, and after attending Vasar College, Miss Stein spent her life involved in many charitable causes and contributing to dozens of organizations.

At her death, Miss Stein make several significant bequests to favorite organizations, including the American Red Cross of New York, the Southern Poverty Law Center and 92Y. Since she was particularly passionate about music, her generous legacy to 92Y supports this annual concert and extensive music programming for seniors. She is fondly remembered by those who knew her for elegance, dry wit and love of people. .

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92Y Himan Brown Senior Program

With a vibrant membership of nearly 700, the 92Y Himan Brown Senior Program offers a wide variety of classes, activities and special events to active men and women over 60. Under the directorship of Jo Frances Brown since 1996, Program has courses in such areas as art, music, dance, literature, language, world events, digital photography, computers and physical education, as well as discussion groups and holiday celebrations.

Excursions to points of interest in and around New York, social action, theater opportunities, intergenerational programming and volunteer opportunities are all part of membership benefits. Members also receive discounted tickets to 92Y lectures, readings and concerts.

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Artist Bios

Christine Ebersole

Making her second appearance on a Kathryn W. Stein Memorial Concert, Christine Ebersole has captivated audiences for over 30 years. She has received two Tony Awards for Best Actress in a Musical: for Grey Gardens and the hit revival of 42nd Street. Her other Broadway shows include Blithe Spirit, Steel Magnolias and Dinner at Eight.

As a film actress, Ms. Ebersole starred in this past April’s The Big Wedding, with an all-star cast, and her other hit movies range from Amadeus to Tootsie. She currently stars in the TBS comedy “Sullivan and Son” and has made numerous appearances on PBS and guest appearances on “Royal Pains,” “Ugly Betty” and “Law and Order: SVU,” among others.

Ms. Ebersole has appeared in concert halls throughout the country. Most recently, she performed in the concert version of the opera The Grapes of Wrath at Carnegie Hall. Her latest CD is Christine Ebersole Sings Noël Coward, and this fall she and Aaron Weinstein will make a recording of “Strings Attached.” Her website is christineebersole.com.

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Aaron Weinstein

Aaron Weinstein is one of the leading jazz musicians of his generation. As a featured soloist, Aaron has performed at Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Birdland, Blue Note, Wolftrap, and abroad at jazz festivals in Europe and Israel. He has performed and recorded with such jazz icons as Les Paul, Bucky Pizzarelli, Scott Hamilton, Dick Hyman, Dave Frishberg, Ken Peplowski and Annie Ross. He has written arrangements for vocalists including Miss Ebersole, Linda Lavin and the Manhattan Transfer’s Janis Siegel. Aaron is a also respected classical and jazz mandolinist.

Aaron is the recipient of a New York City Nightlife Award and Bistro Award. With the release of his Arbors Records debut, A Handful of Stars, Aaron became the youngest jazz musician to have recorded as leader on this prestigious jazz label. In addition to his musical career, Aaron is a bow tie rights activist. His website is aaronweinstein.net.

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