Today, January 23rd
“STAR TREK: PICARD” PREMIERES ON CBS ALL ACCESS. Sir Patrick Stewart’s initial fears that the role of Jean-Luc Picard would become an albatross around his neck proved baseless. In fact, since first taking the role, he has (among other things) starred on Broadway and the West End in “Macbeth” and “Waiting for Godot,” won an Olivier Award, and been knighted!
Star Trek creator, Gene Roddenberry, told Stewart that he envisioned Picard as a “Horatio Hornblower-type character”—a heroic voyager. It’s a tribute to his acting chops that over the seven seasons that “Star Trek: The Next Generation” aired, his Captain became much, much more. And tonight, fans can join him on his next chapter… or should I say voyage.
THE GRAMMYS ANNOUNCE THEIR “MUSIC EDUCATOR AWARD” WINNER. Many of music’s biggest stars owe their success to inspiring and committed teachers. The ones that first put an instrument in their hands or helped them find their confidence on stage. Happily, the Recording Academy® recognizes them. This year, 10 music teachers from across nine states (out of an initial 3,300 nominations!) have been announced as finalists. The winner will be flown to LA to attend the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards® this weekend, with the remaining 9 finalists receiving a $1,000 honorarium. And ALL 10 finalists’ schools will receive matching grants.
Visit grammyintheschools.com to join the fight to maintain music education in schools, nominate someone for the 2021 Award, or simply see this year’s winner.
ATTEND AN ORIENTATION FOR “PETS ARE WONDERFUL SUPPORT” (PAWS NY). The grassroots organization, which offers pet-care “house calls” to clients who are struggling to tend to their furry friends alone, is meeting this evening in midtown Manhattan. Volunteers (18 years old+) are asked to make a minimum commitment of one visit per week for at least 6 months. Tasks range from walking dogs to transporting pets to the vet. Light snacks/beverages provided; please bring a copy of your photo id. www.pawsny.org.
January 23rd, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
City Meals on Wheels offices (a partner organization)
355 Lexington Ave. (between 40th & 41st St.), 3rd Floor
Interested in Becoming a Client? Or referring someone? Contact PAWS NY by email: referrals@pawsny.org or phone: (212) 203 - 4760, Ext. 302.