That was what “The Ed Sullivan Show” was first titled and in fact the name of the opening theme song. The show ran from 1948 to 1971 for 22 years and was well known to World War II and the baby boomer generations. So many breakthrough performances were launched in this vaudeville-type platform featuring virtually every type of performer. Remember watching the Beatles? Elvis Presley (from the waist up)? And who could forget little Topo Gigio?
On Bowen we’re lucky to have our own “Toast of the Town” show - the annual BICC Fall Coffee House is coming up 7 pm on Saturday, November 1, at Cates Hill Chapel. Already well established and running for over a decade, this favored variety show features musicians, singers, poets and other talented island performers, many of whom belong to the Bowen Island Community Choir. It’s an evening that never disappoints and usually offers quite a few nice surprises. Tickets are available at the door which opens at 6:45 p.m. Seating is limited, so come early. In fact, the popularity of the show has given rise to a second Coffee House that is being planned for Spring 2015.
By the way, during the evening you’ll be treated to a couple of songs by the BICC Choir ensemble, one of which is the popular “Cups” performed at their concert last April.
