Word: waldorf
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...murals on the walls were drawn by Ludwig Bemelmans, the illustrator of the Madeline children's books, and a pianist tickles the ivories here Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Another good choice is the Bull and Bear at The Waldorf-Astoria (570 Lexington Avenue, at 49th Street; 212-872-4900), where congenial, dapper bartenders will serve up a nice glass of Woodford Reserve...
...first awards ceremony took place at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City on March 16, 1950, co-sponsored by three other literary organizations in a coup of writers awarding other writers. Nelson Algren won in the fiction category for his tragic American hero story, The Man with the Golden Arm, William Carlos Williams in the poetry category for his work Paterson: Book III and Selected Poems, and Dr. Ralph Rusk in the nonfiction category for The Life of Ralph Waldo Emerson. The New York Times noted the following day that "of the principal prize winners only one, Mr. Algren...
...about scene stealers: Are they funnier than the star characters because they're not on screen as long? Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman all have the heavy lifting of story lines; Julien and the penguins (and a couple of cranky monkeys who serve as the movie's Statler and Waldorf) have only to shake their shtick, deliver their bright lines and get off. (Also, they're smaller in stature, hence cuter.) Liberated from the burden of consciences or backstories or any recognizable feelings; they have no obligation to audiences other than to make 'em laugh. In this comedy, they...
...it’s just a great honor. Even being in consideration for an award like this is a huge blessing.”As an award winner, Berry will receive an $18,000 scholarship and will be honored at the 2008 NFF Annual Awards Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. The ceremony will also include the induction of the 2008 College Football Hall of Fame.Each school is allowed to nominate one player for the award. Candidates must be seniors or graduate students in their final year of eligibility and have a grade point average...
...invited to attend the gathering of Catholic elites. The event itself is a strictly nonpartisan affair. However, the question of whether the Archdiocese extends an invitation to certain candidates has produced no small amount of political drama in past election years. Obama's presence on the dais at the Waldorf-Astoria is just one sign that this may be the Democrats' best year for Catholic support in decades...