New York City native Lionel R. Shockness returns to legendary piano bar / restaurant Don’t Tell Mama (on Restaurant Row) in Manhattan with “Awakening(s)…Mixologist to Psychologist ” a three-show engagement of music, storytelling, laughter, and reflection—about relationships, transformation, and the unexpected paths that lead us to who we are meant to become. Thursday, September 24th @ 7pm, Sunday, September 27th @ 4pm and Wednesday, October 7th @ 7pm. Admission is $25.00 with a $20,00 minimum which must include two drinks per person – cash only. For reservations go to: www.donttellmamanyc.com/ . Lionel is a veteran of the city’s cabaret scene (Sweetwater’s, The Duplex ) and “Awakening(s)” is directed by Lina Koutrakos with musical director Gregory Toroian, Tom Hubbard (bass) and David Silliman (drums). Don’t Tell Mama is located at 343 West 46th Street. Subway: A, C, E to Times Square, N, Q, R to 49th Street. For more details, contact: 212) 757-0788. / info@donttellmamanyc.com