Tony Bennett: In Words and Music at Hofstra

Join author David Evanier, music critic Will Friedwald, broadcaster Anthony DiFlorio, concert promoter Len Triola and Patsy’s Restaurant co-owner Sal Scognamillo for a round-table discussion exploring the music of Tony Bennett, at a celebration honoring the great entertainer, at Hofstra University, Sunday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m. Evanier, author of the recently released biography “All the Things You Are: The Life of Tony Bennett,” leads the panel in a review of

Bennett’s life and career.

This special tribute features performances by the Rags To Riches Quartet, along with guest vocalists Eric Comstock, Lynn DiMenna, Sarah Partridge, David Guidice, Sean Sullivan, and Bob Spiotto, executive producer of Hofstra Entertainment. There will also be a book sale and signing of “All The Things You Are.”

Tickets are $15, $13 seniors and students; available at (516) 463-6644.

Hofstra University’s Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center, South Campus, Hempstead.