Set in the midst of the Vietnam War, A Piece Of My Heart follows six of the some 10,000 women that were posted to Vietnam fighting an entirely different kind of war: looking after wounded and injured soldiers in the hospitals. It is virtually unknown that women were deployed to Vietnam at all, and these untold stories of the unsung heroes of the war need to be heard.

The true stories of six courageous women sent to Vietnam and their struggle to make sense of a war that irrevocably changed them and a nation that shunned them. A work with the music and soul of a tumultuous era in our history. We watch these women make friends, love connections and a life in this world on constant red alert. And then to return home to a world they thought would have changed – but they only thing that did was them.

The Sunday, November 13th show will feature a post show talkback with two very special ladies who served in Vietnam, recounting their heroic stories for our audience.

New York City’s own Infinite Variety productions is set to perform the compelling and captivating historical piece A Piece Of My Heart by Shirley Lauro at New York City’s Tank Theatre two weekends in November from Friday the 11th to Sunday the 20th.

Show Dates: November 11, 2011 – November 20, 2011

Tickets are available online at: www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/202331

A Limited number of complimentary tickets are available to veterans. For information please contact Ashley Adelman at www.AAdelman07@gmail.com.

United States Marine Corps Band

Vietnam Veterans Plaza
at 55 Water Street

Tuesday, October 11, 2011
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

Military history has established empirically that musical units are an integral part of the military. The Second Marine Aircraft Wing Band, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, North Carolina, continues this fine tradition by representing one of the finest organizations in musical excellence. This ensemble of Marine musicians completes over 150 commitments annually and travels in excess of 30,000 miles. Throughout their travels, they uphold the old and honored Marine traditions of pride, professionalism, and esprit de corps.

United States Marine Corps Band
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War

Vietnam Veterans Plaza
at 55 Water Street

Wednesday, September 7, 2011
12:30 PM to 1:00 PM

A celebration of the 50th Anniversary of US involvement in the Vietnam War and in remembrance of all those who lost their lives.

Military history has established empirically that musical units are an integral part of the military. The Second Marine Aircraft Wing Band, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, North Carolina, continues this fine tradition by representing one of the finest organizations in musical excellence. This ensemble of Marine musicians completes over 150 commitments annually and travels in excess of 30,000 miles. Throughout their travels, they uphold the old and honored Marine traditions of pride, professionalism, and esprit de corps.

LOBBY PROMENADE
Adjacent to Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza

• 12:00 Noon -1:00 PM: Reading of Names of the 1,741 lost in Vietnam from New York City, as well as New Yorkers who have made the ultimate sacrifice since 9/11/2001.
• 1:00 – 2:30 PM Refreshments & Reunion
• 2:30 – 4:00 PM Ceremonial Event

Featuring:

• Paul Bucha – Medal of Honor Recipient, U.S. Army, Vietnam
• Recognition of Gold Star Family Members
• Presentation of proclamation from New York State (All Veterans in attendance will receive a personal copy)
• 319th U.S. Army Band
• United We Sing – Patriotic performers

INDOOR EVENT – RAIN OR SHINE
Indoor paid parking available on Old Slip (b/w Water & South Streets)

Please RSVP to 212.693.1476 or unitedwarveterans@gmail.com

Click here to print a flyer (Adobe PDF format)

Presented by the UNITED WAR VETERANS COUNCIL in partnership with all veterans organizations and agencies serving our Vietnam Veterans