Date 04/05/2017 - News People
Native New Yorker Tony Bennett was in his hometown on Wednesday to celebrate his prolific career as a singer and painter. Bennett is best known for his big band show tunes and traditonal pop standards, but he's also been painting throughout his long career. 40 of his paintings are now on view along with screenings of his performances at an exhibit titled " Tony Bennett: Celebrating 90 Years of Artistry." Bennett, who turned 90 in August said, "I've always done the two things that I love to do, which is sing and paint, and it's wonderful being honored about it."