Legendary singer Roberta Flack and leading theatrical producer Daryl Roth will receive the Town Hall 2017 Friend of the Arts Award. The Town Hall Friend of the Arts Award has been given annually since 1981 to individuals and institutions who, through their talents, efforts, and support of the arts, have contributed to the forward progress of our culture. The award presentation will take place at a dinner capping the 96th Annual Town Hall Gala Celebration on Sun Oct 22.  Earlier that day, the celebration will begin at 3:00 PM with a concert at Town Hall.  Cocktails, dinner, and the awards presentation will follow the concert at the Princeton Club. Admission to the dinner and award presentations is by invitation only to the Town Hall Family of Sustaining Members, other major contributors, and guests.  For more information, please visit TheTownHall.org. The 2017 Gala concert will mark the debut of The Town Hall Ensemble, a big band featuring some of New York City’s greatest musicians and composers, led by trumpeter/bandleader Steven Bernstein. The Town Hall Ensemble plays all genres and styles, from classical and jazz to samba and flamenco, and classic pieces as well as original compositions. Town Hall Ensemble’s inaugural performance will celebrate the origins of the hall and feature special guest musicians, artists, poets, and writers. Press contact: DKC/O&M (212/695-7400)...