Tracy Newman, Emmy and Peabody Award winner for co-writing the historic “coming out” episode of the “Ellen” TV Series, brings her special brand of original acoustic folk songs to Beth Fitchet Wood's Songwriter Night at the Marine Tavern (214 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach) on Tues., Feb. 26th 8:00 – 10:30 PM. Along with producing and writing for TV series “Cheers,” “The Nanny,” “Hiller and Diller” and “The Drew Carey Show,” Newman co- created “According to Jim” and is also a founding member of The Groundlings improvisation group. She received critical acclaim for her CD, “A Place in the Sun” and has just released her second CD, “I Just See You.” For more information visit her website at: http://www.tracynewman.com