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Mar 26 2024
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6 Terrific Specials From 6 Very Different Comics, Streaming Now
Wearing a bow tie, pocket handkerchief, crop top and shorts, Jenny Slate stands on a shiny circular platform on the distressed BAM Harvey theater stage. It’s an image of sharp contrasts, the kind you find in her comedy, where commonplace subjects are imbued with manic, absurd charisma. Her version of relatable is asking: “You know that one feeling when you can tell you’re going to pass away?”
New York Times (News)Mar 26 2024
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Wellnitz departs Big Brothers Big Sisters, joins CrossWinds as development manager
Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Lyon County is looking for a new leader. Director Jacque Wellnitz has accepted a role as development manager at CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness. She says her work at Big Brothers Big Sisters will dovetail well with her new role. Wellnitz became director in 2021, following Dena Russell in that role. She thanked Big Brothers Big Sisters for the
KVOEMar 16 2024
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Joe Pera
Pera is best known for his Adult Swim series, Joe Pera Talks With You, which The LA Times refers to as ‘TV’s quietest, most artful comedy’. He has performed his subdued stand-up on Conan, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Comedy Central. After his animated special Joe Pera Talks You to Sleep (which many have found to work), he followed up with other projects for Adult Swim including Joe Pera
Denver WestwordMar 24 2024
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Puzzling home for sale was built around climbable feature in Utah. But don’t climb it
In the 2001 fantasy comedy “Shrek,” the lovable sidekick Donkey is walking along, annoying Shrek when he randomly stops to admire — of all things — a big rock. “It’s amazing what you’ve done with such a modest budget,” he says, voiced by Eddie Murphy. “I like that boulder. That is a nice boulder.” That just happens to be a perfect way to describe the enormous feature this house in Utah
The Sacramento BeeMar 25 2024
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Don’t feed the plants! ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ devours Ford’s Theatre in DC
It began as a 1960 horror comedy flick directed by Roger Corman before Alan Menken and Howard Ashman adapted it into an off-Broadway musical that hit the big screen in 1986 directed by Muppet master Frank Oz. “I grew up listening to WTOP,” actress Chani Wereley said. “Hey, mom, I know you’re listening in the car.” “You do not want to miss this show,” actor Derrick D. Truby Jr. said. “We have
WTOPMar 24 2024
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'Clue' production full of mystery, intrigue and fun, set to open April 9 in Columbus
Was it Miss Scarlet, with the lead pipe, in the library? Or Colonel Mustard, with the candlestick, in the conservatory? Did Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, Professor Plum or Mrs. White use the dagger, revolver, rope or wrench to commit the dastardly deed? Maybe the butler did it. Fans of Hasbro’s classic board game may already have a clue or two about “Clue,” whose national tour runs April 9-14 at
The Columbus DispatchMar 25 2024
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Comedian Tom Segura adds Oct. 4 Schottenstein Center show to world tour
Tom Segura, one of today’s biggest touring comedians, has added more than 20 shows to his sellout global comedy tour including a stop at the Schottenstein Center on Oct. 4. Presale tickets will be available at 10 a.m. Wednesday and general sales will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at tomsegura.com/tour. Sharp-edged wit:Comedian Bill Burr to bring controversial humor to Schottenstein Center in May
The Columbus DispatchMar 25 2024
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See a preview show at Portland Stage and save a few bucks
Did you know that you can attend Portland Stage shows just before they open at a slightly discounted price? The upcoming comedy “Clyde’s,” about a diner run by former convicts, is officially running April 5-24, but there’s a pair of preview performances at 7:30 p.m. April 3 and 4. Tickets are between $20 and $40 for those two shows, while other performances cost between $25 and $67. There are
Portland Press HeraldMar 23 2024
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10th Oklahoma Jewish Film Festival returns with world cinema exploring Jewish identity
The 10th edition of the Oklahoma Jewish Film Festival is set to return to the Circle Cinema from April 7 through April 11. The festival includes seven films in five days with films from around the world that are said to explore themes of Jewish identity and culture in a variety of genres including comedy, drama, documentary, and narrative cinema. The festival is a partnership between the
KTUL 8Mar 22 2024
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Groove through the Delaware Valley this weekend: Cherry blossom views, City Winery Philadelphia, "Frozen"
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It's finally the weekend, Philadelphia! While this Saturday is sure to be a wet one, there are still many events going on in the greater Philadelphia area that you can enjoy while staying dry inside. From comedy shows at The Fillmore and Punch Line Philly to rocking out at City Winery Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley will be the place you'll want to stay in this weekend
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