New Novel Characterized by a Criminal Comedy of Errors
Questionable morality and good intentions characterize Our Friend Jimmie, a humorous and bighearted crime drama from James Sweat.
Outskirts Press Announces The Cold Wife, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Romantic Comedy Book from Springfield, NE Author Ruth Ann Nordin
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Cold Wife by Ruth Ann Nordin, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 paperback in the Romantic Comedy category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $13.95. The Cold Wife is also available in its 6 x 9 casebound edition for $21.95. The webpage at www.outskirtspress.com/thecoldwife was launched simultaneously with the book's publication.
The Comedy Club Reviews The World's Biggest Comedy Festival at Edinburgh Fringe 08
As the leading authority in the world of stand-up comedy, The Comedy Club casts an eager eye over the Comedy Festival at Edinburgh Fringe 08; from the 31st July - 25th August. Tracking the hottest comedians expected this year to the funniest named shows, it's all here in The Comedy Club review. Not going to the festival? You'll find the UK's best stand-up comedians performing at Comedy Club venues nationwide so you needn't miss out. Visit our show listings.
Comedian Gavin Jerome Signs On As Official Funny Guy For RacingJunk.com®
Gavin Jerome, professional comedian and track announcer for PINKS, the Speed Channel's hit TV show, has signed on as the official spokesperson for RacingJunk.com, the world's leading online classifieds for the performance racing industry. A seasoned veteran of both the entertainment and motorsports industries, Jerome will bring his singular brand of humor to the RacingJunk.com website and appear on behalf of RacingJunk.com at major track events throughout the 2008 racing season.
New Age Piano and Improvisation
There are so many areas in life where one must do things right. Thankfully, art is an area where great discoveries are made by making mistakes!Take improvisation for example.
The Worlds First Comedian?
If you ever saw Aristophanes live on stage, you must be sincerely old. That's because he appeared around 400 B.
Brian Scolaro's Comedy Podcast "A Complete Waste of Time" Comes to XM
Handheld Comedy signs distribution agreement with XM Satellite Radio for popular comedy podcast.
Aussie Comedy-SciFi Writer Wins American Literary Award
Australian comedy science fiction writer Ian Taylor, author of the popular Spindle series, has just won the 2007 Indie Excellence Award for Science Fiction. Spindle has won other awards and accolades and is in development for television; the author seeks representation.
Standup Comedians Its Not Just Jokes
Some people might say you are witty. When making a joke your friends seem to laugh. It seems it is something you take pleasure in doing and when people chuckle sometimes it is the ultimate prize. You believe you value comedy, and you should go to the next stage by becoming a professional comedian.
Lake of the Torches Resort Casino Culminates Month-Long 11th Birthday Celebration With Comedian Bill Engvall
Lake of the Torches Resort Casino culminates month-long
11th Birthday Celebration with comedian Bill Engvall.
The Art of Pain -Indie Dark Comedy Attacks Chicago with Ninjas, Zombies
Slashing its way into the indie film scene, The Art of Pain will sneak preview at the historic Music Box Theatre on May 24th in Chicago. Written and directed by Matt Brookens, the film has built early buzz with its recent win at the Sunscreen Film Festival as well as a five star review from Filmthreat.com.
Top Comedy Troupe Set To Perform New Theater Showcase
The Misplaced Comedy Troupe sets sights on their New Theater Showcase, featuring "Interactive Video". The performance will make its debut at Sarasota's Backlot Theater, in Florida, November 9th, 10th & 11th.
The Comedy Smalls 2008 Host and Judging Panel Announcement
The Comedy Smalls in association with Paramount Comedy announces that Time Out Comedy winner and Edinburgh Fringe favourite Stephen K Amos, will be part of the judging panel scrutinising the 2008 comedy short film entries. Amos will also host the Awards Show at the Truman Brewery in June.
Comedy Film Short is the Hot Ticket at Summer Film Festivals -- Owning Mahowny Scribe, Maurice Chauvet
Maurice Chauvet, best known for the screenplay adaptation Owning Mahowny (Sony Classics, 2003) has a side-splitting comedy short and a packed schedule on the 2007 film festival circuit. Short film "Three-Fifty" is being snatched up by festivals here, there and everywhere.
Comedians can now access new online website which helps showcase comic talents
Toronto, ON February 4, 2007 ? Canada is a land of funny people. Whether it is the experience of bitter cold winters and short summers or living above the most powerful nation in the world and feeling like the younger sibling seeking attention, we have cultivated an amazing community of incredible comedy talent.
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Comic Mom, Barred from Hollywood Comedy Club for Breastfeeding Her Infant, to Perform for La Leche League International Founders' Dinner
(PRWEB) October 11, 2006 -- In the midst of a government-funded Ad Council campaign that touts “Babies were born to be breastfed,” Tricia Shore was only trying to do what was best for her child when she placed the sleeping infant in a sling and strode into the Los Angeles club where she was booked to perform for a comedy showcase. The male employee guarding the door, however, allegedly asked a female employee to tell the club’s management that “a breastfeeding woman wants to perform." The management, via the female employee, relayed the message that Shore could not perform her showcase because the baby was with her. Shore had been scheduled to perform since before her then-three-month-old son was born. This information took Shore by surprise because she had been performing onstage with her son since he was one month old.
Rejected by the Hollywood comedy club, the Comic Mom was welcomed by La Leche League and other mom-friendly organizations. Promom.org started a boycott against the comedy club that barred her.
When La Leche League searched for someone to entertain at their International Founders' Dinner, they found a unique match in the Comic Mom. "I've performed for La Leche League conferences before," said Shore, "and they are truly my kinda folks! But to entertain the people who started the organization--awesome!" The Breastfeeding Comic Mom of three young sons will kick off the dinner celebrating the Fiftieth Anniversary of La Leche League International.
"I am honored that La Leche League wants me to perform at the Founders’ Dinner. What I love about performing for La Leche League is that no one there ever asks me what the comedy club's gatekeeper asked me the night that I was barred: 'What is the medical term for what you're doing with that baby?' I think everyone at the La Leche League Founders' Dinner will know that it's called breastfeeding."
Since 1956, La Leche League International, a non-profit organization, has provided education, information, support and encouragement to women who choose to breastfeed. Each month, accredited volunteer counselors assist over 300,000 mothers worldwide through meetings and telephone support. LLLI is recognized by the World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics as expert in the field. For more information on attending the La Leche League Founders’ Dinner, please call Judy Torgus at 847-592-7555 or 847-519-7730 x 247.
In addition to performing comedy about breastfeeding and other momly stuff, Shore has recently written an essay in a book published by La Leche League, "Hirkani's Daughters: Women Who Scale Modern Mountains to Combine Breastfeeding and Working," edited by Jennifer Hicks. She is also editing a collection of funny breastfeeding essays from moms around the world called "The Breastfeeding Diaries," due to arrive in stores in November 2007.
You can hear a podcast of Shore talking with Elizabeth Lewin about her breastfeeding and comedy experiences:http://www.laleche.org/podcasts.html#triciashore
You can also read the letter of boycott that www.promom.org sent to the comedy club: http://www.promom.org/3min/3min_laughfactory_March05.html
The Comic Mom is available for interviews.
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