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Television Academy Foundation Announces New Board Members

The Television Academy Foundation has named four new members to its board of directors: Scott Evans, entertainment journalist, television personality and host of Access Hollywood; Alix Jaffe, executive vice president, television, at Village Roadshow Entertainment Group; Paula Williams Madison, and more.
Project Angel Food LEAD WITH LOVE Telethon Raises Over $1.1 Million

The program opened with a surprise greeting from Ringo Starr and from that point on, donations poured in by phone, online, and text…and they're still coming in. They sent out a call for love, and Los Angeles answered with donations big and small. People calling in were not only giving $5, $10, $100, they were telling stories to volunteers about the son they lost to AIDS, or their own cancer battle, or their friend who has survived because of Project Angel Food.
Duke Energy Center and African American Cultural Festival Announce Partnership and Virtual Black History Month Program

Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts and the African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County (AACF) announce their new annual partnership which will feature four co-produced events. The events will focus on bringing the community together while honoring African American culture and heritage.
New Sketch Comedy Album WALL AND COUCH from Shortweird Radio to Launch

Toronto-based comedian Marcel St. Pierre is known primarily as an improvisor, but one of his first loves is sketch comedy. Back in 2003, he put together a dream team of some of the Toronto's best in a series of weekend writing and recording sessions in a north end studio.
WILL AND GRACE Stars Join The Lead With Love: Project Angel Food Emergency Telethon

Project Angel Food's LEAD WITH LOVE Emergency Telethon has added more exciting people to the roster, answering the call to help raise much needed funds in support of the growing demand due to COVID-19.  
LEAD WITH LOVE: Project Angel Food Emergency Telethon Live Announced June 27

The COVID-19 pandemic has had such a powerful impact on every industry. Project Angel Food started during the AIDS pandemic in 1989 and continues to operate to serve the Los Angeles community during COVID-19.
Rachelle Elie is Back in Toronto With RAG BAG CABARET

Comedian and award winning clown Rachelle Elie is back in Toronto hosting another fabulous event - It's time for a Cabaret my friends! Come enjoy a night of naughtiness, effervescence & titillating fun! Naughty door prizes from Chocolaterie & Good For her.
Ring In The New Year With Air Farce New Year's Eve On CBC

AIR FARCE, one of the most acclaimed homegrown comedy troupes, is turning 45. The Farce will be celebrating this landmark anniversary skewering the biggest news stories, events, people, and pop culture phenomena of the year with its longstanding year-end ritual AIR FARCE NEW YEAR'S EVE, premiering Monday, December 31 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC, with an encore broadcast later the same evening at 12:10 a.m. (12:40 NT).
Celebrate Valentine's Day with the RAG BAG Cabaret 2/10 in Toronto!

Hello lovely Rag Baggers! The Valentine's Day RAG BAG is fast approaching and we are thrilled to announce our stellar line- up. Bodacious BURLESQUE Goddess Zyra Lee Vanity, Mighty Mistress of MAGIC Rosemary Reid, Humorous TAP Stylings of Christel Bartelse, Sultry SONGSTRESS Cheryl White, BOYLESQUE Adonis Babe El Toro & Surprise Guests!
AIR FARCE NEW YEAR'S EVE to Celebrate 25th Anniversary Broadcast

A comedy staple for Canadians looking for homegrown laughs, AIR FARCE is one of the most popular and enduring comedy troupes in the country skewering the biggest news stories, events, people, and pop culture phenomena of the year.This year, the Farce's long-standing New Year's Eve tradition celebrates 25 years on television. AIR FARCE NEW YEAR'S EVE premieres Sunday, December 31 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC with an encore broadcast later the same night at 12:05 a.m. (12:35 NT).
Local Women Leaders Set for Conversations Alongside RLT's GRACE FOR PRESIDENT

During the upcoming run of Grace for President at the North Carolina Museum of History, Raleigh Little Theatre will host a series of conversations with local women leaders.
Local Women Leaders Set for Conversations Alongside RLT's GRACE FOR PRESIDENT

During the upcoming run of Grace for President at the North Carolina Museum of History, Raleigh Little Theatre will host a series of conversations with local women leaders.
AIR FARCE CANADA 150 Premieres 7/1 on CBC

Making Canadians laugh for over four decades, AIR FARCE pulls out all the stops for the country's 150th birthday, capturing the patriotic spirit of the sesquicentennial celebrations in 60 funny, fast-paced minutes. For its first-ever summer special, and for the first time in AIR FARCE history, the whole country will come together to watch at the exact same time - no delays and no time shifting. AIR FARCE CANADA 150 premieres Saturday, July 1, 2017, at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT on CBC with an encore broadcast on Monday, July 3 at 8:00 PM (8:30 PM NT).
Dave Bidini, Alex Lifeson, Gavin Crawford Set for HELLO! THUNDER BAY at TOsketchfest

The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival (TOsketchfest) is proud to present an evening of comedy and music with HELLO! THUNDER BAY! on Monday, March 7 at the Randolph Theatre, plus over 70 sketch comedy troupes at the 2016 Festival. The 11th Anniversary TOsketchfest will present the best sketch comedy in North America March 3-13, 2016.
Ross Petty to Present PETER PAN IN WONDERLAND, Begin. Today

Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning, and then a quick turn into the Elgin Theatre is where Ross Petty Productions' PETER PAN in WONDERLAND, The 20th Anniversary Family Musical PANto-monium will call home from November 27, 2015 to January 3, 2016.
Ross Petty to Present PETER PAN IN WONDERLAND, Begin. 11/27

Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning, and then a quick turn into the Elgin Theatre is where Ross Petty Productions' PETER PAN in WONDERLAND, The 20th Anniversary Family Musical PANto-monium will call home from November 27, 2015 to January 3, 2016.
BWW Reviews: IDAHO LAUGH FEST, The Name Says It All

What do you think of when you hear Idaho? Boise, maybe? Potatoes? well, now you can add comedy to that list. Idaho now has it's very own annual Laugh Fest. Megan Bryant took it upon herself to create and do the arrangements for the First Annual IDAHO LAUGH FEST, with the help of a few local comedians. They should all be commended for putting together such a GREAT comedy filled event.

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