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The U.S. Comedy Arts Festival Returns to Aspen, Colorado

Celebinit.com — Mon, 09 May 2011 08:21:09 +0000

The U.S. Comedy Arts Festival Returns to Aspen, Colorado

Aspen, Colorado (PRWEB) January 28, 2007

The U.S. Comedy Arts Festival returns to Aspen, Colorado February 28th to April 4th. Since USCAF’s inception in 1995, the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen has become known as a primary launching pad for comedic talent and for hosting one-of-a-kind events such as reunions of Swingers!, Monty Python, SCTV, s** and the City, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Saturday Night Live, as well as of the casts of The Larry Sanders Show, Cheers, Animal House, Waiting for Guffman and In Living Color; The AFI Star Awards to Goldie Hawn, Jim Carrey, Diane Keaton, Mike Myers, Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David, Steve Martin, Billy Crystal, Albert Brooks, Rob Reiner, Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg; the original The Simpsons Live, and the Freedom of Speech Awards which have honored Russell Simmons and Def Comedy Jam, George Carlin, Bill Maher, d*** Gregory, The Smothers Brothers, Michael Moore, August Wilson and Garry Trudeau.

Highlights of the USCAF main events this year include Entourage: Behind the Scenes with cast Kevin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara, and Emmy Winner and recent Golden Globe winner Jeremy Piven, executive producer and creator Doug Ellin and executive producer Stephen Levinson, The Rickles Project, a John Landis documentary based on the legendary Don Rickles and a special screening of FOX’s The Winner with Rob Corddry. New to this year’s festival is the “USCAF Pinnacle Award,” presented to Don Rickles.

The famous Wheeler Opera House will play host to a headliner series this year, kicking off with George Carlin celebrating his 50th year in comedy, Steven Wright and Katt Williams. Stephen Colbert and Blake Edwards will also be honored at the 13th anniversary of the prestigious comedy festival.

For Aspen vacation rentals, ResortQuest Aspen/Snowmass and the Inn at Aspen are the places to scout out when looking for the ideal Aspen lodging during the Festival.

The Inn at Aspen Resort & Conference Hotel, at the base of Buttermilk Mountain, home of the X-Games, is the perfect destination whether you are looking for a corporate retreat, wedding, family reunion, or simply looking for a nice Aspen vacation. With 122 rooms, over 5,000 square feet of meeting space, Elkhorn Restaurant and bar, banquet facilities, outdoor heated pool, hot tub and workout facilities, The Inn at Aspen Resort & Conference Hotel, managed by ResortQuest, is the ideal place if you are planning a group event, banquet or have catering needs.

About ResortQuest

ResortQuest, one of the nation’s leading vacation rental and resort real estate companies, provides a one-stop resource in North America’s premier resort destinations, ResortQuest.com. ResortQuest is the largest marketer and management company of vacation condominiums and vacation rentals in the U.S. and Canada, based on a portfolio of nearly 17,000 properties, from Outer Banks vacation rentals to Destin condos, with a combined real estate value estimated at approximately $ 7 billion. ResortQuest Real Estate is one of the nation’s leading real estate companies focusing exclusively on resort properties, offering superior brokerage services in the country’s premier beach, ski and golf destinations. ResortQuest employs more than 4,000 people and is owned and operated by g****** Entertainment Co. (NYSE: GET), one of the largest and fastest growing companies in the hospitality and entertainment industries, based in Nashville, Tenn., that also owns and operates g****** Hotels and the Grand Ole Opry. For more information, visit ResortQuest.com or GaylordEntertainment.com.

For more information, please contact Katie Provot, Marketing Manager,ResortQuest Aspen Snowmass 970.544.3305

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Las Vegas Central Rotary Club Comedy & Variety Show Fundraiser

Celebinit.com — Mon, 09 May 2011 08:20:57 +0000

Las Vegas Central Rotary Club Comedy & Variety Show Fundraiser

The Las Vegas Central Rotary Club Presents their first annual comedy variety extravaganza to benefit their local community service and youth projects. Tickets are .95 and included 1 drink. Pre show reception at 7:30 with finger food. Bar/food service available during show. The show stars award-winning comedian Don Barnhart who is one of the top comedians working today along with the magic and illusions of Kyle Knight and Mistie. You may not know Barnhart by name but you will recognize his face as you have seen him on TV and film as well as headlining the top comedy clubs in Las Vegas for years. He is also a favorite at the top comedy clubs across the country and cruise ships around the world. In 2010, Don Barnhart received the International Performing Artist Bob Hope Award for his continued service performing and producing comedy shows for the troops stationed overseas. Barnhart has been performing and producing comedy shows for the troops around the world since his first USO tour back in 1992. He has been everywhere from Bosnia to Afghanistan. Don combines well written, topical material and delivers it with a fast paced, high energy and animated improvisational flair that keeps audiences of all ages howling with laughter and coming back for more. Audiences say, Barnhart has the wit and insight of George Carlin with the energy, delivery and characters of Robin Williams making Don funny on so many different levels. Barnhat has been seen on almost every major comedy show and was hand picked for The Ice House’s 50th Anniversary All Star TV Special. He’s been seen on MTV, Star Search, Evening At The Improv and has been featured on ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC. Don can be heard regularly on The Bob and Tom Show and XM/Sirius Satellite Radio.

When:

2011-05-28 20:30:00, 2011-05-28 22:00:00

Performers:

Las Vegas Central Rotary Club Comedy & Variety Show Fundraiser

Venue:
WOLF THEATER – Clarion Hotel & Casino – (formally) Greek Isles

Las Vegas
NV
89109
United States

29.95 – 29.95 USD

Source: Eventful

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No Joke: Pandora Adds 10,000 Comedy Clips

Celebinit.com — Mon, 09 May 2011 08:20:17 +0000

No Joke: Pandora Adds 10,000 Comedy Clips

The Music Genome Project meets George Carlin: 700 comedians take the stage in Pandora’s free, music recommendation and streaming service.

George Carlin story on PC Magazine via Yahoo! News

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George Carlin Tickets – The Comedy Legend Still Packs ‘Em In

Celebinit.com — Mon, 09 May 2011 08:20:13 +0000

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George Carlin Tickets – The Comedy Legend Still Packs ‘Em In

Article by Jay Nault

George Carlin tickets, over the years, have not only been in demand, but their availability has also created much controversy in different places around the country. Carlin is as polarizing as any comedic figure in history, and people either love or despise his in-your-face brand of ultra-honest and unapologetic style of humor. Carlin is widely known for mercilessly ripping aspects of society that annoy him, and he’s been doing so for more than 40 years. Below we’ll take a look at his life and how he came to be the figure that he is today.

George Dennis Carlin was born on May 12, 1937 in New York City. He was raised by his mother, who left his father when he was two, and he grew up in the neighborhood of Morningside Heights, which Carlin later dubbed, “White Harlem,” as he simply felt it sounded tougher and was a more accurate reflection of the sometimes-difficult area in which he spent his youth.

Carlin was never what many would consider a “normal” child, as he had his smart-allecky attitude almost from birth. He dropped out of school when he was 14 and split his time between working dead-end jobs and running around on the local streets with his friends.

When he was old enough, Carlin joined the Air Force and was trained as a radar technician. However, his military career was no more successful than his academic endeavors, and he was discharged from the Air Force in 1957 without fulfilling his commitment after being dubbed an “unproductive airman by his superior officers.

It was while Carlin was in the Air Force that he got his first taste of performing comedy. He appeared regularly as a disc jockey on a Shreveport radio station, and he began to write and perform comedy routines on the air. These popular performances led Carlin to local comedy clubs, where he soon gathered a loyal following. His time in Louisiana was the first time that George Carlin tickets created a high level of interest.

Carlin’s performances created a lot of interest, and he soon gained national notice and began to appear on nationally televised programs, including the Ed Sullivan Show. Several of his regular routines became famous, or infamous, depending on the listener’s perspective, and his profanity-filled style also soon gained the notice of federal regulators.

Carlin’s career has not been devoid of controversy. His most infamous routine was entitled, “Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television,” and this routine created a firestorm of controversy. It all came to a head in 1972, when Carlin was performing at Summerfest in Milwaukee. He decided to perform his most famous routine, and was arrested for violating local obscenity laws.

Since those early, polarizing days, Carlin has maintained his style, and a more accepting public has generally embraced him. He continues to perform at venues around the country, and if you want a night of belly laughter as nearly every aspect of American society is examined, George Carlin tickets are just what you need.

About the Author

Written by Jay Nault, sponsored by http://www.stubhub.com. StubHub sells George Carlin tickets, sports tickets, concert tickets, theater tickets and more to just about any event in the world.

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