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Performer teaches others with autism the art of comedy
For many people living with autism, it takes years to carve a place in life where they can thrive. But for Matt Kaiser, it took more than three decades for the diagnosis to come. Finding his niche was a much simpler journey. "I've found that when I...
Tags: Autism, Towson University, Colleges and Universities, Behavioral Conditions, Towson City Center
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Baltimore Improv Festival marks fifth anniversary
A fifth anniversary might not be the grandest of milestones, but it's nothing to laugh at — except in this case.
This weekend, the Baltimore Improv Festival marks its first five years with four days of activities at the Creative Alliance.
"It's...Tags: Festive Events, African Americans, Minority Groups, Painting, John Belushi
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A Second helping of not-so 'Dangerous' comedy
After drawing large crowds to Centerstage early this year with a Baltimore-spoofing blend of scripted skits and improv comedy, a famous troupe from Chicago has returned with a sequel featuring brand-new material. Although "The Second City: Charmed and...Tags: William Donald Schaefer, Improvisational Comedy (genre), Elections, Comedy (genre), Companies and Corporations
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Charm City gets Second City treatment
Let's face it. Baltimore is ripe for satirizing. We've probably got more offbeat people, more distinctive edifices, more colorful history and habits per block than any metropolitan area in the country. Oh yeah, and some crime.
The folks at Second City...Tags: Andrews Sisters (music group), Improvisational Comedy (genre), Elections, Comedy (genre), Hampden
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Thursday: Eat. Drink. Do.
For RedEyeEAT Chicago Craft Beer Week Pairings Owen & Engine 2700 N. Western Ave. 773-235-2930 Go a la carte with small plates including boneless chicken galantine stuffed with ramp-mushroom sausage ($7), which you can pair with Half Acre's The Hammer, the...Tags: 2 Broke Girls (tv program), CBS Corp., Memorial Day
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Toned down 'Today Show' hits Chicago
Big picture, not much went right for the “Today Show's” planned broadcast from Chicago this week. First, terrible, significant news happened in Oklahoma, meaning stars Matt Lauer and Savannah Guthrie would never make it to the live location...
Tags: Al Roker, Natalie Morales, Rahm Emanuel, New York City, Desirée Rogers
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Orlando Fringe review: 'The Humor Mill Orlando Presents Barack to the Drawing Board'
Zany premises and a few political jabs are part of the fun in "Barack to the Drawing Board," presented by The Humor Mill, a 5-year-old Orlando comedy troupe. Based on the improvised comedy styles made famous by the Second City in Chicago, "Barak" is a...
Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, Rick Scott, Holy Land Experience, Gatorland
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Hawks vs. Wings winning rivalry all around
Through the long and storied history of the Blackhawks and Red Wings —two of the National Hockey League's Original Six franchises — the teams have faced off 799 times. When they hit the ice for No. 800 in Game 1 of the Western Conference...
Tags: National Football League, Physiology, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Pistons, Chicago Blackhawks
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Orlando Fringe review: 'Happy Pink Girl Sings!'
Somehow, it's not too surprising that rainbows and unicorns are among the opening images in "Happy Pink Girl Sings!" Just as happily, however, the comedic-minded musical – written and performed by the Orlando team of Sarah A. Hanchar and her...
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NBC orders 'Ironside' remake, 'Chicago PD' and 'Undateable'
NBC continued to flesh out its 2013-14 schedule on Friday, ordering a remake of the 1960s and '70s detective drama "Ironside," plus a cop-show spin-off of "Chicago Fire." The network also added "Undateable," a young-adult sitcom starring Chris D'Elia as...
Tags: Television, NBC (tv network), Guys with Kids (tv program), Scrubs (tv program), 1600 Penn (tv program)
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More than a decade after 'SNL,' Tim Meadows still loves going live
The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ill."Oooohhh ... it's a lady!" Or, hang onto your Courvoisier, the love doctor will see us now. Four times, in fact: at 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday in downtown Bloomington's busiest wellness center, Laugh Comedy Club. Being The Ladies Man --...Tags: Michael Jackson, Darrell Hammond, 30 Rock (tv program), Bill Engvall, Lorne Michaels
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Comedian David Steinberg performs one-man show at Bucks Playhouse
As a young man, David Steinberg moved to Chicago from his native Winnipeg to study at the Yeshiva, a Jewish rabbinical school. But on the way he went to see Chicago's Second City comedy troupe and became so enamored with its style of stand-up, he...Tags: Music Theater, Jerry Seinfeld, Judaism, Curb Your Enthusiasm (tv program), Culture
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