NOVEMBER SHOWS NOV 3-6
DR. GONZO
Dr. Gonzo’s performances combine stand-up comedy & classic rock parodies. When he’s not touring with top musical acts, he is headlining major comedy clubs across America.
NOV 10-13 VIC HENLEY
Using his good Southern “good ol’ boy” persona to first charm his audience, Vic Henley wins them over entirely with his well-crafted humor. His improvisational ability, quick wit, and high energy have earned him the reputation as one of the country’s fastest rising comedians. His appearance has been described as “a cross between Opie Taylor and Don Rickles, or a “potent concoction of innocence and devilment.”
NOV 17-20 JOHN MORGAN
Got a question? Problem? Need advice? The “Ragin’ Cajun” is here to help! Get your head out of the dark and help yourself with John Morgan’s Comedy Therapy. WAY cheaper than a shrink and definitely more affordable than an attorney! John’s confident demeanor and honest approach to life is refreshingly original. John dares to talk boldly about real issues. Whether he is speaking about children or relationships, his comedy comes from the heart.
NOV 25-26 MICHAEL BLACKSON DR. AMY YAROCH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE GRETCHEN SWANSON CENTER FOR NUTRITION (LEFT), WITH OMAHA FOOD DAY CHAMPION TAMMY YARMON the work and our office staff who provide support for our schools.” She said she enjoys using local produce and putting money back into the economy and on a much larger scale, she is happiest buying products made in the USA. “There are certain times of the year I know I have to buy outside of the state but when I can, as much as possible, I use local food,” she said. Yarmon enjoys working with different community organizations like the Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition and Hunger Free Heartland. She said it is an honor to work with people who are passionate about kids and who want to do the right thing. According to Yarmon, winning the honor felt great. She said it was nice to know that she was part of this group of people all nominated by others.
“I don’t feel I was better than anyone else. Everyone who was in that group is an advocate and passionate about what they do. I felt honored that I was the one chosen to be Food Day Champion this year. I certainly didn’t expect it,” she said. Yarmon is a big advocate for keeping funding in Nebraska. She would rather the money they spend on produce and other food go to local businesses and people. “We try to keep the money rolling in our state. Plus, when you take a look at produce, it doesn’t have to travel as far. It’s important we spend the money here instead of someplace else. We have people here at OPS who are passionate about what they do. And what we here at OPS can do to help people with our passion is just outstanding,” she said. ,
SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT He has been called one of the most original stand-up comics in the country, and his performances leave audiences laughing in tears. Michael Blackson, aka, ‘The African King of Comedy’, has been entertaining audiences all across the country and around the globe for more than a decade. Inspired by the stand-up comedy of Eddie Murphy, Blackson began to develop his comedic talent in 1992 in the unkind comedy clubs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
DEC 1-4
JON REEP
Jon Reep is an American stand-up comedian and actor, known as the “That thing got a Hemi?” guy in Dodge commercials, and more recently as the winner of the fifth season of Last Comic Standing on NBC. In 1995, Reep was at a Carolina Panthers football game, when the Panthers mascot, Sir Purr, called him to the field. Reep started dancing in the endzone until the police arrested him.
COMING UP: DEC 8-11 GREG WARREN DEC 15-18 PAUL MECURIO
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