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Fools For Comedy
April Fools Comedy show set for April 7
Friday, March, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Live stand-up comedy coming to Alexandria
The Muddy Boot bar in Forada will host a comedy night on Saturday, September 17 at 8 p.m. Headlining the event will be stand-up comedian and Laughing Hyena recording artist, Jeremy “Jer-Dog” Danley.
Friday, September, 16, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

A comedy creates chaos on the LAT stage
The comedy Thanksgiving with the Gillises will be presented on the LAT stage on Friday, November 11 at 7 p.m. The show is the second episode from the old time radio series The Life of Riley. In typical fashion, Riley is in the middle of chaos. But the chaos is of his own making. Come hear what happens when there is no turkey, when there is confusion around who has invited whom to dinner and there is the discomfort of having the boss over for the feast.
Friday, November, 11, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Comedy is brewing onstage, mystery hits airwaves
There’s a comedy brewing for Friday, October 14 at 7 p.m. on the LAT stage with A Placque for Mr. Conklin from the Our Miss Brooks old time radio series headlines. A meddling student and the school board chair both send the same message to Mr. Conklin, causing a tizzy of activity for Miss Brooks. It results in Mr. Conklin being on the receiving end of some rather unwelcome attention.
Friday, October, 14, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Comedy abounds at Lakes Area Theatre
Lakes Area Theatre (LAT) in Alexandria is offering the following productions this week:
Friday, April, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Another cup of Triple Espresso served at TLHD
Triple Espresso: A Highly Caffeinated Comedy returns to Theatre L’Homme Dieu (TLHD) for a special encore.
Friday, July, 29, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Comedy prevails on the LAT stage
New Year’s Eve becomes a memorable time for Dr. Thaddeus Q. Tweedy, dean of men at Potts College in The Fabulous Dr. Tweedy. The performance will be Friday, December 23 at 7 p.m. There are many characters in Dr. Tweedy’s life, including Mrs. Appopolous, the town lush who partakes in drinking antifreeze from cars.
Friday, December, 23, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Theatre L'Homme Dieu presents 'Triple Espresso'
Theatre L’Homme Dieu (TLHD) in Alexandria will present Triple Espresso – A Highly Caffeinated Comedy Tuesday through Sunday, June 21 to 26.
Friday, June, 17, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Mystery and western comedy on tap at LAT
Lakes Area Theatre in Alexandria is offering 'A Queen's Ransom' and 'The Cowboy and the Lady' this week.
Friday, March, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Daily Show 'expert' John Hodgman to speak at U of M, Morris
Come enjoy a night of silliness and laughs at “That is All, An Evening With John Hodgman” on February 11 at 8 p.m. in Edson Auditorium at the University of Minnesota, Morris.
Sunday, January, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Theatre L'Homme Dieu presents Power Balladz
Theatre L’Homme Dieu in Alexandria presents Power Balladz, a rock cabaret comedy that will “melt your face off with killer voices and wicked guitar solos.”
Friday, July, 29, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Letter - Rise of the non-comedic candidate
While the degeneration of both major political parties is disturbing, the degeneration of the Republican Party is breathtaking. The downward trajectory of the GOP has transformed it from a political party into a comedy club.
Wednesday, December, 14, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Away in the Basement: ‘A Church Basement Ladies Christmas’ to show at AAAA Theatre
The Church Basement Ladies will kick off the holiday season with a performance of the new musical comedy Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas. Two performances are scheduled at the Alexandria Area Arts Association (AAAA) Theatre at 618 Broadway in Alexandria – Sunday, November 6 at 2 and 6 p.m.
Friday, October, 28, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Get ready to laugh! Cesario and friends to perform
Emmy award winning comedian Jeff Cesario will be in Alexandria to perform a Halloween Comedy Show live at the Broadway Ballroom on Friday, October 28 at 8 p.m. Cesario is one of the country’s leading stand-up comedians. He has earned Emmy awards for his writing stints on Dennis Miller Live and The Larry Sanders Show.
Friday, October, 14, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Column – Free stuff and government
You may remember a comedian by the name of George Carlin. He died in 2008 and was hugely popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Although later in his career he used a lot of profanity in his comedy routines, I remember him as someone who could use the English language with great comedic flair.
Wednesday, September, 28, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Vie for free tickets to upcoming LAT performance
FREE THEATER NIGHT LAT, in conjunction with the Minnesota Theater Alliance, is participating in Free Night of Theater 2011. Log onto the website www.mnfreenight.org from now through September 23 and vie for free tickets to the LAT performance of Our Miss Brooks: A Placque for Mr. Conklin, a comedy episode to be performed Friday, October 14.
Friday, September, 16, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Laugh it up with your Valentine tonight
If you’re looking for a unique, local date-night idea, here’s a fun one: Treat your sweetie to a rip-roaring evening packed with back-to-back laughs.
Friday, February, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

At the movies - September 17-23
Here are some of the movies playing this week at Midway Mall Cinema 9. For complete information, log onto www.midwaycinema9.com.
Friday, September, 16, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Great Big Minnesota Variety Show coming to Glenwood
The Great Big Minnesota Variety Show will be presented at Central Square Cultural and Civic Center in Glenwood on Wednesday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, June, 24, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

At the movies
Here are some of the movies playing this week at Midway Mall Cinema 9. For complete information, log onto www.midwaycinema9.com.
Friday, June, 24, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

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