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The Professor Speaks III
The comics--or, "Potpourri of Personality" Well, you have your goals, and you have your venue, so now, if you want to have a show--you will need some comics. So now you have face the reality of running a show, on what you want your actual show to be like.
by: Jerry Jaffe
Jay Boc starts a room
Hello stage time for comics.
by: Jay Boc
The Old Man and the Fart
I went and saw The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo today and it was a fine film. I noticed while waiting for the movie to start they tell you not to use your cell phone during the movie at least three times.
by: Bill Squire
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COMEDY IN THE NEWS


Infamous Comic Stories: John Fox
As of 30 April 2012, Fox is battling stage 5 colon cancer. His doctors told him in March that he had anywhere from two weeks to two months to live This is one of those legendary stories about John Fox.
How the Comedy Nerds Took Over
Either youre a comic or youre not, Henny Youngman told me before that show in 1992. You prove yourself, and you make a living at it. Then youre a comedian. Otherwise youre a guy who thinks hes a comic. So, to every alternative comedian and club comic, to every surrealist and punch-line specialist, to each and every aspiring stand-up out there, I say: Take his advice. Please.
Fox chooses Axe Cop to launch its new late-night Saturday animation block
Squarely hitting the entertainment sweet spot that unites 5-year-olds and the totally stoned, Fox has announced plans to develop Axe Copan adaptation of the web comic co-created by brothers Malachai and Ethan Nicolleas the first addition to its burgeoning late-night Saturday animation lineup.
Bumped?! In LOS ANGELES?! Surely, you jest!
The other mopey comic is T.J. Miller, who took his frustrations out via Twitter. He expresses outrage that Cook would bump comedians....
Hastily Made Funny Man
"You have no idea what a chubby little cash cow you are," Mike Polk says to his housemate.
NRA Commercial (Fake) - Friday Night Live
by: Nate Lehota

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WHERE ARE THE LOCALS?
Thursday 05/23/2013
Jeremy Sheer The Foundry - Lakewood, OH
Friday 05/24/2013
Greg Smrdel NorthEast Yacht Club - Cleveland, Oh
Saturday 05/25/2013
Mike Conley TBA - Portsmouth , VA
More Info
The most comprehensive and up to date list of open mics in the greater Cleveland area. To list your show or update information email Marv Conner.

Last updated: 2/19/13

Open Mics

Sunday

3rd Base Bar and Grill - 7:00 pm

35400 Vine St, Eastlake

Prizes will be awarded for best performances of the week. Contact Greg Smrdel for more info.


Europe Gyro - 8:00 pm

107 S. Depeyster Street, Kent

Mixed media open mic hosted by Xela, comedians welcome. Sign up when you get there. Spots usually fill up fast, show up before 9 pm to make sure you get on!


Holy Dive Bar Comedy - 10:30 pm

Corner Pub, 12301 Madison Ave, Lakewood

Hosted by Drew Mulkins. Back for the third time, the mic that won't die.


Monday

Buzzbin Open Mic Comedy Night - 8:00 pm

339 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton

Hosted by a different local comedy standout each week, this open mic also gives its performers beer tickets!


Stone Tavern Comedy Night - 8:00 pm

Stone Tavern, 110 East Main Street, Kent.

The best comedy showcase in Kent and possibly the universe. Pre-booked open mic hosted by local favorite Anthony Savatt. Email Anthony for a spot.


ChuckleF#*k at Reddstone - 9:00 pm

1261 West 76th Street, Cleveland

Cleveland's longest running, smartest, and best open mic, now at its new Battery Park home. (Booked far in advance so email asap!) Email Ramon Rivas for a spot.


Make 'Em Laugh Mondays - 9:30 pm

Blue Martini, 25820 Emery Road, Warrensville Heights

Every week come laugh at Cleveland's funniest comics! The best comic each week wins $50! Email John Bruton for a spot and more info.


Tuesday

Brickhouse Tavern - 8:00 pm

38464 Lakeshore Blvd, Willoughby, OH

Once a month mic. Contact Greg Smrdel for more info.


Death Therapy Open Mic - 8:30 pm

Touch Supper Club, 2710 Lorain Ave, Cleveland

A weekly comedy open mic hosted by Jon Hofener, in the bar area of Touch Supper Club in Ohio City! Show up at 8:15 to sign up, comedy starts at 8:30. Check out Death Therapy Comedy on Facebook for updates.


Funny Stop Comedy Club Amateur Night - 8:30 pm

Funny Stop, 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls

Contact the club at 330-923-4700 to get a 5 minute slot.


Tickle Me Tuesday - 9:00 pm

Club Premier UltraLounge, 4102 Lee Rd, Cleveland

Presented by the "Young Guns of Comedy", this is a showcase of local comics and national acts in a "grown and sexy enviroment". Also features a weekly open mic before the show.


Wednesday

The Village Idiot Open Mic - 8:00 pm

Lakewood Village Tavern, 13437 Madison Avenue, Lakewood

Hosted by Joesph Whelan.


Eastside Comedy Zone - 8:00 pm

Toth's Place, 6966 Heisley Road, Mentor

Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Comedy held in separate room than the main bar. Email for stage time. For more info call Boyce at 440-342-4223.


Starting Somehwere Show & Comedy Contest - 9:00 pm

The Brewhouse, 244 N. Water Street, Kent

This open mic has a special contest weekly for new comics just beginning every Wednesday at 9. Hosted by Nate Lehota. Check out the Facebook page for more info.


The Vortex Comedy Show presented by TRC - 9:00 pm

The Vortex Concert Club, 1167 Brittain Rd, Akron

Every other Wednesday. Contact Shawn Boyd on Facebook for more information and a spot to perform. (Not always an open mic, but contact Shawn to find out what's happening that week.)


Thursday

Logorrhea - 9:00 pm

Sachsenheim Hall, 7001 Denison Avenue, Cleveland

Weekly open mic hosted by Dan Brown & Aaron Pearl. Free laughs, $1 burgers & hot dogs, $2 house-made sausages, and big ass beers! Send a message to the Facebook page or email Aaron Pearl for stage time. Show starts promptly at 9.


Saturday

Prime Time Live at Hilarities 4th Street Theater - 11:00 pm

Pickwick and Frolic, 2035 East 4th Street, Cleveland

The last Saturday of every month in the cabaret room is Hilarities's amateur night. You MUST be booked to perform. (But it's the best way to start working there.) Check out their website for how to get booked.


Late Night Comedy - 11:30 pm

Jinna's Hookah Cafe, W. 117th and Madison Ave, Cleveland

Hosted by Tim Cornett. Late night comedy at its purest form. Just show up before it starts for time.

OPP (Other People's Pages)
Legacy of Laughter
This is an Article about our good Friend Nick Catanese, written by Mike McIntyre. Scroll down For the section titled "Legacy of Laughter".
Talking to Charna Halpern About Working with Del Close to Create Longform Improv
On paper, Charna Halpern is intimidating. Really intimidating. Through her partnership with Del Close, she co-founded ImprovOlympic, developed The Harold and helped launch the careers of everyone from Chris Farley to Matt Besser to Rachel Dratch. Oh, and she introduced Amy Poehler to Tina Fey.
Why Patton Oswalt tore into an Audience member!
Patton Oswalts website crashed for a short time on Saturday morning. The reason? Too many thousands of his fans were clamoring simultaneously to read the comedians response to some pretty harsh words about him, which were posted the evening before on a local Los Angeles comedians Tumblr. That comedian, Barbara Gray, a self-professed fan (now, former fan) of Oswalts was pissed off. The title of her post: That One Time When Patton Oswalt Was An Asshole.
Which funny dude would you bang? Ty Burell, Kevin Hart, Seth MacFarlane or Joel McHale?
We don't know about you guys, but we're sick of female comedians constantly being objectified based on their looks. We think it's high time folks start objectifying funny dudes. Right? Right.
Laughspin presents the 10 best comedy albums of 2011
The end of the year is approaching fast, comedy fans. And so it's time to count down the 10 best comedy albums of the year. As in years past, this list represents the albums we feel were the strongest. Let it be known: there were more than 150 comedy albums released this year. Let it also be known, that since we launched in 2005 (when we were Punchline Magazine), there has never been a stronger year for quality stand-up albums. It was incredibly difficult to get this list down to 10.