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Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 day of show and available in advance at Gulliver's Books on College Rd.
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This Year's Guest Instructor and Headliner Ian Bagg
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In 1996 Ian moved to New York City , became a regular at the
Comic Strip and the Comedy Cellar in New York and immediately
ended up doing three appearances on the Conan O'Brien Show.
In 2000 Ian made his move to Los Angeles, but before leaving
New York he did the Aspen Comedy Festival, the Montreal
Comedy Festival as well as stand up spots on HBO Showcase
Comics, Friday Nights and his first small film role in Tim Robbins
film The Cradle Will Rock.
Touring constantly through The Improv chain and other
independent clubs he has done repeat performances on The
Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Late Late Show with
Craig Kilborn and Craig Ferguson. Ian has also starred in his
1/2 Hour Special Comedy Central Presents Ian Bagg
In 2007 Ian made a second appearance at the Aspen Comedy
Festival and filmed an HBO special called A Comics Climb with
Ian Bagg. In love with the art of stand up he was thrilled when
The History Channel came knocking and asked him to be a part
of the special History of the Joke. Doing shows in China,
Europe, Middle East, Australia and all over North America keeps
his frequent flier points high and his knowledge of the world sharp.
Wednesday Jan. 25th Hess Rec Center 8pm
*Thursday Jan. 26th Refinery Lounge in North Pole 8pm
**Friday Jan. 27th The Blue Loon 8pm
**Saturday Jan 28th The Blue Loon 8pm
Learn the art of Stand-up Comedy with help from guest instructor Ian Bagg. Young, Old,
Life of the party, Shy, Everybody is invited. You'll learn how to stucture and present a 3-5
minute Stand-up Comedy routine, Then perform in front of a supportive and encouraging
audience, as you become the opening act for the hilarious Ian Bagg.
WorkShops: Monday-Thursday January 23th-26th from 5:30-7:30pm Funny Festival Comedy Show w/Ian Bagg Jan. 27th & 28th 8:00 pm at The Blue Loon More info and sign-ups on the Funny Fest Page
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* Featuring past Veterans of the Fest * Featuring Students of the Funny Fest
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Followed By The 2012 Jr. Funny Fest Young Comedians ages 13-20 from the Stand-up Workshop will perform at a special fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters This Year featuring performers from an Improv Workshop Jr. Funny Fest Showcase, Friday Feb. 3rd 7pm at The Pioneer Park Theater * Sign-up info and more available by clicking the Funny Fest tab
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The 2012 Fairbanks Funny Festival wraps up with An Evening with Chris Porter One Night, One Show
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Best known for his third place finish on the season 4 of Last Comic Standing, Chris Porter has been a touring comic since he was 23. Since the beginning Chris’ raw energy and unique perspective has distinguished him as one of the elite comics in the industry. Chris brings a true stand-up experience to his live shows. There are no sound cues, no puppets, and no catch phrases. Just gut wrenching laughter drawn from his own experience and observations. Chris can also be seen on his own “Comedy Central Presents” special and “Live at Gotham”.
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* One Night Only! Saturday Feb 4th The Blue Loon 8pm
Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 day of show and available in advance at Gulliver's Books on College Rd.
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Newest Castmember of NBC's "The Office" Mike E Winfield
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Mike E. Winfield’s celebrity has been growing
steadily after landing a role on NBC’s Emmy
winning comedy The Office. The hard-working
stand-up comedians upcoming tour, includes a
four-day stop in Alaska. Strikingly brilliant
comedian Mike E. has not slowed down since his
debut on The Late Show W/ David Letterman
and most recently winning a reoccurring role on
NBC’s The Office. Whether its hardships or love,
you’re gonna get it served honestly from this
charismatic Baltimore native His success is rapidly
rising and you may have seen him on Showtime’s
Comics Without Borders or Comedy Central’s
Live at Gotham. Don’t miss your opportunity to
witness something very special in the making.
Wednesday Feb. 29th Hess Rec Center 8pm
Thursday Mar. 1st Refinery Lounge in North Pole 8pm
Friday Mar. 2nd The Blue Loon 8pm
Saturday Mar. 3rd Kodiak Jacks 8pm