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Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 day of show and available in
advance at Gulliver's Books on College Rd.
This Year's Guest Instructor and Headliner
                       Ian Bagg
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
* Featuring past Veterans of the Fest
* Featuring Students of the Funny Fest
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
The 2012 Fairbanks Funny Festival wraps up with
An Evening with Chris Porter
One Night, One Show
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”.
* 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.
                             Newest Castmember of NBC's "The Office"
               Mike E Winfield
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