As of today, my husband Christian Finnegan is back on the road with his Comedy Central tour which heads to Arlington, Texas next week. I had hoped to go but with the surrounding tour dates and a corporate gig back here in NYC it would mean me flying there and back for one night. Harumph. Guess I'll have to try having a personal life some other time.
For my Texas friends, details are now online here.
Richard Lewis Kills...Almost Literally
Did you read my Latest Ballyhoo? If not, then you missed this gem about the Saturday late show:
Legendary comedian Richard Lewis had them choking with laughter at Comix on Saturday night...literally. A young woman enjoyed the homemade mini-donuts so much she popped a whole one in her mouth and began to choke. Thanks to the quick action of a Comix security guard who administered the Heimlich maneuver, she lived to tell the tale. After she gave Richard the thumbs up, he resumed killing the audience with his trademark neurotic comedy.
After I called 911 then called them off after she was deemed okay, our tech guy marveled that she was going to stay for the rest of the show. It reminded me of a time I lunched with Jack at Ben Benson's, a very popular, old school steak house here in the City. It was early so we were only one of a few tables when a big ruckus interrupted our conversation. A man was choking. His lunch mate sprung up, gave him the Heimlich, the chunk of steak went flying, he coughed once or twice before sitting down, sipped some water then...ate the rest of the steak.
It was so quick and surreal but what else are you gonna do? He paid for the steak (not cheap even at lunch prices) and she paid for the donuts and the show which weren't done yet. In her case, she would have caused even more of a disruption by snaking her way through the crowd. So, yay, thanks for saving my life now could you pass the salt. Weird and the only obvious choice all at once.
--Kambri
FREE Oscar Party with Prizes and HALF PRICE Food & Drinks!
Once again, Tex in the City is rolling out the red carpet for the Academy Awards on Sunday, February 25th and inviting you to watch it live in the main bar at Comix. Award yourself HALF PRICE wine, draft and well drinks and select menu items!
There is no cover charge and no minimum purchase required. Ballots will be on sale for your chance to win some fabulous gift packages and random drawings and trivia prizes. Even if you show up late, you won't be out of the running to go home with a prize.
Sunday, February 25th @ 6:30 PM
Comix
353 W. 14th Street (near 9th Ave.)
New York, NY
NO COVER / NO MINIMUMS
RSVP to kc[@]texinthecity[dot]com.
Fresh Meat with Michael Musto, Christian Finnegan & More!
Tuesday, February 13th's installment of "Fresh Meat" will feature Air America's Marc Maron, Village Voice scribe Michael Musto, Best Week Ever pundit Christian Finnegan (stand up plus a special piece with Kambri Crews), Lynne Koplitz from "Change of Heart", Eric Davis as "Red Bastard", and the musical duo The Hazzards.
They will present a variety of readings and stand up comedy in the first half of this hilarious 90 minute show. In the second half, they will share their worst experiences in the biz and their very first jokes. Plus, there is a "press conference" a Q and A with you, the audience!
TUE, FEB 13 @ 8:00 PM
Comix
353 W. 14th Street
Only $5* if you buy by Feb. 11th using the code "FMWWW". Tickets can be purchased at www.comixny.com or by calling 212.524.2500.
*Note there is a two item min. in showroom.
Texas Bound in March
It's true, Christian will be in Texas at UTA on March 7th for his Comedy Central Tour.
Here are the details I have from this site:
Who: Christian Finnegan When: March 7, 2006
Where: Bluebonnet Ballroom in the University Center
How Much: $6 for UT Arlington students
$12 for UT Arlington Faculty and Staff
$18 for General Public
Tickets are not on sale yet, but will be soon.
For more information on the tour and for pics and videos of Christian Finnegan, check out the Comedy Central Two for Flinching tour site.
--Kambri
Could it be? A vacation?!?!
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