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Face Masks, pandemic and “just in case”

Posted on September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Face Masks, pandemic and “just in case”
Face Masks, pandemic and “just in case”

Face Masks, pandemic and “just in case” Ray Hanania writes about the silver lining for seniors in the COVID-19 pandemic and wearing face masks, and the impact it has on being a baby boomer, wearing cargo pants, and avoiding embarrassing need to snub offensive people. By Ray Hanania While the country is polarized over the…

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Wisecrackin’ hits Laugh Factory’s Chicago stage with special guest Greg Proops streaming in from LA

Posted on August 20, 2021August 20, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Wisecrackin’ hits Laugh Factory’s Chicago stage with special guest Greg Proops streaming in from LA
Wisecrackin’ hits Laugh Factory’s Chicago stage with special guest Greg Proops streaming in from LA

Wisecrackin’ hits Laugh Factory’s Chicago stage with special guest Greg Proops streaming in from LA Wisecrackin’ hosts in-person show with special guest Greg Proops. The Laugh Factory in Chicago to host award-winning comedy game show September 2 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — Hot off winning the title of “Best Virtual Live Comedy Experience” from Chicago Magazine, the…

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Weekly virtual comedy game show Wisecrackin’ features Arab comedian and hilarious panel

Posted on August 16, 2021August 17, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Weekly virtual comedy game show Wisecrackin’ features Arab comedian and hilarious panel
Weekly virtual comedy game show Wisecrackin’ features Arab comedian and hilarious panel

Weekly virtual comedy game show Wisecrackin’ features Arab comedian and hilarious panel This week’s Wisecrackin’ virtual game show will feature special guest Arab News Newspaper reporter and standup comedian Ray Hanania and comic cast members Jamie Black, Sam Howard, Elise Jordan, Laureen Siciliano. The show launched in May 2020 is hosted by Chicagoland comedian Angie…

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WGN’s Paul Konrad offers deep look into his career on the “It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania

Posted on June 19, 2021July 12, 2021 By Aaron Hanania
WGN’s Paul Konrad offers deep look into his career on the “It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania

WGN’s Paul Konrad offers deep look into his career on the “It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania Nine time Emmy Award winning weatherman Paul Konrad talks about his career from news reporting to meteorology, his colleagues, and why the combination of serious news reporting and a strong edge of humor has made WGN…

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Three weeks of staying home because of COVID-19 and I am ready to break out

Posted on April 21, 2020April 27, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Three weeks of staying home because of COVID-19 and I am ready to break out
Three weeks of staying home because of COVID-19 and I am ready to break out

Three weeks of staying home because of COVID-19 and I am ready to break out Tensions between husbands and wives are hitting new highs. After being at home for the past three weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic, I can understand why frustrations are mounting. I’m ready to escape. Published in the Southwest News Newspaper Group:…

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“Unnecessary Farce” to bring laughter to Cicero audiences

Posted on February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on “Unnecessary Farce” to bring laughter to Cicero audiences
“Unnecessary Farce” to bring laughter to Cicero audiences

“Unnecessary Farce” to bring laughter to Cicero audiences The comedy “Unnecessary Farce” is one of the first performances in what will be a revitalized arts schedule at Jedlicka Performing Arts Center at Morton College in Cicero, a comedy about nefarious small-town shenanigans “Unnecessary Farce,” a comedy about nefarious small-town shenanigans, will kick off a new…

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New comedy club opens in Chicago’s Logan Square

Posted on November 29, 2018November 29, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on New comedy club opens in Chicago’s Logan Square
New comedy club opens in Chicago’s Logan Square

New comedy club opens in Chicago’s Logan Square On November 1st, 2018 Logan Square Improv opened its doors to the public.  Logan Square Improv, or LSI, is the newest addition to the lineup of comedy theaters in Chicago, and the first of its kind in the Logan Square area. Co-founded by Chicago comedians, Andrew Lemna…

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Sketch Comedy Festival Jan. 10-19, 2019

Posted on November 13, 2018November 13, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Sketch Comedy Festival Jan. 10-19, 2019
Sketch Comedy Festival Jan. 10-19, 2019

Sketch Comedy Festival Jan. 10-19, 2019 SketchFest Executive Producer Jill Valentine is thrilled to announce the official line-up for the 18th Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival, taking place January 10 through January 20, 2019 at Stage 773. Since its inception in 2002, the Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival has grown to be the largest festival of…

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Ugliness in national politics won’t stop, especially against veterans

Posted on November 9, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ugliness in national politics won’t stop, especially against veterans
Ugliness in national politics won’t stop, especially against veterans

Ugliness in national politics won’t stop, especially against veterans When President Trump says something negative about veterans or “Gold Star” families, he is crucified. But when the left says something negative about veterans, it’s considered an acceptable form of humor, a joke, and free speech. The disrespect of our veterans has intensified and become a…

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Tomasulo’s Man of the People offers refreshing chuckles in mad, mad, mad, mad world

Posted on January 22, 2018August 20, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tomasulo’s Man of the People offers refreshing chuckles in mad, mad, mad, mad world
Tomasulo’s Man of the People offers refreshing chuckles in mad, mad, mad, mad world

Tomasulo’s Man of the People offers refreshing chuckles in mad, mad, mad, mad world “Common sense perspective” returns to American TV late night comedy in Pat Tomasulo’s “Man of the People” on Saturday nights at 10 pm on WGN TV. Tomasulo is the only host on TV offering original comedy that isn’t driven by the…

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Tomasulo’s Man of the People offers refreshing chuckles in mad, mad, mad, mad world.

Posted on January 22, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tomasulo’s Man of the People offers refreshing chuckles in mad, mad, mad, mad world.
Tomasulo’s Man of the People offers refreshing chuckles in mad, mad, mad, mad world.

Tomasulo’s Man of the People offers refreshing chuckles in mad, mad, mad, mad world “Common sense perspective” returns to American TV late night comedy in Pat Tomasulo’s “Man of the People” on Saturday nights at 10 pm on WGN TV. Tomasulo is the only host on TV offering original comedy that isn’t driven by the…

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O’Neill comedy “Ah, Wilderness” opens June 17 at Goodman Theater

Posted on June 13, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on O’Neill comedy “Ah, Wilderness” opens June 17 at Goodman Theater
O’Neill comedy “Ah, Wilderness” opens June 17 at Goodman Theater

Eugene O’Neill’s comedy “Ah, Wilderness” opens June 17 at Goodman Theater AH, WILDERNESS!, EUGENE O’NEILL’S “WELCOME DOSE OF LOVE AND LAUGHTER” (LA TIMES), BEGINS SATURDAY, JUNE 17.  STEVE SCOTT DIRECTS THE RARELY-PRODUCED COMING-OF-AGE COMEDY WITH A CAST OF CHICAGO FAVORITES, AND NIALL CUNNINGHAM AND AYSSETTE MUÑOZ AS THE LOVE-STRUCK YOUNG COUPLE. Experience the fireworks of love—first…

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