3rd Annual New Years Eve Stand-up Comedy Celebration December 31, 2012

THE OTHER CAFÉ COMEDY SHOWCASE’S
3rd Annual NEW YEARS EVE Stand-Up Comedy Celebration in Marin

Presented by the Other Café Comedy Showcase and The Kanbar Center for the Performing Arts
Monday December 31, 2012 from 9:00 p.m. to 12:45 a.m.

(NOVEMBER 15, 2012 – SAN RAFAEL, Calif.) — A New Year’s Eve celebration made EASY & FUNNY, stress-free and fabulous in beautiful Marin! The 3rd Annual Stand-Up Comedy Celebration, for adults of all ages will be an evening filled with laughter and fun. A perfect show for New Year’s Eve, set to fit anyone’s lifestyle… with time to enjoy an early dinner somewhere before a great comedy show, then either stick around with the comics for the countdown & champagne or head out to wherever you need to be at midnight!
This years New Year’s Eve show is a very special night of comedy with two legitimate and national headliners. MARK CORDES tore the house down with a guest set last year, and so we are bringing him back for his full show. Billing himself as “The Spouse Whisperer”, he weaves hilarious relationship advice for all. Joining the show is BIL DWYER a finalist in the NBC show Last Comic Standing and a headliner throughout the nation, as well as local favorite Michael Meehan, with his unique look at the world and sense of the absurd.
WHAT: A New Year’s Eve show of fun, friends and laughter, made to order New No-host cocktails and After Party with the comedians if you wish to stay
Seating / pricing choices
FREE midnight bubbly toast
Plenty of FREE parking

WHO: Adults 21+

WHEN: Monday, December 31, 2012.
8pm Pre-event No-Host Cocktails
8:30 Doors:
9:00 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. Comedy Showcase:
11:15 p.m. to 12:45 a.m. After Party/Countdown With The Stars:

WHERE: The Osher Marin JCC, 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael
TICKETS: Available at www.marinjcc.org/nye
What better way to usher in the New Year with friends and laughter. To add special warmth to the evening, attendees are encouraged to bring canned foods, toiletry items, warm lightly used or new coats, blankets sleeping bags or grocery store gift cards to benefit the Ritter Center.

MARK CORDES
“Terrifically funny." Indianapolis Herald
“…Never missing a beat. Impeccable Timing, Charm & innovative, intelligent material… Minneapolis Star- Tribune
Mark Cordes has been hailed by many critics as a "One Man Laugh Factory."
His television credits include "Comic Strip Live," "Caroline’s Comedy Hour" and "An Evening at the Improv."
From his humble start at an open mic, he steadily worked his way up the comedy ladder. From the opening act to feature act to headlining the top comedy clubs and corporate events from coast to coast, Cordes has enjoyed the ride. "I realize every day how fortunate I am to do what I love. To be able to travel, meet interesting people, and make people laugh is a gift I enjoy sharing. And I know I'll never run out of material. I just got married, and so...
BIL DWYER is an accomplished standup comic whose resume also includes acting, hosting and writing. His hip and sardonic takes on marriage, kids and family have been showcased in the half-hour comedy special "Comedy Central Presents: Bil Dwyer," as well as on "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn," "The Martin Short Show," NBC's "Late Friday," "Evening at the Improv" and "Caroline's Comedy Hour."
About the Other Café

The Other Café, the legendary Haight-Ashbury comedy club, is a San Francisco establishment. Founded in 1977, The Other Café -- along with the Punchline, Cobb's and the Holy City Zoo -- was one of four full-time comedy clubs operating in San Francisco alone with comics such as Dana Carvey, Bob Sarlatte, Bobby Slayton, Michael Pritchard, Jane Dornacker, Whoopi Goldberg, Jay Leno, Henny Youngman, Howie Mandel, Gallagher, Brit Jasper Carrott, and pioneer lesbian comic Robin Tyler.

About The Kanbar Center at the Osher Marin JCC

Epitomizing the essence of Marin, with a range of authentic cultural experiences enjoyed by many generations, the Osher Marin JCC offers award-winning facilities, including The Kanbar Center, which has established a strong and well-respected reputation within the community as a Center for the Performing Arts in Marin County. Originally known as CenterStage, this performing arts department within the Osher Marin JCC has been presenting a stunning lineup of world-class performances from emerging and established performers annually since 1990. Venues include the grand Hoytt Theater, the intimate Kurland Lounge and outdoor venue, Swig Field. Performances offer concessions including cocktails for those 21+. We invite all to come early, get to know each other and celebrate with us.

#### MEDIA CONTACT:
Linda Bolt
415.444.8081
lbolt@marinjcc.org

Official Website: http://www.marinjcc.org/nye