Back by popular demand! All the way from Haifa, Israel, world-renowned performer LIOR SUCHARD. Lior Suchard was born and grew up in Haifa, Israel. At the age of six he began to reveal unexplained phenomena, like moving teaspoons and other lightweight objects without touching them, the ability to stop watches, and reading thoughts of his family members and friends. He developed a distinct sensitive and special intuition. At 14 years old, Lior began making use of his special talents for entertainment purposes and realized his second love: the stage. At age 18 Lior enlisted in the Israeli army as a combat soldier and during his three years of service contributed his capabilities to the army

Paula Poundstone is funny, smart, quick and has a profound friendliness about her. A steady flow of excited audience members streamed through the doors of the beautiful Crest Theater Saturday night to see Poundstone perform, filling the theater to it's maximum capacity. All walks of life and lifestyles seemed to be well-represented, making it clear that she has a very broad appeal. It became apparent just how much anticipation the audience had for this night when General Manager Sid Garcia-Heberger came onstage and asked that all cell phones be turned off for the performance and the crowd applauded. How could Poundstone follow that? Simple. She just jumped right in. "So, were you all cl

The Sacramento Kings could take a lesson from comedian Bill Engvall on how to fill Arco Arena. Be funny. Not just funny, but really funny. In that regard, Engvall was an MVP on Saturday. Engvall, best known for his partnership with Ron White, Larry The Cable Guy and Jeff Foxworthy in the "Blue Collar Comedy" tour, showed off his vast comic chops in his solo, almost sold-out show. Watching the seats fill up, Engvall's mass appeal was obvious. The demographics ranged from grandparents to grandkids, with every stage in between represented. So, it was no surprise that Engvall's most offensive term was "douche bag," used it to describe one of his very famous "Here's your sign" victims. The ph

A SacramentoComedy.Com Interview When Mitch Fatel was growing up, it seemed that there were only two things he wanted to do: explore the magic of women and make people laugh. He seems to be doing just fine on both counts! SacramentoComedy.Com caught up with Fatel by phone while he was on a recent layover returning from a very successful series of shows at the Tempe Improv. Fatel, when asked about living on the East Coast, commented that he felt silly telling people that he lives in New York because he's traveling more than 46 weeks this year. "I spend less time in New York than I do anywhere else." Fatel started doing stand-up at the age of 15. He joined a comedy class for adults that

We had a great event last Thursday, as mentioned here in the Sacramento Press; the Sacramento Talent Agency and The Blue Room Lounge held a talent competition. Our winners were: Comedy - Jason Thompson ... Jason had some fresh material and really engaged the crowd, he is presently on a mini tour and left for Oregon today for another gig. His winnings came in handy for travel money. Musical - Todd Morgan... Todd's piano would not work properly through the sound system (ground issue) anyway, he borrowed a guitar from one of the other musicians and went to work. Despite the change in instruments he played three very good cover tunes and brought the house down. There were stellar performanc

Disclaimer: the contributor of this and his wife run Movies on a Big Screen (MOBS), Sacramento’s weekly screening series of documentaries, general independent film, classics and cult titles. The following is blatant self-promotion of MOBS events. Here's a look at the next six weeks at Movies on a Big Screen.  There's lots of stuff here, so dig through it all - then get out and see something!  We've even included some "special" Valentine's Day-themed programming!   January 24, 2010 7:30 pm MOBS at The Guild, 2828 35th St, Sacramento (corner of 35th & Broadway) Admission: $5.00 Trust Us, This is All Made Up Some foolishly believe that "improvising" is simply "making things up." To a

  Thursday Jan. 21st Sacramento Entertainment Agency and Blue Room Lounge are having a talent competition. It is at the Blue Room Lounge inside the Capitol City Hotel corner of Auburn & Fulton ave. Plenty of free parking! We have $100 that night in cash prizes...$50 for best comedy or variety act and $50 for best musician/singer Show is at 8 pm, door open at 7pm.. There is a $5 cover, 17& over,  Invite your Family & Friends as the audience picks the Cash winners! To sign up just Email me at rselaughs@aol.com  your name, phone number,and talent! This week will feture acts like: Cuba, great blues guitarist                                                         Lindsey Grimes, Singer    

The cars parked at the California Stage on Thursday were marked with bumper stickers proclaiming peace and social change. These people were there to see Dave Lippman perform as "Wild Bill Bailout, The Bard of the Bankers." Lippman played guitar and sang political satire songs for "Soapbox TV," a Sacramento-based progressive talk show that airs Monday at 8 p.m. on Channel 17, Access Sacramento. Lippman, a Mira Loma High School graduate and Sacramento native since age 13 has been strumming his guitar and singing songs with a progressive and activist point since the times of the Vietnam War. He has done shows all over the United States, Europe and other places globally. He is actually no lo

Though he's not onstage at the moment, comedian Pablo Francisco is already warming up. A little after 8 a.m. Thursday, Francisco is on the phone telling dirty jokes, making fun of himself and impersonating celebrity actors Michael J. Fox and Shia LaBeouf. Francisco brings a fresh and diverse persona to comedy, with sound effects, slapstick impressions and fast-paced non-sequiturs peppering his routine. Thursday through Sunday evening, the Chilean-American comedian will perform at the Punchine with Matt Claybrooks, Sean Savoy and Ashley Fils-Aime opening. Originally from Tuscon, Ariz., Francisco's career choices didn't always go over well with his parents. He recalled delivering pizzas in

Thursday at the Blue Room Nightclub (inside the Cap City Hotel) heats up the night with "Hot Blues" music from talents like the Band           " Black Cat Bone" who play the blues with the best.  Then there is Fretea Davis who is presently singing in clubs all over town, we have the singing/guitar talents of Justin DeGuzman, and the comedy of Chris Lange and Carlos Rodriquez.... Oh, and don't miss "Cuba" Live on stage. Cheap drinks...Good fun....Great Music! There is an Open Mic from 7 to 8pm Come out and try your hand on stage! Sponsored by the Sacramento Entertainment Agency www.sactotalent.com Regular show is at 8pm...cover is Only $5 and it is 17 & over Karaoke after! Blue Room Nig

Downtown's Crest Theater will screen A Christmas Story, the retro comedy classic based on Jean Shepherd's novel, in the third annual Christmas Story at the Crest event Saturday, December 19.  Beginning at noon, guests will enjoy several tables of home-baked sweets and hot chocolate in the lobby of the gorgeous art deco theater, while awaiting their turn to meet a real-bearded Santa, available to take gift requests and photos with hopeful children and adults.  The film begins at 1 p.m.  Ten dollar tickets will benefit Jesuit High School. For the uniquely uninitiated, A Christmas Story is the campy cult classic about 1940's school kid, Ralphie Parker, who wants nothing more than for Santa t

Tonight at the Blue Room Nightclub (inside the Cap City Hotel) warms up the night with "Hot" music from talents like "Cuba" who sings the blues with the best. He was a Finalist at the Sacto Has Talent competition. Then there is Justin Deguzman who is presently in a big TV show in the Phillipines (here during break), we have the dancing talents of "No Strings Attached" and the comedy of John Richards and Carlos Rodriquez.... Oh, and don't miss Rap Artist "Mongoose" Live on stage. There is an Open Mic from 7 to 8pm   Come out and try your hand on stage!  Sponsored by the Sacramento Entertainment Agency www.sactotalent.com Regular show is at 8pm...cover is Only $5 and it is 17 & over    Ka

The "Coexist? Comedy Tour" is getting some national attention after more than two years of performing at a number of California comedy venues. About 600 people filled The Crest Theatre on Saturday to view a one-night-only performance that was taped live by filmmaker Larry Brand, producer of HBO's Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl. The Coexist Tour began with an everyday conversation between comedians Keith Lowell Jensen, an athiest, and Tapan Travedi, a Hindu. After speaking about religion, they realized that they were spiritual opposites -- Travedi believes everything is a god, while Jenson believes nothing is a god. They decided making jokes about their religious differences would make

"I'm a 30-year-old man applying for a job as an elf," said the man in the gray hooded sweatshirt, looking less than thrilled about his new position. It was Gary Alan Wright, telling the story of his elf alter ego, Crumpet, and the mischief he got into during his time in Santaland, the mall's winter wonderland. The stage looked the part, with a beautiful Christmas tree, toys and Santa's throne. The lone cast member of "Santaland Diaries" kept the people at the Capital Stage aboard the Riverboat Delta King laughing out loud at the play by humorist David Sedaris. Wright transformed into Crumpet on stage, stripping down to his green knickers and candy-cane stockings. He accomplished this whi

What do a Hindu, Christian, Muslim, Jew, Buddhist and atheist have in common? Besides the fact that they all perform stand-up on the "Coexist? Comedy Tour," they are all from Northern California and have spent time in the same Prius while on the road. Saturday night, the Coexist Tour will stop at the Crest Theatre for a live taping. The show features Tissa Hami (the Muslim), Mike Winfield (the Christian), Tapan Trivedi (the Hindu), Moshe Kasher (the Jew), Keith Lowell Jensen (the atheist) and Sammy Obeid (the Buddhist) performing stand-up about their religious differences. It started a little over two years ago, with a conversation between Jensen and Trivedi about God. Jensen told Trived

The Sacramento Entertainment Agency and the Blue Room Nightclub inside the Cap City Hotel have teamed up to add more musical magic to Thursday nights. This Thursday Dec 3rd we will feature Comedian Mike Osborn (finalist in Sacto Has Talent Competition), Musical artist "Hot Temperament", Singer Yovanna Gojnic, Rappers "Youngworks", and two more comedians...John Richards and Carlos Rodriquez! Show at 8:00pm There is also an Open Mic from 7 to 8pm, come out and try your act on stage. Doors open at 6pm to sign up. Tell your friends 17 & over, Only a $5 cover Cap City Hotel is located on the corner of Auburn & Fulton ave. More acts and shows Dec 10th and 17th....Come out for the Fun!     Mo

Michael McDonald is a very funny man. And a great storyteller.Just ask the 1200+ people who came out to see him Thursday night at the Sacramento State UNIQUE event in the Grand Ballroom. It was standing room only! Many people remember McDonald's signature character "Stuart," a strange little boy with the body of a full-grown man from his many years on "MADtv." Now McDonald is simply... well, Michael McDonald, a storyteller extraordinaire. Right from the beginning, when "Last Comic Standing" alumni Jason Downs opened the show, everyone was ready to laugh. Downs, a San Francisco comic, delivered jokes about Sarah Silverman, a bong trade show in Las Vegas and masturbating in front of a lapt

The Anti-Cooperation League christened the Sacramento Comedy Spot's new location with a long-from improvisational performance on Friday night. A compelling blend between dry wit, slapstick and quick thinking enthralled the crowd of over 100. During the performance, the comedians welcomed audience volunteers to the stage to share details about their lives. Adeptly transitioning between scenes portraying gambling-obsessed women, lustful elderly men and hypochondriac middle school children, the performers created a series of hilarious scenes inspired by the volunteers' lives. One audience volunteer mentioned that he works at the UC Davis Medical Center and has an affinity for stealing p

By now, Bob Saget’s public transformation from blue comedian to household name beloved by millions of families nationwide — and the subsequent corruption of that image with a return to his original style — has been repeated more times than the footage of crotch abuse he narrated on “that video show,” as he refers to it. Suffice to say, Saget’s material is a far cry from his hugs-and-lessons role as Danny Tanner on “Full House,” a character he played perfectly due to his clean cut, family-friendly looks. Nothing is sacred, from his former costars to his own mother, who originally inspired him to go into comedy because he wanted to say things she didn't want him to. “Don Rickles called rig

Since 2005, the Sacramento Comedy Spot has offered unique improv, sketch and standup comedy at its original location at 1716 Broadway. Come Nov. 6, the venue will not only be moving, but making a significant upgrade in facilities. That Friday will mark opening night for the club at its new location at the MARRS building at 1050 20th St. "We started talking to Michael Heller, the owner of the building, in the middle of the summer," said Brian Crall, former member of the Upright Citizens Brigade, managing director of the Sacramento Comedy Spot and instructor of the improv classes there. "It was around September when we finally decided to make the move." The new space is considerably large