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• Wanda Sykes
  09/27/08
  Jemison Concert Hall
  $85 $65 $55 $45 Student $20
  

  With opening act Keith Robinson.

  Named one of Entertainment Weekly's "25 Funniest People in America," Sykes has conquered Hollywood starring in Evan Almighty with Steve Carell and Monster-in-Law with Jennifer Lopez and Jane Fonda, and won multiple Emmy's for her work on the "Chris Rock Show," and HBO's "Wanda Sykes: Sick & Tired."  *May contain adult subject matter and language.

  "Don't be fooled by her size. Wanda Sykes is one furious ball of comedic energy. Whether lambasting Larry David on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" or heckling football players on Inside the NFL, the comedian with the distinctive nasal twang rarely fails to deliver a verbal smackdown."  - Entertainment Weekly

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  The party keeps going…head to The Wine Loft (2200 1st Ave N) for the AFTER PARTY! Just present your ticket stub from the show for drink specials including the Wandapolitan, Funny Lady, Sykedelic, and Sidesplitter – in honor of Wanda!

  
  Sponsored by KISS FM, The Birmingham News, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Viva Health.

  Please note: The following clip contains adult language.
  

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• Garrison Keillor
  10/28/08
  Jemison Concert Hall
  $85 $65 $55 $45 Student $20
  

  Back by enthusiastic demand, Lake Wobegon's most popular ambassador, weaves a tapestry of his own with stories made famous on NPR's A Prairie Home Companion. He is also the author of 12 books, including Lake Wobegon Days and The Book of Guys, and stars in the hit movie by the same name as his radio show. 

  "What Keillor offers is a basic comfort, like ice cream. Keillor's Minnesota is a place where money is not needed to buy happiness and a little backbone goes a long way." - Los Angeles Times

  Sponsored by WBHM, The Birmingham News, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Viva Health.

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• Second City’s Dysfunctional Holiday Revue
  12/14/08
  Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
  Sirote Theatre
  $65 $45 $35 $25 Student $20
  

  A raucous blend of sketches, songs, and improvisation with a healthy dose of seasonal satire from the famous - sometimes infamous - troupe that is the training ground for comedy's brightest including John Belushi, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, Martin Short, Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, and countless others.  No subject will be off limits. Funny, bright, and completely original, it's the perfect alternative to the same old holiday shows.

  "The granddaddy of improv troupes."  - The Register

  

         
  
  
  1:30 p.m., Enjoy holiday cookies and eggnog prior to the show!
  6:30 p.m., Enjoy holiday music and eggnog prior to the show!

  Sponsored by The Birmingham News, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Viva Health.

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