Joanie's Deeds: After the Gig...
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LOCATION |
VENUE |
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Thursday Jan 10th |
Spilt Milk Comedy Show |
Lake Oswego, OR |
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Friday Feb 8th |
"Laughter is the Best Medicine" Benefit show |
Portland, OR |
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Thursday Feb 14th |
Lake Oswego, OR |
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Thursday, Feb 28th |
Multnomah Village, OR |
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Saturday, March 2nd |
St. Clare Auction, Emcee |
Portland, OR |
Oregon Zoo |
Private Event |
Thursday, March 14th |
Lake Oswego, OR |
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Saturday, April 20th |
Lemons |
Portland's Waterfront |
FREE |
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Saturday, April 27th |
"Unloaded Comedy - Laugh Yourself Clean" |
SE Portland, OR |
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Friday, May 3rd |
Dead Comics Society |
SE PORTLAND |
Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery, Barrel Room 928 S.E. Ninth Ave., Portland, OR 97214 |
FREE |
Thursday, May 9th |
Lake Oswego, OR |
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Thursday, May 30th |
Multnomah Village, OR |
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Wednesday, June 12th |
Curious Comedy |
Protland, OR |
TICKETS |
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Thursday, June 13th |
Lake Oswego, OR |
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Tuesday, June 25th |
Portland's Funniest Person Contest |
Portland, OR |
TICKETS (I have a few comps - email me!) |
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Thurs July 18th |
Multnomah Village, OR |
Featured entertainment for MAMACON Seattle!
Honey I Shrunk My Libido!
comedy show
Sex. Where did it go after you had kids?
If your laundry gets more action than you do (Ever notice how it reproduces in the hamper?),
then this show is for you!
Mom comics will perform stand-up and readings in this show that ponders what happened to sex after kids.
Featuring:
JACKI KANE, comedian and author of SASS MOUTH, the unofficial guide on how NOT to parent
jackikane.com
JOANIE QUINN, comedian and creator of Live Tired!
livetired.net
NIKKI SCHULAK, author of The Emperor’s New Jump Rope
nikkischulak.com
Honey I Shrunk My Libido!
comedy show
Sex. Where did it go after you had kids?
If your laundry gets more action than you do (Ever notice how it reproduces in the hamper?),
then this show is for you!
Mom comics will perform stand-up and readings in this show that ponders what happened to sex after kids.
Featuring:
JACKI KANE, comedian and author of SASS MOUTH, the unofficial guide on how NOT to parent
jackikane.com
JOANIE QUINN, comedian and creator of Live Tired!
livetired.net
NIKKI SCHULAK, author of The Emperor’s New Jump Rope
nikkischulak.com
Wilson High School Auction 2014
April 12, 2014
Emcee of "A Game of Life" Benefit Auction
The Wilson High School Auction was a great success! And who knew, those 300 or so parents and supporters would really know how to have a great time, and share their children's inheritance!
Harvey's Comedy Club
Feb 4, 2014
Host of "Waiting for the Brazilian" starring
comedian & breast cancer survivor
Jacki Kane
featuring
Beto Guimaraes
All ticket proceeds went to Komen Oregon! This was comedy for a cure, and it was a blast! The first forty breast cancer survivors to make reservations got in free, and the room was packed with women who not only survive, but thrive! A hot room, and a hot salsa dancer, Beto!
Feb 4, 2014
Host of "Waiting for the Brazilian" starring
comedian & breast cancer survivor
Jacki Kane
featuring
Beto Guimaraes
All ticket proceeds went to Komen Oregon! This was comedy for a cure, and it was a blast! The first forty breast cancer survivors to make reservations got in free, and the room was packed with women who not only survive, but thrive! A hot room, and a hot salsa dancer, Beto!
DUBLIN PUB
SW PORTLAND
NOVEMBER 13TH, 2013
FUNdraiser for local school! We rocked the place and raised $$$$$ for the kiddos!
Stephen Schmidt, Tricia Leishman, & I, we go together like Dragons in a bar...
MAMACON 2013
A great convention for Moms!
And hot comedy
Saturday night, May 18th, 2013
Bellevue Hilton
Seattle WA
What a hoot! Amy Lang & Kim Estes have created a forum for Moms: spa treatment, workshops & more! We capped off the night with a rockin' comedy show, featuring Cancer-Free Jacki Kane & the all too famous Nikki "Moms Who Drink & Swear" Knepper! Seattle - you were great to us! We'll be back!
A great convention for Moms!
And hot comedy
Saturday night, May 18th, 2013
Bellevue Hilton
Seattle WA
What a hoot! Amy Lang & Kim Estes have created a forum for Moms: spa treatment, workshops & more! We capped off the night with a rockin' comedy show, featuring Cancer-Free Jacki Kane & the all too famous Nikki "Moms Who Drink & Swear" Knepper! Seattle - you were great to us! We'll be back!
ALL JANE NO DICK COMEDY FESTIVAL
Thursday, Oct 18th 7:30pm
ALL JANE NO DICK
All Woman Comedy Festival
at Curious Comedy Theater
5225 NE Martin Luther King Blvd
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 477-9477
What do you get when you cram a ton of funny women from around the NW (yes, Canada, too!) into a four day long women-only comedy festival?! Painful belly laughter lasting longer than ever before!
I loved meeting and getting to know the funny comics that participated with me in this 1st Annual event! Kudos to Stacey Hallal, who organized the entire festival, performed all weekend, and created a great atmosphere for women comics to connect and support each other. I especially enjoyed meeting local comics like Bri Pruett, Annie Rimmer; as well as then non-locals Marcia Belsky, Cameron Esposito, & Beth Stelling - Headliners Susan Rice & Jackie Kashian both killed it! It's going to take me four months to recover from this fun-filled female festival!!!
It may be a man's world out there, but for this whole weekend, it was ALL JANE and NO DICK!
P.S. HOW THE FESTIVAL CLOSED FOR ME: On my way home from Sat night's closing show, at about 1am, I saw a man running towards me - what is he wearing??? A football helmet? Running in a football helmet... then he gets into the light... and he's wearing NOTHING ELSE. Only in Portland!
ALL JANE NO DICK
All Woman Comedy Festival
at Curious Comedy Theater
5225 NE Martin Luther King Blvd
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 477-9477
What do you get when you cram a ton of funny women from around the NW (yes, Canada, too!) into a four day long women-only comedy festival?! Painful belly laughter lasting longer than ever before!
I loved meeting and getting to know the funny comics that participated with me in this 1st Annual event! Kudos to Stacey Hallal, who organized the entire festival, performed all weekend, and created a great atmosphere for women comics to connect and support each other. I especially enjoyed meeting local comics like Bri Pruett, Annie Rimmer; as well as then non-locals Marcia Belsky, Cameron Esposito, & Beth Stelling - Headliners Susan Rice & Jackie Kashian both killed it! It's going to take me four months to recover from this fun-filled female festival!!!
It may be a man's world out there, but for this whole weekend, it was ALL JANE and NO DICK!
P.S. HOW THE FESTIVAL CLOSED FOR ME: On my way home from Sat night's closing show, at about 1am, I saw a man running towards me - what is he wearing??? A football helmet? Running in a football helmet... then he gets into the light... and he's wearing NOTHING ELSE. Only in Portland!
LAKE GROVE MOPS
October 18th, 2012
9:30 am - 50 women
Lake Oswego, Oregon
MOPS has a special place in my heart... especially since I was a bonafide member for 15 years! When you graduate MOPS and you're the age of their Mentors, you know you're in trouble! LAKE GROVE has a wonderful, spirit-filled group of women! It was my honor and pleasure to perform and share my story with their members. Remember ladies: Watch for the Miracles, Do not be Afraid, and Love Big, LIVETIRED!
9:30 am - 50 women
Lake Oswego, Oregon
MOPS has a special place in my heart... especially since I was a bonafide member for 15 years! When you graduate MOPS and you're the age of their Mentors, you know you're in trouble! LAKE GROVE has a wonderful, spirit-filled group of women! It was my honor and pleasure to perform and share my story with their members. Remember ladies: Watch for the Miracles, Do not be Afraid, and Love Big, LIVETIRED!
Harvey's Comedy Club
Joanie, Susan Rice & Eric Severson
September 27 - 30th, 2012
6 packed shows!
Portland, Oregon
What a hoot opening for the hilarious Eric Severson and comic legend, Susan Rice! The crowds were amazing, and I think my "Beaver Hand Signal" is really going to take off!
"Spilt Milk! You'll laugh til you cry..." Season Premiere!
September 25, 2012
O'Connor's Restaurant
Multnomah Village
SW Portland
50
A poet, a screenwriter, and a few stand-ups walk into a bar... and the rest is history! Poet Mary Slocum, Screenwriter/Producer Jillian Starr, Tricia Cashin, Stephen Schmidt, and myself kicked off the "Spilt Milk" season to a full house! Dinner and drinks were enjoyed while being entertained (and sometimes educated, thanks Tricia & Stephen!) by our troupe. Thanks to Paul our Rad Waiter for scurrying about and keeping the crowd well taken care of! Hope to see you at our next "Spilt Milk" performance (party!)
O'Connor's Restaurant
Multnomah Village
SW Portland
50
A poet, a screenwriter, and a few stand-ups walk into a bar... and the rest is history! Poet Mary Slocum, Screenwriter/Producer Jillian Starr, Tricia Cashin, Stephen Schmidt, and myself kicked off the "Spilt Milk" season to a full house! Dinner and drinks were enjoyed while being entertained (and sometimes educated, thanks Tricia & Stephen!) by our troupe. Thanks to Paul our Rad Waiter for scurrying about and keeping the crowd well taken care of! Hope to see you at our next "Spilt Milk" performance (party!)
MOVIES IN THE PARK!
Saturday, August 18th, 2012
Alberta Park, NE Portland
Live music, live comedy, (for 500 of my closest friends!) followed by "Super 8" on the BIG SCREEN! Portland's outdoor theater experience is the best!
Saturday, August 18th, 2012
Alberta Park, NE Portland
Live music, live comedy, (for 500 of my closest friends!) followed by "Super 8" on the BIG SCREEN! Portland's outdoor theater experience is the best!
Harveys Comedy Club
May 18-20, July 5-8th, 2012
Nice to work with some great comedians like Joe Fontenot, Marc Yaffee, David Crowe and Chad Thornsberry! Had a great time on the Harvey's Comedy stage - a classic Portland venue with an awesome staff.
The Last Moms Time Out Show
was a huge success!
TIME OUT: "Attack of the Birds and the Bees!"
Friday, April, 2012
Curious Comedy Theater
NE Portland, Oregon
Special guest speaker: Author, Amy Lang "Birds + Bees + Your Kids"
We
had a hoot in the hood - and Amy Lang told us all we need to be telling our children about the Facts: starting at 6 years old! Yikes! I just told my 17yr old.
Tricia Cashin, Debby Dodds, Nikki Schulak, joined me in the fun and we raised the roof!
St. Clare School Auction
Mistress (or Mastress??) of Ceremonies!
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Tiffany Center
A fabulous night full of fabulous packages and people! This school really knows how to do it "up" right - "The Year Of The Dragon" was a huge success (did you know I was born in the Year of the Diva?) and our Auctioneer, Steve Dorsey, is so fun to work with! Over $100,000 raised!
Wilson Area Arts Council (WAAC)
1st Annual Family Bingo & Game Night
MC & Bingo Caller
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Multnomah Arts Center, SW Portland
What a great event and for a great cause - 'cause kids like to do art and this event raised monies to fund grants for Wilson Area schools! We had some double and triple winners, and played Bingo games I had never heard of - "Corners"?! Lots of fun for all, including pizza & pie. I love calling Bingo - just me, a crowd, a mic, and 2 1/2 hours... what more could I want???
TIME OUT: "MOMxiety!"
Friday, March 2, 2012
Curious Comedy Theater
NE Portland, Oregon
We had a hoot in the hood - and my Angelina "naked leg" impression went over well! Tricia Cashin, Debby Dodds, Nikki Schulak, and Betsy Kauffman joined me in the fun and we raised the roof!
TIME OUT: "Honey, I Shrunk My Libido!"
Friday, Feb. 3, 2012
Curious Comedy Theater
NE Portland, Oregon
Sold Out: 120
Love this show! We rocked the house - writers Gigi Rosenbaum & Nikki Schulak, comics Kristina Lea, Carmen Trinece, and myself told the crowd all they needed to know - and I explained how the game of tennis is what shrunk our libidos!
TIME OUT!
Open Mic
Tuesday, January 17th 2012
O'Connors Restaurant - "The Vault"
Meetup.com met up there!
Entertained a crowd of strangers - even to themselves! Meetup.com posted our open mic on their wall, and we were one big happy family by the end of the night... except for the one lady who didn't speak English so she didn't laugh!
TIME OUT: "Time Out Turns Three! Birthday Show"
Friday, Jan, 6, 2012
Curious Comedy Theater
NE Portland, Oregon
Sold Out: 120
Our best show ever AND cake! A great line up - Jacki Kane, Tricia Cashin, Carmen Trinece, Betsy Kauffman, myself and newcomer Kelly Wilson! Everyone rocked! My parents were there - and I only embarrassed them "a little"! I could hear my brother's famous laugh all night. They were glad they got to see the "big show" and all the fun we've been having - they came all the way from California, where people have tan lines, not vein lines.
How can you beat belly laughs and cake, too?
TIME OUT: "Suck It Martha! The Holidaze Are Near"
Friday, Dec 1, 2011
Curious Comedy Theater
NE Portland, Oregon
120 laughing guests
Wow, what a night! A sold out crowd (AGAIN!) and all the performers rocked it! I had fun sharing why the holidays are like mammograms...
"Bossypants" Book Club
Special Guest Speaker
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
Lake Oswego, Oregon
26 years of booking by 20 really wonderful ladies!
This book club began that long ago and has recorded every book they've ever read - 12 a year! I can't even count that high! Sheree invited me to address their group as the resident female comic, well, because, and I quote: "Tina Fey was busy, so I was able to get another comedian to be our special guest for the October meeting... Joanie has already read "Bossypants" (handy), and says her background in TV before she became a mom helped her to relate on a personal level to some of Tina's experiences." That group couldn't have been more enjoyable - so you should keep me in mind to do the same for your book club, just in case you read the book I just finished, "The Help". Disappointing - I thought it was about how I could get some help shuttling my kids around Portland.
Neighborhood House Fundraiser
"Old School: Parenting From The Retro Zone"
Saturday, Oct 22, 2011
7:30 pm - $18 advance/$20 door
Multnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, Oregon
100 guffawers
This was a wonderful event - an opportunity for service as well as fun! Development Director, Laura Atkinson, produced a smooth ride at the Multnomah Arts Center - and Betsy Kauffman, Debby Dodds, and our fearless leader, Jacki Kane, all rocked the house! Lots of local supporters of Neighborhood House were in attendance - and they brought their toilet paper, too!
TIME OUT: "Back to Old School: Parenting from the Retro Zone"
Season Opener!
Friday, Sept 30th, 2011
Curious Comedy Theater
NE Portland, Oregon
Wow, what a night! A great line up - with some retro styles thrown in for fun! Jacki had the June Cleaver look rockin', and Amy Milstein taught me all I ever wanted to know about "The Rabbit" (she also taught my son, who was there!). Debby Dodds shared more embarrassing personal outings, and Tricia Cashin and Carmen Trinece rocked the house with their own comedy styles! It was a huge success, and a great way to start off the new season. I was sure to share my favorite parenting style: Hypocrite Parenting; oh, and my Mother's favorite parenting tool: the playpen.
TIME OUT!
Open Mic
Tuesday, August 2011
O'Connors Restaurant - "The Vault"
We welcomed some newcomers - who were awesome, I might add! Can't wait to see them hit the big stage at Curious Comedy Theater!
TIME OUT!
Open Mic
Tuesday, July 12th
O'Connors Restaurant - "The Vault"
Multnomah Village
Comedy supporter and performer, Loie, came out and celebrated her 66th birthday - with the same number of friends! We had a PACKED house, a couple of newbies, and a lot of fun. Let them eat cake!
TIME OUT!
Mothers Day Lounge
Tuesday, May 10th
O'Connors Restaurant - "The Vault"
Multnomah Village
A fine time was had by all! Ok, there's something I like about good food and good belly laughs - and no cover charge! O'Connors is such a great location (in Multnomah Village) and intimate setting for comedy - always fun to get our laugh on!
Time Out: "Attack of the Birds & The Bees"
Curious Comedy Theater
April 29, 2011
120 in the house!
Another great crowd! We had Moms of Multiples, Dads of dozens... and lots of laughs! I explained how Dora the Explorer taught my daughter all she needed to know about menstruation "Swiper! No swiping!" My daughter was in the audience to learn more from all the other funny ladies. I even learned a few things!
St. Clare Benefit Auction
Mistress of Ceremonies
March 12, 2011
Melody Ballroom
300 Awesome Peeps
The Auction was a huge success! Great fun working with Auctioneer, Steve Dorsey - fresh from his gig with Michael J. Fox for the Parkinson Gala in NYC! Much was raised for the good of the school - and the teacher video was priceless (go, Miss Mac!)
"LOVE BIG: LIVE TIRED"
February 19, 2011
St. Joseph the Worker Parish Ladies Tea
Portland, Oregon
90 women and 10 Knights of Columbus
The Ladie's Tea at St. Joe's was a hoot - those ladies sure know how to serve it up! Dessert first... and second... and last! Even a fruit soup - what a time! And it was great being in a large group of Catholic women - and 10 Knights of Columbus... the men finally got to see what happens at a "ladies" tea - I hope they know the code... "What happens at the Tea, stays at the Tea" :)
"TIME OUT! The Mother of All Comedy Shows"
"Honey, I Shrunk My Libido!"
Curious Comedy Theater
5225 NE Martin Luther King Blvd
Friday, February 11, 2011120 Laughers
There's nothing like doing a shrunken libido show in front of your husband - and your 16 year old son. Another page in his therapy scrapbook for sure! The crowd was awesome, and so were Jacki Kane, Jillian Starr, Gretchen, & Carmen Trineece. Do you know what really gets me in the mood? Neither do I...
TIME OUT! Open Mic
Tuesday, Feb. 8th
O'Connors Restaurant - "The Vault"
Multnomah Village
This Open Mic was like no other. We entertained Betsy's parents are readied ourselves for our racey "clean" Libido show!
TIME OUT! Open Mic
Tuesday, Jan. 11th
O'Connors Restaurant - "The Vault"
Multnomah Village
Yes, there was ice. But there was also an 80th birthday!!! If Ursula can bring her whole extended family out for laughs in an ice storm, who are we to deny them entertainment!? Fellow Time Out Moms Jillian Starr and Betsy Kauffman braved the weather and performed with me, along with a newcomer, Kelly Wilson, who did a great job! (And she came here uphill, on crutches, through ice and snow, from Milwaukie! Just kidding - no crutches)
"TIME OUT! The Mother of All Comedy Shows"
"Time Out Turns Terrific Two!"
Our 2nd birthday celebration
Curious Comedy Theater
5225 NE Martin Luther King Blvd
Friday, January 7, 2010
100 Laughers
A rockin' crowd came to help us celebrate our 2nd anniversary - Thanks, Jacki! - with great performances and free Monkey cake! I loved sharing that my age is also my circumference and my IQ. Special times.... and a surprise video from Jacki (hope to load it up here soon!) to commemorate our 2 years! Rock on, Time Out!
TIME OUT! The Mother of All Comedy Shows
"Rave In The Nave"
Christ United Methodist Church
Portland, Oregon
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Full house - 100
This crowd is always ready for some great laughs - it was a great way to get the holiday spirit going! Gratefully, my friend Chelsea Babbish videotaped the performance - so check out the "See Joanie" page and enjoy the fun!
TIME OUT! The Mother of All Comedy Shows "Suck It, Martha! Down with Perfection and Holidays in General"
Friday, November 5 - 7:30 pm
Curious Comedy Theater
Sold out House - 150
Closing the show to a full, fun house, after 5 rockin' comediennes: PRICELESS! I got to share what Mammograms and holidays have in common: they both are a lot of pressure, they come every year, and men never have to do them. Martha Stewart is the Anti-Feminist, by the way. She tricks us into staying in the kitchen longer, cooking extensively, ironing creatively. I want to invite Martha over to my house so I can watch her stroke out on my floor. Which, I am sure, she would do just PERFECTLY.
MOPS - Lake Oswego
River West Church
November 3rd, 10 am
50 Preschool Moms
Wow! Performing for like-minded, different-bodied (they still have their waists!) Mothers of Preschoolers was so much fun! These gals have it going on; they meet twice a month and get a break from their little ones while having guest speakers, and I had the privilege of kicking off their year! Laughter before noon - what a way to start the day!
TIME OUT! Open Mic
Tuesday, October 12th
O'Connors Restaurant - "The Vault"
Portland, OR
Fun! A dad, Greg, took the mic with a great story about Sandra Day O'Connor! It's not often you hear a good one about a Supreme Court Justice! And newcomer, Muriam, told us all about being Jewish and married to a German - there's humor there, too! Plus we had Gretchen from Comedy Sportz join us - it was a night full of performers!
"That's Not Funny"
Portland State University
Womens Resource Center
Food For Thought CafeOctober 8th
120 people
A Stay in the Minivan Mom can be a Feminist!
Great crowd at the Women's Resource Center! We had a WRC at my college, too: it was a tampax machine in the bathroom. Over 120 people gathered for a hilarious show featuring some seasoned female performers. I loved performing with these awesome women, and raising money for this important center for women.
TIME OUT! Open Mic
Tuesday, September 14th
O'Connors Restaurant - "The Vault"
Portland, OR
This just happened to be Joe & I's 19th wedding anniversary - and it was a great way to celebrate! The audience got to help us RE-NEW our vows, with a whole NEW set of them - the ones I SHOULD'VE taken that day so long ago! Five funny ladies entertained the full house - if you haven't been yet, you're missing a free fun night! And a shout out to Don - who I think is pretty much a "regular" at O'Connors - he returned to watch us for his nightcap. His review: "Pure genius!" We'll take it!
TIME OUT! Open Mic
Tuesday, August 10th
O'Connors Restaurant - "The Vault"
Portland, OR
We got to play "Open Mic" (Wendy Bax, Jacki Kane & I) to a full room, including some people who weren't even related to us! I shared all about being "Gravitationally Challenged" and why my Dr. says I shouldn't lose weight, because being this fluffy really helps me not break any bones when I tumble down staircases. Which I do often. We did the Q & A panel again, and helped many people with more completely useless but entertaining advice.
BIRTHDAY ROAST
June 12th
Lake Oswego, OR
Have you ever been roasted in front of 50 of your closest friends? There's no birthday treat quite like it! Greg was a great sport and his friends were a rocking crowd! Celebrating 40 never felt better... when I turn 40 I am for sure doing this !!
TIME OUT! Open Mic Tuesday, June 8th
O'Connors Restaurant - "The Vault"
Portland, OR
Nice crowd at O'Connors! We got to play "Open Mic" (Wendy Bax, MK Hoenstine & I) and my Mom & Dad were in the house (all the way from California!). Having a mic in that situation can be very valuable... almost better than family therapy. We did Q & A panel again, which is icing on the therapy cake!
Portland Rose Festival
June 4th
Waterfront Village
Portland Oregon
Thousands
What can you say about a muddy waterfront carnival that hasn't already been said? How about "FUN FUN FUN"!? The crowd was receptive, no one got electrocuted, and the sailors were in their whites. Can someone tell me how they keep the mud off of them?
Rave in the Nave
Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 7:30 p.m.
Christ United Methodist Church
Portland, Oregon150 in the house
What do you get when you bring together funny moms, a church sanctuary, and free cookies? Wow - Rave in the Nave ended up being a HOT show! Who knew this kind of crowd could howl? Give it up to the Methodists in the house! And a shout out to the Blaskowskys for finding Cedar Mill on the map :) Really, this could have been our best show ever - all the Time Out women were on FIRE: Betsy, Jacki, Wendy, Kristina, and even me: Watch for us at this event again next year!
TIME OUT! The Mother of All Comedy Shows
"Mom-Xiety: This Isn't Your Mother's Angst"
Thursday, May 20th - 7:30 pm
Curious Comedy Theater
60 in the house
A pretty full crowd for a school night! Great laughter - even pulled some people in off the street! It was definitely worth all the stress eating I did before and ON stage... wow, Haagen Daaz for dinner once a year is good for the soul. Kudos to the Rossmans for their continued support and daring to sit at a front table! Thanks to the crowd for helping me more than therapy could... and I will keep on writing in the kids therapy books... remember, we are working on our future reality show: "Dr. Quinn, and Medicated Woman"!
TIME OUT! Open Mic
Tuesday, May 11th
O'Connors Restaurant - "The Room Next Door"
Portland, OR
Another primarily hilarious St. Clare crowd provided a full house and great energy for Jillian, Betsy, Kristina, Jacki, myself, and newbie Mary Kay Hoenstine, who performed for her first time and killed it! My favorite part was the Q & A after the break, where Jacki, Kristina and I conducted a parenting panel, answering questions from the crowd in our witty ways - very fun for us to play with each other and I think the crowd will be taking home some of our invaluable advice. Look for well behaved children everywhere. And smiling parents.
KIDFEST
Saturday and Sunday, April 24th and 25th
Portland Expo Center, Oregon
Thousands of unsuspecting victims
Kidfest was a hoot! Met a lot of nice families and even talked some into taking a seat and taking some comedy in! Radio Disney was a bit of a competition, but we had candy to pass out!!
TIME OUT! The Mother of All Comedy ShowsCurious Comedy Theater
Thursday, April 22nd - 7:30 pm
Bridgeport Comedy Festival
Featuring Dad comedian, Jason Nash
Had a great time grabbing laughs at Curious with the gang - and the added treat was meeting and performing with Jason Nash - he killed it! Can't wait to see him on "Last Comic Standing" in June. He loved our theater and thought we were a great group of Moms - especially since we took care of the kids all day AND remembered our sets that night!
O'Connors
The Vault (the room "next door")
April 13, 2010
Great Crowd!
Ok, there's something I like about good food and good belly laughs - and no cover charge! The audience gave it up for 5 of the Time Out "Board" members: Jacki, Wendy, Jillian, Betsy and I. O'Connors is such a great location (in Multnomah Village) and intimate setting for comedy - always fun to get our laugh on!
TOM'S 40th ROAST
Saturday, April 3
Portland, OregonTom's wife threw him a surprise 40th and invited friends to help him "mourn" the "passing of his youth"! The scene was decked out as a funeral home, and I played the Eulogist - and Tom got roasted for wasting his youth away by climbing mountains and wrestling in tights. Lots of laughs - here's what Tom's still youthful wife had to say:
Birthday cake: $20
Decorations: $75
Pictures: $40
Comic roast your husband: PRICELESS!ALL ABOUT JOANIE
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
Tuesday, March 23rd
1st Christian Church
Huntington Beach, California
Lots of fun in OC! 45 minutes all about me... there is a heaven on earth. The women were delightful and it was fun to share some Portland Mom humor in SoCal. Plus my Mom, Aunt and close cousins Kathy and Chrissy got to be part of my "entourage" and see me perform. Not one baby cried, but hopefully someone peed their pants in laughter.
Time Out: The Mother of All Comedy Shows
"Who Are You and What Have You Done With My Child? Adventures with Teens and Toddlers"
Curious Comedy Theater
Portland, Oregon
March 12, 2010
125 in the house
What a night! We had another great Curious Comedy crowd - and the Time Out comediennes rocked the house! It was great to have an opportunity to share about my life with both a teen and a toddler in the house... All day... Everyday. Lots of fun material there - and the reception was fabulous. We have the best crowds at Curious!
O'Connors
The Vault
March 9, 2010
Full House
Wow! Ellen brought her friends, and we rocked it! O'Connors had the room looking all spify: fresh flowers on the tables can make any girl feel like a Queen. The laughter drew passers by in, and we practically steamed up the front windows we were so HOT!
Boomer Festival
Portland Expo Center
February 20 & 21, 2010
Crowd of thousandsPeople seemed surprised that we wanted to make them laugh while they shopped for Lazy Boys and Retirement Homes... the best winery booth was "Naked Winery" (wow, how distracting to work there) and we met some friends at the Mary Kay booth, who were the loudest laughers!
St. Clare Benefit Auction
Mistress of Ceremony
February 27, 2010
240 in the house!
The crowd was rowdy and ready to raise some funds for the St. Clare School and Preschool! I loved playing with those generous people - and they can really laugh, too. Best package joke: The Nike Driver was NOT the one used by Tiger Wood's wife!