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Born and raised in Queens, NY, Natalie Cuomo has quickly risen within the ranks of standup comedy in New York City. Her debut album "Shut Up You Loved It" released by The Stand Comedy Club Records debuted at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts. Natalie was named one of New York Comedy Festival's "Comics To Watch" in 2023. Natalie has been featured in Time Out NY, LA Times, New York Magazine, Inked Magazine, and Metal Injection. Natalie has amassed over a million followers across social media including Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. She achieved Partner on Twitch where she spends her time away from the stage interacting with fans and creating fun experiences through gaming and stand up, including live streaming her comedy special. Natalie is currently touring the country appearing at comedy, tattoo and gaming festivals including New York Comedy Festival, Hell Yes Fest NOLA, Idaho Comedy Festival, and Laugh Riot LA. When she's not touring, Natalie can be seen regularly at The Stand in New York City where she not only performs but also produces her own show "Classy Trashy Comedy." Natalie Cuomo on Facebook / Instagram

A literary center in Archer City, a tiny ranching town in Texas, keeps alive the legacy of famed Western author Larry McMurtry.

Johnny Mitchell Johnny Mitchell is a stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster from Portland, Oregon. He began doing stand-up comedy while serving time in the Oregon State Penitentiary for marijuana trafficking, and upon his release, he moved to Hollywood to try his hand at show business. A decade later, he is one of the most prominent up-and-coming comedic voices in the country. In 2020 he published a novel, “Days Of The Trap” about his experience as a drug smuggler and his time spent in prison. The book was published in 5 languages and sold more than 50,000 copies. In the fall of 2022 he launched a podcast and YouTube series “The Connect: with Johnny Mitchell,” which became an overnight success. 10 months later, his channel has 840,000 active subscribers and over 500 million views. He has been featured on top comedy podcasts like “Flagrant” with Andrew Schulz and “Your Mom’s House” with Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky, as well as many of the top true crime podcasts. Bryan Torresdey Anyone raised by immigrant parents knows the pressure of being a first-generation American. Add family dysfunction, a Mexican mother from Juarez, and the chaos of modern life, and you have the recipe for Bryan Torresdey’s sharp and witty social commentary. Following the viral success of his "LATINX" rants, he’s made a name for himself in the comedy scene. He was recently featured in GQ Magazine, and ABC News, Bryan also received a prestigious “Audience Award” NBC award for his comedic writing. With content that garners hundreds of millions of views, you won’t want to miss his insightful and hilarious jokes, turning our mad world into punchlines! Leo Dottavio and Danny Mullen Mic Drop Comedy on Facebook / Instagram

Chris Pierce is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter whose soulful blend of folk, blues, and Americana has earned him worldwide recognition. In 2023, he was handpicked to open for Neil Young’s Coastal Tour and continues to captivate audiences with his powerful performances. His song “We Can Always Come Back to This”, featured on NBC’s "This Is Us," hit #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart, and his album "American Silence" was named the #1 Best Folk Album of 2021 by PopMatters. Pierce has shared stages with legends like Neil Young, B.B. King, Steve Earle, Seal, Al Green, Allison Russell, Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, Rodrigo y Gabriella, Jill Scott, Keb’Mo, Blind Boys of Alabama, Aaron Neville and many others. He has performed at major festivals including Newport Folk, AmericanaFest, Folk Alliance, Bottlerock, Rancho La Puerta Folk Fest, Four Corners Folk, MerleFest and NC Folk Festival. Despite developing significant hearing loss from a rare disorder in his youth, Pierce persevered to become one of America’s most affecting artists. His latest album "Let All Who Will" (2023) has drawn praise from NPR, Rolling Stone, No Depression, and American Songwriter. Alongside his solo work, he collaborates in projects like War & Pierce with Sunny War, the CSNY tribute band Our House, and the Black Opry Revue, further cementing his place as a vital voice in contemporary roots music. Chris Pierce on Facebook / Instagram

Stephen Nakagawa, a former Washington Ballet dancer, will be the new director of dance programming. The announcement comes five days after the Kennedy Center's previous chief was dismissed.

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On Sept. 2, 1945, the Japanese and the Allies gathered to mark the official end of WWII. The process went smoothly until Col. Lawrence Cosgrave signed his name on the wrong line.

Live for one night only in San Diego - Jessica Michelle Singleton Raw, absurd and fast-paced, Jessica Michelle Singleton (JMS) is a powerhouse of comedy in a teeny tiny package, known by fans for her high energy, overly honest, always silly, often dark and dirty performances. Her work has been featured on Peacock's "Don't Tell Comedy" and she is the breakout star of Iliza's "Locals" on Hulu. She just released her first hour comedy special, "Hi Y'all!" exclusively on Punchup.live, has two #1 comedy albums, and was a writer for the "Roast of Whitney Cummings." She's the host of the hilarious podcast "Hey Idiots!" and a Paid Regular at The Comedy Store (as seen on the Showtime series of the same name). She has performed to sold out crowds on 4 continents. She has been a guest on "Kill Tony," "Where My Mom's At?" with Christina P, Bert Kreischer's "Bertcast" and "Gettin' Better with Ron Funches". She also toured with/wrote for Melissa Villasenor of Saturday Night Live and has opened for Theo, Bert, Mark Normand and Ari Shaffir. She has also released multiple charting country songs because she's an extremely versatile piece of trash. Showtime: Thursday, August 21, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:15 p.m.) & 10 p.m. (line starts @ 9:15 p.m.)! Featuring JT Tomlinson from TikTok, Instagram, & More! Admission: Only $20 + $4 service fee per ticket! The greatest deal in comedy club history! Jessica Michelle Singleton on Facebook / Instagram

Beverly Cleary's fictional third grader with an adopted dog named Ribsy made his debut in 1950. Cleary was praised for writing simple, humorous stories that kids wanted to read.

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it. This workshop will be hosted at Societe Brewing Company. Societe was founded in 2012 on the idea that beer is the world’s greatest social uniter. This mindset inspired our name and it keeps us focused on every ounce we brew. We see our brewery as a vehicle for bringing people together from all walks of life. Beer by beer, we’re working hard to build our community, starting with our rally cry– BEER FOLK UNITE! Under 21 policy: Please contact Societe Brewing Company for details regarding underage entry For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/societe-brewing-company Happens on the following Dates: Aug 26, 2025, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Timezone: PDT Sep 23, 2025, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Timezone: PDT Oct 21, 2025, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Timezone: PDT