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As someone in generally good health, both physically and mentally, it’s hard to put myself in the place of someone who suffers from mental illness, and even harder to imagine that there may in fact be a lighter side to it…even something to laugh about.

Last year, Vancouver 24 Hours  deemed Comedy Courage the best “Right Stuff” Soiree in 2009, and for the second year in a row, I will be emceeing the Comedy Courage  (now in it’s 7th year) at the Westin Bayshore Hotel on May 27, 2010.

I will be co-emceeing with the super funny Patrick Maliha (who by the way can do an amazing amount of impersonations!) and it really is a great way to take the stigma out of mental illness through laughter, with a showcase of talent, Gala Dinner and Silent Auction!

For more information, check out the Comedy Courage Website

Comedy Courage

Hope to see you there!

Dawn

I know…what a statement, but it’s true. A very funny pal of mine is helping do just that with an event happening Friday, April 16.

A great event with one of my former City TV co-workers…

CTV’S MARKE DRIESSCHEN TO MC

 COMICS THAT CARE ~ A BENEFIT FOR HAITI

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31^st, 2010

THE RIDGE THEATRE

9PM-11PM

In an effort to aid those who have been devastated by the most recent catastrophe in Haiti, Canadian Sports Productions Inc’s Steve Allen, along with the cast of “The Hockey Room”, will be hosting a comedy benefit on Sunday, January 31^st at The Ridge Theatre ( 3131 Arbutus Street ).

Performing Comedians include

§          Damonde Tschritter – Damonde recently became the first Canadian winner in the twenty-seven year history of the illustrious Seattle International Comedy Competition.  He has been hailed in the Globe & Mail as comedy’s new superhero.

§          Patrick Maliha – The Georgia Straight’s choice for Comedian of the Year, Patrick has been a co-host on Urban Rush and has a weekly column in TV Week Magazine.  He is also is the current World Record Holder of Most Impressions in one minute, beating out previous record holder Dana Carvey.

§          Toby Hargrave – voted Funniest Comedian at the Vancouver Comedy Festival in 2005, Toby has appeared on Corner Gas, Comic Genius, and the Comedy Network.

§          Sean Proudlove – a finalist in the Corner Gas Comedy Competition, Sean Proudlove has his own Comedy Now Special on CTV and is responsible for booking comics at Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club in Vancouver .

 §          Kelly Dixon – after a stand out performance at the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal , Kelly moved to New York and became a regular at The Comic Strip and Stand up New York . 

 Tickets for “Comics That Care ~ A Benefit For Haiti” are only $20 and can be purchased at The Ridge Theatre or on-line at www.festivalcinemas.ca.

Stay Generous,

Dawn

As Eric Bana (playing Romulan villain Nero) quips in the new Star Trek movie “The wait is over”- I get to see the new one tonight at Scotiabank theatre!  I can’t wait for this movie.  It is currently getting rave reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.  The movie will be out in theatres to the general public this Friday.  It will be cool to see what kinds of new fans will get on board the Star Trek franchise…not like they need new fans! 

Also, tune in to CFUN 1410 AM today between 2-6 for Man Radio with Patrick Maliha & I.

-Thor  

I had to be wheeled out of the All India Sweets & Restaurant on Main last night.  Nicola (better half), myself and two of her friends partook in the vegetarian Indian buffet for a mere $10.95!  So delicious, check this place out if you haven’t already. 

Not much else to tell ya other than that.  I found out I’m doing three more fill-in shifts on Talk 1410 next week on the Afternoon Buzz with Patrick Maliha.  So stoked!

Ciao for now

-Thor