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 The Glens Falls Civic Center Foundation will host its’ second annual “Laugh the Night Away” fundraiser on Friday, April 7, in Heritage Hall with festivities beginning at 5:30 p.m.
This year’s program will feature a sit-down dinner headlined by the stand-up comedy of Vic Henley. His comedy covers a variety of topics including current events, sports, relationships, and politics. Mr. Henley is the co-author of a national best-selling book, “Games Rednecks Play” with fellow comedian Jeff Foxworthy.
Mr. Henley graduated form Auburn University and headed to Phoenix, Arizona for a career as a stockbroker. His attention turned from finance to funnies when he entered and won a comedy contest at a local nightclub. He began working the comedy club circuit and eventually moved to New York, which led to his first television appearance on the CBS Morning Program. From there he had numerous appearances on Star Search, Fox’s Comic Strip Live, A&E’s Evening at the Improv, Caroline’s Comedy Hour and Standup Spotlight with Rosie O’Donnell. He has traveled to the UK and appeared on the BBD’s Stand-Up Show and Never Mind the Buzzcocks, along with being the only American comedian to appear on their huge hit, They Think It’s All Over. Other credits include BBC Scotland’s Edinburgh Nights, Channel 5’s The Comedy Store, Showtime’s Comedy Club Network, MTV’s Funny Papers, USA Network’s Night Flight, and Lifetime’s Way Off Broadway with Joy Behar.
The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour and hor d’oeuvres served by wait staff. Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. with two entree choices of either Stuffed Breast of Chicken Marsala or Prime Rib of Beef au Jus from The House of Scotts. The comedy show will begin at 8:00 p.m. with a special guest opening for Vic Henley. A silent auction featuring some unique items will be available for viewing and bidding throughout the evening.
Tickets are on sale and priced as follows:
Individual tickets: $ 60
Corporate tables: $750 (includes seating for 8)
Tickets can be purchased in person or by calling the Glens Falls Civic Center Box Office at (518) 798-0202, by visiting ticketmaster.com or by calling
(518) 476-1000.
Businesses and individuals interested in learning more about the Glens Falls Civic Center Foundation are asked to call (518) 798-0366.
The Glens Falls Civic Center Foundation is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to build greater public understanding and appreciation for the role the Glens Falls Civic Center plays in the quality of life in northern New York, encourage and promote broad philanthropic support for capital improvements at the Center, and create an endowment fund at the Center.
The Glens Falls Civic Center is an arena hosting sports and entertainment activities year-round for over twenty-five years. Home to the United Hockey League's Adirondack Frostbite and the Adirondack Wildcats of the United States Basketball League, it hosts a variety of sports, theater, and family entertainment events.
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