SoHa Happenings in Colorado

Pam Roth O'Mara Comedy? Drama? Dramedy! Or, Comma. You decide!  Yes, September is this Monday…. which means it’s time for improv. YaY!!Improv. This fall I’m back at ACC/Community Ed teaching an 8-week class focusing on having fun while developing characters and scenes. Great for authors, artists, performers, musicians, and anyone else… Improv for Fun and Awareness , led by Pam Roth O’Mara When : Wed, Oct 1-Nov 19, 6-8 p.m., 8 wks                            Where : ACC Littleton Campus, Santa Fe Drive Littleton Course #: ARCR 1165F01-69158                                                  ...

Please join SoHa Happenings in congratulating Jon Jon Lannen, SoHa Author, Instructor, Performer on his new role as Education Coordinator at Denver's Voodoo Comedy Playhouse . The Playhouse, scheduled to open in October, is owned and operated by Stephen Wilder. Where :  1260 22nd Street, Denver, CO 80205 Questions ? 303-578-0079 • info@voodoocomedy.com

Now online for your viewing and purchasing pleasure.... the brand spanking new Lone Tree Arts Center web site... www.lonetreeartscenter.org . Get your 2011-12 season tickets, purchase a seat plaque, or order individual tickets. Of course, season tickets are always the best deal. Where : Lone Tree Arts Center @ www.lonetreeartscenter.org 10075 Commons Street Lone Tree, Colorado 80124 Cost : Varies - details online, or call the Box Office Questions ?  Box Office Manager: Doug Evans doug.evans@cityoflonetree.com . 720.509.1000. Tell Doug you saw them on SoHa Happenings in Colorado ! and we said, "Hi!"

Photo by Pam O'Mara And a great time was had by all… five members of the 6-week Arapahoe Community College (Community Education Div) workshop, Improv Scene Making for Everyone , as seen on their final evening. From left: Ben Burkett, Leah Burkett, Sarah Nankivell, Heather Olsen, and Steve Fendrich. Larry Stevens, the sixth member of the class, was unavailable for questioning. Instructor Pam O’Mara was smiling behind the camera. The smiles were natural; no coaching required.

Tonight: The Improv Lottery features improvisers from all over the Denver area including SoHa performers, Jon Lannen and Pam O'Mara. All proceeds go to support improv theater in Denver. Event arranged by The GroupMind Foundation. When: Wed, 3/30 @ 7:30p; doors open at 7p Where: Avenue Theater - 17th Ave between Logan & Pennsylvania [ MAP ] Cost: $10 at the door; no reservations taken for this event. Questions? 303.321.5925

If you love improv comedy, you've got to see Tony Nguyen & Chippendales Rejects this week... What: Bovine Thursday Night Throwdown pits  Chippendales Rejects (with  Kelly Calderon, Timothy Doran, Travis Grant, Michael Kane, David Lewis, Tony Nguyen, and Rob Rosenthal) against The Truth Against Evolution . See them all and vote for the best comedy improv team. Where: Bovine Metropolis Theater,  1527 Champa St, Denver, CO 80202 [ Map ] Cost:  $8   Tickets:  303-758-4722 or [ buy online ] or [ email 24hrs prior to showtime ] Questions?  303-758-4722 

See our own Comedienne Terri Barton Gregg @ Herman's Hideaway Tonight!! When: Tonight, Sun, 3/20 :: Doors open 7p, Show starts 7:30p Where: Herman's Hideaway, 1578 S Broadway, Denver Map/directions: www.hermanshideaway.com/venue/detail/hermans-hideaway Cost: $6.00 (21 and over with valid ID only) Online Tix: www.hermanshideaway.com/show/detail/40806 Questions? 303-777-5840

Wally's Cafe , a Comedy in Two Acts... as noted on www.coloradostage.com Wally's Cafe is a rollicking comedy about a wise-cracking but loving young couple from New Jersey who have big plans when they open a cafe in the middle of the California desert. Their first customer is a pretty young and naive small town girl from Illinois on her way to Hollywood to become a star. However, she stays on as a waitress throughout the following 40 years. The three experience ups and downs; laughter and tears of life itself, while following their dreams. When: Evenings and matinees in March and April... March 25-26 and April 1-2, 8-9, 15-16: evenings @ 7:30p; doors and cash bar open at 7p... April 3, 10: matinee @ 2p; doors and cash bar open at 1:30p Where: Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd, Lone Tree. Take the I-25 Lincoln Avenue exit, go west. [ map ] Tickets: $15 Adults; $12 Seniors (60+) and students Questions?303-471-8171

You gotta see David Lewis in action ...if you passed him on the street you wouldn't know just how much this guy can make you laugh!! Here's your chance right here in SoHa... When: Su, Jan 30 @ 6-9p. Show starts at 7:00pm, doors open at 6:00pm Where: Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village 80210 How much? FREE. What is it about FREE that you don't understand? The fine print: David can have as many guests (FOR FREE) as he wants - and he wants you - but you need to call and make reservations ASAP to guarantee your spot. Just mention DAVID LEWIS and tell them you are coming to see DAVID LEWIS and you will get in free! Call 720-274-6800 for reservations! Questions? What is it about Call 720-274-6800 that you don't understand?

We know it's short notice, but not to be missed... SoHa Comedienne, Terri Barton Gregg Comedy Where: The Beauty Bar When: Wed, 12/15 @ 8p Location: 608 E. 13th Ave, Denver Tip: Terri says "I will be performing early in the show so get there early" web: www.thebeautybar.com/denver Questions? call the Beauty Bar... 720.542.8024

Tony Nguyen, SoHa Improv Performer on stage at Bovine Metropolis Theater is a must-see! Support local funny-guy, Tony Nguyen (Littleton) and lighten your holiday season!! When: Monday, 12/6 @ 7:30p Where: Bovine Metropolis Theater, 1527 Champa Street, Denver 80202 ( map ) Cost: $7 (or, FREE for Bovine Metropolis students) Reserve tickets: 303.758.4722 ...more: Get improv training here in SoHa at Arapahoe Community College. Next session: 2/1/2011 - learn improv techniques for enhancing business relationships and team dynamics ( link )

Terri Barton Gregg's Latest Stand-Up Performance If you know Terri, you know she's a very funny lady... go see her on stage!! Yes, we know she's performing in NoHa (North of Hampden aka Denver) but go support her any way. Where: Downtown Comedy Works When: Wednesday November 10, 2010 @ 8p; doors open at 6:45 pm At: 1226 15th. St. Denver, Co. Between Lawrence St. and Larimer St. Admission: FREE !!! when you mention Terri's name and tell the ticket agent to put you and your friends on Terri Barton Gregg's guest list. Your admission will be complimentary. Reservations: 303-595-3637. Please call soon this show sells out quickly.

Support the new talent appearing at Landmark Comedy Works... http://www.comedyworks.com/shows/calendar?location=Landmark