October 15, 2009
Comedy Stop Holds Benefit For Las Vegas Rescue Mission Oct. 23
On Friday, Oct. 23, Bob Kephart, producer of the popular Comedy Stop in the Congo Room at the Sahara Hotel, will host a fundraiser to benefit the Las Vegas Rescue Mission. Headlining the special night (actually opening on Monday, Oct. 19), will be wacky comedian and impressionist, Steve Shaffer; dieting specialist (not really), Chrissy Burns, and veteran Patrick O’Donnell.
The Las Vegas Rescue Mission, 480 West Bonanza Road, has been feeding, housing and guiding homeless men and women in long-term programs, since 1970, in an effort to return them to society as productive self sufficient individuals. Daily hot meals are served at 5:00 p.m. to anyone who is hungry, with breakfast supplied for overnight guests, and lunch for those who are part of the residential program, including a bag lunch for those working off-site. In total the Mission provides more than 350,000 meals annually. The monies raised through the Comedy Stop’s efforts will be used for the Mission’s expanding building program.
On Wednesday, Oct. 15, the Mission will have a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new $2.5-million, two story dining and training facility, which is a major part of its present $3.5-million building fund. In 1970 the original Mission was established in a tiny storefront. Today, the Mission has grown to nine buildings, reaching from “D” to “F” streets in downtown Las Vegas. The Mission receives no regular funding from any government source, and relying primarily on donations from individuals, churches, businesses and special benefit events.
Shaffer has comedic flair for impressions and is a favorite of comedy club audiences everywhere. The New York Post said, “Shaffer is vibrantly creative,” and the Boston Globe agreed that Steve is a “prodigious talent. Shaffer has appeared on numerous television shows including, “The Tonight Show,” “Comic Strip Live,” An Evening at the Improv,” and “Caroline’s Comedy Hour.” Chrissy Burns is making her second stop in the Congo Room and is considered a bright and wonderful story teller. Burns especially likes to regale her audiences with true-to-life dieting, dating and life experiences. Chrissy’s outrageously funny road stories can be found in her book, “I Killed—True Stories of the Road from America’s Top Comics.” Patrick O’Donnell has been a working stand up comedian for more than 20 years. O’Donnell is a high energy act who spices up his performance with his knack for impressions. Former presidents, movie and television stars could pop up at anytime during his performance, as he searches for the humorous side of life.
Tickets for the Special Evening at the Comedy Stop can be purchased only at the main box office of the Sahara Hotel, located at the valet entrance to the hotel. Tickets are priced at $35 plus tax, with a major portion of each ticket going to the Las Vegas Rescue Mission.
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