Irish Comedy Tour

Racine Civic Centre

Irish Comedy Tour Features Comedy Central Comedian



Contact: Sara Andrews
Phone number: 262-636-9229
Email: sara.andrews@cityofracine.org

For Immediate Release

RACINE, WI – February 26, 2010 –They’re Irish, they’re American, and they’re not holding back!

The Irish Comedy Tour invades Racine Civic Centre’s Memorial Hall on Thursday, March 11, 2010, bringing with them the party atmosphere of a Dublin pub.

“What better way to kick off St. Patrick’s Day weekend a day early, then a night of comedy,” stated Executive Director Rik Edgar.

The comedians, whose ancestors hail from the Emerald Isle, include Detroit native Derek Richards, Boston-born Mike McCarthy, and New Yorker Jim Paquette. Audiences howl at Richards’ tales about his mom’s dog, the holidays and dating a stripper. He has appeared on the Bob & Tom show, XM and Sirius Radio, and the Weather Channel’s Top 10. McCarthy’s no-holds-barred humor has landed him on Comedy Central and Showtime. The “Comedy Barbarian,” as he calls himself, takes no prisoners when it comes to poking fun at society’s most sensitive topics. Finally Paquette, who has fine-tuned his comedy chops across the country as a dueling piano performer, opens the show with classic Irish drinking tunes and riotous original songs that inspire audiences to clap along (even if it means briefly putting down their drinks).

The event takes place in Racine Civic Centre’s Memorial Hall located on 72 7th Street Racine, WI. Doors open at 6:00 PM. The fun begins at 7:15 PM. Event for mature audiences only.


For video clips and show schedules of the comedians, see www.theirishcomedytour.com
For event details, become a fan on our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/racinecc


Tickets available at the Festival Hall box office or Ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For more information, call the Racine Civic Centre at 262-636-9229.

The Irish Comedy Tour is presented by The Ivanhoe Pub & Eatery.


About Racine Civic Centre

The Racine Civic Centre complex is located on the shores of Lake Michigan in southeast Wisconsin. It is home to the historic Memorial Hall, Festival Hall and five-acre Festival Park. The complex hosts everything from cultural events and sporting events, to outdoor festivals and weddings. The Racine Civic Centre is managed by VenuWorks of Racine. Racine Civic Centre, three venues in one convenient location.


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