BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:GLENVIEW\, IL (July 2012) &ndash\; The Laughing Chameleon\, t he North Suburb&rsquo\;s only full-service comedy\, magic and variety cl ub is excited to announce it&rsquo\;s hot summer line up of exciting ent ertainment\, plus special BOGO ticket offer\, buy one regular price tick et and get one free! \; Use coupon code BOGO when purchasing online or at the box office!* \; Please email us\, get on our email list an d receive our weekly show schedule plus a chance to win four free show t ickets! \; We will enter your name and draw for winners each weekend .Thursday\, July 5 through Saturday\, July 7\, Southern Style Stand Up\, Sonya White! \; Sonya White is based in Chicago. Originally from Vi rginia\, she has combined southern charm with big city street smarts to create a show that won her multiple appearances on CBS&rsquo\; &ldquo\;S tar Search&rdquo\; and a promo spot on NBC&rsquo\;s Last Comic Standing 4. Sonya is one of four comediennes featured in the CMT broadcast produc tion of &ldquo\;Southern Fried Chicks\,&rdquo\; which was followed up wi th a DVD and annual tours.Wednesday\, July 11\, Modern Day Vaudeville wi th David Kovac! \; David Kovac is a classically trained actor and fo rmer street juggler\, a full-time performer based in Chicago for the pas t 20 years. \; (BFA in Acting from The Theatre School of DePaul Univ ersity.) \; Regional theatre credits include Lost in Yonkers\, Tripl e Espresso\, Charley's Aunt\, Servant of Two Masters and the title role in A CT Yankee in King Arthur's Court. \; Recent Chicago area appear ances include Applegate the Devil in Damn Yankees (Metropolis) and Otto in Noel Coward's Design For Living (First Folio). \; \; Thursday \, July 12\, Howard Shraiberg\, local musician\, sings all of your favor ites! Howard Shraiberg is a recording artist\, actor\, and night club en tertainer. \; He will be performing his pop\, jazz\, and blues show for one night only.Friday\, July 13 and Saturday\, July 14\, \; Mama phobia with Mary Poole returns after many sold out shows July/August mat inee and evening performances!! \; This hilarious one-woman show abo ut the hysterical\, frustrating\, and sweet reality of motherhood takes the audience on a journey from pregnancy to parenthood-- that will warm every heart and relate to moms and dads alike. \; Written by local p laywright and comedian Peggy Ward and performed by Mary Poole\, this sho w sends everybody home laughing.You will relate! \; From sleep depri vation and body image\, to loneliness versus playgroup one-upmanship\, t his fabulous show highlights every mom's experiences and finds comedy in frustration and humor in heartache. July &\; August show schedule:Sa t. July 7 at 2pmFri. July 13 at 9pmSat. July 14 at 8pmSun. July 15 at 2p mTues. July 17 at 8pmTues. July 24 at 8pmSat. July 28 at 2pmTues. July 3 1 at 8pmWed. Aug. 1 at 8pmFri. Aug. 3 at 9pm (New Show)Sat. Aug. 4 at 8p m (New Show)Wednesday\, July 18\, 8pm\, Sing along with ALL AMERICAN DUE LING PIANOS (Also\, August 1\,8\,&\; 22)! \; Dueling pianos is sy nonymous nationwide with an incomparable evening of music and comedy. Al l American Dueling Pianos are masters of the dueling pianos style garner ed from years of stage time. Sing Along. Laugh Along. Have Fun Along. Th ursday\, July 19\, Live Music with SHADY GRADY &\; THE NOBODIES\, 8pm ! \; Hailing from Chicago\, IL\, Shady Grady &\; The Nobodies (SG N) play a uniquely diverse brand of funk\, blues\, and rock. With\, thei r newfound blue-funk sound\, Shady Grady &\; The Nobodies is the newe st and funkiest member of the Chicago music scene. SGN bring their 4-pie ce tour-de-force to the masses and have since been performing their bran d of funky\, bluesy\, triptacular rock at local Chicago venues. With inf luences like The Allman Brothers\, P-Funk\, Jimi Hendrix\, and Pink Floy d\, the electric pulse wave of a live Shady Grady show is more than enou gh to get the brain sizzling and the bodies moving. SGN released their d ebut LP\, This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things\, on July 24th\, 2011 an d are currently preparing for their summer 2012 tour of the East Coast a nd the Southern U.S.Friday\, July 20 through Saturday\, July 21 ( plus A ugust 23-25)\, Collin A. Bullock returns with The Best of Stand Up Comed y Showcase. \; Collin A. Bullock is a young comedian\, based out of Chicago\, who's tearing up the national scene like a weevil with a rocke t on his back. Collin's been touring the country for several years now\, emceeing and featuring at some of the top clubs and colleges in the nat ion. He's worked rooms such as The Comedy Store and The Laugh Factory in LA\, Zanies and Second City in Chicago\, Comedy Club on State in Madiso n\, The Wisconsin Dells Comedy Club\, and much more! He's even appeared on television AND on Sirius XM. \; He also once ate an entire pie on a bet. He's a hell of a guy. Wednesday\, July 25\, 8pm\, RICK MARCH\, c omedy headlliner and opening\, local writer &\; stand up\, PETER LIPS EY!Rick March was born and raised in Chicago. \; He has been slingin g barbs and wisecracks since he was born. His first words were to the do ctor in the delivery room\, 'Go bleep yourself\, its cold out here!' A s teady diet of donuts and self-loathing combined with a passion for makin g people laugh\, Cranky Ricky has been described as 'Don Rickles on Ster oids'. \; From Zanies to The Comedy Store to anyone who will listen\ , Rick slings his sarcastic barbs and observations on the inane to make fun of everything stupid and everyone too serious about life.Peter Lipse y lives in Wilmette\, IL\, a suburb just north of Chicago with his wife\ , three kids. Unlike other comedians\, he has had many jobs in the "real world" including being a licensed Realtor\, before delving into the bus iness of being funny.Thursday\, July 26 through Saturday\, July 28\, Dob ie &ldquo\;Mr. Lucky&rdquo\; Maxwell\, one of the top touring comedians in North America brings his live show\, a whirwind of words\, a virtual verbal hurricane. \; Every time his is on stage\, Dobie tests the st amina of his audience. \; His slick ranting style has earned him a l oyal and growing fan base and his knack for saying what a lot of people think\, have kept him constantly booked from coast to coast.KARAOKE TUES DAYS &ndash\; TAKE THE STAGE AND SHOW YOUR VOCAL TALENT!Calling all sing ers out there\, grab your friends and come check out the latest sensatio n at The Laughing Chameleon\, Karaoke Tuesday! \; Every Tuesday at 9 pm our DJ is ready with all your favorite tunes and no cover is charged.  \; Let her know your favorite song\, grab the mic and take your tur n on our beautiful stage or just sit back and watch the fun and enjoy a signature cocktail\, cold beer or glass of wine. \; Who thought Tues day night in The Glen could be so fun?!OPEN MIC MONDAYSThe fun and laugh s don&rsquo\;t stop there! The Laughing Chameleon&rsquo\;s 8:30PM &ldquo \;Funny Monday Showcase&rdquo\; continues to gain a following. \; Fo r only $10\, attendees laugh with 5-6 wonderful local talents ranging fr om comedy\, music and improvisation to magic and illusion. Performers mu st sign up in advance by sending an email to theglenbooking@gmail.com\, or through their listing on Badslava.com. PRIVATE PARTIES &\; GROUP E VENTSThe Laughing Chameleon is available for private parties and meeting s on Sundays and other times throughout the week\, in addition to regula r show times with special group rates for 10 or more. With a prime locat ion in The Glen\, The Laughing Chameleon&rsquo\;s unique atmosphere and brand new facility is the ideal location for any event\, whether it&rsqu o\;s corporate gatherings\, birthdays or bachelor and bachelorette parti es. \; The Club&rsquo\;s glossy dé\;cor\, full-service bar and small plate restaurant service are sure to impress! \; Group sales packages are also available for regular show performances. \; These include discounts and reserved seating as well as special food and drink packages.THE MENUThe Laughing Chameleon offers a full bar with speciall y designed cocktails\, small plate restaurant service (provided by the a djacent Flight Restaurant &\; Wine Bar)\, and top quality entertainme nt - all in the heart of Chicago&rsquo\;s North Suburbs. Menu items\, pr iced between $5 and $10\, include: sliders\, tacos\, empanadas\, Tuscan fries\, beet salad\, flatbreads\, hummus platter\, and desserts. \; Special catering packages are also available with Salerno&rsquo\;s Pizza &\; Pasta.The Laughing Chameleon is also proud to feature custom-cre ated celebrity cocktails including the Lady Day\, the Happy Birthday Mr. President\, the Chairman of the Board\, the Speakeasy\, and the King of Rock &\; Roll which includes Jeremiah Sweet Tea\, light rum\, blue C uracao\, pineapple\, and crè\;me de coconut in a in a Tiki style g lass. A wide variety of cocktails\, beer\, wine and champagnes are also available.ABOUT THE LAUGHING CHAMELEONThe Laughing Chameleon opened in D ecember 2011. \; It will be open Monday through Friday\, 6:30pm to 1 :00am\, and Saturdays from 6:30pm to 2:00am. Sundays will be available f or private events. Shows will be at 8pm from Wednesday\, Thursday and Sa turday\, 9pm on Friday. Funny Monday Comedy Showcase ($10) will be at 8: 30pm every Monday. Karaoke is every Tuesday at 9pm\, no cover. \; Ge neral admission show tickets will be priced at $10 and up. Although we l ove all ages\, The Laughing Chameleon is a 21 and up entertainment venue for evening shows unless show is specified as all ages. \; Proof of ID is required. On adult show nights\, there is a two-drink minimum per person. If the minimum is not met\, a $6 per drink service charge is ad ded to the bill. Tickets and two-drink minimum are subject to 4% Glenvie w Entertainment Tax. Annual memberships are also available. The Laughing Chameleon is located in The Glen Town Center\, 1830 Tower Drive\, Glenv iew\, IL 60026. \; Phone 888-OULAUGH (888-685-2844) or 847-834-0291. Website: http://www.thelaughingchameleon.com and PARKING IS FREE.*Valid Thursday-Saturday. \; Mamaphobia shows are excluded. URL:http://winnetka.patch.com/events/the-laughing-chameleons-very-funny-a nd-musical-mayjune-line-up-fbc9dfe6 SUMMARY:The Laughing Chameleon’s Hot Summer Schedule\, plus New BOGO\, Buy One/Get One Free Ticket Offer and Win Tickets! LOCATION:1830 Tower Dr\, Glenview\, IL 60026: 1830 Tower Dr\, Glenview\, IL END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR