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Nevada City Film Festival’s Winter Comedy Show ~ Saturday, April 4, 2015

NCFF Comedy ShowThe Nevada City Film Festival and the Miners Foundry Cultural Center are excited to present the NCFF Winter Comedy Show on Saturday, April 4, 2015.

The NCFF Winter Comedy Show will feature live performances from Tig Notaro, Tim Heidecker, Nick Thune, and Sara Schaefer.

 

NCFF Comedy Show 3For this special one-night only extravaganza, enjoy laugh out loud comedy and watch episodes from popular comedy web shows on Adult Swim, plus catch a sneak peak at a new series.

Tickets are available online, by phone, or in person at the Miners Foundry, and in person at Briar Patch Co-Op.  Ticketing fees may apply.

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Live Comedy Show Featuring Tig Notaro, plus performances by Tim Heidecker, Nick Thune and Sara Schaefer ~ 8:30 p.m. Doors / 9:30 p.m. Show ~ $25.00 Advance/ $30.00 Door

Tig Notaro Photo (b&w)Included on Business Insider’s list of “50 Women Who Are Changing the World” and Rolling Stone’s list of “50 Funniest People Now,”  Tig Notaro was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2014 for her sophomore release LIVE.  Louis CK is quoted as saying it is one of the best stand-up performances he ever saw.  During the release of LIVE, Tig was reviewed and profiled by The New York Times, The New Yorker, Entertainment Weekly, Vanity Fair, GQ Magazine, and Time Magazine amongst many others.  More recently, Tig delivered a TED Talk and is writing a memoir, both expected to be released in 2015.

thumb.phpTim Heidecker is a comedian, writer, director, actor and musician. He is one half of the comedy team of Tim & Eric, along with Eric Wareheim. Heidecker and Wareheim are noted for creating the television shows Tom Goes to the MayorTim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, and Tim & Eric’s Bedtime Stories.

 

NickThune_PictureNick Thune, comedian / actor, hails from the Great Northwest (Seattle), where he spent his early years growing up.  Nick’s absurdest view and deadpan wit combined with the soothing lull of his guitar, have distinguished his unique style of comedy. He has appeared on the Tonight Show 8 times, and on each occasion, he won. Nick has also appeared on Conan, The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon and has his own Comedy Central Special.

 

Sara_SchaeferSara Schaefer is a critically acclaimed stand up comedian, writer,and producer currently based in Los Angeles.  She was recently the co-host of MTV’s late night show Nikki & Sara Live.  Sara has appeared on @Midnight, John Oliver’s New York Stand Up Show, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Best Week Ever, and Inside Amy Schumer.  She has won two Emmy Awards for her work at Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

Comedy Shorts with DJ Douggpound ~ 6:00 p.m. Doors / 6:30 p.m Show ~ $7 Advance / $9 Door

 

DouggPoundDouggpound’s Video Hole DJ Douggpound (Adult Swim) presents a collection of his favorite hilarious videos made by himself and his friends.  Expect lots of sound effects, lo-fi 3D animation, and absurdity.  Doug may even show a secret project in the works!

 

 

 

 

 

NCFF posterThe Nevada City Film Festival is made up of a group of passionate filmmakers and artists that have worked to create an outlet for emerging new voices and ideas while providing audiences with a unique experience in a picturesque location.

 

 

 

Photo by Akim Aginksy

Photo by Akim Aginksy

The Mission of the Miners Foundry Cultural Center is to preserve, enhance and utilize the historic Miners Foundry for cultural, educational and social activities.

The Foundry is a non profit organization, pleased to support the Nevada County theatre community.

To support cultural programming and the preservation of the historic Miners Foundry, please become a member or make a donation today.

The Second City Hits Home ~ Friday, February 6, 2015

Second City Hits Home City LimitsThe Miners Foundry is pleased to present The Second City Hits Home on Friday, February 6, 2015.  Nevada City gets in on the laughter as The Second City takes on all the news that’s fit to twist.  The biggest headlines!  The hot-button issues!  And it’s all served up with with a side of that famous Chicago-style improv.  Don’t miss your chance to see the superstars of tomorrow live on stage now, when The Second City Hits Home!

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8:30 p.m.  Tickets are $40 in Advance and $45 at the Door.  Tickets may be purchased online, in person or by phone at the Miners Foundry, or in person at Briar Patch.

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SCHH_mini_poster_grafxThe Second City opened its doors on a snowy Chicago night in December of 1959.  No one could have guessed this small cabaret theatre would become the most influential and prolific comedy theatre in the world.  With roots in the improvisational games of Viola Spolin, The Second City developed an entirely unique way of creating and performing comedy.  From Mike Myers to Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert to Tina Fey, The Second City imprint is felt across every entertainment medium.

 

 

 

Photo by Akim Aginksy

Photo by Akim Aginksy

The Mission of the Miners Foundry Cultural Center is to preserve, enhance and utilize the historic Miners Foundry for cultural, educational and social activities.

The Foundry is a non profit organization, pleased to support the Nevada County theatre community.

To support cultural programming and the preservation of the historic Miners Foundry, please become a member or make a donation today.

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