Dom Irrera has been performing at Tampa's Side Splitters about as long as the club has been open. The place celebrated its 15th anniversary last year. ...more

September 19, 2008

Chances are you've probably seen Anjelah Johnson. Perhaps it was on "MADtv," YouTube, or as an Oakland Raiderette. Through Sunday you can see the comedian live at the Tampa Improv. ...more

August 7, 2008

AVON PARK — It's not uncommon for one or two college students to doze off during a morning class. But when psychology professor Brian Deery sees that, he turns to his stand-up comedy routine. "Sometimes I have to use a technique we call 'kicking the mule,' which we use to get a crowd going," said Deery, who has been a stand-up comedian for 26 years. "I'm not there to do comedy, but it certainly is helpful to use those comic elements as long as they are learning something too." He tags his comedy as "clean and clever," meaning he avoids cussing and lewd subjects, which he thinks is more challenging but also more fun. "Comedy allows you to play with reality and being a psychologist, I can appreciate that," Deery said. ...more

November 10, 2007

The Pelican Players Entertainers' Variety Show, held in August at the Golf Club at Cypress Creek, was a dinner theater in which even the entrees were stars. ...more

September 20, 2007