November 11, 2011
Thee 2nd Annual Los Angeles Limerick Fest |
This Limerick Fest is the Sequel. Except for the first, there's no equal! So great will it be That there's no doubt that we Shall inherit the earth like the meek will. |
Thee 2nd Annual
Los Angeles Limerick Fest
11/11/11
Featuring 100.3 FM Radio Personality,
Mimi Chen
Mistress of Ceremony
Featuring: Tess Vigeland of American Public Media's Marketplace, Leon Schwartz, Shelley Herman, Jeff Goode, Jan Michael Alejandro, Limericks from political satirist, Madeleine Begun Kane and Dr Goose.
Proceeds go to "A Case for the Cure" to benefit the Susan G. Komen organization and The City of Hope.
The 2nd Annual LA Limerick Fest is also featuring the musical talents of Leslie Spring, and Alastair Boase & Friends Bagpipe Musicians.
Altadena, CA, Oct 17, 2010 - Nail Soup Productions today announced that the 2nd Los Angeles Limerick Festival will be held on 11-11-11, at the hottest pub in San Gabriel Valley, The Altadena Ale House. "The 2010 Limerick Fest was such a success, that this year, Ale House owners Gale and Judah Casburn and Nail Soup Productions want the proceeds to go to "A Case for the Cure" to benefit the Susan B. Koman organization and The City of Hope."" said Jan Michael Alejandro, founder of Nail Soup Productions. "We had no idea that so many people would come to last year's Limerick Fest, but the patrons of The Altadena Ale House rose to occasion. Not only did they write original material, many of them came up on stage and performed." Video clips of the 1st Annual Los Angeles Limerick Fest can be seen on YouTube. This year's LA Limerick Fest will be hosted again by100.3 FM radio personality, Mimi Chen, as the Mistress of Ceremony and will feature Tess Vigeland of NPR, Leon Schwartz, Jeff Goode, myself , Limericks from political satirist, Madeleine Begun Kane and many more.
About the 2nd Annual Los Angeles Limerick FestWhen: Friday 11/11/11 (A full moon night)
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Doors open 6:45PM. Admission $10 (Proceeds to go to "A Case for the Cure" to benefit the Susan B. Komen organization and The City of Hope.)
Where: 2329 Fair Oaks Ave. Altadena, 91001 (Street parking) (626) 794-4577 ask for Gale Bring your favorite limerick for the open reading (sign up at 6:45PM, limited spaces available.). This event will be video taped and broadcast on Youtube.
For info & to submit your limerick to be included in the Limerick Fest. Email info@jansplays.com subject: Limerick Fest About Nail Soup Productions
Nail Soup Productions was established in 2005 and is a culturally diverse production company whose mission is to benefit poets, playwrights, dancers, singers, musicians directors, designers, writers, actors and artists of every genre.
Nail Soup Productions events have taken place in Los Angeles and New York, and included such artists as Jackson Browne, Kenny Rankin, Arnold McCuller, Charlotte Crossley, Christopher Showerman, Mimi Chen, Mara New, Leslie Spring, Kirk Arnold-Smith, and many others.