Saturday, October 13, 2007

Improv Workshop

If you're an aspiring actor, comedian, or simply want to learn more about either, don't miss the comedy improv workshop!

Comedienne Karen Ripley will be conducting a comedy workshop on Saturday, October 13 at 1pm at the Eudora Welty Library in Downtown Jackson.

Karen Ripley has been teaching improvisation to children and adults for over 25 years. Karen has been the in house Improv teacher for Harvey Milk Institute, SF, Ca for the past 9 years. Karen has been a part of several improv troupes. The most well known, "Over Our Heads", performed once a month for 13 years at Mama Bears Bookstore in Berkeley, Ca. Currently Karen performs improv with "Women Who Crave Attention", featuring Annie Larson, Amy Boyd, Karla Carmony and Jenny McNulty. She was also recently featured on Logo.

We are asking for a minimum donation of $10 to attend this workshop or $5 with proof-of-purchase of a ticket to the main event (later that evening). Tickets are available via Ticketmaster. If you'd like to RSVP (space is limited), please email comedy@outoberfest.com.

Eudora Welty Library - 300 N. State St, Jackson, - 601.968.5811

OUToberfest Main Event

• Time: 6pm-until
• Location: Hal & Mal's - 200 S Commerce St., Jackson, MS
• 18+. $15 Advance (TicketMaster & Ticketmaster locations)$20 at the door.

A night full of music, comedy, and performance art.

Live performances by:

Karen Ripley

"Karen is one of the finest lesbian comics in the country. Her deadpan delivery and rubber faced expressions belie a sharp-witted satirical edge to her very peculiar take on gay life." - QComedy Review, San Francisco, CA

Ultra Naté

Ultra Naté is an American house diva, who has achieved international success on the pop charts with songs such as "Free", "Love is the Only Drug", "If You Could Read My Mind;, and most recently remixing "Automatic" by the Pointer Sisters.

Eric Himan

At a glance, Eric Himan is a punk. With sleeves of tattoos it isn’t hard to believe. Then he pulls out the guitar, and begins to play. The soulfulness that comes from his voice will put you at ease in front of this "bad boy of folk".

Sister Funk

Sister Funk, the nation's hottest five-piece all-female band, brings a high energy, entertaining stage show to a growing national following. Sister Funk's LIVE show is what makes them more than just another female band.

Bitch & the Exciting Conclusion

Bitch & The Exciting Conclusion, collaborating with Daniela Sea (The L Word) is touring nationally with such idols as The Indigo Girls, and Melissa Ferrick promoting her most recent record "Make This/Break This".

Kynt

New Orleans, Louisiana native, Kynt, (Producer/Singer/Songwriter/Choreographer/Classical Ballet Dancer/Professional Model) has set his sights on global domination.

MissiHippy

Dance, dance, dance. Throw in some yoga and stir well. Add lots of practice and hand made costumes. Top it off with variety of rhythms and enjoy.

DJ Knol

Beginning in the early- to mid '90s, Knol began mixing and loving house music. By the mid ‘90s and by the age of 23, he managed many residencies including Jack & Jill’s, Jaded, Polly Esther's, the Groove, and numerous raves and underground parties.

More to be announced!