April 04, 2011

Comedy show coming to Student Center April 14

by Christi Mathis

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- "Split Your Sides Laughing Comedy Show" is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Student Center Ballrooms April 14.

Doors open for the Student Programming Comedy Committee show at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 each and early purchase is encouraged due to limited seating. Buy tickets at the Student Center Business Office on the second floor of the Student Center.

The host is “C Dawg” from BET’s “Comic View,” acclaimed for his hilarious story telling. Ray Lipwoski, comic veteran with performances since 2000 on “Comic View, Showtime’s “White Boyz n the Hood,” “Showtime at the Apollo,” P. Diddy’s “Bad Boys of Comedy” and more will entertain. Lipowski has also toured overseas performing for American troops stationed in Germany, Ireland, London and Amsterdam.

Ms B Phlat is the headline act. You’ve seen her on BET’s “Comic View -- One Mic Stand,” HBO’s “DEF Comedy Jam,” and Showtime’s “Comic Without Borders,” and now, the outrageous urban humor comedienne is coming to Carbondale.

Everyone is welcome at the show. For more information, contact SPC Comedy Committee at 618/536-3393, visit the office on the third floor of the Student Center or check the website at www.spc4fun.com.