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Wicked

May 20 - Jun 2, 2013
Back by “Popular” demand.  Variety calls WICKED "a… more

New Orleans Wine and…

May 21 - 25, 2013
The five-day bacchanalia brings together world-renowned winemakers, celebrated… more

CAF Red Tail Squadron…

May 22 - 25, 2013
The CAF Red Tail Squadron’s traveling exhibit, Rise Above, features an… more

Lagniappe Lecture…

May 22 - 22, 2013
Learn more about Wartime Logs, the special diaries that the YMCA and Red Cross… more

Swingaroux "Big Band"…

May 22 - 22, 2013
Come Swing Dance to the Big Band sound of Swingaroux, the hottest big band in… more

The National World…

May 22 - 29, 2013
The National WW II Museum offers you the opportunity to pick up an… more

The Victory Belles "A…

May 22 - 29, 2013
From George M. Cohan to Irving Berlin, from the Star-Spangled Banner to God… more

Jazz in the Park

May 23 - 23, 2013
Presented by People United for Armstrong Park with music by the Hot 8 Brass… more

Thursdays at Twilight…

May 23 - 23, 2013
This very popular series with an array of musicians and Mint Juleps will begin… more

Greek Festival

May 24 - 26, 2013
Every year descendents of one of the Western world's oldest cultures celebrate… more

Irma Thomas…

May 24 - 24, 2013
Join the Friends of the Cabildo as the “Soul Queen of New Orleans, plays… more

On the Back Porch…

May 24 - 25, 2013
Come hang out “On The Back Porch” with New Orleans’ favorite… more

Asian Heritage…

May 25 - 25, 2013
Ethnic foods, clothes, jewelry and music, martial arts demos, children's… more

Asian Pacific…

May 25 - 25, 2013
The day long event will feature costumed performers, live entertainment,… more

Oak Alley Plantation…

May 25 - Jul 27, 2013
When thinking of Oak Alley Plantation, the plantation's historic alley of oak… more

The 4th Annual Big…

May 25 - 25, 2013
The 4th Annual Big Easy Comedy Festival returns to New Orleans this Memorial… more

Of Thee I Sing: A…

May 26 - 26, 2013
Of Thee I Sing!  A Patriotic Celebration with The St. Timothy Choir Kenya… more

Wednesdays on the…

May 29 - 29, 2013
Wednesdays on the Point began six years ago in an effort to draw visitors to… more

Jazz in the Park

May 30 - 30, 2013
Presented by People United for Armstrong Park with music by Colin Lake, George… more

Thursdays at Twilight…

May 30 - 30, 2013
This very popular series with an array of musicians and Mint Juleps will begin… more

Wicked

May 20 - Jun 2, 2013
Back by “Popular” demand.  Variety calls WICKED "a… more

HELL YES FEST to take New Orleans by its WITS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Paulina Trujillo
Paulina@alinepro.com
504-237-0015


HELL YES FEST to take New Orleans by its WITS

NOVEMBER 7-11, 2012, New Orleans, LA- Hell Yes Fest, the annual comedy festival held each November in New Orleans curated by Chris Trew, co-founder and Creative Director of The New Movement and co-owner of Studio8.net, returns for a hilarious week of Film, Improv, Standup and Sketch Comedy!

After years of performing at comedy festivals of many shapes and sizes, Trew decided to produce his own. Trew continues his mission of trailblazing the way for a comedy community in New Orleans. Hell Yes Fest takes place from November 7-11, 2012 at venues in New Orleans including: Republic, The Shadowbox Theater, The New Movement Theater, Cafe Istanbul, Siberia, and The Hi Ho Lounge.

Headliners Include:
Christian Finnegan, Joey Greco, Theo Von, Duncan Trussell, Rory Scovel, and many more will travel to New Orleans to take part in this event.

 WEDNESDAY
8:00p - Republic - Joey Greco keynote + Christian Finnegan + Cameron Buchholtz + Andrew Polk

THURSDAY
7:30p - Shadowbox - Personality Plus
9:00p - Shadowbox - Handbomb + The Language

8:00p - The New Movement - Duncan Trussell
9:30p - The New Movement - Duncan Trussell podcast recording (one of the most downloaded comedy podcasts on iTunes - The Duncan Trussell Family Hour)

FRIDAY
7:30p - Shadowbox - Deans List + Checkbook
9:00p- Shadowbox - Claws with Fangs + Water Park
10:30p - Shadowbox - Cardboard Becky + Nola Musical Improv

8:00p - The New Movement - Theo Von
10:30p - The New Movement - Stupid Time Machine

7:00p - Istanbul - Shipwrecked! (immensely popular local storytelling showcase)
8:30p - Istanbul - Austin, Texas Invasion (a group of awesome up and coming standups)
10:00p - Istanbul - The Friday 40 (a drinking game/quiz show from Los Angeles featuring Dave Holmes former MTV VJ)

9:00p - Siberia - Nola Comedy Hour - (only FREE show of the fest + location of after party)

SATURDAY
6:00p - Shadowbox - Green Team
7:30p - Shadowbox - Blink + Super Computer
9:00p- Shadowbox - Snow Cobra + Richmond Comedy Coalition
10:30p - Shadowbox - Art Camp + improv Olympic West All-Stars

8:00p - The New Movement - Theo Von - 40
10:30p - The New Movement - The Megaphone Show w/ Joey Greco (host of Cheaters)
7:00p - Istanbul - You Don't Know the Half Of It
8:30p - Istanbul - Rory Skovel - 40
10:00p - Istanbul - Sean Patton - 30

9:00p - Hi-Ho Lounge - Altercation Punk Comedy
For more information and full schedule visit: http://alinepro.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=704f3b4ab4a8b60a7870068e6&id=1397670917&e=cb330748bb