Laugh It Up
Comedy scene loads up on jokes, participants, venues
Posted: December 23, 2011 at 5:27 a.m.
Northwest Arkansas-based comedian Anthony Waits performs earlier this year during a show by the Expendables of Comedy at the UARK Bowl in Fayetteville. He is one of five comics in the troupe, one of several such groups now operating in the area.
This may be remembered as the year the comedy scene exploded in Northwest Arkansas. Although the standup scene in the area has enjoyed many brief bursts of attention before, it found renewed growth this year.
Comedian Ron White brought his standup act to the Walton Arts Center in May. He sold out two performances.
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Whats Up, Pages 12 on 12/23/2011
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