Laugh It Up

Comedy now a local choice

Raj Suresh
Raj Suresh

"Eureka Springs has its own vibe. Fayetteville has its own vibe. Bentonville? When I say it's trying to find its feet, I mean there's so many different entertainment options coming through that people are having to choose. So that's the most important thing to us is that when they do choose comedy, we want to put really good stuff out there."

Raj Suresh is a comedian working to bring more laughs to Northwest Arkansas. What started as a Facebook page promoting comedy shows in the city, Bentonville Comedy is expanding its reach to organize and promote shows throughout Northwest Arkansas.

FAQ

Valentines Comedy Night

WHEN — 8 p.m. Tuesday

WHERE — George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville

COST — $8 general admission; $25 tables

INFO — bentonvillecomedy.c…

FYI — Tables are sold out, contact George’s to join the wait list. Proceeds benefit American Heart Association.

"A lot of times, I put shows together at really unorthodox places where I like to hang out -- so usually breweries and taco shops," Suresh says with a laugh.

Suresh and the group host open mic nights for newbies in the scene to give them a taste of performing for a crowd. But Bentonville Comedy has also brought in bigger names like Creed Bratton of "The Office" and Tim Northern from "Last Comic Standing" with the goal of providing affordable entertainment that furthers NWA's comedy scene. And by doing a couple shows a year that benefit a local charity, Bentonville Comedy is giving back to the community that supports it.

-- Jocelyn Murphy

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NAN What's Up on 02/10/2017

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