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16 Let’s Go! E/N/C/V March 14-20, 2012Irish Comedy Tour: The clover —make that clever — comediansPROVIDED BY VISANIThe Irish Comedy Tour takes the partyatmosphere of a Dublin pub and combinesit with boisterous, belly-laughs.The clover — make that clever — comedians,whose ancestors hail from the Emerald Isle,include Detroit native Derek Richards, BostonbornMike McCarthy, Boston Joey Carroll, NewYork Jim Campbell and from Inchicore, a suburbof Dublin, Ireland Derrick Keane.Audiences howl at Richards’ tales about hismom’s dog, the holidays and dating a stripper. Hehas appeared on “The Bob & Tom Show,” XM and•FROMPAGE15Society at the Elks Lodge, Arcadia.Tickets are$30 each or $50 per couple and includes ribeyesteak or fire-grilled chicken dinner. Lotela GoldBand will provide entertainment with music fromthe ‘50s and ‘60s. Tickets can be purchased at theLast Chapter Book Store & Cafe at 15 West OakStreet (863-494-0506), from Charlotte and FredCarter, from The Whole Shebang at 101 WestOak street (863-993-7937), and Treasure Alleyat 215 West Oak Street (863-993-1838) or callRenee Otto at 863-494-3233.PIONEER DAY, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Family fun,barbecue, history and more at the DeSoto CountySirius and The Weather Channel’s Top 10.McCarthy’s no-holds-barred humor has landedhim on Comedy Central and Showtime. The“comedy barbarian,” as he calls himself, takes noprisoners when it comes to poking fun at society’smost sensitive topics. Carroll has been describedas a cross between George Carlin and DennisMiller. His no holds barred style has won him therespect of his fellow comedians and the laughterof his audiences. Edgy is his favorite way to work.Campbell began performing stand up comedyas a teenager in New York. In 2007 his comedycareer became a profession when he joined TheIrish Comedy Tour and started doing stand upHistorical Society’s Eighth Annual Pioneer Dayand Barbecued Rib Cook-off at DeSoto Park, onState Road 70 just west of Arcadia. Admission is$2; free for children 12 and under. Parking is free.Get Hooked!" HookeM IIn vRead WaterLine Every Thursday only in theicomedy in theaters and comedy clubs around thecountry. Campbell plays classic Celtic drinkingtunes along with traditional comedy songs. Keanefirst distinguished himself musically when the duoin which he sang and played swept the All IrelandTalent Competition.Don’t miss these hilarious Irish Americancomedians as they tear apart as well as validateall of the Irish myths and stereotypes.The Irish Comedy Tour will be performing atVisani March 21 to 24. To make reservations byphone, call 941-629-9191, online at www.visani.net or in person at Visani, 2400 Kings Highway,Port Charlotte.443448PHOTO PROVIDEDThe Irish Comedy Tour will be performing atVisani March 21 to 24. k ? i', flfllr 1 11111 1 4YrACome Enjoy a Full Dayof Family-Friendly Fun! Kegs & Eggs10am - NOONLive Celtic EntertainmentNOON - 8pmIrish Dancers , LiveBand & Bagpipes!Corned Beef& Green BeerALL DAY MARCHSPECIALS UTI T1i. TVVV I UA. UTI -F 146 TYV YUNDER NEW MANAGEMENT06al 450215 rr --------------------- ONE COUPON PER PLAYER EXPIRES 3/31/12--------------------- -