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SUMMARY:Gilda's Club Red Door Gala
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nDinner & Show Tickets: $250  \n\n\n\nSponsorship & Table Opportunities Start at $3\,000 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Dinner & Show Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent Guidance Rating:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLN -Clean Adult Laughs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the 2026 Red Door Gala to support the free emotional health program offered through Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids for anyone on a cancer or grief journey!\n\n\n\nThis year we are thrilled to host the Red Door Gala at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park during their annual Butterflies Are Blooming Exhibition. Together we will toast the transformative power Gilda’s program and the hope it creates. Featuring Tammy Pescatelli and Brad Upton  \n\n\n\n6 p.m. Doors Open & Cocktail Reception7 p.m. Program & Dinner8:30 p.m. Entertainment\n\n\n\nGuests will also be able to enjoy Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park’s Butterflies Are Blooming Exhibition during the event. \n\n\n\nIn honor of our 25th Anniversary cocktail attire with a splash of red or silver is suggested. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTammy Pescatelli\n\n\n\nArguably one of the hardest working women in comedy today\, Tammy Pescatelli brings brassy sexiness with a bold voice of witty sarcasm to her audiences\, holding her own on the topics of sports\, television\, dating and family life using tongue-in-cheek humor. She is relatable to every audience member-male & female. After seeing Tammy perform\, nearly everyone wishes she was their best friend or sister!  “Tammy Pescatelli’s: Way After School Special” is the highly anticipated follow up to Tammy’s award winning special\, “Finding the Funny.” You can find both of these specials on Amazon Prime. The albums of the same name were released and were in the TOP 3 spots on iTunes!  \n\n\n\nTammy’s career jump started after appearing – and being one of the Final 5 – on NBC’s Last Comic Standing. Her season played out to more than 18 million viewers\, garnering her a legion of loyal new fans.  It solidified her as one of the sharpest comics in the comedy world.   With a slew of other accolades under her  belt – including co- creating\, executive  producing\, writing and starring in her own reality show\, A Stand-Up Mother\, on the  We TV Network – Tammy has appeared on  a number of television shows like The View\, Jay Leno’s Garage\, The Howard Stern Show\, The  Tonight Show with Jay Leno (4x)\, and\, her own Comedy Central Presents Special that won that year’s Comedy Central’s Standup Showdown.   Tammy is currently a regular on the “Sherri” syndicated talk show. She has appeared on the highly acclaimed Showtime Comedy Special\, “Women Of A Certain Age 2”. She had a guest star role on “Blue Bloods” and was also chosen to be one of the few hosts of a new network\, Circle TV’s standup show called “Standup Nashville: Live From Zanies”. She can also be seen in the film “Nonna’s”\, staring Vince Vaugh and Susan Sarandon\, which debuted in Netflix’s Top 10. This fall\, Tammy will be filming a new one-hour comedy special set for release in 2026.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrad Upton\n\n\n\nThe world is discovering comedian Brad Upton after 36 years in the standup business!  \n\n\n\nBrad’s storytelling is peppered with anecdotes from his early days in comedy\, where a 200-mile drive to the nearest open mic night in Seattle was just the beginning of his comedic odyssey. The thrill of his first successful set is a testament to the power of taking risks and the euphoria of finding one’s calling after teaching fourth grad and coaching high school track.  \n\n\n\nBut it’s not just the laughter that makes Brad’s story compelling. His reflections on life’s more serious moments\, such as his wife’s battle with cancer and his own heart attack\, reveal the depth of character behind the humor. These experiences have not only influenced his comedy but also reshaped his outlook on life\, making him appreciate every moment on and off the stage. \n\n\n\nIn Brad’s latest comedy special\, “I’m Not Done Yet\,” it’s clear that his passion for making people laugh is as strong as ever. Whether reminiscing about throwing dodgeballs at fourth graders or marveling at the beauty of walled cities like Dubrovnik\, Brad’s zest for life shines through.  \n\n\n\nSo how does someone catch fire in his 32nd year? The internet. Facebook\, Instagram and TikTok have suddenly led millions of people to Brad’s comedy and they have discovered a comedian that has mastered the nearly impossible task of appealing to people from the ages of 18 to 80. No one has been more surprised than Brad; he has been very humbled by the newfound fame at this point in his career and is currently working feverishly all over the country to take advantage of his moment in the sun. After a rather significant health scare and diagnosis in the early summer of ‘22\, Brad is grateful for this late career validation and everyone of you that read this far.  \n\n\n\nComedy is a craft that often takes a lifetime to perfect\, and few know this better than the seasoned stand-up comedian Brad Upton.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor a full list of sponsors\, please visit gildasclubgr.org/reddoor
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/gildas-club-red-door-gala/
LOCATION:Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park\, 1000 E. Beltline Ave. N.E.\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49525\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gilda's Club Red Door Gala Featuring Preacher Lawson
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nDinner & Show Tickets: $250  \n\n\n\nSponsorship & Table Opportunities Start at $3\,000 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Dinner & Show Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn More about Table & Sponsor Opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent Guidance Rating:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLN -Clean Adult Laughs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the 2025 Red Door Gala to support the free emotional health program offered through Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids for anyone on a cancer or grief journey!\n\n\n\nThis year we are thrilled to host the Red Door Gala at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park during their annual Butterflies Are Blooming Exhibition. Together we will toast the transformative power Gilda’s program and the hope it creates. \n\n\n\n6 p.m. Doors Open & Cocktail Reception7 p.m. Program & Dinner8:30 p.m. Entertainment\n\n\n\nGuests will also be able to enjoy Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park’s Butterflies Are Blooming Exhibition during the event. \n\n\n\nSuggested Attire: Business casual with a splash of red. Everything from jeans to cocktail dresses welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re thrilled to share that this year’s entertainment will be Preacher Lawson\n\n\n\nPreacher Lawson was born in Portland\, OR\, but spent most of his adolescence in Memphis\, TN. He moved20 times before the age of 10\, but if you asked him what city he’s from he’d say Orlando\, FL\, becausethat’s where he grew as a comedian.  \n\n\n\n\n\nLawson is best known for his appearance on season 12 of NBC’s hitseries\, AMERICA’S GOT TALENT (2017) where he made it to the final round. Based off his stellar performance in season 12\, Lawson was invited to compete on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS (2019) and BRITAN’S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS (2019) where he advanced to the finale after receiving the most fan votes. Lawson shot his first stand-up special\, GET TO KNOW ME\, which premieredon BET+ in 2019. \n\n\n\nIn Television\, Lawson can be seen on HBO’s A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW as well as NBC’s CONNECTING as a series regular. He also hosted the Facebook Watch series WORLD’S MOST AMAZING DOGS (2019) with George Lopez and Lisa Vanderpump. Most recently\, he can be seen on THE TONIGHT SHOW talking about his fame recognition and MMA fight. \n\n\n\nLawson has built a massive following on TikTok of 3.2 Million followers. His YouTube channel has amassed over 600\,000 subscribers and features clips of stand-up\, MMA training\, and even Vegan cooking tips! He recently completed his residency hosting AGT Live in Las Vegas and continues to perform at sold-out venues around the country. \n\n\n\n For more info on Preacher Lawson go-to: Preacher Lawson. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor a full list of sponsors\, please visit gildasclubgr.org/reddoor
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SUMMARY:Gilda's Club Red Door Gala Featuring Tom Papa
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nDinner & Show Tickets: $250  \n\n\n\nSponsorship & Table Opportunities Start at $3\,000 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Dinner & Show Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn More about Table & Sponsor Opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: when purchasing dinner and show tickets you will be prompted to create or log in to the Gilda’s Club portal. If you are unsure of your password\, please click ‘reset password.’ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent Guidance Rating:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLN -Clean Adult Laughs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the 2024 Red Door Gala to support he free emotional health program offered through Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids for anyone on a cancer or grief journey!\n\n\n\nThis year we are thrilled to host the Red Door Gala at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park during their annual Butterflies Are Blooming Exhibition. Together we will toast the transformative power Gilda’s program and the hope it creates. \n\n\n\n6 p.m. Doors Open & Cocktail Reception7 p.m. Program & Dinner8:30 p.m. Entertainment\n\n\n\nGuests will also be able to enjoy Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park’s Butterflies Are Blooming Exhibition during the event. \n\n\n\nSuggested Attire: Business casual with a splash of red. Everything from jeans to cocktail dresses welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re thrilled to share that this year’s entertainment will be Tom Papa!\n\n\n\nWith more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian\, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country\, finding success as an actor\, host\, and author\, in film\, TV\, radio and podcasts as well as on the live stage. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe comedian has had 5 highly rated stand-up specials on Netflix including his most recently Netflix special\, What A Day! The special was taped at the iconic Wilbur Theatre in Boston. His other critically acclaimed specials include Human Mule\, Freaked Out and Tom Papa Live in New York City\, two of which were directed by Rob Zombie. \n\n\n\nOn June 6\, 2023\, Tom released his highly anticipated third book\, We’re All In This Together…..So Make Some Room. The book compiles comedic essays that aim to unite us through our stupidity. Every mistake has already been made\, and this should bring us great comfort as we join together in our fight for survival\, or at least in our attempt to get through the day. Whether we like it or not\, we’re all in this together. \n\n\n\nIn 2020\, Tom released his second book\, You’re Doing Great! – And Other Reasons To Stay Alive\, which was the follow-up to Your Dad Stole My Rake: And Other Family Dilemmas both released by St Martin’s Press\, making “Summer Must Read” lists from Parade Magazine to The New York Post. Tom is also a contributing writer to the New Yorker Magazine. \n\n\n\nTom’s highly rated podcast\, Breaking Bread with Tom Papa\, features Tom and his guest eating\, drinking\, and celebrating the true meaning of breaking bread with insightful\, revealing and always funny conversations. He also hosts the popular daily Netflix radio show\, What A Joke With Papa And Fortune on Sirius XM Channel 93 and the monthly show\, Come To Papa Live on Channel 94. \n\n\n\nTom has starred in many fan-favorite films including Paper Spiders where he stared opposite Lily Taylor\, The Informant opposite Matt Damon\, Analyze That opposite Robert DeNiro\, and The Haunted World of El Superbeasto opposite Paul Giamatti\, where Tom played the voice of El Superbeasto. He can also be seen alongside Michael Douglas and Matt Damon in the HBO film\, Behind the Candelabra\, which was directed by Steven Soderbergh and won 11 Emmys. \n\n\n\nOn TV\, Tom hosted the NBC series\, The Marriage Ref\, which ran for two seasons and had a recurring role opposite Julia Louis-Dreyfus on the CBS series\, The New Adventures of Old Christine. \n\n\n\nTom is currently on his Tom Papa: 2023 Comedy Tour! and when he’s not on the road\, Tom lives in Los Angeles with his wife\, two daughters\, a cat and dog where he spends most of his time writing and baking bread. For more info on Tom go-to: www.tompapa.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor a full list of sponsors\, please visit gildasclubgr.org/reddoor
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