Plainview temple to host comedy night

Grace McQuade

Temple Chaverim of Plainview is hosting its fourth Comedy Night on Saturday, Feb. 4, beginning at 8 p.m.

Comedy Night will include live music by The Lucky Chai Lounge Band along with three well known comedians.

Taking the stage this year will be Mike Burton.

Burton grew up in North Carolina before moving to New York City and becoming a comedian.

He has opened for national acts such as Emo Philips, Dave Chappelle and Jim Breuer.

Joining him will be Richie Byrne.

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Byrne’s comedy credits include Dangerfield’s, Caroline’s and Gotham Comedy Club in Manhattan.

He has appeared on Comedy Central, VH1, “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” and stars in “The Richie Byrne Show.”

Byrne is a multi-talented, uniquely funny comedian performer that you don’t dare miss.

Rounding out the evening will be John Ziegler, a stand-up comedian from Long Island.

He recently performed at the Borgata in Atlantic City.

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Ziegler was the winner of the 2014 “Funniest Comic on the East Coast” contest at the Mohegan Sun and has opened for headline acts such as Bobby Collins, Jim Breuer, Gilbert Gottfried and Sabastian Maniscalco.

“Last year’s Comedy Night, what a great evening of friends, food and funny,” said the Temple’s Jill Schwartz.  “Our evening started off with the band playing some great music and enjoying sangria and snacks. Then we entered the ballroom, with everyone ready for a night filled with laughter and tears… tears from laughing so much. There were three sets, three different comedians, all with slightly different styles, but each very funny,” Schwartz added.  “I thoroughly enjoyed the show, laughing until my sides hurt. The evening ended with us chatting with old and new friends during dessert and coffee. We’re so looking forward to this year’s Comedy Night at Temple Chaverim.

Reservations for Comedy Night are available to the entire community and are $40 per person, including wine, soda, snacks, dessert and coffee.

You may bring other beverages if you prefer.

To make a reservation, or for additional information about Comedy Night, contact Rosemary Nucci at 516-367-6100, x101 or email info@templechaverim.org.

Temple Chaverim is located at 1050 Washington Ave. in Plainview.

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