SAN DIEGO CHARGERS PRO BOWLER SHAWNE MERRIMAN HOSTS LIGHTS ON COMEDY JAM, BENEFIT WEEKEND: JUNE 29 – JUNE 30, 2007
The Inaugural Lights On Comedy Jam Weekend will Feature Great Comedy and Live Music along with a Day of Football Training and Community Day of Restoration
Proceeds will Benefit the Lights On Foundation, Supporting the San Diego Salvation Army and the Alpha Project for the Homeless
SAN DIEGO, June 14, 2007 – Known to give “Lights Out” to his NFL opponents and create a storm of entertainment on the football field, San Diego Chargers Pro Bowler Shawne Merriman will host the Lights On Comedy Jam Weekend, starting June 29 through June 30, 2007. With this inaugural Comedy Jam, title sponsored by Vemma Nutrition (www.vemma.com ), Merriman intends to create a charitable impact comprised of a kid’s football clinic, restoring the local community, and the signature comedy jam that will be open to the public. The two-day charitable event will benefit Shawne Merriman’s Lights On Foundation while supporting both The Salvation Army and the Alpha Project for the Homeless.
The Lights On Foundation supports charitable organizations throughout the country that are providing assistance to homeless families. In addition to the Comedy Jam Weekend, Merriman will also host a similar event in Washington, D.C. in July of this year. Although Shawne has received accolades for his football talent, he has never forgotten what it felt like when he was homeless several times during his youth. Because of this Merriman has donated thousands of dollars to homeless programs, and he wants to continue to give and demonstrate support.
Comedy Jam Saturday, June 30, 2007 from 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm Pacific Time
• Over 1500 guests will enjoy the signature event of the weekend, the Comedy Jam, hosted by comedian Alex Thomas (Comedy Central’s “Comedic Blend” and new show this Fall, “The Talent Agency”) and live music by DMC (of the pioneer hip-hop group Run-DMC). Other top performers include Kathleen Madigan (Voted Best Female Standup, “Last Comic Standing”, “Comedy Central”, “Jay Leno Show”), Chris Spencer (“Def Comedy Jam" and "Delta Farce”), Michael Blackson (“Def Comedy Jam” and “Next Friday”) and Antoine Blackman (“Comic View” and “Access Granted”). Additional live reggae by 619Lexington. There will also be a live and silent auction featuring autographed sports memorabilia, golf outings, and trips.
• Tickets for the Comedy Jam are available to the public for $56 and can be purchased now at www.ticketmaster.com as well as at the House of Blues Box Office on 5th Ave, San Diego.
• The Comedy Jam will take place at 4th and B, located at 345 B St., San Diego, CA 92101
Come check it out and support a great cause…
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