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The Foundation for Excellence in Yorktown Education to Hold Comedy Night Fundraiser

The Foundation for Excellence in Yorktown Education is hosting a great night of memorable dining and terrific entertainment at their Comedy Night fundraiser on Nov. 2 at Villa Barone.

Are you ready for a fun and memorable night of delicious food, tasty cocktails, and hilarious entertainment? 

On Friday, Nov. 2 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., The Foundation for Excellence in Yorktown Education is hosting a Comedy Night fundraiser at Villa Barone on Route 6 in Mahopac. For $85 per person, attendees can enjoy scrumptious appetizers, a satisfying dinner and dessert, a generous open bar, a chance to dance, and continuous laughs from three talented comedians. There will also be a 50/50 raffle drawing to round out the night.

Comprised of parents and teachers within the Yorktown Central School District, The Foundation for Excellence in Yorktown Education awards grants to educators who are passionate and dedicated to enriching the educational experience of Yorktown students with innovative, creative and academically relevant projects.  Through fundraising events like the upcoming Comedy Night at Villa Barone, the Foundation uses all the money raised to award grants for projects that benefit Yorktown students.

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The Comedy Night on Nov. 2 will truly be a special night for laughs with three great comic talents. Showcasing their comedic take on all sorts of topics, Richie Byrne, Keith Anthony and Regina DeCicco are seasoned performers who love the dynamic energy filling the room during a live performance.

With over 20 years of experience working top comedy venues all over the world, the Foundation is pleased to feature the Comedy Night’s headliner, Richie Byrne.  Richie is the warm up comic for “The Dr. Oz Show” and also an accomplished actor with television credits including “Sex and the City,” “The Sopranos,” and “Law & Order: Criminal Intent.”  He also writes, produces and stars in his own musical variety series called “The Richie Byrne Show” which can be seen at Gotham Comedy Club on W. 23rd Street in New York City.

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Always trying out new material, Kevin Anthony is a hardworking, innovative comedian who can be found performing almost every night of the week. He has appeared on Showtime, A&E, and Comedy Central.

New Yorker, Regina DeCicco won the Ladies of Laughter competition held at various clubs all over New York City in August 2012. A prolific performer, Regina loves touring all over the country performing with “The Italian Chicks.”  She also produces and performs in a monthly stand up show called “Girls Gone Funny” at the Underground Lounge in New York City.

With this kind of lineup, it promises to be a funny night on Nov. 2. If you would like to enjoy a great dinner and awesome entertainment, you can visit the Foundation’s website to order tickets through PayPal. Check out the website for more information: ffeyorktown.org. You can also pay by check and make the check payable to The Foundation for Excellence in Yorktown Education. You can mail your check to the following address: P.O. Box 1149, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.

If you have any additional questions about this event of the Foundation, please send an email to ffeyorktown@optonline.net.

Gather some good friends and consider coming to The Foundation for Excellence in Yorktown Education’s Comedy Night on Nov. 2 at Villa Barone. You can be assured that you will have a fun night out, and you can feel good knowing that you’re helping Yorktown educators implement creative projects for our kids.

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