A comedy event and fundraiser will be held June 25 at 5:00 pm in the Pioneer Underground to benefit the Reno-Sparks Local Business Co-Op June 25, 2011

A comedy event and fundraiser will be held June 25 at 5:00 pm in the Pioneer Underground to benefit the Reno-Sparks Local Business Co-Op. The Local Co-Op's mission is to promote a "Choose Local First" campaign designed to support our local economic recovery, create more jobs and grow locally owned businesses. Proceeds will be used to purchase marketing items to identify and promote locally owned businesses (i.e. bumper stickers and window posters), and to grow an alliance of local business owners that encourages local business to business sales. There will be an opportunity to promote local businesses, and a networking table for business information will be available.

Reno Tahoe Comedy presents headliner Brad Upton and host Andrew Rivers. Stepping on stage for the first time in 1984, Brad has gone on to headline nearly every comedy club from Anchorage to Miami and made several national television appearances on Showtime, MTV and A&E. Brad’s ability to be uproariously funny without offending his audience has also made him very popular at Fortune 500 corporate events. The Seattle Times Newspaper probably said it best, "Brad Upton has mastered the nearly impossible task of appealing to people from the ages of 18 to 80." Host Andrew Rivers will take you on adventures with stories from his life about sports, traveling, dating, and ... life. He is regularly featured on Clear Channel Radio in Seattle and has opened for Richard Lewis and the Cast of Whose Live anyway.

"Check out this great venue (Northern Nevada's Best Kept Secret) and see a really funny show" says Dave Asher, executive director of The Reno-Sparks Local Business Co-Op. "Please join us to support this great cause and help our local economy." Discover this best kept secret with suggested ages 16 and over. Do you remember your first live comedy show?! Bring your teenager to experience a show they’ll always remember!

Tickets are $20, suggested age 16 and up with parental guidance. No drink minimum. Tickets are available at the Local Co-Op at 1301 Cordone Ave. and also available at www.pioneercenter.com, 775-686-6600 ext. #4 / Box Office 11am – 6pm Monday through Friday. Fees may apply. Comedians are subject to change. No refunds.

Official Website: http://www.renotahoecomedy.com