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Comedian Sonya White To Headline Fundraiser for Arts On Far Northwest Side

By Heather Cherone | September 8, 2016 5:46am
 Tim Walkoe, who has performed all over America as well as the Chicago Comedy Festival, will headline the Art of Comedy fall fundraiser scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at 5421 W. Devon Ave.
Tim Walkoe, who has performed all over America as well as the Chicago Comedy Festival, will headline the Art of Comedy fall fundraiser scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at 5421 W. Devon Ave.
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North Branch Arts

EDGEBROOK — North Branch Arts' annual fundraiser will give arts lovers a chance to laugh for a good cause.

Comedian Sonya White will headline the Art of Comedy fundraiser scheduled to take place from 7:30-11 p.m. Friday at 5421 W. Devon Ave.

White, whose routines focus on her "Southern charm and big city street smarts," appeared on "Star Search" "Last Comic Standing 4," event organizers said.

The event will also include food from Edgebrook restaurants, an art sale, raffle and music.

Edgebrook resident Bill Bunker, who moonlights as a comedian, will host the event.

North Branch Arts, which also cultivates a garden in downtown Edgebrook, offers classes and workshops in multidisciplinary art, literature, music, creative writing, gardening, test prep and financial literacy.

Tickets are $50. For more information, go to northbrancharts.org or email northbrancharts@gmail.com.

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