The Flavor Of Funny

The Flavor Of Comedy Tour Benefit For We Care Arts

(*Note: This is an old article from 2008 that I lost in a computer crash. I found a copy and am now reposting it.)

The “Flavor Tour” rolls into Wiley’s Comedy Niteclub for one night only to perform a special show to benefit We Care Arts. One of the featured comedians, Sarah Newell, is a graduate of Centerville High School who has teamed up with Ian Salmon, Maija Di Giorgio and headliner Tony Woods to bring you a night of comedy for a cause. Sarah’s older brother Bryan was severely disable, passing away his senior year at Centerville High School in 1999, so this is a cause that is close to her heart.

The tickets for this one night only special event are 420 with all proceeds benefiting We Care Arts, which is an non profit organization dedicated to providing those with mental and physical disabilities with the skills and space to create and sell their artwork. Newell has been playing the club circuit in LA and has now decided to try and conquer the east coast as well. Jamaican born Salmon has appeared on Comedy Central while Di Giorgio has been seen on Def Comedy Jam. The headliner, Tony Woods has his own unique style who has appeared on many times on various Comedy Central specials.

The Flavor Tour makes its one and only stop at Wiley’s on July 20th at 8:00pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling event co-coordinator Cora at (937) 609-9719 or We Care Arts at (937) 252-3937. Tickets may also be purchased online using Pay Pal at wecarearts.org or by stopping by their facility at 3035 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, Oh 45429.

(This article originally appeared in the July 16, 2008 issue of the Dayton City Paper.)