The Mesilla Valley Women's Weekend presented by MountainView Regional Medical Center will feature a night of serious laughs as three renowned comedians take to the stage at the Las Cruces Convention Center Saturday, February 7, 2015.
"Stand Up Las Cruces-A Comedy Experience", sponsored by Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces, will feature the comedy of Pam Bruno, Wendi Starling and Gene Merola.
Merola had been making people laugh for over 40 years. Using high-energy comedy that features audience participation, music and creative improvisation, Gene Merola is one of today's funniest comedians. Armed with a guitar, a flashlight and lightning-fast wit, he is a hit with every audience. Merola has played some of the finest venues in Las Vegas, NV; Atlantic City, NJ; Aspen, CO; Cape Cod, MA and Fort Lauderdale, FL, where he has opened for Jerry Seinfeld, Larry the Cable Guy, Carrot Top, Spyra Gyra, Paula Pondstone and a host of others.
Bruno has worked with many nationally known comedians including Wendy Liebman, Louie Anderson, Elayne Boosler and actor/comedian Bobby Lee. A founding member of many comedy groups, including Baby Boomers and Some Ladies Comedy Tour, she has appeared in the award-winning web series Labor Days, and is the creator and co-star of the YouTube web series "PamLovesThisMan".
Starling is a regular at the South Beach, FL clubs and a favorite at Comedy Central's South Beach Comedy Festival. She now lives in Los Angeles, CA and can be seen at Flappers, The Improv and The Comedy Store.
Doors open at 6 pm and the show starts at 7 pm. Tickets are $15 per person or $20 per couple. You can also buy a $25 all access expo pass that lets you into the Women’s Expo and all accompanying featured events, such as the "Cocktails and Couture Fashion Show" on Friday Night and the group fitness classes Saturday morning. For more information about the expo and to purchase tickets, visit www.mesillavalleywomensexpo.com or call (575) 526-0100. The Las Cruces Convention Center is located at 680 E. University Avenue.