By Daily Press staff
Raising much-needed funds for local schools is no laughing matter, but it will be for one night only in March.
Comedians Paula Poundstone and Bobby Collins will perform at Shutters on the Beach Hotel on March 21 at 7 p.m. The event, which will benefit McKinley Elementary, is open to the public and offers an opportunity for LA fans to see the performers who spend most of their year on the road.
Coming to prominence in the comedy-conspicuous 1980’s, Poundstone’s candid, conversational style and off-kilter views of the world have sustained her as one of the country’s foremost comics. The New York Times has called Collins “the most natural comedian working today.”
All proceeds from the event will benefit McKinley School’s visual and performing arts programs such as guest artists, musical theater and talent shows, and arts assemblies.
Tickets for the benefit are $40 and are on sale now by phone at (310) 828-5011. Admission price includes a VIP after-party featuring food and drink donated by Shutters and live music by McBand.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on February 24, 2006. Read the original PDF.