CrossRoads Church at Westfield to hold first Popcorn & Punchlines event
Eight comedians from seven different states are coming to Westfield for the first-ever Popcorn and Punchlines Comedy Showcase on Saturday, June 4 at the IMMI Conference Center, 18880 N. East St., Westfield. This free comedy show will begin promptly at 7 p.m.
The comedy is family-friendly with comedians coming from Oklahoma, North Carolina, Kentucky, Texas, Arizona, Florida and Rhode Island. Appearing at two previous Pizza and Punchlines events in Westfield, and enjoying the people in this community so much, comedian Rhonda Corey invited eight of her funny friends to join her for this free night of entertainment.
Comedian Rhonda Corey of Rhode Island truly embodies the New England spirit. It’s no wonder that her authenticity with a twist of lovable sass has resonated with audiences from Rhode Island to California and back to Indiana.
Michele VanDusen of Oklahoma was the winner of The Southern Oklahoma Comedy Showdown in 2019 and was born and raised in Chicago.
Chris Ruppe of North Carolina makes people laugh by looking back on past experiences from his childhood, parenting, and adopting a child.
A returner to Westfield, June Colson is a comedian, writer, and podcaster born in Indiana and raised in the Bluegrass State. She holds the prestigious title as 2020’s Nashville Clean Comedy Champion.
Hailing from Texas, Dorie McLemore is a storyteller and joy-bringer who believes that caffeine is keeping her alive, popcorn should be its own food group, and that true joy comes from knowing that we are worthy of God’s love in the middle of our imperfections.
From Arizona, Mike James’ brand of humor fueled by his general confusion of being a husband, father, and just a human being keeps his audiences laughing.
Mary Ellen Petrillo of Florida will touch your heart as she reaches right into the nooks and crannies of everyday events. She knows you, your kids, your parents, and she is here to tell you about it!
From Arizona, Brian Kohatsu spent 20 years as an award-winning director before stepping away from the camera for a career in comedy. He quickly found success in radio and gained national recognition when he was featured on Sirius/XM radio.
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Popcorn and Punchlines is part of CrossRoads Church at Westfield’s For Our Neighbor strategy to meet, know, enjoy, and serve the people of the local community. For the past six years, CrossRoads Church has sponsored the popular February event, Pizza and Punchlines.
CrossRoads Church at Westfield provides free pet food every first Saturday of the month from 9 to 11 a.m., free Zumba every Tuesday at 7 p.m., Shepherd Center’s Together Today for senior adults every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based recovery program, every Thursday night from 6:15 to 9 p.m. on the church’s campus at 19201 Grassy Branch Road.
The IMMI Conference Center is located one mile east of Grand Park in Westfield just south of the roundabout at East Street and 191st Street.
Go online to ForOurNeighbor.Life for more information about CrossRoads Church’s “For Our Neighbor” community outreach, or send an email to ForOurNeighborInfo@gmail.com.