Roast of Rosemont Mayor Set for Zanies Comedy Club Tonight

In celebration of its one-year anniversary, Zanies Comedy Club will host Chicago area comedians, television and radio personalities, business and civic leaders as they roast Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens, tonight, July 6, 2013. The event, which will take place at the MB Financial Park at Rosemont location, will begin at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception and the Roast of Mayor Stephens at 7 p.m. All proceeds from the evening will benefit Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a Chicago based national organization dedicated to eliminating pediatric cancer and providing hope and support to those who are touched by it. They provide services to children (ages 0-19) diagnosed with any form of pediatric cancer, and provide assistance to a child and his or her family through multiple diagnoses.

"I look forward to the Roast at Zanies," said Mayor Stephens. "It will be a fun way to benefit Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation and celebrate Zanies anniversary."

Some of the evening's roasters include comedian Pat McGann, Ramblin' Ray morning host on US99 FM, comedian Tim Walkoe, Pat Tomasulo of WGN-TV, comedian Mike Toomey and other civic and business colleagues and friends of Mayor Stephens.

In addition to the roast, the event will feature a silent auction benefiting Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Some of the items available for auction include a cruise, a Las Vegas getaway and packages featuring local hotels, MB Financial Park at Rosemont venues and transportation from Windy City Limo.

Individual tickets for the event are $75 and include wine as well as non-alcoholic beverages. VIP tickets are $125 and include reserved seating, wine and appetizers from Kings Lanes, Lounge and Sports and Café Zalute & Retro Bar. Corporate tables are also available for purchase, and a full cash bar will be available. For more information or to purchase a table or tickets, please call Zanies Comedy Club box office at 847-813-0484 or

The Roast of Mayor Brad Stephens is sponsored by Zanies Comedy Club Rosemont, the Daily Herald, Kings Lanes, Lounge and Sports and Café Zalute & Retro Bar.

About Zanies Comedy Club: Zanies Comedy Club Rosemont is located at 5437 Park Place in MB Financial Park at Rosemont. It is one of the nation's best established Comedy Clubs, presenting the hottest comedic talents on the circuit today. In 1978, Zanies became the first night club in Chicago to feature professional standup comedy on a full-time basis. Zanies' goal is to present the best standup comedy in the most intimate and personal setting. Zanies in Rosemont will continue this tradition with a design featuring a glamorous but intimate environment, the best sound and lights, state-of-the-art video displays, VIP seating, and a corporate section for groups and parties. Guests will enjoy a full-service bar, select food items, great customer service and legendary standup comedy, all designed to make the entire experience unforgettable. For more information visit, www.zanies.com

About Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation: Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, founded in 1992, has a mission to eliminate pediatric cancer and to provide hope and support to those who are touched by it. CEO and President Kathleen A. Casey and her eight-year-old son Barrett "Bear" Krupa started Bear Necessities during Bear's five-year struggle with cancer. Bear's dream was that every child battling cancer would have the same support that he received from his friends and family. From that simple dream, Bear Necessities was born. For more information visit, www.bearnecessities.org

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