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Press Releases

Comic Magician David Merry To Perform Live

At The Laughing Chameleon January 3-8, 2012

GLENVIEW, IL (DECEMBER 2011) – The Laughing Chameleon, the North Shore’s only full-service comedy, magic and variety club, will be hosting another wonderful performer. Introducing comic magician David Merry! Merry has performed an extended six week run at the Second City in Toronto with his One Man Show “Don’t Panic Remain.Com,” nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award. Merry will perform January 3rd through January 8th at 7pm and 10pm. No need to go all the way downtown Chicago with classy and quality entertainment right in Glenview!

Having performed over 7000 shows in twelve different time zones, David Merry is truly the best of the best. He has appeared on over 70 television shows and was voted best "Variety Performer" on the Northeast Corporate Entertainment Awards in 2007. He has opened for Jerry Seinfeld, Howie Mandel, Tommy Chong, Weird Al Yankovic, The Beach Boys, Neil Sedaka, Michael Bolton, and many others. He was also recently on an episode of NBC’S hit TV show “Last Comic Standing.”

“David is sure to bring an entertaining and captivating show!” says David Maas, The Laughing Chameleon co-founder, and half of the dynamic duo of David and Dania, A Magical Transformation.

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The Laughing Chameleon Invites The Public To Its Grand Opening With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony And Menu Tasting

GLENVIEW, IL (DECEMBER 2011) – The Laughing Chameleon, the North Shore’s only full-service comedy, magic and variety club, invites the public to attend its Grand Opening on Tuesday, December 27 at 11:30 a.m., with an official ribbon cutting ceremony.

In attendance to cut the ribbon will be members of the Glenview Chamber of Commerce, including Chamber Director Betsy Baer and Katherine O’Malley. "We're really pleased and excited to be welcoming The Laughing Chameleon to the business community and look forward to enjoying a variety of events and entertainment that people of all ages can enjoy." Baer said.

A noon reception will immediately follow the ribbon cutting ceremony with a menu tasting of select foods and beverages.

The Laughing Chameleon will feature a full bar with specially designed cocktails and a small plate restaurant service (provided by the adjacent Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar). Some of the menu items, priced between $5 and $10, include:

  • Herbed frites with smoked tomato aioli
  • Flatbread with caramelized onions, cherry tomatoes, boursin, and mozzarella with or without braised chicken
  • Ahi poke with soy-lemon-truffle vinaigrette, wonton chips, avocado, and wasabi hollandaise
  • Crostini trio: ricotta & peperonata, ricotta & raisin-pine nut agrodolce, ricotta & grilled leeks with romesco
  • Barbeque pork sandwich-Cajun spiced loin, coleslaw, crispy onions, buttery bun
  • Blondie sundae with vanilla ice cream, run caramel sauce and valrhona chocolate sauce
  • Brioche bread pudding with bourbon crème anglaise
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The Laughing Chameleon Partners with Youth Services for Grand Opening Benefit

THE LAUGHING CHAMELEON PARTNERS WITH LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, YOUTH SERVICES, FOR GRAND OPENING BENEFIT

GLENVIEW, IL (DECEMBER 27-28, 2011) – The Laughing Chameleon is honored to partner with local non-profit group, Youth Services, for the grand opening of the North Shore’s newest comedy, magic and variety club. There is nothing better than laughing and giving back, and this event is sure to warm everyone’s heart during the holiday season!

The Grand Opening will take place on Tuesday, December 27th and Wednesday, December 28th, with shows at 7pm and 10pm that will benefit Youth Services. A portion of the ticket proceeds will go to the not-for-profit organization. Nancy Bloom, Executive Director at Youth Services, along with Monica Garvey, Director of Special Events at Youth Services say, “We are so grateful to partner with them (The Laughing Chameleon)! David & Dania are skilled performers who generously donate their talents to benefit charities such as ours.”

The performer featured in these shows will be Christina Bianco, an acclaimed Broadway actress and cabaret artist, with unique vocals and humorous impressions that amaze audiences with her interpretation of new songs and old classics alike.

Please join Youth Services and The Laughing Chameleon at The Glen Town Center for some good laughs, tasty drinks, and help out your community to cap the year in a great way!

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The Laughing Chameleon Introduces Funny Monday Comedy Showcase

Weekly Comedy Showcase Performances
Begin Monday January 2nd at 8:30pm
Featuring Comedy, Variety, Magic and More – Anything (Almost) Goes

GLENVIEW, IL (DECEMBER 2011) – The Laughing Chameleon, the North Shore’s only full-service comedy, magic and variety club, is proud to announce the launch of Funny Monday Comedy Showcase.  Kicking off January 2nd, the weekly ‘anything goes’ performances will begin at 8:30pm. With a $5 cover charge, door proceeds will be donated to headliners in an effort to support local artists working hard to make it and attract quality talent.

“As a worldwide entertainer, I recognize that Chicago is home to some of the funniest and most creative people,” says David Maas, half of the infamous David and Dania Duo, well known for their “Quick Change” act, and co-founder of The Laughing Chameleon.“The Laughing Chameleon is offering an outlet for anyone to let their inner entertainer out and show an audience what they’ve got.”

The phenomenon of ‘Open Mic Nights’ welcomes performers of all kinds from all different genres to venues all over the world. Traditionally recognized for poetry and book readings or live music, The Laughing Chameleon is changing it up with its Anything (Almost) Goes Comedy Showcase. Talents ranging from comedy, music and improvisation to magic and illusion are all welcome here. Performers must sign up in advance by sending an email to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it " data-mce-href="mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or through their listing on Badslava.com.

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New Year's Celebration All Week at Laughing Chameleon

DON’T WANT TO VENTURE OUT ON NEW YEAR’S EVE?
THE LAUGHING CHAMELEON CELEBRATES ALL WEEK LONG
WITH NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATIONS AND PERFORMANCES BY
BROADWAY STAR CHRISTINA BIANCO STARTING DECEMBER 27th

GLENVIEW, IL (DECEMBER 2011) – The Laughing Chameleon, the North Shore’s only full-service comedy, magic and variety club, will be hosting an exclusive New Year’s Week Extravaganza to celebrate their Grand Opening! Celebrate New Year’s all week long, without having to go out on New Year’s Eve. Shows are twice daily, at 7:00pm and 10:00pm, beginning December 27th through December 31st, with a special New Year’s Day show on January 1st at 7pm.  No need to go all the way to downtown Chicago to find classy and quality entertainment.  The Laughing Chameleon will bring world-renowned performers to the Northern Suburbs with tickets now on sale at www.TheLaughingChameleon.com.

New Year’s week will feature Broadway star, Christina Bianco’s show Diva Moments (http://www.christinabianco.com). Best known for her work Off-Broadway in “Forbidden Broadway,” Bianco will be headlining at The Laughing Chameleon for the first time performing in the Chicagoland area! As an acclaimed actress and cabaret artist, Bianco is sure to impress audiences with her interpretations of new songs and old classics. Bianco’s show Diva Moments features songs in the style of popular singers including Celine Dion, Judy Garland, Julie Andrews and many more!

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