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Event
Comedy at the Grove
Comedy at the Grove is back kicking your Valentine's weekend off with this awesome show! The very funny headliner Alex Stokes will be performing along with Atlanta's Kareem "Plug" Chapman and Knoxville's Joe Leeper as host. Tickets will be $10.00 per person and you must be 18 to enter. Birdwell Catering is also returning to suit your refreshment needs. You must be 21 to purchase and consume alcohol. Join us for a fun filled night full of laughs!
Headliner:
Alex Stokes
Alex Stokes is a Stand Up Comedian and Author from Knoxville, TN. Alex began his Stand Up career 6 years ago at Side Splitters Comedy Club after 14 years as an Investment Broker. Since that first open mic, Alex has toured the country, performing in comedy clubs, theaters, bars, and just about any type of venue you could imagine. His first book, "Messing With Tourists: Stupid Answers To Stupid Questions" is in thousands of bathrooms in 47 states and 4 countries. His new book, set to release in February, is called "5 Years Of This? Husband. Father. Comedian. My Story." It's a funny yet inspirational book about Alex's life and his crazy journey in the comedy world.
Feature:
Kareem "Plug" Chapman
A native of East Point, GA., Kareem Chapman, aka Plug Chapman is a natural born comedian, writer, and actor, with a knack for revealing "the funny" like a flashlight in the dark. In addition to opening up for headliners like Jon Lovitz, Jodi Miller and Chris D'elia, he is a hit with audiences from east to west coasts, performing in venues such as The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory and John Lovitz Comedy Club just to name a few. Plug is also a touring comic, who hosts various shows each month in several states for other local and touring comedians.
The name Plug comes from his resourcefulness and ability to "plug" or connect anyone with anything. His motto, "If I can't get you what you need in 3 phone calls or less, then it doesn't exist".
At Riverwood High School, Plug was a successful multi-talented athlete in track, baseball, basketball and cross-country. He wished for a career in professional basketball but never grew taller than 5'9". Instead, he earned a track scholarship to Fort Valley State College where he majored in Criminal Justice with hopes of becoming a homicide detective. His first time on stage took place at Fort Valley when he hosted a popular dormitory talent show. He had an epiphany and realized that he had the gifthe could make people laugh.
After the birth of his daughter and took a job working as an overnight cashier to make ends meet. He kept his customers entertained telling joke after joke. One night popular Atlanta comedian, Dirty South, came into the store. After watching him interact with several customers, she invited him to perform so he could showcase his comedic talent. But a severe case of stage fright prevented him from doing the show.
Unable to land an entertainment job and support himself and his child, Plug had to turn to family for help. He found employment with his uncle Tip, aka T.I., as a personal assistant. This position allowed him to work closely in the music industry, travel the world and take the time for personal reflection. He provided for his daughter and developed into a well-rounded, focused individual. Plug's stint with T.I. affirmed his interests in the music industry, and prompted a move to L.A. in January 2010. After many failed attempts to enter this field, he dropped music in L.A. and went back to his innate gift of comedy.
One afternoon in June of 2010 he went to an open mic night at the Ha Ha Café in North Hollywood. He managed his first night jitters, went on stage and put on a great show. Everyone needs a launch pad, and this was his.
Missing his daughter and his family, Plug decided to move back to Atlanta in November 2012 to pursue comedy further. Now he is a familiar face on the comedy scene, performing all over Atlanta as well as cities like Birmingham, Mobile, Chicago and Richmond VA.
Host:
Joe Leeper
Joe Leeper is a comedian from Knoxville who has featured for Derek Sheen, Carlos Valencia and Jackie Kashian. When not on stage, he can be found in a gay bar pointlessly arguing about baseball while drunk.
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LocationThe Historic Grove Theater (View)
123 Randolph Rd
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 18 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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Contact
| Owner: Antonette |
| On BPT Since: Mar 19, 2015 |
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| Danny Whitson |
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