Beyond stand-up, the festival offers an eclectic mix of sketch and improv performances, panel discussions, intimate conversations with comedy legends, talent competitions, star-studded fundraising galas, film screenings, live podcast tapings, interactive partner activations and much more.
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William Earl,
Variety,
17 June 2026
The festival will include oral histories, storytelling sessions, and panel discussions where surfers of all ages can connect and share treasured memories.
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Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
Republicans are already committed to making the Iowa caucuses their first contest in 2028, and delaying the Democratic caucus could reinforce the idea that Democrats don’t prioritize rural voters, the Iowa presenters said.
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Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Iowa, New Hampshire, and Nevada have traditionally been among the first states to hold presidential primaries or caucuses, although neither party has set its formal presidential primary and caucus calendar yet.
The center offers first-year seminars for new students and a yearlong, co-curricular residential program for undergraduates that helps people learn to be open-minded, recognize personal cognitive biases and work collaboratively with others even if there are disagreements, according to its website.
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Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
State officials are hosting a series of seminars about the STAR program throughout New York state this July.
This Sunday, eight local congregations will join together to celebrate Pride with a special ecumenical service at New England Congregational Church in Aurora before the annual Pride Parade in the city’s downtown.
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Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Spending on religious construction rose 17 percent last year as congregations grapple with the changing role of faith institutions.
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Michelle Boorstein,
Washington Post,
11 June 2026
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