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Get able to chuckle! Agape Nation is internet hosting the Jonnie W. Comedy Present and Silent Public sale on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at The Venue at Coosa Touchdown in Gadsden, Ala.
Nashville-based comic Jonnie W.’s full title is Jonnie Wethington. He laughingly shares, “I shortened it after I began comedy to make it simpler for books and hosts to recollect because it’s been mispronounced my entire life.” Jonnie W.’s begin in comedy formally started in 2008 however the seeds had been planted just a few years prior. “After I moved to center Tenn. in 2006, I took a job at a church, cleansing it and sustaining the constructing. I used to be additionally pursuing talking ministry, and shortly sufficient they put me over the college-aged group there. We’d meet at my home each Tuesday evening,” Jonnie W. shares. One weekend the church hosted a pupil retreat for colleges in Tenn. “…I used to be requested to stand up and greet everybody. I had the loopy concept to make jokes in regards to the totally different colleges represented, and my impromptu ‘roast’ was a success. I used to be completely hooked on the laughter after that, and a few of these colleges began inviting me to their campuses for outreaches and comedy occasions.” In 2012, Jonnie W. made comedy his full-time job.
Jonnie W. describes his comedy as “just a little of every part. I’ve sections of the present which can be observational comedy, some humorous tales about household, after which I additionally do some musical comedy and even a run of one-liners.” His religion in God impacts his comedy reveals. “God has actually sustained me in my life and profession, and it’s an honor to make use of my reward, foolish as it’s, to deliver laughter to households. Nothing connects us fairly like a shared chuckle. I actually suppose it’s a holy factor,” Jonnie W. says, including that he believes there’s not sufficient clear leisure on the market, so he works to supply that. “I do reveals in comedy golf equipment, theaters, and all types of distinctive venues, however my work with church buildings and faith-based organizations remains to be amongst my favorites.”
Agape Nation, primarily based in Etowah County, Ala., is a non-profit that “is being established to supply each day supervised instructional, leisure, therapeutic, and group day companies to adults with mental and developmental disabilities in an effort to advertise continued studying, independence, self-worth, and group involvement.” By attending this occasion, you’ll instantly assist the institution of this program. Normal seating tickets are $40, and the occasion is informal apparel. Jonnie W. says, “My present is fast-paced and enjoyable. There’s one thing for everybody. Comedy is a lot extra enjoyable reside and in particular person. I might say deliver 10 mates and are available on out!” Study extra at www.agapenation.org or name 256-485-3225.
-Melissa Armstrong
