(Long Island, NY) It will be a star-studded evening for ventriloquist enthusiasts at the Huntington Elks Lodge (195 Main Street in Huntington Village) on Saturday, March 22nd at 7pm. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks’ East District Youth Committee is hosting an evening of adult-themed fun and comedy, buffet dinner, drink and dancing which will benefit Long Island’s younger generation by supporting Elks Youth-Related Programs here on Long Island.
The show will feature live performances by some of our country’s best multi-talented ventriloquists and their puppet partners. Tickets for the evening of comedy, ventriloquism, dinner and entertainment are $30 each and must be purchased in advance by contacting Jack Stein at (631) 673-0375 by Wednesday, March 19.
Bob Abdou “Mr. Puppet,” an entertainer since 1996 who began his career in Atlanta Georgia. Photo Credit: Elks Lodge.
The evening’s program will be filled with adult-style comedy and fun featuring several of the best ventriloquist performers in the country including:
- Bob Abdou “Mr. Puppet,” an entertainer since 1996 who began his career in Atlanta Georgia. Known as the world’s only Beatles puppeteer, Bob has built a reputation throughout the country as well as internationally as one of the best ventriloquist around.
- Comedian Bob Baker is “America’s Funniest Gastroenterologist” and has been called “A Great Talent” by Howard Stern. Featured performer of America’s Got Talent and on Dr. Oz, Bob Baker is your average gastroenterologist and father of seven by day. At night, he transforms into one of the funniest ventriloquist puppeteers around.
- Ventriloquist Vinnie Ewart is “New York’s Finest Funniest Guy.” A former Marine, NYPD K-9 Officer as well as a great Comedian and Ventriloquist, Officer Ewart travels with his gang of puppet partners who all have a great talent — entertaining the public and making them laugh.
The Elks’ own Jack Stein and his team of co-host puppets will serve as M.C.’s for this unique program.
“This is going to be a very funny show with many talented professional entertainers. It is a unique way for us to support our Youth Programs and fulfill our mission of “Elks Care, Elks Share,” explained Huntington Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Peter Demidovich. “We welcome everyone to join us for this wonderful evening.”
About the Elks Lodge: The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States is one of the most active fraternal organizations in the world with about 1 million members in more than 2,000 lodges across the country. Utilizing the theme “Elks Care – Elks Share” as a foundation for their philanthropic efforts, the organization serves people and communities through benevolent initiatives including Veterans programs, drug awareness, providing scholarships to our youth and much more.
