Lamorindans who like to laugh (and who doesn't) will have the opportunity to see five well-known masters of funny at the comedy event Live at the Orinda to be held on Friday, March 5th at the Orinda Theater. Sponsored by the Orinda Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Tommy T's Comedy Clubs and The Lamorinda Film & Entertainment Foundation, the night of laughter will feature comedians Ed Tracey, Larry "Bubbles" Brown, Dan St. Paul, Mark Pitta, and Johnny Steele.

"Comedy is a wonderful thing," says Rick Kattenburg, the owner of an Orinda-based architectural firm and a Chamber member. "We want this fundraiser to be uniquely different," he adds, "A lot of work has gone into the planning to make this a lot of fun." Kattenburg spearheaded the event, which will raise funds to defray the Chamber's operational costs. Like many of Orinda's non-profit groups, City budget cuts have left the Chamber short on funds to cover events they sponsor such as the Restaurant Tour.

The evening of fun will kick off with a champagne reception at 7:00 p.m. followed by the laugh-packed performances starting at 8:00 p.m. Seating for the show will be open. According to Kattenburg, everyone will have a great view because of a live video feed projected onto the big screen above the comics during the show.

"Live at the Orinda offers fun-loving people of our East Bay communities the opportunity to share an evening of relaxing laughter while discovering all the charms of Orinda," adds Sue Breedlove, Orinda Chamber of Commerce President. "We expect this will become an annual event."