Stand-up at Jacoby Arts Center brings laughter, music to Alton

NICOLE BOYD opinion editor

Four comedians and the musical duo “Charmed and Dangerous” gathered at the Jacoby Arts Center in Alton, Illinois, last Friday to joke about topics from sex to disability, eliciting laughter from Zoomers, millennials and Gen Xers alike.

Ben Vogt, event organizer from Jerseyville, Illinois, said he seeks out comedians he has seen perform or done sketch comedy with, and if they recommend others, he trusts them because he knows they’re funny.

“As long as it’s not punching down, you can do pretty much anything,” Vogt said. “I tend to like the sillier stuff. I’m less political, or I don’t like longer stories. I like short, funny jokes.”

Vogt said a comedy show was a change of pace from Jacoby’s typical more serious events such as fine art, jazz brunch and dance recitals.

“I think it’s just a little bit of a fun time as opposed to serious artistic drama,” Vogt said.

Cori Stewart, from O’Fallon, Illinois, performed first. She said she does a lot of one-liners and absurdist observational humor mixed with short stories and anecdotes. She said she often covers topics such as the experience of suburban life, as well as being a woman and the parent of an adult child.

I think every comic wants connection with the people that are watching them or at a show with them,” Stewart said. “I think they want to make people laugh at some silly things about our shared existence.”

During the show, Stewart shared observations about the absurdity of guided meditations and suburb names. She also mused about whether it is empowering or being complicit in one’s own objectification to talk about sex as a female comic, ultimately using ridiculous metaphors to tell stories about her sex life.

Following Stewart was Tommy Moslander, who referenced his time in a wheelchair during his routine, such as when he would aim for peoples’ ankles in grade school.

He also talked about his Make-AWish trip to Disney World – but due to having a heart condition, he was not able to ride rollercoasters.

“They told me I had six to nine months and Make-A-Wish said, ‘We can do it in three,’” Moslander said.

Patrick Brandmeyer also performed, taking many jabs at his appearance as someone who, in his own words, looks like a kidnapper or predator.

The night ended with a performance

An Important Message About Gas Safety

Natural gas delivered to the University from Ameren IP through a underground piping system. It is used to provide fuel for clean efficient heat to all campus buildings and residence halls. It is also used for hot water and food preparation.

Overview of Hazards of Pipeline and Prevention Measures Used

The hazards associated with the pipeline include fires, explosions, leakage, damage to the facility and loss of service. In order to prevent these incidents, the pipeline maintained and inspected according to state and federal regulations. Facilities employees receive ongoing training to ensure the continued safe transport of natural to the campus.

In order to prevent damage to the pipeline due to construction excavations SIUE participates in the one call system known as JULIE. Within 2 days of a call for a planned excavation SIUE will mark the location of underground gas as well as other utility lines.

Recognizing and Responding to Gas Leaks

Pure natural gas is colorless and odorless. Before gas is delivered to the SIUE campus, an odorant called mercaptan is added to give gas its distinctive odor so you can smell a leak immediately. The odorant makes the smell like sulfur or rotten eggs.

If you smell a faint odor in any campus building by Charmed and Dangerous, a singer/ songwriter duo from Granite City, Illinois. They performed their original song, “Awkward,” which will eventually be released on YouTube.

Stewart said everyone should try do- notify facilities management at 3711. If the gas odor is strong and or you hear a hissing or leaking sound, you should leave the building immediately. If the odor is strong:

• Do not use telephones cell phones, computers, or elevators

• Do not smoke, use a lighter, match or open flame

• Do not operate vehicles near where the leaking gas could be

• Do not re-enter the building to retrieve personal affects

If you smell a strong gas smell in the air outside, or you see unusual occurrences such as: high pitched whistle or hissing sound, blowing dust, dead vegetation in a normally green area, or ground fires, you may be observing signs of a leak in a natural gas line. Always use caution near an outdoor gas leak and recognize the possible hazards, such as fire, ignition or explosion.

In these conditions:

• Do not use any device or equipment that may generate a spark or flame

• Do not start up or shut down motor vehicles or electrical equipment

• Do not use a telephone or cell phone in or near the area ing stand-up at least once.

“It is exhilarating, and it is a confidence booster and I think that it’s most definitely a great way to learn more about yourself, and it’s honestly a whole lot of fun, too,” Stewart said.

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