Wong, Santorelli, Nardizzi and others join Doherty benefit shows for Haiti

Dick Doherty's various clubs around Boston will host events for Haitian relief, with 100 percent of the ticket sales going to the Ester Lafontant Charitable Foundation. The ELCF collects donations to send to Haiti, anything from blankets and candles to wheelchairs. Their Facebook page is here. There will be four shows in all, each with a different line-up, featuring comedians like Joe Wong, Frank Santorelli, Jim Colliton, Paul Nardizzi, and others, each hosted by Dick Doherty.

THE SHOWS:

Feb. 3 - Dick’s Beantown Comedy Escape, 8PM
The Holiday Inn, 195 Westgate Drive, Westgate Mall Brockton
Tickets $25 - Golden Circle $50
Line-up: Frank Santorelli, Paul Nardizzi, Jim Lauletta, Stephanie Peters, and Mitch Stinson, hosted by Dick Doherty.

Feb. 4 - Dick's Beantown Comedy Escape, 8PM
The Old Court Restaurant, 29 Central Street, Lowell Mass
Tickets $25 - Golden Circle $50
Line-Up: Frank Santorelli, Dave Russo, Jim Lauletta, hosted by Dick Doherty.

Feb. 8 - Dick’s Beantown Comedy Vault, 8PM
REMINGTONS Restaurant, 124 Boylston St. at Boylston T Boston
Tickets $25 - Golden Circle $50
Line-up: Joe Wong, Mitch Stinson, Jim Colliton, Robbie Printz, hosted by Dick Doherty

Feb. 10 - Dick’s Beantown Comedy Escape, 8PM
The Crowne Plaza Hotel, 10 Lincoln Square, Downtown Worcester
Tickets $25 - Golden Circle $50
Line-up: Joe Wong, Chris Zito, Mike Whitman, Jim Colliton, Corey Rodrigues, hosted by Dick Doherty.

Mitch Stinson takes over Mondays at the Vault

Mitch Stinson has some big shoes to fill taking over as the Monday night host at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault. Stinson was today officially named to replace Kevin Knox, the beloved local veteran comic who died of cancer in November. Stinson plans to hit the streets and try to drum up a following for his version of the show. Mondays will continue to feature a showcase style show, and Stinson plans to emphasize his fellow comics as much as possible.

"The major difference I plan for Monday nights is that Kevin Knox was the true star of any show," he says, "I plan on making the Boston comedy scene the star of this show. I hope to attract the area's best comediens to put on a quality entertainment experience for Monday nights."

Stinson made the transition from Navy aviator to comedian in 2002, believing he had found his true calling. "I loved my time in the Navy but I always look for new challenges. To be honest with you, I can't think of anything more challenging than being a successful stand-up comedien."

For a few clips of Stinson's work, check out his "Jokes" page on MitchStinson.com.