COVE HAVEN ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS ANNOUNCES THE BYRD PRESSLEY COMEDY SERIES DECEMBER 3 AND 4

LAKEVILLE, PA– Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts presents Byrd Pressley’s Comedy Series at Cove Haven on December 3 and at Paradise Stream and Pocono Palace on December 4. The shows begin at 8:30 p.m.

Comedians Lisa Landry, Exiene Lofgren and Chris Rush, along with Host and MC Shawn Cornelius, will entertain the crowds at Cove Haven on December 3. At Pocono Palace, comedians Scott Paparcuri, Alycia Cooper, RC Smith along with Host and MC Shawn Cornelius will perform on December 4. Exiene Lofgren, Lisa Landry, Chris Rush as well as one other guest to be announced will provide a night of laughs at Paradise Stream on December 4.

Lisa Landry: Landry came up through the renowned New York City comedy circuit and is now a favorite at comedy clubs across the country performing at clubs, colleges and theaters. She starred in her own half hour Special, “Comedy Central Presents Lisa Landry,” and has appeared on CBS's “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” & “The Bonnie Hunt Show” on NBC.

Exiene Lofgren: Lofgren has been involved in acting, activism, the U.S. Navy, Greenpeace, hair, retail and had assisted the mentally challenged before settling into comedy. All of these jobs have helped him in his comedy career. He has toured the UK, Europe and Dubai and has been featured as a comic on Sirius’ “Raw Dawg” channel, and “Rikki Lake.”

Chris Rush: Called "one of the true comedy greats" by George Carlin and named Best Male Comic by the Association of Comedy Artists, Chris Rush has appeared on Comedy Central, Showtime, A&E, VH1 and WOR Radio’s Joey Reynolds Show.  He has performed with BB King, Sarah Vaughan, Tom Waits, Talking Heads, Meatloaf and ELO. Rush is also an original contributor to National Lampoon magazine and wrote part of Tim Allen's best-selling book I'm Not Really Here.

Scott Paparcuri: Performing stand-up comedy for over 20 years, his multitude 
of national credits includes Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Branson MO, HBO, MTV and "The Howard Stern Show."  His act revolves around his favorite subject, himself: "I don't have a penny invested in the market...my stock is the New York Giants and political elections. I vote for the teams that will give me the best comedy material."

Alycia Cooper: Cooper was recently featured as the first female comic to perform on Oscar winner Mo'Nique's “The Mo’Nique Show” and is currently on a headlining national tour. She is the first female audience “warm-up” for numerous sitcoms; including “The Parkers,” “Girlfriends,” “Wanda at Large,” and “The Tyra Banks Show.”

RC Smith: Known in the television industry as one of the best warm-up men in the business, Smith is currently working with the “The Rachael Ray Show” and has also warmed up for “The Colbert Report,” “The Tony Danza Show,” as well as other shows. He is a regular on radio stations around the country for his adaptability, likability, and creativity.

Shawn Cornelius: Based in New York City, the comedian and actor is known as a romantic funnyman and covers topics on current events, relationships and the battle between the sexes. He was featured in a film called “Hunting for Seinfeld’s,” portraying the “Kings Of Comedy” star, Cedric the Entertainer in 2007.

Cove Haven, Paradise Stream and Pocono Palace Resorts’ all-inclusive overnight packages include luxurious suite accommodations, all-you-can-eat breakfast and dinner and two free tickets to the evening’s event. A limited number of event-only tickets are also available for purchase. For reservations, or information regarding ticket availability, please contact 1-800-972-7168 or visit www.CPResorts.com.


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About Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts

The three couples-only resorts that make up Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts – Cove Haven Resort (Lakeville, PA), Paradise Stream Resort (Mount Pocono, PA) and Pocono Palace Resort (Marshalls Creek, PA) are the Pocono Mountains’ leading romantic properties, featuring unique accommodations and popular all-inclusive packages. The world-famous, all-inclusive resorts are home to the seven-foot-tall Champagne Glass Whirlpool Bath-for-Two. All three resorts, which feature over 600 luxurious suites, are part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.’s hospitality brands—Sheraton, Westin, W, Four Points, Le Meridien, St. Regis and The Luxury Collection. For reservations or more information, call 1-800-972-7168 or visit CPResorts.com/press.

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