Comedy
No laughs, but soulful sounds
When Comedy Works South hosted its first Gospel Brunch in January, it was a gamble. The paint had barely dried on owner Wende Curtis’ massive new venue at Landmark Place in Greenwood Village when the economy tanked. Anything to bring in extra revenue to her adjoining restaurant and ballroom was welcome.
The brunches, modeled after events at the House of Blues and BB King’s Blues Clubs around the country, featured Southern-style cooking and uplifting musical performances, and people flocked to them. So it’s no surprise that Curtis — always one to tweak the comedy-club model with 18-and-up shows, free passes for laid-off patrons and other experiments — has brought them back.
The monthly brunches continue Sept. 27 with a performance from Denver’s Hearts of Worship, followed by brunches on Oct. 18 with Colorado Ambassadors of Gospel and events Nov. 15 and Dec. 13, with acts yet to be announced. Tickets for the 11 a.m. events are $14-$28. 720-274-6800 or comedy . John Wenzel
