North East Arts Council “Ish Kabibble Day” Members + Party – North East, PA

North East Arts Council “Ish Kabibble Day” Members + Party – North East, PA

Don’t miss this upcoming event in North East, PA. Happening on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at North East Arts Council. Doors open at 6:00 PM.

Join us for the 3rd Annual North East Arts Council Ish Kabibble Day – Members (plus!) Party celebrating native son, Merwyn Bogue

Join us for the 3rd Annual North East Arts Council Ish Kabibble Day – Members (plus!) Party!

Native son, Merwyn Bogue (Stage name Ish Kabibble) was born right here in North East, PA, on January 19th, 1908.

The North East Arts Council, in celebration of our Native Son, is holding our 3rd Annual Ish Kabibble Celebration on his birthday, January 19th, complete with live music, light refreshments and libations, jokes (with a joke-telling contest – tasteful jokes only, please), and Best Ish Kabibble Look-alike Contest. No Worries, just come have fun!

Current members are invited (and encouraged!) to attend for no charge; and guests can join in on this just-for-fun event (donations appreciated!) Please RSVP for this event by purchasing a member ($0) or non-member (donation appreciated) ticket as space is limited!

Who was Ish Kabibble? He was a comedian, world famous cornet player, and TV and Movie actor. He appeared in ten movies between 1939 and 1950. In addition, he performed with Kyser on the radio and television quiz show Kay Kyser’s Kollege of Musical Knowledge in 1949 and 1950. Ische ga bibble?”, which was purported to mean “I should worry?”, prompting a curious (and perhaps not coincidental) association with the “What, me worry?” motto of Mad Magazine’s mascot, Alfred E. Neuman. Kabibble’s distinctive black hair in a bowl cut, is said to have been an inspiration for comedian Jerry Lewis’s characters and the hairstyle worn by Jim Carrey’s character in Dumb and Dumber.

Come dressed as Ish Kabibble for the look-alike contest, be prepared to tell your favorite jokes in the joke-telling contest (tasteful jokes only – please use your best judgement), or just come hang out and have fun!

For more information or with any questions (including membership inquires) please email NEACprogram@outlook.com.

This party is for adults 21+ (as alcohol will be served). Thanks!

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Event ID - 1135788306399

Event Venue - North East Arts Council

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Event City - North East

Event State - PA

 

Date And Time

Sunday, January 19th, 2025 @ 06:00 PM (EST)
 

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North East Arts Council
 

Location

25 Vine Street, North East, PA 16428
 

Event Types

OtherParty or Social Gathering
 

Event Category

Pennsylvania

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