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Political humorist Mark Russell had the Tullio Arena audience in stitches with his comedic candor and musical mischief. "We are all trying to live the American dream," he said. "$1.30 for a gallon of regular."
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In 2004, Mark Russell resigned from his position as Artistic Director of P.S. 122 after more than two decades spent developing the theater into a mecca for wildly adventurous performance art. And he hasn't looked back; in addition to serving as Artistic Director for Portland's Time Based Art Festival, Russell has remained a major force in New York with his Under the Radar Festival, now in its fourth year and headquartered at the Public Theater. The event draws performers and audiences from around the world for what has arguably become the most exciting theater festival in New York City, a town lousy with them. Russell's impeccable taste is integral to Under the Radar's success; as Eric Bogosian – who got his start at P.S. 122 in the 80s – puts it: "Russell is a genius at finding the awkward new stuff, the gems and diamonds no one's noticed yet.
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Just like his PBS specials, which have been extremely popular for more than two decades, Mark Russell's live presentations parody the biggest political stories in the news. The piano-playing satirist blends hilarious one-liners and music, performing stand-up political comedy in the form of brilliantly funny lyrics set to familiar tunes. Spend some time with Mark Russell at his Paramount Theater performance Friday, February 1 at 8 pm, and he'll prove to you that fact is indeed funnier than fiction.
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Mark Russell likes to share his enthusiasm for the horse with others who ... believe horses are intelligent, responsive beings who love to please within a trusting relationship. It is essential to maintain this philosophy when educating the horse as the creation of lightness is dependent on it. It is the rider's responsibility to speak softly, attend to and listen to the horse's thoughts, emotions, physical language and abilities. When the rider keeps the horse's perspective at the forefront, a strong alliance emerges, creating a scenario in which the rider can depend on their horse to respond thoughtfully, rather than react defensively. This is the foundation for beginning to educate the horse.
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Reservations to the Mark Russell show can be made by phone at (202) 756-5210 or email to mrussell@omnihotels.com. Tickets are non-refundable, prepaid and begin at $20.00 per person. Space is limited. Guests must arrive 15 minutes before show begins and seating is on a first arrival basis. No entry permitted after show begins.
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In 1994, Russell found himself unexpectedly allied with the rap group 2 Live Crew, when the group was sued for copyright infringement for their parody of the song "Oh, Pretty Woman." The case went to the Supreme Court, where Russell and the members of 2 Live Crew argued that song parodies were protected under the Fair Use act. The Supreme Court agreed, and ruled in favor of Russell and 2 Live Crew.
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