It’s February, which means love is in the chilly winter air once again—Valentine’s Day is here.

Just over 20 years into her comedy career, standup comic, revered roast-master, podcaster, and reality TV host Nikki Glaser has gone and done the unexpected – she’s started a career in music.

Humble even in victory, local comedian Seth Lee had to preface his win at this year’s “Kingpin of Comedy” competition by saying that it came as a complete surprise; and while he feels great, he felt bad knowing that there were many others in the competition who work harder than him. 

A round-up of the biggest openings, closings, and other changes for local businesses over the past year.

Before the pandemic changed everyone’s lives, standup comedian Beth Stelling had her own life-changing moment, when she recorded her first hour-long comedy special, “Girl Daddy,” now streaming on HBO Max. 

With the panic of the pandemic finally fading into the past, frights, freak-outs, and other festivities have returned in full force this Halloween season. 

Openings, closings and changes over the past year in the craft beer world.

Openings, Closings and Other Local Business News.

Longtime comedy club Dr. Grins set to return this month following nine-month closure.

It all started with a fateful trip to do standup in Chicago earlier this year, ending with a funeral for a pizza.