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Free performance by Leno today in Wilmington, OH


These performances were first publicized last month, but they will be happening today.

From The Plain Dealer on 4/21/09:

Jay Leno, who ends his 17-year run as host of NBC’s “Tonight Show” on May 29, is bringing his “Comedy Stimulus” road show to Wilmington, the Ohio town struggling with economic downturns. Leno and “Tonight Show” bandleader Kevin Eubanks will appear at Wilmington’s Roberts Centre for the free event on Mothers’ Day, Sunday, May 10.

Leno announced his “Comedy Stimulus” plan during the April 20 edition of “The Tonight Show.” He said that he would hit the road, performing for people hit hard by the poor economy. The Wilmington visit, sponsored by Pepsi, was announced by NBC Monday night.

Wilmington was rocked by news that DHL Express was closing its hub in the southwestern Ohio town. The Roberts Centre, located at 123 Gano Road, is donating the venue for the event.

Emily, who blogs at Create Serendipity, has tickets. I hope she does a write-up later this week about her experience at the show. Her blog says she lives in Southern Ohio.  I’ve added it to my blogroll.

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By Jill Miller Zimon at 10:21 am May 10th, 2009 in Economy, employment, Humor, Ohio 

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