Billy Gardell of ‘Mike & Molly’ to Headline All-Star Comedy Show Benefiting Hillsides

Billy Gardell of Mike & Molly fame has been booked to perform at the Ice House 55th Anniversary All-Star Comedy Show to benefit Hillsides on Sunday evening, Oct. 4, 2015. This talented actor and comedian is entering his sixth season of starring in the hit comedy with America’s number one comedienne, Melissa McCarthy. Other top performers giving their talents to the show are actor, TV host, and comedian Michael Yo, best known for his work on E’s Chelsea Lately, and actor/comedian Tone Bell, among other leading names from clubs and TV.

The night begins with a silent auction at 5 p.m. where guests can enjoy a no-host bar, appetizers, and bid on merchandise, events, and a mysterious “Pandora’s box.” The comedy show and live auction begin at 7 p.m., and will feature a line-up of top talent that includes some of the biggest names from clubs and TV.

“This exciting evening is two events in one, the reception and silent auction and the show and live auction,” said Hillsides Director of Development Carrie Espinoza. “We are hoping supporters can make both events, but if that isn’t possible, to make at least one. All of the money raised from the show and the auctions will be used to fund special activities for the children.”

Each year, Ice House owner Bob Fisher organizes a special anniversary show and donates the proceeds to a volunteer group of Hillsides, the Hillsides Volunteer Network (HVN). With these funds, HVN organizes outings and activities for the children who live at Hillsides residential treatment program and provides them with an annual summer carnival and a Christmas Eve party at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena.

For comedy show tickets, please call (626) 577-1894. Tickets range in price from $25 – $75. Guests must be 18 and over to attend and there is a two-drink minimum. RSVPs are not needed to attend the reception and silent auction. The Ice House is located at 24 N. Mentor Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106.

Hillsides, a premier provider of child welfare services headquartered in Pasadena, serves children in the foster care system and other children and families in need. For more information, please visit www.Hillsides.org.

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