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BENEFITTING

thursday march 19th | yoshi’s oakland ––––––– featuring –––––––

J.R. Havlan is a proud father and uncle to a small band of is a -based, -raised comic happy and curious Montessori students, and he is returning this year to whom the NY Times called “one of the most exciting political comics in stand- once again emcee Urban Montessori Charter School’s annual fundraiser. up today.” In 2014, he released his debut standup album Waiting for 2042 J.R. spent the last 18 years writing for with and was interviewed on NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross. He has performed where he won 8 and contributed to the show’s two best on the Late Show with , , Jimmy Kimmel Live, selling books, : The Book and : The Book. J.R. also wrote for the Academy and ’s Standup Show, plus in his own Presents Awards in 2006 and 2008 and has performed stand-up comedy on both The Late Show with half-hour television special. He was also a writer and correspondent for the - David Letterman and Late Night with Conan O’Brien. J.R. is thrilled by the opportunity produced Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell on FX. A regular on the public radio circuit, he has to join us in our effort to provide quality, innovative education to deserving children. appeared on Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Studio 360, Bullseye and Soundcheck.

URBAN MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOLBENEFITTING is seeking sponsors for its 2nd Annual Laughs for Learning Comedy Fundraiser!

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

responsibility ...... $2,500 creativity ...... $10,000 • 8 seats at event • 10 seats at event • Acknowledgement in event program book, • VIP pre-show reception on event and school websites • Logo on all materials/websites including curiositycomedy...... night$5,000 and auction Yoshi’s website fundraiser • 8 seats at event • Access to booth seats • VIP pre-show reception • Premium wine at event • Acknowledgement in event program book, bravery...... $20,000 on event and school websites • 10 seats at event grace...... $7,500 • VIP pre-show reception • 8 seats at event • Logo on all materials/websites including • VIP pre-show reception Yoshi’s website • Acknowledgement in event program book, • Access to booth seats on event and school websites • Premium wine at event • Premium wine at event • On-stage acknowledgement

Guest will enjoy Yoshi’s Japanese fusion food, drinks, desserts, comedy, music by DJ Matteo, live and silent auctions.

Urban Montessori is a free public charter elementary school located in Oakland. Our school is based on the teachings of Maria Montessori, in combination with a focus on Design Thinking and Arts Integration. Urban Montessori is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization – our tax ID # is 27-4217957. For information, visit www.urbanmontessori.org

thursday march 19th 6:30 - 9:30 pm