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LaughFest

Laugh Fest
The record setting attempt. Participants wore beaks and danced the chicken dance. Courtesy: LaughFest

LaughFest 2012 draws record crowds

3:13 PM, Mar 20, 2012

Organizers say LaughFest 2012 began and ended by setting new records.

LaughFest concludes 2nd successful year

LaughFest wraps another successful year

12:11 PM, Mar 19, 2012

It was fun while it lasted, but LaughFest 2012 is officially over. The event, which benefits Gilda's Club Grand Rapids had another successful run with the final events, including a Sinbad and Rodney Carrington shows, taking place this weekend.

2012 Laughfest

Former SNL stars return to the stage

7:23 AM, Mar 19, 2012

Former Saturday Night Live regulars Martin Short and Kevin Nealon joined original SNL writer Alan Zweibel for a special performance inside DeVos Place. Guests enjoyed dinner while watching the antics unfold.

LaughFest Hits Lowell

LaughFest Hits Lowell

5:59 PM, Mar 16, 2012

For the first time ever LaughFest is traveling to Lowell tonight. 

2012 Laughfest

LaughFest student showcase on Sunday

8:33 AM, Mar 16, 2012

This past week of LaughFest has featured plenty of adult humor, but now it's time for kids to take the stage. They'll look for laughs at the Middle and High School Student Showcase on Sunday. 

LaughFest photo of the WZZM crew Lauren Stanton, Derek Francis, Stephanie Webb, and Jennifer Pascua - by Brian Kelly

Photographer captures LaughFest in portraits

11:23 AM, Mar 15, 2012

One Grand Rapids photographer has been mixing his unique styles and sense of humor to capture LaughFest in portrait.

The Life of a Comedian

Comedian shares tricks of the trade

8:56 AM, Mar 14, 2012

He says there's a lot more to being a comedian than just being funny.

LaughFest holds Short Film Showcase.

LaughFest holds Short Film Showcase

10:33 PM, Mar 13, 2012

WZZM 13 photojournalist Aaron Russman made his debut at LaughFest Tuesday night. 

Laughter Yoga: It will make you giggle

Laughter Yoga: It will make you giggle

3:30 PM, Mar 13, 2012

Inside Gilda's Club community room, you can hear chanting, wild monkey imitations, and yes, laughter.

What makes a joke funny?

What tickles your funny bone?

10:14 AM, Mar 13, 2012

You'll find everything from clean to R-rated humor at LaughFest, so what makes certain people laugh, but not others? We caught up with a local psychiatrist who specializes in laughter to find out.

A tour inside Gildas Club

A tour inside Gilda's club

8:08 PM, Mar 12, 2012

But many people don't know about the services Gilda's Club offers. 

Queen of Childrens Music performs for LaughFest

'Queen of Children's Music' performs for LaughFest

12:18 AM, Mar 12, 2012

The lighter side of LaughFest continued in Grand Rapids Sunday with the "Queen of Children's Music."

LaughFest: the first weekend

LaughFest: the first weekend

8:34 PM, Mar 10, 2012

Smiling kids took over the Ford Fieldhouse Saturday morning, for the lighter side of LaughFest.

LaughFest: Finding humor amidst grief

LaughFest: Finding humor amidst grief

11:15 PM, Mar 9, 2012

At Gilda's Club Grand Rapids people with cancer, their families and friends can receive emotional support for dealing with the disease.

Whoopi comes to Grand Rapids for LaughFest

Whoopi comes to Grand Rapids for LaughFest

8:00 PM, Mar 9, 2012

Whoopi Goldberg performed at the Ford Fieldhouse at Grand Rapids Community College.

Your brain on laughter

11:59 AM, Mar 9, 2012

We laugh even before we learn to talk.

LaughFest kicks off with record attempt

LaughFest kicks off with record attempt

8:32 PM, Mar 8, 2012

LaughFest 2012 is underway.  The one of a kind event brings some of the world's top comedians to Grand Rapids. 

LaughFest has events in Holland

First year for LaughFest in Holland

4:47 PM, Mar 8, 2012

Holland is hosting LaughFest for the first time ever this week.    

LaughFest to seek record tonight

LaughFest to seek record with fake chicken beaks

2:11 PM, Mar 8, 2012

Last year, the event's kickoff broke a Guinness World Record for the number of people tossing rubber chickens at one time.

2012 Laughfest

Smile Lowell; Laughfest begins

1:05 PM, Mar 8, 2012

Get ready to laugh Lowell!  Laughfest, the fundraiser for Gilda's Club, kicks off March 8th.