Category: Upcoming Happenings

Dangerous, sexy, and hilariously edgy, Helen Keaney is a comedy force of nature who’s carved out her own lane—and left a trail of laughter from coast to coast (and ocean to ocean!). A national headliner with razor-sharp wit, Helen has performed in nearly every U.S. state, including Alaska, Hawaii, and all over the high seas for Holland America and Norwegian Cruise Lines. Helen’s electric charisma and killer punchlines have landed her hosting gigs on Comedy Central, Discovery Health, GSN, TBS, Style Network, E!, and one of the most beloved hosts on HSN for the last 17 years. You might also recognize her from stand-up spots on NickMom, A&E’s An Evening at the Improv, Lifetime’s Girls’ Night Out, VH-1’s Stand-up Spotlight, NBC’s Friday Night, Comedy Central’s Make Me Laugh and Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen for CBS. And yes—that was Helen lighting up the screen in Tooth Fairy 2 alongside Larry... More

Frank Carmichael was born here in Kenosha, Wisconsin, September 28, 1951. He was an entrepreneur from the beginning, booking bands, putting on shows and opening a teen club before he was 18. Then came movie theaters, mini golf and an ice cream store. Happenings Magazine was started nearly 50 years ago as a tool to help support the movie theaters and continues going strong today. In addition, he still publishes numerous other titles, amongst them; Smart Reader, Go Downtown and Summer Fever.  Over the years, he has hosted numerous radio shows beginning with an overnight gig at WAXO while he was still in high school. Nowadays he can be heard Monday through Friday 8 AM to 11 AM on a.m. 1050 WLIP.  You will also find him on stage introducing comedians most every Friday and Saturday night at the Kenosha Comedy Club, Thursday nights at the city co-sponsored PB&J, now... More