From the Bellforge Arts Center’s Stacey David, Director of Marketing & Communications, sdavid@bellforge.org –

BELLFORGE ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES VANYALAND COMEDY FESTIVAL

(Medfield, MA): The Bellforge Arts Center and Vanyaland are pleased to bring you their first ever Comedy Festival, a free event on Aug 13 from noon to 7 pm, showcasing popular Massachusetts comedians Brian Glowacki, Ken Reid, Will Smalley, Nick Ortolani, Emily Ruskowski, Shaun Connolly, Rob Crean, Tiny, Brieana Woodward, Andrew Mayer, and Jason Greenough.
The Comedy Festival will offer not only a great line up of artists, but also a variety of food options for purchase from ThankQue BBQ, and a full bar featuring Patrón Tequila, all at the site of the new Bellforge Arts Center on the former Medfield State Hospital campus. Free tickets can be found online at https://bit.ly/BellforgeComedy. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the outdoor event. The rain date for the festival is Aug. 14.
The Comedy Festival is one of many free concerts, festivals, and events organized by Bellforge for the summer. For more information about the Bellforge Arts Center, including a schedule of upcoming programs and events, please visit www.bellforge.org.

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The Bellforge Arts Center is a new multi-arts complex being built on the grounds of the former Medfield State Hospital to support artists, expand cultural opportunities, and nurture the creative community. Bellforge currently offers outdoor concerts, festivals, and community events, along with over 200 miles of nature trails and outdoor recreation space. Once fully renovated, the center will also offer visual and performing arts studios, arts education, a 300-seat performance venue, and more.
Vanyaland is an online magazine covering music, film, TV, and comedy for “culture-forward” individuals looking to discover a definitive news, lifestyle, and entertainment source in their city and beyond.