Carlos Mencia Heats Up The Island
Carlos Mencia heats up The Island with his scorching humor
Comic to appear January 15
One of today’s most popular comedians, Carlos Mencia, brings his critically-acclaimed brand of comedy to Treasure Island Resort & Casino on Friday, January 15, at 7 p.m.
A self-described “equal-opportunity offender,” Mencia appeals to a diverse audience by poking fun at racial stereotypes and modern hypocrisy. Escape the winter doldrums and laugh with the hottest comedian around.
Best known as the host of the Comedy Central hit series Mind of Mencia, the show debuted on Comedy Central in early 2005. Since then, it has become one of the strongest shows in the network’s history.
The comedian has toured nationwide and entertained troops overseas with his USO tours to the Persian Gulf and Kuwait. In the summer of 2007, Mencia starred opposite Ben Stiller and Michelle Monaghan in the Farrelly Brothers’ hit feature film, ‘The Heartbreak Kid’. In the fall of 2007, Mencia headlined a nationwide comedy tour titled ‘Carlos Mencia Live’.
Carlos Mencia, superstar and stand-up comedian, is undoubtedly one of today’s most lauded entertainers and feared comics. Whether it is man-on-the-street interviews, studio comedy, commercial parodies, or nationwide sold-out tours, Mencia demonstrates an extraordinary ability to connect with a diverse audience. Mencia’s career continues to flourish, making him one of Hollywood’s most sought after talents to date!
Mencia is set to perform in Treasure Island’s new, 3,000-seat event center at 7 p.m. on Friday, January 15. Every seat in the house is within 125 feet from the stage, giving the audience an up close and personal experience with Mencia’s comedy.
Tickets are now on sale for only $45 and $55 and are available at the Island Box Office or by calling 1-877-849-1640 or visit www.treasureislandcasino.com. Treasure Island’s new 3,000-seat Island Event Center features the L’Acoustics Linerray V-Dos Sound System, which is the preferred system of a majority of national touring groups and entertainers. There are also two 14 by 24-foot retractable video screens that offer guests an unparalleled entertainment experience.
Treasure Island Resort & Casino is the only casino resort in southern Minnesota located on the Mississippi River. Treasure Island offers guests some of the best gaming, accommodations, food service and nationally known entertainment in the casino industry. Treasure Island was awarded the Official Best Casino of Minnesota and Sexiest Casino, featuring over 2,500 slots, 42 blackjack tables, six carnival games, a 10-table poker room and a 500-seat high stakes bingo hall. Casino guests can relax in Treasure Island’s luxurious 480-room hotel and take in a show in the new 3,000-seat Island Event and Convention Center. The Island Xtreme Bowl, a 24 Brunswick™ Lane bowling center, arcade and lounge offers great family fun and the seasonal amenities include a 137-slip marina, 95-site RV-park, a 120-passenger cruise yacht. Visit www.treasureislandcasino.com for more information.
