Event: Joel McHale, comedian

Time: 8 p.m.

Date: Saturday, Dec. 5

Place: Five Flags Arena, Dubuque

Cost: $35. Call the Five Flags box office at 800-745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com for tickets and information.

What it's about: Loras College will bring in comedian Joel McHale. He is the star of "Community," a new TV show on NBC that also stars Chevy Chase.

McHale is the well-known, quick and sharp wit host of E! Network's "The Soup," a weekly entertainment show satirizing everything from reality TV, talk shows, Miley Cyrus, Nick Lache, pop culture and current events. McHale also stars opposite Matt Damon in the comedy, "The Informant."

Born in Rome and raised in Seattle, McHale began his trek into the comedy world as a history major at the University of Washington, where he also was a member of its football team. McHale received his Master's of Fine Arts from the University of Washington's Actor's Training Program.

After relocating to Los Angeles,

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McHale landed roles on the sitcom "Will and Grace," "CSI: Miami" and "Pushing Daisies." He also jumped onto the big screen with roles in "Spiderman 2" and "Lords of Dogtown."

McHale has been touring the country, performing to sold out audiences, with his stand-up comedy act.

Megan Gloss