As if we needed another festival in this, the city of never-ending fetes. But when one is run this well, when it shines a light on Austin's underappreciated comedy artists, and when it provides hours of gut-busting guffaws, it not only must be given its due, it must be celebrated! So we doff our jester's cap to this jamboree of joy which, in three years, has grown to encompass 75 comedy companies and 55 shows, drawn humorists of the caliber of Fred Willard and Monteith & Rand, and made talent scouts on the coasts take note. Host troupe Monks' Night Out runs the fest with efficiency and smarts, keeps the quality high, and compares well with their big-name guests in the laugh-making game. Six months after and our sides are still aching.
