BUENA PARK - Pop culture humorist Charles Phoenix will be at Knott's Berry Farm on May 15 for a live performance "celebrating the story and glory of the boysenberry birthplace that blossomed into America's first theme park...by way of a fried chicken dinner."Phoenix will share vintage images of Knott's Berry Farm while detailing its evolution from a berry farm in the 20s to world-class theme park in the 40s, 50s and 60s. Phoenix will also explain how Walter Knott discovered the boysenberry, why Mrs. Knott began serving her famous fried chicken dinners and what inspired the creation of America's first permanent theme park, Ghost Town. Presentations will be given at 2 and 5 p.m. Tickets are $65 and include admission the park. For tickets and information, visit charlesphoenix.com or call (800) 838-3006.

********** Published: May 5, 2011 - Volume 10 - Issue 3