David Fitzsimmons

Why a Free Press is Essential to Democracy talk & panel discussion at the Loft Cinema

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“WHY A FREE PRESS IS ESSENTIAL TO DEMOCRACY Hosted by Justice Alliance: Indivisible Southern Arizona MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 AT 6:00PM | FREE ADMISSION DOORS WILL OPEN AT 5:30, AND PROFESSOR BAMBAUER’S PRESENTATION WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 6PM. Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. Tucson UA Professor Jane Bambauer will open the event with a presentation … Read more

Unscrewed Theater reveals The Big Reveal Grand Opening dates

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Unscrewed Theater Announces Grand Opening 2.0!

“After over 4 months of construction and hard work, we are *beyond* excited to announce Unscrewed Theater’s Grand Opening 2.0!  Ta Da!  

Our month-long celebration starts with a two-day party on September 7th & 8th.  An open house with two – count ‘em TWO – ribbon cuttings (Tucson Metro Chamber & GLBT Chamber), loads of raffles, Special Guests Mayor Jonathan Rothschild and Dylan Smith of the Tucson Sentinel, and our own four Improv House Teams. This weekend will hold more fun and funny than Tucson can handle.

The rest of September holds even more special guests and festivities.  So much so that part of the fun spills over until October.

You see these fine folks on our stage!

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Comedy for Charity presents Laugh Till it Hurts!

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“Comedy for Charity is proud to presentLaugh ‘til It Hurts, a two hour event of nonstop entertainment featuring seven comedians, two dance troupes, and even a juggler. The event will be on Sunday, April 22, 2018 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at The Fox Theatre.

This special one night event will raise money for violence awareness and prevention.

“This show will be hilarious, and it’s all for a wonderful cause—to make our community a safer place. The mission is to raise a lot of money to help prevent violence and to spread awareness about the problem of violence. We want people to ‘give ‘til it hurts,” shared Suzie Sexton, executive director of Comedy for Charity.

We are also delighted that Mayor Johnathan Rothschild, Liane Hernandez and Alba Jamarillo are Honorary Chairs of the event.

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Join Fitz & Friends at the Whistlestop Depot

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The Whistlestop is a former train depot, located west of Stone Ave. and east of Main Ave, on W. 5th Street. Parking is on site or in the neighborhood. Considering what’s been happening at the national and Hollywood levels, it’s time for some comedy, and “Celebration of Life, Love and Recovery.” Tickets at $35  online here (note creative spelling … Read more

The 13 year Odyssey of Odyssey Storytelling

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March 24, 5 to 8 p.m. at YWCA of Southern Arizona, 525 N. Bonita Ave., Tucson

“Now more than ever, we must celebrate the uncensored voices of diverse community members. This is exactly what Odyssey Storytelling has been doing for thirteen years through monthly live shows featuring the true stories of everyday people in Southern Arizona.

This celebration and fundraiser will be emceed by Editorial Cartoonist and Humor Columnist, David Fitzsimmons, and will feature a reading by Penelope Starr from her newly released book, The Radical Act of Community Storytelling: Empowering Voices in Uncensored Events.

This step-by-step guide chronicles Starr’s years growing the community of Odyssey Storytelling. Why did a fifty-eight year old artist decide to take on a small project that turned into a successful nonprofit storytelling organization? What challenges did she face and how did she survive them? How can other communities create their own storytelling events? Experience her joys, frustrations and laughter. The Radical Act of Community Storytelling is packed with practical tips and plenty of inspirational stories.

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