Las Vegas Impersonators The Edwards Twins headline Comedy for Charity show

Another terrific show put together by stand up comedian/writer/producer & dancer Suzie Sexton, who recently appeared at an Estrogen Hour show at Laff’s. The Edwards Twins (Anthony and Eddie) were both raised in Tucson and are graduates of Rincon High School. Let’s welcome them back to Tucson. More info: www.comedyforcharity.org, “Comedy for Charity is a non-profit … Read more

Time again for the popular Tucson Festival of Books

March 12 and 13, 2016 are the two days for the wildly popular Tucson Festival of Books, where long lines face you to get into some author presentations.   Here’s the complete schedule, to plan ahead: http://tucsonfestivalofbooks.org/?id=58 It’s again on the University of Arizona mall (west of Campbell Ave. on University Blvd.), now in its … Read more

Lots of comedy at Show Me the Funny

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“COMEDY FOR CHARITY is proud to present Stand Up to Stop Violence V, with Headliner John Heffron, winner of Last Comic Standing’s second season, who also has his own DVD, Middle Class Funny. John. An A-List comedian, he’s appeared on Comedy Central Presents, Chelsea Lately, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.Reveille Men’s Chorus, headed by their extraordinary conductor, Shawn Cullen, is back by popular demand with Reverb and a few tunes to raise the audience up.We are honored that Roxanna Green will be selling and signing her book, As Good As She Dreamed: The Redeeming Story of the Angel of Tucson: Christina Taylor-Green.Our Honorary Chair this year is business executive Bill Holmes, who volunteers and contributes his time and money in order to make an impact on our community.Too funny to miss, David Wayne Fitzsimmons will reprise his role as Emcee for the 5th year in a row. Nancy Stanley and Suzie Sexton will round out this talented cast, as well as Egokillaz who will do hip-hop dance to a few contemporary ditties.”

VIP Tickets ($50) include preferred seating and meet and greet with John after the show.

Stand Up to Stop Violence IV at the Fox Theater: “Laugh ‘Til it Hurts!”

 

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BIG LAUGHS FOR AN IMPORTANT CAUSE!

Cartoonist David Fitzsimmons will once again display his hilarious master of ceremonies skills at Comedy for Charity’s amazing variety show.

With standup performances by Headliner Bill Dawes (Sex and the City, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, Caroline’s Comedy Club), Feature Acts Jill Bryan, Elliot Glicksman and Suzie Sexton; music by LeeAnne Savage, Janee Starr, and Hope Sullivan; dance by Dancing in the Streets AZ, and juggling by Green Jelly Bean Entertainment, the audience will experience an unforgettable night of entertainment.

The proceeds of the event will provide money for victims of violence and violence prevention. This year’s beneficiaries are Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse and Dancing in the Streets AZ (This is a program which guides students in achieving life skills, especially at-risk youth.)

A Hollywoodesque event, Lifestyle Live will be interviewing our guests on the Red Carpet.

This event was created and organized by Tucson prosecuting attorney Suzie Sexton, whose sister was killed in a Chicago mugging in 1980. Kudos to Suzie for putting together another fantastic show, now in its 4th year.

Comedian Suzie Sexton
Comedian Suzie Sexton

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