Fitz Events: It's time for Laughing Liberally

What's coming up this week-and this month!

Join me Saturday, September 16th for the revival of “Laughing Liberally” 7:30 at the Tucson Improv Movement Theater at 414 E. 9th

“Laughing Liberally”, hosted by Tucson funny men, Dave Margolis and Phil Gordon, is back!— With a performance by yours truly, and by the brilliant Mo Urban, who always makes me laugh out loud. Plus The Satirical News Desk, Guest Editorial Commentaries and there may be a local politico or two on the scene. $10. Pick up your tickets here: Tickets

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Same day, Saturday, September 16th come to “Agua es Vida: a Celebration of Water in the Desert and Short Film Showcase” at the Agua es Vida: Living Lab & Learning Center from 8-1:30PM at 1137 N. Dodge Blvd and at the Loft from 2-4PM.

I registered here Living Lab & Learning Center Registration to spend the day learning about Rain Gardens, taking a Living Lab tour, gobbling grub, catching a flick and enjoying a concert by Tucson’s Pete Seeger: Ted Ramirez. For more head here: Sustainable Tucson. Also, here is a fun video explaining the day: ¡Agua es Vida! Celebration of Water in the Desert and Short Film Showcase

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On the following Saturday, September 23rd, from 2-4:00 PM I will be appearing at an afternoon reception and fundraiser along with other notables in support of Kirsten Engel for Congress.

Principled, brilliant and sane. How could I not support this patriot. For more information, please contact Wes Share at wes@kirstenengel.com.

Kirsten Engel for Congress

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Good golly! You’ve never looked into OLLI? The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute? My favorite venue for giving a talk? What? Fall classes start next week?

I love this Tucson treasure. Check out their offerings here: OLLI UA website

OLLI interloper

From time to time they lower their standards and I am asked to speak to the lifelong learners at OLLI. I asked my buddy Scott Aldridge, their tireless Program Manager (and Cookie Pusher) to write about OLLI. I edited Scott’s shameless pitch: “…Osher Lifelong Learning Institute …offers learning opportunities for adults 50+…learning just for the joy of learning… no tests or grades..” No test or grades! I’m in, Scott! “…our motto is, ‘Curiosity Never Retires’. “ What? I thought your motto was “This class is so good I’ll pee when it’s over”.

Here are what I think OLLI’s good points are:

1. There’s never a shortage of wonderful, curious minds

2. There’s never a shortage of cookies

3. A/C

4. cookies

5. There’s almost always a “Comedy 101” class

6. Did I mention the cookies?

This is how you reward an exemplary student? By drawing them shirtless?

“OLLI is a member-led, volunteer-run, non-profit partner of the University of Arizona..with over 1,100 members… offering hundreds of classes and social events annually. “ And excellent cookies. For information on the upcoming fall session, as well as info on joining OLLI-UA or teaching at OLLI-UA click here: www.olli.arizona.edu.”

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If you’ve never been to FIST to hear female storytellers you must go this Tuesday, September 12th, at 7pm at The Rock at 136 N. Park Ave. Go, go, go!

The theme of this show is “The ‘F’ Word”. Is the “F” word they’re referring to the word “Female”? “Fragilisticexpealidocius”? “Fallopian”? “Funny as Hell”? Show up and find out. I have never been disappointed. Ever. Trust me. You will become a “regular”. The beneficiary is the Southern Arizona Gender Alliance. Here’s a terrific #This is Tucson article about the group: Local storytelling group celebrates 10 years

Tickets are only $10, here aty F.I.S.T Storytellers

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Environmental Voter mobilization!

Join the Environmental Voter Project and the good souls at Tucson Audubon-on Wednesday, September 13, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Tucson Hop Shop, at 3230 N Dodge Blvd, Suite H.

It is time to take a stand in defense of our planet, our home, our Sonoran region. It is time to reject the pawns of the fossil fuel profiteers holding office here at ground zero for climate change. It’s time to show up, to mobilize and to vote.

Here’s a good place to start: Tucson Citizens Climate Lobby

If you’re looking for an environmental organization to get involved with- ahead of the 2024 election- join the Environmental Voter Project and the good souls at Tucson Audubon-on Wednesday, September 13, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Tucson Hop Shop at 3230 N Dodge Blvd Suite H.

Good people, good trouble. Here’s more info: Environmental Voter Project and Tucson Audubon

From their site: “Meet fellow environmentalists and learn about ways you can get involved in environmental voter mobilization efforts year round. This event is open to both new and regular volunteers - and feel free to bring a friend! Drinks and light snacks will be provided. 

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Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 9th for “The 9th Annual Old Pueblo Holiday Radio Show”

Featuring the Arroyo Cafe Players, piano man Sly Slipetsky, the sweetest vocalist this side of the San Pedro, Mindy Ronstadt, Too Many Mystery Guests, the house rocking “Cadillacs”, the fabulous “Grandsons of the Pioneers”, Marty Bishop, David Membrila, Priscilla Fernandez, Wilbur and Wilma Wildcat, the Snowbirds, and this joker, we are coming back to the heart of downtown Tucson to perform our 9th annual holiday feel-good fundraiser at the magnificent historic Rialto Theatre on Saturday, December 9th, doors at 11:30, show begins at 12-noon. Got that? 12-Noon, not one o’clock-NOON.

My humble variety show has gotten so big I now have a Head Writer, a Technical Producer, a Musical Director and a Stage Manager. When did I become Max Biallystock?

Tickets will go on sale soon! -and as subscribers to this newsletter you will be the first to know when they go on sale.

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Ever onward, brothers and sisters. Let us repair the world, break bread and laugh at the madness together.