It's an early Thursday morning. The place is Access Tucson's Studio A. The backdrop is the green screen curtain. The only prop is a big white pad of paper. We are shooting the promo for Access Tucson's Spring fundraiser, our 1st Annual Celebration of Free Speech.
Much hilarity and pointing ensues...
Click here to watch the extended director's cut of the promo.
Featuring the theme "eat, drink and speak freely," attendees will enjoy an artistic array of fine foods, a complimentary serving of beer or wine, and the entertainment of the Arizona Daily Star's editorial cartoonist David Fitzsimmons and local humor expert Robert Mac.
"We can't think of a better way to celebrate the first amendment and the value we place on free speech than to invite Tucson to enjoy an evening of laughter and fun," says Access Tucson Executive Director Lisa Horner. "'Fitz,' and Robert are not only home-grown, but exemplify important freedoms in our country."
Access Tucson Community Media has a 28-year history of promoting freedom of speech through all forms of media. Its classes, productions and coverage of local events have received nationwide recognition.
"Laughter and free speech are inextricably entwined," says AT Board President Bob Kovitz. From the earliest writings of Jonathan Swift to the "truthiness" of Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart, the media have been used to share ideas and to galvanize public opinion.
This is a chance for the community to honor the rights of citizens to speak freely in an era when civil speech seems to be at a premium, this is an ideal way for Tucson to support public discourse.
Tickets are $30 per person or $50 for two. For tickets, purchase online via paypal or call 520-624-9833 Fri. & Sat. 2-10pm or 520-275-0864 weekdays.
Wednesday, April 18th
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Café a la C'Art (Tucson Museum of Art courtyard)
Also, expect a silent art auction featuring dynamic art work by local artists including Bryan Crow, Candace Greenburg, Harold Jones, Judy Nakari, Tim Romano, Nicki Santini, Julie Sasse and Susan Zielinski. More artists to be announced.
Many thanks to our event sponsors which so far include: Southern Arizona Video Productions, Cafe a la C'Art, J. Randall Harris Design, Center for Divorce Mediation, Bookman's Entertainment Exchange, KXCI Community Radio 91.3FM, and Tucson Sentinel.com. To sponsor this event, click here.
