David Fitzsimmons: A Cartoonist's Perspective
Always a popular presenter, David is back and updated for 2021, complete with his own COVID-19 cartoons. Topics include: how freedom of speech ensures the survival of democracy; a history of social protest art with an emphasis on how political cartooning came to emerge as an art form; the endangered state of political cartooning; how humor helps individuals, communities, nations, and political theories to endure; the survival of journalism in an age of ever-growing censorship.
Dave Fitzsimmons is the cartoonist and columnist for the Arizona Daily Star, where he began drawing cartoons back when Geronimo was just a paperboy, right around 1986. A Pulitzer Finalist, Fitz' cartoons are syndicated to over 800 news publications around the world. The Arizona Press Club voted him the best columnist in the state. What do they know? No one in the news or in his audience is safe when his pen is uncapped. Described as a “flaming moderate at the fringe of America's center,” Fitz is a snappy dresser who loves reading hate mail from readers and making his kids laugh.
Monday, June 14 | 3 p.m. | Free
June
6/7 CybersecurityCybersecurity Monday, June 7 | 5:30‑7 p.m.
6/8 Social Media (Postponed)Social Media (Postponed) Tuesday, June 8 | 5:30‑7 p.m.
6/10 History & Future of DronesThe History and Future of Drones Thursday, June 10 | 2‑3:30 p.m.
6/14 A Cartoonist's PerspectiveDavid Fitzsimmons: A Cartoonist's Perspective Monday, June 14 | 3 p.m.
6/15 Improving CommunicationImproving Communication in a Diverse World Tuesday, June 15 | 2‑3:30 p.m.
6/17 Good GriefGood Grief Thursday, June 17 | 2‑3:30 p.m.
6/22 Before We Were Yours“Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Wingate Tuesday, June 22 | 2‑3:30 p.m.
6/23 The Midnight Library“The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig Wednesday, June 23 | 2‑3:30 p.m.
6/24 Cool Wines for Warm DaysCool Wines for Warm Days Thursday, June 24 | 4:30‑6 p.m.
6/28 Only HopeOnly Hope: My Mother and the Holocaust Brought to Light Monday, June 28 | 2‑3:30 p.m.
6/29 Know About AfricaWhat Your Grandchildren Should Know About Africa Tuesday, June 29 | 2‑3:30 p.m.
July
7/1 Welfare, War and WaifsWelfare, War and Waifs: Three Child Rescue Movements in the 20th Century Thursdays, July 1, 8 & 15 | 2‑3:30 p.m.
7/13 PapercraftsPapercrafts With Kelley Tuesday, July 13 | 5:30‑7 p.m.
7/14 Decorate a Christmas Tiered TrayHow to Decorate a Christmas‑Themed Tiered Tray Wednesday, July 14 | 9‑10:30 a.m.
7/20 Ornament FunOrnament Fun With Grandkids and More Tuesday, July 20 | 2‑3:30 p.m.
7/21 The Four Winds“The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah Wednesday, July 21 | 2‑3:30 p.m.
7/22 Christmas StockingsChristmas Stocking Traditions Thursday, July 22 | 2‑3:30 p.m.
7/22 Health by ChocolateHealth by Chocolate: Indulge and Be Well Thursday, July 22 | 4‑5:30pm
7/27 Crafting a Wool Christmas GiftCrafting a 3‑in‑1 Wool Christmas Gift Tuesday/Thursday, July 27 and 29 | 2‑4 p.m.
August
8/10 Gouache Your WayGouache Your Way – A Fine Arts Tale Tuesday, August 10 | 2‑3:30 p.m.
8/16 Motown – The Early YearsMotown – The Early Years August 16 | 2-3:30 p.m.
8/18 Maintaining Muscle MassMaintaining Muscle Mass Wednesday, August 18 | 2‑3:30pm
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