# Event Details

- **Event Name**: From Headlines to Humor: An Evening with Dave Barry and Michelle Kaufman
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join Asheville Watchdog for a fun evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist Dave Barry and Miami Herald sportswriter Michelle Kaufman.About this EventAsheville Watchdog welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist and author Dave Barry, and his wife, Michelle Kaufman, a sportswriter and columnist for the Miami Herald, for an evening of conversation, laughter, and storytelling on Sept. 16 at the Mission Health AB Tech Conference Center. Barry is best known for his nationally syndicated humor column, which ran for more than two decades and earned him the 1988 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary.Asheville Watchdog's Tom Fiedler, a Pulitzer Prize-winning political reporter and former executive editor of The Miami Herald, will talk with Dave and Michelle about their extraordinary careers, the state of journalism today, and their life together. The evening offers a rare opportunity for a candid conversation between three acclaimed journalists in a casual, intimate setting.Dave has written dozens of bestselling books, including his most recent title, an autobiography, Class Clown. Michelle has covered 14 Olympic Games, six World Cups, and numerous national playoff tournaments over the course of her career.The evening begins at 6 PM, with a book signing immediately following the program and books available from our friends at Malaprop's.The event is free, with a suggested donation of $25 per person to benefit Asheville Watchdog.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/asheville/from-headlines-to-humor-an-evening-with-dave-barry-and-michelle-kaufman/100001998267679421
- **Event Categories**: workshops, tournaments, sports, health-wellness, art, literary-art, nonprofit, business, conferences, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: all_ages
  - door_time: 2026-09-16T21:30:00Z
  - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference Center
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Asheville
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference Center
- **lat**: 35.5715946
- **long**: -82.55619999999999
- **full address**: Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference Center, 16 Fernihurst Drive, Asheville, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is From Headlines to Humor: An Evening with Dave Barry and Michelle Kaufman being held?
  - **A:** From Headlines to Humor: An Evening with Dave Barry and Michelle Kaufman takes place on Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference Center, 16 Fernihurst Drive, Asheville, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing From Headlines to Humor: An Evening with Dave Barry and Michelle Kaufman?
  - **A:** From Headlines to Humor: An Evening with Dave Barry and Michelle Kaufman is organized by Asheville Watchdog.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** From Headlines to Humor: An Evening with Dave Barry and Michelle Kaufman is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Asheville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If From Headlines to Humor: An Evening with Dave Barry and Michelle Kaufman sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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