From Headlines to Humor: An Evening with Dave Barry and Michelle Kaufman
A witty onstage conversation blends sharp satire and newsroom storytelling with Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist Dave Barry alongside Miami Herald sportswriter Michelle Kaufman. Expect laugh-out-loud headlines-to-humor reflections and lively audience energy in a conference-center setting.
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