Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE)
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Please join Greg Lukianoff, President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), along with FIRE's Pamela Paresky, comedian Karith Foster, and award-winning "Mother Goose & Grimm" cartoonist Mike Peters for dinner and a movie on Friday, July 7, 2017 in Aspen, Colorado. (Attire: Aspen Casual)
"Can We Take Joke?," directed by Ted Balaker and narrated by comedian Christina Pazsitzky, humorously examines the collision between comedy and outrage culture, and its unexpected roots in the modern college campus. Described as a "necessary analysis of outrage culture's relationship to comedy" by comedy giant Seth MacFarlane, the film features plenty of scandalous jokes and thoughtful commentary from comedy heavyweights including Adam Carolla, Gilbert Gottfried, Penn Jillette, Jim Norton, Lisa Lampanelli, Heather McDonald, and Karith Foster (who will be in attendance).
You can learn more about FIRE and watch the trailer for "Can We Take A Joke?" by visiting www.thefire.org/watch-the-can-we-take-a-joke-trailer.
Friday, July 7, 2017
5:00- 6:15 p.m. – "Can We Take A Joke?" Movie Screening at Paepcke Auditorium (1000 N. 3rd St.)
6:30 p.m. – Cocktail Reception and Dinner across the campus at the Doerr-Hosier Center, featuring discussion and Q&A with FIRE President and CEO Greg Lukianoff, FIRE Chief Research Officer Pamela Paresky, comedian Karith Foster (as seen in "Can We Take a Joke?"), and award-winning "Mother Goose & Grimm" cartoonist Mike Peters.
Event Tickets and Tables:
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Individual Ticket: $200
Includes movie, reception, and general admission for one at the dinner. $100 of ticket cost is tax-deductible.
Flame Individual Sponsor: $350
Includes movie, reception, reserved seating for one at the dinner, and recognition in the program. $250 of sponsorship is tax-deductible.
Torch Sponsor (Table of 8): $2,500
Includes eight tickets for the movie, reception, reserved seating at a table for eight at the dinner, and recognition on the program. Also includes a cocktail and discussion reception at a private home on Thursday, July 6th at 6:00 p.m. with Greg Lukianoff, Pamela Paresky, Karith Foster, and Mike Peters. Each attendee at the July 6 reception will also receive a signed copy of “Unlearning Liberty” by Greg Lukianoff. (Details will be forwarded to sponsors.) $1,700 of table sponsorship is tax-deductible.
Beacon Sponsor (Table of 10): $5,000
Includes ten tickets for the movie, reception, reserved seating at a table for ten at the dinner, and recognition on the program. Also includes a cocktail and discussion reception at a private home on Thursday, July 6th at 6:00 p.m. with Greg Lukianoff, Pamela Paresky, Karith Foster, and Mike Peters. Each attendee at the July 6 reception will also receive a signed copy of “Unlearning Liberty” by Greg Lukianoff. (Details will be forwarded to sponsors.) $4,000 of table sponsorship is tax-deductible.
Only $100 per ticket is not tax-deductible. The remaining amount is a tax-deductible donation to FIRE. FIRE's Federal Identification Number is 04-3467254.
To make a donation directly to FIRE, please visit www.thefire.org/donate.
To purchase tickets or tables with a check or for further questions about the movie screening or dinner, please email [email protected] for further assistance.
For those not attending the full event, the screening is open to the public with a suggested minimum donation of $10. Tickets will be available at the door (if space is available).
