Leigh Rubin Speaking Events
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Come meet Leigh!
Come meet Leigh!
Have a Real-Life Cartoonist Speak at Your Next
Conference, Meeting or Event!
A Twisted Mind Is a Terrible Thing To Waste
Nobody finds more fun and inspiration in dogs, cows, cats, kids, religion, weird and quirky people and just plain life in general like Leigh Rubin. His witty streak of humor shines through in his comic panel, Rubes, where the animals take on humanlike attitudes and the people behave, well, um, oddly. Sometimes silly, sometimes irreverent but always hilarious, Rubes has grown to be standard fare in newspapers around the globe, 365 days a year.
"Maybe you could call me a sit-down comedian," Rubin muses. "Whatever you call it, I'm just gratified I have the opportunity to make other people laugh." Delighting millions daily with his internationally syndicated cartoon, Rubes, Leigh Rubin inspires, motivates and entertains.
Through humor, Leigh emphasizes the rewards of persistence and the fun of problem solving while celebrating the joy of creativity. Leigh's fast-paced and fun-filled presentations have gained a reputation for inspiring those who attend to add a little creativity to their own lives. Rubin said he tries to inspire people to break their normal routine of looking at things and think outside of the box, even though he himself has to draw inside a box.
If you're interested in having a real-life cartoonist
speak at your event, please contact .
speak at your event, please contact .
Mt Pleasant, Michigan
When: Friday, March 30, 2012
Where: Michigan Milk Producers Association
More information coming soon.
Bremerton, Washington
When: Friday, March 23, 2012
International Listening Association Convention
For more info see: http://www.ila2012.org/Speaker_Rubin.html
Corvallis, Oregon - Two Events
When: Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7:30PM
Where: The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis, Oregon 97333
For more info contact: Cody.Castellano@lee.net 541-758-9591
Event hosted by the Corvallis Gazette-Times
When: Thursday, February 16, 2012, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Where: Oregon State University
Memorial Union Journey Room
More information coming soon...
Nashville, Tennessee
When: January 31st, 2012, 6:15PM — 8:15PM
Where: Nashville Public Library — Auditorium of the Main Library Downtown
615 Church St. Nashville, Tn. 37219
Event: A Night at the Library, Reception w/ light refreshments, Live Music! (Special musical guest!)
For More info call: 615.862.5800 or check www.library.nashville.org
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The Dalles, Oregon
When: Wednesday, November 30, 2011, 7:00PM
Where: The Dalles Public Library 722 Court Street,The Dalles, OR 97058-2247
For more info contact: Kathy Ursprung, The Dalles Chronicle, at: (541) 506-4601 or kursprung@thedalleschronicle.com
Sacramento, California
When: Saturday, November 19, 2011, 11:00AM-1:00PM
Where: California Writers Club - Sacramento Branch
Tokyo Buffet 7217 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(between San Juan Avenue and Fountain Square Drive)
For more info contact: Margie Yee Webb
Margie@CatMulan.com (916) 213-0798
Also see: http://www.cwcsacramentowriters.org/
Placerville, California
When: Friday, November 18, 2011, 6:00PM
Where: The Placerville Mountain Democrat, 1360 Broadway Placerville, CA 95667-5902
For more info contact: Michael Raffety - mraffety@mtdemocrat.net (530) 344-5067
Sacramento, California
Due to popular demand...Second Sacramento Bee event just added!
When: Friday, November 18, 2011, 10:00AM
Where: The Sacramento Bee - 2100 Q Street, Sacramento, Ca 95816
For more info contact: Steve Nutter - beebuzzpoints@sacbee.com (916) 321-1650
When: Thursday, November 17, 2011, 7:00PM
Where: The Sacramento Bee - 2100 Q Street, Sacramento, Ca 95816
For more info contact: Steve Nutter - beebuzzpoints@sacbee.com (916) 321-1650
Universal City, California
When: Saturday, November 12, 2011, 10:00 A.M.
Where: Universal Hilton Hotel -555 Universal Terrace Parkway, Universal City, California
for all the details please visit:
http://www.dailynews.com/healthylivingexpo and click on the "Speakers" link.
FREE PARKING!
Rochester, New York — Three Events:
When: Thursday, October 27, 2011, 6:30 PM
Where: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, 55 Exchange Blvd., Rochester, NY 14614.
For more info contact: 585.258.2620 dfloss@gannett.com
When: Wednesday, October 26, 2011, 4:30-5:30 PM
Where: Rochester Institute of Technology
76-1125 (Carlson Auditorium, Carlson Hall)
(This event is open to all members of the RIT & Rochester community)
For more info contact: 585.258.2620 dfloss@gannett.com
When: Wednesday, October 26, 2011, 12:00-1 PM
Where: Rochester Institute of Technology
7B-1104 (Gannett Hall, Neblette Conference Room)
(This event is open to all members of the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences community)
For more information contact: 585-475-5154 debbie.kingsbury@rit.edu
Events sponsored by Rochester Institute of Technology and The Democrat and Chronicle
Rutgers, New Jersey
When: Monday, October 24, 2011
Where: Rutgers University, Garden State Scholastic Press Association Conference
For more info see: www.gsspa.org/home/conferences
Staten Island, New York
When: Monday, October 24, 2011, 7:00PM
Where: JCC of Staten Island. Joan and Allan Bernikow Building,
1466 Manor Rd. Staten Island, NY, 10314
For more info contact: Orit Lender - olender@SIJCC.COM (718) 475-5227
Event sponsored by the Jewish Community Center of Staten Island and the Staten Island Advance
Springfield, Massachusetts
When: Friday, October 21, 2011 10:10AM & 11:15AM
Where: Springfield Technical Community College
Scibelli Theatre, Scibelli Hall, Armory Square, Springfield, MA
For more info contact: Philip O'Donohue at: pcodonoghue@stcc.edu (413) 755-4233
Madison, WI
Visit the "Rubes Cartoons" booth at the 2011 World Dairy Expo!
When: October 4 - 8, 2011
Where: Alliant Energy Center,1919 Alliant Energy Center Way,Madison, WI 53713
For more info please visit: http://www.world-dairy-expo.com/
Verona, Wisconsin
When: Thursday, Oct 6, 2011, 7:00PM
Where: Verona Public Library , 500 Silent Street,Verona, WI 53593
For more info contact: Trudy Lorandos at:
tlorandos@scls.lib.wi.us (608) 845-7180 ext. 127
San Luis Obispo, CA
Come meet Leigh Rubin at the "Rubes Cartoons" booth in beautiful San Luis Obispo at the Central Coast Book and Author Festival!
When: Sunday, September 18 2010, 10:00 AM
Where: Central Coast Book and Author Festival, Mission Street, San Luis Obispo For more info please visit: SLO Library Foundation
Atlanta, Georgia
When: Thursday, June 23, 2011
Where: Usability Professionals' Association - International Conference
For more info see:
Usability Professionals' Association - International Conference
Macon, Georgia
When: Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 7:00PM
Where: The MaconTelegraph 120 Broadway Macon, GA 31201
For more info contact:
Becky Robertson rrobertson@macon.com (478) 744-4291
Event sponsored by The Macon Telegraph
Torrance, CA
When: Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 7 pm
Where: Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, 3301 Torrance Blvd.,Torrance 90503
For more info see: http://www.torranceca.gov/Library/5504.htm or call: (310) 618-5959
Richmond, British Columbia
When: Saturday, May 7, 2011
Where: River Rock Casino Resort (Private Event)
For more info see: Rotary Conference Speakers
Los Angeles, CA
When: Saturday, April 30 - Sunday, May 1, 2011
Where: University of Southern California
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
Booth #579
For more info see: http://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/
Santa Maria, CA
When: Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Where: Santa Maria Public Library-421 S. McClelland Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454 http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=8803&EventID=87647 For more information contact Cultural Events at 805.925.0994 x117 or dhildinger@ci.santa-maria.ca.us
College Station, Texas
When: Thursday, April 7, 2011
Where: Texas A & M University
3:30 p.m. in room 113 of the Kleberg Animal and Food Sciences Center Sponsored by Texas AgriLife Research
For more information see: http://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/college100/events/
Visalia, California
When: Thursday, March 17, 2011
Where: Western United Dairyman Convention (Private event)
For more info see: Rubes cartoonist to entertain WUD convention crowd
Denver, Colorado
When: Thursday, February 3, 2011, 6:30PM
Where: Cartoonist Leigh Rubin The Denver Press Club
1330 Glenarm Pl. Denver, CO 80204
For more info contact (303) 571-5260
Long Beach, CA
When: Tuesday, January 18 2011, 6:00PM
Where: 101 Pacific Avenue Long Beach, CA 90822
For more info contact: Rich Archbold (562) 499-1285
Event sponsored by the Press-Telegram and the Long Beach Public Library Foundation
Santa Ana, California
When: Wednesday, January 19 2011, 6:00PM
Where: The Orange County Register 625 N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92701
For more info contact Joyce Marthaller (714) 796-3652
jmarthaller@ocregister.com
Placerville, California
When: Friday, December 10, 2010, 6:00PM
Where: The Placerville Mountain Democrat, 1360 Broadway Placerville, CA 95667-5902
For more info contact: Michael Raffety - mraffety@mtdemocrat.net (530)344-5067
Sacramento, California
When: Thursday, December 9, 2010, 7:00PM
Where: The Sacramento Bee - 2100 Q Street, Sacramento, Ca 95816
For more info contact: Steve Nutter - snutter@sacbee.com (916) 321-1650
Ashland, Oregon — Two Events:
When: Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 6:30PM
Where: Southern Oregon University 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, Oregon 97520
Hannon Library: Meese Meeting Room (Open to all students, faculty and public!)
For more info contact: D.L. Richardson at Richardd@SOU.EDU
When: Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 10:00AM
Where: Southern Oregon University 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, Oregon 97520
Digital Media Foundations class (Open to all students, faculty and public!)
For more info contact: D.L. Richardson at Richardd@SOU.EDU
Events sponsored by the Medford Mail Tribune/Ashland DailyTidings and the SOU Department of Communication
Eugene, Oregon
When: Tuesday, November 9, 2010, 6:00 PM
Where: Eugene Public Library, Downtown; 100 West 10th Ave., Eugene, Oregon 97401
For more info contact: 541-682-5450
Rochester, New York — Two Events:
When: Thursday, October 28, 2010, 6:30 PM
Where: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, 55 Exchange Blvd., Rochester, NY 14614.
For more info contact: 585.258.2242 or email dfloss@gannett.com
When: Thursday, October 28, 2010, 1:00 PM
Where: Rochester Institute of Technology, 1 Lomb Memorial Dr., Rochester, NY 14623-5698
Auditorium (building 70, 1400)
For more info contact: 585.258.2242 or email dfloss@gannett.com
(This event is open to all RIT students and faculty).
Staten Island, New York — Two Events:
When: Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 7:00 PM
Where: Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden (Veterans Memorial Hall)
1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
Open to the public.
When: Monday, October 25, 2010, 7:00 PM
Where: Wagner College, One Campus Road, Staten Island, NY 10301 (Spiro Hall 2 )
Open to all students, faculty and public!
'Twisted' mister on Staten Island
Events sponsored by the Staten Island Advance, Wagner College and the Council on the Arts and Humanities for Staten Island.
When: October 1, 2010, 7:00 PM Cartoon Cows on Parade
Where: Madison Public Library (Alicia Ashman Branch) 733 North High Point Road, Madison, Wisconsin
For More info call: 608-824-1780
Come meet Leigh Rubin at the "Rubes Cartoons" booth in beautiful San Luis Obispo at the Central Coast Book and Author Festival!
When: Sunday, September 19 2010, 10:00 AM
Where: Central Coast Book and Author Festival, Mission Street, San Luis Obispo
For more info please visit: SLO Library Foundation
When: Saturday, September 18 2010, 5:00 PM Reception - Event begins 5:30 PM
Where: The San Luis Obispo City Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA
For more info call: 805-528-8260
When: Friday, September 10, 2010, 7:00 PM
Where: The Globe News Center for the Performing Arts (Gilliland Education Room), 401 South Buchanan, Amarillo, TX
For more info call: 806-378-3051
When: Thursday September 9, 2010, 10:00 AM
Where: Amarillo College -2201 South Washington Street, Amarillo, TX
(This event is open to students and faculty only... The following event on Friday, September 10 is open to the pubilc!).
For More details on the events listed above please visit Leigh's Author Page on Amazon
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April 1, 2010 A video: Popular cartoonist to visit local library (as seen on Fox KCOY TV) in Santa Maria, California and newspaper story cartoonist releases twisted new book featuring Leigh's favorite creations over the years.
Santa Maria, CaliforniaMarch 26, 2010 Newspaper story about Leigh speaking in Topeka Kansas
Topeka, KansasMarch 25, 2010 Watch a video of Leigh being interviewed on the Morning show on Fox WDAF TV in Kansas City Missouri
Kansas City, MissouriMarch 24, 2010 Leigh talks about his early work as a cartoonist at Ottawa's Carnegie Cultural Center
Ottawa KansasMarch 12, 2010 Leigh gave his "Cartoony" presentaion at the Farm Women's Symposium, Bay City, Michigan
Bay City, MichiganJanuary 26, 2010 The Rubes Cartoony Show came to the San Antonio Central Library.
San Antonio, TexasOctober 27, 2009 Shell Beach, California — Leigh was the featured luncheon speaker at the California Assessor's Association annual conference.
Shell Beach, CaliforniaOctober 22, 2009 The Corvallis Gazette-Times hosts Leigh at the The First Congregational Church 'Rubes' cartoonist: Keep it fun
Corvallis, OregonOctober 21, 2009 Standing room only at the Umpqua Valley Arts Center! — Roseburg, Oregon (Hosted by The Roseburg News-Review) Cartoonist Leigh Rubin Brings Laughs and Lessons
Roseburg, OregonOctober 1, 2009 Fun and laughs at the Middleton, Wisconsin Library! Photo courtesy of Jim Massey.
Middleton, WisconsinAugust 8, 2009 Leigh was the featured artist in residence at The Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, Santa Rosa, CA.
Santa Rosa, CA.July 23, 2009. Lots of laughs at Farm Journal's Corn College, Heyworth, Illinois
Heyworth, IllinoisJune 13, 2009 An afternoon of laughter and cartoony fun at the Forest Hills Library in Queens, New York!
March 3, 2009 Rubes® came to the Santa Fe New Mexican! A great time sharing laughs with readers and newspaper staff!
February 18, 2009 Leigh came to The Orange County Register and gave two presentations for both Register in Education and OC Register's Reader's Insider Club.
February 11, 2009 Leigh was the featured speaker at the Tulare City Historical Museum during the World Ag Expo in Tulare, California.
January 24, 2009 Leigh opened the American Library Association (ALA) Denver Sunrise Speaker Series.
December 16, 2008 Leigh spoke at the State Theatre in Red Bluff, California, sponsored by the Red Bluff Daily News. The event was a benefit for the local food pantries.
December 9, 2008 Leigh is the breakfast keynote speaker at the DTN/Progressive Farmer 2009 Ag Summit in Chicago, Illinois.
October 27, 2008 Leigh was the featured keynote speaker at the 123rd annual Inland Press Association's Awards Breakfast in Chicago, Illinois. Also speaking at the conference was Creators Syndicate columnist, investigative journalist, author and ABC News 20/20 co-anchor John Stossel.
October 16, 2008 Leigh brought his "cartoony" show, "A Twisted Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste," to the University of Oregon campus in Eugene Oregon, See a video of Leigh's impromptu cartoon of Joe the Plumber on KVAL's morning show.
October 15, 2008 The Albany Public Library and the Albany Press Democrat welcome Leigh to the Albany Public Library.
September 17, 2008 Great fun and laughs as the Sacramento Bee hosts Leigh's "cartoony" show.
May 27, 2008 The Shawnee County Public Library and the Topeka Capital Journal host Leigh for an evening of fun and laughter!