"Annabelle Gurwitch held Literary Orange attendees spellbound, yes spellbound. She spoke on the subject of “Why Read” “Why Write.” She was at once: touching, soulful, irreverent, and comedic."
— Marie Twombly, Director, Literary Orange,
Literary festival of Orange County
Annabelle offers comedy nights, keynotes, guest lectures, and MCs at events across the country.
Past events include:
Jewish Free Loans of Los Angeles Gala 2019, MC
UJA Spring Event, Long Island, keynote
Spring Lecturer for The Charlotte Jewish Federation
Reason Rally on the National Mall 2016
George Washington University, Jewish Literature Lecturer
Canyon Ranch, Tucson, artist in residence
Services for the Underserved Annual Gala, MC, Rainbow Room, NYC
Prevention Magazine Summit, MC, Austin, Texas
Cedar-Sinai Women’s Luncheon, Beverly Hills, MC, honoring Marilu Henner and Jackie Collins
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, MC, honoring Jared Diamond
75th Gala for National Wildlife Federation, MC
Book and library fairs including:
Rancho Mirage Writers Fest,Los Angeles Festival of Books, Thurber House Spring Speaker Series,
Miami Book Fair, Ann Arbor Library,Literary Orange keynote, The Nashville Library, Annapolis Book Fest,
Erma Bombeck Writers Conference keynote, South by SouthWest, US Comedy Arts Fest,
The Jewish Book Council Book Tour 2010-2011 & 2014-2015, 2017-2018
Twin Cities Jewish Humor Festival
The Nation Magazine Cruise to Alaska
New York Comedy Festival