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Gary Marlon Suson

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Gary Marlon Suson lives in New York City. On September 11, 2001, his life, just as all American’s lives, was turned upside down by the attacks on the World Trade Center and The Pentagon. Initially, after photographing the Towers’ collapse from his rooftop, Suson returned to his studio, deciding he wasn’t going to shoot anything else having to do with this tragedy. He didn’t want the stress of being in the midst of the chaos taking pictures, and especially didn’t wish to be wrongly viewed as someone trying to exploit a situation in which people had perished. Read more…

Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata–BRO

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Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata–BRO for short–is an instrumental quartet led by Peter Kiesewalter, founder and arranger of Grammy nominated Opera revisionists East Village Opera Company. Featuring the rhythm section from EVOC’s tours and recordings, BRO’s first project is a bold adaptation of the songs featured in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s score to the classic musical “The Sound Of Music,” titled “The Hills Are Alive.” The stellar group of guest singers includes Jane Siberry, Carole Pope (Rough Trade), Everett Bradley, Victoria Cave, Carolyn Leonhart, Dave Wall (Bourbon Tabernacle Choir), and TK Wonder. Read more…

Trinity Irish Dancers

Trinity Irish Dancers

The World Champion Trinity Irish Dance Company will quickly dispel any notions you may have about Irish dance. Artistic Director Mark Howard founded the company in 1990, as a means to providing professional career opportunities to students who had no outlet for Irish dancing beyond the competitive circuit. This innovative nonprofit company is constantly searching for original means of expression, while maintaining a high regard for old traditions. Read more…

Curtis Sliwa

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Curtis Sliwa’s core ideas resonate well beyond the streets safeguarded by The Guardian Angels. With a unique combination of conviction and charisma, he often speaks before corporate teams, media professionals, senior executives, non-profit associations and educators. Drawing upon community activism as a backdrop, Sliwa draws direct comparisons. The challenge is this: “You have to get involved in the process. Don’t sit on the sidelines.” Sliwa has been privileged to speak for a variety of esteemed organizations including The Children’s Miracle Network, the YMCA, the Boy Scouts of America, Read more…

Ben Glenn

Ben Glen

Ben Glenn, The Chalkguy, is the president of Chalkguy Media International, a company dedicated to sharing a positive, life-changing message of hope with groups all over the world. Ben’s story about growing up Learning Disabled is one that he has shared with thousands inspiring people to have a greater appreciation for their unique talents and abilities. His humorous speeches are filled with personal stories and encouragement for people to live a life based on self-knowledge, personal responsibility and a positive attitude. Read more…

Tom DeLuca

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Tom DeLuca has perfected programs that are entertaining, dynamic and results-oriented. “Theatre of the Imagination” and “Power Napping®” are targeted to business people who may be threatened by exhaustion and anxiety, or who are simply in need of an entertaining escape. Innovation can only come from the imagination, and Tom DeLuca’s hypnosis performance shows how innovative people can be when they’re relaxed and free of pressure. DeLuca’s show gets volunteers to break through mental barriers by allowing them to use their own creativity to fuel the show. Read more…

Allison Vincent

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The winner of NBC’s hit show The Biggest Loser season five, and the first ever female winner, Arizona native Alison “Ali” Vincent is a dynamic and inspirational speaker.

A former champion synchronized swimmer, Vincent set foot on The Biggest Loser ranch weighing 234 pounds. After weeks of hard work and dedication to health and fitness on the ranch and at home, Vincent stepped on the scale at the finale weighing in at 122 pounds- 112 pounds less than her starting weight.
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