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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…

Dayna Steele

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To succeed in today’s increasingly competitive world, you need more than just talent. You need to be better than the rest and take your business to the next level. You need to stand out like a ROCK STAR. A serial entrepreneur, media strategist, nationally recognized rock radio and television personality and author of Rock to the Top: What I learned about Success from the World’s Greatest Rock Stars. Dayna Steele has created thousands of rock stars for her clients using her proven ROCK STAR PRINCIPLES of success. Read more…

Richard Roundtree

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Don’t believe the hype: breast cancer doesn’t discriminate. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2009 about 1,910 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among men in the United States. After an early diagnosis, actor Richard Roundtree, better known as the world’s beloved Shaft, thought he might become a statistic before he became proactive in his treatment. Fast forward 16 years later and you’ll find the Hollywood vet quite vocal about his breast cancer survival story as he encourages others to pay attention to their health. Read more…

Kathy Buckley

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Kathy Buckley was born with a hearing loss that went undetected until she was eight and led to believe she was mentally retarded. She was sexually abused, run over by a car, and stricken with cancer all before the age of thirty. Rather than being consumed by grief, Kathy sought out laughter. She not only survived, she has gone on to become a successful comedienne and an award winning author. She is also a world-renowned motivational speaker. Kathy inspires hundreds of thousands of people around the country, sharing her story of overcoming some of the most difficult obstacles one can imagine in life, and how she met those challenges with dignity, courage, and laughter. 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…

Matt Roloff

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Matt Roloff is best known for starring in the hit TLC reality show ‘Little People, Big World.’ In over 225 episodes, tens of millions of people around the world have followed the lives and challenges of Matt and his family at their home in Oregon, but there is more to Matt Roloff’s story than the TV show and being a devoted husband and father of four children. Matt operates a successful family farm, has authored two books, was a top salesman for Fortune 500 companies, and currently owns a manufacturing company specializing in mobility equipment designed for little people. Read more…

Patch Adams

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Imagine what it would be like to have the REAL Patch Adams behind the hit movie Patch Adams come to your school, college or company to share his message of wellness, laughter and humor!

Imagine the people he might touch, inspire or alert by meeting and spending time with them in person, in a meaningful way.

Imagine how you, your community, your organization would be enhanced if the principles of love, joy and caring were embraced by every person. Read more…