The world was introduced to Martha Reeves and the Vandellas via Marvin Gaye's first three hits and their own trifecta of Come and Get These Memories," "Heat Wave," and "Quicksand" in 1963. Subsequent songs like "In My Lonely Room," "Nowhere to Run," "I'm Ready for Love," "Jimmy Mack," "Honey Chile," and of course, "Dancing in the Street," earned them their... read full bio
McGovern became world renowned with the #1 chart-topping, Academy Award-winning, gold record, THE MORNING AFTER, from The Poseidon Adventure. Since then, with a career spanning over three decades, McGovern has earned a reputation for being one of America's most popular artists. For her recorded works, Maureen has been dubbed The Stradivarius Voice," and has received International Gold Records. She has... read full bio
Jedda Jones is a true Renaissance Woman. She transformed from corporate trainer to entertainment dynamo, excelling every step of the way. Perseverance and versatility should be her middle names. She is a comedienne, writer, producer, actress and author. Her credits include associations with such television hits as Murphy Brown, In Living Color and Coach. Movies such as The Ray Charles... read full bio
Tyrone Curtis ""Muggsy"" Bogues is a retired American professional basketball player and current head coach of the United Faith Christian Academy boys' basketball team. The shortest player ever to play in the NBA, the 5ft 3in Bogues played point guard for four teams during his 14-season career in the NBA and achieved success as a defensive player for his 44-inch... read full bio
Mr. Cheeks is a rapper best known for his work with the musical group The Lost Boyz. The Lost Boyz gained worldwide critical acclaim following the release of the albums; Legal Drug Money in 1996, Love, Peace & Nappiness in 1997, and LB IV Life in 1999. Mr. Cheeks broke away from The Lost Boyz and started a solo career.... read full bio
Meg Mallon became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1987. During her career she won 18 events on the tour, including four major championships. She also had nine top-10 placing’s on the money list, her best being second. Mallon played for the United States in the Solheim Cup eight times. She served as an assistant team captain in 2009... read full bio
"Marla Gibbs is an American Emmy Award-nominated actress, comedienne, game show panelist and singer. In an acting career that spans four decades, she's best known for her role as the wise-cracking maid, Florence Johnston, on the sitcom The Jeffersons. She also played a starring role as housewife Mary Jenkins on the sitcom 227 as well as a recurring role as... read full bio
The former Major League Baseball third baseman, Mike Schmidt played his whole baseball career for the Philadelphia Phillies. Schmidt attended Ohio University in Athens, where he played for the Ohio Bobcats baseball. Mike made his first professional debut at an exhibition between the Phillies and their minor league team Reading Phillies. Phillies decided to open a spot as third baseman... read full bio
Michele Balan is a classy comedian with attitude who entertains audiences around the country. Michele left her successful career at a computer company to pursue her comedy career. She has been entertaining audiences ever since. Michele is best known for her time on the NBC reality television show Last Comic Standing. Michele was on the fourth season of the show... read full bio
For over twenty years bassist Mike Marshall and Edgar Meyer have been at the vanguard of American instrumental string music and together and separately have helped create some of the most exciting music around today. While still a teenager Mike was performing and recording with the original David Grisman Quintet, and many more. From there Mike Marshall went... read full bio
It's easy to lose sight of what traditional Mexican cuisine is when we're surrounded by inauthentic dishes such as overflowing burritos and nachos drowning in liquid cheddar cheese. Chef Marcela Valladolid is here to show us that anyone can capture authentic Mexican flavors without the fuss. Marcela is host of the Food Network's hit show, Mexican Made Easy. Inspired by... read full bio
Named for the formative location in lead singer John Wozniak's childhood, the Marcy Open grade school in Minneapolis, Marcy Playground emerged in the late 1990s. They had been influenced heavily by Kurt Cobain and his band Nirvana. The self¬ titled album was released in 1997, and Marcy Playground emerged into the mainstream with the success of the single ""Sex... read full bio
Mike Farris' music merges traditional black gospel, '70s Stax soul and southern blues. Known for his soul-bearing stage performances, Mike became a music sensation. HIs first critically acclaimed album Salvation in Lights was the first time people around the country heard the blend of gospel music and New Orleans sounds. Farris earned the Americana Music Association's New & Emerging Artist... read full bio
Martin's dynamite stage presence grabs your attention. Then, his five octave voice takes over, leaving any singer green with envy and the audience gasping for more. Talent-Nostalgia-Tenacity are only some of Martin Dube's professional TNT qualities that propel his explosive persona on stage.... read full bio
Perhaps best known as the star of his own hit sitcom Hangin' With Mr. Cooper, which ran for five seasons on ABC, and for hosting Showtime At The Apollo, comedian, actor, and host Mark Curry is packing the laughs as one of the top national touring acts. He appeared at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal as host... read full bio
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Dr. Marc Rosenberg is a world-renowned speaker and expert in knowledge management, performance development, organizational learning, eLearning, and training. E-Learning and Beyond E-Learning are two of his best-selling books. From 2010 to 2018, his 100 monthly columns, "Marc My Words," were published in Learning Solutions magazine by The eLearning Guild. They are still accessible online. Marc is an eLearning Guild... read full bio
"The Singer, Songwriter, Musician Country music is full of tradition. Whether it’s mile after mile down a dusty highway or a commitment to write music from the heart, Mark Collie has embraced these traditions while establishing a few of his own since first embarking on a career in music in the 1970’s. In the nearly 25 years since, he has released... read full bio
Michael Martin Murphey has become a prominent musical voice for the Western rancher, horseman, and cowboy. He is an American singer-songwriter that is best known for his Western country music infused with folk and rock. In junior high school, Murphey became interested in music and began performing as an amateur. He got his first professional music performance playing around a... read full bio
Actress, comedian, and writer Mary Lynn Rajskub is most recognized for her roles as "Gail the Snail" from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and "Chloe" on the Fox program 24. Along with these roles, she starred in the following television shows: Mr. Show, Gilmore Girls, Safety Not Guaranteed, Wilson, Little Miss Sunshine, Legally Blonde 2, Julie and Julia, Punch Drunk... read full bio
