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Graduation Season signals a busy time for Hypnotist Sami Dare

Monday June 17th, 2013

By Sami Dare Spring signals graduation season, and for me that means Busy. This year I had 21 graduation party shows in 23 days, from May 17 to June 8. Keep in mind this involves catching a few hours of sleep, getting up around midnight, working until 4, or 5, or 6AM.  I stayed in [...]

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Divas Through the Decades open for Joan Rivers at The Venetian Show Room in Las Vegas, NV.

Divas Through the Decades open for Joan Rivers in Las Vegas

Friday June 14th, 2013

The Divas took on Las Vegas this past May when the got the opportunity to open for Joan Rivers for a full 3 day weekend! The shows took place in the Venetian Show room on Thursday, May 30-Saturday June 1.  Each night the girls opened the show with a 25 minute set to a packed [...]

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Gary Berg - First Grade

1st Grade Memories – Presidents and Rock and Roll

Wednesday May 29th, 2013

by Gary Berg Most people have memories of first grade – they remember their teacher, best friend, the classroom, recess . . . . .I remember all those things as well, but I also had two big events from my first grade year that are forever etched in my brain (well at least I hope [...]

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Bob Williams and Connie Stevens (Tim’s wife) visit at the G.L. Berg Entertainment Booth at the recent Florida Federation of Fairs Convention held in Naples.  Bob attended the convention, leading workshop sessions and stopped by the booth several times throughout the three day convention to enjoy a Wisconsin treat that Tim & Connie brought along – The “Mini Cow Pie!”

Friends in the “Business”

Monday May 27th, 2013

By: Tim Stevens Gary and I have always talked about that one of the greatest things about the entertainment business is having the opportunity to meet and work with the people we do.  G.L. Berg Entertainment will celebrate its 25th Anniversary next year, and I have been a performer with The Memories for over 40 [...]

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Sean Emery - Juggler

Versatile performer Sean Emery!

Friday May 24th, 2013

Sean Emery is so popular nationwide as a fair and festival performer, many people don’t realize that he also performs for many corporate and private events across the country. This video highlights some clips from a snowbird show Sean performed during the winter of 2013. Enjoy!

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Scott Novotny with "Oscar"

Scott Novotny emcees MPI Big Gala Event

Thursday May 23rd, 2013

“I think this is as close to an Oscar as I will ever get, so I’m going to enjoy thoroughly enjoy it!” quotes Scott Novotny, as emcee and host for MN Meeting Planners International Big Gala Event held at the Golden Valley Golf Course in Golden Valley on May 14th 2013. The theme of the [...]

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G. L. Berg marks 30 years of providing free stage entertainment at the Minnesota State Fair

Tuesday May 21st, 2013

2013 will mark the 30th year that Gary Berg has worked with the Minnesota State Fair in providing free stage entertainment. The first act he ever contracted to perform at the Fair was The Memories in 1983. They will be making a special return visit to entertain at this year’s “Great Get Together” along with [...]

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Jerry Frasier Mothers Day

Jerry Frasier brings magic to Mother’s Day

Wednesday May 15th, 2013

Comic Magician Jerry Frasier has a magic visit with his mom on Mother’s Day.  Happy Mother’s Day to all the magnificent moms across America!  

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Appalachian Blog Okee Dokee

Follow the Okee Dokee Brothers newest adventure

Monday May 13th, 2013

The Okee Dokee Brothers have been on another wonderful adventure during the month of May.  They are traveling the Appalachian Trail, and are writing about it in the Appalachian Adventure Album. In 2011, the duo began a canoe trip in Minneapolis and continued down the Mississippi River for 30 days until they arrived at the [...]

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47Gary Berg Goodnight

Showcase 2013 Photo Highlights

Thursday April 25th, 2013

by Gary Berg, CEO On April 18th we held our 21st Annual Talent Showcase and Customer Appreciation Event at the Paramount Theater in St. Cloud, MN.  With 550 people registered and planning to attend, a great event was all in place . . . and then the snow came.   It snowed throughout the day and [...]

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