G.L. Berg Blog

Stand-up comedian Stevie Ray is a man of many talents.  He is a stand-up comedian, works with an Improv Comedy Troupe, and has opened for “Weird Al” Yankovic, Paula Poundstone, Rich Hall from Saturday Night Live, and Marsha Warfield from Night Court.  He is also a beekeeper (see our previous post), and is an avid baker [...]

Many of you recognize Stevie Ray’s talent as a stand-up comedian, but did you know that Stevie is also a beekeeper and baker? Stevie Ray started beekeeping over ten years ago when a friend introduced him to the hobby.   A lover of nature, Stevie found beekeeping to be a relaxing way to spend time outdoors. [...]

If you have listened to the radio lately, you have probably heard one of the artists booked by G. L. Berg Enterainment, Performing Artists & Speakers. A cappella vocal Band Home Free recorded the Splash Windshield Fluid jingle, which is now playing on commercials across the country. The award winning a cappella sensation, Home Free, [...]

by: Glen Everhart Every day I am amazed at the opportunities I am presented with via the internet to make such positive connections with people all over the world…or in one little corner of it! Two weeks ago I was presented with such an opportunity and am looking forward to making it a regular addition [...]

G. L. Berg is excited to work with regional library systems to bring great entertainment to Minnesotans over the next few months.  The Okee Dokee Brothers Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing will bring their award-winning family music to 76 cities throughout Minnesota between February and August.  The Okee Dokee Brothers won national notice for their first CD release Kids [...]

The 67th Annual Convention of the Missouri Association of Fairs & Festivals was held in Columbia, MO on January 26-29 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center.  Representatives from Fairs and Festivals throughout Missouri gathered for workshops, speakers, entertainment showcases and more. The Association’s Mission Statement reads as follows: “It is the mission of the Missouri [...]

Judy Foust, the keynote speaker at the 23rd Annual Paraprofessional & Title I Conference in St. Cloud, MN, on Tuesday, January 17th, used her enthusiasm and trademark humor to share “Solutions…not Problems: Focusing on Positive Classroom Management.”  Approximately 190  educational professionals from a 9-county area attended the conference, which was presented by Resource Training & [...]

G. L. Berg Entertainment, Performing Artists & Speakers CEO Gary Berg received a Certificate in Festival & Event Management (CFEM) from the University of Minnesota Tourism Center and the Minnesota Festival and Events Association in January.  To successfully complete the requirements for the certificate, Gary had to complete approximately 40 hours of formal classroom work [...]

G. L. Berg acts and staff have been busy traveling throughout the Upper Midwest during the month of January.  Musical Tribute group Divas Through the Decades has been busy on tour, showcasing at the Association of Iowa Fairs Conference in December, the Indiana Association of Fairs, Festivals and Events in early January, and the Wisconsin Association of Fairs and Minnesota [...]

Comedian Roger Radley performed at Grand Casino Mille Lacs on Janury 20,2012 for a gathering of area businesses for their annual holiday party. The joint venture allows many small businesses to come together to network, have some fun and pool their resources while being entertained by Wisconsin native Roger Radley.  Roger kept the crowd in [...]