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G. L. Berg stand-up Comedian also a 4th Degree Black Belt in TaeKwonDo
Tuesday February 21st, 2012
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 [...]
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Stand-up Comedian Stevie Ray’s Talents Include Beekeeping
Wednesday February 15th, 2012
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. [...]
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A cappella vocal band Home Free is the new sound of SPLASH products
Monday February 13th, 2012
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, [...]
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Connecting with kids via YouTube
Thursday February 9th, 2012
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 [...]
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Okee Dokee Brothers library tour covers 76 cities in Minnesota in 2012
Thursday February 2nd, 2012
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 [...]
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Six Appeal Performs at Missouri Fair Tradeshow
Wednesday February 1st, 2012
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 [...]
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Judy Foust – Featured speaker at 23rd Annual Paraprofessional & Title I Conference
Monday January 30th, 2012
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 & [...]
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Gary Berg receives Certificate in Festival & Event Management from U of M
Friday January 27th, 2012
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 [...]
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Convention and Showcase Season begins for G. L. Berg Acts and Staff!
Tuesday January 24th, 2012
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 [...]
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Roger Radley performs at joint venture holiday party
Monday January 23rd, 2012
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 [...]
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