For a completely unique entertainment experience, French artist Jean Francois presents Extreme Art, a performance art show in which Jean paints larger-than-life works of art using his hands, feet, brooms, sponges, boxing gloves - virtually anything but a brush - and he does it before your very eyes. Jean Francois has performed Extreme Art in top Las Vegas productions at... read full bio
One of the most powerful women in Africa today is Edna Adan Ismail. She is a talisman whose life and deeds serve as an example for people throughout. Her long career in public service has been distinguished by an extraordinary dedication to furthering the cause of women. She has made significant contributions in the areas of health, peacebuilding, and foreign... read full bio
World-class filmmaker, adventurer and mountaineer David Breashears has combined his skills in climbing and cinematography to become one of the worlds most acclaimed adventure filmmakers. His work has taken him to remote locations throughout Tibet, China, Nepal, India, Pakistan, and East Africa. In the spring of 1996, he directed, photographed and co-produced the first-ever IMAX film on Mt. Everest.... read full bio
Dan Pfeiffer served as Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama, focusing on communications, political, and digital strategy. One of the President’s longest serving advisers, Dan joined the Obama campaign at the outset, serving first as traveling press secretary and then eventually becoming the campaign’s communications director. He entered the White House as Deputy Communications Director and rose to Communications Director.... read full bio
Capers played safety and linebacker at Alliance, Ohio's Mount Union College. As a graduate assistant at Kent State University and the University of Washington, he started his coaching career. Subsequently, he worked as an assistant coach at Ohio State, Hawaii, California, San Jose State, and Tennessee. He played in the USFL before starting his NFL career as an assistant with... read full bio
Former American football cornerback and free safety Aeneas Williams possessed extraordinary skill at intercepting passes. Williams was a graduate student at Southern University, where he prioritized his studies over football until his last year. He tied the NCAA Division I-AA record for the most interceptions in that particular year. Playing for the Phoenix Cardinals, Williams had an amazing debut season,... read full bio
A well-known personality in professional golf, Joe Durant is renowned for his skill and perseverance on the course. He has carved up an amazing career with numerous victories and is currently a member of the PGA Tour Champions. His journey demonstrates not only skill but also a commitment that has made him a respected player in the sport. Over the course of... read full bio
Air is two musicians (Jean-Benot Dunckel and Nicolas Godin) who are typically French yet altogether worldly. Many of Frances best musicians have something of this, simultaneously from yet not of France. Its an argument that could be levelled at, say, Jean-Pierre Massiera, one of Frances misunderstood geniuses, or Saintly Serge, adored and occasionally reviled, Jacques Dutronc, who in the 60s... read full bio
Indie rockers Idlewild took their name from the quiet meeting place in the book 'Anne Of Green Gables'. Their seven full-length releases have spanned the better part of fifteen years and can be compared to the likes of R.E.M., Pavement, and Gang of Four. Members include lead vocalist Roddy Woomble, guitarist Rod Jones, drummer Colin Newton, bassist Andrew Mitchell and... read full bio
Sean Ono Lennon, the 23-year old son of the late Beatle and second wife Yoko Ono, signed a deal last summer with Grand Royal, the label owned by the Beastie Boys. The youngest Lennon made his public debut in August backed by members of Cibo Matto, plus he sat in with that band as a guest bassist on a number... read full bio
American journalist and popular book Brad Stone has had a tremendous impact on business and technology reporting. He was born in or around 1971, and he has made a name for himself as an expert on the emergence of significant businesses and businesspeople, with a special emphasis on Amazon and its founder, Jeff Bezos. Stone, who was raised in a Cleveland,... read full bio
Tennessee rockers 10 Years first made their mark in the early 2000s with a diverse combination of post-grunge, hard rock and alternative metal. They provide a Southern perspective on the melancholy atmosphere, seismic heaviness and aggressive dynamics of current rock. The Autumn Effect, the group's gold-certified third studio album, launched them into the public eye. Since then, they have maintained their status... read full bio
Peter Hollens has been involved with music throughout the Northwest and beyond performing in such venues as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the Beacon Theatre in NYC. Originally from Ashland, Peter graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal performance, where he co-founded the U of O’s award-winning male a cappella group On the Rocks.... read full bio
The story continues to evolve with Canadas the New Deal, as they celebrate the seismic collision of live, improvised jamming with the energy and flow of contemporary dance music. Since the bands formation in 1999 a self described beautiful accident North American response has been exceptional. Audiences have embraced what is now called the New Deal Sound.... read full bio
Richard Sandoval’s career as a chef and restaurateur has evolved to include serving as a culinary consultant, television personality, cookbook author and brand ambassador. RichardSandoval Restaurants (RSR) is now a leading international restaurant group with over 35 concepts spanning Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New York, Virginia and Washington, D.C., as well as in Dubai, Mexico, Qatar and Serbia. Restaurant... read full bio
Eileen Ivers will change the way you think about the violin. It is a rare and select grade of spectacular artists whose work is so boldly imaginative and clearly virtuosic that it alters the medium. It has been said that the task of respectfully exploring the traditions and progression of the Celtic fiddle is quite literally on Eileen Ivers' shoulders.... read full bio
Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-a-Whirl Band are famous for their guitar-based Texas blues. They built their sound on talented musicians such as Blind Lemon Jefferson, T-Bone Walker, Lightin' Hopkins and Albert Collins, all while contributing to Jimmie Vaughan. Vaughan has valued the feel and craft playing instruments over the speed and flash. He shows this through his... read full bio
Seun Kuti, a Nigerian musician who is the son of legendary afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, leads the band Egypt 80. He became the lead singer when he was only fourteen years old. His debut album, Many Things, was produced by Martin Meissonnier, who had previously produced two albums for his father. The majority of the Egypt 80 members are... read full bio
G Hannelius is one of the most watched young actresses in Hollywood. After landing a series-regular role on Bob Sagets Surviving Suburbia, she was discovered by a Disney scout. As the next teen to take over the Disney throne, shes starred in the Emmy-nominated series Dog With A Blog and held parts in Sonny With A Chance, Hannah Montana, Im... read full bio
Steve “Lefty” Carlton’s career with the MLB spanned over twenty years. He received his greatest acclaim as a professional while with the Philadelphia Phillies, although he also pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, and Minnesota Twins. Carlton holds the record for the second-most lifetime strikeouts of any left-handed pitcher, and the second-most... read full bio
