Campus Activities Magazine January 2012 Issue by The Cameo Group

Midwest Dueling Pianos

Norman Ng... Magic on Steroids

What’s Hot for 2012

2012 Reader’s Choice Awards

Hop on the band wagon as this group of merry men (and women) bring songs and mirth to campuses everywhere.

Norman’s unique and completely different twist to magic is all the rage. Prepare to be impressed.

We’ve selected just 24 acts out of hundreds that were submitted. Here’s a sampling of what campus agencies have to offer this year.

CHRIS D’ELIA... 12

NBC’S “Whitney” Co-Star Makes An Impact In The World of Comedy In the perfect role of the male lead in NBC’s “Whitney,” Chris has the chance to wow audiences with his comedy. Now UTA gives CAM’s Readers a Special Rate on College Shows.

Here’s your chance to vote in the 20th Anniversary Edition of the most celebrated awards process in the campus marketplace.

D E P A R T M E N T S From the Publisher Laff Guru Cover Story Midwest Dueling Pianos The Masterful Norman Ng What’s Hot for 2012

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Awards Info and Ballot Artist Report Cards Classic Rewind 20 Years Later Entertainment Warehouse Last Call with Ian Kirby

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WINNER! APCA PERFORMER of the YEAR 2011!

SING ALONG LAUGH ALONG CLAP ALONG Dueling Pianos International is the #1 Nationwide resource for College, Corporate and Military performances with over 50 appearances with the United States Army since February 2010.

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9-10-11 Tomorrow is Grandparent's Day. My friend wants to have his daughter fixed; says if God intended for people to have grandchildren then He would have had one. 9-7-11 Like most every human being I want my basic needs met without great struggle or hardship, to live my life in a loving environment free from the harsh judgment of others. And like most every male I desire a good woman to adore me, care for me (and share her breasts). For a couple years I had all of the above, but then...I turned two.

Taking A Page Out Of Your Facebook... As a humorist, my jokes are my livelihood. So when I write something funny, and/or repeat it into a microphone, I expect to get paid for it, with one exception…the cyber-world created by Mark Zuckerberg. I have to come to view Facebook as a great writing exercise, and since the best friend a writer can have is a deadline, I have assigned myself a daily one. Every morning for the past year and a half, I start my day by coming up with something funny to post in my status update; my reward merely recognition from my peers (since the majority of people on my friends list are also comics) registered by them clicking their “like” button. Whereas some people get high on life I get high on “like.” I’m ashamed to admit how often I check my notifications to gauge the success of that day’s attempt at humor. I do this throughout the day. Everyday. I maintain status quo by being a status ho. Not to say that my efforts have gone totally without financial compensation; the more I write the more offers for work I receive based solely on my daily posts. In hopes of increasing this trend I have hired a company (Growthweaver.com) that specializes in social media marketing to design my new FB page. Not to brag, but it is amazing, more like a website really, featuring videos, interactive maps, and other stuff I did not think possible on Facebook. So now I have to leave my old page behind; I’ll get to take my friends to the new page, but not my old status posts. Rather than have my hard work simply disappear into cyberspace I decided to go through 18 months of daily posts and compile my personal Top-40, then give them to you here…for free…status for gratis. Enjoy! 11-28-11 Wow, the airports are packed this morning with people returning home from their holiday family gatherings. Here is a tip for the next time you have to see someone off: If you enjoyed their visit, tell them so in a note then insert it in the pages of the book they plan to read on the flight. However, if you don't want them to return, insert a sheet of tin foil CUT IN THE SHAPE OF A PISTOL, and then watch them set off the TSA alarms.

11-23-11 One of my favorite family holiday traditions is every Thanksgiving, when we have gathered in the living room, in between the National Anthem and kickoff, Grandma opens a bottle and says "Gentlemen, start your livers." It's funny every time. 11-18-11 My agent told me I just got cast in a new movie. I will portray a husband that has been married for over twenty years. Damn, I was hoping for a speaking part... 11-16-11 TRAVEL NOTE #188: Spent the last week in Seattle. It only rained twice. Once for three days and once for four. 11-14-11 Prince Charles turns 63 years old today. (However, the Royal Midwife reports he would be 14 hours older if not for those ears.) 11-10-11 I think every American should learn a trade, that way you will know what kind of work you are out of. 10-20-11 Just saw an ad for a mouthwash that guarantees to kill germs. Who wants a mouth full of dead germs? 10-17-11 People ask why I'm always smiling. It's because I never entertain evil thoughts... I let them entertain me. 10-9-11 Good God, the US Airways jet I just boarded is so old it has ashtrays in the armrests! The only thing that could be more disconcerting would be to find a cigarette butt with Amelia Earhart's lipstick.

9-4-11 As Labor Day approaches, let me be one of the first to say a big "Thank you" to the millions that labor so long and hard for our country: "谢谢你。谢谢你". 9-3-11 There are holidays you look forward to the food - Thanksgiving. There are holidays you look forward to the drink New Years Eve & St. Patrick's. There are holidays you look forward to the entertainment - July 4th & Halloween. There are holidays you look forward to the gifts Valentines & Christmas. All the other holidays you just look forward to Monday off work... (Unless you are self-employed, then you just get to the bank and go "Oh, crap! It’s a damn holiday.") 9-1-11 Art Museums never expect you to bring your own art. Automobile Museums never expect you to bring your own automobile. But the damn Children’s Museum... What a scam! 8-30-11 I let my date last night pick the movie and she choose such a chick-flick that when I walked in the theater the seats were already down. 8-21-11 Wow, while experimenting in the kitchen I discovered that if you mix milk with lemon juice you get something worse than Congress. 8-12-11 A stand-up comic is the babysitter for someone else’s inner child. 7-17-11 If a man thinks for one second that he has figured out women... well, he has timed it just about right.

9-29-11 Was at a concert last night and some guy yelled "Hey sit down in front!" What an idiot, I don't bend that way.

7-2-11 The last time I drank tequila I was innertubing down the Guadalupe River... Just wish I had taken them off the car first.

9-26-11 Wow! Just discovered a new Communication App on my Blackberry; every user gets assigned a 10 digit passcode, and when you enter it they can hear you and you can hear them! Amazing! This could replace text and email!

5-28-11 If I owned a cemetery for magicians I would call it "ABRACADAVER."

9-19-11 Call me a prude, but I do not feel comfortable with nudity in movies... The seats are too damn cold.

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5-25-11 Yesterday I test drove a Smart Car, and couldn't resist asking the salesman if it came with a grass catcher... he was not amused.

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Occasionally, there’s an opportunity for folks in the campus market to snag a talent that’s just on the serious upswing of a career that could become meteoric. While Chris D’Elia, costar of NBC’s sitcom “Whitney,” may seem to be one of those random actors popping up from nowhere with a lucky walk-on role, the fact is he is a practiced and honed standup comic, forged for over 5 years in the fires of Hollywood comedy clubs. Now, with the launchpad of a costarring role in a broadcast network primetime sitcom, Chris is ready to begin touring the country knocking out dates in earnest, and he has his sights set on the campus market. He’s been featured on “The Tonight Show,” Showtime’s “Live Nude Comedy,” Comedy Central’s “Live At Gotham” and his own CC half-hour special. (https://bitly.com/camdeliavid) In this exclusive interview with Campus Activities Magazine®, Chris explains where he’s been, what he’s up to now, and what it’s like to get picked on and like it. That’s what ingrained him with his edgy and socially acute style of comedy. You can catch Chris getting the business from his costar Whitney Cummings on Twitter (@ChrisD’Elia, @WhitneyCummings) but the ridicule casting his comedic insights into inner stone dates much further back.

ROOTS “My sense of humor absolutely comes from my family. My dad and mom are pretty entertaining folks; they were always making jokes and laughing. My entire family does it. Making fun of each other is sort of how we show love. When people kid around and make fun with me, it makes me feel accepted and now I can share that with everyone.

When I am on stage, it gives me that same feeling I had back when I was a kid making my parents laugh.” Don’t think Chris is going to come in and make your audience feel awkward – he’s

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not Jeff Ross or Triumph, The Comic Insult Dog. “That’s not the style I perform on stage now, but I think that is the direction it came from. It’s not insult comedy, where I am singling one person out, but I guess it’s a broader form of insult comedy when www.campusactivitiesmagazine.com

INSPIRATION There wasn’t one lightbulb moment where Chris decided to become a comic, though moving to L.A. as a teenager surely had its effect. “My dad showed me Pryor and Carlin growing up and now looking back, I don’t think there was anything I could have done besides be a comedian, the way my dad would always show me clips and I was so incredibly into it.” Chris floated for a while, both of his parents were in the film business and so he skirted the edges of a Hollywood career. “I was working for a while kicking around as a writer and an actor, trying to get jobs here and there and I always wanted to do standup. I was getting little to no work as an actor. It was so hard and competitive and I really didn’t know how to audition. I didn’t know anything about it. I made some money as a writer getting my scripts optioned, but nothing was ever actually produced and as a young guy, that’s what you want – for people to see your work.”

Interview & Story by Ian Kirby

I talk about the ridiculousness of people in general. I’m not really a one-liner ‘your mamma’s so fat’ comic though.” Chris’ style is observational and contemplative, but it’s also exciting and anwww.campusactivitiesmagazine.com

imated. “I like to talk about what I think and feel, in that sense it’s observational, but I am kind of physical as well. I never even realized it until I saw my first set on Tv and realized how much I move around.”

Finding himself in somewhat of quagmire, he decided to take a shot in the dark. “Kind of at a loss, I just went on stage and I was finally able to figure out who I was ‘in the business.’ It was sort of an epiphany like ‘Ahh, I’m a comedian!’ It clicked. I know that sounds kind of cheesy, but that is what happened. I went on stage and realized all at once this is what I want to do.”

I LOvE L.A. Originally from New Jersey, Chris moved to California with his dad just before his thirteenth birthday. “I moved out here when I was twelve,” he says. “with my Mom and Dad, but I feel like I’m an L.A. dude at heart. I was reborn when I

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started comedy here. I feel like many comics come from other places to L.A. and represent those other places, when many them are actually more L.A. than they realize. I like to represent that.” Big fish, small fish, big pond, small pond... L.A. isn’t the easiest place to get a standup career started compared to a smaller market with less competition, but unlike his current ease on stage might indicate, Chris wasn’t trying to beat his breast and jump headlong into the spotlight (of an oncoming train) before he was ready. “It’s weird, because many people come to L.A. after they’ve gotten really good at standup to take their career to the next level. Since I started here, I was trying to not be seen too early. I stayed away from the bigger clubs like The Laugh Factory, Comedy Store and the Improv on purpose. The

last thing you want to do is be seen too soon and blow your first impression.” Honestly he admits a mixture of luck played into this self conscious savvy that kept him from perhaps fouling any opportunities. “I didn't realize how smart that was. I was just playing it by ear. Now I realize it was a really good idea.” Chris was funny when he started performing standup. He became skilled at entertaining a crowd throughout a set though, not by walking through on blind talent, but by putting in the hard work to get there. “I worked really hard and did hundreds and hundreds of shows every year. I started on January 2, 2006. I continue to get more comfortable on stage.”

HITTING THE BIG TImE Landing the role on “Whitney” has been a major leap for Chris’ career and has made him “What’s Hot” for 2012. “I was on a series last year called ‘Glory Daze’ about college in the 80’s where I played a burnout weed smoker. People who watched the show really liked it, but not that many people watched the show. I did have fans approach me though. Both of them.” Not the case with Whitney. “Man, that show has just been crazy. It seems almost like if you haven’t at least heard of it you’ve been living under a rock,” he laughs. “I guess I’m a little too close to be impartial though. “The show is everywhere, so it’s been cool. A lot more people are coming out to my shows to see me live now, which is so cool man,” he says with the utmost satisfaction in his voice.” There’s little doubt that at a major campus comedy event, like hosting Chris D’Elia, the students’ attendance would be healthy from being part of the millions seeing Chris on NBC every week.

WHO YOU KNOW This amazing opportunity for Chris came not through the traditional acting route of dogged auditions, but once again a gift given to him by his first love. “I knew Whitney from open mics five or six years ago,” he says. “Sometimes you just bond with someone that you see all the time in such weird situations like standup and we became friends. A few years ago, she came to me and said ‘Hey, I wrote a part for you.’ You hear that all the time in L.A. and it typically doesn’t mean anything,” he says cooly, shrugging. “So I was like ‘All right. Cool.’ So she says, ‘Yeah, I sold it and it’s moving forward with NBC. I want you to come audition for it.’” After getting over the shock and three auditions for the right people, Chris landed the gig. “I jumped through all the hoops and ended up with the part. Basically she just handed me a golden opportunity and said ’Don’t screw it up.’”

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SUCK IT UP WITH A STRAW ANd SmILE As I mentioned earlier about the Twitter feeds, and in the context of Chris’ family banter, it’s not hard to see how Whitney has a good time with him. “Oh yeah, she gives me so much shit. It’s funny and we laugh about it a lot. It’s how we treat each other in real life though,” he says with a crooked half smile. “She tries to put me in my place a lot...because...because…” (quietly as if by wrote) “she’s the boss. “But I like it,” he says good naturedly. “I know it comes from a place of affection, just like with my family.”

WHY SHOULd I CARE? COLLEGES: Bringing things back to our neck of the woods, here is your chance to get Chris while he’s HOT. How Hot? How likely are YOU to be the first campus in your area, in your STATE to host Chris D’Elia? Outside of L.A, who’s really gotten to see Chris live? “Honestly, I haven’t gone out on the road too much, because we have been doing so much filming and I haven’t had time. I have played New York, which was funny. In L.A., things are different, no one cares about anything but A-list stars. If I go into a trendy restaurant, I’m the least famous guy there, so no one cares. But when I went to New York to play Caroline’s, it was really cool. There are the people who don’t care about minor celebrities in New York, but there were also a lot more people who were excited to approach me about ‘Whitney.’ People definitely came out to see me, which is an amazing feeling.”

clubs for younger, sharper (or at least not intoxicated-ideally) campus crowds. “I have done some colleges,” he says. “I like it. First of all, I feel like that is my demographic. When I look at the correspondence I get online, mostly it’s people between their teens and 30’s, so I feel very comfortable with that age range.” Chris does appreciate the intricacies dividing a crowd of teenagers, 30-somethings, and the campus audience. “College crowds can be tricky. Many people in college are at a point when they are figuring out who they are and have many strongly formed opinions. So in a comedy set, when you touch on something that they don’t gel with, they will let you know. But I have fun regardless and as long as I am having fun, they are having fun and I am doing my job.”

BOOK ‘Em dANO Chris D’Elia is going to be on a fast rise in 2012; catch this star by the tail while you can. While his rate could go anywhere from here, CAM has arranged an EXCLUSIvE PRICE LOCK WITH UNITEd TALENT AGENCY FOR $9999. This is up to half off the normal range for Chris in the upcoming year, so be sure to act now and mention this story to guarantee your snatching one of the hottest upcoming names for a STEAL of a deal. This rate is currently guaranteed by the magazine for dates through May. Call Heidi Feigin At UTA today for more details at 310-246-6009 or feiginh@unitedtalent.com. Photos provided by NBC/Universal.

Suppose how folks might react on your campus in Nebraska or Missouri or South Carolina. “I don’t know how people will react in places they’re not used to seeing people who are on Tv. I don’t think they’ll be screaming in the streets, but I do look forward to some great comedy shows with packed houses thanks to the exposure from NBC.”

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ith some shows, you get a flashy look. Some have top-name billing and still others are so completely unique that hosting them is a one of a kind experience. Midwest Dueling Pianos guarantees to be a one of a kind experience, but with this show, it’s all about personality. We’re joined by mastermind Brian Griffin, as well as touring players Dave, Rusty, Alesha and Joe. All are young, energetic and talented players from this troupe and each adds a bit of their own flavor to the punch bowl. “We come from the Midwest, as you might have imagined,” says Alesha who, if genetic talent is a barometer, is dually qualified for the job (her brother is currently on tour playing for Bruno Mars). “It’s not as adversarial as the name suggests. Rather than a competition, think of it more as a set of human jukeboxes that play off of each other. Two is better than one. It includes requests of course but with a lot of banter and interaction with the audience thrown in,” she says.

“And saying lots of ridiculous and random things,” pipes in Rusty, as they all share a knowing laugh. This isn’t a canned show; there’s quite a bit done off the cuff. “I think that’s what separates us from some of the other guys in the industry,” Brian says. “We get bored easily (laughs). I could never be a standup comedian because the third time I had to do the same bit I would lose interest. When the audience sees us laughing on stage, it isn’t because we are laughing on cue,

we are actually laughing because we are having a good time. I don’t think any of us would be able to simply deliver stock lines, canned laughter and really enjoy this.” The enjoyment comes from spontaneity, which is increased even further by the players mixing it up for each other, and letting the audience in on the joke. “We like throwing curve balls to one another,” Rusty says. “We feed off of each other a lot on stage, and it is really fun to make your partner laugh. Sometimes, it can be enough that they mess up on the song they’re playing, which is pretty darn satisfying to us and the audience,” he laughs. “Joe is the king of dry wit,” Brian says. “It seems like he says hardly anything at all, but gets the biggest laughs consistently.” Interactivity is high with this show, with the audience having as much influence over the set as the performers do. “We let the crowd control things too,” Alesha says. “Every crowd is different, so to try to play scripted lines out won’t always work; we have to play off the crowd and every one of them provides something different.” “Every night is completely different, and that is completely awesome,” says Dave. Covering all kinds of music is MDP’s trade, and they do it well. Whether tastes shift regionally or culturally depending on the student body of the campus they are on, the players can play favorites and take requests from

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genres of all kinds, including those not traditionally considered native to the piano. “It is not as hard as you might think,” Joe says. “It’s kind of like when you are saying to someone, “Hey you know that song? The one that goes ‘duh, duh-duh-dun, da-da?’ Well, playing new songs is kind of like that, we use our experience, memory and the audience to explore new songs and ground. If you get the melody and the hook right, people can sing along and help fill in the rest even if we are only somewhat familiar with the request.” “That challenge is a perk of the job,” Alesha says. “We have fun being goofballs and playing around, but we are also serious musicians too. The challenge of taking a part a song that may not be designed for piano and making it come alive in our show is a thrilling task to explore. It doesn’t always work, but when it (mostly) does, the crowd connects even more because there is a sort of cathartic experience in all of us learning a new song together. They get to see the process from the other side for once.” This event is a time for students to loosen up, relax, be free, enjoy each others’ company (along with the players) and just get down and boogie. With several touring troupes and dates across the campus, military and private events markets, they are a high demand act that is surprisingly affordable and easy to work with. BOOK IT! Give Bass/Schuler Entertainment a call today at (773) 481-2600 or email info@bass-schuler.com for more info.

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A new wave of magicians seems to be sweeping the campus market, and cutting edge young performers like Norman Ng are at the vanguard. This is due to several elements; lots of experience, a killer work ethic and tons of originality bringing in unique ideas not before included in traditional magic shows. Where else are you going to see tricks with cell phones, samurai swords, and lightbulbs mysteriously filled with milk? While he’s cutting edge and fresh, he’s also bringing a ton of experience along and some unique skill sets in his approach as well. “The thing that separates me is my background in innovation in magic, performing and even the overall customer experience. I have been doing magic since I was eight years old and I’m 28 now, so I have a lot of time on many of the newer acts in the market.” What can be easy to miss when looking for a quality novelty entertainer is that when someone’s press materials look good or they have hundreds or even thousands of Facebook fans, it means they’re good at marketing, not necessarily performing. “It seems like there’s a sort of trend for newer magicians, where their first professional performances are on college campuses, whereas when I started, I had built up lots of experience down in the trenches; I was performing on the street, at birthday parties, fairs, festivals...pretty much everywhere a performer has to truly fight for attention. That created a perspective for me when creating magic. I knew it had to be energetic, unique and noticeable. These same aspects that draw a curious crowd in public environments lend themselves perfectly to performing for campus audiences.”

He wanted everything to be in-your-face. “Instead of doing a typical card trick, I wanted to smash someone’s cell phone, or swing a sword around, or pour milk out of a sealed light bulb. I am there to really get people’s attention and in 20 years of performing magic for people of all walks of life, I have gotten pretty good at it.” Besides just hustling for tips, Norman competed in many magic competitions, honing his craft to an edge that would cut through not only lay audiences, but even the magic elite. “I think that helped drive me. I couldn’t just do average magic tricks, I was competing against the best magicians in the world. Everything had been done before. It forced me to sit down and create things that even no magician had seen before.” It was a natural progression of success based steps that led Norman to the college market, and we have a unique talent to show for it. If you’re getting tired of seeing the same tricks, “magic far from the norm” might be just the ticket. “I used to do an entire act based on flashlights and I was the only guy (that I know of) in the entire world that did something like that. I made hundreds of flashlights appear on stage with no jacket or conceivable place to hide anything, which got great reactions. So even from around age 15, I was innovating and creating new magic and approaches.” There is a significant difference between Norman and what you might call a “magic geek” or someone who dedicates their time to the method, gadgetry and history of magic with very little mind for the entertainment value necessary for public performance. Similar to art critics, they see things the average viewer doesn’t, and have distorted tastes because of it. Magicians behave similarly, often more worried

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about a trick outwitting other magicians than they are the intrinsic entertainment value of the experience for a true enjoyer of magic. “Many magicians do lose touch with who their audience is. With my vast performance experience, I can say that out of all the similar acts performing in the market near my age, I have probably done the most total number of career performances. I have logged well over 3,000 now, for every different kind of audience. There was a time there where I caught myself going down the rabbit hole of being a little bit too concerned with the ‘how’ and not enough with the ‘wow,‘ but I never lost touch with who my audience was. Whether it is for a corporate event or for magicians, little kids or college students, I can tune in more because of the breadth of my experience. My first professional show was at twelve. Between 18-21, I was logging almost 400 shows a year.” Norman has performed on close to 400 different college campuses. “That number is a bit elusive though because those are actually different campuses and doesn’t include repeat performances. “Compared to a great hypnotist, a magician won’t get as many repeat bookings, but I get a lot. To guess, I’d say probably a third of my yearly dates are repeats from the previous year, and 80% of my dates are repeats for previous clients who skip a year or two between.” BOOK IT! Norman Ng seems to be very good at finding new clients to take the chance, and locking them down for life with his skills. Call him at (800) 307-8959 or by email: norman@normanmagic.com

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Our staff selected 24 artists out of over 100 submissions from agencies. This simply tells you how much talent is currently available to the campus market. Before you book, check the artist and agency websites and become familiar with the act and how it might fit

AARON KOMINOS SMITH: Aaron’s humor varies from observational thoughts on the mundane to articulated commentary about society informed by his time as a professional architect. Audiences connect instantly with his charming wit and energetic characters. He has appeared on MTV and American Movie Classic and is the perfect addition to your upcoming semester’s schedule. AARON KOMINOS SMITH (SELF REP)

BELLA STRINGS: Metal / Classical / Fusion, This versatile all female rock group, has rocked audiences worldwide with their blistering virtuoso solos and unique arrangements - not to mention their beauty and charm. The girls have performed with some of the biggest names in the business, from Beyonce to Andrea Bocelli, and have appeared on “America's Got Talent.” are one of the most sought-after acts in North America. RICK KANFER (770) 530-8031 • rickkanfer@me.com

THE McCLYMONTS: CMA 2011 Global Country Artist Award recipients and Australia's hottest female group, released their album in the U.S., Wrapped Up Good, in August produced by Nathan Chapman (producer for Taylor Swift and Adam Anders (Executive Music Producer for Fox TV's “Glee”.) Last year, their album was #5 on the Australian country charts outselling Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney. BUDDY LEE ATTRACTIONS

BALL IN THE HOUSE: Ball in the House a soulpop/R&B a cappella group out of Boston, averages 250 shows per year. Appearances include: The TODAY Show and America’s Got Talent. For six years they were voices behind the Kraft Cool Whip commercials. Check them out at ballinthehouse.com. DEGY ENTERTAINMENT

AMY SCHUMER:After her show stealing performance on the “Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen”, AMY SCHUMER is the talk of the town. This Comedy Central favorite also has her very own stand-up special “Comedy Central Presents . . . Amy Schumer.” A finalist on “Last Comic Standing,” Amy has appeared on “30 Rock” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and hosted “A Different Spin” with Mark Hoppus from Blink 182. UNITED TALENT AGENCY

LEvI STEPHENS: Armed with his guitar, Levi is an acoustic soul singer-songwriter who is intent on making a difference through his music by crafting songs that evoke an array of emotions and connect him to his audience by fostering a sense of familiarity through a shared laugh, shared heartache and a shared love of song. His debut album, “This Way” seamlessly melds a variety of genres, from soul to rock to gospel to folk. DEGY ENTERTAINMENT

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into your requirements for the coming year. We want to suggest that you complete an Artist Report Card on ANY act you book so other campuses will have the benefit of your experiences. Plus every Artist Report Card earns you credit toward a possible FREE weekend of entertainment.

RALPHIE MAY: As lovable as he is outrageous, Ralphie May is one of the most popular comedians in the country. Since his debut on “Last Comic Standing,” audiences can’t get enough of the larger than life comedian. Voted one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch, Ralphie May spreads his comedic wealth further than ever by diving in to reveal the hilarious quirks that infiltrate politics, race and even his family. UNITED TALENT AGENCY

TEAM SUBMARINE: Team Submarine is a New York based comedy duo described as “clever, instinctual comedians who continually find new ways to subvert expectations." Their hilarious show combines stand up and original sketches that can simply be described as “Two grown men throwing things at each other.” Team Submarine has opened for Mr. Show, The Kids N the Hall and the TBS Just for Laughs Festival BASS-SCHULER ENTERTAINMENT

JOHNNY SUMMERS: Incredible sound. A true entertainer. Playing over 200 shows a year, Johnny has earned opening spots with Zac Brown, Lil Wayne, and Rehab. "I was impressed by Johnny's excellent musicianship and the purity of his melodies." Cindy Lou Harrington, president; GA Music Industry Association "The best choice we could have made for our event!" Field Whipple; Georgia College & State University JOHNNY SUMMERS (SELF REP)

TREvOR NOAH: Trevor Noah is an award-winning comedian and actor who performs in cities across the globe. A native of South Africa, he headlined an unprecedented national sold out theater tour in 2010 and has sold more DVDs than any other comedian in the country. If you want to make an impact with any diverse audience, Trevor is the ticket. CREATIvE ARTIST AGENCY (CAA)

THE BLANKS: The Blanks, who appear on the syndicated television show “Scrubs” as “Ted's Band,” is a cool quartet based out of Los Angeles. The Blanks perform and sing family‐friendly entertainment with plenty of musical and sketch comedy. They love to sing, entertain and make people laugh, so their shows include skits, antics, and choreography. It’s a triple wammy for your audience’s funny bone. THE COLLEGE AGENCY

GREG FRISBEE: Feel the excitement as you watch an incredible display of fire juggling - with the juggler's hands actually ON FIRE! Witness a straitjacket escape, upside-down! Listen for the laughter as a rubber chicken ends up launched by a cannon. Hard to imagine? Better yet, it is hard to forget! This show is highly adaptable to any audience and most any venue and 100% clean! GREG FRISBEE (SELF REP)

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SACHIN RAJ: As a first generation Indian-American, Sachin has gained influence from a variety of music styles and genres, learning to play the sarod as a teenager. Raj draws influence in everything from Ravi Shankar to Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan to Neil Young, and Elliott Smith to the Kinks to create his sound. Raj’s career has been mostly in the studio, but live performances capture his uniqueness. TRUE TALENT MANAGEMENT

BLENDED 328: With 3 girls and 3 guys of different ethnicities and musical influences, Blended 328 has created a hybrid form of country music that is unique and enticing. Crashing on the Nashville music scene in 2011, they've quickly become a local favorite, performing sold out shows at venues like The Hard Rock. Capture the Blended charm at your campus. TALENTPLUS ENTERTAINMENT

DARYL “CHILL” MITCHELL: In 2001 Actor/Speaker Daryl "Chill" Mitchell was paralyzed from the waist down in a motorcycle accident. After the accident Daryl got full support from his family and friends, including Denzel Washington and Chris Tucker, who encouraged him to continue his career. He has appeared in over 17 movies and 20 TV shows including House Party, Sgt Bilko and 10 Things I Hate About You. DIvERSITY TALENT AGENCY

GRANT LYON: A soccer player with UC Santa Cruz, Grant gave up a professional soccer career to pursue comedy. He won the Colorado Comedy Competition, has performed at major festivals, Laughing Skull, and Bridgetown, appeared on the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Show, and is a contributing writer to The Huffington Post. He wrote and stars in the independent movie “Interview Date.” G.G. GREG AGENCY

KYLE THIERMANN: Kyle Thiermann is a pro surfer and creator of the hit YouTube series, Surfing For Change. Combining surfing with short documentaries, Thiermann shows simple ways to create change. Claim Your Change details how multinational banks finance destructive projects, and inspired people to move hundreds of millions of dollars out of centralized banks into local banks, and reached people around the globe. JODI SOLOMON SPEAKERS

MICHAEL YO: Michael Yo, the self-proclaimed "HalfBlack Brother with a Korean Mother" made his debut on E! in 2008 as a celebrity correspondent for E! News. He can also often be seen on Chelsea Lately as a round table panelist, E! News, Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami, Today Show & Kardashians. he would like to thank the women in his life, particularly his mother, for supplying him with endless comedic ammunition. KP COMEDY

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STACY LANNERT In May 2009, Stacey appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show. After the governor granted her clemency she was released from prison where she served 18 years for fatally shooting the man who raped her from ages 8 through 18--her father. Stacey is now sharing her story including: How to spot sexual and emotional abuse; The importance of speaking up, and never being ashamed of who you are. KIRKLAND PRODUCTIONS

J. CHRIS NEWBURG: J Chris Newberg is funny. He has performed on “America’s Got Talent”, but lost to dancers that sparkle. He has also been on the “Tonight Show”, “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and Comedy Central. He has toured with Dane Cook and written songs for American Idol. (twitter.com/thechrisarmy) @thechrisarmy SOPHIE K ENTERTAINMENT

MICHAEL RAMSDELL: His first film, MONTCLAIR a narrative study of Montclair, NJ won best screenplay at the Universal Studios Cinema City Film Festival. The Second, THE ANATOMY OF HATE: A DIALOGUE TO HOPE has been featured on news outlets such as CNN.com, NPR, FOXnews, etc. Mike has been honored to speak at over 100 campuses in the past two years about “hateful” actions and howwe can overcome them. COLEMAN PRODUCTIONS

ROB GLEESON: Rob Gleeson is the star of the upcoming feature film The Ivy League and the host of NBC's highly anticipated pilot "Catch.” Rob was also recently featured on an MTV comedy showcase and listed in the New York Post as having one of the 150 Best Jokes of the year! If you are looking for something new and different, check Rob out. NEON ENTERTAINMENT

JOSH BLUE: If there was ever a unique comedian amongst the throngs of comics over the last decade, it has to be Josh Blue. Winner of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” and a campus tradition now across the country, Josh brought the audience to their feet at the recent inaugural conference for the Association of Entertainment Professionals (AEP) Worldwide in Vegas. American Entertainment Magazine: “A hit every time!” AGENCY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (APA)

NORE: NORE, the young refreshing face of comedy, delivers an energetic performance filled with witty quips and sharp punch lines, combined with an amazing stage presence. TV Feature spots on MTV’s “Yo Momma”, Nick Cannon presents “HATIN on ’09” and MTV’s “Kiss & Tell: The Do’s & Dont’s of Dating.” SOPHIE K ENTERTAINMENT

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THE LAFF GURU CONTINUEd FROm PAGE 6 5-10-11 The problem with offering a pregnant woman a seat on a crowded bus is that if she doesn't get off in a couple stops your knees fall asleep. 5-1-11 You know you are going to get lucky when you meet a girl after the show and she has a mirror on the ceiling...of her car. 4-22-11 I like really tall women. You can imagine my disappointment when I found out Amazon.com is not a porn site. 4-21-11 Depression runs in my family. The only difference between a birthday celebration and a funeral is one less relative. 3-10-11 When someone pisses me off I call their office and tell the receptionist "This is Kinkos, tell him his resumes are ready to be picked up." 2-3-11 I will believe sex addition is a disease the day my boss lets me call in “horny.” 1-21-11 CONVERSATION IN PHILADELPHIA: Club Owner: "Who is your favorite Eagle?" Me: "Don Henley." Club Owner: "What position does he play?" Me: "Can I get paid in cash?" 12-3-10 TRAVEL NOTE #170: People in India worship cows. Must be a shock for them when they visit Texas to see folks riding a mechanical God. 11-25-10 Are you like me? Do you look around the table at Thanksgiving and pray... you are adopted? 11-14-10 TRAVEL NOTE #164: Hard to find privacy in New York City. Last night I caught a crazed woman looking at me through the bedroom window. Too bad it was her window. 11-4-10 The Chinese believe rhino horns and tiger genitals are aphrodisiacs. Tigers and rhinos are almost extinct...there are two billion Chinese. Must be working. 9-15-10 TRAVEL NOTE #155: In St. Petersburg, Florida, skintight is not as tight as it used to be... 9-10-10 Today I drove by a bar that had a sign out front that read: "TURTLE RACES ON TUESDAY." I'm thinking people just go to watch them crash. 8-18-10 While walking through Central Park today, my head learned that a softball does not live up to its name. 8-10-10 Someone just asked me if I saw the final episode of Last Comic Standing. All I could say was, "I certainly hope so." 6-19-10 You can't believe everything you read on Facebook... but at least, you can repeat it. If you “like” the above (or even if you don’t) I hope you will check out my cool new Facebook page (just search for “Laff Guru.”) To sweeten the deal there is even a free comedy MP3 download for all that visit. So…what’s not to “like?” “The Laff Guru” has taken his message of LAUGHTER=NIRVANA to all 50 states and 23 countries. His awards include: “Comic of the Year,” “Campus Performer of the Year,” and a “Cable Ace Award.” His credits include over fifty TV appearances, including: Showtime and The Late Show. He is represented by GP Entertainment. To find out more about his award-winning comedy act please visit: laffguru.com

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After one of the toughest campaigns ever by artists and agencies to get nominated, the 2012 AWARdS are set to be history making. On the pages which follow, you will find a brief summary of the candidates in fourteen categories. You may fax or mail the ballot on the following page or you may vote online at CAmPUSACTIvITIESmAGAZINE.COm. Please remember that you do not have to vote in every category for your vote to be counted, but you must sign all paper ballots submitted and indicate your school or business. ONLINE ballots will be randomly checked for validity. ANY campus buyer can vote. Any artist or agency can vote. ALL BALLOTS mUST BE RECEIvEd BY FEBRUARY 28, 2012. You will find the winners featured in the APRIL 2012 issue of CAmPUS ACTIvITIES mAGAZINE速. The Official Ballot is on page 39.

AmANdA dUNCAN: In a black and white world of singer/songwriters, Amanda Duncan is a burst of color. As a spectator, you'll probably be impressed by her hummable melodies and powerful vocals but what she'd rather is that you find a little bit of yourself in her lyrics and leave a little happier than when you came in.

TALL HEIGHTS: Classically trained cellist, Paul Wright, soars soulful vocals over his cello. Tim Harrington sports a striking vibrato above folk and rock influenced acoustic guitar. Critics agree: it’s the harmonies—vocal and instrumental alike—that create a sound and atmosphere more intimate, moving and memorable than the countless drumsand-bass indie set-ups on the scene today.

JOEL mEYERS: Joel Meyers, an interactive comedy illusionist. Performing a progressive brand of magic for celebrities and audiences of all types and ages worldwide, Newsweek says he quite simply "will capture your imagination.” That’s no wonder, because his intriguing blend of masterful stage presence and striking looks make Joel a performer you can’t take your eyes off of.

THE ASIA PROJECT: As an aspiring novelist/astronaut/oil painter/brain surgeon/ninja, Asia never thought spoken word poetry would be his calling. But here Asia stands: a cancer survivor who was won audiences throughout the country with a spoken word show that has been nothing less than an honest and always inspiring, sometimes gutwrenching, and most often times comical buffoonery

PRESTON PUGmIRE: Beats, guitars, bass, vocal harmonies and the occasional deck of cards… How can all these sounds be generated by just one guy creating Art in front of your eyes and ears? For the last 4 years, Preston Pugmire has been engaging audiences all over the US with his unique, interactive looping performance. The most booked music artist of six college conferences, Preston is the fastest rising college touring act nationwide this year.

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BRIAN C JOHNSON: Brian C. Johnson is dedicated to the advancement of multicultural and inclusive education on college campuses nationwide. Within his several multicultural keynotes, Brian inspires critical conversations through the use of clips from popular films that gets students ready to tackle important issues about diversity. Brian incorporates serious issues with movies for an engaging, educational experience.

STAN PEARSON: Stan Pearson II is a Speaker, Diversity Ambassador & Motivational Comedian. He is a Spanish Speaking, Salsa Dancing edutainer who has found a way to connect with every demographic regardless of experience, town, race, religion, culture or socioeconomic background. His focus is to be better today than you were yesterday.

GUY BRANUm: Best known for his work as the "Staff Homosexual" on Chelsea Lately , he's written for G4, E!, MTV, and is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post. But mostly he's just a gay dude trying to make sure people realize there's nothing that scary about gay dudes. Guy is available to entertain your students, provide invaluable gal-pal advice, and talk about the unending thrill ride of being a homo.

mO AmER: Mohammed "Mo" Amer is an established standup comedian who is the first Arab-American refugee comic to perform for U.S. and coalition troops overseas, as well as with "Allah Made Me Funny—The Official Muslim Comedy Tour." His cultural background uniquely situates him to speak from the heart about the absurd problems of religion, terror, and the politics of our age through the lens of honest, endearing, personal stories.

mATT GLOWACKI: is the most booked diversity speaker in the college market. He is incredibly excited to have the chance to teach new ideas about Diversity and Happiness on national stages once again this year. He would like to thank his wife and partner Shannon Mason for being the creative force behind the scenes, and all the students and advisors that believe in what we do to keep the wheels rolling along!

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mATT COREY: "Venturing far outside of the realm of traditional saxophone music, Matt Corey’s Sax/DJ set features music by many of today’s top artists. Fusing club and radio hits with raw energy and virtuosic instrumental mastery, Matt has been featured in performances in London, Walt Disney World, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and hundreds of clubs, colleges. He has opened for Dave Matthews Band, Lil Wayne, Mario, Average White Band, & O.A.R.

JENN GRINELS: Award-winning singer-songwriter Jenn Grinels has awed audiences with her heartfelt tunes, powerful pipes and witty stage banter. Grinels’ distinctive mix of delicate prettiness and soulful grittiness has been heard on television networks like MTV and live at over 50 universities in the last year alone. The pitch-perfect performer has also collected countless accolades, including the honor of 2010 College Female Solo Artist of the Year.

dIEGO vAL: Singing in both English and Spanish, as a teenager, he started appearing in a famous Peruvian T.V. show and by the age of 15, modeling, singing and surfing were garnering him nationwide attention. At 16, he won second place on American Idol Latin America. Now residing in Miami, he is growing rapidly in his country with his charming manner and latin-fused folk pop.

SEvEN NATIONS: Amazing crowds of up to 10,000 or more, Seven Nations proves one thing, Bag Pipes rock! The name comes from the seven Celtic nations, including Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Galicia. The band tours extensively and has played in many diverse venues, from small bars to prestigious concert halls.They got their start in New York City in 1993 as a project of bartender Clan Na Gael.

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JESSICA PETTIT: First Pluralism, then Multiculturalism, followed by Tolerance and then Diversity - now Social Justice. Nothing seems to be changing. Jessica does too and radically changed her approach to benefit campuses. She promises no drum circles, guilty tears, or finger pointing. She brings 10 years of Student Affairs work, stand-up comedy experience and national speaking to her mission to inspire change, dismantle oppression, and recognize our privilege.

TISH NORmAN: Known for her witty, entertaining style, Tish Norman delivers energetic programs that ignite change. With practical tips for success, Tish motivates students to try harder, aim higher and to create a better reality. Most of all, Tish gets students feeling good about what’s possible, no matter what the student organization may be in.

GIRLS FIGHT BACK!: Girls Fight Back was created by Erin Weed after the murder of her friend, 21-year-old Shannon McNamara, at Eastern Illinois University in 2001. Since then the GFB speaker team (Erin, Heather, Megan and Bree) have taught a million women to become their own best protectors through personal safety and self-defense presentations.

ELAINE PASQUA:: Elaine Pasqua has positively influenced more than a quarter of a million college students across the country over the past 15 years. Her entertaining, humorous, and uniquely interactive programs motivate students to assess the life-altering consequences of high-risk drinking and unprotected sex. She challenges students to prioritize their goals while partying responsibly and keeping each other safe.

JOHN CORvINO: Combining rigorous content with sensitivity and humor, Dr. John Corvino challenges audiences to rethink assumptions about gays, lesbians, and the moral debates surrounding them. Dr. Corvino is a philosophy professor at Wayne State University in Detroit; he is also known as The Gay Moralist, a weekly columnist for LOGO Online 365gay.com. Bottom line: he’s funny and he makes you think.

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ELAINE PASQUA: Elaine ’s ability to engage an audience with her infectious energy leaves college students talking for weeks! Her entertaining, eye-opening and uniquely interactive programs motivate thousands of students to assess the life-altering consequences of high-risk drinking and unprotected sex. Her hilarious commentary elicits strong responses from students.

JEN KOBER: Jen Kober lives to make people laugh. Originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana, Kober has taken her southern style sassiness to Los Angeles where she has quickly become a nationally recognized headliner playing colleges, casinos and comedy clubs all over the country and bringing crowds to their feet with her original blend of standup, story telling, and improvised rock-n-roll comedy.

STACY PRUSSmAN: After being sent to an emergency room due to the effects of her eating disorder, Stacey Prussman knew her only choice was to seek help. She fought for her own recovery and set her own standards. Stacey now encourages others do the same by telling her story with humor and brutal honesty.

NATALIE STOvALL: Natalie’s sound strikes a perfect balance of country and high-energy rock. She’s not just a great singer; she also plays a mean fiddle. Natalie has opened for artists such as Little Big Town, Gretchen Wilson and was invited by the President Bush to sing God Bless America at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner. Peace. Love. Fiddle!

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JASON LEvASSEUR: Jason LeVasseur has lived in Mexico, Belgium, North Carolina, Massachusetts, New Jersey and currently Nashville — but one thing has remained constant: the award-winning singer/songwriter’s folk -tinged, pop/rock roots. Jason has gained a reputation as best college solo performer and songwriter. He has been awarded Campus Activities Magazine Reader's Choice Awards for both Best Musical and Best Small Venue Artist.

JOSHUA SETH: Joshua Seth has performed at hundreds of colleges, but he’s still best known as the voice of over 65 animated TV shows & movies, including the starring role of Tai in Digimon in the blockbuster film Spongebob Squarepants. He tours college campuses with his Mindreading Show “Beyond Belief: An Intimate Evening of Psychological Illusion” and his Hypnosis Show “HypnoMental: Where Comedy and Hypnosis Collide”.

mARC ELLIOT: Marc Elliot knows the importance of understanding people's differences. Marc's speech is loaded with timely humor, powerful anecdotes, and fundamental lessons of tolerance to encourage audiences leaving them motivated, better-informed, and reflecting on their own lives. He shares his life story to convey the value of tolerance and the basic attitudes and behaviors that allow it to flourish.

SAILESH: Consistently accoladed “The Best Hypnotist in the World” by global media outlets such as MTv Europe, Sailesh has taken the art of live performance to a new dimension by engaging mass crowds in interactive and offthe wall comedy. Sailesh takes the audience on a journey tickling the mind and funny bone using hypnosis, improv, and music to create a whole lot of laughter and energy.

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AdAm GRABOWSKI: Adam Grabowski was Campus Activities Magazine's HIGHEST RATED COMEDIAN in 2011! His energy, creativity, and charisma make this 24-year-old from Chicago the most exciting new act to hit the college circuit! Look for his critically acclaimed stand-up at the 2012 NACA National Convention and www.AdamComedy.com

CHRISJONES: He talks fast, moves fast and thinks fast because chrisjones, "one word" wants to be the fastest hypnotist in the world. After his first year chrisjones already has over 80 college shows under his belt. He credits his rapport with college audiences because, “I’m young, and while in Higher Education, I spent seven years living on college campuses.” Despite his success on stage, his next goal is to continue to work with his awardwinning agency Bass/Schuler and to qualify for the Olympic Games.

JONNY ZAvANT: You’ve heard you only use 10% of your mind, and Jonny Zavant shows you where the other 90 went! He reveals secrets, forecasts the future, and demonstrates X-Ray vision in a show recognized for innovation & his approach to Mentalism. He shares the spotlight with the audience. Volunteers perform feats they thought impossible, including lightning fast mathematics and mind-tomind communication.

mAT FRANCO: Magician MAT FRANCO became fascinated with magic at age four. Franco has developed a unique style that blends college humor with insanely shocking magic. His magic has been featured onstage in Las Vegas and colleges across the country. Franco is completely self-taught which gives his magic a dynamic twist.

PETER BOIE: Peter Boie Magician for Non-Believers captivates audiences across the country with his award winning magic that will defy your reality. Performing for packed houses at colleges and theaters, his show leaves his audience gasping, laughing, and thoroughly entertained. The rave reviews are piling up and he is becoming one of the most in demand college performers in the country.

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AZIZ ANSARI: Aziz Ansari first came to audiences attention on MTV’s hit sketch comedy series, “Human Giant.” He was recently seen starring in the action comedy 30 Minutes or Less and wrapping up a standup tour called the “Dangerously Delicious Tour.” Ansari is currently starring in the NBC series, “Parks and Recreation.”

KE$HA: This 22-year-old newcomer’s firecracker has both personality and determination. “I’ve always known I wanted to be a performer,” she says. “There’s video of me at age five, naked and covered in body paint, saying, ‘I’m going to be a rock star and there’s no way anyone is going to stop me!’ It’s my calling. If I don’t go for it, I’m going to feel like a tool when I’m 50.” She is one of the few major performers who still relishes campus shows.

BREAKS8: Breaksk8 has amazed audiences around the globe with their unique style of breakdancing on wheels. Part of MTV's hit TV show "AMERICAS BEST DANCE CREW," breaksk8 competed against the top 10 crews in the nation. Judge JC Chasez said of the group, during Michael Jackson's thriller weel- "MichaelJackson was a superstar and Breaksk8 danced like superstars!" This one of a kind show is rocking the college market!

BOWLING FOR SOUP: One fine morning in 1994 when a thoughtful Von Erich awoke, stretched, and realized: "I want to start a band that's happy. Wouldn't it be cool to see a band and leave the club singing their songs, smiling and in a good mood?" After all, Von Erich, a former toy shop owner nurtured on Tammy Wynette, Sha Na Na, REO Speedwagon, Van Halen and Ozzy Osbourne, was a happy guy.

JAvIER COLON: Javier Colon won the inaugural season of The Voice on NBC this past June and recently released a new album called “Come Through For You.” Hailing from Stratford, Connecticut, his acoustic soul style and charming personality have been a staple of the college music scene.

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BEAR CREATIONS: Choose from the menagerie of stuffed animals: bears, tigers, puppies, cats, penguins, horses, and many more. There are over 100 animals to choose from and includes wishing stars, birth certificates, fluff, and shipping and handling in the flat price. Also offered are custom t-shirts and over 200 other accessories to customize your event. There are special holiday accessories too for just about any situation.

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PUT IT WHERE YOU WANT IT: Every school has a message and now you can put that message where ever you want it. This novelty provides campuses with custom messaging in T-shirts, mouse pads, tote bags and more...all right on the spot. Packages begin with six full hours of creative designs with your own original twist on 150 design templates ranging from fun and goofy to stylish and sarcastic.

LIvE BANd KARAOKE: If you've ever wanted to be the lead singer of your own band; LIVE BAND KARAOKE gives you the chance to fulfill that wish! LBK performs across the nation at colleges and universities, continuing to wow crowds with an overwhelming response to the energy and excitement that only a live band can deliver. LBK allows anyone to fulfill their rock and roll fantasies.

AWARE TEXTING SImULATOR: Texting has been proven to endanger drivers up to eight times more than alcohol. Ranked #1 among texting awareness programs, this program will deeply and significantly expose students to the dangers of texting while driving with a state-of-the-art virtual reality simulator. 37% of all collisions were directly caused by distracted drivers. The largest proportion are drivers under 20.

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Game Shows To Go is the college markets leader in game show production. With FIvE unique shows currently on the road. GSTG specializes in great entertainment. They don't just play games... they put on shows. When it comes to Game Shows - Game Shows To Go is the right answer. www.GameShowsToGo.com

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mATT THE KNIFE: Matt is equal parts comedian, magician, and mind reader — all jam packed in to one wild, unforgettable event! He's thrilled audiences across 15 countries on 4 continents with his trademark brand of humor that blends wickedly humorous improvisation with unique performance art. Along the way Matt shattered 12 Guinness World Records™ - that’s more than any other magician ever! He was even an answer on the game show “Jeopardy!”

TOdd mIGLIACCI:Todd is a former Orientation Leader and Campus Activities member with 10+ years of magic experience up his sleeve. Winner of Disney World’s “Best Specialty Act,” he’ll bring his award-winning stage show, including street magic to your campus. He’s performed at the House of Blues, for Carnival Cruise Lines and is the only magician ever to have performed in Cinderella's Castle at Disney World.

dANIEL mARTIN: Daniel Martin has become one of the most indemand acts in the country. His high-energy fusion of Insane Magic, Exhilarating Escapes, and Sarcastic Improv are leading to record breaking crowds. Daniel was recently honored as one of the TOP 2 acts in the country by advisors/Campus Activities Magazine® and is nominated for the 3rd year in a row for “Best Live Novelty Performer.”

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JEN KOBER: Jen Kober lives to make people laugh. Originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana, Kober has taken her southern style sassiness to Los Angeles where she has quickly become a nationally recognized headliner playing colleges, casinos and comedy clubs all over the country and bringing crowds to their feet with her original blend of stand-up, story telling, and improvised rock-n-roll comedy.

dAvE & ETHAN: Dave Ahdoot and Ethan Fixell created an internet phenomenon by challenging pairs of women to double date them, and documenting the hilarious results for YouTubers everywhere. Now, through hilarious reenactments, demonstrations, improvisation, and songs, Dave and Ethan teach college students across the country about the arts of date planning, conversation, dancing, and kissing.

mICHAEL PALASCAK: Michael has performed stand-up comedy on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, TBS, Comedy Central, and been featured on Fuel TV’s The Daily Habit. He’s really grateful for your love, support and votes, and especially your votes.

A PAIR OF NUTS: Emmy winning comedy duo A Pair of Nuts have invaded the college market with their one of a kind multimedia sketch comedy show. A 2012 NACA Nationals Mainstage selection, the Nuts' show consists of hilarious live sketches (think SNL, Whitest Kids) intertwined with off the wall short videos. With an ever growing fan base thanks to their online videos and live tours, there's a reason they were named "Hot Comedy" by Campus Activities Magazine®.

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KENT STATE UNIvERSITY: Student Activities Council (SAC), the main student organization on campus, is responsible for initiating, funding and producing activities on campus that affect the entire student body. SAC is allocated an annual budget used to enhance student life and to supplement the activities of the other campus clubs. The president and vice president are chosen by election every March by the campus student body.

mICHIGAN STATE: UAB is MSU’s premiere student programming organization whether it is a magician, concert, competitions, craft nights or films! UAB is comprised of over 50 general board members. The directors are undergraduate students. All directors oversee their committee responsibilities and volunteers. General board members are volunteers that attend meetings and participate in event planning and production.

mIAmI UNIvERSITY OF OHIO: Miami University has two primary programming organizations; the Campus Activities Council (CAC) and Miami Entertainment (ME). CAC focuses on major themed events and ME combines Miami’s late night programming with student center programming, and has a student run graphic Design organization. These organizations combined had over 50,000 participants

UNIvERSITY OF AKRON: The Zips Programming Network (ZPN) is the all-campus programming board that sponsors activities like Homecoming, Family Weekend, Adult & Family programs, Movie Series and more. Residence Hall Program Board (RHPB) activities include Welcome Weekend, the Emerging Leaders program, Hall Fest, Sibs Saturday, Residence Life Cinema, road trips, novelty events, the Coffeehouse Series, and Entertainment Series.

mETHOdIST UNIvERSITY: Student Activities is responsible for planning & implementation of all student entertainment and activities held at Methodist University. This includes comedians, novelty acts, homecoming, Spring Fling and movies. All full-time students are encouraged to participate in this open organization. Involvement in campus programs and activities is vital to a well-rounded education experience.

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#6 BEST MALE ARTIST ❑ Jason LeVasseur ❑ Marc Elliot ❑ Joel Meyers ❑ Joshua Seth ❑ Sailesh

#11 BEST COMEDY ARTIST ❑ Jen Kober ❑ Adam Grabowski ❑ A Pair of Nuts ❑ Dave & Ethan ❑ Michael Palascak

#2 BEST DIVERSITY ARTIST ❑ Brian C. Johnson ❑ Guy Branum ❑ Matt Glowacki ❑ Stan Pearson ❑ Mo Amer

#7 FASTEST RISING STAR ❑ Adam Grabowski ❑ Jonny Zavant ❑ Peter Boie ❑ Chris Jones ❑ Mat Franco

#12 BEST CAMPUS PROGRAM ❑ Kent State University ❑ Miami University of Ohio ❑ Methodist University ❑ Michigan State University ❑ University of Akron

#3 BEST MUSIC ARTIST ❑ Matt Corey ❑ Diego Val ❑ Preston Pugmire ❑ Jenn Grinnels ❑ 7 Nations

#8 MAJOR ARTIST ❑ Aziz Ansari ❑ Breaks8 ❑ Javier Colon ❑ Ke$ha ❑ Bowling for Soup

#13 AGENCY OF THE YEAR ❑ Bass/Schuler Entertainment ❑ DEGY Entertainment ❑ Kirkland Productions ❑ Fresh Variety ❑ Sophie K Entertainment

#4 BEST SPEAKER ❑ Marc Elliot ❑ Sex Signals ❑ John Corvino ❑ C.L. Lindsay ❑ Elaine Pasqua

#9 BEST NOVELTY/ GAMES ❑ Bear Creations ❑ Put It Where You Want It ❑ AWARE Texting Simulator ❑ Game Shows To Go ❑ Live Band Karaoke

#5 BEST FEMALE ARTIST ❑ Jesica Pettit ❑ Girls Fight Back! ❑ Natalie Stovall ❑ Jenn Grinels ❑ Stacy Prussman

#10 BEST NOVELTY / LIVE ❑ Peter Boie ❑ Todd Migliacci ❑ Joshua Seth ❑ Matt The Knife ❑ Daniel Martin

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#14 ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR ❑ Christopher Carter ❑ Craig Karges ❑ Michael Kent ❑ Natalie Stovall ❑ A Pair of Nuts

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THE RATING SYSTEM: 5= EXCELLENT 4= VERY GOOD 3= AVERAGE 2= FAIR 1= POOR If you want to know how good an act might be that you plan on booking, just ask another campus where they have played. Here are reports from our readers. All ratings here had complete verifiable information and were signed by the reviewer. All reports must have been submitted by the school where the date was played. Artists report submission forms are available to every campus in the United States programming campus activities. The form is in this issue or you can receive the form by requesting one from your visiting artist or their agency, by visiting campusactivitiesmagazine.com or calling us toll-free at (800) 728-2959 for a pdf copy to be emailed to your campus. We only accept reports on the authentic form and only from the campus or institution. Reports may not be submitted by the artist or their agency. Schools do not have to rate in every category, only categories that apply to their show. HERE ARE THE CATEGORIES FOR THE RATINGS FOUNd AFTER THE BUYER’S NAmE ANd PLAY dATE: (1) ORIGINALITY OF THE PERFORMANCE; (2) ARTIST’S ABILITY; (3) RELATIONSHIP TO THE AUDIENCE; (4) COOPERATION / ATTITUDE; (5) ROAD CREW / MANAGEMENT; (6) AGENCY COOPERATION; (7) QUALITY OF PROMO Campus Reports listed in REd indicate the buyer reported a perfect score in all categories that applied to their campus performance for that artist or event. Attendance, if available follows the date.

NOvELTY/LIvE CHRISTOPHER CARTER Bass/Schuler Entertainment Wichita State University, Wichita KS 9/23/11 170 CAC Theater 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 He did an amazing job. He mingled with guests before his performance. He did a 1 hour teaser to peak interest. He was fantastic. Super nice guy and very down-to-earth.

Ashley Brink, Shocker Night Life Chair Bethany College, Lindsberg KS 9/27/11 5 5 5 5 - 5 5 Awesome!

Activities Chair Grand View University, Des Moines IA 9/30/11 400 Tent 5 5 5 5 - 5 5 Jason Bauer, Assoc VP Student Affairs Peru State College, Peru NE 10/7/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Great Show!!

Chelsea Allgood, Student Activities Coordinator Clarkson College, Omaha NE 11/2/11 5 5 4 5 - 5 5 Chris does a great job any time we have him on campus. The students get into it and it’s always a big success.

Chuck MacDonell, Director, Student Center MacMurray College, Jacksonville IL 11/5/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Chris was a fantastic addition to our fall line-up. He is easy to work with and the students were blown away by his show.

CHRISJONES Bass/ Schuler Entertainment Indiana University/ South Bend, South Bend IN 8/30/11 260 Recital Hall (cap 280) 5 5 5 5 - 5 5 ChrisJones in one word -Amazing. He engaged the audience and did not let up. We booked Chris as our kick-off event. He set the bar high for what our students expected from us for the year. Students will still reference Chris’ show as the best program that have attended at IUSB. He offers a fresh take on a traditional college event.

Sara Thome, Residence Coordinator Blackburn College, Carlinville IL 9/10/11 147 Bothwell Auditorium 4 4 4 5 - 5 5 Chris was amazing! He showed up early and ate dinner with students in our dining hall, then did some teaser tricks for them, encouraging them to come to the show and built a positive rapport in general. We will definitely have Chris back!

Abbey Hardin, DSA Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake UT 10/6/11 120 Student Center 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Chris is wonderful to work with and connected well with a college audience.

Brandi Mair, SA Coordinator Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove PA 11/3/11 90 Coffeehouse 4 5 5 5 4 5 5 Chris exceeded expectations & helped make the event a success. He arrived early, met with the cross-country team, ate in the cafe with students and got students (football players) out to a venue they normally don’t attend.

Brent Papson, DSA CHRIS mOON GP Entertainment Loras College, Dubuque IA 10/29/11 80 Ballroom 4 4 5 5 5 5 4 Chris was great to work with and the show was very interesting. It was great to bring something different to Loras.

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CRAIG KARGES Karges Productions

Westminster College, Fulton MO 11/6/11 100 Mueller Student Center 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Longwood University, Farmville VA 9/24/11 1000 Theater 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Christopher Carter was great. Everyone loved him. I’d seen his act before and he added some new portions that went really well.

Emily Grand, Special Events Chair CAB ARTIST REPORT CARDS HELP YOU SHARE THE GLORY AND THE DISAPPOINTMENT WITH OTHER CAMPUSES.

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Craig is one of the best acts in the market. He is a MUST SEE performer.

Billy Boulden, Assistant DSA Regis University, Denver CO 9/29/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Craig is a pleasure to work with and a favorite at Regis!

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THE RATING SYSTEM: 5= EXCELLENT 4= VERY GOOD 3= AVERAGE 2= FAIR 1= POOR HERE ARE THE CATEGORIES FOR THE RATINGS FOUNd AFTER THE BUYER’S NAmE ANd PLAY dATE: (1) ORIGINALITY; (2) ARTIST’S ABILITY; (3) RELATIONSHIP TO THE AUdIENCE; (4) COOPERATION / ATTITUdE; (5) ROAd CREW / mANAGEmENT; (6) AGENCY COOPERATION; (7) PROmOTIONAL mATERIALS PROvIdEd. ATTENdANCE, IF AvAILABLE, FOLLOWS THE dATE Campus Reports listed in REd indicate the buyer reported a perfect score in all categories that applied to their campus performance for that artist or event.

Ariel Wooldridge, Director of Program Bentley University, Waltham MA 10/15/11 5 5 5 5 - 5 5 Craig’s show was terrific and he may be the “easiest to work with” performer I have ever encountered.

ERIC dITTLEmAN Endeavor Entertainment Coe College, Cedar Rapids IA 11/4/11 200+ Pub 5 5 5 5 5 5 4

Gary Kelly, Sr Assoc Director- Alumni

Eric was fantastic! Super personable, talkative, easy to work with. We definitely recommend him for an awesome show!

Western New England University, Springfield MA 10/22/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

FREdERICK WINTERS Bass/Schuler Entertainment

A GREAT performance. We hope to have Craig back very soon!

Jessie Succoso, Family & Friends Chair Fort Hays State University, Hays KS 10/26/11 550 Beach/Schmidt 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 He was simply amazing. He kept the crowd engaged and wanting more. A very nice guy to work with, he is with you from beginning to end. A true artist and professional and loves what he does.

Jamison Green, Main Event Coordinator University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg VA 10/28/11 300 Underground 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Craig is both great to work with & fun to watch. He actively engaged the audience in his act with incredible over-all appeal. We’d have him back every week if it were financially feasible.

Whitney Hanin, Graduate Assistant dANIEL mARTIN Bass/ Schuler Entertainment MacMurray College, Jacksonville IL 9/23/11 140 Dining Room 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Megan Chapman, SAC Chair

Minnesota State University, Moorhead, Moorhead MN 8/21/11 600 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Frederick was a pleasure to work with because he arrived early, was prepared and made the experience comfortable and fun. He engaged the audience and left them entertained.

Megan Nitschke, Showcase Coordinator Northeast Community College, Norfolk NE 9/28/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 We have Frederick back every year and he always puts on an outstanding show with new ideas.

Cariissa Kollath, Student Activities Coordinator Jamestown College, Jamestown ND 10/12/11 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 Frederick has become almost a living legend on our campus. Even though we have a small campus (900), we have a huge crowd for this event. He a great to work with.

Krysten Edwards, DSA Moraine Park Technical College 11/1/11 100 Cafeteria 4 5 5 5 5 5 5

Dan’s show was incredible. I have never seen our students react so well to a performer. They all left absolutely mystified and requested that we bring him back next year!

Great show! People are still talking about it the day after.

Corinne Wagner, Activities Director

Sam Saeger, Student Involvement Specialist

Kutztown University, Kutztown PA 9/24/11 400 Auditorium 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

JOEL mEYERS GP Entertainment

Amazing!!!

Amanda, CAB President University of Minnesota, Crookston, Crookston MN 9/26/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 He was great. Easy to work with and super friendly and talkative (in a good way). High ratings from the students who attended. Communication with him before the event was good also.

Austin Czichotzaki, SA Chair Minot State University, Minot ND 9/29/11 150 Rec Room 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Dan was awesome- never a diva...a very gracious guest.

Aaron Jaeger, Director/ Entertainment University of North Dakota, Grand Forks ND 9/30/11 400 Union Loading Dock 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 This is one of the best shows we’ve ever had here. Over 380 students! The audience loved him. We loved him! He is one of our favorite acts and we can’t wait to have him back!

Kristina, Lectures & PA University of Mary, Bismarck ND 10/1/11 180 Auditorium 5 5 5 5 - 5 5 One of the best acts we’ve had. He did teasers around campus and at showtime the audience was blown away. MUST HAVE performer at YOUR SCHOOL!!!

Amber Flickinger, Coordinator of Student Activities Indiana University East, Richmond IN 10/5/11 180 Auditorium 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

SUNY Cobleskill, Cobleskill NY 10/15/11 250 Theater 2 3 5 5 - 4 5 Some of his act we have seen before. He was amazing to work with and the crowd loved him.

Julicia Godbout, VP CAB JOSH mcvICAR Metropolis Management Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs CO 10/5/11 65 New Space Theater 3 4 5 2 3 3 3 Agency was hard to get a hold of. Student’s LOVED McVicar’s blend of comedy & magic. Over-all it was a good show.

Joe Valetich, Coordinator of Student Activities JOSHUA SETH GP College Entertainment Lock Haven University, Lock Haven PA 10/27/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 He was very engaging and passionate. Exhilarating.

Annie Magara, HAC-Lecture Chairperson mICHAEL C ANTHONY Auburn Moon California State University/ Chico, Chico CA 8/18/11 700 Auditorium 4 4 5 5 - 4 4 Love MCA!

Stephanie Marzillo, Music & Comedy Coordinator

Love working with Daniel. He is so easy to work with & puts on a great show. Our students love his performance.

mIKE SUPER Mike Super

Rebeckah Hester, Director of Campus Life

Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC

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mATT COREY Cutting Edge Entertainment

8/28/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Mike really is “super.” I just believe in magic. Great on and off stage.

Mike RePay, Assist Dir of Campus Programming mAd CHAd TAYLOR Bass/Schuler Entertainment Rockford College, Rockford IL 8/20/11 Orientation 5 5 5 5 - 4 4

Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC 9/20/11 Byrnes Auditorium 5 5 5 5 5 5 Jennifer Zack, Coffeehouse Chair NAPPY ROOTS Buddy Lee Attractions

Chad is great for new student orientation. He is funny, entertaining, engaging and a lot of fun for students and staff. I have been working with Chad for 5 years and am always amazed at his performance.

Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC 8/26/11 Byrnes Auditorium 3 3 3 2 3 3 4

Donnette Tinsely, Director of Student Success & Retention

Not what we expected at all. Seemed to have a “big head.”

Callie Boyer, Contemporary Music Chair Snow College, Ephraim VT 9/23/11 700-1000 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Mad Chad is a Snow College favorite who never lets us down!

Tyler Ingram, Student Body Officer mISSION ImPROvABLE Bass/Shuler Entertainment

NATALIE STOvALL DEGY Entertainment Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC 8/20/11 Byrnes Auditorium 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Natalie was amazing to have on our campus to perform. She was entertaining and great to be around. Everyone loved her.

Willie Bush, Campus Programming Board

Marian University, Indianapolis IN 8/20/11 200 Library Auditorium 5 5 5 5 4 5 5

NATHAN ANGELO DEGY Entertainment

We host Mission IMPROVable every year and the show is new and different each time. The group is so funny and a pleasure to work with.

Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC 10/1/11 The Edge 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Angelia Zielke, DSA

Fantastic

Northern Iowa Area Community College, Mason City IA 8/24-26, 2011 300 Orientation 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Student from orientation are still talking about Mission IMPROVable. What a great way to kick off the school year.

Dan Juhl, Student Activities Coordinator NATE STANIFORTH Sophie K Entertainment California State University/ Chico, Chico CA 10/6/11 200 UHUB 4 4 4 4 - 5 4 Very cool performance

Stephanie Marzillo, Music & Comedy Coordinator

Jennifer Zack, Coffeehouse Chair ROdNEY BRANIGAN TalentPlus Entertainment West Virginia Institute of Technology, Montgomery WV 11/3/11 30 WV Tech Mall (Outside Area) 5 5 4 5 - 5 Rodney and Tim were great to work with. They provided a great variety to our other acts that we bring in.

Emily Schmiesing, Student Activities Director TALL HEIGHTS TalentPlus Entertainment

PLAYFAIR Admire Entertainment

Georgia State University, Atlanta GA 11/3/11 200 Courtyard Stage 5 5 5 5 - 4 -

Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC 8/19/11 800 West Center Gym 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Tall Heights is a super-talented duo. They captivated the audience with both new renditions of our favorite Top 40 and original songs. GSU loved them!

Nina was the Playfair leader!

Mike Repay, Assistant Director of Campus Programming RANdY SHINE Everything But The Mime University of Central Florida, Orlando FL 11/14/11 300 UCF Student Union 4 3 4 5 - - Students really enjoyed him!

Amanda Newby, Director of Communications

mUSIC dIEGO vAL Auburn Moon Entertainment Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC 9/9/11 The Edge 5 5 5 5 5 5 Jennifer Zack, Coffeehouse Chair

Teresa Weimann, Student Affairs Advisor THE RETURN Group H Entertainment Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC 10/21/11 Richardson Ballroom 4 5 5 5 4 5 5 Awesome Act!

Autumn Mathis,Tevin Brown,Chelsea Brown, Callie Boyer Contemporary Music Committee YO mAmmA’S BIG FAT BOOTY BANd Intrepid Artists Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC 9/2/11 The Edge 5 4 4 5 5 4 5 Awesome Show!

Callie Boyer, Contemporary Music Chair

COmEdY

HANA PESTLE DEGY Entertainment

AARON KOmINOS-SmITH Aaron Kominos-Smith

Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC 9/22/11 Front Lawn 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Jennifer Zack, Coffeehouse Chair

Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo MI 11/2/11 50 Student Center 4 4 5 5 - - 4

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Amazing to work with & Extremely funny without being offensive. Connected w/audience.

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Amanda Mancini, Programming Intern Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester MA 11/5/11 30 Goat’s Head Restaurant 5 5 5 5 5 - The show would have been even better with a larger crowd. Aaron really connected with the audience.

mISSION ImPROvABLE Bass/Schuler Entertainment North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City IA 8/24-26, 2011 300 Orientation 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Haley Gustafson, Music & Comedy Co-Chair

Students from orientation are still talking about Mission IMPROVable. What a great way to kick off the school year,

AdAm mAmAWALA Adam Mamawala

Dan Juhl, Student Activities Coordinator

Daniel Webster College, Nashua NH 11/15/11 40 Collings Auditorium 4 4 5 5 - 5 Molly Ebitson, Assist Dir of Student Life

Worked very well with the audience and our campus improv group. Would recommend.

ALEC SOBEL Alec Sobel SUNY Cobleskill, Cobelskill NY 11/4/11 250 Theater 4 1 1 2 2 - He arrived with an “opener” and only performed for 20 minutes. The crowd did not like him whatsoever.

Julicia Godbout, VP dEAN EdWARdS KP Comedy Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC 8/26/11 500 Byrnes Auditorium 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Left a great aura on stage.

Zade Patterson, Comedy Chair JOE WONG KP Comedy Ohio State University AND Rhodes State College, Lima OH 11/9/11 SRO Game 5 4 5 5 5 5 There was no promotional material available (posters, flyers, post cards). We thought his performance was awesome. He judged the audience’s reaction to a joke and adjusted his routine accordingly.

Baker University, Baldwin City KS 11/4/11 265 Cafeteria 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Randall Flowers, CA for Student Activities Austin Peay State University, Clarksville TN 11/9/11 100 Clement Auditorium 4 5 4 4 - 5 4 Student loved it and really interacted.

Melissa Dempsey, Coordinator mO AmER Neon Entertainment Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC 8/21/11 500 Byrnes Auditorium 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Polite and considerate

Zade Patterson, Comedy Chair TIG NOTARO Joey Edmonds Presents Northcentral Technical College, Wausau WI 10/21/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Michelle Behm, Activities Coordinator TIm GABRIELSON Redd Promo Talent Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC 9/23/11 50 Dina’s Place 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Jessica Rone, CAB President

Amazing collaboration with openers.

JULLIAN mcCULLOUGH KP Comedy

Zade Patterson, Comedy Chair

Colorado School of Mines, Golden CO 10/27/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 Both Jullian and Andrew killed! Andrew’s material was incredibly smart - just plain hilarity. Jullian was in awe of the Mine’s students and taylored his comedy to those in the audience. It was awesome to see the students loving him so much.

Kelli Bell, CAB

KENNETH “XCLUSIvE” PARYO Kenneth Paryo Roger Williams University, Bristol RI 11/5/11 80 Upper Commons 4 5 4 5 5 4 4 Great performance!

SPEAKERS BARRY SmITH Kirkland Productions Tuffs University, Medford MA 11/14/11 35 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Very flexible, very friendly. Comfortable with a small or large crowd

Nico Arias, Campus Entertainment Network

Bryn Kass, Senior Class President

KEvIN HURLEY GP Entertainment

South Dakota School of Mines, Rapid City SD 11/16/11 40 5 5 4 5 - 5 4

University of Maine @ Machias, Machias ME 9/24/11 70 5 5 5 5 - 5 5

Very funny and relatable. Gave a different scope of career advice.

Great show every time! Kevin is geat to work with!

Nicole Cote, Assoc Director of Student Life

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Ahmad Hasan, Student Coordinator dAvId KELLY Coleman Productions Sam Houston State University, Huntsville TX 10/2/11 22 Meeting Room 4 5 5 5 - 5 3 Dave really connected with our student leaders. We want to invite him back.

Angie Taylor, Director: Leadership Initiative

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GREG R BAIRd Bass/Schuler Entertainment New England Collegiate Conference/ Regis College, Weston MA 11/13/11 35 Regis College 5 5 5 5 - 5 Del Malloy, Commissioner ELAINE PASQUA Pasqua Productions, Inc.

NOvELTY/ GAmES AIRBRUSH T-SHIRTS Kirkland Productions LSU Shreveport, Shreveport LA 10/26/11 400 UC Lobby 4 5 5 5 5 5 5

Georgia Southern University, Statesboro GA 11/3/11 360 Gymnasium 3 4 4 5 - - 4 Matthew Lombardi, Academic Advisor

Love Them

JESSICA PETTITT Kirkland Productions

ALCOHOL REALITY CHECK P.E.E.R.S.

Association of Intermountain Housing Officers, Albuquerque NM 11/7-8, 2011 5 5 5 5 - 3 2

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck NJ 10/25/11 4 5 4 5 4 4 4

Kimberly Thornton, DSA

Jess is amazing. She connects and was able to get her message across to a very wide audience

The show was a great turn out for our organization and campus

Torry Brauillard-Bruce, Program Chair

BIG CHAIR PHOTOS Party Train

JOHN CORvINO Kirkland Productions University of Arkansas, Fayetteville AR 10/26/11 300 Union Theatre 4 4 5 5 - 5 5 The two gentlemen were very professional and entertaining. The event was a great success and I am happy we brought them to our campus.

Aramis Douglas, Graduate Assistant JOHN ZAFFIS GP Entertainment Herkimer County Community College, Herkimer NY 10/26/11 150+ Theater 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Love John - He does a great presentation every time.

Vicki Brown, Director Student Activities PA College of Technology, Williamsport PA 10/27/11 205 Auditorium 5 5 5 4 - 5 5 John’s presentation was very engaging through his use of multi-media. Our students really enjoyed the show.

Michael J. Hersh, Assist Director or Programming LEAdERSHIP vOYAGE Coleman Productions Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC 9/16-18, 2011 40 Montreat Conference Center 5 5 5 5 5 5 Steve and Lonnie were fantastic! They helped our board bond with each other and as a group, while facilitating leadership building lessons & activities.

Sydney Evans, Lecture Chair SHAWN HESSEE TalentPlus Entertainment Appalachian State University, Boone NC 10/20/11 65 Ballroom 5 5 5 5 - 5 Augusto Pera, Interim Director STACEY LANNERT Kirkland Productions Vincennes University/ Jasper Campus, Jasper IN 11/15/11 90 Lecture Hall 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Stacey was extremely easy to work with and such an inspirational person. We had the best turnout of the semester and the students left in awe. They are still talking about the program. It couldn’t have been better! I would recommend Stacey for anyone looking for a sexual abuse or domestic violence program.

Alli Baer, Students Activities Coordinator

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Georgia Perimeter College, Dunwoody GA 10/31/11 200 Student Center 4 2 3 1 - 2 3 The worker was very rude to our students. She yelled at my volunteers as well as had a very bad attitude. This was a community event and she did not treat them well.

Justin McPhatter, Program Assistant BONGO BALL mANIA CEP Inc. Duke University, Durham NC 10/29/11 4 5 5 5 5 5 3 They were great. We called them last minute and they did a great job.

Programming Board West Chester University, West Chester PA 11/11/11 65 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Frances Bushell, Graduate Assistant Chadron State College, Chadron NE 11/15/11 84 5 - 5 5 5 5 3 Promo that was provided was excellent, however we would have liked additional promo materials. Program was awesome.

Luke Wright, CAB President CASINO NIGHT / CRYSTALS LEG Enterprise Georgia Perimeter College, Dunwoody GA 11/7/11 Student Center 4 4 4 5 5 5 4 Asprille Williams, Program Coordinator C-mAX Cutting Edge Productions Ogeechee Technical College, Statesboro GA 10/27/11 3 3 3 4 4 4 1 Kelli Waters, Student Activities dJ/ vIdEO dANCE PARTY Cutting Edge Productions Augusta State University, Augusta GA 10/28/11 222 Ballroom 4 4 2 4 4 4 1 Overall GREAT!

Jessica Haskins, Assistant Director for Programs dISTRACTEd dRIvING Cutting Edge Productions MacCray High School, Clara City MN 10/26/11 4 3 2 4 2 4 3 Overall a great experience for students. There was only 1 screen about 17”. I was told there would be large screens. Video was good but computer would lock up simulator.

Jennifer Plagge, Social Worker

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DAWN OF THE FIRST GENERATION: Now that Campus Activities Today Magazine had firmly established itself, it was able to attract a host of new advertisers who found the publication invigorating. While there were other options in the marketplace, CAT was the first magazine to specifically deliver entertainment and related activities directly to the campus buyers. As a result, the magazine grew in exposure and advertising revenue. Perhaps one of the most critical changes during the early 1993 era was the implementation of cutting edge creative software and new Apple workstations that allowed the publication to develop a cleaner and more professional look. What this meant to the buyers at colleges is that not only would they have the opportunity to book traditional campus acts, but larger companies representing new creative opportunities and celebrity entertainment had been impressed with the audience that CAT was delivering. The January 1993 issue featured a clean and impressive cover of legendary campus rockers, Rhythm Corps but was filled with opportunities for buyers from live novelty acts and games to speakers, comedy and music. It even included an accounting of a full day on the road with the Carusos written by Mike Caruso. The very first Campus Activities LIVE! ever, featured Winthrop University and the school’s new DSA, Boyd Jones. That year, the very first Reader’s Choice Awards Ballot appeared beginning a history of a National Awards process for the campus market that would be the ultimate honor for artists, schools and agencies. February 1993 celebrated the first anniversary of CAT’s publishing.The cover story was on one of the campus market’s favorite ventriloquists, Dan Horn. And there was an amazing feature on Jane

Powell with a real inside look at her music (she played the part of Effie in the touring version of the Broadway show “Dream Girl”). In this interview, Kirby confessed: “Thank God she’s black because it is through people like Jane and her music that we can learn about history. While a lot of it is truly depressing to be reminded of, Jane takes you on a journey of the more enjoyable side of her heritage. While I would certainly be remiss to think everything she subjects us to forgives everything else that has happened throughout history, the songs involving life and joy and love from the black perspective are remarkable.” March 1993 offered campuses the first annual National Awards process that truly took in ALL the campuses in the nation. Who were the winners? Barbara Bailey Hutchison took Best Acoustic Performance and Best Small Concert; Robin Crow won Best Solo Performance and Best Major Concert; Harp player, Harvi Griffin won Best Performing Arts Entertainer; Tim Settimi won Best Performing Arts Entertainer / Theatre; Dances With Wolves won Best Motion Picture; Wynton Marsalis won Best Jazz Performance; Jane Powell won Best Contemporary Artist; Rick Kelley won Best Male Performer; Regency won Best Contemporary Group; Carrot Top won Best Comedy Entertainer; The Spencers Illusion Team took home Best Special Event, Best Touring Event and Best Live

Novelty Performance; Erskine White took Catawba College to the top as Campus Of The Year; Mary Chapin Carpenter won Best Country Music Performer; Group H Nashville (Robin & Mark Hellman) won Agency of the Year; and Bertice Berry won Speaker of the Year, Female Entertainer of the Year and the coveted Entertainer of the Year. Derek Wilson from Winthrop University covered the NACA National Conference for 1993. April 1993’s edition featured the (now late) Denny Dent. At the height of his career, he was one of the most in-demand artists playing campus dates. His “Two Fisted Art Attack” was legendary and started an entire cult of imitators who followed him. Other features included a new program from David Coleman called “Creative Dating,” A feature on how to book a Carnival for your campus, and blues legends John Lee Hooker and The Robert Cray Band.

Jay Mohr was the “golden boy” of campus comedy and the cover story in August 1993’s Comedy Buyer’s Edition. Other top comedians featured were John Henson, Nancy Parker, Elon Gold, A.J. Jamal, Bob Nelson, Marty Putz, Mike Brennan, Liz Winstead, Dave Chappelle, Jeda Jones, Mike Bent, Mike Veneman, Brad Lowery, Ricky Kalmon, Brian McKim, Ron Gallagher, Henry Cho, Becky Blaney, Derique McGee, Tim Settimi, Willie Tyler & Lester and Donna Cherry. Campus Activities LIVE! traveled to Concord College just outside of Beckley WV. September 1993 started a tradition as the Back To School issue and 93’s edition featured the party band, Inn-o-vation. In addition, hot acts featured included Maya Angelou, Tom DeLuca, Uncle Mingo, Barry Drake, Radio E-Ching, Lucky Dube, Scott Henry, Say-So, Jill Holly, Edward James Olmos, Jeanne White (mother of AIDS youth, Ryan White), Nadine Strossen (President of the

ACLU), Mark McCollom, Flip Orley and blues rocker John Hammond. The arts feature was on Steward Copeland, founder/drummer for The Police. And Chameleon Productions explained their involvement providing lasers for some of the nation’s biggest concerts. CA LIVE featured York College of Pennsylvania. October’s 1993 Music issue cover featured Sonia Frank’s disappear fear. Hot music included The Voltage Brothers, Beth Hart, Danny Blitz & The New FBI, The Niagaras, Four On The Floor, The Fabulous Flashbacks, Tom Acousti and Mike Brannon. CA LIVE takes on the small school perspective with Lyndon State University. Our Arts Feature was an exclusive interview with Don McLean on “The Day The Music Died”. And our cultural diversity piece was on Inner Circle, whose song “Bad Boys” was burning up the charts. The movie reviewed was Indecent Proposal. November 1993’s Lecture Issue featured actor Lou Diamond Phillips. Part Cherokee, his lecture was on the Native American Plight. Hot speakers included Bill Demby (an athlete who overcame the tragedy of losing both legs in Vietnam), Bob Harris on “Who Shot JFK”, Sarah Weddington, Phyllis Schlafly, Carol Beck, Douglas Adams, Wally “Famous” Amos, Joe Clark (subject of the film Lean on Me). Plus there

was a section of “Performing The Arts.” How to buy and program the arts, from touring Broadway shows to agencies like CAMI who specialize in the arts. Featured artists and shows were, Maynard Ferguson, Michael McClure & Ray Manzarek, Cleveland Ballet’s Dancing Wheels, and The Confessions of Stepin Fetchit. AND campus board members told us what they did on summer vacation. January 1994 was our most legendary magazine ever printed. It featured one of the last interviews EVER from comedian Bill Hicks. Arranged for us by Tom DeLuca with Hick’s manager, Duncan Strauss, Hick’s dark comic reputation was only excelled by his incredible intellectual genius. Out of print now, copies have been rumored to have sold for over $200. CA Live was at Tullio Nieman’s Colby College and we had the chance to go back stage at Seinfeld’s. The Art’s Showcase featured the impeccable jazz of the Turtle Island String Quartet. This issue was dedicated to Miss Emmie, publisher W.C. Kirby’s mother, who passed away December 6, 1993. February 1994’s cover featured Comedian Gary Delena who proclaimed that one out of every two comedy shows was on a campus somewhere in America. And Campus Activities Today celebrated the contributions of Black Americans. Featured were Ben Vereen, Byron Motley, Darryl Van Leer and Wynton Marsalis. In March 1994, Campus Activities Today Magazine announced the winners of their 2nd National Readers Choice Awards with Craig Karges on the cover as Entertainer of the Year (He also won Best Solo Performer and Best Performing Arts Act). Other winners included Mike Rayburn as Best

Solo Performer, Jane Powell as Best Jazz Entertainer, Barry Drake as Best Campus Speaker, The Spencers as Best Touring Show, The Blenders as Best Music Act, Sleepless In Seattle as Best Film, Bertice Berry as Best Female Artist, Carrot Top as Best Campus Comedian, Southern Wind for Best Small Concert and Best Contemporary Act, 1964: The Tribute as Best Major Concert, Group H: Nashville as Agency of the Year, Catawba College took Best Campus for the second year in a row. In this issue Kirby announced that Bill Hicks had died on February 26 at 32, just weeks after his CAT cover story was published and New York Entertainment announced Dave Chappelle’s 1994 college tour saying “catch him while you can!” April 1994 featured Dave Rudolf on the cover. Dave is known for his universal audience appeal and especially shows that include children. The University of Central Florida was featured in CA Live! And David Kauffman led the stories on Contemporary Christian Music. Finally there was an exclusive interview with NYC talk show host, Dr. Judy, who gave inside details on famous celebrities. August 1994’s traditional Comedy Issue featured the sexy, quirky star of USA Network’s “Up All Night” with Rhonda Shear. Other comedians featured were Scott Henry, Daniel Rosen, Steve Shaffer, The Amazing Johnathan, Jay Mohr, John Pizzi, Mac King, Walli Collins and Red Johnny & The Round Guy. CA LIVE! introduced Margaret Vos and St. Cloud University with one of the most innovative programs in the nation. September 1994 offered up the magic of Hollywood by featuring the KNB EFX Group. There was coverage of NASCO (The National Association of Christian Student Organizations). Hot

Programs included Sexy or Sexist by Gail Dines, Ph.D.; Dr. Jean Kilbourne; Designer Babies; Kurt Vonnegut; Carole Simpson; Dr. Timothy Leary and Kieu Chinh. Utah’s Weber State University was featured in CA LIVE! And the Dream Date contest was introduced where schools could choose from over 20 different shows for their Dream Date if they won. October 1994 featured one of the campus market’s hottest shows and the #1 Beatles Show In the world, 1964 - The Tribute. Kirby did a story on why music was still a viable option for programmers and artists featured included Gene Cotton, Willy Porter, Say-So and others. CA Live! was at The College of Charleston in South Carolina. November 1994’s cover was blessed with a feature on Mary Wilson, one of the legendary Supremes and she tells the story that will be revealed decades later in the movie Dream Girls. CA LIVE! featured Harold Smith, The Vince Lombardi of Campus Activities and his Middle Tennessee State team. A thorough story on Arts offerings included Dance Brazil, Amy Pivar Dancers, Nuyorican Poet’s Cafe Live!, Jane Comfort & Company, Lisa Sokolov, Jai Uttal, Bootsy Collins and Buffalo Guitar Quartet. And APCA began with an insert offering their new conference in Savannah Georgia. Bob Harris was featured too with “Inside America’s Politics.”

If there was one woman who had gained instant recognition in the campus market, it was Teresa. She was featured on the cover of January 1995 and it would not be the only time. This issue featured female performers and others featured were Barbara Bailey Hutchison, Bertice Berry, Linda Ronstatdt, Layman’s Daughter, Jane Gillman, Darcie Deaville, Sandra Reaves, Lisa Jones and The Shirelles. CA LIVE! featured Saint Joseph College in Hartford CT. February 1995 celebrated the solo performer with Tom Acousti on the cover. The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville was featured in CA Live! and there was a special feature on contemporary Black performers. Included was an interview with the legendary Charles Dutton, Marcia Ann Gillespie, Ayrie King, “Sparky” Rucker, Dr. Betty Shabazz, James Farmer and actor Danny Glover. We also included the top live novelty performers of the era.

March 1995 announced Craig Karges as Entertainer of the Year...Again. Other winners were Barry Drake, Best Speaker; Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobates, Best Touring Artists; Rick Kelley, Best Solo Performer; Mike Rayburn, Best Acoustic Performer; Maynard Ferguson, Best Jazz Performer; The Spencers, Best Major Performance & Best Performing Arts Event; Teresa, Best Female Performer; Scared Weird Little Guys, Best Comedy Performers; Say-So, Best Small Concert; EastCoast Entertainment, Agency of the Year; Winthrop University, Campus of the Year; and Mark & Robin Hellman’s Group H Entertainment was the very first Inductee in The National Campus Entertainment Hall of Fame. April 1995 featured Saffire: The Uppity Blues Women and their unique music style. There was a complete feature on novelty game attractions and what to expect when you buy them. There was an interview with Wilma Carroll to discover

what it was like to be a guest on David Letterman. Live novelty featured the Magic of Stuart and Lori plus Beyond Imagination with Hypnotist Jim Wand. Campus Box Office gave 4 1/2 paws to the film, Legends of the Fall. In August 1995, we brought back the polyester with Bradymania featuring Barry Williams. And there was an exclusive interview with the now late Richard Jeni. CA Live! was at Western Carolina University in North Carolina. September’s 1995 Back To School issue featured comedian Paula Poundstone. Hot artists included Rondell Sheridan, Cedric The Entertainer, “In Living Color” star, Tommy Davidson, The Harlem Wizards, Airborne Comedians, Dr. Henry Foster and Jack Gladstone. CA Live! was at Mars Hill College, a favorite place for artists to play. Talk about a legendary Southern Rock Legend, Charlie Daniels was on he cover of October 1995. And for those campuses without the bucks for Charlie, we gave them an alternative in Dakkota, a country music group that was really gaining popularity. And what about other up-and-coming artists that we featured? How about Bill Maher, Larry Miller, Royale Watkins or this crazy guy, Carlos Mencia! Featured agency of this issue was American Pro-

gram Bureau who represented Mikhail Gorbachev. The predecessor to APCA’s Student Activities Journal, APCA Insider, appeared in this issue of CAT. Over the next couple of issues, readers found outstanding contemporary offerings for speakers. November 1995 featured Former US Surgeon General, Dr. Joycelyn Elders in a story called “No Regrets”. This story was intimate and tender and no subject was taboo for our interview. CA LIVE! was at the University of Georgia and a rock opera from Halifax invaded the U.S. campus market... Dorian had a huge cult following. The NY Bistro Award winning show, “Come Out, Come Out, Whatever You Are!” was the show for the moment where childhood transforms into adulthood and attracted a lot of attention with buyers. I think you can see the evolution of this magazine and why it has gained so much attention nationally. Kirby’s aim early on was to give campuses the widest variety of programming available. “We can do what most showcases can’t,” he offered. “It is not often that rapidly developing artists and certainly not often celebrity acts would showcase at a campus conference. We try to give our audience the widest spectrum possible. If they can catch an act while they are developing and just starting to get the buzz going, many times they can pick up an affordable date. BUT whether or not they can afford what is on the cover, we get them inside to read the magazine and then offer them alternatives that can fit within their price range. There are campuses who want to spend the money for a big attraction and we can provide those. But for all the others that can’t, the magazine and our advertisers are ready to provide them with the options they need.” In February we take on 1996-1998!

This has been an exciting issue! We tried to bring you “What’s Hot for 2012” and we hope we hit the mark. We think we did, foremost by landing the cover story on Chris D’Elia, a talent with an undeniably big future at a rate that many campuses can afford. Especially when you consider CAM’s EXCLUSIVE Price Lock of $9999 for Chris, just by mentioning the cover story for dates booked February through May. We think that price will be a distant memory soon and those who take advantage of the deal will have a “we booked him when” story to tell.

And finally, we come to the Reader’s Choice Awards. This has been an incredibly exciting year for nominations, with an unparalleled number of people participating. Thanks to hosting the polls on Facebook, the ability for us and the artists seeking nominations far exceeded previous years, allowing us to go viral. The numbers don’t lie: In JUST the Entertainer of The Year Category, there were 1,607 votes, 1,411 people talking about it, 63 comments and 21,138 people reached with impressions!

We don’t expect you to simply take our word for it, so here’s a little history to back up our track record. One year ago this month, we featured Donald Glover on the cover. At that point, The Childish Gambino was just gaining recognition for his role on NBC’s “Community.” His standup and his interesting hybrid career with music was not as well known. He was just breaking into widespread campus dates and had previously been unexposed to our market outside of the sitcom.

As for the rest of this issue, We think our other feature on Norman Ng is well deserved. He’s proven himself to be one of the most interesting, innovative and well-respected magicians currently serving the market and his career curve is headed up. This is one magician you know you can book and are guaranteed to see a show completely different that anything seen before. The “What’s Hot” section itself offers a wide array of acts in every genre, price range and from agencies across the board. There’s something for everyone in there, from established artists set to have a great year to the up-and-comers hoping to get noticed. We invite you to check them all out, and mention where you saw them.

Congrats to all our Artist Report Card nominees, they certainly earned the spots and an especially BIG THANKS to all the schools submitting ARCs throughout the year. Your feedback is our barometer for the industry. Check out our Summer Issue at (www.bit.ly/camsummer) to see all our ARCs from the 2010-11 school year. The actual voting process will be a bit more limited than the nominations. Promoting and linking on Facebook will still occur, but the voting itself will be on our new website at www.campusactivitiesmagazine.com The only caveat is that voters must vote from either a .edu email address or from a domain they own (as in @myagency.com or @thisartist.net). This is to keep voting limited to campus audiences having experience with activities and programming events.

Now, Donald has almost 500,000 Twitter followers, was featured as The “Childish Gambino” as a music act on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” and “Conan,” had a supporting role in the 2011 “Muppets” movie and his Comedy Central special “Weirdo” aired just this past November. His “IAMDONALD” Tour made 23 stops in 33 days from April 16-May 19, 2011 to multiple sold out venues. His new tour starts March 16 in Atlanta with stops planned across the U.S. and Europe. Will Chris D’Elia have the atomic success of Glover? Who’s to know, but like the Magic 8-ball says, signs point toward yes. He is fresh, new to the campus market and has his mug on broadcast network TV in front of millions every week. Leno’s taken notice as have others; don’t be surprised to see Chris D’Elia’s price in multiples of what we’re offering here and his avails will be fractional. You heard it here first, so get to booking while the booking’s good.

Fastest Rising Star, 4.92 of 5 with 18 ARCs in 2011. Dr. John Corvino was nominated in the Best Speaker category with a 4.92 of 5 average at 10 different schools in 2011.

Track us on Facebook and Twitter for the official announcement of the polls opening, rules, regs and procedures. GOOD LUCK TO ALL OUR NOMINEES AND THANKS IN ADVANCE TO VOTERS. You decided the best in the industry. Awards announcement will be in April, but until then we have two BIG issues for you. February is our speakers issue, where we hope to have another great section of choices for “What’s Hot” tailored toward speakers with an exciting cover developing. In Total, all of the Reader’s Choice Awards categories combined netted an incredible 8,659 votes with 6,849 people talking about and sharing it, 349 total comments and an amazing reach, making impressions on 109,256 people!

March will include “What’s Hot for 2012” part II, where we will feature some great acts that didn’t make the initial cut this issue. And for the cover, few bands are hotter than AWOL Nation, set to be the feature for that issue.

THANK YOU. Thank you to all the artists, students, advisors and agents who got behind this process to make it truly cause a stir in our little world.

April’s cover will be decided by YOU, as the Entertainer Of The Year Award winner will grace it. Will it be Natalie Stovall, Christopher Carter, A Pair of Nuts, Michael Kent or Craig Karges? We can’t wait to see!

With all of the excitement of the Facebook polls, we can’t overlook our outstanding Artist Report Card AllStars. After all, only TWO of the nominees were chosen from Facebook polling. The two other nominees in each category were chosen by their outstanding Artist Report Card averages over ALL OF 2011. Here’s a couple highlights: Christopher Carter was nominated for Entertainer of The Year with a 4.99125 out of 5 average with 16 ARCs!

Until next time, join me in the conversation on Twitter or Facebook! Ian Kirby, EDITOR, CAM Last Call Find me on Twitter! Twitter.com/IanKirby Writes

Craig Karges, EOTY, 4.98785 of 5 with 14 ARCs. Adam Grabowski was nominated in Comedy and

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