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Columnist Elaine Pasqua takes you on a journey that can mean life or death and why and how you should intervene.
I Will SURVIVE
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Join Spanky and he tries to get you out of yet another predicament. Are we inferior to the cave men in spite of all the modern advances in medicine?
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Tipping The Scales
You would think that because publishing is my business, I would consume as many other magazines as possible. But that is not true. Working on this magazine consumes most of my time.
However, last month I got the chance to select a couple of magazines to subscribe to and I selected four. Now the first issue of Consumer Reports came in and I am yet to read it all, simply because my day is so long. But I also received Bloomberg Businessweek and I have been totally intrigued with this magazine because it deals with a variety of subjects. Not all of them are of any interest
to me but there are a larger number that are and I consume these with vigor. The lead story was whether Bonnie Ross could develop a game cool enough to save Xbox. I could care less. I don’t have time for video games but I am sure a lot of students do.. But one of the stories that did catch my eye (and there were many) was an article by Leonid Bershidsky called HOLD THE TIP. Since I grew up in a neighborhood that had somewhat of a larger Greek population, they were all in the restaurant business- and good ones too.. But apparently the point to this article was that in countries where tips are small, they are richer in culinary delights. I am going to summarize here:
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The United States has a government imposed system that bans servers from sharing tips with cooks, dishwashers and other staff that do not interact with the customer. This same system allows restaurants to pay waiters only $2.13 per hour because they are expected to make up the difference in tips the Federal Minimum Wage ($7.25/hr). This means the median hourly pay for American waiters is now $4, not including tips, or less than $700 per month based on a 40hour week. Just so you know the median pay for a cook is $9/hr In other countries like Switzerland and France where tips are smaller or not expected at all, the country is much richer in culinary delights. In fact, Switzerland has the
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most Michelin-starred restaurants per capita, tips were abolish in 1970 and replaced with a 10% to 15 percent service charge. This helped eliminate tax evasion. Such charges are similarly included in the check in France (15% is mandatory), Belgium and Hong Kong. A customer adds more only if the service has been exceptional. French waiters average about $1700 per month. In Belgium and Denmark, rounding off the check is generally enough and in Hong Kong, waiters only accept tips as a remnant of the British Colonial culture. In mainland China and in Japan, tipping is seen largely as humiliating. In countries where tips aren’t a part of the business model, line cooks normally make considerably more than waiters. That accounts for the greater number of top-class restaurants.
Tipping is very American in nature. It goes with a competitive, achievement oriented culture writes Bershidsky. But it doesn’t help create GREAT restaurants, where food, service and ambiance combine for a memorable dining experience. This story in Bloomberg came about with the decision of New York restaurant owner, Danny Meyer’s decision to eliminate tipping in his establishments and go against the American Tradition. Of all the Michelin-Starred restaurants, The United States probably has the highest tip expectations. In no other country is a 20% tip normal. That is why European waiters smile so broadly when they see an American tourist walk in- and why American waiters are not so fond of European visitors.
For more information, I suggest you check out Bloomberg Businessweek. or bloomberg.com
This particular story was in the October 26 edition. Another interesting story included in this issue is the dilemma of buying medicines over seas and some of the additions to what are considered the primary ingredients (such as rat poison). In fact some were totally fake and did not in any way compare to the ingredients in the medicines they were suppose to be modeling.
I highly recommend this publication because it is current, timely and deals with subjects that could effect all of us. W.C. Kirby, Jr., Publisher
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BY ELAINE PASQUA
The Power of Bystander Intervention: You Can Make a Difference!
With the increase of sexual violence awareness and prevention on college campuses you might have heard the term bystander intervention. We can all step in to prevent sexual violence and keep each other safe in other situations. With alcohol consumption you can keep people out of harm’s way. For sexual violence, you can prevent a friend from experiencing the psychological scars that occur from such attacks or you can prevent a friend from having charges pressed against them. So what does bystander intervention look like? First of all, if everyone is wasted at a party, who can look out for one another? As alcohol floods the brain people lose their ability to hone in on social cues and they lose their instincts. It can start with designating people who will pledge to be spotters for the evening. They are not going to drink.
These spotters should step in when people are drinking too much and tell a person that it is time to switch to water, or they should take the keys away from someone so they will not harm themselves or innocent people on the road. They should not leave someone alone who is drunk. If a person is really disruptive or getting violent they should ask someone to escort them out of there and get them to safe place.
What is the connection of alcohol to sexual violence? In 80 to 90 percent of the cases one or both of the people are under the influence.
There are certain things to look for at a party that indicates something is headed in the wrong direction. First of all, the number one weapon of a sexual offender is alcohol. If you see someone who is feeding another person drinks to get them plastered, step in.
How many times have you have been at a party and you see someone who is wasted and another person is checking them out, almost preying on them? Eventually that person leads the wasted individual out of the room. Now what are most of the people thinking? They’re getting lucky! We need to look at this differently; that person’s so wasted, they can’t give consent! You want to break this up; it takes a little finesse.
Gather a few people together and advise them of the situation. Then divide and conquer. A couple people are going to go over to the potential perpetrator well before the victim is led out. They should strike up a casual conversation for the sake of distracting him. Meanwhile the rest of the group will go over to the potential victim and take her to a safe place.
Read your friends’ body language. You might see someone who is cornered by another individual. You can tell by the look on their face that they are not comfortable or happy to be there. Go over to them and use that little white lie, “You know what? I have been meaning to tell you
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something, all day but I keep forgetting.” Grab them by the hand and rescue them.
If you see a friend leading a drunken person out of the room, go to them and tell them that it is not cool. Let them know that they are setting themselves up for accusations of an incapacitated sexual assault. They might thank you later! Peer mediation and intervention is powerful and effective. It has been noted that students respond better to their peers than they do to adults. There are certain character traits that could send up a red flag that a person might be a potential sexual offender. You want to call them out on their behavior! Here is a list of some of those traits: They treat people like sexual objects, “Hey baby, looking good today!” They brag about how many people they’ve had sex with. They purposefully feed someone drinks. They invade someone’s personal body space, immediately touching them. They accuse a person of being uptight or prudish. They look distracted and don’t pay attention to the person they’re talking to. Look for upperclassmen who are trying to get the freshmen girls to a party. They’re often set up to have sex.
If you observe any of these behaviors talk to that person and express your concerns for them. Tell them that you don’t want them to get into a life-altering situation. Tell them that it’s not right; we need to have the integrity to do the right thing and not harm others. Go to parties together, stay together, and leave together. Keep an eye out for one another and keep each other safe. You have created a family on your campus; you owe this to your friends! Questions on college life? Email me at elaine@elainepasqua.com
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last week for three hours and it felt like I was missing a limb. I was in the psychotic state psychiatrists have labeled “Nomophobia” as in: no mobile phone phobia. True affliction. True story.) Drop me into a deep dark forest and I fear nutritional sustenance would be a colossal challenge, since all my hunting and gathering skills have been limited to food I have found on menus in restaurants, or in bags, boxes, and cans on the shelves of grocery stores. The exception might be fruit, as I usually keep my favorites, bananas and kiwi, in stock. However in all the time I have spent in a forest I can never recall seeing one banana tree (and I’m not even sure kiwis grow on trees). I have seen pecan trees, but that would make for a very limited diet.
By Steven Kent McFarlin (AKA Spanky)
I Will Survive Or Maybe Not
“No phone, no lights, no motor car, not a single luxury, like Robinson Crusoe, it's primitive as can be.” The Ballad of Gilligan’s Isle
A news story caught my attention stating that scientists believe modern man is physically inferior to prehistoric man. At first I thought how could this be? Prehistoric man did not have gyms with treadmills and hot yoga classes, or even a Shake Weight back in the cave. How could he possibly be physically superior without access to Slim Fast, Clif Bars, or gluten-free products?
This gave me pause to wonder just how I would hold up if all my modern conveniences were removed, and I was forced to become a freerange human released into the wild. This would be a formidable fate for me, since my idea of camping is a Holiday Inn. (I misplaced my phone 8 Campus aCtivities magazine®,
I’m sure there are abundant edible plants in every forest that I could survive on, but damn if I know which ones. I’m also sure there are poisonous plants in every forest, so the thought of playing “lets eat this and see if it kills me” is paramount to playing Russian Roulette with dinner. I suspect that prehistoric man assigned this task to the members of the tribe that were the bravest...or the dumbest. I know so little about plants that even if I managed to find a meal I would not know what kind of leaves to use in place of toilet tissue afterward, and there are some places on my body I do not want exposed to poison ivy.
So with my limited knowledge of botany I would be forced to rely on being a carnivore. I gave up red meat many years ago, and my present diet is limited to chicken, turkey, and fish. Once again, in all the time I have spent in a forest I can never recall seeing a wild chicken once, so that would not be an option. Although I have never
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seen one in person, I do know that wild turkey exist, because I have seen pictures of them on labels at the liquor store, but I am totally clueless how I would catch one. That leaves fish, and to be honest if I had to eat nothing but fish and pecans I would surly die...of boredom. Obviously I would have to add red meat back to my diet, and under those circumstances, would do so without hesitation. In fact, when faced with death by starvation I think I could consider cannibalism. Dinner, party of one, your table is ready.
Even if I did manage to find food, I would still have the challenge of finding shelter. I would take a clue from prehistoric man and try to find a cave to call home, however I fear any place worth living would already be inhabited by something with claws, teeth, fangs, or stingers, and I have already experienced more than my share of bad roommates in college. After giving it some thought, I have concluded that if you drop me into a forest it would not be long before I was buzzard bait. I do not believe I could survive. In fact, I do not believe my dog could survive. We have both been domesticated.
I must reluctantly admit that the scientists are probably correct. Modern man is inferior to prehistoric man. But take heart, for it is far better to be inferior...than prehistoric.
Steven Kent McFarlin (AKA “Spanky”) has been described by the press as a “campus entertainment icon.” He has been voted “Campus Comic of the Year” and the “Campus Performer of the Year” (LaffGuru.com). His credits include over fifty TV appearances, including: Showtime, Good Morning America, and The Late Show. You may contact him at standupcomic@live.com.
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1. TOM DELUCA
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TOM DELUCA::Tom was the very first act to be
featured on the cover of this new magazine that everyone was talking about. In 1991, he was probably the hottest act to take the stage and schools clamored for a chance to have him at their school . WHY? Because Tom presented hypnotism like no one else in the business. It’s a hilarious wild ride for the audience and a relaxing and often comforting yet mysterious adventure for those being hypnotized. Tom is a true professional and he manages the crowd and the volunteers on stage in a calm and soothing voice. Back then, Judy Brown of LA Weekly said, “I hate hypnotists, but even I can’t dislike Tom DeLuca with his Teddy Bear look, soft ‘trust-me’ voice and his demystifying of hypnotism. A sort of Penn & Teller of hypnotism, Deluca may well be the first truly hip hypnotist.”
ALUMNI YEAR: 1992, 1997
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BERTICE BERRY: She was black, bold and
over 21 and the hottest act to hit the campus market in years. She was a pd.D graduate in Sociology and a university professor. She is one heck of a performer. When she performs there is no pretense and no faking it. At that time she usually did a lecture in the afternoon and a comedy show at night and both were always well attended and even the lecture was humorous and interactive. Her lecture blended many serious incidents that happened to her personally but she turned each of these around with a humorous touch to bring home her message. One thing you can always count on with Bertice is interaction. Not only is it part of her show but it’s part of her life. Both the lecture and the comedy shows are hilarious and it helps teach students to laugh at themselves.
ALUMNI YEAR: 1992
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THE SPENCERS: In 1993, Kevin and Cindy Sp-
ncer won THREE of our magazine’s top awards. They won BEST Special Event, BEST Touring Show and BEST Novelty/Variety Show. Kevin started out as one of those everyday magicians but a couple of unforseen circumstances just made everything fall into place. Those circumstances made Kevin and Cindy a REAL team and resulted in one of the most sought-after, high tech illusion shows to ever hit the campus market. It wasn’t just luck because Kevin and Cindy are one of the hardest working teams to ever hit the stage. Their show is the result of practice and perfection. It is one in which every detail has been taken care of. To say that it is spectacular is an understatement. But it didn’t happen with a little magic dust, the Spencers have earned the reputation of one of the most highly regarded acts.
ALUMNI YEAR: 1993
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JAY MOHR: With a rapier wit and rapid fire de-
livery that belie his boyish good looks, Jay has emerged as one of today’s hottest comedic talents. A popular fixture in the 90’s on the campus circuit, he starred in the ABC sitcom, “Camp Wilder”, coproduced “Last Comic Standing” along with executive producer and agent, Barry Katz and of course was the less than honest agent in the movie Jerry McGuire. As Dorfman, the Wilder’s next door neighbor, Mohr brought his perfect timing to the character he describes as “slovenly, but sincere.” As a guest on almost all late night shows, Mohr comes off genuine and seriously funny. Campuses loved him because he was always up for a basketball game with the students and would come in early just to hang out.
ALUMNI YEAR:1994
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LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS: Campus Activi-
ties Magazine® was thrilled to be a part of a mission for Phillips. He began speaking engagements that contained not only information about his life in film but his fight to bring awareness to the Native American culture and the struggle these people experience. Even at the time this story and feature were done, Lou was an award-winning star of such films as La Bamba, Young Guns, Stand and Deliver, Disorganized Crime, Shadow of the Wolf and more that would follow. Part Cherokee himself, his presentation involved the Native American’s plight from personal experience, throughout his life to his work with the Native American Awareness organization, Winds of Life, which he was instrumental in helping found. A native of Arlington, Texas, Lou has been acting since he was in the sixth grade.
ALUMNI YEAR: 1993
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TRACI LORDS: There are three (3) issues of
Campus Activities Magazine® that have brought more than $100 each at auction. This issue with Traci Lords (only one copy left in the vault), The Bill Hicks issue (which was his last live interview before his death) and The Denny Dent issue which has become scarce since his passing.
The interview for this cover feature came as Traci was preparing for a film role that would make her a legitimate actress after three years as an adult film star. During her formative years, Traci was emotionally abused by her father. Made uncomfortable by her early physical development, he convinced her that she was “that kind of girl”. She studied at the Strassburg Institute and was cast in Roger Corman’s Not Of This Earth followed by John Waters’ Cry Baby.
ALUMNI YEAR: 1992
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BILL HICKS: Surprisingly on October 1, 1993, Bill
Hicks, after his12th appearance on the David Letterman Show became the first comedy act to be censored at the CBS Ed Sullivan Theatre (Where Elvis was censored in 1956- only being allowed to be seen from the waist up). Hicks was not allowed to be shown at all!
Bill Hicks was a thinker- a bit of a philosopher- and maybe a rebel of sorts. He believed that comedy should carry a message and it should be a learning experience. The San Francisco Chronicle at the time stated: “Love him or leave him, but listen to him.” The Los Angeles Times said “Truly funny original comedians are hard to find: funny comics with ideas should be put on the endangered species list. Bill Hicks is one such comic.” It was unknown if Bill knew his fate at the time of our interview but he gave us tons of thought-provoking material.
ALUMNI YEAR: 1994
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SANDRA BERNHARD: Bad For All The Right Rea-
sons was the headline for this story and it fits. Sandra doesn’t need any excuses for her behavior. Yeah, she’s been bad, but it has been for all the right reasons. With her mix of boldness, honesty and vulnerability, this innovative and visionary artist has undermined the mainstream and freed us from the conventional. She continues to evolve as an anti-icon for who free expression- artistically, spiritually- is everything.”When you’re 18, I don’t know if you really how to act, but I was never going to sit around and wait for someone to take care of me.” She began working during the day as a manicurist in LA. “ I think it is important that I took care of myself. I am very independent.” She never went to college at all but started performing in clubs. “ I met a lot of nice people along the way.” Her big break came in 1981 when she was cast with Robert DeNiro and Jerry Lewis in Kings of Comedy.
ALUMNI YEAR: 1996
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RENE HICKS: René always has had the reputation of
being hilariously funny and incredibly sincere. Her biography describes her perfectly: “limitless energy and an animated presence. But we thought it went much further than that. While she certainly can liven up any situation, there is always an intense feeling of humanity- a halo or glow of simply enjoying life and the desire to share it with others. She seems to connect with you in a way that you both understand. That is what makes her different. “When I graduated and became an accountant, I really didn’t like my job. During that time San Francisco was pretty much known as a comedy haven...Robin Williams and a lot of others got their start there. Back then they had open mic nights and my friends put up the money for me to go up on stage. I was actually funny doing stuff that just came to mind. After that there was no stopping me.”
ALUMNI YEAR: 1996
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RODNEY CARRINGTON: A knock-out success at
the Montreal Comedy Festival, Americans were soon learning what campus buyers knew all along...this Texan’s home-spun, rowdy comedy was kicking butt everywhere. “My wife is an Oklahoma native and I’m as East Texas native. I didn’t care much for school. No, I simply hated school. When I finished high school, I only went to college because my girlfriend was there. I think school made me physically sick. I got in my head I wanted to be an actor and one day I marched into the theatrical department and said ‘I want to be an actor!’ The guy that smiled at me, Mr. Caldwell, turned out to be one of my best friends in life.
At first I was stage shy. I was working out and had all that testosterone going on and had that ‘nobody can hurt me’ attitude. But a year later I had settled down and was in my first play, Noises Off. I got real great reviews.”
ALUMNI YEAR: 1997
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MIKE RAYBURN: Twice before. Mike had won En-
THE BACON BROTHER: We caught Kevin Bacon
tertainer Of The Year and 2001 would make it three times. ”Both Mike Cross and Mike Williams performed at my campus when I was in college. I was so taken with their performances that I knew immediately this was what I wanted to do. Obviously music is a huge part of what Mike does and his guitar version of “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” is legendary and almost always his closer because it is done with such perfection.
and his brother, Michael just as they embarked on a new musical career. They were looking to campus audiences to help launch their journey.
ALUMNI YEAR: 2001
ALUMNI YEAR: 1998
Mike’s music is a blend of all his music experiences wrapped up in personal comedic anecdotes and while he does a lot of parodies on songs of many popular recording stars and groups, his personal comedy songs are a reflection of his youth. Mike reveals, “I simply believe that this has been something I wanted to do and it fits into various markets very well.”
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It was on the night of December 3, 1997 that the Bacon Brothers performed on the “Tonight Show” and left millions of unsuspecting viewers in awe. On occasion celebrities may attempt to make the crossover to other areas but usually find making that transition is like trying to play in the NBA. Well Johnny Depp pulled it off and so did Elvis. In fact Kevin even shares some of Elvis’ strikingly familiar characteristics like a deep husky voice and dashing dance moves. Our staff writer, Jennifer Lester, spoke with Kevin just after the taping of the ”Tonight Show” and she said you could hear the twinkling of their eyes in his voice as he and Michael spoke about a “dream come true.”
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YOUR GUIDE TO AMERICA’S BEST CAMPUS ARTIST RATINGS HeRe is a COmpReHensive guiDe tO aLL aRtist RepORts suBmitteD Between sept 26, 2015 anD OCt 31 2015. OngOing RepORts wiLL Be puBLisHeD in suBsequent issues . ALL REPORTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON OUR WEBSITE campusactivitiesmagazine.com/arc/ THERE IS A DIRECT LINK TO THE REPORT FORM ON THE HOME PAGE. 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) aRtist(s) management; (6) agenCY COOpeRatiOn; (7) pROmOtiOnaL mateRiaLs pROviDeD. 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 (when available) anD tHe LOCatiOn On Campus wiLL FOLLOw tHe peRFORmanCe Date.
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COMEDY DERRICK KNOPSNYDER Neon Entertainment
Lake Erie College, Painesville, OH 10/23/14 22 LEC Morley Music Hall 5555-55 Derrick was extremely personable and seemed genuinely happy to be at Lake Erie College. His performance was gauged toward a college aged audience making the content appropriate. It was a pleasure having Derrick at Lake Erie College, and we look forward to working with him as well as Neon Entertainment in the future. Stephanie Johnson, Resident Director Niagara University, Niagara University, NY 10/07/15 65 Gallagher Center 5555-55 Derrick was extremely funny and kept the audience engaged! He got to know a little about our campus and student life prior to the show as he talked with and got to know some of the student volunteers working the event. He was very friendly and personable. He incorporated jokes that related to our campus, school, surrounding area, mascot, etc. which really got the audience laughing and feeling a part of the show! This is the second time we brought Derrick to campus because he was such a hit last year! I would highly recommend Derrick to any other school or organization event! He deserves to be recognized for his witty, quick talent! All around great show!! Carly Dunlap, Graduate Assistant of Campus Activities
ERIC O'SHEA Summit Comedy, Inc.
Saint Joseph's College of Maine, Standish, ME 09/25/15 100 The Chalet 5555555 Eric is one of, if not the best comedian in the college market. Always delivers an amazing show for our campus! Matt Gawel, Coordinator of Student Activities JOSH MCVICAR:THE TRICKSTER" Josh McVicar
LaGrange College, Lagrange, GA 10/07/15 200 Assembly Room 5555555 Our students loved this show. Josh kept our students fully engaged with entire time! They are begging to bring him soon! Thanks for an awesome show, Josh! Katie Mosley, Director of Student Involvement SAMMY OBEID Kirkland Productions
Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY 09/14/15 45 Little Theater 5555-5Sammy was a pleasure to work with. He asked if he could bring a friend to open up for him and the students were thrilled. He has a unique sense of humor that had even the most stoic students smiling. Amanda Cataldo, Assistant Director, Student Activities TEAM ROOTBERRY Everything But The Mime
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Seminole State College of Florida, Sanford, FL 09/29/15 350 Seminole State College, Fine Arts Concert Hall 5555555 The Team Rootberry performance was fantastic, we heard nothing but great feedback from the faculty and staff! Everyone had a great time, many participated and interacted with Team Rootberry throughout the show, it was very entertaining up until the very end! It was the perfect way to celebrate our 50th anniversary. Jonathan and Bill were amazing to work with and everyone absolutely loved the show!!! Everything But the Mime was great to work with, they were on top of every step of the planning process. Carla McCabe, Constituent Events Coordinator
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EH 440 Houla Entertainment
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 09/08/15 466 Ej Thomas Performing Arts Hall 5555555 This is the second time Eh440 has been to The University of Akron in the past year and they are incredible performers. They are the only people that I have seen get a standing ovation from our crowd both times they were here! Every single one of them is beyond talented. Their show is interactive, fun, filled with energy, and you can tell that they truly love their job. They are all have a very
kind, outgoing personality that makes creating relationships with them very easy. They are a lot of student's favorites on campus. Jen Vliet, RHPB President
Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD 09/01/15 135 Assembly Hall 5555545 Robert Cooper, Director of Student Activities and Greek Life PHILLIP FOX BAND Houla Entertainment
Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Texarkana, Texas 09/28/15 100 Front Lawn 5555555 Dustin Nix, Campus Activities Board President
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CRAIG KARGES Karges Productions
Regis University, Denver, CO 10/01/15 450+ Regis University Field House 5555-55 Craig is awesome. He is our preferred Family Weekend entertainer because he really engages and amazes an audience. A cut above everyone else on the college circuit, he is a master of his craft and students, staff and families walk away impressed by the quality of experiences that we give our students. He is a slam dunk for 400 plus attendance at a university of 1900 undergraduates. More than that though our students talk about
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what they saw for weeks afterwards which tells me that they are engaged in what he's doing. Finally, Craig is the consummate professional and really enjoyable, approachable, and engaging man. Students, staff and families like him and he's really easy to work with and relate to. David E. Law, Director of Student Activities Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA 10/03/15 150 Downs Auditorium 4555-55 Craig did an amazing job for our Family Day event. Timothy Butler, Associate Dean DR. JIM WAND Wand Enterprises
Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO 09/25/15 200+ Performing Arts Center 5555555 Morgan Glade, Director of Special Events ERIC MINA GP Entertainment
Alvernia University, Reading, PA 10/09/15 110+ Francis hall 5555555 Fantastic and original, got the crowd involved Whip and Nae Nae was on point Matthew Pyne, Social Media Manager
Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT 10/15/15 165 White Hall 5555555 An entertainer our campus has grown to love and expect. Someone that students truly do enjoy. Always a great night filled with tons of laughter. Eric does a phenomenal performance, I can't imagine bringing another Hypnotist because of how well our students respond to him. Jerry DeJesus, Programming Board President
Dalton State College, Dalton, GA 10/29/15 150 White hall 5555555 Eric was great! All of the students were 100%satisifed and can't wait to have him back! Shawn Ellis, Director of Cab FREDERICK WINTERS Bass/Schuler Entertainment
Central College, Pella, IA 09/26/15 300 Douwstra Auditorium 5555555 As a senior I have seen Fred Winters perform four times now, and each time has been original, new, and incredibly entertaining. He is a great performer to work with and I would recommend him to anyone looking for a fantastic hypnotist. Madison Gause, Campus Activities Board Event Leader MAD CHAD TAYLOR Bass/Schuler Entertainment
Gillette College, Gillette, WY 09/30/15 50+ Gillette College TEC 5555-55 Nicole Clark, Coordinator of Campus Life
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Sheridan College, Sheridan, WY 10/01/15 83+ Thorne-Rider Campus Center 4545554 Alex Hawkins, SC Activities Network Secretary Union College, Schenectady, NY 10/10/15 50 Memorial Chapel 5555-5hilarious and easy to work with! Caroline Hartnack, Programming Board Member MICHAEL KENT Fresh Variety
Millikin University, Decatur, IL 09/30/15 60 LRTUC 5555555 Very enjoyable! Tiffany Wilson, Homecoming Chair
Western New England University, Springfield, MA 10/02/15 213 Wood Auditorium 5555555 Friendly, efficient and fun! Nick Crocetta, Spirit and Homecoming Chairperson University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI 10/14/15 84 House of Maize and Blue 5555545 He was great. We appreciated the teaser. Dexter L. Overall, Coordinator of Diversity Programs RAN'D SHINE Everything But The Mime
Loras College, Dubuque, IA 10/03/15 300+ Homecoming walking around doing Magic 555555Elizabeth Fischer
Jamestown Community College, Jamestown, NY 09/30/15 93 Student Union 5555-33 Kim Irland, Director of Campus Life TEAM ROOTBERRY Everything But The Mime
Seminole State College of Florida, Sanford, FL 09/10/15 40 Student Center 5555555 We have been working with Team Rootberry for years. They are friendly, professional and engaging with the students. We love having them! Sabrina Deshner, Coordiantor, Student Life University of Delaware, Newark, DE 10/16/15 200 Perkins Student Center 5555555 Jonathan and Bill crushed it. Phenomenal. Tim Sumereau, Perkins Live: From Carinval to Carinval
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Pasco-Hernando Community CollegeEast, Dade City, FL 10/07/15 101 Pasco-Hernando State College 5555555 Ahmy S. Arca, Coordinator of Student Activities BRIAN GETZ Houla Entertainment
Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Texarkana, Texas 10/03/15 500 Bringle Lake East Parking Lot 5545555 Dustin Nix, Campus Activities Board President HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES ROHR Balloons
Bethany College, Lindsborg, KS 09/30/15 190 Bethany College Soccer Field 5555555 Brian and his staff were WONDERFUL and went above and beyond (excuse the pun) to satisfy our students. Rohr Balloons stayed later than their contracted time to be sure that all of our students got to go on a ride in the balloon. The students kept saying "cross that off my bucket list!" Brian has a great attitude and a warm personality that made the event even better! Emma Sawin (Dir. of Student Activities Board), Director of Student Activities Board PHOTO KEYCHAINS Kirkland Productions
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 10/05/15 200+ Student Union Building 5555-55 We love working with John, he is always polite and you know exactly what you will be getting when you hire him. In addition he worked with us to personalize the logo for our keychains. Jameson Nogowski, Graduate Assistant
SPEAKERS
AMBER GALLOWAY GALLEGO NMP Talent
Keuka College, Keuka Park, NY 09/25/15 20+ Geiser Refectory 5555-55 Amber was a fresh new performance that made for a truly enjoyable Friday night. She was absolutely cooperative and so gracious while staying here. As an ASL interpreting major, she is an amazing advocate and for those who knew nothing really about the Deaf Community, she provided necessary and factual information on how to bridge the gap between hearing and Deaf people. Her performance was informative and engaging. It was a new experience that I believe everyone enjoyed. I really enjoyed working with her. Sarah Hauser, Campus Activities Board
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ELAINE PASQUA Pasqua Productions, Inc.
University of NC Wilmington, Wilmington/NC 09/22/15 300+ UNCW - Hanover Gym 5555-5Elaine Pasqua was awesome, The feedback I have received from the Studentathletes was great. Elaine has a unique way in capturing her audience's attenuation. I would highly recommend her! Kristal Studer, Academic Coordinator/ Director of Student-Athlete Affairs
Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ 10/28/15 15 Student Recreation Center 5555555 Elaine Pasqua was great. I thought our players really learned a lot from her demonstrations and conversation. I would love to have her speak with our players again. Marlon Guild, Men's Basketball Assistant Coach JESSICA PETTITT Kirkland Productions
University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 09/18/15 150 Wilson Commons 4545554 Great experience working with Jessica...she did back-to-back sessions with us throughout the day, and the students gave great feedback on her training sessions. Several went to more than one session to hear her speak twice. John DiSarro, Director of Fraternity/Sorority Affairs SEX SIGNALS Catharsis Productions
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 09/13/15 400 Taper Hall @ USC 5545434 Great performance overall. I think this went very well. Daniel Wiener, Vice President of New Member Education
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The Kinsey Sicks: America's Hilarious “Dragapella” Campus Sweethearts
The Kinsey Sicks is one of a kind; this is not your typical barbershop quartet. This dynamic and hilariously talented foursome is the world's only drag queen a cappella group. Referred to as a Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet, they have written and starred in Vegas and Off Broadway hit shows, toured internationally, recorded 8 CD's and starred in 2 feature films. Over the years the Kinseys have performed at almost 140 campuses in forty states.
The first time I saw The Kinsey Sicks was in 2002 when they showcased at NACA Mid Atlantic. Immediately I was impressed by their exquisite dresses, whimsical wigs, and makeup that any girl would die for. Once they opened their mouths I was sold! Their original songs and parodies pushed the envelope to make us think and laugh, and their harmonies were the finest that I've heard. From that moment I became a die-hard fan and I see them whenever I can.
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The group started in San Francisco in 1993. Ben Schatz and four of his friends went to see Bette Midler in concert dressed up as the Andrews Sisters. During intermission someone asked them if they would sing at a future event. They sang the whole way home and continued until three in the morning. As Ben said, "We all had respectable jobs." That night changed their lives and The Kinsey Sicks was born with five members.
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There are now four members in the group. Each gal has her own distinct personality. Ben plays Rachel who I would liken to a Jersey girl. (I can say that because I grew up in Jersey) She is rough around the edges, has a mouth that would make a sailor blush, and she is definitely raunchy. Trixie, who is played by Jeff Manabat is stunningly beautiful. Men have actually remarked about her beauty to me. Trixie is elegant and is definitely a diva. Jeff is the third Trixie since the inception of the Kinsey Sicks. Trampolina is played by Spencer Brown. She is somewhat dim-witted, simple, and very silly. Spencer is the second Trampolina. Nathan Marten just replaced the original Winnie a year ago and is quite accomplished in filling her more prudish, obsessive, compulsive, and nitpicky shoes. Collectively they have years of musical and theater experience. Ben took theater classes from nursery school on. He received a law degree from Harvard and was working as an attorney on AIDS discrimination cases in San Francisco when the group formed. Jeff was the musical director of a national award-winning collegiate a cappella group from the University of California at Berkeley. Ben writes all of the lyrics for the original songs and parodies. He comes up with the tunes and sends them to Jeff who fine tunes them and composes the arrangements.
Spencer studied Musical Theater at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. He also works on some of the arrangements. Nathan who sings bass received his Masters in Voice from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. While they are musically talented, each one processes fine acting skills and they consistently remain in character. Remarkably, they live in distant cities from one other yet they are tight. They rehearse when they are on the road.
I recently spoke with Ben. The success and longevity of The Kinsey Sicks stems from their material, which is original, fun, and brings them pleasure. They are not packaging themselves to please others and that makes them more authentic. "We never said what should we do to be more successful. This group grew out of a friendship circle. We are not prepackaged or market driven. We want to be www.campusactivitiesmagazine.com
meaningful. We are a non-conventional voice and are unafraid and unapologetic about it." There's much pressure for people on campuses to take a safe route, which they don't. They encourage students to unapologetically take their own path and they spend a lot of time talking to students after the program. The Kinseys like to hear students' stories and encourage them, which is quite meaningful. Ben writes sexually explicit songs which college students love. "We are sexually unashamed in our lyrics," he stated. No topic is safe...corporate greed, cultural issues, feminism, diversity, political, silly, or "anything that pisses me off!" Their mission is to make people laugh, feel, think, and question. It's the perfect combination for the college experience. "Our goal is to sound as good as any a cappella group and to be as funny as any comedy troupe."
Laugh you will! I recently saw their new show Chicks with Shticks. The muscles on the back of my head and on my face were killing me from laughing so hard! Any friend whom I’ve taken to their show becomes a die-hard fan and they can't wait to see them again. Not only will you laugh at their shows, but their promotional material is equally as clever. Their website is a blast and Ben's unsubscribes at the bottom of their emails are the best I've encountered. They are witty, intelligent, and quite entertaining. I look forward to reading them with each new email.
The Kinseys' shows constantly change so their material remains fresh. They perform in my home area once a year. I have not seen the same show twice. They just don't sing. Each show has a story line where each gal's true personality comes through. Their hilarious holiday show is titled "Oy Vey in a Manger." In the coming presidential election year, the gals will be coming running as a Republican presidential candidate in "Electile Dysfunction."
Some might think that they are too controversial but the Kinseys encourage people from all walks of life to take a risk. They have performed in many rural, conservative areas where the audiences love them and want them back. Recently they performed in a small town in Kansas. They had no idea how well received they would be. People went crazy for them.
Numerous campuses have invited them back as many as five times. Ben refers to them as "repeat offendees". They appeal to the college market because there is no act out there like them. Ben said that they attract a wide range of students; those from the theater groups, the a cappella groups, LGBT groups, Asian and Jewish, or anyone who wants to be entertained and think. Often students pop their heads in during a show and stay for the rest of the performance. Not only do they entertain but they enrich the conversation on campus. Many who have seen them in college continue to follow them long after graduation.
Recently they performed at Albright College, a small Methodist-affiliated college of 1600 students in Reading, PA. Four hundred students attended. According to Tifffany Clayton, Coordinator of Multi- Cultural affairs, the students were pleasantly surprised and loved The Kinseys! They did not know what to expect from a dragappella group. There was a lot of laughter and Tiffany received great feedback. Ben noted that NACA rarely showcases openly LGBTQ entertainers. The Kinseys is one of the few acts that have been selected. They are unapologetically out. Many don't see the value, but this is an opportunity to provide support for those students who are gay or questioning, where the rates of depression are high. They also allow others to become comfortable with their own sexuality.
You can check out their hilarious parodies by viewing their videos at www.kinseysicks.com. Some of my favorites are, Putin In the Ritz, Crappy, Tranny Boy, I Will Swallow Him, We Arm the World, and I'm Dreaming of a Betty White Christmas. Then there are my favorite original songs, Get a Gun, Jerry's Song, and Things You Shouldn't Say. It's often said that laughter is the best medicine. If you want to provide relief from the day to day grind of studying with deep hearty laughter, open your students to a new perspective, and entertain them, look no further than The Kinsey Sicks!
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KRISTEN MERLIN (COUNTRY/POP): Kristen Merlin is an up and coming artist from Boston, MA. She has been taking the NorthEast by storm with her energetic performances and powerhouse vocals. She was on season 6 of NBC's Emmy awardwinning show THE VOICE and came in fourth overall. Her debut EP - Boomerang recently released and it soared to #2 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart. PRICE RANGE: $5001- $10,000 CO-OP PRICING AVAILABLE: YES AGENCY CONTACT: LEE MAYER HOULA ENTERTAINMENT• (865) 414-9266 AGENCY WEBSITE:houlaentertainment.com VIDEO AT: campusactivitiesmagazine.com
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JU-TUAN (FUSION): An alluring fusion of classic soul, folk, classic rock/pop, African and reggae. Based in Philadelphia, Ju-Taun has gained a lucrative following for their distinct quality of music. Their inherent love of music is personified throughout their songs and is not only a career for them but a way of life. The powerful sound of JuTaun captures the hearts of all audiences. PRICE RANGE: $1501-$2500 CO-OP PRICING AVAILABLE: YES AGENCY CONTACT: WALLY SAUKERSON WALLY’S WORLD OF ENT (800) 476-0442 AGENCY WEBSITE: houseowally.com VIDEO AT: campusactivitiesmagazine.com
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Eh440 (POP): Eh440 was named the #1 touring act of 2015 by Campus Activities Magazine, and were given a perfect score! “Eh440 received the first standing ovation that I have ever seen at The University of Akron!" “Eh440 were wonderful! They were all a pleasure to work with an our students loved the show” - Univ of Kentucky PRICE RANGE: $2501- $5,000 CO-OP PRICING AVAILABLE: YES AGENCY CONTACT: LEE MAYER HOULA ENTERTAINMENT• (865) 414-9266 AGENCY WEBSITE:houlaentertainment.com VIDEO AT: campusactivitiesmagazine.com www.campusactivitiesmagazine.com
RHETT PRICE (POP/CLASSICAL): Rhett Price has gone from homeless to YouTube sensation in a short period of time. He's been featured in Huffington Post, Boston Globe and Seventeeen Magazine, and has appeared on stage with Machine Gun Kelly and The Maine. His latest album "Kesha's Mom" debuted on the Billboard classical chart in 2015. PRICE RANGE: $1501- $2,500 CO-OP PRICING AVAILABLE: YES AGENCY CONTACT: MATT RAFAL • (617) 823-1265 DEVELOPING ARTIST MANAGEMENT AGENCY WEBSITE: developingartist.com matt@developingartist.com VIDEO AT: campusactivitiesmagazine.com
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EPPIC (RAP): EPPIC is a rapper and songwriter. His powerful lyrics and melodic sounds make him a breath of fresh air in hip hop. Over 140,000 subscribers and 8 million YouTube views, he has toured the US and Europe and supported pop star, Jason Derulo and Lindsey Stirling. Eppic is a breath of fresh air and continues to stay true to his faith.
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MATTHEW SCHULER (POP): Matthew Schuler's blind audition on NBC The Voice broke the record for the fastest 4-chair turn in the show's history, which ultimately led to joining team Christina Aguilera. His rendition of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah hit #1 on the iTunes Charts and #40 on the Billboard Charts. Matthew is currently pursuing a career in music and acting. PRICE RANGE: $5001- $10,000 CO-OP PRICING AVAILABLE: YES AGENCY CONTACT: LEE MAYER HOULA ENTERTAINMENT• (865) 414-9266 AGENCY WEBSITE:houlaentertainment.com VIDEO AT: campusactivitiesmagazine.com
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THE BURGEONING (BAND):With mysteriously powerful lyrics, edgy guitar rhythms, tough bass lines, tasteful melodies, and epic drum beats; The Burgeoning created an “Adventurous” indie rock band. Heavily influenced by British Indie-Rock as well as other genres. They continue to have many collaborations with GONZ creating a new sound from the mix of Indie and Hip-Hop.
RAQUEL COLE: Growing up RAQUEL COLE was attracted to wide-raging influences that encompassed John Mayer's bluesy sounds, Bryan Adam's genius lyrics, and Shania Twain's pop-country tunes. When she was nine her dad bought Raquel her first guitar and it grew from there. Her song, "It's For Real This Time" was recently featured on Sirius/ XM's The Highway.
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CUPID:"Cupid Shuffle" is a song by Cupid from his 2007 studio album Time for a Change. It has spawned a popular line dance and has drawn a lot of comparison to DJ Casper's "Cha Cha Slide." The song and dance are featured in a scene at the end of the film Jumping the Broom.This song appears in Dance Central 3 as the 2000s dance craze.This song is used as a dance craze of the contestants of Philippine talent search "Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break" in 2012. PRICE RANGE: $5001- $10,000 CO-OP PRICING AVAILABLE: YES AGENCY CONTACT: LEE MAYER HOULA ENTERTAINMENT• (865) 414-9266 AGENCY WEBSITE:houlaentertainment.com VIDEO AT: campusactivitiesmagazine.com
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DOMO: DOMO appeared on The Voice Season 3 Team CeeLo and was a contestant on MTV’s Americas Best Dance Crew. Some notable credits include commercials like NIKE, Lucille Roberts, NAIR, Cervarix, and NBA. She has shared the stage with Missy Elliot, RedFoo (LMFAO), Busta Rhymes, Usher, Rick Ross, and Sean Kingston. She has headlined her own tour in Asia. PRICE RANGE: $2,501- $5,000 CO-OP PRICING AVAILABLE: YES AGENCY CONTACT: LEE MAYER HOULA ENTERTAINMENT• (865) 414-9266 AGENCY WEBSITE:houlaentertainment.com VIDEO AT: campusactivitiesmagazine.com
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EPIC RAP BATTLES (ERB):With an average of 30 million views per upload totaling over 1 billion views in all, ERB is number #1 most viewed viral series in the world on an episode per episode basis. ERB has accrued 3.3 million subscribers on Youtube in less than a year making it the 25th most subscribed youtube channel in the world. ERB was featured in: The Wall Street Journal, Entertainment Weekly, USA Today and many more
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HARRY AND THE POTTERS: This punk rock band brings fan fiction to a whole other level -They can’t fly but they can jump really high -Harry Potter fans will enjoy the lyrics and references to the books. -Harry Potter haters will just enjoy the music -Perfect headliner for a Harry Potter themed event
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Top Ten Actors Who Always Die OnScreen
As we were searching for videos of acts featured in this and upcoming magazines to load on our website for you, we were directed to watchmojo.com, an incredibly interesting channel on YouTube. It is the 7th largest channel on YouTube in the world with nearly 10 million subscribers. WatchMojo publishes Top 10 Pop Culture lists on infotainment with a variety of categories. The one we are sharing with you today is “Top Ten Actors Who Always Die OnScreen. The WatchMojo video link is on our website. ARTIST REPORTS CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BAD SHOW AND A GREAT SHOW. ALWAYS REPORT ON EVERY ACT.
TOP TEN ACTORS WHO ALWAYS DIE ONSCREEN
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
BRUCE WILLIS DANNY TREJO LEONARDO DiCAPRIO GARY OLDMAN STEVE BUSCEMI MICKEY ROURKE GARY BUSEY ROBERT De NIRO JOHN HURT SEAN BEAN
The MoJo Video gives you reasons for each selection and history on each candidate.
Some Other Top Ten Lists You will find from WatchMojo.com: Top 10 Infamous Historical Executions Top 10 James Bond Moments Top10 Hated Disney Animated Shows Top 10 Traditional Halloween Costumes Top 10 Scariest Movie Witches Top 10 Trailers That Ruined Movies Top 10 Cartoon Ensemble Casts Top 10 Scary Video Game Bosses Top 10 YouTube Parody Channels Top 10 Panic! of the Disco Songs Top 10 Worst Singers Top 10 Gruesome TV Deaths Top 10 Goosebumps Episodes Top 10 James Bond Facts Top 10 Needlessly Sexualized Female Movie Characters The lists go on and on. Check them out for yourself.
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