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Annual Entertainment Showcase and
Customer Appreciation Event
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Paramount Theater, St. Cloud, MN
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Program begins at 7:30 sharp!
Consider this your invitation to attend our annual Entertainment Showcase and Customer Appreciation Event on Thursday, April 24, 2008 beginning at 7:30 p.m.
If you plan special events in your organization, you know that expectations are high. The people that matter most to your organization are gathered in one room and you want them to laugh, relax, and network. You want them to have fun. You know that if the audience is enjoying themselves, the rest will fall into place.
We present our annual Entertainment Showcase as a good event planning tool for you, because we understand your role. And, of equal importance, because we appreciate you, we do our best to make sure that our showcase is not only informative, but FUN!!!
Please join us on April 24. You, our clients, are the people that matter most to our organization. And we, too, want to gather you in one room. We want you to laugh, relax, and network. We want you to have fun. We know that if you enjoy yourselves at our showcase, you will enjoy yourselves at your event.
Because space is limited and this is a popular event, we do need to have you register in order to attend. You can also register on-line now by clicking here.
This year's scheduled entertainers include:
Slip Twister, Variety Trio
 Slip Twister came into existence purely to make great music that feeds off their audience. Slip Twister is armed and ready to entertain anyone, anywhere, at anytime. This three piece variety trio will knock your socks off!
In 1997 Slip Twister guitarist Paul Diethelm caught the ear of blues/rock phenomenon Jonny Lang. Lang offered Diethelm a full-time position in his band and thus began an exciting eight years of touring the world. He appeared with Lang multiple times on national T.V. shows hosted by Letterman, Leno, and O'Brien and shared the stage with rock and blues legends Aerosmith, B.B King, Sting and the Rolling Stones. Diethelm's song writing skills were also recognized and acclaimed as he landed the hit single title track on Jonny Lang's platinum selling and Grammy nominated release "Wander this World". In 2002, Diethelm was nominated for a MN Music award in the "Best Guitarist" category, and is regularly sought after as a studio player; appearing on tracks with Eric Clapton, B.B King and Jimmy Vaughan.
Jay O'Donnell (drums, vocals), Mike Zeleny (bass, vocals) and Paul Diethelm (guitar, vocals) have the uncanny ability to disarm a room, get people involved, and get the party started.
Aerial Emery, Hula Hooper
 Being a “circus freak” has catapulted a 16 year-old Aerial Emery into the ring and onto the stage. She has performed at the Minnesota State Fair with Governor Tim Pawlenty; she has strutted her stuff at the Theatre de la Jeune Lune as well as the Southern Theater; and she’s entertained crowds at the Mall of America, Bryant Lake Bowl, and Spam Jam in Austin, MN. Aerial’s display of hula-hoop expertise will amaze you; it’s definitely not the kind of hula hoop you practiced as a child!
Aerial began studying circus arts at age four, and in 2007 won a spot touring with the award-winning Circus Smirkus, a Vermont-based youth circus, and the only one of its kind in the country to travel with its own European-style big top tent.
“My life’s a circus,” says Aerial. “I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Tuey, Comic Stunt Juggler
 In short, Tuey's unique likable style and eclectic blend of juggling stunts and humor immediately wins the affection and enthusiasm of audiences everywhere!
The physical skill and coordination Tuey displays on stage is of a level rarely seen in juggling shows. His tricks run the gamut. But, as we all know, mouth-gaping skill and mind boggling tricks mean absolutely nothing without stage presence and, most importantly, humor. Tuey has both. Audiences love his unassuming friendly style, and the only thing they do more than applaud during his show... is laugh.
Tuey can perform his act in sign language, for deaf and hard of hearing audience members, but most of all, Tuey's show is just plain awe-inspiring!
"Modern people, TV-addled, sensation-drenched, hard to engage. Right? Two minutes into Tuey's act they were goggling like tots, mouth slack. Groundlings, they used to call them. The people who can't marveling at those who can."
--St. Paul Pioneer Press
C. Willi Myles - Stand-up Comedian
 What happens when you take a guy from Alabama and you move him up to Minnesota and let him experience his first winter including ice fishing? One thing that happens for sure is a lot of laughs and a unique look at living in the Midwest.
The best thing about C. Willi Myles' show is that it is TRUTHFULLY FUNNY! With extremely funny non-offensive stories and jokes, Willi makes everybody laugh.
C. Willi Myles takes everyday life challenges and applies the humor to them. He has opened for many of the top musical and comedy acts throughout the country and performs regularly on cruise ships and at casinos and in concert with some of the biggest names in entertainment.
Why is Willi in such demand? His take on life is one of abundance, and he is able to take all of the ordinary, every-day details of life and put a humorous spin on them. Willi's show is story-telling at its most humorous!
James Wedgwood, Comic Ventriloquist
 James uses both traditional comic ventriloquism along with cutting-edge props and skills to create a unique show full of laughs and audience participation. James' show is a variety show in and of itself. He makes virtually everything talk from a variety of great characters to purses, brooms, bottles, and audience members (yes, they open their mouth and he puts in the words). Game shows, tap-dancing, singing (without moving his lips!) and much more are all part of the fun.
James is a true professional and a wonderful option for corporate events and fairs and festivals and other special events. He can tailor his show to whatever the age and make-up of the particular audience. He truly is that good!
"I have received numerous compliments that this was the best entertainment we've offered in our 10 years of our annual Christmas parties. Hats off to you!
--Charter Bank
Vicky Emerson, Pianist/Singer/Songwriter
 Vicky's show incorporates awesome music and the audience into the show, but the best moments come from the interaction with the audience. It is amazing to discover the inner ham that resides in every organization.including the boss.
Armed with a beautiful voice, a keyboard, a guitar and a smile that will warm a cold Minnesota day, award-winning singer/songwriter Vicky Emerson will win over your event with music and laughter. She has captivated audiences all over the nation with her winning combination of great songs and hilarious stories from the road that turn your evening into an upbeat fun-filled musical/comedy experience. Vicky loves getting the crowd into the act and when audience members become the star, the results are always entertaining. She can tailor her act for any crowd and always adds a personal touch to every show.
Vicky loves to share music and laughter with people. In her words, It doesn't get any better than that.
"I am struck by your talent.
--Don Shelby, WCCO
Gordy Pratt, the Original Fabulous One Guy
 Gordy Pratt is a singer, a songwriter and a funny man who can get your group laughing. Gordy has been performing for a long time and has one of those personalities that as soon as you meet him you like him. He's been called the Victor Borge of the Guitar. Classically trained in New York, San Francisco, and London, audiences are amazed is that one guy playing one guitar? How do you combine Bach and Bluegrass? Make Mozart funny? Flamenco? You've got to see it to believe it. If you need some music, some charm, and some wit at your next, a show by Gordy Pratt just might fit the bill.
"Your performance was exceptional! As an event organizer I cannot tell how much I appreciate being assured that I can sit back and enjoy that part of the convention."
--Society of Professional Land Surveyors
We know we have awesome clients and we thank you for working with us! Please join us at this year's Entertainment Showcase. We're confident that you will enjoy the show as well as get ideas that will make your next meeting, party, festival, retreat, or other special event more fun and more memorable.
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