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The Prouty is northern New England's largest family-friendly fundraising event combining cycling, walking, rowing, golf and more to raise funds and awareness for life-saving research and critical patient and family support services at Dartmouth Cancer Center. The event is coming Saturday July 12th and the goal is to raise $10 million dollars. Jaclynn Rodriguez, Executive Director of Development at the Dartmouth Cancer Center, joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to discuss The Prouty which began back in 1982 and how listeners can still sign up at The Prouty dot org. for the event.

The Ogunquit Playhouse presents the Broadway musical Guys and Dolls now through July 19th at the Playhouse located on Route 1 in Ogunquit Maine. Maria Bilbao who plays Sarah Brown and Bianca Marroquin who takes on the role of Adelaide joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to chat about this classic hit from Broadway now at Ogunquit. For tickets, log on to ogunquit playhouse dot org.

From the hearts and minds of Stephen King and Mike Flanagan comes THE LIFE OF CHUCK, the extraordinary story of an ordinary man. Kate Siegel is an American actress and screenwriter and one of the stars of THE LIFE OF CHUCK and she joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to chat about the new movie in theaters now.

In the 1970s, Record Plant Studios was at the heart of the largest boom in record production in music history. Founded in 1968 by charismatic audio engineer Gary Kellgren and ace businessman Chris Stone, and with complexes in New York, Los Angeles, and Sausalito, and a fleet of remote recording trucks, Record Plant was everywhere there was music. In 1976 alone, the studio produced three No. 1 albums: Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life, the Eagles' Hotel California, and Fleetwood Mac's Rumours. Written by veteran music journalists Martin Porter & David Goggin the fast-paced and engrossing new book BUZZ ME IN: Inside the Record Plant Studios tells the incredible story of the evolution of the studios tape by tape. Both Martin and David joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to discuss the new book.

George Takei is a civil rights activist, social media superstar, Grammy-nominated recording artist, New York Times bestselling author, and pioneering actor whose career has spanned six decades. He has appeared in more than 40 feature films and hundreds of television roles, most famously as Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek, and he has used his success as a platform to fight for social justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and marriage equality. Takei joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to discuss his latest book entitled " It Rhymes With Takei."

Scarborough Maine resident and author Travis Kennedy has launched his first novel, the satirical memoir, "The Whyte Python World Tour." Travis sat down with Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to chat about the new book. Writer Travis Kennedy will also visit the Country Bookseller in Wolfeboro, NH on Saturday June 28th from 4-6pm to present his new novel.

Comedian Lisa Lampanelli is back. and she's got opinions. Comedy's former Queen of Mean may not be a licensed therapist, but that's never stopped her from dishing out advice. So, after years of roasting celebs (and herself), the retired insult comic has decided it's time for her to help you shrink your problems, roast your bad decisions, and help you get your actual s**t together. in a new podcast called " SHRINK THIS." Lisa joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to chat about her style of comedy and the new podcast.

Dionne Warwick is a 6-time Grammy winning singer, an actress and television host. She rose to fame in the 1960's for her soulful R & B and pop sound and for her collaborations with Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Now in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Dionne Warwick joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to talk about her musical career and a special one night only concert coming up in New York City.

DAVID FOSTER is one of the most illustrious composers of our time. With 16 Grammy Awards, including three for Producer of the Year, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe, and Three Oscar nominations for "Best Original Songs," Foster has earned a reputation as a keen spotter of new talent, playing a key role in the discovery and career launches of Celine Dion, Josh Groban, and Michael Bublé. Few other individuals can claim to have their fingerprints on more major moments in all of popular music than DAVID FOSTER. He has created hit songs for a diverse array of artists including Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, Chicago, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind Fire, Tony Braxton, Natalie Cole, Michael Bolton, Seal, Chaka Khan, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Hall Oates, Brandy, 'N Sync, Boz Scaggs, and Gloria Estefan. David joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to talk about his summer concert tour with Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti and the release of the original cast album of BOOP! THE MUSICAL.

After the death of a close friend at seventeen, Tom Turcich resolved to make the most out of life; to travel and be forced into adventure; to experience and understand the world. On April 2nd, 2015, he set out to see it all-one step at a time. The World Walk is the emotional and exhilarating story of the tenth person and first dog to walk around the world. Together, Turcich and his dog, Savannah, covered twenty-eight thousand miles over the course of seven years. Through deserts, jungles, cities, and mountains, Turcich meditated on what's important in life and took lessons from cultures around the globe. Tom joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to chat about the book and his journey around the world.

Anthony Ejarque, the Executive Director and Producing Artistic Director of the Rochester Opera House joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to talk about the upcoming theatrical and musical productions at the Opera House this summer and the state of the local arts in New Hampshire.

For the first time, Lisa Pratta shares her story of going undercover as a whistleblower at a Big Pharma company and standing up to systemic corruption, greed, and harassment-all while caring for her special needs son as a single mother. When Lisa Pratta started her career as a pharmaceutical sales representative, she had no idea of the industry's depravity, and the endemic sexual harassment, bribery, and fraud she witnessed only got worse over time. Lisa is the author of False Claims: One Insider's Impossible Battle Against Big Pharma Corruption.

Jeffrey Seller is one of the most successful American producers of our time. He produced the Tony Award-winning musicals Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights, and Hamilton. His shows have garnered twenty-two Tony Awards, including four for Best Musical, and his Broadway productions and tours have grossed over $4.6 billion and reached more than 43 million attendees. Jeffrey is the only producer to have mounted two Pulitzer Prize-winning musicals-Hamilton and Rent. He also revolutionized theater accessibility with the $20 ticket lottery for Rent, making theater affordable for all. THEATER KID is a coming-of-age tale from one of the most successful American producers of our time, Jeffrey Seller joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to talk about live theater and his latest book.

In a career spanning sixty years, concert promoter and impresario Ron Delsener was the name behind virtually every major contemporary music concert in New York City for generations. From promoting the Beatles at Forest Hills Tennis Stadium, to bringing David Bowie to Carnegie Hall and Patti Smith to the Palladium, to somehow convincing Simon and Garfunkel to bury the hatchet and play the biggest concert of all time in Central Park, Ron Delsener was behind it all. Through a portrait of a mercurial and relentless showman, Ron Delsener Presents takes us behind-the-curtain through the last half century of the live music business, chronicling the tactics that drove live performance from disorganized, low-fi nightclubs to international tours, arenas, stadiums, and, eventually, into a global empire. Jake Sumner, director of the new documentary on concert promoter Ron Delsener joine Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center.

The Ogunquit Playhouse opens its 2025 summer season with the hit musical " Come From Away" now through June 14th at the Playhouse on Route 1 in Ogunquit Maine." Come From Away" is a musical based on the events in the Newfoundland town of Gander during the week following the September 11th attacks. It is a fascinating true story with a beautiful musical soundtrack. Actors David Benoit and Erica Spyres joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to talk about the story which became a hit Broadway musical.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Newt Gingrich takes readers and listeners inside what he calls the most significant political comeback in American history and explains where the Trump movement goes from here in a new book entitled Trump's "Triumph: Amerca's Greatest Comeback." The former Speaker of the U.S. House joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center.

Comedian Gregg Warren joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to chat about his new standup comedy special "The Champ" streaming for free on Youtube. Gregg brings his summer comedy tour to Portland Maine at the Empire Comedy Club August 29th and 30th.

Jude Warne was born and raised in Manhattan, amidst two parents who were (and still are) rock 'n' rollers, so she believes very strongly in the power and importance of rock 'n' roll and high-quality music and art criticism, Her latest book is about singer Boz Scaggs. According to Jude, Boz Scaggs has always been a musical artist of complexity. The new book is called LOWDOWN: THE MUSIC OF BOZ SCAGGS and is out now. Jude joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center.

Niall Harbison is a street dog rescuer based in Thailand. Originally from Dublin, Niall moved to Thailand after selling his very successful marketing and PR company. He now lives in the countryside where he spends his days feeding and looking after the thousands of street dogs he comes across. His first book Hope: How Street Dogs Taught Me the Meaning of Life went on to become an international bestseller. His second book is called TINA: The Dog That Changed the World and Niall joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to chat about the new book.

In their first ever feature documentary nearly sixty years after they met as teenagers before the British Invasion music scene, THE ZOMBIES tell their story of navigating the tumultuous music industry over the decades and making one of the most influential albums of all time, Odessey and Oracle. "She's Not There" made them the first British band after The Beatles to reach #1 in the US. After years of touring and many missteps in the 60s, sadly the band missed out on their biggest moment yet, when "Time of the Season" hit #1 and became a global success, inspiring new generations each year. The band looks back on their journey, where true friendship led them to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Joining Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center was Colin Blunstone of The Zombies and Robert Schwartzman, producer and director of the new documentary "Hung Up On A Dream: The Zombies Documentary. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JctjMqtsFsU