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Get ready for a night of non-stop laughs at the Smiles for Sweetser Comedy Show with four of New England's best comedians Friday night October 24th at 7pm (Doors open at 6:30pm) at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland Maine. Tickets available at comedytickets.org and every ticket helps Sweetser provide vital mental health care and resources to Maine families. Sweetser envisions a world where mental health stigma is eliminated and access to treatment and recovery is possible for all. Justin Chenette from Sweetser joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to discuss the mental health crisis, the solutions, and how this incredible evening of comedy will create a huge meaningful impact for so many.

Wallis Day is a talented and captivating actress who continues to mesmerize audiences with her roles on both the big and small screen. She can now be seen in the long-awaited reboot of the movie Red Sonja, now available on digital and on-demand including Apple,and Amazon. The actress joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to talk about Red Sonja.

Singer/Songwriter Lee Greenwood has won numerous industry awards throughout his long musical career. Today, he chatted with Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center regarding brand new music which is out now on a new album entitled REAGAN: Songs Inspired By The Film. Lee's newly released song " Start The World Over Again" was co-written with the late President Ronald Reagan and record producer Mike Curb.

More than 100 movies are going to be featured at the upcoming New Hampshire Film Festival. The event runs Thursday October 16th through Sunday October 19th at various venues around downtown Portsmouth including the historic Music Hall. Organizers claim this year's lineup features films that will challenge, inspire and spark conversation. They include movies starring Hollywood A-listers like George Clooney, New Hampshire's own Adam Sandler and Ethan Hawke. The Music Hall's cinema curator Mark Pruett joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to chat about the 2025 NH Film Festival. Log on to NH Film Festival dot com for the complete schedule of movies, panels and after-parties. https://youtu.be/sVuB4EZwjxo?si=URdAJJzb97rrgtXn

Conflict journalist and humanitarian James W. Foley was kidnapped by ISIS, held hostage, and brutally murdered in 2014. Jim embodied an unwavering commitment to press freedom. His work illuminated the life, dignity, and suffering of every individual, regardless of background or nationality. In its 11th year, the Freedom Run/Walk is held at the James W. Foley Community Center in Rochester, NH on Saturday October 18th. Amy Coyne, who is the Director of Corporate and Community Relations at the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to chat about the benefit run and the Foundation.

Up All Night, the cult-favorite late-night movie showcase hosted by Rhonda Shear that lit up USA Network from 1989 to 1998, is making its long-awaited return.The revival comes through a partnership between Shear Enterprises, LLC and Kings of Horror, a streaming platform with over 1.5 million subscribers. The new Up All Night once again hosted by Rhonda Shear premieres October 25-just in time for Halloween-with monthly specials to follow featuring surprise celebrity guests. Viewers can watch at www.kingsofhorror.com. Rhonda Shear joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to talk about Up All Night returning again.

Yachtley Crew is the nation’s #1 Yacht Rock band. They are often referred to as “The Titans Of Soft Rock”• Yacht Rock is a fairly recently coined term for the revival of the soft rock and top shelf hits of the late 70’s to the early 80’s.. Although just about everyone appreciates how ridiculous it is to sing along at the top of your lungs to “Brandy”, “Africa” or “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)”, they are perfect examples of the recent rediscovery of music from that era. Yachltey Crew is currently touring the country on their “Seas The Night Tour” and will be appearing at the Music Hall in Portsmouth on Friday night October 24th. Tommy Buoy (aka: Thomas Gardner) is the guitarists for Yachtley Crew and he joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center.

At a time when college students and their parents often question the “return on investment” from humanities courses, accomplished feature writer and English professor Carlo Rotella invites us into the minds of a group of skeptical first-year students who are ultimately transformed by a required literature class. In WHAT CAN I GET OUT OF THIS?: Teaching and Learning in a Classroom Full of Skeptics Carlo follows thirty-three students through his class to provide an intimate look at teaching and learning from their perspectives as well as his own. Carlo joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to chat about the new book and today's college students.

CNN anchor and chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper joined the network in January 2013. Tapper currently anchors a two-hour weekday program, The Lead with Jake Tapper, which debuted in March 2013. He has hosted CNN's Sunday morning show, State of the Union, since June 2015. In April 2021, he became the lead anchor for CNN for Washington, D.C. events. #1 New York Times bestselling author and CNN anchor Jake Tapper's new book RACE AGAINST TERROR is a riveting look at the toll that war takes on the (mostly very young/inexperienced) soldiers, and civilians alike, and the enormous sacrifices our vets make. Jake joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to chat about his new book, all based on a true story.

Deidre Hall is an icon in the world of television, both daytime and primetime. Having performed in over 5,000 episodes as the beautiful, wise, and sometimes even demonic (literally and figuratively) "Dr. Marlena Evans" on Days of our Lives since originating the role in 1976. Hall has been adored by fans worldwide for generations as one of the world's most recognized and filmed faces. And now, DAYS OF OUR LIVES, her ionic show, has been inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame. Deidre joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to chat about the show and her acting career.

New York Times bestselling author Bill Janovitz delivers the definitive story of The Cars, one of the most popular, beloved, and influential bands to emerge from New Wave-with a foreword by Cars keyboardist Greg Hawkes.The Cars formed in the late 1970s as an alliance of five journeymen musicians with roots in Maryland, Ohio, New York, and New England. They had each performed in a series of bands before finding one another-along with the right sound at the right time. That sound, soon fortified by their iconic imagery, turned them into Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. Biographer, critic, and musician Bill Janovitz explores the musical, cultural, and commercial impact of the band with articulate and knowing insights. Bill joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to chat about the new book The Cars: Let The Stories Be Told

Tony-Award winner MIRIAM SILVERMAN, star of new sci-fi thriller MOTHERLAND joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to chat about the new movie which is in select theaters and On-Demand. Miriam Silverman won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her critically-acclaimed performance as "Mavis" in the Broadway production of THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW,

Focusing on the Cardinals and Yankees and their dramatic seven-game battle in the 1926 World Series, “BASEBALL IN THE ROARING TWENTIES: The Yankees, the Cardinals, and the Captivating 1926 Season,” by Thomas Wolf tells the story of key players such as Babe Ruth and Rogers Hornsby, the Negro Leagues season, and how baseball and the inextricably linked aspects of American life—Prohibition, the Jazz Age, and the rise of sports gambling—converged that year. Author Thomas Wolf joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to chat a little baseball.

The 1950s ushered in a new style of music - “Rock and Roll”. And there was no one bigger or better than Elvis Presley. You could argue he became the world’s first superstar, and for a time, he was the undisputed King of Rock and Roll. Then, in 1964, four British lads from Liverpool changed everything when they landed in New York City, and turned the world on its head. The Beatles performance on The Ed Sullivan show in 1964 changed the musical landscape forever. And Elvis Presley certainly took notice. A chance for them to meet seemed like destiny. " When Elvis Met The Beatles" at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit Maine is the world premiere musical telling that historical story. Actor Daniel Durston, who portrays Elvis, joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to talk about The Beatles and Elvis.

Gary Myers is a long time NFL insider who has covered the NFL for over 40 years. His newest book is out now and is a unique and unparalleled look into the nature and relationship of two of the pillars of the NFL's greatest dynasty, the 2001-2018 New England Patriots. The book is called Brady vs. Belichick: The Dynasty Debate. Gary joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to chat about the two pillars in the greatest NFL dynasty.

Daniel Pollack-Pelzner has written about theater and contemporary culture for The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and The New York Times. Born and raised in Oregon, he teaches theater history at Portland State University and is the scholar-in-residence at the Portland Shakespeare Project..His latest book is about Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) " The Education of An Artist." The book is an intimate and captivating exploration of Lin-Manuel Miranda's artistic journey, revealing how the creator of the Broadway musicals Hamilton and In the Heights found his unique voice through bold collaborations, redefining the world of musical theater. Daniel joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to chat about the new book.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra is getting set for their 2025 Holiday tour this year featuring " Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO & More." The tour will perform 106 concerts in 64 cities in 48 days and will be in New Hampshire at the SNHU Arena in Manchester on Friday November 28th for two shows at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets are already on sale. Jeff Plate, drummer and original member of TSO joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to chat about the tour and the incredible music of TSO.

Randy West came to a career in television armed with the classic sensibilities and professionalism learned from his mentor, first generation broadcaster Johnny Olson. Randy was initially behind radio microphones while still in his teens, advancing to TV announcing in 1988 on Group W's Hour Magazine with Gary Collins. The long list of programs that followed paired Randy with Ryan Seacrest, Dick Clark, Wink Martindale, Chuck Woolery, Bob Eubanks, Howie Mandel, Ray Combs, Marc Summers, Jerry Springer, Ben Stein and many other iconic television personalities. Longtime TV announcer Randy West has written a new book entitled TV Inside-Out. TV INSIDE-OUT is a feast for readers who thrive on backstage stories. It is a smorgasbord of showbiz flukes, flakes, feuds and felonies. A thirty-year industry veteran, television announcer and actor, Randy West, has broken the silence surrounding dozens of surprising-sometimes shocking- mostly-untold stories of celebrity dysfunction. Randy joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to discuss his career and the new book.

Jeanne Shaheen, U.S. Senator for New Hampshire joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to chat about her recent trip to the Middle East, the prospects for peace in Ukraine and homelessness in the Granite State.

The Academy Award-winning writer of "On Golden Pond," Ernest Thompson, has written a new one-man show, directed by and starring the author, whose 50-year career as an actor has included runs on and off Broadway and in theaters on both coasts, two TV series and numerous films. "Archie Parish's Parting Words" is deeply moving and drop-dead funny. The World Premiere Tour continues this weekend at the Rex Theater in Manchester, NH Sunday September 7th at 2pm, with more dates being added. The playwright joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to talk about the new play.