SmartTalk Conversations concluded its 2013 New Brunswick series with Marie Osmond. The series is renowned for bringing inspirational speakers to the State Theatre, as well as other locations across the country. While some orators attract a few males to the theater, mostly women attend this evening making it a huge girls’ night out. After Magic 98.3 personality Debbie […]
Dr. Ruth Makes a House Call to the State Theatre
Before Oprah brought Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz to your home via TV, there was Dr. Ruth Westheimer giving advice on the radio. But she wasn’t talking about diets or social behavior. Dr. Ruth’s groundbreaking show started as a 15 minute pre-recorded program, but gained an audience. While it was considered risqué at the time, […]
Bonnie St. John Motivated New Brunswick Crowd
Bonnie St. John spoke at the State Theatre this week to a crowd of mostly women. This was the third show in the SmartTalk series that brings in strong, successful women to inspire the audience. Bonnie captured our attention in more ways than one after the moderator, Magic 98.3 personality Debbie Mazella introduced her. In case you don’t […]
Bonnie St. John Coming to the State Theatre
Bonnie St. John will be speaking as part of the SmartTalk series at the State Theatre in New Brunswick this Wednesday. She is a remarkable woman who has challenged herself, and has become an Olympic athlete. Not that everyone has the discipline or talent to become an Olympic athlete, but what makes her MORE unique […]
Lara Logan Shared the Brutal Truth and Inspired Us All
CBS News/60 Minutes journalist Lara Logan spoke at the State Theatre as part of the SmartTalk series. The ever charismatic Magic 98.3 personality Debbie Mazella introduced Lara, and it was a non-stop ride until the end. Logan explained that she’s proud to be a woman, but doesn’t want to be treated like a woman… professionally. That is, gender […]
Lara Logan Live at the State Theatre Thanks to SmartTalk
60 Minutes Correspondent and CBS News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Lara Logan will be speaking at the State Theatre. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, February 26 at 7:30 PM for this fantastic SmartTalk event. This journalist started her career in her native South Africa at 17 as a print reporter. Ms. Logan has come a long way […]
Doris Roberts – Moments of Her Life and Lots of Laughs
Doris Roberts opened the 2013 SmartTalk season to a full house at the State Theatre in New Brunswick. The mostly female crowd were gathered in groups in the lobby awaiting the doors to open. Roberts was introduced by Magic 98.3 personality Debbie Mazella who was the moderator. The crowd exploded when she hit the stage, and laughed […]
SmartTalk 2013
I love the SmartTalk lecture series, and having the chance to meet the speakers. I’ve written re-cap of the performances in New Brunswick’s State Theatre for the past two years. One of my connections has given me the green light to pass on some offers to my readers that have been offered to past subscribers. Two […]
My Memories of Nora Ephron
Last night my mother called me with the news. “Nora Ephron is not doing well, and isn’t expected to live.” I was stunned, because I usually don’t keep up with celebrity news. But this was different. My mother jokingly referred to Ms. Ephron as my friend. This is because I had the pleasure of meeting […]
The Southern Charm of Andie MacDowell
Andie MacDowell spoke at the State Theatre this week, concluding the SmartTalk series of 2012. Her southern charm wooed the audience, and she kept us laughing with her wit. Her down-to-earth nature drew us all in, waiting to hear more. Someone in the crowd called her adorable at least twice. Jill Zincgraf, Director of Fund […]