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 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 […]
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 […]
Frances Mayes in Bella New Jersey, Under the New Brunswick Moon
Under the Tuscan Sun and Bella Tuscany author, Frances Mayes, will be speaking at the State Theatre on the evening of Tuesday, March 27th. She is the third in the inspirational lecture series from SmartTalk. Ms. Mayes’ life took a turn after a vacation in Tuscany. She fell in love with the neglected 200-year old Tuscan farmhouse Bramasole while touring […]
Nora Ephron Opened the SmartTalk 2011 Series in New Brunswick
Nora Ephron, who has been nominated for three Academy Awards, has an incredible resume, filled with a body of work that some screenwriters and directors dream of. Thanks to the SmartTalk series, a State Theater audience in New Brunswick, NJ was able to get a glimpse into the mind of the genius and with of this […]