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2 Tickets to Malcolm Gladwell
$2002 Tickets to see MALCOLM GLADWELL
Observer, Thinker, Podcaster & Author
Presented by Distinguished Speaker Series
November 21, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
Terrace Theater, Long Beach Performing Arts Center
300 E Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
https://www.speakersla.com/speakers/
Celebrated for his gift of simplifying complex ideas, Gladwell is among the
world's most revered observers and thinkers. His six bestselling books,
including The Tipping Point, Blink, and Outliers, reshape our perceptions.
Drawing from diverse fields like sports and business, Gladwell uses
captivating narratives to illuminate human behavior and societal dynamics. He is the co-founder of Pushkin Industries, where he co-hosts the
successful podcasts "Revisionist History" and "Broken Record." Gladwell's
influence extends to being named in the TIME 100 Most Influential People
list and recognized as one of Foreign Policy's Top Global Thinkers. With a
talent for toppling popular understandings, Gladwell continues to inspire
fans to perceive the world with fresh eyes.
Value $200
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2 Tickets to Dr. Sanjay Gupta
$902 Tickets to see Dr. Sanjay Gupta
CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent, Author & Neurosurgeon
Presented by Distinguished Speaker Series
January 16, 2025 | 7:30 p.m
Terrace Theater, Long Beach Performing Arts Center
300 E Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
https://www.speakersla.com/speakers/
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the multiple Emmy Award-winning CNN Chief Medical
Correspondent, is the go-to authority for major developments in medicine,
personal health, and health care. He is a practicing neurosurgeon and a
dedicated global journalist who is passionate about inspiring Americans to
lead healthier lives. Gupta's book, World War C: Lessons from the Covid-19
Pandemic and How to Prepare for the Next One was called the "must-read
book about COVID-19." His previous publication, Keep Sharp: Build a Better
Brain at Any Age, was an instant bestseller. His commitment to reporting
from war zones and natural disasters and on various medical and scientific
subjects has established him as a vital journalist for global audiences
Value $200
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PETE MCBRIDE & KEVIN FEDARKO
$602 Tickets to see Pete McBride & Kevin Fedarko
Park Protectors & Nat. Geo's Adventurers of the Year
Presented by Distinguished Speaker Series
February 13, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Terrace Theater, Long Beach Performing Arts Center
300 E Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
https://www.speakersla.com/speakers/
Join photographer/filmmaker Pete McBride and writer Kevin Fedarko on
a gritty and gloriously epic year-long quest through the entire length of
the Grand Canyon. Spanning 750 miles "end to end," their journey
transcends the typical "rim to rim" trek. Enduring slot canyons, scorching
sun, and snow, their expedition sheds light on the canyon's health and
the future of this national treasure and invites us to contemplate the
value of wild spaces. McBride is an award-winning photographer and
filmmaker who has traveled the world for National Geographic and
others. Fedarko, an adventure writer featured in National Geographic and
TIME, adds depth to their exploration. Together, they oer a compelling
narrative of endurance and environmental stewardship
Value $200
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2 Tickets to Emily Chang
$602 Tickets to see Emily Chang
Emmy Award-Winning Bloomberg Tech Journalist & Author
Presented by Distinguished Speaker Series
May 22, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Terrace Theater, Long Beach Performing Arts Center
300 E Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
https://www.speakersla.com/speakers
Emily Chang, host and executive producer at Bloomberg TV, is an Emmy
award-winning journalist and expert on global technology and the
future of business. For 12 years, she led Bloomberg Technology,
interviewing tech leaders like Je Bezos, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and
Mark Zuckerberg. Chang now creates and hosts Bloomberg Originals at
the intersection of tech, business, and culture. On The Circuit with Emily
Chang, she engages with top innovators, discussing topics like social
media's future and AI's promise and peril. Her book Brotopia: Breaking
Up the Boys' Club of Silicon Valley was a national bestseller. In her talk,
she will explore how society, life, and humanity are changing at the
hands of technology.
Value $200