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In the 2nd installment of the Presidential Distinguished Speaker Series, BMCC welcomes Dr. Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., Distinguished Professor, Princeton University, prolific author and noted political commentator. Dr. Munroe will engage Dr. Glaude in a provocative conversation on his latest book, America, USA: How Race Overshadows the Nation’s Anniversaries, which examines the enduring influence of race on American identity, democracy, and our collective understanding of the nation’s history. The Distinguishing speaker series reflects BMCC’s commitment to fostering civic engagement, intellectual inquiry, and courageous dialogue. By convening leading voices from academia, public service, and the broader civic sphere, the Presidential Speaker Series creates opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and community members to engage deeply with the ideas and challenges that shape contemporary society.

Classic Albums Live has earned a stellar reputation for perfectly recreating classic rock albums in its entirety, reproduced to be as true to the original recording as possible, and without costumes or impersonators. The musicians go to great lengths to faithfully recreate every sound on the original album live on stage, note for note, cut for cut. Led Zeppelin II, the second studio album by the legendary English rock band Led Zeppelin, was released in 1969. The iconic album features such classic Led Zeppelin hits as “Whole Lotta Love,” “Ramble On” and more. The rock orchestra Classic Albums Live will perform this album on stage, note for note, cut for cut, followed by a dynamic set featuring Led Zeppelin’s greatest hits.

Classic Albums Live offers two distinct experiences: a faithful rendition of the chosen record in the first half, followed by a dynamic set featuring the artist’s greatest hits. CAL honors these recordings and their fans by delivering performances that sound exactly like the records. To do this, CAL boasts an exceptional ensemble of performers, all of whom have graced music’s elite stages and collaborated with industry icons both in studio and on stage. All of the focus is on the music; there are no distracting costumes or bad impersonations.

Grandiloquent is Gary Gulman’s hilarious new show about insecurity, empathy, self-acceptance and how a thoughtful boy learned to use humor, reading and writing to cope with the consequences of his parents’ blunders. Learn why a seemingly confident middle-aged man feels most comfortable in a large room where a thousand strangers are laughing at him.

Over 30 years in comedy, Gary Gulman has established himself as an eminent performer and peerless writer.  A product of Boston, Gulman has been a scholarship college football player, an accountant, and a high school teacher. He has made countless television appearances as both a comedian and an actor.

Gulman has made five masterful TV specials including his most recent universally acclaimed stand-up specials for HBO Max, Born on 3rd Base, lending his meticulous comedic craft to the current Tale of Two Cities-esque wealth gap, and The Great Depresh, a tour de force look at mental illness, which is equal parts hilarious and inspiring.

Gary made his off-broadway debut with a 5 week sold out run at The Lucille Lortel Theatre of his critically acclaimed one man show, Grandiloquent directed by Tony Award winner Mortiz von Stuelpnagel and produced by Mike & Carlee Productions (Oh Mary).