Wednesday, April 27, 2011
11:30am - 1:30pm
Doors open at 11:30am
Program noon to 1:30pm
Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
"With your help, BC prepares graduates who are critical thinkers. They will take on the challenges of tomorrow and make our community a stronger and more vibrant place for all."
Dale King
President, BC Foundation
Vice President, GLY Construction
Emcee:
Lori Matsukawa
King 5 Anchor
Featured Speakers:
Peter Buffett
President
Emmy Award- winning Musician, Philanthropist & Author
Jean Floten
Bellevue College President
Dale King
BC Foundation President
Luncheon Co-Chairs:
Amy Hedin & Rob McKenna
Each guest is encouraged to make a contribution of $150 or more. Contributions can be made in person or online
Emmy Award-winning musician Peter Buffett has an acclaimed career that spans more than 28 years as a professional musician, composer, philanthropist and author.
Emmy Award-winning musician Peter Buffett has an acclaimed career that spans more than 28 years as a professional musician, composer, philanthropist and author.
Buffett has received critical acclaim for his Native American-inspired music, most notably composing the full score for 500 Nations- the eight-hour Emmy-awarded CBS miniseries produced by Kevin Costner, and the musical production Spirit: The Seventh Fire- a Native American inspired show incorporating live native dancing, powwow singing and Imax-scale visuals.
From 1987 to present, Buffett has released 15 records, and owns two independent labels, BisonHead and BeSide Records. Buffett has collaborated with Grammy-nominated recording artist Akon as well as Grammy-winning artist Angelique Kidjo on human rights inspired songs, one of which debuted at a special event at the UN General Assembly.
Buffett's latest venture is his inspiring new book, Life Is What You Make It. Personal and revealing, instructive and intuitive, Life Is What You Make It is about following passions over conventions, transcending your circumstances or status, taking up the reins of your destiny, and living life to its fullest.
To bring the message of the book alive, Buffett has crafted Life Is What You Make It: A Concert & Conversation with Peter Buffett, a live music event that incorporates multi-media and personal stories to give the audience an authentic, inspirational, and impactful event. Using his own life story and experiences as illustration, Buffett ultimately conveys that it's ones values—and what we are able to give back to society—that shape and define us as individuals. Buffett's integrity, candor and musical talent make for an uplifting and rewarding event that resonates with every audience member looking to lead a more fulfilling life and leave a meaningful legacy.
For more information, please visit www.peterbuffett.com
"Columbia Athletic Clubs and the Oskoui family are proud to partner with the BC Foundation to support student scholarships and exceptional programs at Bellevue College. We want to thank you for joining us at the 12th Annual Become Exceptional Luncheon!"
- Cy Oskoui, Owner/Founder Columbia Athletic Clubs
The BC Foundation serves Bellevue College students by providing scholarships and adaptive learning environments.
For more information, please contact the BC Foundation at 425-564-2386 or foundation@bellevuecollege.edu.
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