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Bulls vs. Bears at the Economic Outlook and Stock Market Symposium by DR. SHANESSA FENNER Methodist University's Reeves School of Business Zinder credits his expertise to working for Sir Center for Entrepreneurship presents the 40th Annual John Templeton for many years. "From 1995 to Economic Outlook and Stock Market Symposium on 2002, I was his national spokesperson and would Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites. speak on his behalf," said Zinder. "Mr. Templeton "The symposium is going to follow the same had an uncanny ability to make prognostications." format that we have followed for years," said Zinder added that he has files of Templeton's Marty Cayton, director for the Business Center of reports and interviews where he would make his Entrepreneurship at Methodist University. "We prognostications and it would unfold exactly like he said. Templeton was interviewed in 2003 by Equity will recognize four award winners and we will have Magazine who had interviewed him 22 years in a a keynote speaker by the name of Mark Zinder row and he was wrong only once in 22 years. "It who will give us a message on what is next for the was in 1999 when the market was going to crash economy and stock market." Cayton added that the and it was a year early," said Zinder. "I asked him in purpose of the symposium is to recognize members 1995 to tell me how he does this." of the business community and the entrepreneurial "Many people think that they know what happened community in southeastern North Carolina for their efforts to promote the economy. with the banking and credit crisis," said Zinder. Mark Zinder is a seasoned financial professional "We are going to talk about the crisis, what is and business coach who has been in the financial currently happening, and what happens next." industry for 29 years. He examines the trends and Zinder added that he is going to show the public the ideas reshaping business today. In 2004, he started meaning of "creative disruption." It means when his own firm, Mark Zinder & Associates. He travels you create something new, you destroy something the country as a speaker, writer, trainer and coach old. People have created new technologies that Mark Zinder is scheduled to speak at the Economic to investment advisors and wholesalers for major have destroyed old jobs. There is always another Outlook and Stock Market Symposium. investment firms. revolution. "The name of the presentation is "What Happens Visit www.methodist.edu/cfe/eos Next," said Mark Zinder, owner of Mark Zinder to purchase tickets. Tickets DR. SHANESSA FENNER, Principal & Associates. "Daniel Gilbert said that we spend 88 percent of our time are $75.00 per person. For William T. Brown Elementary School. thinking in the present or past and we only spend 12 percent of our time more information call 630- Contributing Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@ thinking about the future." Zinder added that his job is to paint a picture upandcomingweekly.com. 7616. of the future before it becomes obvious to everybody else. Sweeney Todd: A Twisted Tale by JANICE BURTON I have to admit, I have been looking forward to seeing Sweeney Todd for quite some time. My enthusiasm was born from the excitement of local actors — Nicki Hart and Ken Griggs — both of whom are in the show. While at lunch with them one day, I listened to the two of them, almost giddy with anticipation, discuss the show. Their enthusiasm was contagious, which led to my anticipation. The show did not disappoint. Sweeney Todd is not a show that leaves you laughing, although there are some very funny parts. It is a dark comedy that explores what happens when love becomes twisted. As such, you actually leave the show having laughed, but feeling a little tainted. The music is dark, but the lyrics are funny, ribald and witty. The cast has done a yeoman's job of learning and delivering their lines via song. They did it so well, in fact, that my friend and I sang most of our conversation on the way home. Steven Minow, last seen on the Cape Fear Regional Theatre stage in The Little Prince, nailed the role of Sweeney Todd. He played the role with just the right amount of insanity and sorrow. While we know he is the bad guy, you can't help but feel for him and maybe even root for him a little bit. Leanne Borghesi skillfully played the enterprising Mrs. Lovett, who bakes the worst meat pies in London. While Mrs. Lovett is the light to Sweeney Todd's darkness, she is really just as twisted as he is. Borghesi captured the wit and humor of the role, while adding the right tinge of dark to it. You find yourself hoping that she realizes her dream of a happy ever after with Sweeney Todd, even while you know he is Mr. Wrong. 12 NOVEMBER 6-12, 2013 Nicki Hart is a true gem in the Cape Fear Regional Theatre's ensemble. Hart, who plays the role of the Beggar Woman, can always be counted on to deliver a strong performance, and none better than one that requires a great deal of physical comedy, at which she excels. As the Beggar Woman, Hart brings the right tough of off-color humor and despair to the role. Having watched Zach Burkhardt grow up in several shows on the CFRT stage (Peter Pan and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever), I was delighted to see what a talented, and poised performer he has become. Burkhardt plays the role of Tobias Ragg, a simple-minded boy who ultimately delivers the real justice in the show. His voice has grown rich over the years, and he truly shone even among a cast of actors who have much more experience than he does. Speaking of voices, I would be remiss not to mention Matt Lamb, whose voice soared with such clarity and genuine sweetness. The one thing that truly surprised me about the show was the poor attendance. Usually the Sunday matinee plays to a packed house. That wasn't the case. The auditorium was less than half full. It is perplexing that the attendance was so low for a show that caused such excitement in the community prior to its opening, and which delivered quite a punch. Sweeney Todd, although dark, is a don't-miss show. For JANICE BURTON, ASSOCIATE Publishtickets, visit www.cfrt.org. The er, Up & Coming Weekly, COMMENTS? editor@upandcomingweekly.com. show runs through Nov. 17. WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM