Day: December 20, 2017

About Dontrelle Willis 2-time MLB All-Star known as “The D-Train” who won the National League Rookie of the Year award in 2003 with the Florida Marlins. He also helped the Marlins capture a World Series Championship that same season. He grew up idolizing Dave Stewart. He was traded from Florida to Detroit in a 2008…

About Mark Stoermer Alternative rock musician who was the bassist for The Killers, the group known for songs like “Mr. Brightside” and “When You Were Young.” He also pursued a solo career. He played trumpet in the jazz band at Chaparral High School. He began his solo career with the 2011 album Another Life. Mark Stoermer…

About Wylie Dufresne American chef and proponent of molecular gastronomy techniques in food preparation and presentation. He graduated from Colby College in 1992 with a Bachelor s degree in philosophy. He was a 2000 James Beard Foundation nominee in the Rising Star Chef of the Year category. Wylie Dufresne He was born in Providence, Rhode Island. Wylie…

About Jeff Ross The Roastmaster General and host of The Burn with Jeff Ross on Comedy Central who has made a name for himself on the Comedy Central Roasts. He makes frequent appearances at events for U.S. soldiers and directed a documentary film covering his experiences touring U.S. bases in Iraq. He attended the Boston…

About Roy Mitchell-Cárdenas Professional bassist who is widely recognized for playing the instrument for the rock band Mutemath. He has occasionally been known to play the guitar when performing live with Mutemath as well. He first started performing in bands at the age of 12 and has worked as a session musician for recording studios.…

About Miu Cosplayer Vietnamese cosplayer whose photos of her outfits and characters helped her build a following. Her first Instagram post was on December 11, 2012, and was a sideways photo with her eyes closed. The caption read “Mieo Mieo.”  She is particularly known for the dolls that she builds and styles.  Miu Cosplayer She…