This spring, Alex Laing will be at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. to receive a prestigious award. Laing is one of three recipients of the 2018 Sphinx Medal of Excellence, which recognizes emerging classical artists of color. Honorees are chosen for their artistic excellence, outstanding work ethic, spirit of determination, and ongoing commitment to leadership. The Sphinx Award is the latest in a long list of honors for the 44-year-old classically-trained musician. He

Emmy-Winning TV Host, Film Producer, Author, Adventurer, Meteorite Specialist – Photo by Christian B Meza. Dos Equis might claim to have The Most Interesting Man in the World, but Geoff Notkin could easily compete for the title. His Instagram bio describes him as a “TV host, producer, Emmy Award winner, author, columnist, adventurer, meteorite specialist, TEDx speaker, Ed Fringe performer, and Asteroid 132904.” Yes, he has an asteroid as a namesake. But even that impressive