My small business was hired to staff the Sistine Chapel Exhibit at The Corinthian. We worked for BLS from the opening of the exhibit and then we were suddenly informed that the event was closing. We were given no explanation and my small business was never paid by BLS. I paid thousands of dollars out of my own earnings to ensure my staff were paid for the many days they worked. BLS never answered my calls, emails or certified mails asking for payment for our services. My company never was paid by BLS. We never heard back from them at all. We did notice that they were going to hold another event after failing to pay us. Puzzling how they could host another event without first fulfilling their obligations to the previous one they closed. I will say that The Corinthian was gracious enough to keep us on once they took over the exhibit. It is sad to see that BLS did not keep up to the high standards they once projected themselves to be. I too had gone to some of their Lecture Series and was impressed with the caliber of speakers. To anyone who may do business with them in the future, I would beware of the current leadership of the organization before working with them. This is not a non-profit I would trust anymore.
We agreed to publish 2 full page ads, 2 article, calendar listings, card distribution, eblast and social media postings for BLS Sistine Chapel Expostion. In return we were to receive magazine distribution at the event and a few other in kind payments. We received these for the first month though the quality and usefulness of them was questionable. The exposition suddenly closed toward the end of the first month just after our second month magazines were printed. We received no explanation as to why it closed. In speaking with the director of The Corinthian where the exhibition was held, there was apparently some major disagreement which they would not elaborate on. The exhibit reopened under their leadership but since our agreement was with BLS, we were out in the cold with 1,000 extra copies of our magazine to find places to distribute, with our readers emailing and asking what happened. Since then emails, phone calls and letters have all gone unanswered. Just an explanation and plan of payment would have been nice. I sincerely hope that other vendors weren't stiffed like we were. For our part, even if we are eventually paid in some form or fashion, we will never do business with BLS again.
My first lecture, George Clooney, I'd decided to attend alone. My adult, Wall Street, son from another city, heard me talk about it and invited himself as my guest. I hurried to get a 2nd ticket, still got a great seat.
My first born, I dubbed him at birth, My Nubian Prince as he is stately, intelligent, handsome, and judgmental toward anything I his mother does.
Not only did the lecture and the overall experience exceed his and my expectations he thought better of his mother’s choices and now is more willing to come to Houston for exciting things I want to expose him to. Thank you Brilliant Lectures I’ve included friends for other events including Judge Sotomayor, I’m now the person to check in with by my Houston and global buddies, you made me popular again as a Seasoned Citizen.
I went to the lecture. Yes I was upset that Prof Hawking wasn't going to be able to make it but really? HE HAS ALS! if these same people would have actually had the common sense (common sense and intelligence do differ) they would have come to see the film. When I saw him...on that screen...he looked sooo swollen:-(. ALS usually makes a person small and frail...but he was swollen and looks like he was in pain and couldn't get comfortable. Over all I was glad to have been able to see him. Some people only care about there own selfish pleasures. They don't care that one of histories' greatest minds is ill or the lengths he went through to make this happen. Thanks for the honest effort Brilliant Lectures.
I've attended many events that the Brilliant Lecture Series has hosted. I am always surprised at each event I attend and will continue to support the Brilliant Lecture Series. I must admit, I was a bit skeptical of the quality of the program when Stephen Hawking became "too ill to travel" but I can honestly say that Stephen Hawking was one of my favorite programs. Truly inspiring organization.
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