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Adams Performing Arts Center  ·  7 PM

2026 Season

Three extraordinary evenings with voices that matter. Reserve your seats early — these shows sell out.

August 3 2026
01 Author & Journalist

Mitch Albom

Twice — A New York Times #1 Bestseller

Mitch Albom is an internationally renowned author whose latest novel, Twice, was an instant New York Times bestseller and Good Morning America book club selection. He has written eight number-one New York Times bestsellers with books collectively selling more than 42 million copies worldwide. A beloved voice on ESPN for over 20 years and a fixture on The Sports Reporters, Albom is also a daily radio host on WJR-AM. Through his SAY Detroit umbrella, he operates nine charitable programs in southeast Michigan. Since 2010, he has run the Have Faith Haiti orphanage in Port-au-Prince — a home to 60 children he visits every single month.

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September 21 2026
02 Technology & Science

David Pogue

Demystifying AI and Technology Trends for Everyday Life

David Pogue is an Emmy Award-winning CBS Sunday Morning correspondent, New York Times bestselling author, NOVA host on PBS, and regular New York Times contributor. Whether he's covering AI, autonomous vehicles, the future of technology in healthcare, a post-robot world, or climate change, David is a master communicator who brings even the most non-technical audiences up to speed. His entertaining talks prove that science and technology blend brilliantly with storytelling and humor. He provides invaluable insights on how technology impacts our work, business, health, society, and our connections with each other — now and into the future.

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November 30 2026
03 Olympic Champion

Scott Hamilton

Undefeated — How to Keep Fighting When the World Says "Quit"

The world's most recognized male figure skater, Scott Hamilton has earned over 70 titles including four consecutive World and U.S. Championships and an Olympic Gold Medal. He is enshrined in both the US Olympic and World Figure Skating Halls of Fame and serves as a broadcaster for NBC's coverage of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. As a result of his own cancer journey, he founded the Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation in 2014 to advance cancer research, education, and survivorship. Scott speaks with unwavering optimism, proving that true victory lies not just in medals, but in lifting others through life's toughest battles.

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All shows at Adams Performing Arts Center, Rochester, MI. Doors open at 6:30 PM, shows begin at 7 PM.

For tickets and group sales, call 248-417-3007 or email sales@espeakerseries.com

Our Story

An Enchanting Experience

The E Speaker Series was established in 2024 with the mission of bringing unique experiences to Greater Rochester. Our committee strives to bring voices to our community that Rochester audiences may not otherwise have a chance to hear.

Hope

Our speakers bring hope in a time when we all appreciate it. Every E Speaker event is designed to leave you feeling better about the world than when you came in.

Community

E Speaker events bring people together — to listen and learn, to share, to talk. They demonstrate the power of a gathered community united by curiosity and openness.

Entertainment

The perfect evening out — with a date, with friends, for a work event, or a client treat. A unique opportunity you won't find anywhere else in the Rochester area.

Inspiration

Our speakers share one-of-a-kind stories that will inspire you with unique perspectives on the world. Let us pique your curiosity and spark your imagination.

Past Speakers

We've been proud to host some remarkable voices. Recent highlights include Sharon McMahon (December 2024), Steve Hartman (October 2024), and John O'Leary (September 2025).

"The E Speaker Series experience includes so many great moments, interacting with and learning from the speakers who join us at our events. We hope you'll consider being part of the Excitement!"

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