Earth & Water Day Concert and Exhibition, Run of Show as of 04/19/26

Earth & Water Day Concert and Exhibition, Run of Show as of 04/19/26

“Treat every day of the year as Earth Day.”  Dr. Jane Goodall

Run of Show Love Your Mother Earth & Water Day April 22, Times Square 

Participants in the show as of April 19, 2026. At 7:30 pm

Red means assets

Segment 1

Start Time Organization/Who What/Script
2:00 PM 1 Opening Video Opening video (includes earthday vid, sponsors, stevie wonder, jane goodal)

Paul comes on stage with Al Smith and Choir on Stage and with NYC officials

2:01 PM 4 Paul VIDEO – Paul, now that is a great video with Earth Day founders and president,  Stevie Wonder, with his positive forward motion to life, and Dr. Jane Goodall, who we will give a tribute to later IN OUR BROADCAST.  STATING WHAT IS AT THE HEART OF  HER HEART THAT IS WE DON’T TAKE CARE OF MOTHER EARTH WE CAN’T HAVE PEACE.

 

WELCOME – Welcomes World Audience, Partners, NYC Comptroller, OMMM, and sponsors.

 

OFFICIALS Then, we welcome NYC officials. We have been holding free concerts in Central Park for 24 years and in Times Square since 2024.

 

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE Later this year, we will once again do the UN International Day of Peace Concert…STRENGTHENING THE MESSAGE OF PEACE AND WITH PRAYERS AND HOPE THAT ON SEPTEMBER 21 AT 12 NOON WE ARE ALL LIVING IN PEACE.  WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER, AND

 

TODAY YOU WILL HEAR FROM WONDERFUL, CARING TALENT AND SPEAKERS. GO TO WWW.PAUSETHEWORLDFORPEACE.ORG TO SEE THE RUNDOWN OF THE SHOW.

2:05 PM 5 NYC Comptroller rep,

Manhattan Borough President?

NYC Comptroller rep speaks, Manhattan Borough President speaks
2:10 PM 2 Paul, Pat LaMarche from Charles Bruce Foundation Paul Sladkus MC thanks Politicians, introduces Pat from Charles Bruce Foundation/Homeless Cards/BLANETS HELPING WRITERS, ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS AND MORE she will cue  PAT SPEAKS

 

Thanks, Pat. Paul says something to introduce Al Smith and DR GENTILE’S  THE Detoxx Wellness Lab in Westbury, NY, fighting diabetes and blood pressure one day, one patient at a time! Choir and Dr Gentile

 

AL SMITH HAS BEEN PERFORMING WITH US FOR YEARS BECAUSE HE EXCITES THE CROWDS. HE WILL BE PERFORMING AT THE CUTTING ROOM ON APRIL 26, AND PERFORMS TO YOUNG AND OLD, CREATING HAPPINESS WITH EITHER HIS ONE MAN BAND OR WITH A FULL BAND, LIKE TODAY, WITH TWO GREAT MUSICIANS AND A GOOD SAMARITAN.  FIRST, IN DUE RESPECT, JUMA SULTAN, A LEADER IN HELPING OUR  YOUTH, A GREAT MUSICIAN WHO PERFORMED WITH JIMI HENDRIX IN 1969 WOODSTOCK AND JOINED MY 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF WOODSTOCK, IN 1989, WITH RICHIE HAVENS RIGHT HERE IN FATHER  DUFFY SQUARE, WELCOME JUMA…. NOW RICK ULFIC, FOUNDED WE THE WORLD, A GREAT ORGANIZATION FOR MOTHER EARTH AND PEACE, A LEADER IN THE FIELD, WITH DR. GOODALL AND DESMUND TUTU ON HIS BOARD, AND A GREAT PIANO MAN.  AL STRIKE UP THE BAND…

2:12 PM 6 Al Smith and Choir Al Smith (guitar and vocals) and Choir (Rick Ulfic on keyboard), Juma Sultan bongos

 

Paul asks choir to stay on stage for whole time until end of Hudson and Mia

2:18 PM 5 Dr. Buntzman Immokalee Paul thanks Al and intros Dr. Arol Buntzman Immokalee Fair Housing , have Buntzman.  Dr. Arol I Buntzman, a Smithsonian Laureate, is an educator and serial entrepreneur, passionate about clean water and Mother Earth. A long-term resident of NY, Dr. Buntzman currently splits his time between NYC and SW Florida where he serves as Chairman and CEO of the Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance, Inc. developing safe, hurricane resistant affordable housing for farmworker families and other low-income families at rents that don’t exceed 30% of household income.
2:23 PM 6 Paul, Rick Ulfic,

Anna Rathmann

Paul thanks Buntzman, NOW WE GET TO OUR TRIBUTE SECTION FIRST WITH DR. JANE GOODALL.  I WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE ANNA RATHMANN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE (USA)   where she and her colleagues inspire hope through action to make a brighter future for our planet. Anna has spent  her career in conservation, including roles at the National Park Service, National Geographic,

and throughout Africa bridging science, education, and Dtorytelling. She remains focused on

Initiatives that protect our amazing planet though science-based and community-led solutions.  ANN…..

 

then Paul introduces Rick Ulfic, We The World , Paul thanks them, Rob Forenza gives them HugAPLanet glass globe and picture of the earth AND RICK  GIVES A CERTIFICATE

2:29 PM 5 Pete Seeger Video Paul  THANKS ANNE, RICK AND ROB AND INTRODUCES PETE SEEGER TRIBUTE, AND THE NEW YORK FRIENDS OF CLEARWATER ACCEPTING THE RECOGNITION, BUT .  FIRST WE WILL HAVE HEIDI LITTLE PERFORM A MEDLEY OF PETE SEEGER

 

Paul intro Donna Stein and others, the President of NYC Friends of Clearwater., Pete Seeger Tribute,  DONNA TALK

 

Then Paul cue Video of Pete Seeger and Donna. Paul thanks them and Rob gives them huggaplanet glass marble and picture AND I GIVE THE CERTIFICATE. THANK YOU HEIDI DONNA, FRIENDS OF CLEARWATER OF OF COURSE MR. PETE SEEGER

2:34 PM 6 Peace Parrots – Gloria Waslyn

Hudson Henley, Mia Narciso

Tony video

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AND NOW FOR OUR FUTURE GENERATIONS.  YAYYYY.  WE WILL START OFF WITH A PRAYER FROM THE WORLD-RENOWN PEACE PARROTS.

 

YAYYY Future Generations section: Paul (and Michelle Narciso, Producer OMMM.) intros Peace Parrots AND THEIR MOMMY GLORIA WASLYN WHO HAS LOVED NATURE FOREVER. GLORIA…

 

THANKS GLORIA, OUR FIRST RECOGNITION GOES TO MIA NARCISO, Singer/ Performer/Writer NYC Schools, (Paul asks Mia, “What kind of impact do I want to make in the world?)  MIA ANSWERS THANK YOU MIA, FOR  YOUR WISE THOUGHTS

 

NOW HUDSON HENLY, WHO RECENTLY WAS THE Co-Star Son to Kate Hudson & Hugh Jackman in Song Sung Blue Movie, AND A FINE ACTOR AND A COHOST OF OUR BROADCAST TODAY. (Paul asks HUDSON, “What kind of impact do I want to make in the world?) THAT WAS POWERFUL

 

I ASKED MY OWN GRANDCHILDREN WHO ARE OUT OF TOWN WITH COLLEGE AND SCHOOL ACTIVITIES WHAT KIND OF IMPACT DO THEY WANT TO MAKE IN THE WORLD.

 

JULIA SAID Being sixteen years old limits my perception of what I think I  am capable of. Adults are typically the ones to make significant changes, and kids are the inheritors of their designs. I don’t want to build a new system, though; I want to fix the underlying fractures present in our current ones. Through small acts of kindness enacted by every individual, the world would ultimately become a better place. Even so, it goes beyond just kindness and rather calls for a rebirth of humanity. I want to play a small role in simply being a good human: helping others when they are at their lowest point, understanding perspectives, and connecting. We, as a collective, share the human experience; it should be all of our duties to preserve it.

 

JASON SAID I want to leave the world a better place than I found it, something I believe is everyone’s individual responsibility. Instead of just consuming, I want to produce and contribute to society. Overall, I want to be a net giver. I want to be there and help those most in need and those at their lowest points. And I want to make society more prosperous by building products that improve society

 

PAUL THANK  YOU MIA, JULIA, HUDSON AND JASON.

 

ROB gives Hudson and Mia a hug planet, BALL and pic. Paul GIVE THE RECOGNITION CERTIFICATE.

 

WE HAVE A SPECIAL WORD FOR ALL OUR FUTURE GENERATIONS, AND EVENT FOR THEIR PARENTS BY THE GREAT AND THOUGHTFUL TONY ORLANDO, LET’S GO TO THE VIDEO.

THANKS CHOIR AND FRIENDS FOR STAYING DURING ALL THE TRIBUTES, AS WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER. , Choir leave stage

2:40 PM 1 Paul/Pamela Peters Paul Introduces (Pamela. Pamela, international award-winning environmental economist and sustainability strategist.)   and they both intro Leonardo Pamela states that (Leonardo DiCaprio, a UN Peace Messenger has fostered the importance of Mother Earth and those living on her) and Pat Boone, a living legend in the music world, also cares about those in Tanzania and elsewhere living without water, let’s watch the combined video)
2:41 PM 6 Leonardo video, Pat Boone Video Leonardo DiCaprio Peace Messenger. Pat Boone Tanzania Water Video with Lee Greenwood, Alabama, Deborah Allen, Larry Gatlin, Vince Gill, Pat Tillis…
2:47 PM 1 Paul transition Paul Introduces ( Anika van der Aa is a remarkable woman, who has lived with the loss of her daughter Marita from  Edwards Syndrome here on Mother Earth and has created an organization called Marita Brings Life Foundation,  Marching for Trisomy together, Anika van der Aa Shares Life and Death Story, lets start the video as Anika speaks)
2:48 PM 6 Anika van der Aa Anika van der Aa from Mother of Edwards Syndrome/Marita Brings Life Foundation. Anika van der Aa Shares Life and Death Story. and video plays in background w/no sound. Paul thanks Anika.
2:54 PM 3 Paul transition Paul introduces Irene Michaels, who joins us again and is a lifelong entertainer, entrepreneur, and accomplished equestrian, so she knows our animal friends who share Mother Earth with us, Let’s welcome Irene)
2:57 PM 3 Irene Michaels Irene Michaels Performer, Paul thanks Irene
3:00 PM 3 Paul gives Neha Award

Hello dad trailer

Paul brings up Neha and brings up 3 people, introduces Neha for Environmental Film Award (first 30 seconds for getting certificate – pause video until they are done “please let’s see the trailers” then play again for trailer), then hello dad trailer Environmental Film Award – Hello Dad., then time afterword’s neha speaks and cuts video when she’s done talking
3:03 PM 9 Paul, NEHA and Fashion show Paul introduces Neha segment Prashant Goyal, Heritage India Fashions, have video paused then played

(cued with “let’s start the show”)

3:12 PM 3 NEHA Intro Rohan Neha Introduces Rohan Narang, Designer Fashions. have video paused

video with sound plays (cued with “let’s start the show”)

3:15 PM 10 Dr. Anna Yusim and Dr. Chris Pittenger,

Peter Sullivan,

Dr. Eva Selhub

Neha introduces each speaker. Dr. Anna Yusim, Dr. Chris Pittenger – Yale University Image

Peter Sullivan Clear Light, slide

Dr. Eva Selhub (20 sec video plus graphic, pause video in beginning, let’s hear what she has to say)

3:25 PM 1 Paul transition Paul thanks Neha, Introduces Giorgia Fumante, is one of our Super Stars and has been performing with us for over 10 years, to the delight of many millions, you will soon see why, “let’s hear her performance
3:26 PM 8 Giorgia Fumante Cross over World Renowned Canadian Italian singer (video or graphic tbd)
3:34 PM 1 Paul/Hudson transition Paul thanks Giorgia, Hudson intros Pinkalicious

Pinkalicious the Musical is the story of a little girl who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes! Her indulgence lands her in the doctor’s office with a case of Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe! The only way Pinkalicious can return to normal is by eating Mother Earth’s delicious green foods, which Pinkalicious’s mother purchases at the local organic food co-op. Pinkalicious the Musical is currently playing at the Actor’s Temple on 47th between 8th & 9th avenues, every Sunday at 11:00a. Here is “Green Foods” from Pinkalicious the Musical!

3:35 PM 6 Pinkalicous Pinkalicous – 30 Years children’s book, cartoon, Broadway Show – Green , have a table on stage

Music plays after Pinkalicious says “We have to do something, Peter.”

3:41 PM 1 Paul/Hudson transition Paul/Hudson Thanks Pinkalicious and Introduces AMAZE
3:42 PM 2 Jaime Allen AMAZE Jaime Allen Broadway Illusionist & Story Teller shares his thoughts about loving your mother, and a little trick as well, let’s go to the video)
3:44 PM 1 Paul/Hudson transition Paul/Hudson acknowledge the video and Introduces Katya
3:45 PM 5 Katya Grineva Katya Grineva, a  Pianist Extraordinaire and another staple for our Peace and Earth Day Broadcasts, just finishing a tour of Southeast Asia and prior her Carnegie Hall Holiday Concert, with an emphasis on her Steinway Katya Concerts for Kids Charity thanks you  Katya
3:54 PM 1 Paul transition Paul thanks Katya, welcomes OMMM

 

Segment 2

Start Organization Who
4:00 PM OMMM opening video  Opening video
4:04 PM Alejandra Cuesta Opening Blessing
4:06 PM Yogini Jaima What is OMMM?
4:11 PM Aaron Ableman Opening Remarks – Personal Intro, Love Your Mother
4:16 PM Sister Dr. Jenna Opening Meditation
4:30 PM Jarvis Smith 4 Acres 
4:36 PM Joe Rajapashka Q&A and Joe’s,  I Have a Dream Speech
4:45 PM Mia Narciso-Krutz Mia and Friend Performance
4:51 PM Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri  Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri and Video
4:57 PM Tenzin Seldon Gross Domestic Regeneration
5:05 PM Kunal Sood AudacityAI & WeThePlanet
5:13 PM Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati Sadhviji speaking
5:22 PM Chris Deckker Origin in South Africa

Video – Origin 

5:25 PM Aaron Ableman Performance and Gaia’s Game intro and Ball kickoff
5:39 PM UNPFII rep What is UNPFII? 25th Anniversary
5:41 PM Rebecca Irby Spoken Word 
5:44 PM Rebecca Irby, Francisco Ayala,

Carl Smith

Indigenous/Sacred Wisdom/Education Panel
6:00 PM FiVth Empire video Video – FiVth Empire 
6:02 PM Reachel Singh & Vinay Vyas Reachel and Vinay Performance
6:11 PM Abuela Martha Pico, Sam Nava, Ale Blessing & New Fire Story 
6:14 PM New Fire video Video – New Fire 
6:16 PM Tess Cacciatore and Harlem Children’s Choir & Start of Sacred Circle Tess Project with Harlem Children’s Choir  Performance
6:23 PM Reachel Singh & Vinay Vyas Reachel and Vinay Performance while Sacred Circle is happening

 

Segment 3

Start Time Organization Who
6:34 PM 1 Paul Closing & Transition Paul comes back on stage, Great job OMMM, as usual, as the show continues on till our closing with UNICEF’s Ambassador Shakira Virtually Performing IMAGINE IN THE UN and from the Show Annie, with the Important Message of the Song TOMORROW.

 

Now I am happy to introduce David Longoria and a great New York City Choir. David joins us from California, and will perform, with the choir and his trumpet, a worldwide anthem that he has sung at the White House, We Are One. David Longoria.  I WILL SAY LET’S START THE PERFOMANCE

6:35 PM 6 David Longoria and

Harlem Children’s Choir

David Longoria and Harlem Childers’ Choir (12-18 kids) perform We Are One (sing along with video)(freeze beginning when he comes on)
6:41 PM 1 Paul transition Paul Thanks David and I would like to introduce Tina Ebey also coming from California, who has produced the wonderful performance with Julliard Dancers and

Aaron Copeland Conducting Appalachian Spring. Tina, when Tina finishes i WILL SAY LET’S START THE PERFOMANCE

6:42 PM 7 Juilliard Dance Group cue?(Paul will ask) 4 dancers to Appalachian Spring song, Julliard Dancers to video
6:49 PM 1 Paul transition Paul thanks Tina and the Julliard, let’s hear it for them.   Introduces Alice, Ivy and the video
6:50 PM 3 Alice Liu and Ivy Ma Paul introduces Alice Liu who also is a professional dancers and Producer and educator and has done shows at Alice Tulley Hall and the  United Nationas.  Ivy Ma, my lovely wife will help with the translation.  Alice will l  speak about Oriental Arts Foundation and culture, education and entertainment events
6:53 PM 1 Paul transition Paul thanks Alice and Ivy, intos Katya if there’s time
6:54 PM 3 Katya Grineva? If there’s time Katya Grineva (if there’s time)  BOLERO
6:57 PM 2 Paul plays sax Paul thanks Katya if she performs, THANKS EVERYONE FOR JOINING THE 2026 EARTH DAY CELEBRATION IN TIMES SQUARE,

 

welcomes people back on stage, plays Sax and closes and goes to video of Shakra and Annie

6:59 PM 1 Shakira UNICEF IMAGINE and Annie  
7:00 PM 0 End End of show, livestream ends


Video Edit to One Minute Austin/Paul

7 pm to 8 pm POWER OF LOVE CTW Route 66 Series? TBD Need lighting? 

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We are all in this together. Please work with us for our upcoming 2026 Worldwide  Earth & Water Day Concert and Exhibition on April 22, 2026, in Times Square.  Later in the year, our 24th Annual International Day of Peace will be on September 21st Weekend.
We need Your Help: Volunteers, Interns, Sponsors, Donors, Funders.  Join us.

Call (212) 647 1212 or email Paul.Sladkus1@gmail.com.

New  York, NY,  February 24, 2026.  New York Daily News OnLine, written by Eileen Shapiro.

Earth Day & Pause for Peace In the Heart of Times Square Produced by Paul Sladkus

There is something extraordinary about watching the world gather in the center of the world.

Every April 22, Earth Day transforms Times Square into a global green stage — a place where music, environmental awareness, and collective responsibility collide in the most powerful way. Under the leadership of producer and humanitarian Paul Sladkus, the flashing lights of Broadway become a beacon for sustainability, hope, and action.

Artists perform. Activists speak. Screens that usually sell products instead amplify purpose. In a place known for movement, Earth Day asks us to think about preservation — the air we breathe, the oceans we depend on, the planet we call home. It is celebration with conscience. Energy with intention.

 

And then, in September, something even more profound happens.

Pause for Peace.

Also orchestrated by Paul Sladkus in Times Square, this gathering shifts the frequency from environmental awareness to global unity. Inspired by the spirit of international peace initiatives, the event invites the world — quite literally — to stop for a moment. In the middle of honking taxis, tourist chatter, and digital billboards, thousands come together to breathe… reflect… and stand for harmony.

It is a rare and moving sight: Times Square in intentional stillness.

A symbolic heartbeat for humanity.

Music once again plays a central role — because music crosses borders faster than politics ever could. Performers lend their voices to messages of compassion, non-violence, and understanding. Peace ambassadors, community leaders, and artists stand shoulder to shoulder, reminding us that unity is not naïve — it is necessary.

Earth Day calls us to protect our planet.

Pause for Peace calls us to protect each other.

Together, these Times Square gatherings reflect Paul Sladkus’ belief that entertainment can be transformational. That stages can become platforms. That crowds can become communities.

In the very place where the world meets, he creates moments where the world listens.

And for a few luminous hours each year, Times Square doesn’t just shine.

It heals.

More About our Founder

Paul Sladkus, Reverend, All Faiths and Spiritual, and Founder of Milestone Broadcast Corporation, Est. 1985, and Good News Corporation, a 501 C 3 Nonprofit, Est. 2002, Producer of the 2026, 24th Annual International Day of Peace & April 22, 2026 Earth & Water Day. We are all in this together.

New York, New York, and Montauk, New York

·         Milestone Broadcast Corporation (MBC) est. 1985, Founder & President.  A  Full-service multimedia, Multicultural Marketing and Broadcasting organization. For multicultural marketing, numerous firsts: Created the most extensive research study for Asians in America, brought Rock & Roll Music into China, created the first NY Times Supplement for China, raised over $25 million for multicultural media & events, clients have included:  Citibank, Delta Airlines, IBM, Sprint, United States Postal Service, Western Union… Celebrating 40 years in 2025.

·         Good News Corporation (GNC), est. 2002 as a 501 C 3 Corporation by Paul Sladkus/Founder.   A Humanitarian Media & Event organization with the focus on environmental projects, i.e., assisting in creating the UN International Day of Water, raising funding for the Katrina Flooding, and Ukraine. Producer of Events for the UN International Day of Peace outreach on September 21 since 2002 in Times Square/Central Park around the world, this coming year on September 21, 2026.  As well as  Earth & World Water Day events in Times Square on April 22, 2026.  www.pausetheworldforpeace.org.  Our Clean Energy LIVE broadcast reached 1.5+ million and is still growing—our 23rd in 2025. Annual International Day of Peace and the NYC Climate Week Kick-Offs Weekend, September 19th, NYC City Hall; September 20th, Times Square Concert; September 21st, Virtual/Physical Peace Pole Activation Worldwide was a great success, reaching 4 million impressions and live and audience views.

·         Good News Broadcast (GNB), est. 1998.  Under the MBC umbrella, a WEB and TV Broadcasting multimedia digital company was created.  One of America’s first Streaming Video and BRANDED CONTENT companies.  GNB has produced over 7,500 shows, preparing for a major film release in 2025 (Woodstock Forever:  Peace, Love & HOPE) and TV/Podcast Series, Book/Research/Game based on the movie. www.goodnewsbroadcast.comwww.goodnewsplanet.TVwww.youtube.com/goodnewsbroadcast. and www.woodstockforever.com

·         Channel 13/PBS began in 1977. Senior Executive helping to create TV Historic Programs, i.e., Nature and Brain Series on PBS/NHK/French, Frank Sinatra Special, and more. As their Business Manager, he helped create General Support Announcements that raised millions for Channel 13. Over 150 Network Shows on CBS and PBS.  Many won Emmys.

·         CBS TV began Paul’s TV Experience in 1972. Production Executive helping to create TV Historic Programs, i.e., All in the Family, Love of Life, Sonny and Cher, Carol Burnett, Price is Right, AFI Salute to James Cagney and Orson Wells, Captain Kangaroo, and more. Most won Emmys.

·         Paul Sladkus is an environmentalist and humanitarian. Paul’s undergraduate degree was from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut, and his Master’s was from Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut. Paul plays saxophone and piano. Paul is an Ordained Interfaith Minister, part of the Faith-based community for New York City, and a Certified Yoga Instructor. Paul is a proud Dad, Grandpa, and Husband.

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