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What Just Happened – February 2025 Current Events
What Just Happened – February 2025 Current Events
Once a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is unique because we will not just discuss our … Continue reading
What Just Happened – February 2025 Current Events (PM)
What Just Happened – February 2025 Current Events (PM)
Once a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is unique because we will not just discuss our … Continue reading
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Barry’s Broadway Blockbusters Part II
Barry’s Broadway Blockbusters Part II
I am so excited about this program! Barry's Broadway blockbuster, part one, will examine some of the show-stopping moments on Broadway in the last 25 years. In this exciting brand-new program, cultural historian and Broadway maven Barry Bradford presents some … Continue reading
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Neil Diamond
Neil Diamond
Join us for an exciting and tuneful exploration of the life and career of Neil Diamond, one of the best-selling and most beloved musicians of all time. We will delve into Neil Diamond's extraordinary impact on the music industry, from … Continue reading
1950 – Life In America 75 Years Ago
1950 – Life In America 75 Years Ago
Journey to 1950, a defining year of post-war America, when optimism soared and new challenges emerged. The Baby Boom was reshaping family life, and suburban living became the American ideal. Television became the centerpiece of entertainment, with early shows like … Continue reading
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Carl Reiner
Carl Reiner
Carl Reiner was one of the funniest men ever to appear, write for, or direct a TV episode! At 97, he was the oldest celebrity active on Twitter - and never contemplating retiring from show business! Join me for a … Continue reading
2000: Life in America 25 Years Ago
2000: Life in America 25 Years Ago
Travel back to the year 2000, when America stood on the cusp of the 21st century. The dawn of the internet age was in full swing, with AOL chatrooms, Napster, and the first major dot-com bubble shaping how people connected … Continue reading
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1975: Life in America 50 Years Ago
1975: Life in America 50 Years Ago
Revisit 1975, a year when America found itself at a crossroads. In the aftermath of Watergate, the country was grappling with questions of trust and leadership, while Vietnam veterans returned home to a divided nation. At the same time, disco … Continue reading
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Best Films Never To Win An Oscar
Best Films Never To Win An Oscar
What do "the classic films "The Shawshank Redemption," "It's A Wonderful Life," "Vertigo," "The Maltese Falcon," "Dr. Strangelove," & "Double Indemnity" have in common? Two things. First, each is considered one of the greatest movies ever made. Second, neither received … Continue reading
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2000: Life in America 25 Years Ago
2000: Life in America 25 Years Ago
Travel back to the year 2000, when America stood on the cusp of the 21st century. The dawn of the internet age was in full swing, with AOL chatrooms, Napster, and the first major dot-com bubble shaping how people connected … Continue reading
Julia Roberts – A Life On Screen
Julia Roberts – A Life On Screen
Few stars have shined as brightly or as enduringly as Julia Roberts. From her breakout role in Mystic Pizza to her star-making performance in Pretty Woman, Roberts has captivated audiences with her radiant smile, natural charm, and undeniable talent. But … Continue reading
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Brian Stokes Mitchell
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Join us on Tuesday, July 9th at 6:30 PM for a fast, fun, and fascinating multimedia presentation celebrating the legendary Brian Stokes Mitchell! Whether you're a Broadway aficionado or new to his extraordinary talent, this event promises to be an … Continue reading
1950 – Life In America 75 Years Ago
1950 – Life In America 75 Years Ago
Journey to 1950, a defining year of post-war America, when optimism soared and new challenges emerged. The Baby Boom was reshaping family life, and suburban living became the American ideal. Television became the centerpiece of entertainment, with early shows like … Continue reading
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2000: Life in America 25 Years Ago
2000: Life in America 25 Years Ago
Travel back to the year 2000, when America stood on the cusp of the 21st century. The dawn of the internet age was in full swing, with AOL chatrooms, Napster, and the first major dot-com bubble shaping how people connected … Continue reading
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Best Actresses To Never Win An Oscar!
Best Actresses To Never Win An Oscar!
The Academy Awards are designed to recognize the greatest achievements in movies. Each year, huge audiences watch the Oscars, and the results can make or break a film's chances at success. They also have a huge impact on the careers … Continue reading
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Jimmy Carter (AM)
Jimmy Carter (AM)
Jimmy Carter was an enigma. A profoundly religious Southern Baptist, raised by a segregationist Father and an open-spirited mother who nursed Black families without pay in southern Georgia, Carter’s unique background made him hard to define and hard to understand. … Continue reading
Jewish Heroes Of The Civil Rights Movement
Jewish Heroes Of The Civil Rights Movement
Some people incorrectly think of the civil rights movement as African-American people versus white people. The truth is that many white people, including many Jewish Americans, provided physical, emotional, and monetary support to the movement. It would be more accurate … Continue reading
Jimmy Carter (PM)
Jimmy Carter (PM)
Jimmy Carter was an enigma. A profoundly religious Southern Baptist, raised by a segregationist Father and an open-spirited mother who nursed Black families without pay in southern Georgia, Carter’s unique background made him hard to define and hard to understand. … Continue reading
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1950 – Life In America 75 Years Ago
1950 – Life In America 75 Years Ago
Journey to 1950, a defining year of post-war America, when optimism soared and new challenges emerged. The Baby Boom was reshaping family life, and suburban living became the American ideal. Television became the centerpiece of entertainment, with early shows like … Continue reading
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Best Actors Never to Win an Oscar
Best Actors Never to Win an Oscar
America has been in love with the movies for over 100 years. And every year the race for the Oscar is closely watched by movie fans around the world. Winning the Academy award connotes something special in the history of … Continue reading
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Join us on Tuesday, July 9th at 6:30 PM for a fast, fun, and fascinating multimedia presentation celebrating the legendary Brian Stokes Mitchell! Whether you're a Broadway aficionado or new to his extraordinary talent, this event promises to be an … Continue reading
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What Just Happened – March 2025 Current Events (AM)
What Just Happened – March 2025 Current Events (AM)
Once a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is unique because we will not just discuss our … Continue reading
American Movies Set In Italy
American Movies Set In Italy
Italy! Italy is a beautiful country - the weather and the colors are as warm as the people. Diane Lane Glows "Under The Tuscan Sun" Americans are welcomed in every part of the country. Whether tourists want to admire the … Continue reading
What Just Happened – March 2025 Current Events (PM)
What Just Happened – March 2025 Current Events (PM)
Once a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is unique because we will not just discuss our … Continue reading
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The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra – Part One
The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra – Part One
Frank Sinatra was one of the most charismatic and controversial American entertainers of all time. He was one of a kind! Click here to read about his impressive record on Civil Rights. In this brand-new multimedia presentation, I will … Continue reading
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What Just Happened – March 2025 Current Events
What Just Happened – March 2025 Current Events
Once a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is unique because we will not just discuss our … Continue reading
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What Just Happened – March 2025 Current Events
What Just Happened – March 2025 Current Events
Once a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is unique because we will not just discuss our … Continue reading
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The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago
The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago
“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” Chicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation, we will look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best … Continue reading
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Julia Child: Spy And Chef
Julia Child: Spy And Chef
Julia Child: Spy And Chef In 1963, Julia Child became the first national superstar chef on TV! Her program "The French Chef" was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit! Julia Child changed … Continue reading
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