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Cultural History
Events
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The fabulous 1950s are often called The "First Golden Era" of Television!Mel With programs ranging from "I Love Lucy" to Edward R. Murrow, Sid Caesar to live dramas weekly, , from rigged quiz shows, Gunsmoke, and soap operas, the 1950s … Continue reading |
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Where did rock ’n’ roll come from? There is no single answer. The music that changed American popular culture grew from an extraordinary mixture of sounds—country and Western swing, blues and rhythm & blues, gospel, boogie-woogie, and more. Musicians borrowed … Continue reading |
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Mel Brooks wrote, directed, and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! As a TV writer working for the great Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV … Continue reading |
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During the Gilded Age, America saw a handful of families dominate the economy with staggering fortunes. If I asked you to name the richest American, other than Elon Musk, you might name Bill Gates or Sam Walton. Both are from … Continue reading |
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With Brian Wilson's death on June 11, 2025, American music lost one of its most dynamic and original creators. As co-founder of the Beach Boys, Wilson was the musical genius behind the California sound, melding lush harmonies, inventive arrangements, and … Continue reading
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PLEASE NOT NEW START TIME THIS MONTH ONLY, THE PROGRAM BEGINS AT 12:30 PM Once a month, you can participate in a current events discussion presentation with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just … Continue reading
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Where did rock ’n’ roll come from? There is no single answer. The music that changed American popular culture grew from an extraordinary mixture of sounds—country and Western swing, blues and rhythm & blues, gospel, boogie-woogie, and more. Musicians borrowed … Continue reading
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Where did rock ’n’ roll come from? There is no single answer. The music that changed American popular culture grew from an extraordinary mixture of sounds—country and Western swing, blues and rhythm & blues, gospel, boogie-woogie, and more. Musicians borrowed … Continue reading |
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LIVE AN IN-PERSON LUNCH INCLUDED REGISTRATION REQUIRED Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe created some of the most beloved musicals of Broadway’s Golden Age — Brigadoon, My Fair Lady, Camelot, Paint Your Wagon, and Gigi. Together, the lyricist and composer … Continue reading |
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