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Cultural History
Grace Kelly – American Royalty
ZoomGrace Kelly American Royalty Grace Kelly had a short, luminous and wonderful career as a movie star. She starred alngside some of the most famous leading men of her time, including Gary Cooper, (High Noon) WIlliam Holden, (The Country Girl, … Continue reading
Rita Hayworth – American Royalty
ZoomRita Hayworth - American Royalty The pin-up photo of Rita Hayworth hung above the bunks of World War II American soldiers, airmen and sailors and airmen all over the world. She was called "The Love Goddess" and Fred Astaire declared … Continue reading
1945
ZoomJoin me in our time capsule for this amazing look back at one of the most important years in the history of the world: 1945. In 1945 World War II finally came to an end. After the deaths of both … Continue reading
Meghan Markle And Wallis Simpson – American Royalty
ZoomThe scandalous relationship between Wallis SImpson and Prince Edward led to a Royal abdication and quite nearly brought down the British Monarchy. The engagement of American actress, model and philanthropist Meghan Markle to Prince Harry of Great Britain caused many … Continue reading
Holiday Inn The Irving Berlin Musical
Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102Come and celebrate the holidays with Holiday Inn The Irving Berlin Musical, featuringĀ music from the incomparableĀ Irving Berlin! Ā "Holiday Inn" is a brand-new stage adaptation of the timeless 1942 Irving Berlin omnibus musical movie. That classic film starred Fred Astaire and … Continue reading
The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra – Part One
ZoomREGISTRATION IS CLOSED - IF YOU CANNOT GET IN THE ROOM DUE TO AN OVERFLOW, EMAIL ME AND I WILL SET A MAKEUP TIME! Frank Sinatra was one of the most charismatic and controversial American entertainers of all time. He … Continue reading
Looking Back – Looking Ahead – 2020 in Review/Predictions for 2021
Cook Memorial Library 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, United StatesThis is, without question, my most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Last year, this program sold out at every venue - so reserve your seats early!fastĀ In early December of each year, I present a look back at … Continue reading
Looking Back – Looking Ahead – 2020 in Review/Predictions for 2021
Private VenueThis is, without question, my most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Last year, this program sold out at every venue - so reserve your seats early!fastĀ In early December of each year, I present a look back at … Continue reading
Looking Back – Looking Ahead – 2020 in Review/Predictions for 2021
Private VenueThis is, without question, my most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Last year, this program sold out at every venue - so reserve your seats early!fastĀ In early December of each year, I present a look back at … Continue reading
Holiday Inn The Irving Berlin Musical
Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102Come and celebrate the holidays with Holiday Inn The Irving Berlin Musical, featuringĀ music from the incomparableĀ Irving Berlin! Ā "Holiday Inn" is a brand-new stage adaptation of the timeless 1942 Irving Berlin omnibus musical movie. That classic film starred Fred Astaire and … Continue reading