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The Life Of Robin Williams

New City Library 220 N. Main Street, New City, NY, United States

The LifeĀ Of Robin Williams Robin Williams was one of the funniest comedians of all time. Ā His improvisational skills were almost other-worldly! Ā YetĀ behind the comic persona lay a complex man- intensely charitable and compassionate but plagued by insecurity, battling addictions, and … Continue reading

George Gershwin

Cook Memorial Library 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, United States

In a very short career, George Gershwin changed American music forever. He was one of the most beloved composers of music for Broadway. his songs and shows continue to be revived on the New York stage and in theaters worldwide. … Continue reading

1923 – America One Hundred Years Ago

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The Roaring Twenties were going full blast, and jazz filled the air. We were past a World War and a pandemic. Stocks and hemlines were going up. Warner Brothers, King Tut's tomb, and Old Yankee Stadium were opened. 1923 seemed … Continue reading

1923 – America One Hundred Years Ago PM

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The Roaring Twenties were going full blast, and jazz filled the air. We were past a World War and a pandemic. Stocks and hemlines were going up. Warner Brothers, King Tut's tomb, and Old Yankee Stadium were opened. 1923 seemed … Continue reading

Cole Porter – Risque Master Of American Music

Private Venue

Cole Porter is one of the greatest songwriters in American history. His melodies were sublime. His lyrics were creative, witty, sophisticated, original, and naughty. Cole Porter was the ultimate European-oriented sophisticate - yet he was born in tiny Peru, Indiana! … Continue reading

Women Writers Of Broadway Musicals

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

With a few noticeable exceptions, writing lyrics for Broadway has been the domain of men. Ā Oscar Hammerstein. Lin-Manuel Miranda. Irving Berlin. Stephen Sondheim. Call Porter. All were great! But it is no longer just a man's world! Today, we feature … Continue reading

1948: America 75 Years Ago (AM)

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Iā€™m back with the latest installment of my popular ā€œTime Capsuleā€ series! Each session will explore the yearā€™s top news stories, top movies and shows, famous birds and deaths, what things cost, and so much more! In this session, we … Continue reading

1948: America 75 Years Ago (PM)

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Iā€™m back with the latest installment of my popular ā€œTime Capsuleā€ series! Each session will explore the yearā€™s top news stories, top movies and shows, famous birds and deaths, what things cost, and so much more! In this session, we … Continue reading

Best Actors Never to Win an Oscar

Private Venue

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