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Cultural History
1948: America 75 Years Ago (AM)
ZoomIām back with the latest installment of my popular āTime Capsuleā series! Each session will explore the yearās 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)
ZoomIām back with the latest installment of my popular āTime Capsuleā series! Each session will explore the yearās 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 VenueAmerica 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
Betty White: America’s Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma
Private VenueThe fabulous Betty White has been called an American national treasure - and rightly so! Up until her death at 99, Betty White was a beacon of positivity even in difficult years! Witty, working, and happy, Betty white it's a … Continue reading
The West Wing
Private VenueThe West Wing is one of the most critically acclaimed television shows of all time. LIVE IN PERSON The brainchild of Aaron Sorkin reminded us that many people who go into government do so because they care deeply about our … Continue reading
Gene Kelly
Private VenueIt is one of the single most iconic moments in the history of the movies: Gene Kelly dancing with absolute joy in a rainstorm in Singing In The Rain. That unforgettable moment showcasesĀ so many things - a brilliant dancer and … Continue reading
The King And I – Story Of The Real Anna
Private Venue"The King and I " is one of the most beloved musicals. The gorgeous music, lavish sets, phenomenal costumes, and fascinating storyline combine to make The King and I a musical that has had decades of popularity on Broadway and … Continue reading
Women Writers Of Broadway Musicals
Highland Park Country Club 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park IL, IL, United StatesWith 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
Harry Belafonte (PM)
ZoomThis has become one of my favorite new programs. And it is undoubtedly one of the most surprising programs I have ever researched! When I began my research, I thought I would talk about a popular entertainer from the 1950s … Continue reading
Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldBarbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter The late Barbara Walters was the first superstar woman television news reporter.Ā Fighting against many barriers, she opened the door for women to be taken seriously as news anchors and news reporters on … Continue reading