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Bob Newhart

Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

LIVE EVENT: Bob Newhart turned 93 on September 5, 2022. He is a living legend and widely regarded as one of the nicest men in Hollywood history. Two of his sitcoms became iconic, and his appearances on the Tonight Show … Continue reading

Cary Grant

Private Venue

Cary Grant was one of the most iconic stars in the entire history of classic Hollywood cinema. The man who was born Archibald Leach, made more than 50 films as a leading man and yet never won a competitive Academy … Continue reading

1923 – America One Hundred Years Ago

Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL

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

Barbara Stanwyck

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

"Career is too pompous a word. It was a job, and I have always felt privileged to be paid for doing what I love doing." Barbara Stanwyck may be the greatest movie actress who never won an Oscar. Her career … Continue reading

History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning

Private Venue

 History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning Mississippi Burning: The Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting, important, and electrifying eras in American history. It had everything from a cinematic standpoint: dynamic lead characters, powerful and determined villains, mystery, mood, … Continue reading

Steve McQueen – The King Of Cool (PM)

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Steve McQueen was determined to live life on his own terms. And did he ever! He generally played rebellious, charismatic, idiosyncratic anti-heroes. It wasn't just acting – that's how Steve McQueen was in real life! Steve McQueen was a complex … Continue reading

Steve McQueen – The King Of Cool (AM)

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Steve McQueen was determined to live life on his own terms. And did he ever! He generally played rebellious, charismatic, idiosyncratic anti-heroes. It wasn't just acting – that's how Steve McQueen was in real life! Steve McQueen was a complex … Continue reading

Steve McQueen – The King Of Cool (PM)

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Steve McQueen was determined to live life on his own terms. And did he ever! He generally played rebellious, charismatic, idiosyncratic anti-heroes. It wasn't just acting – that's how Steve McQueen was in real life! Steve McQueen was a complex … Continue reading

Barbara Stanwyck (Monday PM)

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"Career is too pompous a word. It was a job, and I have always felt privileged to be paid for doing what I love doing." Barbara Stanwyck may be the greatest movie actress who never won an Oscar. Her career … Continue reading