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Cultural History
Steve McQueen – The King Of Cool (AM)
ZoomSteve 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
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
Steve McQueen – The King Of Cool (PM)
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldSteve 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)
Zoom"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
Barbara Stanwyck (Tuesday AM)
Zoom"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
Barbara Stanwyck
Private Venue"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
1973 Time Capsule (Monday PM)
ZoomMy popular 'Time Capsule' series lands in the fascinating year of 1973! We will look at the people, events, music, movies, and inventions that dominated the news 50 years ago. We will look at the stories of some of the … Continue reading
1973 Time Capsule (Tuesday AM)
ZoomMy popular 'Time Capsule' series lands in the fascinating year of 1973! We will look at the people, events, music, movies, and inventions that dominated the news 50 years ago. We will look at the stories of some of the … Continue reading
Cole Porter – Risque Master Of American Music
Private VenueCole 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
Bill Murray
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldBill Murray has had one of the most unique and unpredictable careers of anyone in show business! Starting off as a snarky deadpan comic, one of the first breakout stars on Saturday Night Live, he made a series of wildly … Continue reading