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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)

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My 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)

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My 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 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

Bill Murray

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Bill 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

1948: America 75 Years Ago (AM)

Highland Park Country Club 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park IL, IL, United States

I’m back with the latest installment of my popular “Time Capsule” series! Each session will explore the year’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

The Films Of Aaron Sorkin

Private Venue

Aaron Sorkin has already joined the list of the greatest screenwriters in the history of movies! The films of Aaron Sorkin are endlessly entertaining, always beautifully written, and inevitably gather loads of Oscar nominations! A-List actors line up to star … Continue reading

1973 Time Capsule

Private Venue

My 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

Barry Woodstock PosterMy 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 … Continue reading