Click on any entry in Barry Bradford’s Speaking Schedule for full details.
Cultural History
Houdini
Private VenueHarry Houdini The name of Harry Houdini has become synonymous with magic. Simply no magician or escape artist has ever captivated the American public's imagination the way that the legendary Houdini did. "The Great Houdini" started out his life in relative … Continue reading
The Crime of the Century – The Supermodel, The Architect, And the Insane Millionaire
Park Ridge Senior Center 733 N. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, ILClick here to read more about this amazing story! At the dawn of the 20th century, America was riveted by the first celebrity murder case in America. Every element of this story is fascinating! The murderer was already famous and … Continue reading
The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago (Mid-Day)
Zoom“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” Chicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation, we will look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best … Continue reading
The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago (Evening)
Zoom“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” Chicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation, we will look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best … Continue reading
Hamilton: The Man, Miranda And The Musical
Private VenueWho could have predicted that an 818-page biography of America's first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, would become one of the biggest Broadway smashes of all time? Yet this fascinating blend of history and hip-hop, political debate, and show … Continue reading
1948: America 75 Years Ag0
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesI’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
Life And Career Of Robert Redford
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILRobert Redford is one of the most popular American movie actors of all time. Although he was initially thought of as just a "pretty boy" presence, like Tyrone Power and Paul Newman before him, Robert Redford proved to be a … Continue reading
The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago
Private Venue“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” Chicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation, we will look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best … Continue reading
Steve McQueen – The King Of Cool
Highland Park Country Club 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park IL, IL, United StatesSteve 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
Will Rogers: America’s Cowboy Philosopher
Private VenueWill Rogers: America’s Cowboy Philosopher Will Rogers is one of the most popular Americans to have ever lived! he famously said, "I never met a man I didn't like." And the reverse was true – no one ever seemed to … Continue reading