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Jack Benny

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Jack Benny holds two unique and quite wonderful distinctions. First, Jack Benny is almost universally regarded   by critics, contemporaries and historians as having the best comic timing of any performer in show business. Jack Benny's ability to take a pause, … Continue reading

The History Of Santa Claus!

Addolorata Villa 555 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, IL

Come and learn the fascinating history of Santa Claus Who doesn't love Santa Claus? Even in countries like Japan, that don't celebrate Christmas, the visage of Jolly old Santa is well known to the public. Although Santa's origins can be … Continue reading

Irving Berlin Holiday Inn

Uniper

Come and celebrate the holidays with Holiday Inn The Irving Berlin Musical, featuring music from the incomparable Irving Berlin! "Holiday Inn" is a brand-new stage adaptation of the timeless 1942 great Irving Berlin omnibus musical movie. That classic film starred Fred Astaire … Continue reading

Bob Newhart

Private Venue

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

The History Of Santa Claus!

Uniper

Come and learn the fascinating history of Santa! Who doesn't love Santa Claus? Although Santa's origins can be traced to a religious figure (Saint Nicholas) in Christian lore, over the years Santa Claus has morphed into a universally recognized symbol of kindness, … Continue reading