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Cultural History
Events
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The Great Filmmakers: Billy Wilder, The Greatest Director of Them All?
Private VenueMany filmmakers have a signature style. John Ford was master of the Western. Alfred Hitchcock created great thrillers. Howard Hawks made great romantic comedies. But Billy Wilder was the master of all genres - he made romantic comedies and courtroom … Continue reading
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The Life And The Films Of Paul Newman
Private VenueThe Life And The Films Of Paul Newman Paul Newman was one of the greatest movie stars of all time. He was certainly among the most handsome actors ever to grace the silver screen! However, he was far … Continue reading
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The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra – Part One
Private VenueFrank Sinatra was one of the most charismatic and controversial American entertainers of all time. He was one of a kind! Click here to read about his impressive record on Civil Rights. In this brand-new multimedia presentation, I will … Continue reading
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The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra – Part One
Private VenueFrank Sinatra was one of the most charismatic and controversial American entertainers of all time. He was one of a kind! Click here to read about his impressive record on Civil Rights. In this brand-new multimedia presentation, I will … Continue reading
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The Musicals of Lerner & Loewe – From Brigadoon to Camelot
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldAlan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe created some of the most beloved musicals of Broadway’s Golden Age — Brigadoon, My Fair Lady, Camelot, Paint Your Wagon, and Gigi. Together, the lyricist and composer combined witty, literate lyrics with lush, unforgettable … Continue reading
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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
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The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra – Part One
Private VenueFrank Sinatra was one of the most charismatic and controversial American entertainers of all time. He was one of a kind! Click here to read about his impressive record on Civil Rights. In this brand-new multimedia presentation, I will … Continue reading
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George Abbott – Mr. Broadway
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldGeorge Abbott’s career in American theatre is unmatched in scope and longevity. Known as “Mr. Broadway,” Abbott was a director, producer, playwright, and occasional actor whose work shaped the golden age of the American musical. Over a career spanning more … Continue reading
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Tom Hanks
Private VenueIf you were watching TV in 1980, you might have noticed a curly haired 26-year-old named Tom Hanks starring in an innocuous new show about roommates who dressed up in drag in order to live in a women's only residence. … Continue reading
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Walt Disney – Animating America
Addolorata Villa 555 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, ILIt is no overstatement to say that Walt Disney is one of the most influential Americans of all time. His name alone has become synonymous with forms of entertainment and recreation known throughout the world. To call something "Disneyesque" or … Continue reading