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TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s
Glenview Senior Center 2400 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, IL, United StatesTV in the 1960s The 1960s were definitely one of TV's oddest decades! The 1960s began with Westerns dominating the ratings! The old West soap opera Bonanza became the most popular show on the air. One after another competing show … Continue reading
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History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning
Private VenueHistory Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning Mississippi Burning: The Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting, important, and electrifying eras in American history. It had everything from a cinematic standpoint: dynamic lead characters, powerful and determined villains, mystery, mood, … Continue reading
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Best Movies Directed By Women
Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United StatesFREE, LIVE, and IN-PERSON!!! REGISTRATION LINK From 1929 to 2024, 601 movies were nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. Of those, 22 were directed by women. In this exciting, brand-new two-part multimedia presentation, we will examine all 22 fantastic … Continue reading
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The Beach Boys: America’s Band and Their Timeless Sound
Oak Brook Senior Center 1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesWith Brian Wilson's death on June 11, 2025, American music lost one of its most dynamic and original creators. As co-founder of the Beach Boys, Wilson was the musical genius behind the California sound, melding lush harmonies, inventive arrangements, and … Continue reading
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1951 Time Capsule
Step back into one of the most fascinating years of the twentieth century! In this engaging presentation, award-winning historian and speaker Barry Bradford takes audiences on a journey back to 1951, a year filled with unforgettable headlines, groundbreaking inventions, and … Continue reading
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The Musicals of Lerner & Loewe – From Brigadoon to Camelot
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesAlan 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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Bobby Darin: A Brilliant Career Cut Short
Private VenueWith the debut of the new Broadway musical Just in Time on April 23, 2025, American music is experiencing a joyful revival of one of its most dynamic stars, Bobby Darin. The show has introduced a whole new audience to … Continue reading
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Author Talk – Bobbi Blend Book Club
Private Venue📚 Author Visit: The Bobbi Blend You are receiving this notice because I will be joining a book club for a complimentary author discussion of my novel, The Bobbi Blend. I am delighted to speak with readers about the inspiration … Continue reading
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TV In The 1970s
Glenview Senior Center 2400 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, IL, United StatesTV IN THE 1970s What was television like during the 1970s? It was the decade of Roots and The Love Boat. Silly television comedies were everywhere! The 1970s was the decade of Laverne & Shirley, The Fonz, Mork and Mindy, … Continue reading
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Unusual Movie Musicals
Private VenueWhat is the greatest movie musical of all time? "Singin' In The Rain," "Grease," "The Wizard Of Oz," "West Side Story," and a number of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers films would pop up in many lists. However, this fun … Continue reading