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Cultural History
Events
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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
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Mel Brooks
Private VenueMel Brooks wrote, directed, and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! As a TV writer working for the great Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV … Continue reading
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Brian Stokes Mitchell
ZoomJoin us on Tuesday, May 5th at 6:30 PM for a fast, fun, and fascinating multimedia presentation celebrating the legendary Brian Stokes Mitchell! Whether you're a Broadway aficionado or new to his extraordinary talent, this event promises to be an … Continue reading
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TV in the 1980s
Glenview Senior Center 2400 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, IL, United StatesIf the 1970s, comedies tented to be the ground breakers and dramas were mostly bland and formulaic. TV in the 1980s tended to be quite different. While there were important comedies, most notably The Cosby Show, Cheers and The Golden Girls, for … Continue reading
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Audra McDonald (PM)
ZoomAudra McDonald is a phenomenally talented singer. Her range is otherworldly! The amazing Audra McDonald has sung everything from Broadway to popular music to opera and earned acclaim at every turn. The day after her Broadway debut, a critic for … Continue reading
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The Musicals of Lerner & Loewe – From Brigadoon to Camelot
Private VenueAlan 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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The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago
Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, United States“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 examine film clips and hear stories about some of the best movies shot … Continue reading
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The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago
Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, United States“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” FREE, LIVE AND IN-PERSON! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! Chicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation, we will examine film clips and hear … Continue reading
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The Beach Boys: America’s Band and Their Timeless Sound
Private VenueWith 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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