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  • Carl Reiner

    Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

    Carl Reiner was one of the funniest men ever to appear, write for, or direct a TV episode! At 97, he was the oldest celebrity active on Twitter - and never contemplating retiring from show business! Join me for a … Continue reading →

  • The Best Movies About Politics

    The Life And Career Of George Clooney

    Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

    George Clooney is one of the most celebrated actors and cultural icons of our time. From his breakout role as Dr. Doug Ross on ER to his commanding performances in Syriana and The Descendants, George Clooney has captivated audiences with … Continue reading →

  • Legendary Bobby Darin

    Bobby Darin: A Brilliant Career Cut Short

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    THIS PROGRAM IS LIVE AND FREE ON ZOOM! REGISTRATION LINK With 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 … Continue reading →

  • The Sopranos

    TV In The 1990s

    Glenview Senior Center 2400 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, IL, United States

    The 1990s were a transformative decade in American TV.. Simply, the sheer number of programs on TV in the 1990s grew exponentially. This was due to the arrival of cable TV networks, like HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, and other channels offering … Continue reading →

    $5

  • Benjamin Franklin

    Private Venue

    Benjamin Franklin has been called "The First American." Certainly, no life can compare to his. Benjamin Franklin was one of the most successful businessmen in American history. Although Franklin started his life in poverty, he grew to be phenomenally wealthy. … Continue reading →

  • Mark Twain: American Treasure

    Private Venue

    Mark Twain remains one of the most beloved and influential figures in American history. First and foremost, he was a great novelist. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is often called the quintessential American novel—the book that launched modern American literature. … Continue reading →

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  • The thrilling events that led to the Declaration of Independence and its actual meaning and influence on America will come to life in this exciting multimedia presentation.

    Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter

    Private Venue

    Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter The late Barbara Walters was the first superstar woman television news reporter.  Fighting against many barriers, she opened the door for women to be taken seriously as news anchors and news reporters on … Continue reading →

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  • 1976 Bicentennial Button

    1976 – Life In America Fifty Years Ago (PM)

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    Our popular "Time Capsule" series returns! Fifty years ago, America celebrated its Bicentennial with parades, fireworks, and a renewed sense of national pride—but 1976 was much more than a birthday party. It was a year of political change in the … Continue reading →

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  • 1876 – American Time Capsule (PM)

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    Our popular "Time Capsule" series returns! One hundred fifty years ago, America celebrated its Centennial with grand exhibitions, patriotic celebrations, and boundless optimism. But 1876 was far more than a birthday party. It was a year of extraordinary innovation, dramatic … Continue reading →

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