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Cultural History
Will Rogers: America’s Cowboy Philosopher
Private VenueWill Rogers: America’s Cowboy Philosopher Will Rogers is one of the most popular Americans to have ever lived! he famously said, "I never met a man I didn't like." And the reverse was true – no one ever seemed to … Continue reading
1973 Time Capsule
Private VenueMy popular 'Time Capsule' series lands in the fascinating year of 1973! We will look at the people, events, music, movies, and inventions that dominated the news 50 years ago. We will look at the stories of some of the … Continue reading
The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago
Private Venue“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 look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best … Continue reading
Carl Reiner
Private VenueCarl 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
Unusual Movie Musicals
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldWhat 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
Looking Back – Looking Ahead – 2023 in Review/Predictions for 2024
ZoomThis is, without question, my most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Last year, this program sold out at every venue - so reserve your seats early! Perhaps it's just the era we are in, but this year seemed … Continue reading
Looking Back – Looking Ahead – 2023 in Review/Predictions for 2024 (PM)
ZoomThis is, without question, my most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Last year, this program sold out at every venue - so reserve your seats early! Perhaps it's just the era we are in, but this year seemed … Continue reading
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
Looking Back – Looking Ahead – 2023 in Review/Predictions for 2024
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThis is, without question, my most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Last year, this program sold out at every venue - so reserve your seats early! Perhaps it's just the era we are in, but this year seemed … Continue reading
Life And Career Of Robert Redford
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILRobert Redford is one of the most popular American movie actors of all time. Although he was initially thought of as just a "pretty boy" presence, like Tyrone Power and Paul Newman before him, Robert Redford proved to be a … Continue reading