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Betty White: America’s Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma

Niles Senior Center 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, United States

PLEASE NOTE! This is a live and in-person presentation. The registration fee includes a lovely lunch! Registration info is below! The cost is $22 through the wonderful Niles Senior Center!   The fabulous Betty White has been called an American … Continue reading

American Movies Set In Italy

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Italy!  Italy is a beautiful country - the weather and the colors are as warm as the people. Diane Lane Glows "Under The Tuscan Sun" Americans are welcomed in every part of the country.  Whether tourists want to admire the … Continue reading

Unusual Movie Musicals

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What 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

Unusual Movie Musicals (PM)

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What is the greatest movie musical of all time? “Singin’ In The Rain,” “Grease,” “The Wizard Of Oz,” “West Side Story,” and several Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers films would pop up in many lists. However, this fun multimedia presentation … Continue reading

The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago

Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, 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 look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best … Continue reading

Julia Child: Spy And Chef

Clarendale Of Algonquin 2001 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL

Julia Child: Spy And Chef In 1963, Julia Child became the first national superstar chef on TV! Her program "The French Chef" was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit!  Julia Child changed … Continue reading

History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning

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 History 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

The Many Faces of Danny Kaye

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The Many Faces of Danny Kaye He was a brilliant comic. He sang well enough to do duets with Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, and Beverly Sills. Danny Kaye danced beautifully with Vera-Ellen, often considered the best technical dancer in the … Continue reading

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The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago

Highland Park Country Club 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park IL, 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 look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best … Continue reading