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Cultural History
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Great Fortunes Of The Gilded Age (J. P. Morgan)
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesDuring the Gilded Age, America saw a handful of families dominate the economy with staggering fortunes. If I asked you to name the richest American, other than Elon Musk, you might name Bill Gates or Sam Walton. Both are from … 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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TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, 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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Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau – The Odd Couple Of Comedy!
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesIndividually, they were two of the best screen actors of their generation. Collectively they were one of the greatest movie teams of all time! Like Fred and Ginger, Tracy and Hepburn, Burns and Allen, when you think of one, you … Continue reading
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Carl Reiner
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
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The History Of Santa Claus!
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesCome and learn the fascinating history of Santa Claus Who doesn't love Santa Claus? Even in countries like Japan, that don't celebrate Christmas, the visage of Jolly old Santa is well known to the public. Although Santa's origins can be … Continue reading