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  • The Fist Best Selling Cookbook:

    Julia Child: Spy And Chef

    Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

    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 the way … Continue reading →

  • Best Movies About Baseball

    Best Movies About Baseball

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    Baseball and movies are a natural combination! The best movies about baseball have featured some of the greatest actors, such as Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks, and Robert Redford, and the most talented writers and directors, including Aaron Sorkin and Penny … Continue reading →

  • 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 →

  • Frank SInatra

    The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra – Part Two

    Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

    Frank Sinatra was one of the most charismatic and controversial American entertainers of all time. He was one of a kind!  Click here to read about his amazing record on Civil Rights. In this brand-new multimedia presentation, I will trace … Continue reading →

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  • Americans In Italy: 8 Great Movies - A Little Romance

    American Movies Set In Italy

    Highland Park Country Club 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park IL, IL, United States

    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 →

  • Barry’s Broadway Blockbusters Part I

    Private Venue

    This is a program that I am so excited about! Barry's Broadway blockbuster part one will look at some of the show-stopping moments on Broadway in the last 25 years. In this exciting brand-new program, cultural historian and Broadway maven … Continue reading →

  • Barry’s Broadway Blockbusters Part Two

    Private Venue

    This is a program that I am so excited about! Barry's Broadway blockbuster part one will look at some of the show-stopping moments on Broadway in the last 25 years. In this exciting brand-new program, cultural historian and Broadway maven … Continue reading →

  • Barry’s Broadway Blockbusters Part I

    Private Venue

    This is a program that I am so excited about! Barry's Broadway blockbuster part one will look at some of the show-stopping moments on Broadway in the last 25 years. In this exciting brand-new program, cultural historian and Broadway maven … Continue reading →

  • The Marx Brothers

    Private Venue

    The Marx Brothers were much, much better than you remember! Their humor uplifted American spirits during the Depression and established new standards for comedy. The Marx Brothers' combination of odd and unique talents, including a harp-playing mime, a Jewish comic … Continue reading →

  • The Best Movies Shot In Chicago = The Fugitive

    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 →