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Cultural History
Unusual Movie Musicals (PM)
ZoomWhat 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, ILJulia 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
Great Fortunes Of The Gilded Age: Rockefeller
ZoomDuring the Gilded Age, America saw a handful of families dominate the economy with staggering fortunes. If I asked you to name the richest American, you'd probably say Bill Gates or Sam Walton. Both are from the top of … Continue reading
History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning
Private VenueHistory 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
Private VenueThe 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
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
The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra – Part One
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesFrank 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 … Continue reading
Barry’s Broadway Blockbusters Part I
Private VenueThis 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 VenueThis 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