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Cultural History
Broadway Comes To Chicago – 2025
Private VenueBroadway In Chicago, the Marriott Lincolnshire, Drury Lane Theater, Goodman Theatre, and Steppenwolf Theater (among others) have exciting programs this year for theater lovers. This fast and fascinating multimedia presentation will highlight all of the major shows coming to Chicago … Continue reading
Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy
Private VenueCarol Burnett is one of the funniest women ever to star on television. And on Broadway. And in films. She is also, by reputation, one of the nicest, most thoughtful, and highly respected women in the entire history of … Continue reading
Unusual Movie Musicals
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesWhat 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
1950 – Life In America 75 Years Ago
Private VenueJourney to 1950, a defining year of post-war America, when optimism soared and new challenges emerged. The Baby Boom was reshaping family life, and suburban living became the American ideal. Television became the centerpiece of entertainment, with early shows like … Continue reading
1975: Life in America 50 Years Ago
Private VenueRevisit 1975, a year when America found itself at a crossroads. In the aftermath of Watergate, the country was grappling with questions of trust and leadership, while Vietnam veterans returned home to a divided nation. At the same time, disco … Continue reading
1975: Life in America 50 Years Ago
Private VenueRevisit 1975, a year when America found itself at a crossroads. In the aftermath of Watergate, the country was grappling with questions of trust and leadership, while Vietnam veterans returned home to a divided nation. At the same time, disco … Continue reading
TV In The 1970s
Private VenueTV IN THE 1970s What was television like during the 1970s? It was the decade of Roots and The Love Boat. Silly television comedies were everywhere! The 1970s was the decade of Laverne & Shirley, The Fonz, Mork and Mindy, … Continue reading
TV In The 1970s
Private VenueTV IN THE 1970s What was television like during the 1970s? It was the decade of Roots and The Love Boat. Silly television comedies were everywhere! The 1970s was the decade of Laverne & Shirley, The Fonz, Mork and Mindy, … Continue reading
TV In The 1970s
Private VenueTV IN THE 1970s What was television like during the 1970s? It was the decade of Roots and The Love Boat. Silly television comedies were everywhere! The 1970s was the decade of Laverne & Shirley, The Fonz, Mork and Mindy, … Continue reading
Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night
Private VenueJohnny Carson, The King Of Late Night For thirty years, America went to bed with Johnny Carson. He was a constant presence in American popular culture from JFK until Bill Clinton. But as much as America loved him, they didn't … Continue reading