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  • Best Movies Directed By Women

    Best Movies Directed By Women

    Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United States

    FREE, LIVE, and IN-PERSON!!! REGISTRATION LINK From 1929 to 2024, 601 movies were nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. Of those, 22 were directed by women. In this exciting, brand-new two-part multimedia presentation, we will examine all 22 fantastic … Continue reading →

  • The Beach Boys: America’s Band and Their Timeless Sound

    Oak Brook Senior Center 1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook, IL, United States

    With 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 →

    $5

  • 1951 Time Capsule

    Step back into one of the most fascinating years of the twentieth century! In this engaging presentation, award-winning historian and speaker Barry Bradford takes audiences on a journey back to 1951, a year filled with unforgettable headlines, groundbreaking inventions, and … Continue reading →

  • Lerner And Loewe Masterpiece - My Fair Lady

    The Musicals of Lerner & Loewe – From Brigadoon to Camelot

    Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

    Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe created some of the most beloved musicals of Broadway’s Golden Age — Brigadoon, My Fair Lady, Camelot, Paint Your Wagon, and Gigi. Together, the lyricist and composer combined witty, literate lyrics with lush, unforgettable … Continue reading →

    $10
  • Legendary Bobby Darin

    Bobby Darin: A Brilliant Career Cut Short

    Private Venue

    With the debut of the new Broadway musical Just in Time on April 23, 2025, American music is experiencing a joyful revival of one of its most dynamic stars, Bobby Darin. The show has introduced a whole new audience to … Continue reading →

  • Author Talk – Bobbi Blend Book Club

    Private Venue

    📚 Author Visit: The Bobbi Blend You are receiving this notice because I will be joining a book club for a complimentary author discussion of my novel, The Bobbi Blend. I am delighted to speak with readers about the inspiration … Continue reading →

  • TV In The 1970s

    Glenview Senior Center 2400 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, IL, United States

    TV 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 →

  • 32 year old Olivia Newton-John dancing with 68 year old Gene Kelly in the unusual musical Xanadu

    Unusual Movie Musicals

    Private Venue

    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 →

  • Mel Brooks

    Private Venue

    Mel Brooks wrote, directed, and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! As a TV writer working for the great Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV … Continue reading →

  • Brian Stokes Mitchell Smiling

    Brian Stokes Mitchell

    Zoom

    Join us on Tuesday, May 5th at 6:30 PM for a fast, fun, and fascinating multimedia presentation celebrating the legendary Brian Stokes Mitchell! Whether you're a Broadway aficionado or new to his extraordinary talent, this event promises to be an … Continue reading →