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Cultural History
The History Of NBC (Mid-Day)
ZoomThe history of NBC is perhaps the most storied and essential in broadcasting history. Its founder, the illustrious David Sarnoff, was the genius who turned a small local radio station into a gigantic, influential multimedia empire; he always had dreams … Continue reading
Gene Kelly
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldIt is one of the single most iconic moments in the history of the movies: Gene Kelly dancing with absolute joy in a rainstorm in Singing In The Rain. That unforgettable moment showcases so many things - a brilliant dancer and … Continue reading
The History Of CBS (PM)
ZoomThe history of CBS offers a panorama of American popular culture in both the 20th and 21st centuries. The Columbia Broadcasting System has long been known as the premier broadcasting network. Founded by William Paley, from its earliest days, CBS … Continue reading
The History Of CBS (Mid-Day)
ZoomThe history of CBS offers a panorama of American popular culture in both the 20th and 21st centuries. The Columbia Broadcasting System had long been known as the premier broadcasting network. Founded by William Paley, from its earliest days, CBS … Continue reading
Audrey Hepburn
Private VenueAudrey Hepburn was the epitome of grace and charm, kindness and generosity. Audrey Hepburn's movies today are considered among the greatest example of classic Hollywood. In their day, likewise, her movies were wildly popular with both critics and an adoring public. Audrey … Continue reading
Singing In The Rain Broadway and Hollywood
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield"Singin' In The Rain" has been called the best movie ever that did not win a single Oscar. The remarkable story of how this dazzling musical came to be is both charming and enlightening. We will hear the behind-the-scenes stories … Continue reading
The Crime of the Century – The Supermodel, The Architect, And the Insane Millionaire
Private VenueClick here to read more about this amazing story! At the dawn of the 20th century, America was riveted by the first celebrity murder case in America. Every element of this story is fascinating! The murderer was already famous and … Continue reading
The History Of ABC (PM)
ZoomThe youngest of the big three broadcasting networks, the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), began as an offshoot of NBC and was for decades mired in third place in the ratings. That began to change when Walt Disney stepped in. Disney … Continue reading
The History Of ABC (Mid – Day)
ZoomThe youngest of the big three broadcasting networks, the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), began as an offshoot of NBC and was for decades mired in third place in the ratings. That began to change when Walt Disney stepped in. Disney … Continue reading
Hamilton: The Man, Miranda And The Musical
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldWho could have predicted that an 818-page biography of America's first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, would become one of the biggest Broadway smashes of all time? Yet this fascinating blend of history and hip-hop, political debate, and show … Continue reading