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The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago (Mid-Day)

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“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

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The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago (Evening)

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“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

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Hamilton: The Man, Miranda And The Musical

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Who 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

1948: America 75 Years Ag0

Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

I’m back with the latest installment of my popular “Time Capsule” series! Each session will explore the year’s top news stories, top movies and shows, famous birds and deaths, what things cost, and so much more! In this session, we … Continue reading

Life And Career Of Robert Redford

Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL

Robert Redford is one of the most popular American movie actors of all time. Although he was initially thought of as just a "pretty boy" presence, like Tyrone Power and Paul Newman before him, Robert Redford proved to be a … Continue reading

The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago

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“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

Steve McQueen – The King Of Cool

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

Steve McQueen was determined to live life on his own terms. And did he ever! He generally played rebellious, charismatic, idiosyncratic anti-heroes. It wasn't just acting – that's how Steve McQueen was in real life! Steve McQueen was a complex … Continue reading

Will Rogers: America’s Cowboy Philosopher

Private Venue

Will Rogers: America’s Cowboy Philosopher Will Rogers is one of the most popular Americans to have ever lived!  he famously said, "I never met a man I didn't like." And the reverse was true – no one ever seemed to … Continue reading

1973 Time Capsule

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My popular 'Time Capsule' series lands in the fascinating year of 1973! We will look at the people, events, music, movies, and inventions that dominated the news 50 years ago. We will look at the stories of some of the … Continue reading