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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, IL

Julia 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

History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning

Private Venue

 History 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 Venue

The 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

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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 States

  Frank 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

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Barry’s Broadway Blockbusters Part I

Private Venue

This 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 Venue

This 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 Venue

This 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