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Barry’s Broadway Blockbusters Part I

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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

Best Movies About Politics

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

Live, In Person, And Open To The Public! Politics and the movies are a match made in heaven! Movies need compelling characters, suspenseful plots, unexpected twists, and a  great conclusion. Politics provides all the above and then some! In this … Continue reading

Audra McDonald

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Audra McDonald is a phenomenally talented singer. Her range is otherworldly! The amazing Audra McDonald has sung everything from Broadway to popular music to opera and earned acclaim at every turn. Audra Mcdonald is also a passionately committed humanitarian, recognized … Continue reading

Julia Child: Spy And Chef

Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

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 the way … Continue reading

Best Movies About Baseball

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Baseball and movies are a natural combination! The best movies about baseball have featured some of the greatest actors, such as Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks, and Robert Redford, and the most talented writers and directors, including Aaron Sorkin and Penny … Continue reading

Betty White: America’s Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma

Niles Senior Center 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, United States

PLEASE NOTE! This is a live and in-person presentation. The registration fee includes a lovely lunch! Registration info is below! The cost is $22 through the wonderful Niles Senior Center!   The fabulous Betty White has been called an American … Continue reading

The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra – Part Two

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 trace … Continue reading

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American Movies Set In Italy

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

Italy!  Italy is a beautiful country - the weather and the colors are as warm as the people. Diane Lane Glows "Under The Tuscan Sun" Americans are welcomed in every part of the country. Whether tourists want to admire the … 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