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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

$5

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

Barry’s Broadway Blockbusters Part Two

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

The Marx Brothers

Private Venue

The Marx Brothers were much, much better than you remember! Their humor uplifted American spirits during the Depression and established new standards for comedy. The Marx Brothers' combination of odd and unique talents, including a harp-playing mime, a Jewish comic … Continue reading

The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago

Private Venue

“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

Barry’s Broadway Blockbusters Part Two

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

Dorothy Kilgallen

Private Venue

Dorothy Kilgallen is best remembered today as a somewhat flinty regular panelist on the game show "I've Got a Secret." However,  this groundbreaking woman was a pioneer in journalism. And her role in attacking the conclusions of the Warren Commission … Continue reading