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1969 History In Perspective
Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 601021969 In Perspective, 50 Years Ago Welcome to our time machine! In this fascinating new multimedia presentation we will put the wild, unique and absolutely unprecedented year of 1969 in perspective! In 1969, America was in turmoil. With the seemingly … Continue reading
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The Patient Is The President – Deaths And Near Deaths
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesThe assassination of John F. Kennedy shocked the nation. As the mortally wounded President was rushed to Parkland Hospital, surgeons scrambled to try and save him. When the patient is the President, the whole nation is watching the every move … Continue reading
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1944 – History In Perspective
Private Venue1944 was one of the most dramatic years in American history - indeed, it was a turning point in the history of the world! The liberation of Europe that began on D-Day was destined to change the trajectory of human … Continue reading
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America’s Greatest First Ladies
IMPORTANT!!! The Venue Will Be The Libertyville Senior Center!!! Who were America's Greatest First Ladies? Nobody really knows! Today, the press and public pay great attention to the President's spouse. However, the role of First Lady was not given so … Continue reading
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Billy Wilder – The Less Known Films
Private VenueBilly Wilder is the greatest film director of all time! Many of Wilder's films, such as "Stalag 17,""Sunset Boulevard," "Double Indemnity," "Some Like It Hot," and "The Apartment" are both critically acclaimed and popular favorites, This unique four week class … Continue reading
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Alexander Graham Bell: Communicating with the Future
Private VenueAlexander Graham Bell: Communicating with the Future If you mention the name Alexander Graham Bell, one word immediately springs to mind: telephone. Bell, a brilliant and determined educator as well as an important inventor of devices beyond the telephone changed … Continue reading
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Alexander Graham Bell: Communicating with the Future
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldAlexander Graham Bell: Communicating with the Future If you mention the name Alexander Graham Bell, one word immediately springs to mind: telephone. Bell, a brilliant and determined educator as well as an important inventor of devices beyond the telephone changed … Continue reading
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Chicago’s Best Broadway – 2019
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesEach year, Cultural Historian (and self-described Broadway nerd) Barry Bradford offers a fun, fast anddynamic program looking at some of the best Broadway musicals that will be playing in the Chicagoland area this year! Every year brings a new … Continue reading
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History In Perspective – America in 1919
Highland Park Country Club 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park IL, IL, United StatesWhat was life like in America in 1919? How did we live 100 years ago? Let's look back at what we would have seen if we could visit America in 1919. What were the top news stories, what were the … Continue reading
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Wedding Ceremony
Private VenueYou are seeing this notice because this block of time has been put aside for one of my favorite speaking opportunities! To learn more about my work as a wedding officiant, please click here. I am so blessed and so … Continue reading