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Events
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Meryl Streep
Private VenueMeryl Streep is regarded as one of the greatest film actresses of all time. This fascinating multimedia presentation will illuminate her unique life and unparalleled career! We have a tendency to think of the "classic era" or "golden age" of … Continue reading
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The Mafia Battle For New York
Private VenueThe Mafia And The Battle For New York From the Godfather to the Sopranos, from Capone to Boardwalk Empire, America is fascinated with the Mafia. And the story of the Mafia wars for the control of New York City is … Continue reading
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Mel Brooks
Private VenueMel Brooks wrote, directed and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! As a TV writer, working for Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV show. He … Continue reading
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Motivational Speech – I Love PBJ
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldI LOVE PBJ: FIVE INGREDIENTS TO SUCCESS My favorite motivational speech! I have shared this with companies, keynotes, schools and groups across the country - and each time the result has been spectacular. How did a quirky, idiosyncratic schoolteacher help … Continue reading
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Mel Brooks
Private VenueMel Brooks wrote, directed and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! As a TV writer, working for Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV show. He … Continue reading
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Reconsidering The Presidents
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldAt one time, Harry Truman was generally considered to be the worst President of all time! At their worst, President Truman's approval numbers were even lower than Presidents G. W. Bush, Jimmy Carter or Donald Trump! Yet today, many historians … Continue reading
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Sidney Poitier
Private VenueSidney Poitier is, without question, one of the greatest actors in the history of American film. Additionally, Sidney Poitier is the man who broke the color barrier in Hollywood. Like Barack Obama or Jackie Robinson, he was more than just … Continue reading
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The Democrats Who Want To Be President
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield(Please note - given the fluid nature of American politics, any of the information herein is subject to change! :-) The actual presentation will be up-to-the-minute!) President Trumo and Vice-President Pence are all but guaranteed to be the Republican nominees … 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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The Democrats Who Want To Be President
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield(Please note - given the fluid nature of American politics, any of the information herein is subject to change! :-) The actual presentation will be up-to-the-minute!) President Trumo and Vice-President Pence are all but guaranteed to be the Republican nominees … Continue reading