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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
The West Wing
ZoomThe West Wing is one of the most critically acclaimed television shows of all time. LIVE ON ZOOM The brainchild of Aaron Sorkin reminded us that many people who go into government do so because they care deeply about our … Continue reading
The Life Of FDR – A Multimedia Presentation
Private VenueThe Life Of FDR Understanding the life of FDR is like taking a sonogram of the USA. Franklin Roosevelt transformed the United States with optimism, vigor, vision, and skill. The effects are still being felt and still being debated today. … Continue reading
America’s Closest Elections: 1876 and 2000
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldAmerica is the most technologically advanced country in the world. We are the only nation to have landed a man on the moon, and our research universities are the envy of the world. But in the year 2000, we were … Continue reading
2024 Election Preview
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILThe upcoming Presidential election of 2024 promises to be one of the most unusual and consequential in American history. With a biracial woman, Vice-President Kamala Harris, running against elderly former President Trump, who faces trial in numerous jurisdictions and serious … Continue reading
Neil Diamond
Private VenueJoin us for an exciting and tuneful exploration of the life and career of Neil Diamond, one of the best-selling and most beloved musicians of all time. We will delve into his extraordinary impact on the music industry, from his … Continue reading
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
The West Wing (Monday AM)
ZoomThe West Wing is one of the most critically acclaimed television shows of all time. LIVE ON ZOOM The brainchild of Aaron Sorkin reminded us that many people who go into government do so because they care deeply about our … Continue reading
Dick Van Dyke Show: Leading Television Into The 60s
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe Dick Van Dyke Show is well remembered as one of the wittiest situation comedies in the history of television. What is less well remembered is that Carl Reiner's creation was a tremendously influential but deceptive innovator. The DIck Van … Continue reading
2024 Election Preview
Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, IL, United StatesThe 2024 Presidential election is shaping up to be one of the most unusual and consequential in American history. With Vice President Kamala Harris aiming to become the first woman ever elected to the presidency and former President Donald Trump … Continue reading