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Dorothy Kilgallen
UniperDorothy 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. Her role in attacking the conclusions of the Warren Commission became … Continue reading
David Letterman (AM)
ZoomThe Life and Career of David Letterman is a fast-paced, funny, and engaging multimedia presentation exploring one of the most influential and original voices in the history of late-night television. From his early days as a weathercaster in Indiana to … Continue reading
David Letterman (PM)
The Life and Career of David Letterman is a fast-paced, funny, and engaging multimedia presentation exploring one of the most influential and original voices in the history of late-night television. From his early days as a weathercaster in Indiana to … Continue reading
James Madison And James Monroe: Influential Founding Fathers
Private VenueTheir names are similar; their life spans are almost identical and each was considered one of the most influential of the founding fathers. Yet despite their very different personalities, philosophies, and achievements, most Americans today would have a hard time … Continue reading
What Just Happened – April 2025 Current Events (AM)
ZoomOnce a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is unique because we will not just discuss our … Continue reading
What Just Happened – April 2025 Current Events
UniperOnce a month, you can participate in a current events presentation and discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is unique because we will not just discuss our opinions … Continue reading
What Just Happened – April 2025 Current Events (PM)
ZoomOnce a month, you can be part of a current events presentation and discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is unique because we will not just discuss our … Continue reading
Brown v Board – SCOTUS Transforms America
Private VenueIn 1896, The United States Supreme Court ruled 7 -1 that segregation was legal in the country that was begun with a document that said "...all men are created equal..." In 1954, The Supreme Court of The United States declared … Continue reading
Broadway Leading Ladies
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldJoin award-winning, cultural historian and self-proclaimed Broadway nerd, Barry Bradford, for a joyful, behind-the-scenes journey through the lives and legacies of Broadway’s greatest musical stars. From the golden age of Ethel Merman and Mary Martin to the modern brilliance of … Continue reading
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 the great Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV … Continue reading