Click on any entry in Barry Bradford’s Speaking Schedule for full details.
Events
-
-
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 Best Movies Filmed In Chicago
Oak Brook Senior Center 1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook, IL, United States“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 Life of Winston Churchill (Part I)
ZoomThe extraordinary life of Winston Churchill is the focus of this engaging two-part multimedia presentation. In Part One, we’ll explore Churchill’s life up to the outbreak of World War II. We’ll examine his remarkable background, his triumphs and setbacks, and … Continue reading
$5 -
I Love Lucy – The Amazing Life Of Lucille Ball
Private Venue“I Love Lucy” was a cultural phenomenon!! It was not only the most popular television show on the air during the mid-1950s, but it also continued to make audiences laugh over 60 years after it first aired. Many consider it … Continue reading
-
The Musicals of Lerner & Loewe – From Brigadoon to Camelot
Private VenueAlan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe created some of the most beloved musicals of Broadway’s Golden Age — Brigadoon, My Fair Lady, Camelot, Paint Your Wagon, and Gigi. Together, the lyricist and composer combined witty, literate lyrics with lush, unforgettable … Continue reading
-
The Life of Winston Churchill (Part 2) Triumph And Legacy
ZoomIn Part Two of this compelling multimedia presentation, we follow Winston Churchill through the darkest and most defining chapter of his life—World War II and beyond. We’ll explore his steadfast leadership during the Blitz, his powerful speeches that galvanized a … Continue reading
$5 -
Nellie Bly
Private VenueNellie Bly was one of the most groundbreaking female journalists in American history! She began her journalistic career before she was 20 years old. Working in a time when very few women had ever achieved a great deal of success … Continue reading
-
Diana: Life Of The The People’s Princess
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesDiana: Glamorous And Tragic Life Of a Princess Lady Diana Spencer was the "People's Princess" beloved worldwide for her compassion as much as for her glamour. Sweet, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she caught … Continue reading
-
What Just Happened – August 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
$5 -
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