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    The Life Of Harriet Tubman

    Private Venue

      The life of Harriet Tubman is one of the most extraordinary tales of heroism, sacrifice, and courage you will ever hear. Many Americans know the name of Harriet Tubman as a conductor of the Underground Railroad. They remember that … Continue reading →

  • Paul Revere Children's Book

    Paul Revere A Patriot With A Purpose

    Zoom

    Paul Revere Patriot With A Purpose. Public speaker and historian Barry Bradford presents an exciting and unexpected look into the life of a great American hero.

    $5
  • Current Events Discussion Presentation

    What Just Happened – April 2026 Current Events (PM)

    Zoom

    Once a month, you can participate in a current events discussion presentation 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 about … Continue reading →

    $5
  • Current Events Discussion Presentation

    What Just Happened – April 2026 Current Events (NSSC)

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Once 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 →

    $5

  • Mel Brooks

    Private Venue

    Mel 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 →

  • Brian Stokes Mitchell Smiling

    Brian Stokes Mitchell

    Zoom

    Join us on Tuesday, May 5th at 6:30 PM for a fast, fun, and fascinating multimedia presentation celebrating the legendary Brian Stokes Mitchell! Whether you're a Broadway aficionado or new to his extraordinary talent, this event promises to be an … Continue reading →

  • TV in the 1980s

    Glenview Senior Center 2400 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, IL, United States

    If the 1970s, comedies tented to be the ground breakers and dramas were mostly bland and formulaic.  TV  in the 1980s tended to be quite different. While there were important comedies, most notably  The Cosby Show, Cheers  and The Golden Girls, for … Continue reading →

  • The Chicago Cubs – 1945 – 2016

    Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

      In the first half of the 20th century, the Cubs were one of the mightiest teams in baseball—a perennial pennant contender despite not winning the World Series since 1908. The second half of baseball's 20th century entrenched a memorable … Continue reading →

  • Clarence Darrow – Lawyer For The Ages

    Private Venue

    For almost a century, the very name "Clarence Darrow" has been used as synonymous with a brave, intrepid lawyer fighting for the rights of the disadvantaged and wrongfully accused.  The real Darrow was such a man. He took on unpopular … Continue reading →