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SUMMARY:Rita Hayworth - American Royalty
DESCRIPTION:Rita Hayworth – American Royalty\nThe pin-up photo of Rita Hayworth hung above the bunks of World War II American soldiers\, airmen and sailors and airmen all over the world. She was called “The Love Goddess” and Fred Astaire declared her his best dance partner. In the 1940s\, Rita Hayworth was one of the most popular movie stars of her time. \nAt the height of her fame\, she married two of the most famous men in the world. First\, she accepted a proposal from the brilliant Orson Welles. They seemed like the ultimate Hollywood gamor/power couple. After that marriage failed\, “The Love Goddess was wooed and pursued by one of the world’s wealthiest and most famous prines: the fabled Aly Khan. \nThe marriage of Hollywood’s sexiest star and the glamorous Muslim playboy\, socialite\, womanizer\, racehorse owner and jockey was a source of endless fascination by the press and public. It ended unhappily\, with offers of bribes\, threats of kidnapping and back-and-forth rancor in newspapers all around the globe. \nRita Hayworth returned to film\, but her career evaporated in a haze of alcaholism and strange personality swings. The latter were finally diagnosed as the little known malady called Alzheimer’s Disease. \nIn this multimedia presentation we will celebrate the terrific talent of Rita Hayworth as seen in her classic movies. We will also explore the strange\, unexpected and often sad story of the private life of the glamorous “Love Goddess\,” the remarkable Rita Hayworth
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/rita-hayworth-american-royalty-2/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Chicago's Best Broadway - 2019
DESCRIPTION: Each year\, this Cultural Historian (and self-described Broadway nerd) offers a dynamic program looking at some of the best Broadway musicals that will be playing in the Chicagoland area this year!   \nEvery year brings a new crop of delights to Broadway lovers living in the Chicago area! This year’s multimedia presentation will emphasize some of my favorite shows at Broadway In Chicago\, Drury Lane\, Marriott Lincolnshire and more during the 2019 theater season. \n Highlighted musicals will include the uplifting\, unique and very beautiful “Come From Away\,” and the powerful “Dear Evan Hansen\,” which are both playing through Broadway in Chicago. \nWe will also take a look at a personal favorite\,  “Something Rotten\,” a hilarious comedy (pictured above) that will be featured at Marriott. Bonus! Click here to read my review) Other shows include the sublime “An American In Paris” (Drury Lane) and “The Bridges Of Madison County” at Theo Ubique. \nCan’t wait to share my passion for these great Broadway Musicals with you! \nPlease note – this program is very popular\, and seats fill quickly! Please register today!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/chicagos-best-broadway-2019-2/
LOCATION:Highland Park Senior Center\, 1677 Old Deerfield Rd\, Highland Park\, IL\, 60035
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Wallis Simpson (American Royalty Series)
DESCRIPTION:The King of England abdicated his throne in order to be with “the woman I love.” Some people see it as the most romantic gestures in history. Others see his marriage to a twice divorceed\, promiscuous woman from Baltimore as the symptom of a weak man under the spell of a domineering woman who shared his passion for drinking\, luxury and the high life.  \nWallis Simpson is a complicated woman whose life is shrouded in controversy. As an American who marrieed into the British royal family\, she was an object of both admiration and derision. Certainly her role in leading to a Constitutional crisis in Great Britain is one of the most unique stories in English history! \nIn this fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will look at the unusual personal  history of Wallis Simpson before she met the future King Edward. Then we’ll look at the oddly compelling relationship between the lightweight King and the aspirational divorcee from Maryland.  \nThe story will captivate you as we examine how the relationship between Edward and Wallis opened a chain of events that would unexpectedly bring Elizabeth into position to become the future Queen of England. And we will delve deeply into how their support of Hitler caused them to become pariahs and exiles!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/wallis-simpson/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:British History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190212T140000
DTSTAMP:20181226T170144Z
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SUMMARY:Women Who Have Run For President
DESCRIPTION:What do Victoria Woodhull\, Gracie Allen\, Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Dole have in common?  \nThey are among the amazing and fascinating women who have run for President!  We now see the election of a woman as President is not a mater of ‘if’ – it is simply a matter of ‘when’ and who! \nIn this unique\, fast moving and thought provoking presentation\, national award winning public speaker and historian Barry Bradford will share the phenomonal stories of the women who blazed the way for a sea change in the political process . t won’t be Hillary Clinton\, but iIncluded om the presentation be a prediction of who will be the 1st woman to be elected president! It may happen as soon as the Election of 2020! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/women-run-president-2019/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190218T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190218T110000
DTSTAMP:20190218T144203Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Kelly - American Royalty
DESCRIPTION:Grace Kelly American Royalty \nGrace Kellyhad a short\, luminous and wonderful career as a movie star. She starred alngside some of the most famous leading men of her time\, including Gary Cooper\, (High Noon) WIlliam Holden\, (The Country Girl\, for which she won the Oscar) Cary Grant (To Catch a Thief) Jimmy Stewart (Rear Window) Clark Gable\,\, (Mogambo) and Frank Sinatra (High Scoiety). \nTo one and all\, Grace Kelly was referred to as “Hollywood Royalty. She had the carriage\, poise and looks of a  princess/ And then\, perhaps ordianed by fate\, the glamorous movie queen became a real life princess! \nThe wedding of Grace Kelly to handsome and dashing Prince Ranier of Monaco  was one \nof the biggest media events of the twentieth century. The spectacular marriage ceremony was followed by a new career – as an American who had become royalty.  \nGrace Kelly was adored by the people of Monaco as she devoted herself to charitable work and the duties as a royal princess and loving mother. Her tragic death shocked the world. The people of Monaco still mourn her\, as do classic film fans around the world. \nDon’t miss Grace Kelly American Royalty! This is truly an  extraordinary life story!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/grace-kelly-american-royalty-2/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190218T143000
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SUMMARY:Harding And Coolidge - Republican Presidents Of The 1920s
DESCRIPTION:After  World War I ended\, America turned away from the liberal progressive era of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson and made a sharp turn toward conservatism. In 1920\, the Republicans nominated for president Warren G Harding\, an amiable Sen. from Ohio who promised “A return to normalcy.” For eight years the Republicans controlled the presidency\, Congress\, and the national debate. Within twelve  fascinating years the economy had gone from boom to bust and the “Roaring Twenties” had given way to the Great Depression. The seemingly perennial GOP majority evaporated with the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt.  Who were the Republican presidents whose pro-business\, low tax\, conservative presidencies led to an explosion and then the demolition of the American economy? They were very dissimilar in their backgrounds\, each with a fascinating back story that you will learn about in this unique multimedia presentation. \n Please Note: Registration is required for this program. Please contact the venue for more information. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/harding-coolidge-hoover-republican-presidents-of-the-1920s-3-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Economic History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190219T113000
DTSTAMP:20190218T143549Z
CREATED:20150105T031458Z
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SUMMARY:Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for some high energy history?\n \nWhen new clients ask me\, “What is your best presentation?” This is the one I point them to. I have been fascinated by the assassination of Abraham Lincoln for as long as I can remember. Unlike so many ridiculous conspiracy theories that float around the Internet\, the murder of Pres. Lincoln was the result of the terrorist conspiracy. You will be amazed by the personalities\, the strange coincidences\, the tragic mistakes and the far-reaching consequences of this successful act of terrorism. \nDrawing on my skills as a historian and as a dramatist\, the dramatic events come to life with an explosive\, clear\, unforgettable focus. You become swept up in the tide of events that would change the nation forever.  This fascinating presentation has earned standing ovations across the USA And I am proud to present it to you. \n \n Want to learn more?\n Click here to read the unexpected fates of the others who were in the box with Pres. Lincoln that night. This short article will give you a glimpse of the strange effects of the assassination. If you are fascinated by Lincoln as a person\, click here to read an article about my favorite movie portrayal of Lincoln \n \nand click here to read my response to truth and fiction in the popular Steven Spielberg “Lincoln” movie.  And you can click here to read about the mind of Lincoln – how he decided to declare a national day of Thanksgiving in the middle of the bloodiest war in American history. \n I promise this will be a presentation you will long remember! \n A Bonus!\nClick here for a real treat. On the old game show\, “I’ve Got a Secret” the last known living witness to the assassination of Pres. Lincoln by the terrorist\, John Wilkes Booth\, made an appearance on February 9\, 1956. While his memory of the events is not reliable\, I still think it is an amazing thing to be able to see! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/assassination-abraham-lincoln-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Military History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190221T143000
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SUMMARY:The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges
DESCRIPTION:In a span of just seven years\, Preston Sturges had an unparalleled run of making some of the greatest American movies of all time.    \nThe films of Preston Sturges are absolutely unique\, unforgettable and utterly brilliant. However\, although his Hollywood career lasted over 35 years\, the movies Preston Sturges wrote and directed between 1938-1945 alone were enough to cement his reputation as one of the most influential directors and respected screenwriters of all time.  After becoming the first screenwriter of the talking movie era to be allowed to direct his own films\,  Preston Sturges created a unique body of work that still delights and challenges and amuses audiences 80 years later. Furthermore\, his personal life was as unexpected\, unique and memorable as his movies! \nYou may be asking yourself: “So who is this guy and why have I never heard of him?” My response is: “Challenge yourself to become enthralled with the filmmaker whose name you may not know but whose movies are unforgettable!”
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/preston-sturges/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190224T153000
DTSTAMP:20190223T163658Z
CREATED:20180413T164519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190223T163658Z
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SUMMARY:Movies About Lincoln - Abraham Lincoln On Film
DESCRIPTION:No American President has been portrayed on film more often than Abraham Lincoln! \nFrom the earliest days of silent movies\, Lincoln has been featured in more movies than all other Presidents combined. The most brilliant of these iconic performances can be seen in John Ford’s groundbreaking “Young Mr. Lincoln” starring Henry Fonda. Raymond Massey played Lincoln so often on stage\, movies\, and TV that George S. Kaufman famously observed: “[Raymond] Massey won’t be satisfied until he’s assassinated!” \nEven in contemporary films such as Spielberg’s “Lincoln\,” the myth of Honest Abe grows and evolves with each movie. In this insightful\, mesmerizing and nostalgic multimedia presentation\, you will see my work as a Lincoln scholar combined with my love of classic cinema! \nPLEASE NOTE: This program is FREE\, but registration is strongly recommended!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/movies-about-lincoln-3/
LOCATION:Algonquin Area Public Library District\, 2600 Harnish Dr. \, lgonquin\, IL 60102
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190225T203000
DTSTAMP:20190111T214610Z
CREATED:20140919T194612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190111T214610Z
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SUMMARY:Julia Child: Spy And Chef
DESCRIPTION:Julia Child: Spy And Chef\n \nIn 1963 Julia Child became the first national superstar chef on TV.! \nHer program “The French Chef” was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen\, intact\, as a permanent exhibit! Julia Child changed the way America thought about food\, became the first star of public broadcasting\, opened the doors for cooking on television and became one of the first and most important faces of public broadcasting. Quite a legacy for a woman who was neither French nor a chef! \n There was another side to Julia Child–one that the public knew little about.  In 1943\, twenty years before her cooking and media skills would make her famous\, Julia Child served in America’s top secret spy corps during World War II!  The amazing Julia Child worked in the OSS\, \nJulia Child – In China WWII \nwhich was later to become the CIA. Utilizing a very high level of security clearance\, amazing organizational skills and endless optimism and resourcefulness\, the former party girl from California served America her nation. She worked at the right hand of “Wild Bill” Donovan\, the head of America’s foreign spies! With her husband\, Paul\,Julia Child moved from one dangerous overseas post to another\, serving our country before she learned how to cook. \n  \nThe daring story of Julia Child in the OSS is only one of the delights in this unique\, funny and fascinating multimedia presentation! We will look at how she changed public television\, changed the way America cooked and ate – and how she had a whole lot fun in everything she attempted! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/julia-child-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190226T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190226T110000
DTSTAMP:20190206T002650Z
CREATED:20190206T002650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T002650Z
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SUMMARY:Meghan Markle (And Other American Royalty)
DESCRIPTION:The engagement of American actress\, model and philanthrpist Meghan Markle to Prince Harry of Great Britain caused many people in America and in England to ask the same question: “Who is Meghan Markle?” \nThe interest was so intense that in December\, 2018\, Google declared that “Meghan Markle” was the most searched name in the entire year! \nThe short answer is that Meghan Markle is a brilliant graduate of Northwestern University (with degrees in both International Relations and Theater! The biracial divorcee was a star on a cable TV show called Suits after a stint as a ‘briefcase girl’ on “Deal Or No Deal.”  She also ran a motivational website with millions of followers and actively served in numerous charitable enterprises. So while she is not as famous as Rita Hayworth or Grace Kelly\, Meghan Markle is a wonderful person and already very popular in England! \nIn addition to looking at the life of Meghan Markle\, we will explore other fascinating stories of Americans who married into royalty. You are sure to be amused and amazed!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/meghan-markle-and-other-american-royalty/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:British History,Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190228T143000
DTSTAMP:20190306T132405Z
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SUMMARY:John Ford - Making The Western An Art Form
DESCRIPTION:John Ford’s career as a movie director stretched from the eartly silent era (1917) through the very end of the 1960s! How long a career is that? He directed Will Rogers’ most popular talkie and lived long enough to produce a film about Vietnam War! In between he directed the brilliant comedy “Mister Roberts\,” the best documentary about World War II (“The Battle Of Midway\,” and one of the greatest period dramas ever made. (“The Grapes Of Wrath.”) \nBut that’s not why we most remember John Ford! He is legendary as the director raised the Western to an art form. Returning again and again to familiar themes\, familiar locations and using familiar actors\, most memorably John Wayne\, Ford created the greatest Westerns of all time.Click here to read about my favorite. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/john-ford-making-the-western-an-art-form-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190301T113000
DTSTAMP:20181113T144645Z
CREATED:20140318T031642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181113T144645Z
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SUMMARY:Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night
DESCRIPTION:  \nJohnny Carson The King Of Late Night\nFor thirty years\, America went to bed with Johnny Carson.  He was a constant presence in American popular culture from JFK until Bill Clinton. But as much as America loved him\, they didn’t know him.  Carson has been called the most private man ever to be a public figure. In this fast-paced multimedia presentation\, the life of the private man will come to life – interspersed\, of course with clips from his many wonderful TV shows – especially The Tonight Show.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/johnny-carson/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190303T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190303T143000
DTSTAMP:20190302T195923Z
CREATED:20140629T163730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T195923Z
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SUMMARY:Women Who Have Run For President
DESCRIPTION:What do Victoria Woodhull\, Gracie Allen\, Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Dole have in common?  \nThey are among the amazing and fascinating women who have run for President!  We now see the election of a woman as President is not a mater of ‘if’ – it is simply a matter of ‘when’ and who! \nIn this unique\, fast moving and thought provoking presentation\, national award winning public speaker and historian Barry Bradford will share the phenomonal stories of the women who blazed the way for a sea change in the political process . t won’t be Hillary Clinton\, but iIncluded om the presentation be a prediction of who will be the 1st woman to be elected president! It may happen as soon as the Election of 2020! \nPLEASE NOTE: This program is FREE to all; but prior registration is strongly recommended!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/women-run-president-2019-2/
LOCATION:Algonquin Area Public Library District\, 2600 Harnish Dr. \, lgonquin\, IL 60102
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190304T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190304T110000
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SUMMARY:Alfred Hitchcock
DESCRIPTION:Sir Alfred Hitchcock directed some of the greatest suspense films of all time. Although his reputation has suffered somewhat because of the slasher/horror films he made in the early 1960s\, his work in the 1940s and 50s presented some of the most complex\, fascinating\, and suspenseful films ever made. His life and amazing body of work are highlighted in this multimedia presentation. \nBefore “Psycho” and “The Birds\,” Hitchcock created some of the most memorable suspense films ever made. Often starring Cary Grant or James Stewart opposite an icy blonde like Kim Novak or Grace Kelly\, the Golden Era of Hitchcock films were mysterious\, exciting\, and clever movies packed with tension.  \nConsider the masterpiece “Rear Window.” Stewart plays a globe-trotting photographer who is confined to his apartment with a broken leg. He spends all day staring at the apartments across the courtyard\, making up stories to explain the actions of the residents. But when he suspects that one of them has committed a murder\, his obsession becomes overwhelming. He draws his girlfriend and his nurse into believing his theory. Hitchcock’s mastery can be shown when you realize we\, the audience\, do not actually know if a murder took place at all! But for two hours we lean forward\, anxiously waiting to find out if what we think we have seen is what really happened! \nAlfred Hitchcock directed “Vertigo” which is considered by some critics to be the best movie ever made! “North By Northwest” contains two of the most iconic shots in cinema history! Who can forget Cary Grant running through a field being chased by a crop duster or the mad scramble across Mount Rushmore? Hitchcock’s style\, understated wit\, and clever personal cameos all worked together to create a unique and wonderful body of work. So distinctive is the style of Alfred Hitchcock that all subsequent suspense films are inevitably compared to his work! \nWe will also explore the twisted mind and complex life of Alfred Hitchcock
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/alfred-hitchcock/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190306T113000
DTSTAMP:20190122T185529Z
CREATED:20180510T005405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190122T185529Z
UID:8046-1551866400-1551871800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Ernie Pyle - The Voice Of G.I. Joe
DESCRIPTION:Ernie Pyle was one of the greatest reporters in American history. after writing one of the most popular and widely published newspaper columns in the USA\, he became the voice of the average infantry soldier during World War II. In this role\, Ernie Pyle became legendary. \nThe Second World War was covered by a number of brilliant journalists. Edward R. Murrow broadcast brilliantly from the rooftops of London\, William L. Shirer personally witnessed the entry of Hitler into Austria and Walter Cronkite tirelessly covered the War for the United Press. Each filed memorable reports that helped Americans better understand the War. \nMeanwhile\, Ernie Pyle carved out an unforgettable niche for himself. Instead of covering the “big picture” of the War\, Pyle traveled alongside the infantry. He became what we today would call an embedded journalist. Marching alongside the average G.I. Joe – a term he helped popularize – Ernie Pyle reported the “little picture.” He recorded the daily gripes and fears and small moments of humor encountered by the foot soldiers marching through Italy and then Germany. Millions of Americans read his column every day. His prose was crisp and observant and caring and sardonic. \nWhen the War ended in Europe\, Ernie Pyle returned home to New Mexico. Then\, reluctantly\, Pyle to join the forces preparing to invade Japan. He was exhausted\, his personal life was in a shambles and he had a fearful premonition that he would die there. \nOn Okinawa\, Ernie Pyle was killed by a sniper. The grief felt by his millions of readers and the entire Army was all but immeasurable. Tributes flowed from the President\, from the leaders of the American military and from journalists around the world. \nPerhaps the simple plaque erected by the soldiers who had marched alongside him would have been his favorite memorial. It read: \n  \nAt this spot  \nThe 77th Infantry Division  \nLost a buddy.  \nERNIE PYLE.  \n18 April 1945 \nTo this day\, Ernie Pyle’s unique life\, unforgettable writing\, and tragic death place him in the pantheon of great correspondents. The School Of Journalism at Indiana University is named for Ernie Pyle and a number of books and a movie have helped keep his memory alive. Even Snoopy would regularly hist a can of K-Rations on the anniversary of Ernie Pyle’s death on the island of Okinawa. \nPlease join me for a unique and powerful multimedia presentation!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/ernie-pyle-3-2/
LOCATION:Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center\, 100 E. Old Mill Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Military History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190307T143000
DTSTAMP:20190306T031215Z
CREATED:20190306T031153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T031215Z
UID:8091-1551963600-1551969000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Martin Scorsese - Modern Master Of The Movies
DESCRIPTION:Martin Scorsese is one of my favorite film directors! His greatest work: “Raging Bull\,” “Taxi Driver\,” “The Departed\,” “mean Streets and “GoodFellas” rank among the best American films of all time.  \nAlthough he is widely known – and criticallt acclaimed – for his films about tough guys in New York City\, often starring Robert De Niro\, Martin Scorsese has also directed biographies (“Kundun\,” “The Aviator”) period dramas (“The Age Of Innocence”) musicals (New York\, New York”) and dcocumentaries (“The Last Waltz”) that have been widely popular and critically acclaimed. \nJoin us for this fascinating multimedia look at the life and career of one of the all time great filmmakers: Martin Scorsese.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/martin-scorsese/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190308T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190308T150000
DTSTAMP:20190306T031554Z
CREATED:20181103T155818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T031554Z
UID:8097-1552051800-1552057200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Offbeat Broadway
DESCRIPTION:Some Broadway musicals that are not big hits still produce unforgettable music\, delightful characters\, and fascinating plots. \nAfter all\, who would have guessed a musical about singing pussycats in a London alley would be a hit!? Join Broadway historian Barry Bradford for a fun and insightful look at shows like Finian’s Rainbow\, Call Me Madam\, Xanadu\, and Babes In Arms\, none of which was a huge smash\, yet each of which is delightful and important in its own way!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/offbeat-broadway-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Highland Park Senior Center\, 1677 Old Deerfield Rd\, Highland Park\, IL\, 60035
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
ORGANIZER;CN="Highland Park Senior Center":MAILTO:Cearle@cityhpil.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190311T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190311T110000
DTSTAMP:20190311T134627Z
CREATED:20190306T131538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T134627Z
UID:8099-1552296600-1552302000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:John Ford - Making The Western An Art Form
DESCRIPTION:John Ford’s career as a movie director stretched from the eartly silent era (1917) through the very end of the 1960s! How long a career is that? He directed Will Rogers’ most popular talkie and lived long enough to produce a film about Vietnam War! In between he directed the brilliant comedy “Mister Roberts\,” the best documentary about World War II (“The Battle Of Midway\,” and one of the greatest period dramas ever made. (“The Grapes Of Wrath.”) \nBut that’s not why we most remember John Ford! He is legendary as the director raised the Western to an art form. Returning again and again to familiar themes\, familiar locations and using familiar actors\, most memorably John Wayne\, Ford created the greatest Westerns of all time.Click here to read about my favorite. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/john-ford-making-the-western-an-art-form/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190313T113000
DTSTAMP:20190306T133057Z
CREATED:20150831T140950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T133057Z
UID:8105-1552471200-1552476600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Diana: Life And Death Of The People's Princess
DESCRIPTION:Diana: Glamorous And Tragic Life And Death Of a Princess\nShe was the “People’s Princess” beloved for her compassion as much as for her glamour. \nSweet\, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she caught the eye of Prince Charles\, heir to the throne of Great Britain. At first\, to the public\, her story seemed like a fairytale. A pretty young girl had been plucked out of obscurity to marry the dashing Prince. But the truth of Diana’s private life was very\, very different from the public perception.   \nIn 1981\, an estimated 750 million people around the world watched the 20-year-old Diana marry her Prince amidst all the pomp and circumstance of the British Empire. But barely more than 10 years later she was bitterly divorced with two children\, suffering from severe depression and eating disorders\, brought out on by the realization that her cool and diffident husband had been having an affair with a long time girlfriend. \nAfter Princess Diana’s ugly public divorce\, she became an outcast from the British Royal family. Despite that\, she became even more beloved by the British public! She was seen as an affectionate and doting mother\, an icon of fashion style\, and most importantly as a tireless champion for humanitarian causes. Diana met with Mother Teresa in an effort to bring attention to the global aid epidemic. She risked her life to try and read war zones of the scourge of land mines.  \nWherever she went\, whatever she did and whomever she dated\, Diana’s her every move was followed by the insatiable British press. They detailed DIana’s every date\, every vacation\, and every outfit. \nWhen Princess Diana died in a horrible car crash she was mourned by the world. Diana’s unexpected life\, veering between glamour and tragedy and her sudden and controversial death make for an unforgettable story. \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/diana-vapl-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:British History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190318T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190318T110000
DTSTAMP:20190318T133029Z
CREATED:20190306T031153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T133029Z
UID:8095-1552901400-1552906800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Martin Scorsese - Modern Master Of The Movies
DESCRIPTION:Martin Scorsese is one of my favorite film directors! His greatest work\, including: “Raging Bull\,” “Taxi Driver\,” “The Departed\,” “Mean Streets and “GoodFellas” rank among the best American films of all time.  \nAlthough he is widely known – and critically acclaimed – for his films about tough guys in New York City\, often starring Robert De Niro\, Martin Scorsese has also directed biographies of people as diverse as the Dalai Lama and Howard Hughes (“Kundun\,” “The Aviator”) period dramas (“The Age Of Innocence”) musicals (New York\, New York”) and dcocumentaries (“The Last Waltz”) that have been widely popular and critically acclaimed. \nJoin us for this fascinating multimedia look at the life and career of one of the all time great filmmakers: Martin Scorsese.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/martin-scorsese-2/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/197938b88254d1bda43c8117bc9a4e96.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190318T143000
DTSTAMP:20190103T163802Z
CREATED:20150604T152700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T163802Z
UID:7953-1552914000-1552919400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Best Actors Never to Win an Oscar
DESCRIPTION:America has been in love with the movies for over 100 years. And every year the race for the Oscar is closely watched by movie fans around the world. Winning the Academy award connotes something special in the history of film. Movie buffs debate the winners and losers\, the snubs and the surprises.  But since the 1920s\, the Academy Awards have built a long historical record that we can examine. And that record definitely contains some extremely surprising omissions.   In this fun and fast multimedia presentation\, we will look at which highly regarded actors have never won a competitive Academy Award \n \nWe will not be considering one specific film performance but\, rather\, the larger question of why a great body of work never yielded an Oscar. How did great actors from Hollywood’s golden past such as Peter O’Toole\, Cary Grant\, & Richard Burton never win an Oscar? And how has the Academy award escaped actors working today such as  Leonardo DiCaprio\, Johnny Depp\, and Harrison Ford who have made some of the most highly acclaimed films ever? Don’t miss this fun presentation! 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/best-actors-no-oscar-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190319T143000
DTSTAMP:20190318T214155Z
CREATED:20140902T233142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T214155Z
UID:8149-1553000400-1553005800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Harry S. Truman - Bringing Independence To The White House
DESCRIPTION:When Harry S. Truman left office he was considered a failed President. Wags said\, “To err is Truman!” \nA half century later\, conventional wisdom was that Truman was a great President. \nWhich statement is true? Or does the truth lie somewhere in between? \nThis fast-moving and fascinating multimedia presentation will examine the life of the Man From Independence. We will look at his family background\, his long love affair with his beloved Bess\, and the unique personality traits that made him into a memorable and distinctly original man and President.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/harry-s-truman-bringing-independence-white-house-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Military History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190321T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190321T180000
DTSTAMP:20190521T161148Z
CREATED:20160108T173629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T161148Z
UID:8348-1553187600-1553191200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Wedding Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: You 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.\nI am so blessed and so humbled to be a licensed wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding for a lovely couple!   \nWhat do I love about officiating weddings? Whether the wedding gifts large or small\, religious or civil\, traditional or same-sex\, I love being part of a couple’s most special day. I do not do “cookie cutter” weddings – every ceremony is completely unique to the couple. Every story\, every relationship\, every family is different. It is so much fun for me to get to know the wonderful people and families whose lives are going to be changed on one special day. \nThis is one of the most joyful ceremonies anyone can experience! If you\, or someone you know\, are in need of a warm\, articulate\, thoughtful officiant for a wedding\, please email me or click here for more information.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/wedding-2020/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190322T113000
DTSTAMP:20181226T173337Z
CREATED:20150602T164512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181226T173337Z
UID:7933-1553248800-1553254200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges
DESCRIPTION:In a span of just seven years\, Preston Sturges had an unparalleled run of making some of the greatest American movies of all time.    \nThe films of Preston Sturges are absolutely unique\, unforgettable and utterly brilliant. However\, although his Hollywood career lasted over 35 years\, the movies Preston Sturges wrote and directed between 1938-1945 alone were enough to cement his reputation as one of the most influential directors and respected screenwriters of all time.  After becoming the first screenwriter of the talking movie era to be allowed to direct his own films\,  Preston Sturges created a unique body of work that still delights and challenges and amuses audiences 80 years later. Furthermore\, his personal life was as unexpected\, unique and memorable as his movies! \nYou may be asking yourself: “So who is this guy and why have I never heard of him?” My response is: “Challenge yourself to become enthralled with the filmmaker whose name you may not know but whose movies are unforgettable!”
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-great-filmmakers-preston-sturges-2-2/
LOCATION:Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center\, 100 E. Old Mill Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190328T143000
DTSTAMP:20190412T143341Z
CREATED:20190412T142616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190412T143341Z
UID:8198-1553778000-1553783400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:1944 - History In Perspective
DESCRIPTION:1944 was one of the most dramatic years in American history – indeed\, it was a turning point in the history of the world! \nThe liberation of Europe that began on D-Day was destined to change the trajectory of human history. In this fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will examine America as it was in 1944. The Second World War will be an important topic\, of course\, but we will look at many aspects of American life as well \nSo what was America lreally ike in 1944? How much did it cost to buy a gallon of gas\, a loaf of bread or a postage stamp? \nWhat music were we listening to and how much did the average American make that year? You will learn about the Oscar winning best film and how Broadway was being transformed into something much modern. We will look at how the Cubsand the White Sox did\, gaze at what a 1944 car looked like and how people dressed. Naturally\, 1944 being an election year\, our focus will also be to examine the tumutuous world of politics of 1944. \nPresident Roosevelt was elected to a fourth term in 1944 and Harry Truman\, largely an unknown figure was elevated to the Presidency. \nPlease join us as we put History In Perspective – 1944!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1944-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,Military History,Political History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190401T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190401T110000
DTSTAMP:20190410T164835Z
CREATED:20181103T155818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T164835Z
UID:8178-1554111000-1554116400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Offbeat Broadway
DESCRIPTION:Some Broadway musicals that are not big hits still produce unforgettable music\, delightful characters\, and fascinating plots. \nAfter all\, who would have guessed a musical about singing pussycats in a London alley would be a hit!? Join Broadway historian Barry Bradford for a fun and insightful look at shows like Finian’s Rainbow\, Call Me Madam\, Xanadu\, and Babes In Arms\, none of which was a huge smash\, yet each of which is delightful and important in its own way!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/offbeat-broadway-4/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190404T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190404T143000
DTSTAMP:20190327T180742Z
CREATED:20181226T222923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190327T180742Z
UID:8160-1554382800-1554388200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:1969 In Perspective
DESCRIPTION:1969 In Perspective\, 50 Years Ago \nWelcome to our time machine! In this fascinating new multimedia presentation we will put the wild\, unique and absolutely unprecedented year of 1969 in perspective! \nIn 1969\, America was in turmoil. \nWith the seemingly endless war in Vietnam entering a deadly phase\, a quarter million protestors marched on Washington. The new President\, Richard Nixon was sworn in\, promising to heal the woulnds of our fractured nation. The year veered from unbelievabe highs to infathomable lows. \nIt was 1969 when Neil Armstrong became the first human being to step on the moon\, Charles Manson directed grisly murders and Woodstock highlighted the Cultural Revolution. And no fan of the Chicago Cubs can ever forget the promise and failure of 1969! \nJoin us for a fascinating look at a turbulent year!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1969-in-perspective-3/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190405T113000
DTSTAMP:20181113T145310Z
CREATED:20150105T031458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181113T145310Z
UID:7837-1554458400-1554463800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for some high energy history?\n \nWhen new clients ask me\, “What is your best presentation?” This is the one I point them to. I have been fascinated by the assassination of Abraham Lincoln for as long as I can remember. Unlike so many ridiculous conspiracy theories that float around the Internet\, the murder of Pres. Lincoln was the result of the terrorist conspiracy. You will be amazed by the personalities\, the strange coincidences\, the tragic mistakes and the far-reaching consequences of this successful act of terrorism. \nDrawing on my skills as a historian and as a dramatist\, the dramatic events come to life with an explosive\, clear\, unforgettable focus. You become swept up in the tide of events that would change the nation forever.  This fascinating presentation has earned standing ovations across the USA And I am proud to present it to you. \n \n Want to learn more?\n Click here to read the unexpected fates of the others who were in the box with Pres. Lincoln that night. This short article will give you a glimpse of the strange effects of the assassination. If you are fascinated by Lincoln as a person\, click here to read an article about my favorite movie portrayal of Lincoln \n \nand click here to read my response to truth and fiction in the popular Steven Spielberg “Lincoln” movie.  And you can click here to read about the mind of Lincoln – how he decided to declare a national day of Thanksgiving in the middle of the bloodiest war in American history. \n I promise this will be a presentation you will long remember! \n A Bonus!\nClick here for a real treat. On the old game show\, “I’ve Got a Secret” the last known living witness to the assassination of Pres. Lincoln by the terrorist\, John Wilkes Booth\, made an appearance on February 9\, 1956. While his memory of the events is not reliable\, I still think it is an amazing thing to be able to see! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/assassination-abraham-lincoln/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Military History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190408T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190408T110000
DTSTAMP:20190410T165106Z
CREATED:20181103T155818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T165106Z
UID:8180-1554715800-1554721200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Offbeat Broadway
DESCRIPTION:Some Broadway musicals that are not big hits still produce unforgettable music\, delightful characters\, and fascinating plots. \nAfter all\, who would have guessed a musical about singing pussycats in a London alley would be a hit!? Join Broadway historian Barry Bradford for a fun and insightful look at shows like Finian’s Rainbow\, Call Me Madam\, Xanadu\, and Babes In Arms\, none of which was a huge smash\, yet each of which is delightful and important in its own way!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/offbeat-broadway-4-2/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
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