BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Speaking For A Change - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Speaking For A Change X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://barrybradford.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Speaking For A Change REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190303T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190303T143000 DTSTAMP:20190302T195923Z CREATED:20140629T163730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T195923Z UID:7913-1551618000-1551623400@barrybradford.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Victoria-Woodhull-9536447-1-402.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190304T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190304T110000 DTSTAMP:20180926T154752Z CREATED:20180926T153351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180926T154752Z UID:7788-1551691800-1551697200@barrybradford.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Ernie-Pyle-Cigarette.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/197938b88254d1bda43c8117bc9a4e96.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/143744.1020.A.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/princess-diana.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/images9.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/29_wedding-rings-wallpaper1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/baa47b0d566f80b3986237a7f79eab95.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/flat550x550075f.u3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/images-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190408T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190408T110000 DTSTAMP:20210825T165502Z CREATED:20181103T155818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T165502Z UID:10430-1554715800-1554721200@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Offbeat Broadway DESCRIPTION:Some Broadway musicals that are not big hits still produce unforgettable music\, delightful characters\, and fascinating plots. This fun multimedia presentation will introduce you to wonderful Broadway that you probably don’t know! \nAfter all\, who would have guessed a musical about singing pussycats in a London alley would be an international mega-hit!? \nJoin Broadway historian Barry Bradford for a fun and insightful look at shows like Head Over Heels\, Finian’s Rainbow\, Call Me Madam\, Xanadu. In the latter\, a struggling artist in the 1970s prays for inspiration\, and a muse rollerskates down from Mount Olympus to inspire him to open a roller disco!\, sounds crazy\, right? That’s why it’s off big! But the fantastic music\, inventive staging\, and choreography\, delightful performances make this wacky story a crowdpleaser! So\, while none of these musicals was a huge smash\, each was delightful and important in its own way! URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/offbeat-broadway-6/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190410T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190410T110000 DTSTAMP:20190410T160530Z CREATED:20150404T131433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T160530Z UID:8170-1554888600-1554894000@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning DESCRIPTION: History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning\nMississippi Burning: The Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting\, important\, and electrifying eras in American history. \nFrom a cinematic standpoint\, it had everything. Dynamic and diverse leadership\, powerful and determined villains\, mystery\, motivation\, and manipulation. Nonetheless\, movies about the era generally not been hits and despite the hype about Selma\, no great masterpiece of filmmaking has yet emerged. “Mississippi Burning”  is a brilliant film but\, from a historical point of view\, utter nonsense. “Selma” is a maddening jumble. In its sections on Martin Luther King\, it is extraordinary. In its sections on Lyndon Johnson\, it is completely misleading. “Ghosts of Mississippi” is an earnest and well-made film about the trial of the murderer of Medgar Evers. However\, unless you already knew quite a bit about Medgar Evers\, you would leave the film wondering who exactly he was. \nSome of the best films about the Civil Rights Movement have actually been made-for-TV films. Clark Johnson directed “Boycott”  for HBO and it combines arresting visuals with superb acting. The Rosa Parks made-for-TV movie was likewise very good. Spike Lee directed an outstanding documentary\, “Four Little Girls.”  But so far\, a genuine cinematic masterpiece about the Civil Rights Era has eluded filmmakers. \nIn this fast-moving and thought-provoking multimedia presentation\, we will look at clips from some of the films about the Civil Rights Movement.   Our special focus will be on “Mississippi Burning.” Using inside stories\, personal anecdotes and a clear timeline\, we will see how this brilliantly made film distorted history and changed America’s perceptions about the Movement. \nCheck this out: in “Mississippi Burning\,”  the FBI gets an invaluable ship to find out where the bodies are buried. The screenwriter and director had to fictionalize where the tip came from. That is because the mystery informant had never been revealed. Working with the brilliant investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell\, I was able to help figure out where the tip had come from – Jerry uncovered the identity of the mysterious “Mr. X.” Click here to find out who he was! \nPLEASE NOTE: Registration is required to attend.  URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/history-vs-the-movies-mississippi-burning-1-2-2/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Political History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/large_uSukdUQwx0l4rRuMXNqugR1tu4n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190411T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190411T143000 DTSTAMP:20190412T160630Z CREATED:20190412T160630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190412T160630Z UID:8211-1554987600-1554993000@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:1994 - History In Perspective DESCRIPTION:This unique edition of my popular  “History In Perspective” series zeroes in on 1994. \nBill Clinton was the President\, but a Republican landslide in the 1994 Congressional elections led to the Whitewater investigation and\, ultimately\, to a vote to impeach the President. Politics had become a “blood sport” and the “politics of personal destruction” became the norm. \nAlthough there were wars in Rwanda and Bosnia\, many Americans were  upset by the Major League Baseball strike. And the story of the year was the arrest of O. J. Simspson for murder! \nWe will look at how America lived in 1994. From the cost of everyday items to the results of the Cubs\, Sox\, Bears and Bulls seasons\, we will look at many aspects of American life. 1994 gave PlayStation and the first predator drones\, the death of Jackie Kennedy and Richard Nixon and the birth of Justin Bieber and Sairoise Ronan. You’ll enjoy this freewheling look at a most unique year! URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1994-history-in-perspective/ LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093 CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History,Political History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/oj_glove2012-med-wide.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190412T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190412T150000 DTSTAMP:20190329T194818Z CREATED:20181114T152431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190329T194818Z UID:8165-1555075800-1555081200@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:South Pacific - A Multimedia Presentation on South Pacific DESCRIPTION:South Pacific is one of the greatest works of musical theater ever created. The masterpiece by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein combines a unique and fascinating story of American nurses and GI on a remote island during World War II with an unforgettable score and powerful lyrics. Add in great costumes\, a beautiful set\, and fabulous staging and something amazing evolves right in front of the audience’s eyes. In this multimedia presentation on South Pacific will help you more fully appreciate this work of genius. \nHowever\, South Pacific is more than just a wonderful musical. The story is powerful as it launches a broadside against racism in America. Like Hamilton\, this is a work of genius that transcends the expectations of musical theater and attempts to influence the political discussion in the country. South Pacific is romantic\, suspenseful\, and often very funny. But\, at its core\, this was a personal statement against racism and prejudice by its extraordinary creators. Two different characters\, both white Americans realize that their love for non-white Asian people dooms any chance of returning to a bigoted America in the 1940s. Beloved by critics and the audience\, the show was nonetheless divisive and controversial with some conservatives! This multimedia presentation on South Pacific will reveal its authors’ motivations and intent. \nThis multimedia presentation traces the backstory of South Pacific\, beginning with author John O’Hara’s wartime experiences and brilliant book of short stories that became the basis for the musical. \nWe will look at excerpts from the stage musical and film versions as we explore the history and impact of a Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece of the Broadway stage. Come for the music and stay for the amazing story! URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/south-pacific-3/ LOCATION:Highland Park Senior Center\, 1677 Old Deerfield Rd\, Highland Park\, IL\, 60035 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/south_poster.png ORGANIZER;CN="Highland Park Senior Center":MAILTO:Cearle@cityhpil.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190414T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190414T163000 DTSTAMP:20190412T154519Z CREATED:20140410T184116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190412T154519Z UID:8202-1555254000-1555259400@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis DESCRIPTION: Who Killed JFK?\n I’ll Tell You! \n \nThe murder of John F. Kennedy on November 22\, 1963\, shocked the nation. A suspect was quickly arrested and subsequently murdered. President Lyndon Johnson appointed a blue ribbon committee – the Warren Commission – to answer the question: who killed JFK? \nTheir conclusion was that Lee Harvey Oswald was the sole assassin. Immediately\, the public was skeptical. Stephen King described Oswald as “a semi-educated hillbilly with delusions of grandeur.” How could such an insignificant loser pull off such a dastardly crime? And why did Jack Ruby\, accused of being a Mob member\, kill Oswald? \nWe have been through with whispered knowledge of conspiracies and confessions and coverups. And so the public has asked for an explanation of the “magic bullet.” \nAnd the contradictory witness statements. \nAnd Oswald’s shadowy past. \nAnd all of the “secret files.” \nAnd all of the conspiracy theories. \nAnd all of the “mysterious deaths” associated with the assassination? \nBooks and articles\, movies and documentaries have raised in innumerable questions about who killed JFK. \nWho Killed JFK – Computer Analysis\nSo who killed JFK? I will attempt to answer as many of these questions as possible. First I will attempt to separate historical fact from theory & speculation. Second\, I will show what the historical record actually indicates happened. We have access to much more information today then the Warren Commission had in 1963/4 or the House of Representatives had in 1977. Third\, we will examine what modern computer forensics can tell us about the crime. For instance\, the Warren Commission had access to the “Zapruder Film.”  Today\, we can use computers to enhance and analyze the film. We can use modern technology to analyze the path of each of the bullets that were fired. \nWho Killed JFK – Computer Analysis \nAnd we can use computers to isolate the mysterious sounds captured by a Dallas motorcycle patrolman.  In 1977\, the House of Representatives believed that the recording showed four shots fired in Dealy Plaza.  The National Academy of Science\, among many other groups\, have taken the same sound recordings and used state-of-the-art technology to analyze them. What do we know now? \nYou may not agree with my conclusions\, but you will definitely learn a lot and come away with a new perspective about the historical record of who killed JFK. \nBONUS! Click Here to read the amazing story of how one of President Kennedy’s most trusted Secret Service agents saved the life of Harry Truman – TWICE! URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/jfk-murder/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:American History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/jpk-assassination.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190415T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190415T143000 DTSTAMP:20190103T164153Z CREATED:20180510T005405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T164153Z UID:7955-1555333200-1555338600@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 went to join the forces preparing to invade Japan. On 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. Perhaps the simple plaque erected by the soldiers who had marched alongside him would have been his favorite memorial. It read: \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-2/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:Military History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Ernie-Pyle-Cigarette.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190415T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190415T223000 DTSTAMP:20190410T163925Z CREATED:20150320T212904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T163925Z UID:8174-1555363800-1555367400@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:The Crime of the Century – The Supermodel\, The Architect\, And the Insane Millionaire DESCRIPTION:Click here to read more about this amazing story! \nAt the dawn of the 20th century\, America was riveted by the first celebrity murder case in America. Every element of this story is fascinating! \nThe murderer was already famous and so was the victim and so was the murderer’s wife. The venue was famous and so were the lawyers involved. The only thing missing was wall-to-wall cable news coverage! As I often say when I am speaking to audiences: “You can’t make this stuff up!” \nThe Crime: Stanford White\, the most famous architect in America was murdered on the rooftop of Madison Square Garden (a building he designed) by Harry K Thaw of Pittsburgh\, the insane millionaire heir to one of America’s great fortunes.  With some justification\, Thaw obsessively believed that Stanford White had drugged and raped Thaw’s teenage wife – the very glamorous and very young showgirl Evelyn Nesbitt. And just to make the story even more tabloid ready\, Ms. Nesbitt was the first supermodel in American history. You cannot make this stuff up! \nIf this amazing true crime story sounds just a little familiar\, it’s because the story of the murder of Stanford White by Harry K. Thaw and the involvement of glamorous Evelyn Nesbit was the basis of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel\, Oscar Award winning movie\, and Tony Award winning Broadway musical “Ragtime” and the 1950s potboiler film “The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing.” \nThis fascinating\, one-of-a-kind multimedia presentation will bring to life the vivid celebrities\, lurid crime and amazing history of the first crime of the century. \n  URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/nesbit-2/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:Cultural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/325px-Stanford_White_33_crop1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190416T203000 DTSTAMP:20190412T161008Z CREATED:20150829T163413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190412T161008Z UID:8213-1555441200-1555446600@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:The Final Verdict On O.J. Simpson - Guilty Or Innocent DESCRIPTION:On October 3\, 1995\, the nation was riveted as the verdict was announced in the O. J. Simpson murder trial. Like the hasty conclusion drawn by the Warren Commission  after the assassination of Pres. John F. Kennedy\, the conclusion was immediately controversial and assailed by critics who questioned the lack of consideration of evidence and the rush to judgment.  Public opinion polls clearly showed that the vast majority of Americans simply thought the jury got it wrong – that O.J. Simpson was guilty of murdering his wife and a good Samaritan who had tried to protect her during a brutal attack. \nOne of the duties of historians is to continually re-examine historical evidence and conclusions.  As more evidence becomes available\, as more memoirs are written\, forensic investigations improve\, and new testimony comes forward\, historians often change their conclusions about past events. So whatever you think you know about the O.J. Simpson trial\, you will be fascinated by this re-examination of the case. We will look at what modern forensics tells us about the evidence\, examine facts that were never presented to the jury\, and gain a deeper understanding of the larger-than-life personalities involved in this most famous celebrity murder trial. \nAdditionally\, we will see how other celebrity murder trials  have been decided. To this date only one celebrity\, Phil Spector\, has ever been convicted of murder. Robert Blake was acquitted and turn-of-the-century millionaire Harry K. Thaw  was found to be insane. Can celebrities get justice? Did the jury get it right in the Simpson case? This multimedia presentation will provide conclusive evidence. URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-final-verdict-on-o-j-simpson-guilty-or-innocent-2/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:Legal History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/oj_glove2012-med-wide.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190417T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190417T110000 DTSTAMP:20190410T163024Z CREATED:20150404T131433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T163024Z UID:8172-1555493400-1555498800@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning DESCRIPTION: History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning\nMississippi Burning: The Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting\, important\, and electrifying eras in American history. \nFrom a cinematic standpoint\, it had everything. Dynamic and diverse leadership\, powerful and determined villains\, mystery\, motivation\, and manipulation. Nonetheless\, movies about the era generally not been hits and despite the hype about Selma\, no great masterpiece of filmmaking has yet emerged. “Mississippi Burning”  is a brilliant film but\, from a historical point of view\, utter nonsense. “Selma” is a maddening jumble. In its sections on Martin Luther King\, it is extraordinary. In its sections on Lyndon Johnson\, it is completely misleading. “Ghosts of Mississippi” is an earnest and well-made film about the trial of the murderer of Medgar Evers. However\, unless you already knew quite a bit about Medgar Evers\, you would leave the film wondering who exactly he was. \nSome of the best films about the Civil Rights Movement have actually been made-for-TV films. Clark Johnson directed “Boycott”  for HBO and it combines arresting visuals with superb acting. The Rosa Parks made-for-TV movie was likewise very good. Spike Lee directed an outstanding documentary\, “Four Little Girls.”  But so far\, a genuine cinematic masterpiece about the Civil Rights Era has eluded filmmakers. \nIn this fast-moving and thought-provoking multimedia presentation\, we will look at clips from some of the films about the Civil Rights Movement.   Our special focus will be on “Mississippi Burning.” Using inside stories\, personal anecdotes and a clear timeline\, we will see how this brilliantly made film distorted history and changed America’s perceptions about the Movement. \nCheck this out: in “Mississippi Burning\,”  the FBI gets an invaluable ship to find out where the bodies are buried. The screenwriter and director had to fictionalize where the tip came from. That is because the mystery informant had never been revealed. Working with the brilliant investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell\, I was able to help figure out where the tip had come from – Jerry uncovered the identity of the mysterious “Mr. X.” Click here to find out who he was! \nPLEASE NOTE: Registration is required to attend.  URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/history-vs-the-movies-mississippi-burning-2-3/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Political History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/large_uSukdUQwx0l4rRuMXNqugR1tu4n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190420T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190420T173000 DTSTAMP:20190314T234359Z CREATED:20160108T173629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T234359Z UID:8044-1555777800-1555781400@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-2019-12/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/29_wedding-rings-wallpaper1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190423T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190423T140000 DTSTAMP:20190329T124636Z CREATED:20180523T191922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190329T124636Z UID:7775-1556022600-1556028000@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Over There: America In World War I DESCRIPTION:It was called “The War To End All Wars” and “The War To Make The World Safe For Democracy.” When Woodrow Wilson reversed the policy of American non-involvement in foreign wars\, he broke a tradition that had begun with George Washington. \nThe role of America in World War I is still vitally important as our nation makes strategic decisions on both peace and war. \nThe effects of World War I are both obvious (the rise of the Nazi government in Germany) and less immediately apparent. As an example\, as a result of the involvement of America In World War I\, the groundwork was laid for the eventual establishment of Israel. The roots of the Vietnam War can also be traced to the peace process that ended World War I! \nOver There: America In World War I\nThis fast-moving and fascinating multimedia presentation will trace the roots of American involvement in “The Great War\,” including how it reshaped the major political parties. \nWe will look at the military participation of American troops fighting for the first time on European soil and then look at length at the peace process President Wilson designed. You will be amazed at how it laid the groundwork for the rise of Hitler and the start of World War II and even for the War in Vietnam! \nPLEASE NOTE: This is a FREE presentation! It will be repeated at 9 pm! No reservations are necessary\, but call the MCC Office if you have any questions or special needs! URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/world-war-i-2/ LOCATION:McHenry College\, 8900 U.S. Highway 14\, Crystal Lake\, 60012 CATEGORIES:American History,Military History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/8aab1230-4be2-11e9-a02b-6788ccd39944-rimg-w526-h295-gmir.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190423T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190423T203000 DTSTAMP:20180918T163630Z CREATED:20180523T191922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180918T163630Z UID:7773-1556046000-1556051400@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Over There: America In World War I DESCRIPTION:It was “The War To End All Wars” and “The War To Make The World Safe For Democracy.” When Woodrow Wilson reversed the policy of American non-involvement in foreign wars\, he broke a tradition that had begun with George Washington. The role of America in World War I is still vitally important as our nation makes strategic decisions on both peace and war. \nThe effects of World War I are both obvious (the rise of the Nazi government in Germany) and less immediately apparent. As an example\, as a result of the involvement of America In World War I\, the groundwork was laid for the eventual establishment of Israel. \nOver There: America In World War I\nThis fast-moving and fascinating multimedia presentation will trace the roots of American involvement in “The Great War\,” including how it reshaped the major political parties. \nWe will look at the military participation of American troops fighting for the first time on European soil and then look at length at the peace process President Wilson designed. Y \nou will be amazed at how it laid the groundwork for the rise of Hitler and the start of World War II and even for the War in Vietnam! \nPLEASE NOTE: This is a FREE presentation! Please just call the MCC office to reserve your seats! URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/world-war-i/ LOCATION:McHenry College\, 8900 U.S. Highway 14\, Crystal Lake\, 60012 CATEGORIES:American History,Military History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Wilson-World-War-I.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T130000 DTSTAMP:20230714T144637Z CREATED:20230714T144637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T144637Z UID:12254-1689339600-1689339600@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Over There: America In World War I DESCRIPTION:It was “The War To End All Wars” and “The War To Make The World Safe For Democracy.” When Woodrow Wilson reversed the policy of American non-involvement in foreign wars\, he broke a tradition that had begun with George Washington. The role of America in World War I is still vitally important as our nation makes strategic decisions on both peace and war. \nThe effects of World War I are both obvious (the rise of the Nazi government in Germany) and less immediately apparent. As an example\, as a result of the involvement of America In World War I\, the groundwork was laid for the eventual establishment of Israel. \nOver There: America In World War I\nThis fast-moving and fascinating multimedia presentation will trace the roots of American involvement in “The Great War\,” including how it reshaped the major political parties. \nWe will look at the military participation of American troops fighting for the first time on European soil and then look at the unexpected impact of the peace process President Wilson designed. \nYou will be amazed at how it laid the groundwork for the rise of Hitler\, the start of World War II\, and even the War in Vietnam! \n  URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/over-there-america-in-world-war-i-3/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Military History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Wilson-World-War-I.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR