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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-2019-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190922T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190922T153000
DTSTAMP:20190828T123510Z
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SUMMARY:1969 History 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-2/
LOCATION:Algonquin Area Public Library District\, 2600 Harnish Dr. \, lgonquin\, IL 60102
CATEGORIES:American History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190923T093000
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SUMMARY:The Patient Is The President - Deaths And Near Deaths
DESCRIPTION:The assassination of John F. Kennedy shocked the nation. As the mortally wounded President was rushed to Parkland Hospital\, surgeons scrambled to try and save him. When the patient is the President\, the whole nation is watching the every move of the doctors. Since that fateful day in November 1963\, every choice\, action\, and report of the medical team has been scrutinized and second-guessed by professionals and laymen alike. As a result of the historical Monday morning quarterbacking of the public\, every medical treatment of every President since has been reported in minute detail! \nThis unique and fast-paced multimedia presentation will have you enthralled as we watch doctors desperately work to save the lives of Presidents Lincoln\, Garfield\, and Reagan after they were shot. We will also look at how other Presidential health crises were handled (or mishandled) by physicians. For instance\, President John Tyler might well have lived had his doctors simply done nothing at all!  Woodrow Wilson’s crippling stroke was kept secret from the public\, the media\, and even the Congress by his doctor. In each case\, we will look at what was done\, what wasn’t done and whether medicine today might have changed the diagnosis\, treatment or the outcome! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/patient-president-deaths-3/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190923T143000
DTSTAMP:20190827T193549Z
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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 really like 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-history-in-perspective-4/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Military History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190924T200000
DTSTAMP:20190920T145854Z
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SUMMARY:America's Greatest First Ladies
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT!!! The Venue Will Be The Libertyville Senior Center!!!\nWho were America’s Greatest First Ladies?\nNobody really knows! \nToday\, the press and public pay great attention to the President’s spouse. However\, the role of First Lady was not given so much as a moment’s thought by the Founding Fathers. In fact\, the title “First Lady” itself was not even widely used until the 1850s! Nonetheless\, our First Ladies represent an amazing array of accomplished women\, each with a unique story and a unique place in American History. \nIn this original series I will present a list of my top ten favorite First Ladies.  Of course you know about the legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt. But did you know that the lives of children\, women\, and pediatricians are made better every day in real ways by the legacy of First Lady Harriet Lane? Or that almost a century before Jackie Kennedy we had a younger First Ladywho became an icon of style in the White House while raising adorable children? (Click here to read about Frances Cleveland\, pictured on the magazine cover.) \nAlthough there are so many fascinating stories in this multimedia presentation! It is not merely a collection of trivia.  Rather we will examine how the historical roles of women have changed from the days of marvelous Martha Washington\, a slave owner\, to modern Michelle Obama\, the descendent of slaves! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/americas-greatest-first-ladies-1-2-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Political History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190925T160000
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SUMMARY:Billy Wilder - The Less Known Films
DESCRIPTION: Billy Wilder is the greatest film director of all time! \nMany of Wilder’s films\, such as “Stalag 17\,””Sunset Boulevard\,”  “Double Indemnity\,” “Some Like It Hot\,” and “The Apartment” are both critically acclaimed and popular favorites\, This unique four week class will center on some of the lesser known films of the great Billy WIlder.  \nEach class will begin with biographical information on WIlder and background on the film. Then we will watch the film in its entirety and engage in a guided discussion. This is sure to be a favorite class for film buffs! To read about one of the films we will be screening\, click here to read about Avanti.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/unseen-wilder-4-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
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SUMMARY:Alexander Graham Bell: Communicating with the Future
DESCRIPTION:Alexander Graham Bell:\nCommunicating with the Future\nIf you mention the name Alexander Graham Bell\, one word immediately springs to mind: telephone. Bell\, a brilliant and determined educator as well as an important inventor of devices beyond the telephone changed the future. The invention of the telephone revolutionized the way we communicate with one another. But could even the great Alexander Graham Bell himself anticipate that someday you might well be reading this on a phone? \nAlexander Graham Bell came from a distinguished family of educators who had dedicated themselves to helping the deaf. The recurring theme throughout Bell’s life was an attempt to open the world of sound to those who were hard of hearing. This included his wife. It also included his mother. \n  \nThe life of Alexander Graham Bell is fascinating for what we don’t know. Had Alexander Graham Bell only invented the telephone\, he would absolutely be worthy of respect for all time. But as you will learn in this multimedia biography presentation\, Bell did much more than invent the telephone. His other inventions had enormous impact on the technology of the time. Some are still in use\, in modified forms\, today. And then there is his work as an educator. His compassion for the hard of hearing was enormous. But he channeled his brilliant mind into finding solutions. \n \n  \nPlease join us for an interesting\, illuminating\, and intriguing look into the life of Alexander Graham Bell.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/alexander-graham-bell-communicating-future-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Economic History
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190926T143000
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SUMMARY:Alexander Graham Bell: Communicating with the Future
DESCRIPTION:Alexander Graham Bell:\nCommunicating with the Future\nIf you mention the name Alexander Graham Bell\, one word immediately springs to mind: telephone. Bell\, a brilliant and determined educator as well as an important inventor of devices beyond the telephone changed the future. The invention of the telephone revolutionized the way we communicate with one another. But could even the great Alexander Graham Bell himself anticipate that someday you might well be reading this on a phone? \nAlexander Graham Bell came from a distinguished family of educators who had dedicated themselves to helping the deaf. The recurring theme throughout Bell’s life was an attempt to open the world of sound to those who were hard of hearing. This included his wife. It also included his mother. \n  \nThe life of Alexander Graham Bell is fascinating for what we don’t know. Had Alexander Graham Bell only invented the telephone\, he would absolutely be worthy of respect for all time. But as you will learn in this multimedia biography presentation\, Bell did much more than invent the telephone. His other inventions had enormous impact on the technology of the time. Some are still in use\, in modified forms\, today. And then there is his work as an educator. His compassion for the hard of hearing was enormous. But he channeled his brilliant mind into finding solutions. \n \n  \nPlease join us for an interesting\, illuminating\, and intriguing look into the life of Alexander Graham Bell.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/alexander-graham-bell-communicating-future-4/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Economic History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190927T113000
DTSTAMP:20190925T153109Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago's Best Broadway - 2019
DESCRIPTION: Each year\, Cultural Historian (and self-described Broadway nerd) Barry Bradford offers a fun\, fast anddynamic 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 free\, but seats fill quickly! Please register today!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/chicagos-best-broadway-2019-4-2/
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:20190927T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190927T150000
DTSTAMP:20190924T141538Z
CREATED:20180523T134225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T141538Z
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SUMMARY:History In Perspective - America in 1919
DESCRIPTION:What was life like in America in 1919? \nHow did we live 100 years ago? Let’s look back at what we would have seen if we could visit America in 1919. What were the top news stories\, what were the prices of individual consumer items\, what famous people were born and died in that year? These are some of the questions that I’ll address in this fast-moving multimedia overview that offers a fresh perspective on history.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/history-in-perspective-america-in-1919/
LOCATION:Highland Park Country Club\, 1201 Park Avenue West\, Highland Park IL\, IL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Highland Park Senior Center":MAILTO:Cearle@cityhpil.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190928T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190928T180000
DTSTAMP:20190314T235921Z
CREATED:20160108T173629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T235921Z
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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-2019-25/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T143000
DTSTAMP:20191002T155308Z
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SUMMARY:Carl Reiner
DESCRIPTION:Carl Reiner is one of the funniest men ever to appear in – or write for – or direct an episode of TV! \nAt 97\, he is currently the oldest celebrity active on Twitter – and he is not even contemplating retiring from show business! Join me for a fast\, funny and fascinating look at one of America’s classic comic treasures\, Mr. Carl Reiner \nCarl Reiner first exploded into American consciousness as the straight man on the immortal Sid Caesar’s great TV shows. \nWorking alongside writing legends including Mel Brooks\, Woody Allen\, Neil Simon\, Selma Diamond and Larry Gelbart\, Carl Reiner became one of the volatile Caesar’s favorite co-stars and most trusted writers. \nTheir classic “Professor” sketches are still hilarious sixty-five years after they first aired. And his lifelong friendship and collaboration with Mel Brooks began as a result! \nAfter the Sid Caesar shows ended\, Carl Reiner created The DIck Van Dyke Show. This program would prove to be one of the most influential\, funniest and most transformative situation comedies of all time.  \nAfter Reiner and Van Dyke ended the show at the height of its popularity\, the brilliant writer/producer/director began working in feature films.  \nCarl Reiner created the cult classics “Where’s Poppa” and “Oh\, God” before embarking on a brilliant partnership with Steve Martin. The Reiner/Martin films include some of the best comedies of Steve Martin’s career\, including “The Jerk\,” “Alll Of Me\,” and “Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid. \nWe’ll enjoy clips and stories from all of this – and\, of course – the brilliant “2\,000 Year Old Man” routines with Mel Brooks. Don’t miss this great presentation!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/carl-reiner/
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:20191003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190313T183435Z
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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/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191004T113000
DTSTAMP:20181114T155500Z
CREATED:20170315T171345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181114T155500Z
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SUMMARY:Second City
DESCRIPTION: Second City  – the name alone is Second with comedy!. The Chicago institution that launchd improv comedy Into a worldwide phenomenon has fascinating history. From the early days when it featured stars like Mike Nichols and Elaine May\,  Alan Arkin and Joan Rivers\,  Second City  (quoting directly from its website) \n“…has been a launching pad for comedians\, actors\, directors and others working in show business. Notable alumni include Alan Arkin\, Dan Aykroyd\, James Belushi\, John Belushi\, John Candy\, Steve Carell\, Stephen Colbert\, Rachel Dratch\, Chris Farley\, Tina Fey\, Jeff Garlin\, Ian Gomez\, Bonnie Hunt\, Richard Kind\, Eugene Levy\, Jane Lynch\, Andrea Martin\, Jack McBrayer\, Tim Meadows\, Bill Murray\, Mike Myers\, Catherine O’Hara\, Gilda Radner\, Harold Ramis\, Joan Rivers\, Amy Sedaris\, Martin Short\, George Wendt and Fred Willard\, among many others.” \nUsing numerous video clips\, intriguing insights and fabulous anecdotes\, we will trace the rise of Second City from its early days through today.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/second_city/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191010T143000
DTSTAMP:20191010T130927Z
CREATED:20191010T130904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T130927Z
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SUMMARY:Sidney Poitier
DESCRIPTION:Sidney Poitier is one of the greatest actors in the history of American film. \nAdditionally\, Sidney Poitier is the man who broke the color barrier in Hollywood. Like Barack Obama or Jackie Robinson\, he was more than just a symbol. He was a man of great talent\, skill and accomplishment. His success was not only his\, but a reminder of how America had squelched the talents of so many talented citizens.  \nMany fans of the “Golden Era” of “classic films” – including myself – have had to come to grips with the racist\, segregationist nature of those movies. Judy Garland\, Fred Astaire and Cary Grant were great actors and their films remain enjoyable. But look at the films as a whole and you will see the leading roles are all played by white actors. Black actors appear as slaves\, domestics\, field hands\, or drivers. As great as Garland\, Astaire and Grant were\, it’s important to remember they were given opportunities denied to Lena Horne\, the Nicholas Brothers or any black man before Sidney Poitier. The racism of classic Hollywood denied us from appreciating some great talent. \nSidney Poitier\, in his best roles\, was simply magnificent. \nWatch “The Defiant Ones\,” “Blackboard Jungle\,” “Lillies Of The Field\,” “In The Heat Of The Night\,” “To Sir\, With Love\,” and “A Patch Of Blue” and you see a great actor at the top of his game. Poitier could be as suave as Cary Grant\, as intense as Humphrey Bogart\, as relatable as Jimmy Stewart. And unlike those other great actors\, Sidney Poitier went on to have a fabulous director of money making movies! \nJoin us for a fascinating multimedia look at the life and career of the great Sidney Poitier!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/sidney-poitier/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191015T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191015T153000
DTSTAMP:20191015T122814Z
CREATED:20150105T033606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T122814Z
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SUMMARY:Edward R. Murrow: The Legend\, The Man\, The Impact
DESCRIPTION:Edward R. Murrow \nMurrow at CBS \nWith a demagogue attacking anyone who criticized him\, newsman Edward R. Murrow bravely replied: \n“The actions of the junior Senator from Wisconsin have caused alarm and dismay amongst our allies abroad\, and given considerable comfort to our enemies. And whose fault is that? Not really his. He didn’t create this situation of fear; he merely exploited it — and rather successfully. Cassius was right. “The fault\, dear Brutus\, is not in our stars\, but in ourselves.” \nGood night\, and good luck.” \nFrom his riveting broadcasts from the rooftops of London during the Blitz to his unforgettable account of entering the concentration camps to his heroic challenge to Sen. Joseph McCarthy\, Edward R Murrow has long represented excellence in electronic journalism. \nMurrow’s life story is unpredictable and unique; his career was harrowing\, inspiring and deeply influential. Using rare audio and video clips\, amazing anecdotes and fascinating facts\, the life and career of Edward R. Murrow will come to life in this multimedia presentation. Click here to read a bit more about Murrow and his WWII counterpoint\, Ernie Pyle. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/edward-r-murrow-legend-man-impact-2/
LOCATION:Lake Forest Library\, 360 E. Deerpath Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Military History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191017T130000
DTSTAMP:20191018T123228Z
CREATED:20191018T123228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191018T123228Z
UID:8602-1571317200-1571317200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Mel Brooks
DESCRIPTION:Mel Brooks wrote\, directed and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! \nAs a TV writer\, working for Sid Caesar\, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV show. He then created “Get Smart\,” one of the most popular TV comedies ever! \nWith Carl Reiner\, he made some of the funniest recordings of all time. \nAn\, as if that wasn’t enough\, Mel Brooks wrote \n one of the funniest Broadway musicals of all time. As a performer\, writer\, composer\, director and producer\, Mel Brooks has created a comic legacy that will stand the test of time. And\, at age 93\, he is not even contemplating!ing retirement! \nGet ready to laugh as we take a fascinating multimedia presentation  looking at the laughs\, life and legacy of one of the funniest men ever – the one and only Mel Brooks!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/mel-brooks/
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:20191018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191018T153000
DTSTAMP:20191018T123638Z
CREATED:20191018T123228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191018T123638Z
UID:8608-1571407200-1571412600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Mel Brooks
DESCRIPTION:Mel Brooks wrote\, directed and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! \nAs a TV writer\, working for Sid Caesar\, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV show. He then created “Get Smart\,” one of the most popular TV comedies ever! \nWith Carl Reiner\, he made some of the funniest recordings of all time. \nAn\, as if that wasn’t enough\, Mel Brooks wrote \n one of the funniest Broadway musicals of all time. As a performer\, writer\, composer\, director and producer\, Mel Brooks has created a comic legacy that will stand the test of time. And\, at age 93\, he is not even contemplating!ing retirement! \nGet ready to laugh as we take a fascinating multimedia presentation  looking at the laughs\, life and legacy of one of the funniest men ever – the one and only Mel Brooks!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/mel-brooks-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191021T143000
DTSTAMP:20190103T171215Z
CREATED:20140902T233142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T171215Z
UID:7967-1571662800-1571668200@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/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Military History,Political History
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191025T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191025T150000
DTSTAMP:20190924T142157Z
CREATED:20190412T142616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T142157Z
UID:8555-1572010200-1572015600@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 really like 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-history-in-perspective-4-2/
LOCATION:Highland Park Country Club\, 1201 Park Avenue West\, Highland Park IL\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History,Economic History,Military History,Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/baa47b0d566f80b3986237a7f79eab95.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Highland Park Senior Center":MAILTO:Cearle@cityhpil.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191030T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191030T140000
DTSTAMP:20191011T170155Z
CREATED:20140627T222306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191011T170155Z
UID:8597-1572438600-1572444000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Best Losing Presidential Candidates
DESCRIPTION:The Best Losing Presidential Candidates\n  \nHere is a historical question for you: \nWhat do Adlai Stevenson\, George McGovern\, Daniel Webster\, and Wendell Willkie have in common? \nEach of these talented\, admirable men ran for President and lost. \nAnd each was an outstanding person who might well have made a great President. \nIn this unique multimedia presentation\, I will share my list of the ten best men to run for President and lose.  I’ll offer fascinating glimpses into the men\, their times and the campaigns.  In addition to learning about the candidate himself\, we will explore why each man failed in his bid and do a bit of speculation on the different directions our country might have taken had the election been decided differently. \nConsider all the ways history might have changed if elections had gone differently. For instance\, how would America have responded on the morning of 9-11 if Al Gore had been elected  President? Can we guess in what ways World War II have been different if Wendell Willkie had been President on Pearl Harbor Day? We can speculate as to whether the Civil War have been fought if Stephen Douglas had beaten Abraham Lincoln?  It’s fun to think about and debate! \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/best-losing-presidential-candidates-mcc-2/
LOCATION:McHenry College\, 8900 U.S. Highway 14\, Crystal Lake\, 60012
CATEGORIES:Economic History,Military History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191030T203000
DTSTAMP:20191011T170016Z
CREATED:20140627T222306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191011T170016Z
UID:8594-1572462000-1572467400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Best Losing Presidential Candidates
DESCRIPTION:The Best Losing Presidential Candidates\n  \nHere is a historical question for you: \nWhat do Adlai Stevenson\, George McGovern\, Daniel Webster\, and Wendell Willkie have in common? \nEach of these talented\, admirable men ran for President and lost. \nAnd each was an outstanding person who might well have made a great President. \nIn this unique multimedia presentation\, I will share my list of the ten best men to run for President and lose.  I’ll offer fascinating glimpses into the men\, their times and the campaigns.  In addition to learning about the candidate himself\, we will explore why each man failed in his bid and do a bit of speculation on the different directions our country might have taken had the election been decided differently. \nConsider all the ways history might have changed if elections had gone differently. For instance\, how would America have responded on the morning of 9-11 if Al Gore had been elected  President? Can we guess in what ways World War II have been different if Wendell Willkie had been President on Pearl Harbor Day? We can speculate as to whether the Civil War have been fought if Stephen Douglas had beaten Abraham Lincoln?  It’s fun to think about and debate! \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/best-losing-presidential-candidates-mcc/
LOCATION:McHenry College\, 8900 U.S. Highway 14\, Crystal Lake\, 60012
CATEGORIES:Economic History,Military History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191101T113000
DTSTAMP:20191011T165012Z
CREATED:20140627T222306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191011T165012Z
UID:7861-1572602400-1572607800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Best Losing Presidential Candidates
DESCRIPTION:The Best Losing Presidential Candidates\n  \nHere is a historical question for you: \nWhat do Adlai Stevenson\, George McGovern\, Daniel Webster\, and Wendell Willkie have in common? \nEach of these talented\, admirable men ran for President and lost. \nAnd each was an outstanding person who might well have made a great President. \nIn this unique multimedia presentation\, I will share my list of the ten best men to run for President and lose.  I’ll offer fascinating glimpses into the men\, their times and the campaigns.  In addition to learning about the candidate himself\, we will explore why each man failed in his bid and do a bit of speculation on the different directions our country might have taken had the election been decided differently. \nConsider all the ways history might have changed if elections had gone differently. For instance\, how would America have responded on the morning of 9-11 if Al Gore had been elected  President? Can we guess in what ways World War II have been different if Wendell Willkie had been President on Pearl Harbor Day? We can speculate as to whether the Civil War have been fought if Stephen Douglas had beaten Abraham Lincoln?  It’s fun to think about and debate! \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/best-losing-presidential-candidates-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Economic History,Military History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191101T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191101T150000
DTSTAMP:20190924T142017Z
CREATED:20181226T222923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T142017Z
UID:8553-1572615000-1572620400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:1969 History 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-4/
LOCATION:Highland Park Country Club\, 1201 Park Avenue West\, Highland Park IL\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History,Political History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Highland Park Senior Center":MAILTO:Cearle@cityhpil.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191104T153000
DTSTAMP:20191022T145813Z
CREATED:20140919T165400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191022T145813Z
UID:8613-1572876000-1572881400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Doolittle Raid - Flying Into Greatness
DESCRIPTION:The Doolittle Raid: America Fights Back\n \nAfter the deadly surprise attack on Pearl Harbor\, the USA wanted. Pres. Roosevelt knew that it would inevitably be a long war when we took on the forces of the Japanese Army and Navy. Our forces were insufficient before the devastating attack on Hawaii.  nonetheless\, FDR wanted to send a strong\, clear\, and unmistakable message to the Japanese: the United States WOULD fight back. \n An Unexpected Plan\nCol. Jimmy Doolitte volunteered to lead a group of raiders on one of the most  audacious attacks of all time. The plan was to drop bombs on Tokyo in the middle of the daytime. The Japanese people have been told that their island was invulnerable to an outside attack. If the Doolittle Raiders were successful\, their attack would be a shattering blow to the Japanese psyche. The only problem was that there was no practical way for American planes to attack the Japanese mainland. But utilizing American ingenuity\, full support of Pres. Roosevelt and Gen. George C Marshall\, and sheer bravado\, the Doolittle Raiders flew into greatness. Despite the myth that  the Doolittle Raid was just a “psychological victory\,” the truth is that the raid changed the direction of the war! \nThe heart stopping story of the Doolittle raid offered by a master storyteller makes for an unforgettable presentation! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/doolittle-raid-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Military History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T143000
DTSTAMP:20191113T161406Z
CREATED:20140424T151508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T161406Z
UID:8628-1573131600-1573137000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Ike –  A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Ike –  A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American\nVery few Americans have ever had an impact on the world that could equal that of Dwight David Eisenhower. \nHe did a brilliant job as commander of allied forces in World War II\, despite having very limited combat experience. Click here to read a fascinating\, little-known story about how General Eisenhower was prepared to take full responsibility if the D-Day invasion had failed \nAfter serving ably as President of Columbia University and Supreme Commander of NATO\, Dwight Eisenhower did a superb job as president of the United States of America\, despite having no experience in politics whatsoever. After his retirement\, he was still called on to advise his young successor\, John F. Kennedy at moments of crisis. \nIke was one of the great Americans of all time. Eisenhower was widely admired and enormously respected by a public that really did not know him very well. Few Americans could tell you much about Ike’s parents\, his brothers\, his religious faith\, his relationship to his wife and his children. Did you know that Dwight Eisenhower was a superb athlete who once tackled Jim Thorpe? Or that he was quietly one of the most religious presidents in the history of the USA? \nThis multimedia presentation will serve as a fascinating biography illuminating the private life of one of the most admired Americans of all time.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/ike-biography-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,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:20191110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191110T153000
DTSTAMP:20191107T051252Z
CREATED:20180510T005405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191107T051252Z
UID:8028-1573394400-1573399800@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/
LOCATION:Algonquin Area Public Library District\, 2600 Harnish Dr. \, lgonquin\, IL 60102
CATEGORIES:Military History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T160000
DTSTAMP:20191113T160928Z
CREATED:20140318T210042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T160928Z
UID:8624-1573569000-1573574400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Battle Of Trenton - Turning Point For Humanity
DESCRIPTION:The Battle Of Trenton\nThe iconic image of George Washington’s little boat crossing the Delaware River is firmly ingrained deep in the consciousness of America. Many people remember\, in general terms\, that General Washington took his army on rickety boats across an ice filled river to attack the enemy around Christmas time. The image of Washington Crossing the Delaware is so powerful and memorable that it has been used in  advertising\, comics\,\nand every avenue of popular culture. \nA deeper look at the Battle of Trenton shows us that it is actually an unmistakable turning point\, not only in the American Revolutionary war\, but in the history of the world. Although the Declaration of Independence made a breathtaking statement on the rights of man\, without the military victory at the Battle of Trenton\, the Revolutionary war and the Declaration  would merely be obscure footnotes in world history. They would just be anecdotal evidence of another failed revolt. \nWashington’s battle plan was audacious and his leadership was inspiring. After enduring a harrowing crossing of an ice filled river in a sleet storm in the middle of the night\, Washington’s men had to suffer through a nine mile march in a blizzard.  And then\, in less than ninety dramatic moments\, the Revolution was saved. The battle of Trenton was the first fight General Washington had won and is still the most important. Click here to read more about the battle of Trenton – the turning point in the history of the world. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/battle-trenton-4/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Military History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191113T143000
DTSTAMP:20191113T160729Z
CREATED:20140902T233142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T160729Z
UID:8622-1573650000-1573655400@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. \nBONUS: Click here to read a fascinating story about Floyd Boring\, the Secret Service agent who saved Truman’s life – twice!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/harry-s-truman-bringing-independence-dc/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Military History,Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/images9.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191114T113000
DTSTAMP:20191113T161620Z
CREATED:20150603T145406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T161620Z
UID:8287-1573725600-1573731000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Fred Astaire –  A Life in Film
DESCRIPTION:Fred Astaire is rightfully considered by many critics to be the greatest dancer in the history of movies. \nAlthough the name of Fred Astaire is inevitably remembered alongside that of the underrated and glamorous singer/dancer Ginger Rogers\, his career was actually much longer and involved many other partners\, Find a Fred Astaire film and you might find him dancing not with Ginger\, but with Rita Hayworth\, Audrey Hepburn\, Nannette Fabray\, Eleanor Powell\, Judy Garland\, Cyd Charisse or Jane Powell. Regardless of his partner\, what Fred Astaire brought to the movies was a sense of style\, a method of filming dance\, and a talent that has never been equaled. \nIn film after film\, Fred Astaire created unforgettable moments. He danced with firecrackers in Holiday Inn\, danced on the ceiling in Royal Wedding and danced dressed as a hobo in Easter Parade.  \nSeveral of his partners – including Joan Crawford and Gracie Allen – were unexpected and yet proved to be quite wonderful. Click here to read about other unexpected movie teams. Although will certainly look at his groundbreaking collaboration with the immensely talented and often underrated Ginger Rogers\, we will examine the totality of his career and his phenomenal impact on the way we look at movies and the ways in which we appreciate dance.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/fred_astaire/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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