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SUMMARY:1945
DESCRIPTION:Join me in our time capsule for this amazing look back at one of the most important years in the history of the world: 1945. \nIn 1945 World War II finally came to an end. After the deaths of both Adolph Hitler and Franklin D. Roosevelt\, the evil Nazi empire finally surrendered. In the Pacific Theatre\, fierce battles came to an end with the dropping of the world’s first atomic bombs. The destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki ended the war – but ushered in a vastly more dangerous era. \nWe will look at the most popular movies\, top radio shows and chart leading songs of 1945. As we look back\, we’ll discover what famous people were born and which died during the year\, learn about what everyday consumer items cost and look back at the amazing\, ultimately heartbreaking World Series run of the Chicago Cubs! It would prove to be their last world series appearance until 2016! \nThe America of 75 years ago was very different than the America of 2020. But in ways small and large it is tremendously important to how we live today.  \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or if you feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free\, I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! Please mark ‘1945’ in the subject line. \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takesß 10% of your donation as fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \n  \nRegistration \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Sep 11\, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqd-ihqj8oGNKK0CWhVPstdbTVfo_L-XW_ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up properly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1945-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History,Military History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200913T153000
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SUMMARY:Dick Van Dyke Show: FREE PRESENTATION
DESCRIPTION:The Dick Van Dyke Show is well remembered as one of the wittiest situation comedies in the history of television. \nWhat is less well remembered is that Carl Reiner’s creation was a tremendously influential\, but deceptive innovator. The DIck Van Dyke Show contrasts sharply with the situation comedies of the 1950s; in fact it ushers in a new era. It was the first sitcom to be set in suburbia\, to feature both the world of work AND a fully developed home life as a central focus \,the first show to offer rich and consistent backstories for all the characters\, the first  to present a modern housewife as well as the first show to feature a professional woman in the workplace. \nThis unique presentation will highlight one of the most iconic programs and early TV history.  Click here to see a brief preview video about this program! \nThis program is FREE !  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/dick-van-dyke-show/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200914T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200914T110000
DTSTAMP:20200916T141100Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T141100Z
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SUMMARY:JFK - A Life
DESCRIPTION:JOHN F. KENNEDY – A LIFE\n \nJFK is one of our most beloved and well-known Presidents. However\, much of what we “know” about John Fitzgerald Kennedy is fragmentary: his dalliances with women\, his heroism in the aftermath of PT-109\, his glamorous wife\, his horrific death. We know parts of the Kennedy story\, but it can be hard to separate myth from history when it comes to a man as complex as JFK! \nIn this fast moving\, insightful and fascinating multimedia presentation\, you will be mesmerized by details of: \nHis very dysfunctional parents \nJFK’s complex medical problems \nHis unusual schooling\, including missing large chunks due to serious illnesses \nJFK’s actions before\, during and after the sinking of PT-109 \nHis political career \nJFK and women \nHis complicated marriage. \nThe Rat Pack And JFK \nThe Assassination \nAnd so much more! \nREGISTRATION IS THROUGH COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/jfk-life-4-2/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Military History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T123000
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SUMMARY:Jane Addams
DESCRIPTION:Jane Addams is widely recognized as one of the most influential and admired women in both Chicago and American history. Her name is synonymous with “Hull House” – one of the groundbreaking and greatest examples of settlement house social work and community organizing in the USA.  Along with her  amazing colleague\, Ellen Starr\, Jane Addams changed the way Chicagoans and Americans thought about providing social service for immigrants and the poor. \nThe unique effectiveness of Hull House  has been demonstrated many times over in its impact on Chicago and the numerous institutions that sprung up around the country in an attempt to duplicate its model. \nIf Hull House had been her only accomplishment\, Jane Addams would be absolutely deserving of the respect of every succeeding generation of Americans. \nHowever\, as you will learn in this unique and fascinating multimedia presentation\, the life of Jane Addams was complex\, her accomplishments great\, and her influence very profound on many aspects of American life. She was a political activist\, educational  reformer\, a champion of women’s rights and the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Your admiration and respect for Jane Addams will only grow as you witness her long and effective life. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of just  $5.00. If you cannot afford it or if you feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free\, I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \n  \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takesß 10% of your donation as fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \n  \nRegistration \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Sep 16\, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIoduChrj0rEtDZrv5Zu8eoZk1JVpqZj8UW \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up properly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/jane-addams-2-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Political History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T180000
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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 the great Sid Caesar\, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV show of all time. He then\, along with Buck Henry\, created “Get Smart\,” one of the most popular TV comedies ever! \nWith Carl Reiner\, he made some of the funniest recordings of all time. \nAnd\, as if that wasn’t enough\, Mel Brooks wrote \n one of the funniest and most Tony Awards winning Broadway musicals of all time! \nSo Mel Brooks has had a huge impact on TV\, movies\, recordings\, and Broadway. he is serving as a performer\, writer\, lyricist\, composer\, director or 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! \nCOST: \nI am asking for a suggested contribution of $5.00 from everyone who registers for the class. PLEASE MARK “”BROOKS 2” in the subject line on your check or e-payment! If you are interested but cannot afford the donation\, please sign up! I am unemployed\, so I understand the financial strain of the crisis! If you can pay\, it is most appreciated as I care for my family. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/mel-brooks-8-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200918T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200918T123000
DTSTAMP:20200819T161939Z
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SUMMARY:Best Of Recent Broadway - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:With Broadway shut down until next year\, I want to share some of the best musicals to have played on ‘The Great White Way’ in the last five years. Today’s session will feature the backstory\, music and a critical review of two great shows: “Come From Away\,” and the Tony Award winning “Something Rotten. \n“Come From Away” is a powerful\, dramatic and uplifting musical about how the \n small town of Gander\, Newfoundland\, welcomed Americans who were stranded during 9-11. You would not think a musical with the 9-11 attacks as a backdrop could be joyous and inspiring\, but “Come From Away” conveys a powerful message of hope\, compassion\, friendship and caring. It is a completely unique work of theater\, filled with unforgettable characters\, terrific music and a plot that – I promise you – you will never forget. This is not only one of my favorite shows of recent years\, this is now one of my favorite shows ever! \n“Something Rotten” is a side-splitting work of musical COMEDY that had audiences screaming with laughter. Despite rave reviews\, it struggled to build an audience. Standing in the TKTS line\, I heard people say they wouldn’t see “Something Rotten” because it “was about Shakespeare.” Their assumption was that it’d be obscure\, hard to follow and pedantic. It scored ten Tony Award nominations\, far more than higher profile shows with known stars like Kristin Chenoweth and Kelsey Grammer)\, well known titles or familiar music. “Something Rotten” scores high with critics and enjoys sensational word-of-mouth from audiences that have discovered it. Like “The Producers” is is not meant to be anything but funny. One song got a standing ovation – in the first act! Ready to laugh? \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or if you feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free\, I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! Put “BWAY1” in the subject line \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takesß 10% of your donation as fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \n Registration \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Sep 18\, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItcOytpzopEtJxqZVvQRpUVZdjV6SwH6XX \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up properly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/way-recent/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200921T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200921T123000
DTSTAMP:20200825T150640Z
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SUMMARY:Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter
DESCRIPTION:Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter\nBarbara Walters was the first superstar woman television news reporter. Fighting against many barriers\, she opened the door for women to be taken seriously as news anchors and news reporters on broadcast television. As the first woman cohost on the today show and the first woman to be co-anchor on the network evening national newscast\, Barbara Walters broke many important stories – and smashed the glass ceiling for women in broadcasting. Her career is legendary.  Her life story is amazing.  And this presentation is not to be missed! \n  \nFrom serious news and election coverage to celebrity specials and glamorous red carpet interviews\, Barbara Walters has been a ubiquitous figure in American broadcasting. She has interviewed Fidel Castro and Monica Lewinsky; Sadaam Hussein and Tom Cruise  In this riveting multimedia \npresentation\, we will look at the professional triumphs \nand intriguing private life of the iconic Barbara Walters – a woman who has been in the public eye for over 50 years. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or if you feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free\, I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford (please put ‘Walters’ in the memo line) \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takesß 10% of your donation as fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \n  \nRegistration \nWhen: Sep 21\, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkc-ipqDIoGdXUNoZKcQicuAwiwJOM8wXH \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up properly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/barbara-walters/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200925T113000
DTSTAMP:20200924T035659Z
CREATED:20170830T162655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T035659Z
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SUMMARY:Gracie Allen – Underappreciated Comic Genius
DESCRIPTION: Gracie Allen is one of the funniest women ever to perform in American theater\, radio\, television and film. And yet if I asked you to name the greatest comedienne’s of all time\, you would probably mention names like Lucille Ball\, Carol Burnett\, Tina Fey\, and Mary Tyler Moore\, but you might not remember to include Gracie Allen.  that’s a shame\, because Gracie Allen deserves immense respect for creating one of the most memorable\, quotable and beloved comic characters of all time. \nGracie Allen – Underappreciated Comic Genius\n This multimedia presentation will highlight the phenomenal career of George Burns and Gracie Allen. We will especially focus on the out-talnted but often underrated Gracie Allen. \nAmong the highlights will be Gracie Allen’s historic and hysterical run for the Presidency in 1940\, her ability to dance beautifully with stars like Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell\, and her lasting impact on vaudeville\, radio\, and television comedy. \nThis unique\, fast moving and funny multimedia presentation will not only amuse you and entertain you but it will also open your eyes to why the fabulous Gracie Allen deserves to be remembered as one of the great comediennes of all time!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/gracie-allen-underappreciated-comic-genius-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200925T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200925T150000
DTSTAMP:20200925T181619Z
CREATED:20180413T170129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T181619Z
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SUMMARY:The Marx Brothers
DESCRIPTION:The Marx Brothers were much\, much better than you remember! Their humor uplifted American spirits during the Depression and established new standards for comedy. The Marx Brothers combination of odd and unique talents\, including a harp playing mime\, a Jewish comic with the worst Italian accent and the most distinctive piano playing style\, and one of the greatest monologists of all time have delighted and baffled classic movie fans since the Depression. They performed alongside Lucille Ball\, sang music written by Irving Berlin and acted in comedies written by the great George S. Kaufmann\, yet many people dimly think of the as analogous to The Three Stooges. \nBut when you look deeper you see an amazing immigrant success story\, discover how American popular culture was changing\, and meet four remarkably different and interesting men whose films rank among the best comedies of all time. “Duck Soup” is rightly considered one of the greatest films ever made about politics. Both that film and “A Night AT The Opera” are on the AFI list of the 100 best movies! Whether you are a long time fan of the Marx Brothers\, a skeptic or completely unfamiliar with their work\, you are in for a treat with this fun multimedia presentation! \nTHIS PRESENTATION IS NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-marx-brothers-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200926T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200926T180000
DTSTAMP:20191120T004721Z
CREATED:20160108T173629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191120T004721Z
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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-2020-9/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200929T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200929T123000
DTSTAMP:20200825T155920Z
CREATED:20180503T132433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200825T155920Z
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SUMMARY:Cole Porter - Risque Master Of American Music (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:We begin with a simple statement of absolute truth.  Cole Porter is one of the greatest songwriters in American history. Porter’s melodies were sublime. Equally unforgettable are his amazing  lyrics- they  were clever\, witty\, sophisticated\, original and naughty. Surprisingly\, although we tend to think of Cole Porter as simply the ultimate European oriented sophisticate – he was actually born in tiny Peru\, Indiana! \nThe list of songs written by Porter includes some of the greatest entries in the great American Songbook!  Consider: \nLET’S DO IT (LET’S FALL IN LOVE) (1928) \n NIGHT AND DAY (1932) \nANYTHING GOES (1934) \n DON’T FENCE ME IN (1934) \nI GET A KICK OUT OF YOU (1934) \nBEGIN THE BEGUINE (1935) \n I’VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN (1936) \nIT’S DE-LOVELY (1936) \nPorter’s legacy was further assured by brilliant Broadway shows like “Kiss Me Kate” and “Can-Can.” But beneath the surface of this bon-vivant lay a tortured soul. Cole Porter lived in both psychic and physical pain much of his life. His life story\, his personality and his unforgettable music combine for a memorable multimedia presentation! \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or if you feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free\, I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget!  \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford (put Porter 1 in the memo line) \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takesß 10% of your donation as fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \n  \nRegistration \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Sep 29\, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItcOGpqDwjHNB6_5-egc1voAGkOEllU8BB \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up properly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/cole-porter1/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200929T140000
DTSTAMP:20200825T160034Z
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UID:9366-1601384400-1601388000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Cole Porter - Risque Master Of American Music (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:We begin with a simple statement of absolute truth.  Cole Porter is one of the greatest songwriters in American history. Porter’s melodies were sublime. Equally unforgettable are his amazing  lyrics- they  were clever\, witty\, sophisticated\, original and naughty. Surprisingly\, although we tend to think of Cole Porter as simply the ultimate European oriented sophisticate – he was actually born in tiny Peru\, Indiana! \nThe list of songs written by Porter includes some of the greatest entries in the great American Songbook!  Consider: \nLET’S DO IT (LET’S FALL IN LOVE) (1928) \n NIGHT AND DAY (1932) \nANYTHING GOES (1934) \n DON’T FENCE ME IN (1934) \nI GET A KICK OUT OF YOU (1934) \nBEGIN THE BEGUINE (1935) \n I’VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN (1936) \nIT’S DE-LOVELY (1936) \nPorter’s legacy was further assured by brilliant Broadway shows like “Kiss Me Kate” and “Can-Can.” But beneath the surface of this bon-vivant lay a tortured soul. Cole Porter lived in both psychic and physical pain much of his life. His life story\, his personality and his unforgettable music combine for a memorable multimedia presentation! \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or if you feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free\, I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget!  \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford (put Porter 1 in the memo line) \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takesß 10% of your donation as fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \n  \nRegistration \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Sep 29\, 2020 01:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuf-qrrjorH9HagvySOPkfP7_i_R4RxFJl \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up properly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/cole-porter1-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201002T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201002T130000
DTSTAMP:20200926T171852Z
CREATED:20150223T154028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200926T171852Z
UID:9466-1601638200-1601643600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Kristin Chenoweth - Multi-Talented Performer With  A Compassionate Heart
DESCRIPTION:Kristin Chenoweth is one of the most talented performers in America. She is also one of the nicest people ever to become a major star in show business. Her life story is as unexpected as her talent is overwhelming. \nLeo Durocher famously said “Nice guys finish last. He obviously never heard of Kristin Chenoweth. CLICK HERE to read about Kristin’s charity. \n \nKristin Chenoweth is a Tony award-winning Broadway star whose name on a marquee sells a lot of tickets. On television\, \n \nshe has won raves and an Emmy award with roles as diverse as a lovesick waitress and a presidential press advisor. Her recordings have been enormously popular and her concerts have sold out in both the USA and Europe. Kristin Chenoweth singing voice has been referred to by some as “the voice of the century.” She can bring down the house with a Broadway show tune\, but also sing pop\, Opera\, country\, and pretty much any style of music you can name. While the movies have not been as successful a medium for her\, she has appeared in a number of good films and her comic timing\, wacky voice and stunning good looks would seem to suggest that movie success is just a matter of time. \nOn a personal level\, Kristin Chenoweth is a very compassionate Christian who is proud and open when it comes to discussing her faith. She’s been a lightning rod for some conservative Christians because she openly favors gay marriage and argues against hatred\, intolerance\, or bigotry of any kind. She also has a reputation for being one of the kindest and most considerate people in the entertainment business. On several occasions\, although we’ve never met\, she has gone out of her way to do favors for me that I have reinforced her reputation for being one of the most genuine stars working today. \nIn this multimedia presentation you will be dazzled by her talent\, fascinated by her life story\, and inspired  by her personality. She is a woman to admire! \n  \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or if you feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free\, I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \n  \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nSubject Line: Kristin \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takesß 10% of your donation as fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – send me an email if you would like to pay by Zelle. \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \nREGISTRATION \nWhen: Oct 2\, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqceCprTwiGdGzPQlI-nwKaONxivh5C1cB \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up properly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/chenoweth-sb-2-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201004T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201004T180000
DTSTAMP:20191120T004449Z
CREATED:20160108T173629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191120T004449Z
UID:8635-1601830800-1601834400@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. Click here to see what my brides have to say! 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-2020-8/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201006T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201006T123000
DTSTAMP:20200930T172651Z
CREATED:20160724T191857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T172651Z
UID:9459-1601983800-1601987400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:America's Closest Elections: 1876 and 2000
DESCRIPTION: America is the most technologically advanced country in the world. We are the only nation to land a man on the moon. Our research universities are the envy of the world. And in the year 2000 we were confronted by a distressing reality: the world’s oldest democracy was unable count the votes from a Presidential election. Long lines\, malfunctioning machines\, third party candidates\, badly designed ballots and a partisan judicial system threw the results of the battle between George W. Bush and Al Gore into massive confusion. \nOddly\, the election of 2000 was not the first time a Presidential election went in to overtime! At our nation’s centennial in 1876\, the cliffhanger election between Republican Rutherford B. Hayes and Democrat Samuel B. Tilden was even closer!  And\, as improbable as it may seem\, the final state to have its voting problems resolved (albeit in a controversial manner) was Florida! \nThis unique\, fascinating multimedia presentation looks at how America has twice coped with a bitter Presidential election too close to call. We will examine what happens when both the political and  judicial systems were unable to resolve the result in a way that inspired confidence in the American public. \nWe will also look at the long range results of the elections. The 1876 election ended the Reconstruction of the South and plunged America deep into a period of racial segregation. And the victory of George W. Bush in the election of 2000 ushered in the war on terrorism in ways that were very different from how Al Gore would have responded. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or if you feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free\, I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nSubject Line: 1876 \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \nNEW!!! √  Zelle – send me an email if you would like to pay by Zelle. \n√ PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \n Registration \nWhen: Oct 6\, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpdOmtqTIuGtJw8v4ruTGv_9WteuxaRWFG \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n  \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up properly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/americas-closest-elections-1876-2000-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201009T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201009T123000
DTSTAMP:20200926T162201Z
CREATED:20141109T161308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200926T162201Z
UID:8651-1602243000-1602246600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Sam Giancana - Master Of The Mob\, Murderer Of JFK?
DESCRIPTION:Forget Al Capone. \nCapone ran the Chicago Outfit brutally and very publicly for just a couple of years before being sent to prison on income tax charges. Tony Accordo and Paul Rccca ran the Outfit until 1957 when they turned over day to day control to Sam “Momo” Giancana. \nMuch More Powerful Than Capone!\nSam Giancana would rise to a position much\, much more powerful than the thuggish Al Capone ever dreamt of achieving! \nGiancana feuded with Robert Kennedy as he became the CIA liaison with the Mob. Unlike Capone\,Sam Giancana vastly expanded the operations of the Chicago Outfit into Las Vegas\, into California and became the most powerful Mafia leader in the country. He was connected to JFK through Peter Lawford and Frank Sinatra. According to a number of histories\, he and John F. Kennedy actually shared a mistress in common! Some believe Sam Giancana was behind the murder of JFK. And just before he was set to testify under oath before the Senate\, Sam Giancana was murdered in his home. A home that was under FBI surveillance and “guarded by the police! \nCuba\nWhen the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) planned to assassinate Fidel Castro\, the Agency called on mobster Sam Giancana to oversee the unlawful murder of the Cuban dictator. While the complicated and illegal plot ultimately failed\, the implications were clear.  The CIA was working closely with Sam Giancana – the most important and influential Mafia leader in the USA. J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI only learned of the plot because they were tapping Giancana’s phone and watching him 24/7! \n  \nWomen\nAfter he was widowed\, Sam Giancana carried on a very public romance with super popular\, squeaky clean\, all-American girl Phyllis McGuire. As one of the wholesome McGuire Sisters\, Phyllis projected a sprightly\, virginal image. In reality\, her torrid affair with the leader of the Chicago Syndicate was being listened to and tape recorded in real time by the FBI!  Before his intense relationship with McGuire\, he consorted with Marilyn Monroe (some say he caused her death) and other famous women.  One of the most fascinating stories involves his relationship with Judith Campbell – who also a mistress of John F. Kennedy!  She claimed that she arranged meetings and carried messages between the two! The stories are perplexing and fascinating. You will not want to miss this one of a kind multimedia presentation. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or if you feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free\, I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \n  \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nSubject Line: SAM \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takesß 10% of your donation as fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – send me an email if you would like to pay by Zelle. \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \n Registration \nWhen: Oct 9\, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkduugqzkpHtB-2oQCaYvJCHNltd-uT-nz \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up properly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/sam-giancana-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201010T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201010T180000
DTSTAMP:20191120T005552Z
CREATED:20160108T173629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191120T005552Z
UID:8631-1602349200-1602352800@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. Click here to see what my brides have to say! 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-2020-6/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201013T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201013T130000
DTSTAMP:20200924T133918Z
CREATED:20140318T203214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T133918Z
UID:9463-1602588600-1602594000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Understanding The Election Of 2008
DESCRIPTION:Understanding The Election Of 2008\nIf the election of 2008 had been written as a movie script\, it could not have been more exciting. We faced the possibility that we would elect the first woman to the presidency\, the first African-American to the presidency or perhaps one of America’s greatest war heroes to the presidency. The nomination battles were thrilling\, the personalities were oversized\, and just when it couldn’t seem to get any more fascinating\, Sen. McCain chose  Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate! \nIn this insightful\, nonpartisan multimedia presentation\, you will learn about the backgrounds of each of the campaigns and candidates in the election of 2008. You’ll learn the very different election strategies that each pursued. We will look at the role of technology\, social media\, race\, television\, and the debates as factors in deciding an election like no other. The election of 2008 provides us a fascinating glimpse into the future of campaigning.   \nWe’ll see how social media and voter tracking began to replace television advertising as a means of motivating voters.  This effort led to long lines of voters across the country. We’ll also examine how one party began to utilize restrictive voting laws as a desperate means to try and ensure victory through voter suppression.  \nThe career politician and war hero hero against a candidate with a painfully thin resume; a vice-presidential candidate with a penchant for gaffes versus one seemingly in way over her head.  This presentation on the election of 2008 is not to be missed. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or if you feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free\, I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nSubject line “2008” \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takesß 10% of your donation as fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – send me an email if you would like to pay by Zelle. \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \n Registration \nWhen: Oct 13\, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qfu6hrz0sEtEB-WKJse-V7T4sD_8pq4Og \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up properly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/understanding-the-election-of-2008/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201014T113000
DTSTAMP:20200117T205426Z
CREATED:20150321T222541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T205426Z
UID:8745-1602669600-1602675000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Democratic Convention Of 1968
DESCRIPTION:1968 Democratic Convention\n \n“The Whole World Is Watching!  The Whole World Is Watching!  \nSo went the chant from thousands of protesters caught in a pitched battle with the police on the streets of Chicago is the Democratic Party sought to nominate a candidate for president. The Democratic convention riots of 1967 were turning point in history of politics and in the history of Chicago. Never before had live television cameras cameras captured what was later termed a “police riot” live on television.  While the battle of Chicago raged wildly on Michigan Avenue\, the tension erupted in violence and anger in the convention hall itself. \nAs the nation watched  in disbelief\, convention delegates and network reporters were beaten\, delegate credentials were forged in an effort to pack the galleries with Chicago city employees\, and the mayor of the city\, Richard J Daley\, screamed an obscenity at a Jewish United States senator on live television. \nIn this exciting multimedia presentation\, we will explore the roots of the events that culminated in the riots of 1968. From growing public frustration to the stalemate in Vietnam in the wake of the Tet Offensive to the insurgent campaign of Sen. Eugene McCarthy\, politics in America were thrown into turmoil. And just as the country seemed more and more to be spinning out of control\, we were hit with the shock of the public assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King and Sen. Robert F.  Kennedy. All of these events and many more make for an exceptionally exciting\, thought-provoking\, and mesmerizing presentation. \nPLEASE NOTE: There is a small fee to attend this presentation if you are not a member of the Lake Forest Senior Center. Please contact the venue for more information!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/democratic-convention-of-1968-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201016T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201016T123000
DTSTAMP:20210802T024631Z
CREATED:20150831T140950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T024631Z
UID:10392-1602847800-1602851400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Diana: Life Of The The People's Princess
DESCRIPTION:Diana: Glamorous And Tragic Life Of a Princess\nLady Diana Spencer was the “People’s Princess” beloved throughout the world 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 beautiful 20-year-old Diana Spencer marry her handsome Prince Charles 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\, Camilla Parker-Bowles. \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 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. The outpouring of grief in Britain forever changed the nation’s view of the monarchy. Diana’s unexpected life\, veering between glamour and tragedy and her sudden and controversial death makes for an unforgettable story. \nTWO PARTS! Part one will run from 16:30 -8;00. Part Two will cover her tragic death and the response in Britain It will run next week at the same time. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5. If you cannot afford it or if you feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free\, I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget!  \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nSubject Line: Diana 1 \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takesß 10% of your donation as fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – send me an email if you would like to pay by Zelle. \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \n Registration \nWhen: Aug 24\, 2021\, 06:30 PM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclf–qpzkuG9y_-465DOxcxy6SS0QlnEHU \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/diana44/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:British History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201019T170000
DTSTAMP:20201015T211916Z
CREATED:20201015T211916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T211916Z
UID:9544-1603094400-1603126800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:America's Worst Presidents
DESCRIPTION:Who were America’s worst Presidents? This fascinating multimedia presentation not only looks at the lives and the Presidencies of the men who failed as out nation’s Chief Executive\, but also looks at the long-lasting repercussions of their poor decision making. Some of the choices will definitely surpass you! Many Presidents have seen their reputations rise or fall as history as reconsidered them!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/americas-worst-presidents/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History
ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201019T203000
DTSTAMP:20201019T203400Z
CREATED:20180413T170731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T203400Z
UID:9554-1603134000-1603139400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Meryl Streep
DESCRIPTION:Meryl Streep is widely regarded as one of the greatest movie actresses of all time. This fascinating multimedia presentation will illuminate her unique life and unparalleled career! \nWe have a tendency to think of the “classic era” or “golden age” of movies and movie stars to be in the past. But many critics believe that Meryl Streep’s career has equalled\, if not surpassed\, that of any of the greatest movie actresses! Happily\, at 70\, Meryl Streep is showing no signs of slowing down\, with a number of important movies coming out in the next few years. \nUsing numerous film clips (of course!) fascinating anecdotes and intriguing insights\, we will explore her personal history and highlight some of her greatest roles. You won’t want to miss this great new presentation. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/meryl-streep-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201020T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201020T130000
DTSTAMP:20200926T170749Z
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SUMMARY:Movies About Lincoln - Abraham Lincoln On Film
DESCRIPTION:No President of the United States has been portrayed in the movies more often than Abraham Lincoln! \nFrom the earliest days of silent movies\, Lincoln has been featured in more movies than all other Presidents combined. The most brilliant of these iconic performances can be seen in John Ford’s groundbreaking “Young Mr. Lincoln” starring Henry Fonda. Raymond Massey played Lincoln so often on stage\, movies\, and TV that George S. Kaufman famously observed: “[Raymond] Massey won’t be satisfied until he’s assassinated!” \nEven in contemporary films such as Spielberg’s “Lincoln\,” the myth of Honest Abe grows and evolves with each movie. In this insightful\, mesmerizing and nostalgic multimedia presentation\, you will see my work as a Lincoln scholar combined with my love of classic cinema! \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or if you feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free\, I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \n  \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nSubject Line: ABE \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takesß 10% of your donation as fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – send me an email if you would like to pay by Zelle. \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nREGISTRATION \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Oct 20\, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtce6sqzgiE9LhMHmulIx8vLYPI1aOkDaN \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up properly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/movies-about-lincoln-2-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201022T200000
DTSTAMP:20201020T191418Z
CREATED:20190827T154931Z
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SUMMARY:The Election of 2020 - Preview (Free Class!)
DESCRIPTION:This is one of my most eagerly anticipated programs! Before every Presidential election\, I offer in-depth\, state-by-state analysis and predictions for the Electoral College. I also break down the races for the Senate across the country\, analyze the major races for Governor and offer an overview of the battle for control of the House Of Representatives. Of course I will pay special attention to the top competitive races in Illinois! \nI will provide a “cheat sheet” viewing guide for the elections as you watch the returns roll in Tuesday night! \nYou can hold me accountable for my bold predictions about the results! \nWill President Trump be reelected? Can the GOP rebound from their 2016 shellacking and regain control of the House? Will Democrats overcome long odds and capture control of the Senate? Don’t miss this great FREE program!!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/election-2020-preview-3-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201023T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201023T123000
DTSTAMP:20210802T024550Z
CREATED:20150831T140950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T024550Z
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SUMMARY:Diana: Death Of The The People's Princess
DESCRIPTION:Diana: Tragic Death Of a Princess\nLady Diana Spencer was the “People’s Princess” beloved throughout the world 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 beautiful 20-year-old Diana Spencer marry her handsome Prince Charles 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\, Camilla Parker-Bowles. \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 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. The outpouring of grief in Britain forever changed the nation’s view of the monarchy. Diana’s unexpected life\, veering between glamour and tragedy and her sudden and controversial death makes for an unforgettable story. \nTWO PARTS! This is part two\, in which we cover the tragic death of Diana and the reaction from the Monarchy. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5. If you cannot afford it or if you feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free\, I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget!  \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nSubject Line: Diana 2 \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takesß 10% of your donation as fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – send me an email if you would like to pay by Zelle. \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qcequpzosH9ZItEMgswa_ZQaylPB1ZYWC \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining  If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up properly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/diana55/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:British History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201026T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201026T110000
DTSTAMP:20201015T210927Z
CREATED:20140916T230235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T210927Z
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SUMMARY:The Ten Greatest American Presidents
DESCRIPTION:The Ten Best American Presidents\n \nHow do we determine who were the greatest Presidents? \nOne recent poll of the American public disclosed that they believed Bill Clinton is the greatest President of all time! \nAnother recent poll\, this one only of Republicans showed that 5% of them considered George W. Bush was the greatest President of all time! \nLet’s not ask the public! \nWhen professional historians are asked to compile their lists of the greatest Presidents\, they usually choose Washington\, Lincoln\, and FDR as the best. (apologies to both Presidents Bush and Clinton!) \nBut after those three\, the lists become intriguing.  Does Truman belong in the pantheon?  How about Jefferson\, Jackson\, Theodore Roosevelt\, Reagan or Polk? Can a case be made on behalf of Madison\, Cleveland\, JFK or Wilson?  The debate is fun and the comparisons exciting!  I will prevent my intentionally provocative choices in this fast moving multimedia presentation. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/ten-greatest-american-presidents-3-2/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Political History
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201027T113000
DTSTAMP:20190905T140522Z
CREATED:20190827T154931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T140522Z
UID:8522-1603792800-1603798200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Election of 2020 - Preview
DESCRIPTION:This is one of my most eagerly anticipated programs! Before every Presidential election\, I offer in-depth\, state-by-state analysis and predictions for the Electoral College. I also break down the races for the Senate across the country\, analyze the major races for Governor and offer an overview of the battle for control of the House Of Representatives. Of course I will pay special attention to the top competitive races in Illinois! \nI will provide a “cheat sheet” viewing guide for the elections as you watch the returns roll in Tuesday night! \nYou can hold me accountable for my bold predictions about the results! \nWill President Trump be reelected? Can the GOP rebound from their 2016 shellacking and regain control of the House? Will Democrats overcome long odds and capture control of the Senate? Don’t miss this great program!!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/election-2020-preview-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201027T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201027T200000
DTSTAMP:20201011T172542Z
CREATED:20201011T162217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201011T172542Z
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SUMMARY:Best Movies About Politics
DESCRIPTION:Politics and the movies are a match made in heaven! Movies need compelling characters\, suspenseful plots\, unexpected twists\, and a  great conclusion. Politics provides all the above and then some! In this great new presentation\, Best Movies About Politics\, I’ll present my admittedly idiosyncratic list of the best films ever made about American politics. Some are dramas and some are comedies. Some are old classics and some are very modern. Some are well know\, critically acclaimed Hollywood films\, others are amazing but obscure! \nBest Movies About Politics\nThis fun\, fascinating and fast- moving presentation is one of my favorites\, combing my  love of great cinema with a lifelong fascination with elections. And where else will you find a list that plausibly contains Henry Fonda\, Eddie Murphy\, Kirck Douglas\, George Clooney and Jimmy Stewart? From directors Frank Capra and Preston Sturges to Rob Reiner;  screenwriters Aaron Sorkin to Rod Serling\, some of the greatest talent in movie history have tackled the subject of elections in films that are entertaining\, thought-provoking and often unforgettable. We will look at clips from some of them and consider others as well! \nOf course\, we will leave time for discussion and for your choices Let’s see what everyone else chooses as the best movies about politics! \nThis is an online zoom presentation and completely free\, thanks to our friends at McHenry College. Follow the link below for FREE registration! \nRegistration \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/best-movies-about-politics/
LOCATION:McHenry College\, 8900 U.S. Highway 14\, Crystal Lake\, 60012
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201029T143000
DTSTAMP:20190827T155737Z
CREATED:20190827T154931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T155737Z
UID:8490-1603976400-1603981800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Election of 2020 - Preview
DESCRIPTION:This is one of my most eagerly anticipated programs! Before every Presidential election\, I offer in-depth\, state-by-state analysis and predictions for the Electoral College. I also break down the races for the Senate across the country\, analyze the major races for Governor and offer an overview of the battle for control of the House Of Representatives. Of course I will pay special attention to the top competitive races in Illinois! \nI will provide a “cheat sheet” viewing guide for the elections as you watch the returns roll in Tuesday night! \nYou can hold me accountable for my bold predictions about the results! \nWill President Trump be reelected? Can the GOP rebound from their 2016 shellacking and regain control of the House? Will Democrats overcome long odds and capture control of the Senate? Don’t miss this great program!!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/election-2020-preview/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Political History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201030T113000
DTSTAMP:20190911T165525Z
CREATED:20190827T154931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T165525Z
UID:8538-1604052000-1604057400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Election of 2020 - Preview
DESCRIPTION:This is one of my most eagerly anticipated programs! Before every Presidential election\, I offer in-depth\, state-by-state analysis and predictions for the Electoral College. I also break down the races for the Senate across the country\, analyze the major races for Governor and offer an overview of the battle for control of the House Of Representatives. Of course I will pay special attention to the top competitive races in Illinois! \nI will provide a “cheat sheet” viewing guide for the elections as you watch the returns roll in Tuesday night! \nYou can hold me accountable for my bold predictions about the results! \nWill President Trump be reelected? Can the GOP rebound from their 2016 shellacking and regain control of the House? Will Democrats overcome long odds and capture control of the Senate? Don’t miss this great program!!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/election-2020-preview-4/
LOCATION:Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center\, 100 E. Old Mill Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Political History
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