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SUMMARY:M*A*S*H
DESCRIPTION:M*A*S*H is one of the most important\, influential\, and intriguing television series of all time. \nM*A*S*H was set during the Korean War.\, However\, the creators of M*A*S*H intended to make a statement about the ongoing war in Vietnam and war in general. When it finally left the air after 11\, M*A*S*H had won a slew of Emmys\, and numerous other awards and was recognized already as one of the classic television series ever broadcast. \nThis is not a nostalgia program. Although we will watch some fabulous multimedia clips from the show\, our focus will be on how the show was created\, how M*A*S*H evolved\, and how the series influenced television and society. \nFREE REGISTRATION CLICK HERE
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/mash-5/
LOCATION:Deerfield Public Library\, 920 Waukegan Road\, Deerfield\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:1972 - America 50 Years Ago
DESCRIPTION:Our time capsule lands 50 years ago in the tumultuous year of 1972. As the Vietnam war dragged on\, the battles between Archie Bunker and his son-in-law\, ‘Meathead Mike’ Stivic accurately reflected the deep divisions in 1972 America. ‘All In The Family’  Nixon went to Russia and to China and then won overwhelming reelection in the shadow of the just emerging story of Watergate. \n1972 brought us great films\, a terrorist massacre at the Olympics\, rising wages\, and a changing style of TV.  Jackie Robinson and Harry Truman died while Dwayne Johnson and when is Paltrow were born. Mark Spitz and Olga Korbut became sports legends and don McLean anthem “American Pie” shut off the charts. You will be amazed at what a fascinating year 1972 words!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1972-america-50-years-ago/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Economic History,Military History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220702T170000
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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 an award-winning wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding for a lovely couple!   \nWhat do I love about officiating weddings? Whether the wedding is 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! \nEvery love 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-2022-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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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 an award-winning wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding for a lovely couple!   \nWhat do I love about officiating weddings? Whether the wedding is 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! \nEvery love 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-2022-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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SUMMARY:Natalie Wood
DESCRIPTION:Natalie Wood was one of the most popular and glamorous actresses of the 1950s and 60s. She starred in numerous classic films including\, “Miracle on 34th St.” “Rebel Without a Cause\,” “West Side Story\,” “Gypsy\,” “Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice\,” “Splendor in the Grass\,” “Sex and the Single Girl\,” & “The Great Race.” Her stunning looks\, popular performances\, and her marriages and romances made her a staple on magazine covers for 20 years. \nShe’s one of the few performers to have a significant career as a child\, teenager\, and adult. Although critics were often less than impressed by her acting ability\, she set a record by becoming only the second actress to receive three Academy Awards before she turned 25 years old! (Jennifer Lawrence and Sairose Ronan have since bested that record.) \nWhen Natalie Wood was only 43\, a mother of two\, with a great career in films and television potentially still ahead\, she died under mysterious – possibly criminal – circumstances in the Pacific Ocean. \nThis fascinating multimedia public speaking presentation will explore her troubled life\, fabulous career\, and the mysterious death of Natalie Wood.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/natalie-wood-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Jimmy Stewart Film Icon And American Hero
DESCRIPTION:Jimmy Stewart was one of the greatest and most popular American actors of all time.  From 1935 – 1991  he appeared in over 90 beings and television shows. His name alone drew people into theaters. Stewart’s amazing range has never fully been equaled. He was a star of both Westerns and screwball comedies\, Hitchcock dramas\, and classic romance films. No matter what the role\, Jimmy Stewart’s talent\, commitment\, and decency showed through. This fast-moving\, incisive multimedia biography will certainly highlight some of his greatest films.  We will only be able to talk about a sampling of his career because the sheer number of great movies made by Jimmy Stewart is amazing. Consider just these 10: \nIt’s a Wonderful Life \nMr. Smith Goes to Washington \nThe Man Who Shot Liberty Valance \nThe Philadelphia Story \nYou Can’t Take It with You \nThe Man Who Knew Too Much \nAnatomy of a Murder \nRear Window \nVertigo \nHarvey \nOur presentation will not just cover Jimmy Stewart’s phenomenal film career. \nWe will also look at Jimmy Stewart’s heroic service in the Army Air Corps as a pilot during World War II.  At first\, Stewart was concerned that his celebrity status would relegate him to promotional appearances and goodwill tours. As an experienced pilot\, he wanted to serve his country in active combat. Although he entered the service as an enlistee\, he was eventually promoted to brigadier general! James Stewart served bravely often flying combat missions in the most dangerous situations.  He won many awards from the military and later became a lifelong spokesman for the Air Force. We will look at his heroic service and also at the enormous physical and emotional toll it took on him. \nThe small-town boy turned movie star and war hero. Frank Capra could not have scripted it better!  You are you to enjoy this presentation! \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am struggling 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 \nPut ‘Stewart AM’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘2022 AM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that is for ‘Stewart AM’) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Jul 12\, 2022 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvcemtrTsiE9OUIfUhYzqDxBxgLyfyHI9F \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf 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/jimmy-stewart-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Military History
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SUMMARY:Jimmy Stewart Film Icon And American Hero
DESCRIPTION:Jimmy Stewart was one of the greatest and most popular American actors of all time.  From 1935 – 1991  he appeared in over 90 beings and television shows. His name alone drew people into theaters. Stewart’s amazing range has never fully been equaled. He was a star of both Westerns and screwball comedies\, Hitchcock dramas\, and classic romance films. No matter what the role\, Jimmy Stewart’s talent\, commitment\, and decency showed through. This fast-moving\, incisive multimedia biography will certainly highlight some of his greatest films.  We will only be able to talk about a sampling of his career because the sheer number of great movies made by Jimmy Stewart is amazing. Consider just these 10: \nIt’s a Wonderful Life \nMr. Smith Goes to Washington \nThe Man Who Shot Liberty Valance \nThe Philadelphia Story \nYou Can’t Take It with You \nThe Man Who Knew Too Much \nAnatomy of a Murder \nRear Window \nVertigo \nHarvey \nOur presentation will not just cover Jimmy Stewart’s phenomenal film career. \nWe will also look at Jimmy Stewart’s heroic service in the Army Air Corps as a pilot during World War II.  At first\, Stewart was concerned that his celebrity status would relegate him to promotional appearances and goodwill tours. As an experienced pilot\, he wanted to serve his country in active combat. Although he entered the service as an enlistee\, he was eventually promoted to brigadier general! James Stewart served bravely often flying combat missions in the most dangerous situations.  He won many awards from the military and later became a lifelong spokesman for the Air Force. We will look at his heroic service and also at the enormous physical and emotional toll it took on him. \nThe small-town boy turned movie star and war hero. Frank Capra could not have scripted it better!  You are you to enjoy this presentation! \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am struggling 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 \nPut ‘Stewart PM’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘Stewart PM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that is for ‘Stewart PM’) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Jul 12\, 2022\, 630 PM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\n\n \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtf–vrz8uGdfebzb3odcRzcHDsWKvd5aH \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf 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/jimmy-stewart-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Military History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220714T130000
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SUMMARY:Sidney Poitier
DESCRIPTION:Sidney Poitier is\, without question\, 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 wildly 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. Just as the quality of baseball became better when it integrated\, so did movies improve after Sidney Poitier helped open the door. A society is stronger when all its citizens can participate. \nHowever\, his career should not be seen only as historic and groundbreaking. He was a great actor! Sidney 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. You can even see him in a movie with Dan Aykroyd! 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! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/poitier-7/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220719T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220719T130000
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SUMMARY:Henry Fonda
DESCRIPTION:Henry Fonda was one of the greatest movie actors of all time! \nIn a career that spanned over 50 years\, he appeared on Broadway 16 times and made over 100 movie and TV appearances. And so many of his films banned the test of time – all-time classics that are still enjoyed more than half a century after they were made!  \n After witnessing a lynching in his native Omaha\, Henry Fonda became an unshakable champion of the values of law\, respect\, dignity and compassion. His personal decency and sense of fair play is reflected in the roles he chose. So often\, a Henry Fonda movie involved him being the lone voice of reason and sanity against a mob or a policy or a jury that was anxious for blood and unwilling to think. His unforgettable portrayal of Abraham Lincoln (click here for more about this unique and powerful film)  cemented his reputation as an actor. In the decades that followed\,  roles in important films such as “The Grapes of Wrath\,” “12 Angry Men\,” “Drums along the Mohawk” & “The Longest Day” showed his remarkable range and versatility as an actor.  \nAlthough best remembered for dramas\, Henry Fonda had a surprising and wonderful flair for comedy. In “The Lady Eve” (click here to read more) he is hilarious in a role of subtle complexity.   \nAnd although Fonda  was almost invariably cast in a heroic role\, in “Once Upon a Time in the West” \ndirected by Sergio Leone\, he played a sadistic merciless villain. And he was great at it!   \nIn this insightful multimedia presentation\, we will explore Henry Fonda’s complicated personal life and his unparalleled professional career. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am struggling 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 \nPut ‘Fonda AM’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘Fonda AM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Fonda AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Jul 19\, 2022\, 11:30 AM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErfumuqD4uE9aSPNq_2n8hRAGV6-0gT7Zt \n  \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf 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!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/henry-fonda_3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220719T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220719T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T093951
CREATED:20160708T010201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T174036Z
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SUMMARY:Henry Fonda
DESCRIPTION:Henry Fonda was one of the greatest movie actors of all time! \nIn a career that spanned over 50 years\, he appeared on Broadway 16 times and made over 100 movie and TV appearances. And so many of his films banned the test of time – all-time classics that are still enjoyed more than half a century after they were made!  \n After witnessing a lynching in his native Omaha\, Henry Fonda became an unshakable champion of the values of law\, respect\, dignity\, and compassion. His personal decency and sense of fair play are reflected in his chosen roles. So often\, a Henry Fonda movie involved him being the lone voice of reason and sanity against a mob or a policy or a jury that was anxious for blood and unwilling to think. His unforgettable portrayal of Abraham Lincoln (click here for more about this unique and powerful film)  cemented his reputation as an actor. In the decades that followed\,  roles in influential films such as “The Grapes of Wrath\,” “12 Angry Men\,” “Drums along the Mohawk\,” & “The Longest Day” showed his remarkable range and versatility as an actor.  \nAlthough best remembered for dramas\, Henry Fonda had a surprising and wonderful comedic flair. In “The Lady Eve” (click here to read more)\, he is hilarious in a role of subtle complexity.   \nAnd although Fonda  was almost invariably cast in a heroic role in “Once Upon a Time in the West.” \ndirected by Sergio Leone\, he played a sadistic\, ruthless villain. And he was great at it!   \nThis insightful multimedia presentation will explore Henry Fonda’s complicated personal life and unparalleled professional career. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am struggling 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 \nPut ‘Fonda PM’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘Fonda PM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Fonda PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. Tuesday\, June 19\, 6:30 PM\, Central Time \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvfuyupzguHNBFc87QaedmUO164ZCQ07z1  \n  \n  \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf 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!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/henry-fonda_4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220720T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220720T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T093951
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SUMMARY:Harry Belafonte
DESCRIPTION:This has become one of my favorite new programs. And it is certainly one of the most surprising programs I have ever researched! \n\nWhen I began my research\, I thought I would be talking about a popular entertainer from the 1950s who introduced calypso music to America. \nAs I dug deeper\, I quickly realized that Harry Belafonte was one of the most important and influential leaders of the civil rights movement. In early  1968\, Johnny Carson turned over the Tonight Show to Harry Belafonte for an entire week! The “sit-in” as it was called\, featured Belafonte interviewing guests including Bobby Kennedy and Martin Luther King! \nYou’ll find out that Harry Belafonte was one of Martin Luther King’s closest friends and most trusted advisers\, deeply involved in the civil rights movement at every turn. \nSo what are you prefer my “straight history” presentations or my popular culture presentations\, this one is for you! \nThis makes for a completely unique multimedia presentation. \nWe will watch fabulous clips of Harry Belafonte performing spectacular calypso numbers –  and we will also hear him criticize Barack Obama for not doing enough to help African-Americans! \nI urge you to sign up for this program. There is no other entertainer or activist who combines the unique characteristics\, charismatic personality\, and thoughtful philosophy of Harry Belafonte! \nCLICK HERE For Free Registration! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/harry-belafonte-3/
LOCATION:New City Library\, 220 N. Main Street\, New City\, NY\, 10956-4000\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T093951
CREATED:20211222T161520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T232840Z
UID:10863-1658408400-1658413800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Broadway Comes To Chicago - 2022
DESCRIPTION:Broadway In Chicago\, the Marriott Lincolnshire\, Drury Lane theater\, Goodman Theatre\, and Steppenwolf Theater (among others) have exciting programs this year for theater lovers. This fast and fascinating multimedia presentation will highlight all of the major shows coming to Chicago this year. Some have played on Broadway and others are on their way to Broadway. Your love learning about the background\, creative team\, and content of all of these wonderful Broadway productions!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/broadway-comes-to-chicago-2022-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220723T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220723T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T093951
CREATED:20160108T173629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220423T190646Z
UID:11104-1658595600-1658599200@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 an award-winning wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding for a lovely couple!   \nWhat do I love about officiating weddings? Whether the wedding is large or small\, religious or civil\, traditional or same-sex\, I love being part of a couple’s most special day. \nI do not do “cookie-cutter” weddings – every ceremony is completely unique to the couple. Click here to see and hear what my brides have to say! \nEvery love story\, every relationship\, every family is different. It is so much fun for me to get to know the wonderful people and their 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-2022-25/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/29_wedding-rings-wallpaper1-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220728T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220728T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T093951
CREATED:20211222T161520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T233042Z
UID:10865-1659013200-1659018600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Broadway Comes To Chicago - 2022 (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Broadway In Chicago\, the Marriott Lincolnshire\, Drury Lane theater\, Goodman Theatre\, and Steppenwolf Theater (among others) have exciting programs this year for theater lovers. This fast and fascinating multimedia presentation will highlight all of the major shows coming to Chicago this year. Some have played on Broadway and others are on their way to Broadway. Your love learning about the background\, creative team\, and content of all of these wonderful Broadway productions!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/broadway-comes-to-chicago-2022-3/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220801T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220801T100000
DTSTAMP:20260617T093951
CREATED:20210825T174755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T143645Z
UID:10754-1659344400-1659348000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Gregory Peck
DESCRIPTION:If your mental picture of Gregory Peck is that of a straight-shooting\, honest\, compassionate\, masculine but sensitive man who would always have your back and always stand up for the underdog\, you’d be very close to the truth!  While far from being a perfect man\, Gregory Peck was a good man who was deeply admired within the industry and beloved by fans. When President Nixon put the liberal Democrat Gregory Peck and his so-called “enemies list\,” Peck Ward as a badge of honor. Peck was also given a true badge of honor when President Lyndon B. Johnson awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. \nAs we talk about the films of Gregory Peck\, of course\, your mind will leap to his iconic portrayal of Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” However\, Park made almost 60 films beginning in 1944 with “Days Of Glory” and concluding in 1991 with the fabulous “Other Peoples Money.” Among his great classics are “Roman Holiday\,” “The Guns of Navarone\,” “Spellbound\,” “Moby Dick\,” and Gentleman’s AGreement.” \nYou may be surprised to find that Gregory Peck was also a very committed liberal activist. He stood in favor of the Civil Rights Movement and stood against Joe McCarthy\, the war in Vietnam\, and raised money to defeat segregationist candidates in major political races. His life makes for a fascinating multimedia presentation that you will not want to miss!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/gregory-peck-4/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220804T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220804T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T093951
CREATED:20220128T211919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T151445Z
UID:10859-1659618000-1659623400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Broadway 2022
DESCRIPTION: \n\nThe situation on Broadway has been very fluid with some long-running shows closing\, new shows opening\, and popular shows going on hiatus during outbreaks of COVID. However\, Broadway audiences are being treated to some of the best plays and musicals in the world. Theatre maven Barry Bradford will look at some of the top shows that are currently open and those that are preparing to do so.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/broadway-2022/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/image-99.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220805T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220805T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T093951
CREATED:20140907T182707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211211T002334Z
UID:10707-1659697200-1659702600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Walt Disney - Animating America
DESCRIPTION:It is no overstatement to say that Walt Disney is one of the most influential Americans of all time. His name alone has become synonymous with forms of entertainment and recreation known throughout the world. To call something “Disneyesque” or “Disney like” draws to mind immediately associations. \nBomus! Click here to read the unique story of Disney’s first movie star – it wasn’t Micky! \nHis boyhood had a foot in both the 19th and 20th centuries. He grew up in the center of America\, near Kansas City Missouri and the idyllic small town of Marceline Missouri which inspired Main Street USA. Many of his formative years were spent in Chicago. But it is his Hollywood years that revolutionized the way the world thinks about animation\, movies\, American history\, and vacations. He won countless Oscars and is tied with George Clooney for nominations in the most categories! \n \nWalt Disney himself was quite a contradictory figure. \nAt times Walt Disney would come off as warm\, inspiring and avuncular\, but at other times he was described as chilly\, aloof and brusque. We recognize that he was more than an idea man – Disney was a reluctant entrepreneur whose restless artistic vision sometimes risked his studio and sometimes changed the world. There are so many legends about Walt Disney: from the creation of Mickey Mouse to the question of whether he was racist and anti-Semitic\, to the ultimate urban myth: that Walt Disney was cryogenically frozen. \nIn this fun\, fast\, and fascinating biography\, we will get to the heart of Walt Disney was as a person. Using numerous video clips\, little-known anecdotes and informative insights\, this presentation on the life of Walt Disney is sure to intrigue you.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/walt-disney-animating-america-2-2-2-3-4-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Disney.photo_1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220805T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T093951
CREATED:20160108T173629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T173136Z
UID:10650-1659718800-1659718800@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 an award-winning wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding for a lovely couple!   \nWhat do I love about officiating weddings? Whether the wedding is large or small\, religious or civil\, traditional or same-sex\, I love being part of a couple’s most special day. \nI do not do “cookie-cutter” weddings – every ceremony is entirely unique to the couple. Click here to see and hear what my brides have to say! \nEvery love story\, every relationship\, every family is different. It is so much fun for me to get to know the beautiful people and their families whose lives will be changed on an unforgettable day. I always tell my couples: It is YOUR wedding\, and we will share your unique journey of love! \nEvery couple deserves to have the wedding ceremony of their dreams.! If you\, or someone you know\, need a warm\, articulate\, thoughtful officiant for a wedding\, please email me or click here for more information.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/wedding-2022-14/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/29_wedding-rings-wallpaper1-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220807T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T093951
CREATED:20160108T173629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T231249Z
UID:11251-1659891600-1659895200@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 an award-winning wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding for a lovely couple!   \nWhat do I love about officiating weddings? Whether the wedding is large or small\, religious or civil\, traditional or same-sex\, I love being part of a couple’s most special day. \nI do not do “cookie-cutter” weddings – every ceremony is entirely unique to the couple. Click here to see and hear what my brides have to say! \nEvery love story\, every relationship\, every family is different. It is so much fun for me to get to know the beautiful people and their families whose lives will be changed on an unforgettable day. I always tell my couples: It is YOUR wedding\, and we will share your unique journey of love! \nEvery couple deserves to have the wedding ceremony of their dreams.! If you\, or someone you know\, need a warm\, articulate\, thoughtful officiant for a wedding\, please email me or click here for more information.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/wedding-2022-29/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/29_wedding-rings-wallpaper1-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220809T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T093951
CREATED:20191018T123228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T151915Z
UID:11259-1660053600-1660059000@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 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 94\, he is not even contemplating 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! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/mel-brooks-12/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/image-14.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220810T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T093951
CREATED:20140627T231634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T152228Z
UID:11261-1660136400-1660141800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:America's Purpose Statement: The Declaration Of Independence
DESCRIPTION:The most important sentence ever written by an American – a sentence that has inspired people in every part of the world – is found in America’s purpose statement!  Click here to read more. The legacy of Washington\, Hancock\, Franklin\, Jefferson\, Adams\, Hamilton\, and Paul Revere challenges us even today. \n \nOn a stifling July Thursday in 1776\, our Founding Fathers agreed to a document that was completely unique in the history of the world.  There had been many revolutions over the centuries\, but never had one begun with a philosophical purpose statement. \nAlthough the Declaration of Independence has no legal power\, the Declaration has become the guiding beacon for what America was striving to become. As the events of 2020 showed\, we as a nation we are a world leader in human rights and yet\, America is still a work in progress. \n \nWhy study the Declaration of Independence? Because it is the ultimate statement of what we hope to become. It has been quoted by freedom movements in the USA and around the world. Yet many Americans know surprisingly little about it. In this exciting and thought-provoking multimedia presentation\, I will present the thrilling themes\, difficult negotiations\, contradictory\, complex and charismatic personalities and exciting events that led to the most important moment in American history. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/declaration-independence-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Military History,Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/trumbull-large1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220813T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220813T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T093951
CREATED:20160108T173629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T173241Z
UID:10648-1660410000-1660413600@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 an award-winning wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding for a lovely couple!   \nWhat do I love about officiating weddings? Whether the wedding is large or small\, religious or civil\, traditional or same-sex\, I love being part of a couple’s most special day. \nI do not do “cookie-cutter” weddings – every ceremony is entirely unique to the couple. Click here to see and hear what my brides have to say! \nEvery love story\, every relationship\, every family is different. It is so much fun for me to get to know the beautiful people and their families whose lives will be changed on an unforgettable day. I always tell my couples: It is YOUR wedding\, and we will share your unique journey of love! \nEvery couple deserves to have the wedding ceremony of their dreams.! If you\, or someone you know\, need a warm\, articulate\, thoughtful officiant for a wedding\, please email me or click here for more information.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/wedding-2022-13/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/29_wedding-rings-wallpaper1-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220815T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220815T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T093951
CREATED:20170126T180731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T184426Z
UID:11266-1660572000-1660577400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s
DESCRIPTION:TV in the 1960s\nThe 1960s were definitely one of TV’s oddest decades! The 1960s began with Westerns dominating the ratings! The old West soap opera Bonanza became the most popular show on the air. One after another competing show was vanquished by the old-time sensibilities of an old-fashioned Western. \nAll you really need to know about the diverse nature of TV in the 1960s is found in the answer to the question: “What show finally was able to compete with Bonanza in the ratings?” The answer was a liberal\, modern\, and very controversial challenger: The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. This bastion of the hip\, cutting edge liberal comedy gave young viewers quite a stark alternative to the Ponderosa! (Trivia! Bonanza\, like Dragnet\, had their stars wear the exact same clothes every week. It saved money on costumes and allowed the producers to reuse old shots from previous episodes! \nSo the 1960s were the era of Gunsmoke and Wagon Train\, Gilligan’s Island and The Beverly Hillbillies and Laugh-In and The Smothers Brothers! We will talk about how TV grew and changed as viewers who had enjoyed Combat began tuning in to Hogan’s Heroes. You won’t want to miss this fast-paced multimedia presentation! \nIN THE COMMENTS BELOW – LIST YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW OF THE 1960s! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1960s-tv-6-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Dick-Van-Dyke-Show.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220818T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220818T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T093951
CREATED:20140911T134624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T174052Z
UID:11263-1660849200-1660854600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:America's Greatest First Ladies
DESCRIPTION: \nWho were America’s Greatest First Ladies?\nNobody actually knows! \nToday\, the press and public pay great attention to the President’s spouse. However\, the Founders did not give the role of the First Lady so much as the Founding Fathers think a moment. The nation did not even widely use the title “First Lady” itself until the 1850s! Nonetheless\, our First Ladies represent a fantastic 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. I promise that at least a couple of my choices will be women you would have never considered! \nOf course\, you know about the legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt. But did you know that the lives of children\, women\, and pediatricians are made better today by the gift of First Lady Harriet Lane? Or that almost a century before Jackie Kennedy\, we had a younger First Lady who 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. Instead\, we will examine how the historical roles of women have changed from the days of marvelous Martha Washington\, an enslaver\, to modern Michelle Obama\, the descendent of enslaved people\, and Dr. Jill Biden\, the first First Lady with a doctorate! \n  \nCLICK HERE FOR FREE REGISTRATION! \nTHIS IS A FREE HYBRID EVENT – YOU CAN ATTEND IN PERSON OR ONLINE! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/first-ladies-7/
LOCATION:Lake Forest Library\, 360 E. Deerpath Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Political History,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Harriet-Lane.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220819T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T093951
CREATED:20141020T131607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T165152Z
UID:11278-1660914000-1660919400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Mafia And The Building Of Las Vegas
DESCRIPTION:Fabulous Las Vegas has gone through several fascinating eras! It was a desert town that grew when the railroads came through. Las Vegas accommodated the railroad workers\, a wide-open culture of brothels\, saloons\, and gambling developed in the dusty desert outpost. \nIn the 1940s\, Bugsy Siegel convinced the Mafia leaders of New York City that the obscure Nevada city would be the perfect spot to build a fabulous resort and casino. It would serve two essential purposes for La Casa Nostra – it would make vast amounts of money. It would serve as a clearinghouse to launder money made in illegal activities.  The fantastic Flamingo \n \nhotel was the result. It opened the door to the transformation of Las Vegas and shifting alliances\, strategies\, and leadership in the Mob. \nWe will explore the colorful personalities (including Frank Sinatra and his cronies\, the  Rat Pack)\, strategic alliances\, and unexpected twists and turns that allowed the Mob to make Las Vegas a mecca for entertainment \n \ngambling and adult fun – until the law caught up with them.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/mafia-las-vegas-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/WelcometoFabulousLas_Vegas_Sign_1_edit.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220823T113000
DTSTAMP:20260617T093951
CREATED:20220129T181701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T195114Z
UID:10943-1661248800-1661254200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Steve Martin
DESCRIPTION:A common cliché in show business is to refer to someone as “one of a kind.” Often that is hyperbole. But in the case of Steve Martin\, it is literally true! There is no one who has a skill set that matches that of Steve Martin! \nFor over 15 years\, Steve Martin has built a career that is completely unique\, utterly fantastic\, and spectacularly successful. He has amazing talent and achievement in the following areas: \n√ Comedy Writer \n√ Stand-up Comic \n√ Broadway Playwright \n√ Screenwriter \n√ Dramatic Actor \n√ Broadway Composer \n√ Bluegrass Musician \n√ Juggler and Magician \n√ Dramatic Actor \n√ Author \n√ TV Show Creator \nAnd that is not even an exhaustive list of all the areas in which Steve Martin has had such success. Using extensive video clips\, intriguing insights\, and wonderful stories\, I’ll open your mind to be truly one of a kind a talent of Steve Martin!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/steve-martin-5/
LOCATION:Lake Forest Library\, 360 E. Deerpath Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/image-105.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220827T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220827T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T093951
CREATED:20160108T173629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T211416Z
UID:10950-1661619600-1661623200@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 an award-winning wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding for a lovely couple!   \nWhat do I love about officiating weddings? Whether the wedding is large or small\, religious or civil\, traditional or same-sex\, I love being part of a couple’s most special day. \nI do not do “cookie-cutter” weddings – every ceremony is completely unique to the couple. Click here to see and hear what my brides have to say! \nEvery love story\, every relationship\, every family is different. It is so much fun for me to get to know the wonderful people and their 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-2022-22/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/29_wedding-rings-wallpaper1-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220830T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220830T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T093951
CREATED:20140911T134624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T154847Z
UID:11272-1661859000-1661864400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:America's Greatest First Ladies
DESCRIPTION: \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 the 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. \nI will present a list of my top ten favorite First Ladies in this original series.  I promise that at least a couple of my choices will be women you would have never considered! \nOf 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 Lady who 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! \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am struggling 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 \nPut ‘Martha AM’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘Martha AM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Martha AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nWhen: Aug 30\, 2022\, 11:30 AM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkfumoqDIjEteqDKPON0T_CAAZsf3KuEBC \n  \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf 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  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/first-ladies-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Political History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220830T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220830T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T093951
CREATED:20140911T134624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T161139Z
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SUMMARY:America's Greatest First Ladies
DESCRIPTION: \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 the 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. \nI will present a list of my top ten favorite First Ladies in this original series.  I promise that at least a couple of my choices will be women you would have never considered! \nOf 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 Lady who 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! \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am struggling 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 \nPut ‘Martha PM’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘Martha PM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Martha PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nWhen: Aug 30\, 2022\, 6:30 PM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\n \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuce6rqjwrGNy5hHb3RVEm4B3CQq2Ies1- \n  \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf 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  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/first-ladies-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Political History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220831T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220831T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T093951
CREATED:20140902T180407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T165536Z
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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\, and 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 the 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!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/jfk-life-6/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Military History,Political History
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