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SUMMARY:The West Wing
DESCRIPTION:The West Wing is one of the most critically acclaimed television shows of all time. \nLIVE IN PERSON AND ON ZOOM \nThe brainchild of Aaron Sorkin reminded us that many people who go into government do so because they care deeply about our country and are genuinely idealistic about making life better. Patriotism is seen as an admirable quality. \nUsing interviews\, documentary research\, and numerous video clips\, I’ll document why and how The West Wing transformed TV and transfixed the audience!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-west-wing-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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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 LIVE AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. THE PRESENTATION IS AT THE HIGHLAND PARK SENIOR\, LOCATED AT THE BEAUTIFUL HIGHLAND PARK COUNTRY CLUB. REGISTER THROUGH THEM!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-marx-brothers-4/
LOCATION:Highland Park Country Club\, 1201 Park Avenue West\, Highland Park IL\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Highland Park Senior Center":MAILTO:Cearle@cityhpil.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221206T090000
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SUMMARY:Carl Reiner
DESCRIPTION:Carl Reiner was one of the funniest men ever to appear\, write for\, or direct a TV episode! \nAt 97\, he was the oldest celebrity active on Twitter – and never contemplating retiring from show business! Join me for a fast\, funny\, and fascinating look at one of America’s classic comic treasures\, Mr. Carl Reiner \nCarl Reiner first exploded into the American consciousness as the straight man on the immortal Sid Caesar’s great TV shows. \nWorking alongside writing legends including Mel Brooks\, Woody Allen\, Neil Simon\, Selma Diamond\, and Larry Gelbart\, Carl Reiner became one of the volatile Caesar’s favorite co-stars and most trusted writers. \nTheir classic “Professor” sketches are still hilarious sixty-five years after they first aired. And his lifelong friendship and collaboration with Mel Brooks began as a result! \nAfter the Sid Caesar shows ended\, Carl Reiner created The DIck Van Dyke Show. This program would prove to be one of the most influential\, funniest\, and most transformative situation comedies of all time. \nAfter Reiner and Van Dyke ended the show at the height of its popularity\, the brilliant writer/producer/director began working on feature films. \nCarl Reiner created the cult classics “Where’s Poppa” and “Oh\, God” before embarking on a brilliant partnership with Steve Martin. The Reiner/Martin films include some of the best comedies of Steve Martin’s career\, including “The Jerk\,” “All Of Me\,” and “Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid. \nWe’ll enjoy clips and stories from all of this – and\, of course – the brilliant “2\,000 Year Old Man” routines with Mel Brooks. Don’t miss this excellent presentation!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/carl-reiner-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221209T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132658
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T135014Z
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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 very talented but often underrated Gracie Allen. \nAmong the highlights will be Gracie Allen’s historical 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 amuse you and entertain you and open your eyes to why the fabulous Gracie Allen deserves to be remembered as one of the great comediennes of all time! \nTHIS PRESENTATION IS LIVE AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. THE PRESENTATION IS AT THE HIGHLAND PARK SENIOR\, LOCATED AT THE BEAUTIFUL HIGHLAND PARK COUNTRY CLUB. REGISTER THROUGH THEM!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/gracie-allen-underappreciated-comic-genius-4/
LOCATION:Highland Park Country Club\, 1201 Park Avenue West\, Highland Park IL\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Highland Park Senior Center":MAILTO:Cearle@cityhpil.com
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SUMMARY:Irving Berlin Holiday Inn
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate the holidays with Holiday Inn The Irving Berlin Musical\, featuring music from the incomparable Irving Berlin! \n “Holiday Inn” is a brand-new stage adaptation of the timeless 1942 Irving Berlin omnibus musical movie. That classic film starred Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby. The original “Holiday Inn” movie\, from Paramount Productions\, gloriously featured some of Irving Berlin’s best holiday-themed songs. The unforgettable score included “White Christmas\,”  “Easter Parade\,” “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve\,” & “Happy Holidays. \nThe original film\, while wonderful\, is also problematic. It features a cringe-worthy blackface number\, a few songs that are just duds\, and a few racial stereotypes that are just awful. These elements can make the film hard to watch – and harder still to introduce to young audiences/ \nIn 2016\, Broadway showcased a brand new\, reimagined stage version of Holiday Inn!  This fast-moving and music-filled presentation will examine both the film’s backstory and the “new Irving Berlin” musical. As an extraordinary treat\, you will see rare clips of the Broadway production. The musical’s producers kept the original premise\, dropped the blackface (thank heavens!)\, axed the poor songs\, and added other great Irving Berlin melodies\, including “Heat Wave” and “Cheek To Cheek.” This reimagined musical is a total delight!  Join us to celebrate Irving Berlin and “Holiday Inn!” \nIf you are a fan of Irving Berlin\, classic holiday movies\, and inventive Broadway musicals\, or if you just want to smile and soak up the holiday spirit\, you definitely do not want to miss this presentation! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/irving-berlin-holiday-inn/
LOCATION:Private Venue
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221213T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132658
CREATED:20211231T193604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T151915Z
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SUMMARY:The Year In Review - And Predictions For 2023 (AM)
DESCRIPTION:Updated every year-my most popular program!  SEATS AVAILABLE: 25 Out Of 100 \n \nWe will look at the top news stories of the year\, remember the famous people who passed away\, look at the top quotes and new words of the year\, and I will fearlessly make predictions for 2023! \nAnd just to keep myself honest\, I will show you exactly what I predicted would happen in 2022! Let’s just say my record was mixed – not as bad as when I predicted Hillary Clinton would be elected president and not as good as when I predicted Joe Biden would win! \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 ‘2022 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 \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nRegister:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItfuyhrTIoG91jQ4gLMQ5k3dOsawamGMZ9 \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/the-year-in-review-and-predictions-for-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:The Year In Review - And Predictions For 2023 (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Updated every year-my most popular program!  SEATS AVAILABLE: 11 Out Of 100 \n \nWe will look at the top news stories of the year\, remember the famous people who passed away\, look at the top quotes and new words of the year\, and I will fearlessly make predictions for 2023! \nAnd just to keep myself honest\, I will show you exactly what I predicted would happen in 2022! Let’s just say my record was mixed – not as bad as when I predicted Hillary Clinton would be elected president and not as good as when I predicted Joe Biden would win! \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 ‘2022 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 ‘2022 PM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nWhen: Dec 13\, 2022\, 06:30 PM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArcuGrrDIsGNCMhjxwkXqIeav_hzR6ndfT \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/the-year-in-review-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History,Economic History,Legal History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132658
CREATED:20221203T184112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221203T184112Z
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SUMMARY:Walt Disney
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 is known throughout the world. To call something “Disneyesque” or “Disney-like” draws to mind immediately associations. \nBonus! 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. Disney spent many of his formative years in Chicago. But his Hollywood years revolutionized how the world thinks about animation\, movies\, American history\, and vacations. He won countless Oscars and is tied with George Clooney for nominations in 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 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-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132658
CREATED:20221215T164303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T164303Z
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SUMMARY:Irving Berlin Holiday Inn
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate the holidays with Holiday Inn The Irving Berlin Musical\, featuring music from the incomparable Irving Berlin! \n “Holiday Inn” is a brand-new stage adaptation of the timeless 1942 the great Irving Berlin omnibus musical movie. That classic film starred Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby. The original “Holiday Inn” movie\, from Paramount Productions\, gloriously featured some of Irving Berlin’s best holiday-themed songs. The unforgettable score included “White Christmas\,”  “Easter Parade\,” “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve\,” & “Happy Holidays. \nThe original film\, while wonderful\, is also problematic. It features a cringe-worthy blackface number\, a few songs that are just duds\, and a few racial stereotypes that are just awful. These elements can make the film hard to watch – and harder still to introduce to young audiences/ \nIn 2016\, Broadway showcased a brand new\, reimagined stage version of Holiday Inn!  This fast-moving and music-filled presentation will examine both the film’s backstory and the “new Irving Berlin” musical. As an extraordinary treat\, you will see rare clips of the Broadway production. The musical’s producers kept the original premise\, dropped the blackface (thank heavens!)\, axed the poor songs\, and added other great Irving Berlin melodies\, including “Heat Wave” and “Cheek To Cheek.” This reimagined musical is a total delight!  Join us to celebrate Irving Berlin and “Holiday Inn!” \nIf you are a fan of Irving Berlin\, classic holiday movies\, and inventive Broadway musicals\, or if you just want to smile and soak up the holiday spirit\, you definitely do not want to miss this presentation! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/irving-berlin-holiday-inn-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/GP_Holiday_Inn_Lead_t800.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132658
CREATED:20221215T165515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T165515Z
UID:11586-1671109200-1671114600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Year In Review - And Predictions For 2023 (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Updated every year-my most popular program!   \n \nWe will look at the top news stories of the year\, remember the famous people who passed away\, look at the top quotes and new words of the year\, and I will fearlessly make predictions for 2023! \nAnd just to keep myself honest\, I will show you exactly what I predicted would happen in 2022! Let’s just say my record was mixed – not as bad as when I predicted Hillary Clinton would be elected president and not as good as when I predicted Joe Biden would win! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-year-in-review-and-predictions-for-2023-pm/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History,Economic History,Legal History,Political History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221216T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132658
CREATED:20221215T165734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T165734Z
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SUMMARY:Irving Berlin Holiday Inn
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate the holidays with Holiday Inn The Irving Berlin Musical\, featuring music from the incomparable Irving Berlin! \n “Holiday Inn” is a brand-new stage adaptation of the timeless 1942 the great Irving Berlin omnibus musical movie. That classic film starred Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby. The original “Holiday Inn” movie\, from Paramount Productions\, gloriously featured some of Irving Berlin’s best holiday-themed songs. The unforgettable score included “White Christmas\,”  “Easter Parade\,” “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve\,” & “Happy Holidays. \nThe original film\, while wonderful\, is also problematic. It features a cringe-worthy blackface number\, a few songs that are just duds\, and a few racial stereotypes that are just awful. These elements can make the film hard to watch – and harder still to introduce to young audiences/ \nIn 2016\, Broadway showcased a brand new\, reimagined stage version of Holiday Inn!  This fast-moving and music-filled presentation will examine both the film’s backstory and the “new Irving Berlin” musical. As an extraordinary treat\, you will see rare clips of the Broadway production. The musical’s producers kept the original premise\, dropped the blackface (thank heavens!)\, axed the poor songs\, and added other great Irving Berlin melodies\, including “Heat Wave” and “Cheek To Cheek.” This reimagined musical is a total delight!  Join us to celebrate Irving Berlin and “Holiday Inn!” \nIf you are a fan of Irving Berlin\, classic holiday movies\, and inventive Broadway musicals\, or if you just want to smile and soak up the holiday spirit\, you definitely do not want to miss this presentation! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/irving-berlin-holiday-inn-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/GP_Holiday_Inn_Lead_t800.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221220T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132658
CREATED:20221217T164819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221217T165137Z
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SUMMARY:Irving Berlin Holiday Inn
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate the holidays with Holiday Inn The Irving Berlin Musical\, featuring music from the incomparable Irving Berlin! \n “Holiday Inn” is a brand-new stage adaptation of the timeless 1942 great Irving Berlin omnibus musical movie. That classic film starred Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby. The original “Holiday Inn” movie\, from Paramount Productions\, gloriously featured some of Irving Berlin’s best holiday-themed songs. The unforgettable score included “White Christmas\,”  “Easter Parade\,” “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve\,” & “Happy Holidays. \nThe original film\, while wonderful\, is also problematic. It features a cringe-worthy blackface number\, a few songs that are just duds\, and a few racial stereotypes that are just awful. These elements can make the film hard to watch – and harder still to introduce to young audiences/ \nIn 2016\, Broadway showcased a brand new\, reimagined stage version of Holiday Inn!  This fast-moving and music-filled presentation will examine both the film’s backstory and the “new Irving Berlin” musical. As an extraordinary treat\, you will see rare clips of the Broadway production. The musical’s producers kept the original premise\, dropped the blackface (thank heavens!)\, axed the poor songs\, and added other great Irving Berlin melodies\, including “Heat Wave” and “Cheek To Cheek.” This reimagined musical is a total delight!  Join us to celebrate Irving Berlin and “Holiday Inn!” \nIf you are a fan of Irving Berlin\, classic holiday movies\, and inventive Broadway musicals\, or if you just want to smile and soak up the holiday spirit\, you definitely do not want to miss this presentation! \nREGISTRATION INFO! \nThis wonderful event is being hosted by the wonderful people at the Addolorata Villa retirement community. The event is FREE. However\, you MUST pre-register by phone or email! I cannot register you or assist you in any way\, as this is a private venue\, graciously opening its doors to you!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/irving-berlin-holiday-inn-4/
LOCATION:Addolorata Villa\, 555 McHenry Rd\, Wheeling\, IL\, 60090
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Addolorata Villa":MAILTO:estarman@franciscancommunities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221228T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132658
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SUMMARY:The Year In Review - And Predictions For 2023
DESCRIPTION:Updated every year-my most popular program!   \n \nWe will look at the top news stories of the year\, remember the famous people who passed away\, look at the top quotes and new words of the year\, and I will fearlessly make predictions for 2023! \nAnd just to keep myself honest\, I will show you exactly what I predicted would happen in 2022! Let’s just say my record was mixed – not as bad as when I predicted Hillary Clinton would be elected president and not as good as when I predicted Joe Biden would win! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-year-in-review-and-predictions-for-2023-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History,Economic History,Legal History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230104T113000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132658
CREATED:20221225T210841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T164601Z
UID:11628-1672826400-1672831800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Edward R. Murrow: The Legend\, The Man\, The Impact
DESCRIPTION:Edward R. Murrow \nMurrow at CBS \nWith a demagogue attacking anyone who criticized him\, newsman Edward R. Murrow bravely replied: \n“The actions of the junior Senator from Wisconsin have caused alarm and dismay amongst our allies abroad\, and given considerable comfort to our enemies. And whose fault is that? Not really his. He didn’t create this situation of fear; he merely exploited it — and rather successfully. Cassius was right. “The fault\, dear Brutus\, is not in our stars\, but in ourselves.” \nGood night\, and good luck.” \nFrom his riveting broadcasts from the rooftops of London during the Blitz to his unforgettable account of entering the concentration camps to his heroic challenge to Sen. Joseph McCarthy\, Edward R Murrow has long represented excellence in electronic journalism. \nMurrow’s life story is unpredictable and unique; his career was harrowing\, inspiring and deeply influential. Using rare audio and video clips\, amazing anecdotes and fascinating facts\, the life and career of Edward R. Murrow will come to life in this multimedia presentation. Click here to read a bit more about Murrow and his WWII counterpoint\, Ernie Pyle. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/edward-r-murrow-the-legend-the-man-the-impact/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Military History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230104T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132658
CREATED:20230103T152405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T152405Z
UID:11676-1672840800-1672846200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Many Faces of Danny Kaye
DESCRIPTION:The Many Faces of Danny Kaye\nHe was a brilliant comic. He sang well enough to do duets with Bing Crosby\, Louis Armstrong\, and Beverly Sills. Danny Kaye danced beautifully with Vera-Ellen\, often considered the best technical dancer in the movies. His movies gathered legions of fans. His TV show won awards. But the many faces of Danny Kaye are not limited to his unparalleled career in entertainment. Danny Kaye was also a gourmet chef\, a licensed pilot\, a  baseball team owner\, a devoted gardener\, and\, most importantly\, the first celebrity to become an international spokesman for a charity. \n  \nDanny Kaye’s involvement with UNICEF set the model that countless celebrities would follow. He traveled the world\, again and again\, to draw attention to the plight of children living in harsh circumstances. When UNICEF was awarded the Nobel peace prize\, the organization asked Danny Kaye to accept the award. \nIt’s hard to name another entertainer who could do all the things Danny Kaye could do – nor name an entertainer more committed to charity. \nThe many faces of Danny Kaye also involve a darker side. Despite the fact that he seemed affable\, Danny Kaye was a complex man\, not always easy to love or understand. In this fast-paced multimedia presentation\, filled with fabulous film clips\, you will get to know the many faces of Danny Kaye.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-many-faces-of-danny-kaye/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230105T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132658
CREATED:20230103T152700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T152700Z
UID:11679-1672923600-1672929000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:LBJ - A Biography
DESCRIPTION:One of my favorite programs! \nA one-man show – the life of LBJ! \nNo multimedia for this one – just a master storyteller bringing to life one of the most controversial\, complex\, contradictory\, colorful\, and charismatic men ever to serve as President of the USA! From his boyhood in the Hill Country of Texas to the heights of power in Washington\, DC\, the story of LBJ is endlessly surprising\, often amusing\, and always fascinating! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/lbj-a-biography-3/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230110T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132658
CREATED:20221225T193547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T182732Z
UID:11616-1673350200-1673355600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:TV History Of The West Wing (AM)
DESCRIPTION:The West Wing is one of the most critically acclaimed television shows of all time. \nLIVE ON ZOOM \nThe brainchild of Aaron Sorkin reminded us that many people who go into government do so because they care deeply about our country and are genuinely idealistic about making life better. Patriotism is seen as an admirable quality. \nUsing interviews\, documentary research\, and numerous video clips\, I’ll document why and how The West Wing transformed TV and transfixed the audience! \nDATE: Jan 10\, 2023\, 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkdeuvqzsoG9w-RXf0UtetET_EJ5DRAn2s \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 ‘WEST 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 ‘WES AMT’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for WEST AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \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/tv-history-of-the-west-wing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132658
CREATED:20221203T182528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T182610Z
UID:11542-1673375400-1673380800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:TV History Of The West Wing (PM)
DESCRIPTION:The West Wing is one of the most critically acclaimed television shows of all time. \nLIVE ON ZOOM \nThe brainchild of Aaron Sorkin reminded us that many people who go into government do so because they care deeply about our country and are genuinely idealistic about making life better. Patriotism is seen as an admirable quality. \nUsing interviews\, documentary research\, and numerous video clips\, I’ll document why and how The West Wing transformed TV and transfixed the audience! \nDATE: Jan 10\, 2023\, 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUldu-hpjspGt1hrrzpublFS8MsCe7XkZuG \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 ‘WEST 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 ‘WEST PM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for WEST PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \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/the-west-wing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132658
CREATED:20221227T031040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221227T031040Z
UID:11651-1673434800-1673440200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Year In Review - And Predictions For 2023 (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Updated every year-my most popular program!   \n \nWe will look at the top news stories of the year\, remember the famous people who passed away\, look at the top quotes and new words of the year\, and I will fearlessly make predictions for 2023! \nAnd just to keep myself honest\, I will show you exactly what I predicted would happen in 2022! Let’s just say my record was mixed – not as bad as when I predicted Hillary Clinton would be elected president and not as good as when I predicted Joe Biden would win! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-year-in-review-and-predictions-for-2023-pm-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History,Economic History,Legal History,Political History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132658
CREATED:20230103T153018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T153018Z
UID:11681-1673445600-1673451000@barrybradford.com
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 comediennes 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\nThis multimedia presentation will highlight the phenomenal career of George Burns and Gracie Allen. We will especially focus on the very talented but often underrated Gracie Allen. \nAmong the highlights will be Gracie Allen’s historical 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 amuse and entertain you while opening your eyes to why the fabulous Gracie Allen deserves to be remembered as one of the great comediennes of all time! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/gracie-allen-underappreciated-comic-genius-5/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132658
CREATED:20230113T032727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T032750Z
UID:11705-1673614800-1673618400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Motivational Speech - I Love PBJ
DESCRIPTION:I LOVE PBJ: \nFIVE INGREDIENTS TO SUCCESS \nMy favorite motivational speech! \nI have shared this with companies\, keynotes\, schools and groups across the country – and each time the result has been spectacular. \nHow did a quirky\, idiosyncratic schoolteacher help reopen two cold cases from the civil rights era? I used the ideas contained in this speech! Whether you want more personal success\, a happier private life or both\, I’ll show you an easy but challenging route! \nThe “secret to success” is no secret – we already contain all the knowledge we need to have the lives we want.  In my acclaimed motivational speech\, I demonstrate how to take what you already know and turn it into the realization of your dreams. We are all just a few small adjustments away from making our lives work the way we hope they will!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/motivational-speech-i-love-pbj-6/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Motivational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230116T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132658
CREATED:20230111T001614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T001614Z
UID:11702-1673874000-1673879400@barrybradford.com
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! \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 civil rights movement’s most important and influential leaders. 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 whether 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 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! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/harry-belafonte-5/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132658
CREATED:20221225T192549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T194115Z
UID:11612-1673955000-1673960400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Aaron Sorkin On TV (AM)
DESCRIPTION:Aaron Sorkin created four fascinating television shows. When we think about Aaron Sorkin on TV\, our minds jump to “The West Wing.” It is rightfully considered one of the most outstanding television programs ever to air. \nIn this fun\, fast\, and fascinating presentation\, we will look at the other three great Aaron Sorkin TV shows. \nChronologically\, the first was Sports Night\, a fictionalized look behind the scenes at the most popular show on an all-sports network. This fantastic show\, loosely based on Keith Olbermann on “Sports Center” on ESPN\, was a critical smash but never found a large audience. You will wonder why after seeing clips of this beautiful show! \nSecond up will be “Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip.” Probably the least popular of the Aaron Sorkin on TV offerings\, this show attempt to look behind the curtain of a fictionalized version of “Saturday Night Live.” \nFinally\, we will examine “The Newsroom.” This\, in all likelihood\, will be Sorkin’s last television series. \nOnce again\, Aaron Sorkin dramatized the behind-the-scenes events at a television network. This time\, his target is a fictionalized CNN. Sorkin tried to write scripts that reflected real-life events happening in real-time! \nEach of these shows was brilliant\, yet frustrating\, but always fascinating! \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 ‘Aaron 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 ‘Aaron.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Aaron AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nZOOM: Jan 17\, 2023\, 11:30 am Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErceyuqDMsGNCRXpsSKcwAj4Zam8vsLEVq \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/aaron-sorkin-on-tv-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132658
CREATED:20221206T232451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T232703Z
UID:11562-1673980200-1673985600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Aaron Sorkin On TV
DESCRIPTION:Aaron Sorkin created four fascinating television shows. When we think about Aaron Sorkin on TV\, our minds jump to “The West Wing.” It is rightfully considered one of the most outstanding television programs ever to air. \nWe will look at the other three great Aaron Sorkin TV shows in this fun\, fast\, and fascinating presentation. \nChronologically\, the first was Sports Night\, a fictionalized look behind the scenes at the most popular show on an all-sports network. This fantastic show\, loosely based on Keith Olbermann on “Sports Center” on ESPN\, was a critical smash but never found a large audience. You will wonder why after seeing clips of this beautiful show! \nSecond up will be “Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip.” Probably the least popular of the Aaron Sorkin on TV offerings\, this show attempt to look behind the curtain of a fictionalized version of “Saturday Night Live.” \nFinally\, we will examine “The Newsroom.” This\, in all likelihood\, will be Sorkin’s last television series. \nOnce again\, Aaron Sorkin dramatized the behind-the-scenes events at a television network. This time\, his target is a fictionalized CNN. Sorkin tried to write scripts that reflected real-life events happening in real-time! \nEach of these shows was brilliant\, yet frustrating\, but always fascinating! \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 ‘Aaron’ 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 ‘Aaron.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Aaron) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nZOOM: Jan 17\, 2023\, 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtf-itpjsvEt3L6lPgU8VXKqcOSso-FyLx \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/aaron-sorkin-on-tv/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132658
CREATED:20230113T032951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T032951Z
UID:11707-1674046800-1674052200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Harry S. Truman - Bringing Independence To The White House
DESCRIPTION:When Harry S. Truman left office\, he was considered a failed President. Wags said\, “To err is Truman!” \nA half-century later\, the conventional wisdom was that Truman was a great President. \nWhich statement is true? Or does the truth lie somewhere in between? \nThis fast-moving and fascinating multimedia presentation will examine the life of the Man From Independence. We will look at his family background\, his long love affair with his beloved Bess\, and the unique personality traits that made him a memorable and distinctly original man and President. \nBONUS: Click here to read a fascinating story about Floyd Boring\, the Secret Service agent who saved Truman’s life – twice!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/harry-s-truman-bringing-independence-to-the-white-house/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Military History,Political History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230124T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132658
CREATED:20230122T045117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T045208Z
UID:11729-1674565200-1674570600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Mary Tyler Moore Show
DESCRIPTION:Not only did Mary Tyler Moore “turn the world on with her smile\,” as her iconic show’s theme song declared\, she also influenced a generation of women to become more independent and to pursue successful and fulfilling careers. Moore’s own 50-plus-year career has spanned award-winning films and Broadway shows\, as well as two beloved television series that broke ground and continue to entertain viewers. \nThis fascinating multimedia presentation will offer fascinating insights into her difficult early life. Did you know she was born in Brooklyn?  We will follow her early career as a dancer\, unseen television star (as sultry Sam on “Richard Diamond) through The Dick Van Dyke Show and the Mary Tyler Moore Show. Her unique career\, fascinating life\, and enduring legacy make for a fabulous program! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/mary-tyler-moore-show/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230124T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132658
CREATED:20221225T205421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T021002Z
UID:11624-1674585000-1674590400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Films Of Aaron Sorkin (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Aaron Sorkin has already joined the list of the greatest screenwriters in the history of movies! The films of Aaron Sorkin are endlessly entertaining\, always beautifully written\, and inevitably gather loads of Oscar nominations! \nA-List actors line up to star in films written by Aaron Sorkin. Nicole Kidman played Lucille Ball\, Tom Hanks played Charlie Wilson\, Brad Pitt starred in Moneyball\, and the list continues! His brilliant dialogue\, fascinating plots\, and complex characterizations are popular with performers and the public. Every Aaron Sorkin film is an event! \nAmong Aaron Sorkin’s great screenplays based on actual events are such phenomenal films as “Molly’s Game\,” “A Few Good Men\,” “Charlie Wilson’s War\,” “The Social Network\,” “Steve Jobs\,” “Money Ball” “Being The RIcardos\,” and “The Trial Of The Chicago Seven.” \n“Misery” and “The American President\,” fictional films\, were likewise unforgettable! \nThis fast-moving and fascinating presentation will only concentrate on his work as a screenwriter and director. We’ll watch numerous fabulous film clips and hear intriguing insights illuminating the genius of Aaron Sorkin’s movies! \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 ‘Aaron 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 ‘Aaron PM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Aaron AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpcOmhqzkoGt18gfLfKfQULKC4iM2aXMJo \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/the-films-of-aaron-sorkin-pm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132658
CREATED:20230122T045525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T045525Z
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SUMMARY:Gene Kelly
DESCRIPTION:It is one of the single most iconic moments in the history of the movies: Gene Kelly dancing with absolute joy in a rainstorm in Singing In The Rain.  \nThat unforgettable moment showcases so many things – a brilliant dancer and choreographer at the height of his powers is highlighted on a magnificent set\, singing a glorious song that reflects every reason why we love going to the movies in the first place. \nLike King Kong atop the Empire State Building\, Dorothy clicking her heels\, Indiana Jones running from the boulder or Cary Grant chased by an airplane\, that moment is forever etched in the minds of movie lovers. \nIn this fast moving and fun multimedia biography we will look at the life\, career\, personality and art of the great Gene Kelly. We will trace his Pittsburgh roots and follow him as a cocky kid determined to conquer dance\, Broadway and Hollywood. He redefined dance on the silver screen. Gene Kelly ditched Fred Astaire’s top hot and tails\, replacing them with a sweatshirt and loafers. His masculine dancing\, emphasis on ballet\, inventive use if props and partners all combined to make his films immediately unique and completely unforgettable. We will see clips of him dancing with partners as different as Rita Hayworth\, Fred Astaire\, Judy Garland and Jerry The Mouse! \nCome prepared to smile – and tap your toes!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/gene-kelly-4/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T200000
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SUMMARY:Bob Newhart
DESCRIPTION:Bob Newhart turned 93 on September 5\, 2022. He is a living legend and widely regarded as one of the nicest men in Hollywood history. \nTwo of his sitcoms became iconic and his appearances on the Tonight Show were legendary. His standup routine influenced a generation of comics. In fact\, his “Abraham Lincoln Talks To A Public Relations Man” bit was so influential that it became a major plot point on the hit TV show “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” And in the early 1960s\, his comedy albums set sales records the redefine the medium \nSo how did a soft-spoken\, mild-mannered\, somewhat nerdy accountant from Chicago become one of the most beloved stars in American history? You won’t want to miss this fascinating and insightful multimedia appreciation of the great Bob Newhart! \nTHIS PROGRAM IS FREE! YOU CAN ATTEND LIVE IN PERSON AT THE DEERFIELD LIBRARY OR WATCH IT FREE ON ZOOM! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/bob-newhart-11/
LOCATION:Deerfield Public Library\, 920 Waukegan Road\, Deerfield\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deerfield Public Library":MAILTO:reference@deerfieldlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132658
CREATED:20230122T232647Z
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SUMMARY:What Just Happened - January 2023 Current Events
DESCRIPTION:Once a month\, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning  professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” \nWhat makes this session so unique is that we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. For instance\, when the Republicans deadlocked over their election of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy\, it wasn’t the first time a speaker election went into overtime. We’ll learn about those historic occasions. Then we will understand WHY the Republican party was so divided over this issue. The history of that division will inform us about future decisions and political consequences. \nWe’ll go through a number of the most exciting events of the month\, and there will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and offer your thoughts. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: ALL comments and questions must be respectfully asked using appropriate language. Speeches and misinformation will be terminated at the express choice of the moderator. \nTHIS PROGRAM WILL BE PRESENTED IN PERSON AND SIMULTANEOUSLY ONLINE. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-january-2023-current-events/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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