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SUMMARY:American Movies Set In Italy (AM)
DESCRIPTION:Italy!  Italy is a beautiful country – the weather and the colors are as warm as the people. \nDiane Lane Glows “Under The Tuscan Sun” \nAmericans are welcomed in every part of the country. Whether tourists want to admire the mountains or the sea\, visit great cathedrals\, sample from the world’s great vineyards\, or enjoy world-famous food and shopping\, \nSimple Pleasures in Rome Are Enjoyed In the Shadow Of Great Beauty In “Roman Holiday” \nItaly holds something special for everyone. The American fascination with Italy extends to the movies. There have been many great American movies set against the backdrop of the amazing physical beauty of Italy. Filmmakers from William Wyler to Woody Allen and stars from Gregory Peck to Matt Damon have made classic films set in this most beautiful country. \n  \nIn this unique multimedia presentation\, we will explore some of the varied and unforgettable movies about Americans in Italy. From beautiful romances (“Roman Holiday\,” “Summertime\,” “A Little Romance” to intense dramas (“The Godfather\, Part II\,” “The Talented Mr. Ripley\,”) to comedies (“From Rome With Love\,” “Avanti”)\, these movies offer both great storytelling and tremendous cinematic beauty. \n‘The Bridge of Sighs’ in Venice. \nIn addition to hearing many fascinating insights\, we will watch numerous film clips. All of this will help us discuss how Italy itself becomes a character in these all-time great movies. \nCome and see if your favorite made the list! And for a glimpse at the wonders we will behold\, click here to read this short article about the beautiful legend of ‘The Bridge Of Sighs’ in Venice. It is a central plot point in the sublime “A Little Romance” – one of the movies on our list! \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee; 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 ‘Italy 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 ‘Italy AM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Italy AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \nClick Here To Register \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/american-movies-set-in-italy-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082818
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SUMMARY:American Movies Set In Italy (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Italy!  Italy is a beautiful country – the weather and the colors are as warm as the people. \nDiane Lane Glows “Under The Tuscan Sun” \nAmericans are welcomed in every part of the country. Whether tourists want to admire the mountains or the sea\, visit great cathedrals\, sample from the world’s great vineyards\, or enjoy world-famous food and shopping\, \nSimple Pleasures in Rome Are Enjoyed In the Shadow Of Great Beauty In “Roman Holiday” \nItaly holds something special for everyone. The American fascination with Italy extends to the movies. There have been many great American movies set against the backdrop of the amazing physical beauty of Italy. Filmmakers from William Wyler to Woody Allen and stars from Gregory Peck to Matt Damon have made classic films set in this most beautiful country. \n  \nIn this unique multimedia presentation\, we will explore some of the varied and unforgettable movies about Americans in Italy. From beautiful romances (“Roman Holiday\,” “Summertime\,” “A Little Romance” to intense dramas (“The Godfather\, Part II\,” “The Talented Mr. Ripley\,”) to comedies (“From Rome With Love\,” “Avanti”)\, these movies offer both great storytelling and tremendous cinematic beauty. \n‘The Bridge of Sighs’ in Venice. \nIn addition to hearing many fascinating insights\, we will watch numerous film clips. All of this will help us discuss how Italy itself becomes a character in these all-time great movies. \nCome and see if your favorite made the list! And for a glimpse at the wonders we will behold\, click here to read this short article about the beautiful legend of ‘The Bridge Of Sighs’ in Venice. It is a central plot point in the sublime “A Little Romance” – one of the movies on our list! \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee; 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 ‘Italy 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 ‘Italy PM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Italy PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \nClick Here To Register \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/american-movies-set-in-italy-pm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082818
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SUMMARY:Sam Giancana - Master Of The Mob\, Murderer Of JFK?
DESCRIPTION:Forget Al Capone. \nCapone ran the Chicago Outfit brutally and very publicly for just a couple of years before being sent to prison on income tax charges. Tony Accordo and Paul Rccca ran the Outfit until 1957 when they turned over day to day control to Sam “Momo” Giancana. \nMuch More Powerful Than Capone!\nSam Giancana would rise to a position much\, much more powerful than the thuggish Al Capone ever dreamt of achieving! \nGiancana feuded with Robert Kennedy as he became the CIA liaison with the Mob. Unlike Capone\,Sam Giancana vastly expanded the operations of the Chicago Outfit into Las Vegas\, into California and became the most powerful Mafia leader in the country. He was connected to JFK through Peter Lawford and Frank Sinatra. According to a number of histories\, he and John F. Kennedy actually shared a mistress in common! Some believe Sam Giancana was behind the murder of JFK. And just before he was set to testify under oath before the Senate\, Sam Giancana was murdered in his home. A home that was under FBI surveillance and “guarded by the police! \nCuba\nWhen the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) planned to assassinate Fidel Castro\, the Agency called on mobster Sam Giancana to oversee the unlawful murder of the Cuban dictator. While the complicated and illegal plot ultimately failed\, the implications were clear.  The CIA was working closely with Sam Giancana – the most important and influential Mafia leader in the USA. J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI only learned of the plot because they were tapping Giancana’s phone and watching him 24/7! \n  \nWomen\nAfter he was widowed\, Sam Giancana carried on a very public romance with super popular\, squeaky clean\, all-American girl Phyllis McGuire. As one of the wholesome McGuire Sisters\, Phyllis projected a sprightly\, virginal image. In reality\, her torrid affair with the leader of the Chicago Syndicate was being listened to and tape-recorded in real time by the FBI!  Before his intense relationship with McGuire\, he consorted with Marilyn Monroe (some say he caused her death) and other famous women.  One of the most fascinating stories involves his relationship with Judith Campbell – who was also a mistress of John F. Kennedy!  She claimed that she arranged meetings and carried messages between the two! The stories are perplexing and fascinating. You will not want to miss this one-of-a-kind multimedia presentation. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/sam-giancana-master-of-the-mob-murderer-of-jfk/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T143000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082818
CREATED:20230919T025241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T025341Z
UID:12489-1695301200-1695306600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago
DESCRIPTION:“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” \n\n\nChicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best movies that were shot on location in the neighborhoods of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. \nFrom dramas\, including “The Fugitive\,” to romantic comedies\, including “My Best Friend’s Wedding\,” we’ll explore some fabulous films.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-best-movies-filmed-in-chicago/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Chicago History,Cultural History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230922T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082818
CREATED:20230729T190809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T190809Z
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SUMMARY:The Life And The Films Of Paul Newman
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe Life And The Films Of Paul Newman\n  \nPaul Newman was one of the greatest movie stars of all time.  He was certainly among the most handsome actors ever to grace the silver screen!  However\, he was far more than just a pretty face.  Paul Newman’s brilliant filmography proved that he was a superb actor. \nIn a 60-year career\, Paul Newman starred in some of Hollywood’s greatest movies.  From “Cool Hand Luke” and “The Hustler” to Tennessee Williams\, from “Hud” and “Butch Cassidy” to “The Verdict” and “Cars\,” his films rank among the best made in America. \nIn this fast-moving multi-media presentation\, we look at Paul Newman’s extraordinary life\, including his deep\, impactful commitment to philanthropy\, his many hobbies\, including auto racing\, pool\, and politics\, and\, of course\, his legendary acting career\, \nThe Highland Park Senior Center hosts this live\, in-person event.  There is a fee to attend\, and registration is required. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-life-and-the-films-of-paul-newman-2/
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:20230925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230925T143000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082818
CREATED:20230923T224738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T224922Z
UID:12494-1695646800-1695652200@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-7/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T143000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082818
CREATED:20230919T014337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T014649Z
UID:12475-1695906000-1695911400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:What Just Happened - September 2023 Current Events (NCSS)
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?” \nThis session is unique because we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. We’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\, observations\, and questions must be respectfully asked using appropriate language. Speeches and misinformation will be terminated at the express choice of the moderator. \nTHE SESSION IS PRESENTED IN A HYBRID FORMAT – YOU MAY ATTEND LIVE IN PERSON OR WATCH ONLINE. PLEASE CONTACT THE HOST FOR REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT INFORMATION! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-august-2023-current-events-ncss/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230929T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082818
CREATED:20230919T023255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T023255Z
UID:12487-1695996000-1696001400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Rise Of Barack Obama
DESCRIPTION:At the 2004 Democratic National Convention\, a then-unknown Illinois state legislator delivered one of the greatest convention speeches in American political history. Overnight\, Barack Obama went from being a “skinny guy with a funny name” to being talked about as a future presidential candidate. \nHis unique personal story and unparalleled rise in American politics make for a fascinating presentation. \nThis multimedia look at Barack Obama will not primarily focus on his presidency or policies. Instead\, we will look deeply at his complex and utterly unique family history as we trace the factors that led to his improbable ascension to the presidency.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-rise-of-barack-obama-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Legal History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T180000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082818
CREATED:20230615T161415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T161415Z
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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\npart 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-ceremony-6/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T180000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082818
CREATED:20230926T143938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T143938Z
UID:12530-1696179600-1696183200@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\npart 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-ceremony-22/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231003T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082818
CREATED:20230919T022828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T022931Z
UID:12485-1696332600-1696338000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:What Just Happened - September 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?” \nThis session is so unique because we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. We’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. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee; 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 ‘September 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 ‘September AM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for September AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \nClick Here To Register \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 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-september-2023-current-events/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231003T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082818
CREATED:20230919T020205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T022452Z
UID:12482-1696357800-1696363200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:What Just Happened - September 2023 Current Events (PM)
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?” \nThis session is so unique because we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. We’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 ON ZOOM. It will not be recorded. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee; 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 ‘September PM’ 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 ‘September PM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for September PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \nClick Here To Register \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 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-september-2023-current-events-pm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231004T143000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082818
CREATED:20230923T230440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T230523Z
UID:12502-1696424400-1696429800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:America's Closest Elections: 1876 and 2000
DESCRIPTION: America is the most technologically advanced country in the world. We are the only nation to land a man on the moon. Our research universities are the envy of the world. And in the year 2000\, we were confronted by an uncomfortable reality: the world’s oldest democracy was unable to count the votes from a Presidential election. Long lines\, malfunctioning machines\, third-party candidates\, poorly designed ballots\, and a partisan judicial system threw the results of the battle between George W. Bush and Al Gore into massive confusion. \nOddly\, the election of 2000 was not the first time a Presidential election went into overtime! At our nation’s centennial in 1876\, the cliffhanger election between Republican Rutherford B. Hayes and Democrat Samuel B. Tilden was even closer!  And\, as improbable as it may seem\, the final state to have its voting problems resolved (albeit in a controversial manner) was Florida! \nThis unique\, fascinating multimedia presentation shows how America has twice coped with a bitter Presidential election too close to call. We will examine what happens when both the political and judicial systems cannot resolve the result in a way that inspires confidence in the American public. \nWe will also look at the long-range results of the elections. The 1876 election ended the Reconstruction of the South and plunged America deep into a period of racial segregation. And the victory of George W. Bush in the election of 2000 ushered in the war on terrorism in ways that were very different from how Al Gore would have responded. \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/americas-closest-elections-1876-and-2000-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082818
CREATED:20230927T010932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T010932Z
UID:12540-1696505400-1696510800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Houdini
DESCRIPTION:Harry Houdini \nThe name of Harry Houdini has become synonymous with magic. Simply no magician or escape artist has ever captivated the American public’s imagination the way that the legendary Houdini did.  \n“The Great Houdini” started out his life in relative obscurity as a Rabbi’s son in Wisconsin. However\, the athletic\, agile and ambitious young man quickly developed an unparalleled gift for escape\, illusion and entertainment. He dazzled audiences around the world\, was  major star in silent movies and raised magic to the level of an art form. \nClick here to read about how\, in his later years\, Harry Houdini\, became fascinated with paranormal claims. He spent a huge amount of time and money debunking fake psychics\, astrologers\, fortunetellers\, and faith healers. This fascinating man will come to life in rare video clips mixed with the details of his extraordinary life and mysterious death. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/houdini-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231009T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231009T143000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082818
CREATED:20231005T170612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T170612Z
UID:12565-1696856400-1696861800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Crime of the Century – The Supermodel\, The Architect\, And the Insane Millionaire
DESCRIPTION:Click here to read more about this amazing story! \nAt the dawn of the 20th century\, America was riveted by the first celebrity murder case in America. Every element of this story is fascinating! \nThe murderer was already famous and so was the victim and so was the murderer’s wife. The venue was famous\, and so were the lawyers involved. The only thing missing was wall-to-wall cable news coverage! As I often say when speaking to audiences: “You can’t make this stuff up!” \nThe Crime: Stanford White\, the most famous architect in America\, was murdered on the rooftop of Madison Square Garden (a building he designed) by Harry K Thaw of Pittsburgh\, the insane millionaire heir to one of America’s great fortunes.  With some justification\, Thaw obsessively believed that Stanford White had drugged and raped Thaw’s teenage wife – the very glamorous and very young showgirl Evelyn Nesbitt. And just to make the story even more tabloid-ready\, Ms. Nesbitt was the first supermodel in American history. \nYou cannot make this stuff up! \nDoes this fantastic and unique true crime story sound just a little familiar? \nIn that case\, it’s because the story of the murder of Stanford White by Harry K. Thaw and the involvement of glamorous Evelyn Nesbit was the basis of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel\, Oscar Award-winning movie\, and Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “Ragtime” and the 1950s potboiler film “The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing.” \nThis fascinating\, one-of-a-kind multimedia presentation will bring to life the vivid celebrities\, lurid crime\, and surprising history of the first crime of the century. \nCOST FOR NON-MEMBERS IS $14 \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-crime-of-the-century-the-supermodel-the-architect-and-the-insane-millionaire-6/
LOCATION:Park Ridge Senior Center\, 733 N. Prospect Ave.\, Park Ridge\, IL\, 60068
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082818
CREATED:20230923T225809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T225913Z
UID:12496-1696937400-1696942800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago (Mid-Day)
DESCRIPTION:“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” \n\n\nChicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best movies that were shot on location in the neighborhoods of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. \nFrom great dramas\, including “The Fugitive\,” to romantic comedies\, including “My Best Friend’s Wedding\,” we’ll explore some fabulous films. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee. You only have to request the waiver once; it will automatically cover you for all future programs. 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 ‘Chicago 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 ‘Chicago AM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Chicago AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \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-best-movies-filmed-in-chicago-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Chicago History,Cultural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082818
CREATED:20230923T230317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T230317Z
UID:12500-1696962600-1696968000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago (Evening)
DESCRIPTION:“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” \n\n\nChicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best movies that were shot on location in the neighborhoods of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. \nFrom great dramas\, including “The Fugitive\,” to romantic comedies\, including “My Best Friend’s Wedding\,” we’ll explore some fabulous films. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee. You only have to request the waiver once; it will automatically cover you for all future programs. 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 ‘Chicago 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 ‘Chicago PM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Chicago PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \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-best-movies-filmed-in-chicago-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Chicago History,Cultural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082818
CREATED:20230923T231750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T231828Z
UID:12512-1697029200-1697029200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Al Capone  - Master Of The Mob
DESCRIPTION:Organized crime came in with a bang – literally – with the rise of prohibition. And no city was more under the control of the mob than Chicago. This exciting look at the rise of the Chicago mob in the early days culminating with Al Capone finishes with a fascinating look at how Sam Giancana changed the Syndicate in Chicago from a group of bootlegging dogs to an international powerhouse that influenced American presidential elections and American foreign-policy. We’ll examine how ethnic neighborhoods\, Chicago city politics and the Kennedy administration all played into the tremendous influence of organized crime in Chicago. \nAl Capone was one of the most famous gangsters in American History.  Unlike many organized crime leaders\, he did little to hide his identity. He was seen at Wrigley Field chatting with star catcher Gabby Hartnett. \nGabby Hartnett Chats With Al Capone\, hosting soup kitchens for the unemployed and even appearing on the cover of Time Magazine. \n \nThe true story of Capone’s rise and fall is complex and unexpected. He began a hoodlum in Brooklyn\, working for Frankie Yale\, the first man to begin organizing the mob in New York. Capone moved to Chicago to assist Frankie Torrio\, second in command of the Chicago mob.  With ferocity and force\, Capone would come to head the Chicago outfit – before a meek bookkeeper and the tax laws brought him down! \n  \n\
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/al-capone-master-of-the-mob/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Economic History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231013T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231013T180000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082818
CREATED:20230923T230618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T230618Z
UID:12504-1697216400-1697220000@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\npart 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-ceremony-19/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T143000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082818
CREATED:20230923T230830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T230830Z
UID:12506-1697634000-1697639400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Hamilton: The Man\, Miranda And The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Who could have predicted that an 818-page biography of America’s first Secretary of the Treasury\, Alexander Hamilton\, would become one of the biggest Broadway smashes of all time? Yet this fascinating blend of history and hip-hop\, political debate\, and show tunes has not only swept the Tony Awards but played to standing-room-only audiences for over 8 years! \nNaturally\, as a historian who lives for Broadway\, I couldn’t wait to be in the audience. And I can tell you that the show more than lives up to its hype. This is an amazing work of genius – a combination of history\, music\, performance\, and thought-provoking content that will long be considered a hallmark in the history of Broadway. \n Alexander Hamilton: The Man\, The Writer\, The Musical\nIn this brand-new\, fast-paced\, and fascinating multimedia presentation\, I will offer audiences a mini-biography of the real Alexander Hamilton and his place in American history. Then we will look at the life and work of Lin-Manuel Miranda\, the genius who created and starred in Hamilton. \nFinally\, we will look at the musical itself. I’ll play excerpts from the songs\, explain the narrative structure and help you have a greater appreciation for the show\, whether you’ve seen it a dozen times already or are seeing it for the first time! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/hamilton-the-man-miranda-and-the-musical-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Political History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T143000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082818
CREATED:20230924T043113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230924T043210Z
UID:12524-1697720400-1697725800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Gideon\, Escobedo\, Miranda - Protecting The Accused
DESCRIPTION:  \nMiranda rights have become so familiar that most of us can recite them from memory – even though we have never been accused of a crime! \nThe “Warren Court” of the 1960s was tasked with interpreting the Bill Of Rights for an America that James Madison could not have envisioned.  They revolutionized our understanding of the rights of defendants and expanded our knowledge of the Constitution. \nThe “Roberts Court” of today has the same problem.  Consider: how does the original interpretation of the Federal Constitution apply in situations that did not exist in 1787?  When James Madison and the  Founders wrote the original Constitution\, they did not envision the need to search automobiles for cocaine\, stop terrorist hijackers from bringing shoe bombs on airplanes\, the need to search locked personal cell phones for call history that might be used to solve a kidnapping or deal with the admissibility of electronic surveillance gathered from drones? \nIn this fascinating multimedia presentation\, you will learn the historical background and continuing impact of three of the most critical cases in Supreme Court history. \nPLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – Don’t hesitate to get in touch with the venue for more information!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/gideon-escobedo-miranda-protecting-the-accused/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Legal History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T143000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082819
CREATED:20230923T231152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T231152Z
UID:12508-1697806800-1697812200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:1948: America 75 Years Ag0
DESCRIPTION:I’m back with the latest installment of my popular “Time Capsule” series! Each session will explore the year’s top news stories\, top movies and shows\, famous birds and deaths\, what things cost\, and so much more! \nIn this session\, we will dive into America as it was 75 years ago\, \nIn the tumultuous year of 1948. The baby boom was in full swing; we read the famous “Dewey defeats Truman” headline\, and “Uncle Milty” – the one and only Milton Berle – made Americans run out and buy their first television! 1948 brought one of the most exciting upset elections of all time; Israel was born\, as was Billy Crystal\, Gandhi was assassinated\, and the first instant cameras were used. \n\
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1948-america-75-years-ago-3/
LOCATION:Northbrook Senior Center\, 3323 Walters Ave\, Northbrook\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Political History,Sports History,Women's History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T180000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082819
CREATED:20230923T231422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T231422Z
UID:12510-1697907600-1697911200@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\npart 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-ceremony-20/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082819
CREATED:20230924T040356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230924T041220Z
UID:12514-1698172200-1698177600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Women In Comedy - Great Teams! (Evening)
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to laugh? This presentation features six of the funniest women of all time! We will look at the following fabulous female comedy teams: \nThe first team we’ll look at is Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance (“I Love Lucy\,” “The Lucy Show.”) To read a fascinating short piece about the great movie star who taught Lucille Ball how to be funny\, please click this link. \nNext\, we’ll learn about the fantastic teaming of Carol Burnett and Vicki Lawrence (“The Carol Burnett Show\,” “Mama’s Family.”) The behind-the-scenes story of how they met and how Lawrence grew into a terrific comic actor will amaze you! \nFinally\, we will explore the fabulous teaming of performers Tina Fey and Amy Pohler (“Saturday Night Live\,” “Mean Girls\,”) \nGreat stories\, fantastic film clips\, and intriguing insights will make this hilarious presentation one you will love! \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee. You only have to request the waiver once; it will automatically cover you for all future programs. 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 ‘Funny 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 ‘Funny PM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Funny PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \nClick Here To Register \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 return to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/women-in-comedy-great-teams-evening/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T143000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082819
CREATED:20230919T015759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T015759Z
UID:12480-1698325200-1698330600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:What Just Happened - October 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?” \nThis session is so unique because we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. We’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. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-october-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231027T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082819
CREATED:20230729T192450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T192450Z
UID:12333-1698413400-1698418800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Life And Career Of Robert Redford
DESCRIPTION:Robert Redford is one of the most popular American movie actors of all time. Although he was initially thought of as just a “pretty boy” presence\, like Tyrone Power and Paul Newman before him\, Robert Redford proved to be a superb actor.  The life and career of Robert Redford will fascinate you! \nLike his friend and mentor\, Paul Newman\, Robert Redford took a long time to “find himself.” He spent his youth in trouble with the law and drank his way out of a division one baseball scholarship. \nLife And Career Of Robert Redford\nAfter living a wandering\,  bohemian life in Europe\, Redford returned to the United States and settled into acting. For over a half a century\, he has been featured in some of the most popular and important American films of his era. As a Director\, he has won an Academy award\, become perhaps the most important champion of independent filmmaking through his creation of the Sundance Film Festival\, been hailed as a leading spokesman for environmental protection\, and developed a reputation for philanthropy. Although he is now retired from acting\, the legacy of Robert Redford will impact American film for decades to come. \n  \nThe Highland Park Senior Center hosts this live\, in-person event.  There is a fee to attend\, and registration is required. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/life-and-career-of-robert-redford-2/
LOCATION:Highland Park Senior Center\, 1677 Old Deerfield Rd\, Highland Park\, IL\, 60035
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Highland Park Senior Center":MAILTO:Cearle@cityhpil.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231029T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231029T180000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082819
CREATED:20230729T200337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T200337Z
UID:12343-1698598800-1698602400@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\npart 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-ceremony-13/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082819
CREATED:20231020T150358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T150358Z
UID:12588-1698751800-1698757200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:What Just Happened - October 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?” \nThis session is so unique because we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. We’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. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee; 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 ‘October 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 ‘October AM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for October AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \nClick Here To Register \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 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-october-2023-current-events-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082819
CREATED:20231020T145924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T185031Z
UID:12586-1698777000-1698782400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:What Just Happened - October 2023 Current Events (PM)
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?” \nThis session is so unique because we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. We’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 ON ZOOM. It will not be recorded. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee; 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 ‘October PM’ in 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 ‘October PM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for October PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \nClick Here To Register \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 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-october-2023-current-events-pm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231101T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082819
CREATED:20230927T011205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T011329Z
UID:12542-1698847200-1698852600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago
DESCRIPTION:“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” \n\n\nChicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best movies that were shot on location in the neighborhoods of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. \nFrom classic dramas\, including “The Fugitive\,” to romantic comedies\, including “My Best Friend’s Wedding\,” we’ll explore some fabulous films. \nBonus! \nOne of our movies features Julia Roberts. Click here to read the amazing story of the friendship between her parents and Martin Luther King!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-best-movies-filmed-in-chicago-4/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Chicago History,Cultural History
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