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The Chicago Cubs – 1945 – 2016
Private VenueIn the first half of the 20th century, the Cubs were one of the mightiest teams in all of baseball – a perennial pennant contender despite not winning the World Series since 1908. The second half of baseball's 20th century entrenched … Continue reading
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Julia Child: Spy And Chef
Private VenueJulia Child: Serving America In 1963 Julia Child became the first national superstar chef on TV.! Her program "The French Chef" was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit! Julia Child changed the way America … Continue reading
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History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning
Private VenueHistory Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning Mississippi Burning: The Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting, important, and electrifying eras in American history. From a cinematic standpoint, it had everything. Dynamic and diverse leadership, powerful and determined villains, mystery, … Continue reading
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Jimmy Stewart – Icon on Film And American Hero
Private VenueJimmy Stewart was one of the greatest and most popular American actors of all time. From 1935 – 1991 he appeared in over 90 beings and television shows. His name alone drew people into theaters. Stewart's amazing range has never fully … Continue reading
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Sid Caesar – The Meteoric Career Of A Comic Genius
Libertyville Senior Center 135 W. Church Street, Libertyville, ILIn the opinion of many critics, the Sid Caesar programs were the funniest and most creative shows in the history of television comedy. The sheer talent of Sid Caesar is overwhelming - as Carl Reiner, his writer and co-star put it: … Continue reading
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TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s
Clarendale Of Algonquin 2001 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, ILTV in the 1960s The 1960s were definitely one of TV's oddest decades! TV in the 1960s began with Westerns dominating the ratings! The old West soap opera Bonanza became the most popular show on the air. One after another … Continue reading
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Cole Porter – Risque Master Of American Music
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesCole Porter is one of the greatest songwriters in American history. His melodies were sublime. His lyrics were clever, witty, sophisticated, original and naughty. Cole Porter was the ultimate European oriented sophisticate - yet he was born in tiny Peru, … Continue reading
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Medgar Evers: Is It Ever Too Late To Do The Right Thing?
Private VenueMedgar Evers Is My Hero. Medgar Evers, a brave Civil Rights leader,was assassinated in the driveway of his home, murdered by a Ku Klax Klan leader bent on blood. What offense had Medgar Evers committed? He was trying to register African Americans … Continue reading
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Cole Porter – Risque Master Of American Music
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldCole Porter is one of the greatest songwriters in American history. His melodies were sublime. His lyrics were clever, witty, sophisticated, original and naughty. Cole Porter was the ultimate European oriented sophisticate - yet he was born in tiny Peru, … Continue reading
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Great Fortunes Of The Gilded Age: Rockefeller
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesDuring the Gilded Age, America saw a handful of families dominate the economy with staggering fortunes. If I asked you to name the richest American, you'd probably say Bill Gates or Sam Walton. Both are from the top of the … Continue reading