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  • Cole Porter – Risque Master Of American Music

    Private Venue

    Cole 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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    The Mafia Battle For New York

    Arlington Heights Senior Center 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, United States

      The Mafia And The Battle For New York From the Godfather to the Sopranos, from Capone to Boardwalk Empire, America is fascinated with the Mafia. And the story of the Mafia wars for the control of New York City … Continue reading →

  • Queen Elizabeth

    Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, IL

    At this writing, Queen Elizabeth is the longest reigning monarch in the world. A shy young girl when she ascended the throne, she saw her uncle abdicate the throne and advocate pro-German views in the years leading up to World … Continue reading →

  • Diana: Life And Death Of The People’s Princess

    Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, IL

    Diana: Glamorous And Tragic Life And Death Of a Princess She was the "People's Princess" beloved for her compassion as much as for her glamour. Sweet, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she caught the eye … Continue reading →

  • The Chicago Cubs – 1945 – 2016

    Highland Park Country Club 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park IL, IL, United States

    In 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 →

  • Ernie Pyle

    Ernie Pyle – The Voice Of G.I. Joe

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Ernie Pyle was one of the greatest reporters in American history. after writing one of the most popular and widely published newspaper columns in the USA, he became the voice of the average infantry soldier during World War II. In … Continue reading →

  • The Rat Pack – Icons Of Cool

    Mallinckrodt College of the North Shore 1041 RDG RD, WILMETTE IL ,60091

      The Rat Pack - Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Junior, Dean Martin, Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop – were the embodiment of cool for a short period of time in at the end of 1950s and into the very early 1960s. … Continue reading →

  • Al Capone – Master Of The Mob

    Mallinckrodt College of the North Shore 1041 RDG RD, WILMETTE IL ,60091

    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 … Continue reading →

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  • Diana: Life And Death Of The People’s Princess

    Private Venue

    Diana: Glamorous And Tragic Life And Death Of a Princess She was the "People's Princess" beloved for her compassion as much as for her glamour. Sweet, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she caught the eye … Continue reading →

  • Richard J. To Rahm: Modern Mayors Of Chicago

    Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United States

    For two tumultuous decades, Richard J Daley was indisputably the all powerful mayor of the city of Chicago. From 1955 until 1976, his name was synonymous with "The City That Works." At times, it seemed as if he would be … Continue reading →