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  • The Revolutionary War

    Private Venue

    Most Americans simply do not know very much about the Revolutionary War.   Although certain images from the Revolutionary War are seared into our memory – Washington Crossing the Delaware  and the signing of the Declaration of Independence -  many … Continue reading

  • The Doolittle Raid – Flying Into Greatness

    Private Venue

    The Doolittle Raid: America Fights Back After the deadly surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the USA wanted. Pres. Roosevelt knew that it would inevitably be a long war when we took on the forces of the Japanese Army and Navy. … Continue reading

  • The Chicago Cubs – 1945 – 2016

    Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL

    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

  • Wedding Ceremony

    Private Venue

     You are seeing this notice because this block of time has been put aside for one of my favorite speaking opportunities! I am so blessed and so humbled to be a licensed wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding … Continue reading

  • Paul Revere A Patriot With A Purpose

    Private Venue

    Paul Revere Patriot With A Purpose. Public speaker and historian Barry Bradford presents an exciting and unexpected look into the life of a great American hero.

  • Holiday Inn The Musical & Waitress The Musical

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    Two very different but very wonderful Broadway musicals are playing in Chicago this year. This unique, brand-new multimedia presentation will take an in-depth look at both.  "Waitress" is one of the most acclaimed musicals currently playing on Broadway. It is … Continue reading

  • TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s

    Glenview Public Library 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview, United States

    TV in the 1960s The 1960s were definitely one of TV's oddest decades! The 1960s began with Westerns dominating the ratings! The old West soap opera Bonanza became the most popular show on the air. One after another competing show … Continue reading

  • Holiday Inn The Musical & Waitress The Musical

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Two very different but very wonderful Broadway musicals are playing in Chicago this year. This unique, brand-new multimedia presentation will take an in-depth look at both.  "Waitress" is one of the most acclaimed musicals currently playing on Broadway. It is … Continue reading

  • Motivational Speech – I Love PBJ

    Private Venue

    I LOVE PBJ: FIVE INGREDIENTS TO SUCCESS The "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 … Continue reading

  • 1943 – A Look At The World 75 Years Ago

    Private Venue

    75 years ago America was deep in the middle of a the Second World War, just leaving the Great Depression, and dancing to the music of Glenn Miller's Orchestra. The Battle of Midway in the Pacific and the Allied invasion … Continue reading