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  • Tom Hanks

    Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102

    If you were watching TV in 1980, you might have noticed a curly haired 26-year-old named Tom Hanks starring in an innocuous new show about a couple of male  best friends/roommates who dressed up in drag in order to live … Continue reading

  • Tom Hanks

    Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102

    If you were watching TV in 1980, you might have noticed a curly haired 26-year-old named Tom Hanks starring in an innocuous new show about roommates who dressed up in drag in order to live in a women's only residence. … Continue reading

  • Movies About Lincoln – Abraham Lincoln On Film

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

    No American President has been portrayed on film more often than Abraham Lincoln! From the earliest days of silent movies, Lincoln has been featured in more movies than all other Presidents combined. The most brilliant of these iconic performances can … 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.

    Registration required; contact the organizer.
  • Movies About Lincoln – Abraham Lincoln On Film

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    No American President has been portrayed on film more often than Abraham Lincoln! From the earliest days of silent movies, Lincoln has been featured in more movies than all other Presidents combined. The most brilliant of these iconic performances can … Continue reading

  • Leadership, Lincoln Style

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

    Learn to think like Lincoln! Leadership, Lincoln Style, is one of my favorite motivational speaking presentations! Abraham Lincoln was one of the most unique, creative, and imaginative men ever to be president. Lincoln's style of interacting and relating to others, building teams and … Continue reading

  • The Chicago Cubs – 1945 – 2016

    Libertyville Senior Center 135 W. Church Street, Libertyville, IL

    In the first half of the 20th century, the Chicago 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 … Continue reading

  • Leadership, Lincoln Style

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Learn to think like Lincoln! Leadership, Lincoln Style, is one of my favorite motivational speaking presentations! Abraham Lincoln was one of the most unique, creative, and imaginative men ever to be president. Lincoln's style of interacting and relating to others, building teams and … Continue reading

  • Marilyn Monroe

    Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

     It is one of the most iconic photographs ever taken: Marilyn Monroe standing over a subway grate in the summer during "The Seven Year Itch." People who have never seen the film; in fact people who have never seen a … Continue reading