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Mark Twain: American Treasure
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesMark Twain is truly an American treasure. First and foremost, he was a great novelist. "Huckleberry Finn" has often been called the quintessential American novel and the book that began modern American writing. His other works, including "Tom Sawyer" & … Continue reading
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The Patient Is The President – Deaths And Near Deaths
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesThe assassination of John F. Kennedy shocked the nation. As the mortally wounded President was rushed to Parkland Hospital, surgeons scrambled to try and save him. When the patient is the President, the whole nation is watching the every move … 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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Election 2018: Preview
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe midterm Election of 2018 contests have a unique urgency about them. After Donald Trump was elected president despite losing the popular vote by almost 3,000,000 votes, our country has been going through unprecedented political turmoil. While it is unlikely … Continue reading
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Election 2018: Preview
Private VenueThe midterm Election of 2018 has a unique urgency about the contests. After Donald Trump was elected president despite losing the popular vote by almost 3,000,000 votes, our country has been going through unprecedented political turmoil. While it is unlikely … Continue reading
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Over There: America In World War I
Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102It was "The War To End All Wars" and "The War To Make The World Safe For Democracy." When Woodrow Wilson reversed the policy of American non-involvement in foreign wars, he broke a tradition that had begun with George Washington. … Continue reading
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Election 2018: Preview
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesThe midterm Election of 2018 contests have a unique urgency about them. After Donald Trump was elected president despite losing the popular vote by almost 3,000,000 votes, our country has been going through unprecedented political turmoil. While it is unlikely … Continue reading
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Election 2018: Preview
Private VenueThe midterm Election of 2018 has a unique urgency about the contests. After Donald Trump was elected president despite losing the popular vote by almost 3,000,000 votes, our country has been going through unprecedented political turmoil. While it is unlikely … Continue reading
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Offbeat Broadway
Private VenueSome Broadway musicals that are not big hits still produce unforgettable music, delightful characters, and fascinating plots. After all, who would have guessed a musical about singing pussycats in a London alley would be a hit!? Join Broadway historian Barry … Continue reading
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Election 2018: Results
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldNow that we've seen the result of the vote, we will take the time to talk about what does it mean for the future of our country. We will analyze the Illinois elections as well as delve deeply into the … Continue reading
