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Events
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Richard J. To Rahm: Modern Mayors Of Chicago
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesFor 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
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The Marx Brothers
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe Marx Brothers were much, much better than you think! Their humor uplifted American spirits during the Depression and established new standards for comedy. But when you look deeper you see an immigrant success story, discover how American popular culture … Continue reading
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Holiday Inn The Irving Berlin Musical
Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102Come and celebrate the holidays with the music of the incomparable Irving Berlin! "Holiday Inn" is a brand-new stage adaptation of the timeless 1942 Irving Berlin omnibus musical movie. That classic film starred Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby. The original "Holiday … Continue reading
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Richard J. To Rahm: Modern Mayors Of Chicago
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesFor 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
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Barry’s Best Of Broadway
Private VenueAs a professional cultural Historian (and a self-described Broadway fanatic) I have actually seen well over 200 performances on Broadway! I truly love going to the theater in New York City! Accordingly, I make several trips a year to Manhattan … Continue reading
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Meryl Streep
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldMeryl Streep is regarded as one of the greatest film actresses of all time. This fascinating multimedia presentation will illuminate her unique life and unparalleled career!
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Wedding Ceremony
Private VenueYou are seeing this notice because this block of time has been put aside for one of my favorite speaking opportunities! To learn more about my work as a wedding officiant, please click here. I am so blessed and so … Continue reading
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Looking Back, Looking Ahead – 2018 In Review
Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United StatesThis program is my most eagerly awaited event of the year! Each December I present my choices for the top news stories of the year, the top ten quotes and the top ten new words of the year. Then I … Continue reading
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Looking Back; Looking Ahead – 2019 In Review and Predictions For 2020
Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United StatesThis is my most anticipated program of the year! Last year, when I presented it five times at publc venues, it sold out every time! Each December I offer a fast-paced overview of the past year. I will present the … Continue reading
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Looking Back, Looking Ahead – 2018 In Review
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThis program is my most eagerly awaited event of the year! Each December I present my choices for the top news stories of the year, the top ten quotes and the top ten new words of the year. Then I … Continue reading