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  • The Marx Brothers

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    The 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 →

  • Holiday Inn Broadway Musical

    Holiday Inn The Irving Berlin Musical

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

    Come 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 →

  • Richard J. To Rahm: Modern Mayors Of Chicago

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, 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 →

  • Barry’s Best Of Broadway

    Private Venue

    As 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 →

  • Meryl Streep

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Meryl 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!

  • 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! To learn more about my work as a wedding officiant, please click here. I am so blessed and so … Continue reading →

  • Looking Back, Looking Ahead – 2018 In Review

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

    This 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 →

  • Looking Back, Looking Ahead – 2018 In Review

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    This 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 →

  • Looking Back, Looking Ahead – 2018 In Review

    Cook Memorial Library 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, United States

    This 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 →