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Mel Brooks
Private VenueMel Brooks wrote, directed and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! As a TV writer, working for Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV show. He … Continue reading
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Reconsidering The Presidents
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldAt one time, Harry Truman was generally considered to be the worst President of all time! At their worst, President Truman's approval numbers were even lower than Presidents G. W. Bush, Jimmy Carter or Donald Trump! Yet today, many historians … Continue reading
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Sidney Poitier
Private VenueSidney Poitier is, without question, one of the greatest actors in the history of American film. Additionally, Sidney Poitier is the man who broke the color barrier in Hollywood. Like Barack Obama or Jackie Robinson, he was more than just … Continue reading
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The Democrats Who Want To Be President
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield(Please note - given the fluid nature of American politics, any of the information herein is subject to change! :-) The actual presentation will be up-to-the-minute!) President Trumo and Vice-President Pence are all but guaranteed to be the Republican nominees … Continue reading
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Chicago’s Best Broadway – 2019
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesEach year, Cultural Historian (and self-described Broadway nerd) Barry Bradford offers a fun, fast anddynamic program looking at some of the best Broadway musicals that will be playing in the Chicagoland area this year! Every year brings a new … Continue reading
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The Democrats Who Want To Be President
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield(Please note - given the fluid nature of American politics, any of the information herein is subject to change! :-) The actual presentation will be up-to-the-minute!) President Trumo and Vice-President Pence are all but guaranteed to be the Republican nominees … Continue reading
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Battle Of Trenton – Turning Point For Humanity
Lake Shore Men's Club 1301 Clavey, Highland Park, IL, United StatesThe Battle Of Trenton The iconic image of George Washington's little boat crossing the Delaware River is firmly ingrained deep in the consciousness of America. Many people remember, in general terms, that General Washington took his army on rickety boats … Continue reading
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1920 – History In Perspective
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States1920 was a fascinating year that ushered in an amazing decade! Although Americans tend to think of "The Roaring 20s" as the era of flappers, bathtub gin, Al Capone, a booming stock market, and a much more liberal sexual atmosphere, … Continue reading
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History In Perspective – America in 1918
Private VenueWhat was life like in America in 1918? How did we live 100 years ago? Let's look back at what we would have seen if we could visit America in 1918. What were the top news stories, what were the … Continue reading
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Mel Brooks
Private VenueMel Brooks wrote, directed and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! As a TV writer, working for Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV show. He … Continue reading