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Audrey Hepburn
Private VenueAudrey Hepburn was the epitome of grace and charm, kindness and generosity. Audrey Hepburn's movies today are considered among the greatest example of classic Hollywood. In their day, likewise, her movies were wildly popular with both critics and an adoring public. Audrey … Continue reading
Singing In The Rain Broadway and Hollywood
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield"Singin' In The Rain" has been called the best movie ever that did not win a single Oscar. The remarkable story of how this dazzling musical came to be is both charming and enlightening. We will hear the behind-the-scenes stories … Continue reading
The Films Of Rob Reiner
Private VenueThe Films Of Rob Reiner Who would have thought that Archie Bunker's liberal, hippie son-in-law, "Meathead Mike" Stivic, would become one of the most popular and influential movie directors of the last 30 years? Consider just some of the great … Continue reading
The Crime of the Century – The Supermodel, The Architect, And the Insane Millionaire
Private VenueClick here to read more about this amazing story! At the dawn of the 20th century, America was riveted by the first celebrity murder case in America. Every element of this story is fascinating! The murderer was already famous and … Continue reading
The History Of ABC (PM)
ZoomThe youngest of the big three broadcasting networks, the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), began as an offshoot of NBC and was for decades mired in third place in the ratings. That began to change when Walt Disney stepped in. Disney … Continue reading
The History Of ABC (Mid – Day)
ZoomThe youngest of the big three broadcasting networks, the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), began as an offshoot of NBC and was for decades mired in third place in the ratings. That began to change when Walt Disney stepped in. Disney … Continue reading
Hamilton: The Man, Miranda And The Musical
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldWho could have predicted that an 818-page biography of America's first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, would become one of the biggest Broadway smashes of all time? Yet this fascinating blend of history and hip-hop, political debate, and show … Continue reading
The Election Of 1960
Private VenueThe election of 1960 was one of the most dramatic elections in American history. Until the halted recount in the election of 2000, it was the closest Presidential election in our lifetimes. This riveting multimedia presentation features amazing anecdotes, entry … Continue reading
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
The Life And The Films Of Paul Newman
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesThe Life And The Films Of Paul Newman Paul Newman was one of the greatest movie stars of all time. He was certainly among the most handsome actors ever to grace the silver screen! However, he was far … Continue reading