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  • Broadway Leading Ladies

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Join award-winning, cultural historian and self-proclaimed Broadway nerd, Barry Bradford, for a joyful, behind-the-scenes journey through the lives and legacies of Broadway’s greatest musical stars. From the golden age of Ethel Merman and Mary Martin to the modern brilliance of … Continue reading

  • Mel Brooks

    Private Venue

    Mel 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 the great Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV … Continue reading

  • 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

  • The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago

    Private Venue

    “Best Movies Shot In Chicago” Chicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation, we will look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best … Continue reading

  • Broadway Comes To Chicago – 2025

    Private Venue

    Broadway In Chicago, the Marriott Lincolnshire, Drury Lane Theater, Goodman Theatre, and Steppenwolf Theater (among others) have exciting programs this year for theater lovers. This fast and fascinating multimedia presentation will highlight all of the major shows coming to Chicago … Continue reading

  • Murrow vs. McCarthy

    Zoom

    In the dark shadow of the early 1950s, Senator Joseph McCarthy wielded fear like a weapon, accusing countless Americans of disloyalty with little or no evidence. Few dared to stand against him—until Edward R. Murrow stepped into the fight. In … Continue reading

  • The Marx Brothers

    Private Venue

    The Marx Brothers were much, much better than you remember! Their humor uplifted American spirits during the Depression and established new standards for comedy. The Marx Brothers' combination of odd and unique talents, including a harp-playing mime, a Jewish comic … Continue reading

  • 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