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Events
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Countdown to 2026 – Politics In Perspective
ZoomTuesday, November 4, 2025 • 6:30–8:00 PM (Zoom)Free, live program with Q&A Tonight - One year before the 2026 national elections- two critical gubernatorial races will be decided in New Jersey and Virginia—and both could signal the political direction of … Continue reading
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Walt Disney – Animating America
Addolorata Villa 555 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, ILIt is no overstatement to say that Walt Disney is one of the most influential Americans of all time. His name alone has become synonymous with forms of entertainment and recreation known throughout the world. To call something "Disneyesque" or … Continue reading
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Bobby Darin: A Brilliant Career Cut Short
Private VenueWith the debut of the new Broadway musical Just in Time on April 23, 2025, American music is experiencing a joyful revival of one of its most dynamic stars, Bobby Darin. The show has introduced a whole new audience to … Continue reading
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Julia Child: Spy And Chef
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldJulia Child: Spy And Chef In 1963, Julia Child became the first national superstar chef on TV! Her program "The French Chef" was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit! Julia Child changed … Continue reading
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Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis (Part 1)
ZoomWho Killed JFK? I'll Tell You! IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Over two fascinating evenings, we’ll explore: The events of November 22, 1963, in Dallas The murder of Lee Harvey Oswald The Warren Commission investigation The Conspiracy Theories What modern forensics and newly … Continue reading
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The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra – Part Two
Private VenueFrank Sinatra was one of the most charismatic and controversial American entertainers of all time. He was one of a kind! Click here to read about his impressive record on Civil Rights. In this brand-new multimedia presentation, I will trace … Continue reading
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The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra – Part Two
Private VenueFrank Sinatra was one of the most charismatic and controversial American entertainers of all time. He was one of a kind! Click here to read about his impressive record on Civil Rights. In this brand-new multimedia presentation, I will trace … Continue reading
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The Beach Boys: America’s Band and Their Timeless Sound
Private VenueWith Brian Wilson's death on June 11, 2025, American music lost one of its most dynamic and original creators. As co-founder of the Beach Boys, Wilson was the musical genius behind the California sound, melding lush harmonies, inventive arrangements, and … Continue reading
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The Life Of Robin Williams
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe Life Of Robin Williams Robin Williams was one of the funniest comedians of all time. His improvisational skills were almost other-worldly! Yet behind the comic persona lay a complex man- intensely charitable and compassionate but plagued by insecurity, battling addictions, … Continue reading
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Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis (Part 2)
ZoomWho Killed JFK? I'll Tell You! IMPORTANT! Over two fascinating evenings, we’ll explore: The events of November 22, 1963 in Dallas The murder of Lee Harvey Oswald The Warren Commission investigation The Conspiracy Theories What modern forensics and newly declassified … Continue reading