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Events
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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 the great Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV … Continue reading
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Brian Stokes Mitchell
ZoomJoin us on Tuesday, May 5th at 6:30 PM for a fast, fun, and fascinating multimedia presentation celebrating the legendary Brian Stokes Mitchell! Whether you're a Broadway aficionado or new to his extraordinary talent, this event promises to be an … Continue reading
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TV in the 1980s
Glenview Senior Center 2400 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, IL, United StatesIf the 1970s, comedies tented to be the ground breakers and dramas were mostly bland and formulaic. TV in the 1980s tended to be quite different. While there were important comedies, most notably The Cosby Show, Cheers and The Golden Girls, for … Continue reading
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The Chicago Cubs – 1945 – 2016
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesIn the first half of the 20th century, the Cubs were one of the mightiest teams in baseball—a perennial pennant contender despite not winning the World Series since 1908. The second half of baseball's 20th century entrenched a memorable … Continue reading
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Clarence Darrow – Lawyer For The Ages
Private VenueFor almost a century, the very name "Clarence Darrow" has been used as synonymous with a brave, intrepid lawyer fighting for the rights of the disadvantaged and wrongfully accused. The real Darrow was such a man. He took on unpopular … Continue reading
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Audra McDonald (PM)
ZoomAudra McDonald is a phenomenally talented singer. Her range is otherworldly! The amazing Audra McDonald has sung everything from Broadway to popular music to opera and earned acclaim at every turn. The day after her Broadway debut, a critic for … Continue reading
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The Musicals of Lerner & Loewe – From Brigadoon to Camelot
Private VenueAlan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe created some of the most beloved musicals of Broadway’s Golden Age — Brigadoon, My Fair Lady, Camelot, Paint Your Wagon, and Gigi. Together, the lyricist and composer combined witty, literate lyrics with lush, unforgettable … Continue reading
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The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago
Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, United States“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 examine film clips and hear stories about some of the best movies shot … Continue reading
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The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago
Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, United States“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” FREE, LIVE AND IN-PERSON! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! Chicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation, we will examine film clips and hear … Continue reading
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James Madison And James Monroe: Influential Founding Fathers
ZoomTheir names are similar; their life spans are almost identical and each was considered one of the most influential of the founding fathers. Yet despite their very different personalities, philosophies, and achievements, most Americans today would have a hard time … Continue reading
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