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The Mysterious Life Of Lee Harvey Oswald
Private VenueLee Harvey Oswald was only 24 years when he was killed. But his 24 years of life are as mysterious and controversial as the life of any 24-year-old ever! So who was he? Was Lee Harvey Oswald a "semi-educated hillbilly … Continue reading
History Vs. The Movies – Watergate Part One
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldHistory Vs. The Movies: Watergate Watergate Watergate was the largest and most frightening presidential scandal. In this two-part multimedia presentation, we will look at the roots of the crime and the desperate attempts of the Nixon Administration to cover … Continue reading
The Marx Brothers
Private VenueThe 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
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
Richard Nixon (Part Two- AM)
ZoomRichard Nixon is one of the most fascinating, contradictory, and enigmatic men ever to be president. Parts of the Richard Nixon story are admirable and exciting. An aspect of Nixon's background that should not be overlooked is his lifting himself … Continue reading
Richard Nixon (Part Two – PM)
ZoomRichard Nixon is one of the most fascinating, contradictory, and enigmatic men ever to be president. Parts of the Richard Nixon story are admirable and exciting. An aspect of Nixon's background that should not be overlooked is his lifting himself … Continue reading
Barry’s Broadway Blockbusters Part Two
Private VenueThis is a program that I am so excited about! Barry's Broadway blockbuster part one will look at some of the show-stopping moments on Broadway in the last 25 years. In this exciting brand-new program, cultural historian and Broadway maven … Continue reading
Watergate Part Two
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldHistory Vs. The Movies: Watergate Watergate Part Two Watergate was the largest and most frightening presidential scandal. In this two-part multimedia presentation, we will look at the roots of the crime and Richard Nixon's Administration's desperate attempts to cover it … Continue reading
Thomas Edison Bright Ideas – A Multimedia Biography
Private VenueThomas Edison Bright Ideas Thomas Edison (1847 - 1931) was a genius! He is best remembered as one of the greatest inventors of all time. Edison was certainly that! Edison was not terribly interested in theoretical science. Instead, he concentrated … Continue reading
What Just Happened – May 2024 Current Events
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldOnce a month, you can be part of a fast-moving current events discussion presentation with a twist. Presidential Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn "What Just Happened?" This session is unique because we will not just discuss … Continue reading