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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 for a brave, intrepid lawyer fighting for the rights of the disadvantage and wrongfully accused. The real Darrow was such a man. He took on unpopular cases, defended clients … Continue reading
What Just Happened – February 2024 Current Events
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldOnce a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn "What Just Happened?" This session is so unique because we will not just talk … Continue reading
The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago
Highland Park Country Club 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park IL, 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 look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best … Continue reading
What Just Happened – February 2024 Current Events (AM)
ZoomOnce a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is so unique because we will not just talk … Continue reading
What Just Happened – February 2024 Current Events (PM)
ZoomOnce a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is so unique because we will not just talk … Continue reading
The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra – Part One
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesFrank 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 amazing record on Civil Rights. In this brand-new multimedia presentation, I will … Continue reading
Diana: Life Of The The People’s Princess
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesDiana: Glamorous And Tragic Life Of a Princess Lady Diana Spencer was the "People's Princess" beloved worldwide for her compassion as much as for her glamour. Sweet, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she caught … Continue reading
Jewish Heroes Of The Civil Rights Movement
Cook Memorial Library 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, United StatesSome people incorrectly think of the civil rights movement as African-American people versus white people. The truth is that many white people, including many Jewish Americans, provided physical, emotional, and monetary support to the movement. It would be more accurate … Continue reading
George Washington: The Perfect Man For America
Private VenueGeorge Washington is America's greatest hero. He was our greatest soldier. He was also our greatest President. His contemporaries already knew that he was a man whose importance to the nation could never be questioned. One of the most honored … Continue reading
Barry’s Broadway Blockbusters Part I
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