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Paul Revere A Patriot With A Purpose
Cook Memorial Library 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, United StatesPaul Revere Patriot With A Purpose. Public speaker and historian Barry Bradford presents an exciting and unexpected look into the life of a great American hero.
Unusual Movie Musicals
ZoomWhat is the greatest movie musical of all time? "Singin' In The Rain," "Grease," "The Wizard Of Oz," "West Side Story," and a number of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers films would pop up in many lists. However, this fun … Continue reading
Unusual Movie Musicals (PM)
ZoomWhat is the greatest movie musical of all time? “Singin’ In The Rain,” “Grease,” “The Wizard Of Oz,” “West Side Story,” and several Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers films would pop up in many lists. However, this fun multimedia presentation … Continue reading
The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, 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 – January 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
Julia Child: Spy And Chef
Clarendale Of Algonquin 2001 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, ILJulia 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
What Just Happened – January 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 – January 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
Great Fortunes Of The Gilded Age: Rockefeller
ZoomDuring the Gilded Age, America saw a handful of families dominate the economy with staggering fortunes. If I asked you to name the richest American, you'd probably say Bill Gates or Sam Walton. Both are from the top of … Continue reading
Presidential Children
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThis is a session of a three-part series in which I will share the stories of every presidential child from Washington to Obama. There are great stories, unique individuals, and many surprises. A few of the names, including Madison Hemmings, … Continue reading