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The West Wing (Monday AM)

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The West Wing is one of the most critically acclaimed television shows of all time. LIVE ON ZOOM The brainchild of Aaron Sorkin reminded us that many people who go into government do so because they care deeply about our … Continue reading

Dick Van Dyke Show: Leading Television Into The 60s

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

The Dick Van Dyke Show is well remembered as one of the wittiest situation comedies in the history of television. What is less well remembered is that Carl Reiner's creation was a tremendously influential but deceptive innovator. The DIck Van … Continue reading

2024 Election Preview

Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, IL, United States

The 2024 Presidential election is shaping up to be one of the most unusual and consequential in American history. With Vice President Kamala Harris aiming to become the first woman ever elected to the presidency and former President Donald Trump … Continue reading

2024 Election Preview

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

The Presidential election of 2024 promises to be one of American history's most unusual and consequential elections. With former President Trump on trial in numerous jurisdictions, facing serious accusations of undermining our democracy and If the Republicans win the Presidency, … Continue reading

2024 Election Preview

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The upcoming Presidential election of 2024 promises to be one of the most unusual and consequential in American history. With a biracial woman, Vice-President Kamala Harris, running against elderly former President Trump, who faces trial in numerous jurisdictions and serious … Continue reading

Wedding Ceremony

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 You are seeing this notice because this block of time has been put aside for one of my favorite speaking opportunities! To learn more about my work as a wedding officiant, please click here. I am so blessed and so … Continue reading

2024 Election Preview

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The Presidential election of 2024 promises to be one of American history's most unusual and consequential elections. With former President Trump on trial in numerous jurisdictions, facing serious accusations of undermining our democracy and If the Republicans win the Presidency, … Continue reading

2024 Election Preview

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\SPECIAL NOTE: I will be offering this program to venues in person. However, this one will be different. First, it will be the night before the election, so our information will be updated the most. Secondly, the brilliant Political Scientist … Continue reading

Election Day Party

  Our incredible learning community is going to have a (virtual) Election Day Party!  Republican or Democrat, liberal or conservative, all are welcome!  We will meet three times during the day so that I can give you the latest exit … Continue reading

Barry’s Broadway Blockbusters Part I

Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United States

This 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