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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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What Just Happened – May 2025 Current Events (Uniper)
UniperOnce a month, you can participate in a current events presentation and discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is unique because we will not just discuss our opinions … Continue reading
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What Just Happened – May 2026 Current Events (PM)
ZoomOnce a month, you can participate in a current events discussion presentation with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is unique because we will not just discuss our opinions about … Continue reading
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What Just Happened – May 2026 Current Events (NSSC)
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldOnce a month, you can participate in a current events presentation and discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is unique because we will not just discuss our opinions … Continue reading
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Celebrating Love – Wedding Officiating by Barry Bradford
I’m Officiating a Wedding During This Time! This time block is reserved because I have the honor of officiating a wedding for a wonderful couple. While this ceremony is private, I’m always grateful to be a part of such joyful … Continue reading
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The Beach Boys: America’s Band and Their Timeless Sound
Private VenueWith Brian Wilson's death on June 11, 2025, American music lost one of its most dynamic and original creators. As co-founder of the Beach Boys, Wilson was the musical genius behind the California sound, melding lush harmonies, inventive arrangements, and … Continue reading
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The Road to 2026: First Look at the Midterm Elections
ZoomThe crucial 2026 midterm elections are now just six months away, and the political battle for control of Washington is rapidly intensifying. If Democrats gain control of the House, the Senate, or both, they will have tremendous power to block … Continue reading
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TV In The 1990s
Glenview Senior Center 2400 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, IL, United StatesThe 1990s were a transformative decade in American TV.. Simply, the sheer number of programs on TV in the 1990s grew exponentially. This was due to the arrival of cable TV networks, like HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, and other channels offering … Continue reading
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Why Is Everyone Arguing About This? Making Sense of the News.
ZoomEvery month brings new controversies, heated debates, and headlines that leave many Americans wondering: Why is everyone arguing about this? In this special current events program, award-winning historian and political analyst Barry Bradford takes a deeper look at several of … Continue reading
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