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Events
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Wedding Ceremony
Private VenueYou 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
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Over There: America In World War I
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeIt was called "The War To End All Wars" and "The War To Make The World Safe For Democracy." When Woodrow Wilson reversed the policy of American non-involvement in foreign wars, he broke a tradition that had begun with George … Continue reading
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Over There: America In World War I
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeIt was "The War To End All Wars" and "The War To Make The World Safe For Democracy." When Woodrow Wilson reversed the policy of American non-involvement in foreign wars, he broke a tradition that had begun with George Washington. … Continue reading
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Over There: America In World War I
Private VenueIt was "The War To End All Wars" and "The War To Make The World Safe For Democracy." When Woodrow Wilson reversed the policy of American non-involvement in foreign wars, he broke a tradition that had begun with George Washington. … Continue reading
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Tom Hanks
Niles Senior Center 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, United StatesIf you were watching TV in 1980, you might have noticed a handsome, curly haired 26-year-old named Tom Hanks starring in an innocuous new show about roommates who dressed up in drag in order to live in a women's only residence. … Continue reading
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Modern Movie Stars: The Remarkable Redheads
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILThree of the best actresses never to win an Oscar are working right now! Each is in her 40s, each has been an Oscar nominee and each is a redhead! Amy Adams, Jessica Chastain, and Rachel McAdams are amazingly talented … Continue reading
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1944 – History In Perspective
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States1944 was one of the most dramatic years in American history - indeed, it was a turning point in the history of the world! The liberation of Europe that began on D-Day was destined to change the trajectory of human … Continue reading
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1944 – History In Perspective
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States1944 was one of the most dramatic years in American history - indeed, it was a turning point in the history of the world! The liberation of Europe that began on D-Day was destined to change the trajectory of human … Continue reading
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America’s Greatest First Ladies
Private VenueWho were America's Greatest First Ladies? Nobody really knows! Today, the press and public pay great attention to the President's spouse. However, the role of First Lady was not given so much as a moment's thought by the Founding Fathers. In … Continue reading
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Barry’s Best Of Broadway
Private VenueAs a professional cultural Historian (and a self-described Broadway fanatic) I have actually seen well over 200 performances on Broadway! I truly love going to the theater in New York City! Accordingly, I make several trips a year to Manhattan … Continue reading