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  • The Life Of FDR – A Multimedia Presentation

    Private Venue

    The Life Of FDR Understanding the life of FDR is like taking a sonogram of the USA.  Franklin Roosevelt transformed the United States with his optimism, vigor, vision and skill.  The effects are still being felt and still being debated … Continue reading

    This event is not open to the general public.
  • Wedding Ceremony

    Private Venue

     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

  • 1944 – History In Perspective

    Private Venue

    1944 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

  • Chicago’s Best Broadway – 2019

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

     Each year, this Cultural Historian (and self-described Broadway nerd) offers a dynamic program looking at some of the best Broadway musicals that will be playing in the Chicagoland area this year!   Every year brings a new crop of delights … Continue reading

  • Diana: Life And Death Of The People’s Princess

    Private Venue

    Diana: Glamorous And Tragic Life And Death Of a Princess She was the "People's Princess" beloved for her compassion as much as for her glamour. Sweet, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she caught the eye … Continue reading

  • Chicago’s Best Broadway – 2019

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

     Each year, this Cultural Historian (and self-described Broadway nerd) offers a dynamic program looking at some of the best Broadway musicals that will be playing in the Chicagoland area this year!   Every year brings a new crop of delights … Continue reading

  • Wedding Ceremony

    Private Venue

     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

  • South Pacific – A Multimedia Presentation on South Pacific

    Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102

    South Pacific is one of the greatest works of musical theater ever created. The masterpiece by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein combines a unique and fascinating story of American nurses and GI on a remote island during World War II … Continue reading

  • Chicago’s Best Broadway – 2019

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

     Each year, this Cultural Historian (and self-described Broadway nerd) offers a dynamic program looking at some of the best Broadway musicals that will be playing in the Chicagoland area this year!   Every year brings a new crop of delights … Continue reading