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  • 1920 – History In Perspective

    Highland Park Country Club 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park IL, IL, United States

    1920 was a fascinating year that ushered in an amazing decade!  Although Americans tend to think of "The Roaring 20s" as the era of flappers, bathtub gin, Al Capone, a booming stock market, and a much more liberal sexual atmosphere, … Continue reading

  • Tom Hanks

    Private Venue

    If you were watching TV in 1980, you might have noticed a 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

  • Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise

    Lake Shore Men's Club 1301 Clavey, Highland Park, IL, United States

     Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise got their breaks in the movies because of their looks. But both actors have proven to be more than just a "pretty boy!" Both Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise have had astounding careers that continue … Continue reading

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  • Super Tuesday 2020 – The Election Takes Shape

    Private Venue

    Super Tuesday, 2020, is shaping up to be one of the most important and one of the most unorthodox primary days in presidential election history! On the night before Super Tuesday, three major candidates dropped out and endorsed former Vice … Continue reading

  • The Democrats Who Want To Be President

    Private Venue

    (Please note - given the fluid nature of American politics, any of the information herein is subject to change! :-) The actual presentation will be up-to-the-minute!) President Trumo and Vice-President Pence are all but guaranteed to be the Republican nominees … Continue reading

  • Super Tuesday 2020 – The Election Takes Shape

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Super Tuesday, 2020, is shaping up to be one of the most important and one of the most unorthodox primary days in presidential election history! On the night before Super Tuesday, three major candidates dropped out and endorsed former Vice … Continue reading

  • Charles Lindbergh – A Life In Three Acts

    Private Venue

    Charles Lindbergh led one of the most unique lives of any American! Lindbergh's life played out in three acts. The first is the most celebrated and best known. The "aw shucks" small town boy with a passion for flying became … 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

  • The Mafia Battle For New York

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

      The Mafia And The Battle For New York From the Godfather to the Sopranos, from Capone to Boardwalk Empire, America is fascinated with the Mafia. And the story of the Mafia wars for the control of New York City … Continue reading

  • 1920 – History In Perspective

    Private Venue

    1920 was a fascinating year that ushered in an amazing decade!  Although Americans tend to think of "The Roaring 20s" as the era of flappers, bathtub gin, Al Capone, a booming stock market, and a much more liberal sexual atmosphere, … Continue reading