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Betty White: America’s Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma

Addolorata Villa 555 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, IL

PLEASE NOTE! This is a live and in-person presentation. The registration fee includes a lovely lunch! Registration info is below! The cost is $22 through the wonderful Niles Senior Center!   The fabulous Betty White has been called an American … Continue reading

Bob Newhart

Uniper

LIVE EVENT: Bob Newhart turned 93 on September 5, 2022. He is a living legend and widely regarded as one of the nicest men in Hollywood history. Two of his sitcoms became iconic, and his appearances on the Tonight Show … Continue reading

Best Actresses To Never Win An Oscar!

Glenview Senior Center 2400 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, IL, United States

The Academy Awards are designed to recognize the greatest achievements in movies. Each year, huge audiences watch the Oscars, and the results can make or break a film's chances at success. They also have a huge impact on the careers … Continue reading

Barry’s Broadway Blockbusters Part I

Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

I am so excited about this program! Barry's Broadway blockbuster, part one, will examine some of the show-stopping moments on Broadway in the last 25 years. In this exciting brand-new program, cultural historian and Broadway maven Barry Bradford presents some … Continue reading

Mel Brooks

Private Venue

Mel Brooks wrote, directed, and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! As a TV writer working for the great Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV … Continue reading

Barry’s Broadway Blockbusters Part II

Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

I am so excited about this program! Barry's Broadway blockbuster, part one, will examine some of the show-stopping moments on Broadway in the last 25 years. In this exciting brand-new program, cultural historian and Broadway maven Barry Bradford presents some … Continue reading

Carl Reiner

Addolorata Villa 555 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, IL

Carl Reiner was one of the funniest men ever to appear, write for, or direct a TV episode! At 97, he was the oldest celebrity active on Twitter - and never contemplating retiring from show business! Join me for a … Continue reading

The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago

Private Venue

“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” Chicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation, we will look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best … 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

Unusual Movie Musicals

Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

What is the greatest movie musical of all time? "Singin' In The Rain," "Grease," "The Wizard Of Oz," "West Side Story," and a number of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers films would pop up in many lists. However, this fun … Continue reading