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  • George Abbott – Mr. Broadway

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    George Abbott’s career in American theatre is unmatched in scope and longevity. Known as “Mr. Broadway,” Abbott was a director, producer, playwright, and occasional actor whose work shaped the golden age of the American musical. Over a career spanning more … 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

  • What Just Happened – October 2025 Current Events (AM)

    Zoom

    Once 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

    $5
  • What Just Happened – October 2025 Current Events

    Uniper

    Once 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

    $5
  • What Just Happened – October 2025 Current Events (PM)

    Zoom

    Once 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

    $5
  • What Just Happened – October 2025 Current Events (NSSC)

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Once 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

    $5
  • 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

  • Countdown to 2026 – Politics In Perspective

    Zoom

    Tuesday, November 4, 2025 • 6:30–8:00 PM (Zoom)Free, live program with Q&A Tonight - One year before the 2026 national elections-  two critical gubernatorial races will be decided in New Jersey and Virginia—and both could signal the political direction of … Continue reading

    $5
  • Walt Disney – Animating America

    Addolorata Villa 555 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, IL

    It is no overstatement to say that Walt Disney is one of the most influential Americans of all time. His name alone has become synonymous with forms of entertainment and recreation known throughout the world. To call something "Disneyesque" or … Continue reading