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Events
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Clarence Darrow – Lawyer For The Ages (PM)
ZoomFor almost a century, the name “Clarence Darrow” has been synonymous with a brave, courageous lawyer fighting for the rights of the disadvantaged and wrongfully accused. In reality, Clarence Darrow was such a man. He took on unpopular causes and … Continue reading
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The Roots of Rock ’n’ Roll, Part One: Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry & Jerry Lee Lewis
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldWhere did rock ’n’ roll come from? There is no single answer. The music that changed American popular culture grew from an extraordinary mixture of sounds—country and Western swing, blues and rhythm & blues, gospel, boogie-woogie, and more. Musicians borrowed … Continue reading
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Celebrating Love – Wedding Officiating by Barry Bradford
I’m Officiating a Wedding During This Time! This time block is reserved because I have the honor of officiating a wedding for a wonderful couple. While this ceremony is private, I’m always grateful to be a part of such joyful … Continue reading
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Gideon, Escobedo, Miranda – Protecting The Accused
ZoomMiranda rights have become so familiar that most of us can recite them from memory - even though we have never been accused of a crime! The “Warren Court” of the 1960s was tasked with interpreting the Bill of … Continue reading
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Gideon, Escobedo, Miranda – Protecting The Accused (PM)
ZoomMiranda rights have become so familiar that most of us can recite them from memory - even though we have never been accused of a crime! The “Warren Court” of the 1960s was tasked with interpreting the Bill of … Continue reading
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Mel Brooks
Private VenueMel 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
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Great Fortunes Of The Gilded Age (J. P. Morgan)
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesDuring the Gilded Age, America saw a handful of families dominate the economy with staggering fortunes. If I asked you to name the richest American, other than Elon Musk, you might name Bill Gates or Sam Walton. Both are from … Continue reading
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Celebrating Love – Wedding Officiating by Barry Bradford
I’m Officiating a Wedding During This Time! This time block is reserved because I have the honor of officiating a wedding for a wonderful couple. While this ceremony is private, I’m always grateful to be a part of such joyful … Continue reading
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The Life Of Lincoln
Private VenueWhen Abraham Lincoln became President, he was two years younger than George W. Bush was when he became Chief Executive! On the day he died, Lincoln was approximately the same age Barack Obama was when he began his second term. … Continue reading
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Landmark Supreme Court Decisions
ZoomFew institutions have had as profound an impact on American life as the United States Supreme Court. In a single decision, nine justices can redefine the powers of government, expand—or restrict—individual rights, and change the course of American history. In … Continue reading
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