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The Best Losing Presidential Candidates
Private VenueThe Best Losing Presidential Candidates What do Adlai Stevenson, George McGovern, Daniel Webster, and Wendell Willkie have in common? Each ran for President and lost. And each was an outstanding man who might well have made a great President. In … 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 Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV show. He … Continue reading
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Battle Of Trenton – Turning Point For Humanity
Private VenueThe Battle Of Trenton The iconic image of George Washington's little boat crossing the Delaware River is firmly ingrained deep in the consciousness of America. Many people remember, in general terms, that General Washington took his army on rickety boats … Continue reading
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A Ventriloquist On The Radio – The Amazing Career Of Edgar Bergen
Private VenueEdgar Bergen certainly had one of the most unique careers in American show business history! Along with his "partner" the inimitable Charlie McCarthy, Bergen became the most influential and popular ventriloquists in history. More amazingly, he actually had his greatest … Continue reading
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The Democrats Who Want To Be President
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States(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 Trump and Vice-President Pence are all but guaranteed to be the Republican nominees … Continue reading
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Kristin Chenoweth – Multi-Talented Performer With A Compassionate Heart
Clarendale Of Algonquin 2001 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, ILKristin Chenoweth is one of the most talented performers in America. She is also one of the nicest people ever to become a major star in show business. Her life story is as unexpected as her talent is overwhelming. Leo Durocher famously … Continue reading
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The Democrats Who Want To Be President
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States(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 Trump and Vice-President Pence are all but guaranteed to be the Republican nominees … Continue reading
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Looking Back – Looking Ahead – 2019 in Review/Predictions for 2020
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesMy most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Lasy year, this program sold out at every venie - so reserve your seats early! Each December I present a look back at the year that is coming to a close. … Continue reading
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Sidney Poitier
Private VenueSidney Poitier is one of the greatest actors in the history of American film. Additionally, Sidney Poitier is the man who broke the color barrier in Hollywood. Like Barack Obama or Jackie Robinson, he was more than just a symbol. … Continue reading
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Holiday Inn The Irving Berlin Musical
Niles Senior Center 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, United StatesCome and celebrate the holidays with the music of the incomparable Irving Berlin! "Holiday Inn" is a brand-new stage adaptation of the timeless 1942 Irving Berlin omnibus musical movie. That classic film starred Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby. The original "Holiday … Continue reading