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Mel Brooks
UniperMel 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
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
What Just Happened – January 2025 Current Events
ZoomOnce a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning Ā professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn āWhat Just Happened?ā This session is so unique because we will not just talk … Continue reading
Ten Terrific Films You May Have Missed
Private VenueAre you a movie lover searching for something extraordinary? Join us for an exciting journey through the world of cinema as we uncover 10 Terrific Films You May Have Missedāfilms that combine critical acclaim, unforgettable performances, and captivating stories that … Continue reading
The Many Faces of Danny Kaye
Addolorata Villa 555 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, ILThe Many Faces of Danny Kaye He was a brilliant comic. He sang well enough to do duets with Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, and Beverly Sills. Danny Kaye danced beautifully with Vera-Ellen, often considered the best technical dancer in the … Continue reading
1925: Life in America 100 Years Ago
ZoomStep back to 1925, the heart of the Roaring Twenties, when jazz ruled the airwaves, flappers danced the Charleston, and speakeasies thrived under Prohibition. This was a year of cultural transformation, as F. Scott Fitzgerald published The Great Gatsby, revealing … Continue reading
1925: Life in America 100 Years Ago
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldStep back to 1925, the heart of the Roaring Twenties, when jazz ruled the airwaves, flappers danced the Charleston, and speakeasies thrived under Prohibition. This was a year of cultural transformation, as F. Scott Fitzgerald published The Great Gatsby, revealing … Continue reading
The Life Of Lincoln
UniperWhen 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
1950 – Life In America 75 Years Ago
ZoomJourney to 1950, a defining year of post-war America, when optimism soared and new challenges emerged. The Baby Boom was reshaping family life, and suburban living became the American ideal. Television became the centerpiece of entertainment, with early shows like … Continue reading
Ten Terrific Films You May Have Missed
Private VenueAre you a movie lover searching for something extraordinary? Join us for an exciting journey through the world of cinema as we uncover 10 Terrific Films You May Have Missedāfilms that combine critical acclaim, unforgettable performances, and captivating stories that … Continue reading