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What Just Happened – July 2023 Current Events

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Once a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning  professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn "What Just Happened?" This session is so unique because we will not just talk … Continue reading

The Ten Greatest American Presidents

Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, United States

The Ten Best American Presidents How do we determine who the greatest Presidents were? One recent poll of the American public disclosed that they believed Bill Clinton is the greatest President of all time! Another recent poll, this one only … Continue reading

Audra McDonald

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Audra McDonald is a phenomenally talented singer. Her range is otherworldly! The amazing Audra McDonald has sung everything from Broadway to popular music to opera and earned acclaim at every turn. Audra Mcdonald is also a passionately committed humanitarian, recognized … Continue reading

The History Of NBC

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The history of NBC is perhaps the most storied and essential in broadcasting history. Its founder, the illustrious David Sarnoff, was the genius who turned a small local radio station into a gigantic, influential multimedia empire; he always had dreams … Continue reading

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The History Of NBC (Mid-Day)

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The history of NBC is perhaps the most storied and essential in broadcasting history. Its founder, the illustrious David Sarnoff, was the genius who turned a small local radio station into a gigantic, influential multimedia empire; he always had dreams … Continue reading

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The Rise Of Barack Obama

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At the 2004 Democratic National Convention, a then-unknown Illinois state legislator delivered one of the greatest convention speeches in American political history. Overnight, Barack Obama went from being a "skinny guy with a funny name" to being talked about as a … Continue reading

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Gene Kelly

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

It is one of the single most iconic moments in the history of the movies: Gene Kelly dancing with absolute joy in a rainstorm in Singing In The Rain. That unforgettable moment showcases so many things - a brilliant dancer and … Continue reading