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The West Wing

Private Venue

The West Wing is one of the most critically acclaimed television shows of all time. LIVE IN PERSON The brainchild of Aaron Sorkin reminded us that many people who go into government do so because they care deeply about our … Continue reading

America’s Closest Elections: 1876 and 2000

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 America is the most technologically advanced country in the world. We are the only nation to land a man on the moon. Our research universities are the envy of the world. And in the year 2000, we were confronted by … Continue reading

Jewish Heroes Of The Civil Rights Movement

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Some people incorrectly think of the civil rights movement as African-American people versus white people. The truth is that many white people, including many Jewish Americans, provided physical, emotional, and monetary support to the movement. It would be more accurate … Continue reading

Jewish Heroes Of The Civil Rights Movement (PM)

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Some people incorrectly think of the civil rights movement as African-American people versus white people. The truth is that many white people, including many Jewish Americans, provided physical, emotional, and monetary support to the movement. It would be more accurate … Continue reading

Gene Kelly

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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

Motivational Speech – I Love PBJ

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I LOVE PBJ: FIVE INGREDIENTS TO SUCCESS My favorite motivational speech! I have shared this with companies, keynotes, schools and groups across the country - and each time the result has been spectacular. How did a quirky, idiosyncratic schoolteacher help … Continue reading

Woodrow Wilson – A Biography

Suffern Free Library 210 Lafayette Ave, Suffern, NY, United States

Woodrow Wilson is one of the most complex, contradictory, charismatic, and confounding men ever to be President of the United States! Born in the South but educated in the North, a conservative who advanced progressive causes, a racist who advocated … Continue reading

The King And I – Story Of The Real Anna

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"The King and I " is one of the most beloved musicals. The gorgeous music, lavish sets, phenomenal costumes, and fascinating storyline combine to make The King and I a musical that has had decades of popularity on Broadway and … Continue reading

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First Ladies From ELeanor Roosevelt To Dr. Jill Biden

Moorings Of Arlington Heights 811 E. Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries When Martha Washington became our first First Lady, she stepped into a roll with no job description and no precedent. She handled the position with grace and polish. however, each of the … Continue reading

Women Writers Of Broadway Musicals

Highland Park Country Club 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park IL, IL, United States

With a few noticeable exceptions, writing lyrics for Broadway has been the domain of men.  Oscar Hammerstein. Lin-Manuel Miranda. Irving Berlin. Stephen Sondheim. Call Porter. All were great! But it is no longer just a man's world! Today, we feature … Continue reading