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  • Jimmy Stewart – Icon on Film And American Hero

    Private Venue

    Jimmy Stewart  was one of the greatest and most popular American actors of all time.  From 1935 – 1991  he appeared in over 90 beings and television shows. His name alone drew people into theaters. Stewart's amazing range  has never fully … Continue reading →

  • Mary Tyler Moore

    Private Venue

    Not only did Mary Tyler Moore “turn the world on with her smile,” as her iconic show’s theme song declared, she also influenced a generation of women to become more independent and to pursue successful and fulfilling careers. Moore’s own 50-plus-year … Continue reading →

  • Cary Grant North By Northwest

    Cary Grant

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Cary Grant was one of the biggest stars in the history of classic Hollywood cinema. He made more than 50 films as a leading man and yet never won an Oscar!  In fact, his looks, voice, and persona make him … Continue reading →

  • Looking Back, Looking Ahead 2017 In Review & Predictions For 2018

    Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United States

    Without question, this is one of my most eagerly anticipated programs every year! Each December/January, I present a recap of my choice for the top 10 most important news stories of the previous year and then make my predictions for what … Continue reading →

  • ROsa Parks Bus

    Martin Luther King The Montgomery Bus Boycott

    Wauconda Public Library 801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL, United States

    Rosa Parks: Real Story Of A Real Hero December 1, 1955.  One brave and determined woman made a fateful decision that changed the course of human history.  Rosa Parks’ decision to challenge the segregation of buses in Alabama sparked not … Continue reading →

  • The Mafia Battle For New York

    Private Venue

    The Mafia And The Battle For New York From the Godfather to the Sopranos, from Capone to Boardwalk Empire, America is fascinated with the Mafia. And the story of  the Mafia wars for the control of New York City is … Continue reading →

  • Marilyn Monroe

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

     It is one of the most iconic photographs ever taken: Marilyn Monroe standing over a subway grate in the summer during "The Seven Year Itch." People who have never seen the film; in fact people who have never seen a … Continue reading →

  • George Washington The Mostly Highly Ranked American General

    Battle Of Trenton – Turning Point For Humanity

    Barrington Library 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL

    The Battle Of Trenton The image of George Washington 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 across an ice … Continue reading →

  • Houdini

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    Harry Houdini The name of Harry Houdini has become synonymous with magic. Simply no magician or escape artist has ever captivated the American public's imagination the way that the legendary Houdini did. "The Great Houdini" started out his life in relative … Continue reading →