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2022 Election Preview
ZoomThe midterm elections of 2022 will have an immense impact on the last two years of President Joe Biden's first term. If the Republicans win the Senate, they have vowed to use their clout to block any Supreme Court nominations. … Continue reading
Election Day Party
ZoomOur incredible learning community will have a (virtual) Election Day Party! Republican or Democrat, liberal or conservative, all are welcome! We will meet at 45 minutes after the hour, for about 13 minutes) from 11:45 AM to 12:45 AM … Continue reading
Jack Ruby – Hothead, Hitman or Patriot?
Syosset Public Library 225 South Oyster Bar Road, Syosset, NY, United StatesJack Ruby - Hothead, Hitman, or Patriot? Here is what we know for sure. Jack Ruby was an erratic, violent man who murdered Lee Harvey Oswald. The most hotly debated question about this infamous crime is WHY Jack Ruby chose … Continue reading
Understanding the Election of 2022
ZoomElection 2022 upended every historical norm for a midterm election! We know who won, but now we have time for the more profound question. Why did it happen the way it unfolded? Understanding the election of 2022 means that we … Continue reading
Nellie Bly And Dorothy Kilgallen
ZoomNellie Bly and Dorothy Kilgallen are two of the most groundbreaking female journalists in American history. Nellie Bly fearlessly exposed the harsh, unfair working conditions for mill workers in Pittsburgh, drawing the ire of the wealthiest people in the … Continue reading
George Gershwin
Private VenueIn a very short career, George Gershwin changed American music forever. He was one of the most beloved composers of music for Broadway. his songs and shows continue to be revived on the New York stage and in theaters around … Continue reading
The West Wing
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe West Wing is one of the most critically acclaimed television shows of all time. LIVE IN PERSON AND ON ZOOM The brainchild of Aaron Sorkin reminded us that many people who go into government do so because they care … Continue reading
The Marx Brothers
Highland Park Country Club 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park IL, IL, United StatesThe Marx Brothers were much, much better than you remember! Their humor uplifted American spirits during the Depression and established new standards for comedy. The Marx Brothers' combination of odd and unique talents, including a harp-playing mime, a Jewish comic … Continue reading
Carl Reiner
Private VenueCarl Reiner was one of the funniest men ever to appear, write for, or direct a TV episode! At 97, he was the oldest celebrity active on Twitter - and never contemplating retiring from show business! Join me for a … Continue reading
Gracie Allen – Underappreciated Comic Genius
Highland Park Country Club 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park IL, IL, United StatesGracie Allen is one of the funniest women ever to perform in American theater, radio, television, and film. And yet if I asked you to name the greatest comedienne's of all time, you would probably mention names like Lucille Ball, … Continue reading