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2020 Election Analysis
ZoomWhat just happened?? Everyone is absolutely sure to be asking that question after we see the results of the hotly contested Election of 2020! In the days following the Election of 2020 I will be offering an insightful and unique … Continue reading
Wedding Ceremony
Private VenueYou are seeing this notice because this block of time has been put aside for one of my favorite speaking opportunities! To learn more about my work as a wedding officiant, please click here. I am so blessed and so … Continue reading
Rita Hayworth – American Royalty
ZoomRita Hayworth - American Royalty The pin-up photo of Rita Hayworth hung above the bunks of World War II American soldiers, airmen and sailors and airmen all over the world. She was called "The Love Goddess" and Fred Astaire declared … Continue reading
Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis
Niles Senior Center 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, United StatesWho Killed JFK? I'll Tell You! The murder of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, shocked the nation. A suspect was quickly arrested and subsequently murdered. President Lyndon Johnson appointed a blue ribbon committee – the Warren Commission – … Continue reading
1945
ZoomJoin me in our time capsule for this amazing look back at one of the most important years in the history of the world: 1945. In 1945 World War II finally came to an end. After the deaths of both … Continue reading
Meghan Markle And Wallis Simpson – American Royalty
ZoomThe scandalous relationship between Wallis SImpson and Prince Edward led to a Royal abdication and quite nearly brought down the British Monarchy. The engagement of American actress, model and philanthropist Meghan Markle to Prince Harry of Great Britain caused many … Continue reading
American Royalty – Little Known Stories
ZoomAmerican Royalty: Little-Known Stories Today, we finish our fan-favorite presentation series on Americans who married into Royalty. Did you ever hear the amazing story of the American socialite who married the Crown Prince of Monaco and shook up the little … Continue reading
Holiday Inn The Irving Berlin Musical
Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102Come and celebrate the holidays with Holiday Inn The Irving Berlin Musical, featuring music from the incomparable Irving Berlin! "Holiday Inn" is a brand-new stage adaptation of the timeless 1942 Irving Berlin omnibus musical movie. That classic film starred Fred Astaire and … Continue reading
The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra – Part One
ZoomREGISTRATION IS CLOSED - IF YOU CANNOT GET IN THE ROOM DUE TO AN OVERFLOW, EMAIL ME AND I WILL SET A MAKEUP TIME! Frank Sinatra was one of the most charismatic and controversial American entertainers of all time. He … Continue reading
Looking Back – Looking Ahead – 2020 in Review/Predictions for 2021
Cook Memorial Library 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, United StatesThis is, without question, my most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Last year, this program sold out at every venue - so reserve your seats early!fast In early December of each year, I present a look back at … Continue reading