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History vs. The Movies – The Bridge on the River Kwai

Syosset Public Library 225 South Oyster Bar Road, Syosset, NY, United States

The Bridge on the River Kwai  Is One of the Greatest World War II Movies. Is It Accurate? The Bridge on the River Kwai is a masterpiece of filmmaking. The story concerns British soldiers captured by the Japanese during the … Continue reading

Broadway 2022

Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

  The situation on Broadway has been very fluid with some long-running shows closing, new shows opening, and popular shows going on hiatus during outbreaks of COVID. However, Broadway audiences are being treated to some of the best plays and … Continue reading

Wedding Ceremony

Private Venue

 You 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

Wedding Ceremony

Private Venue

 You 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

Wedding Ceremony

Private Venue

 You 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

Sidney Poitier

Private Venue

Sidney Poitier is, without question, one of the greatest actors in the history of American film. Additionally, Sidney Poitier is the man who broke the color barrier in Hollywood. Like Barack Obama or Jackie Robinson, he was more than just … Continue reading

Women Writers Of Broadway Musicals

Zoom

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

Diana: Life Of The The People’s Princess

Palos Heights Public Library 12501 S. 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL, United States

Diana: Glamorous And Tragic Life Of a Princess FREE ZOOM PRESENTATION Lady Diana Spencer was the "People's Princess" beloved throughout the world for her compassion as much as for her glamour. Sweet, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten … Continue reading

M*A*S*H

Private Venue

M*A*S*H is one of the most important, influential, and intriguing television series of all time. M*A*S*H was set during the Korean War., However, the creators of M*A*S*H intended to make a statement about the ongoing war in Vietnam and war … Continue reading

Benjamin Franklin

Private Venue

 Benjamin Franklin has been called "The First American." Certainly, there is no life that can compare to his. Benjamin Franklin was one of the most successful businessmen in American history. Although Franklin started his life in poverty, he grew to … Continue reading