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  • The Life Of Robin Williams

    Niles Senior Center 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, United States

    The Life Of Robin Williams Robin Williams was one of the funniest comedians of all time.  His improvisational skills were almost other-worldly!  Yet behind the comic persona lay a complex man- intensely charitable and compassionate, but plagued by insecurity, battling addictions and … Continue reading

  • Best Actresses To Never Win An Oscar!

    Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

    The Oscars are designed to recognize the greatest achievements in the movies. But as you will see in this unique multimedia presentation, laden with film clips, Oscar has snowed some of the group rate as performers in cinema history! This … Continue reading

  • The History Of Santa Claus!

    Vernon Township Senior Center 16652 North Buffalo Grove Road,, Prairie View, IL, United States

    Come and learn the fascinating history of Santa! Who doesn't love Santa Claus? Although Santa's origins can be traced to a religious figure (Saint Nicholas) in Christian lore, over the years Santa Claus has morphed into a universally recognized symbol of kindness, … Continue reading

  • Singing In The Rain Broadway and Hollywood

    Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102

    "Singin' In The Rain" has been called "the very  best movie never to win a single Oscar! It is not only one of the greatest musical ever made - it is one of the greatest movies of any kind!  Click … Continue reading

  • The History Of Santa Claus!

    Cook Memorial Library 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, United States

    What a great evening this will be! You will enjoy a fascinating presentation in which you will learn the fascinating history of Santa Claus! Who doesn't love Santa Claus? Although Santa's origins can actually be traced to a religious figure (Saint … Continue reading

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

    Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

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