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Gene Kelly

Private Venue

It is one of the single most iconic moments in the history of the movies: Gene Kelly dancing with absolute joy in a rainstorm in Singing In The Rain. That unforgettable moment showcases so many things - a brilliant dancer and … Continue reading

Bob Newhart

Deerfield Public Library 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL, United States

Bob Newhart turned 93 on September 5, 2022. He is a living legend and widely regarded as one of the nicest men in Hollywood history. Two of his sitcoms became iconic and his appearances on the Tonight Show were legendary. … Continue reading

What Just Happened – January 2023 Current Events

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Once a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning  professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn "What Just Happened?" What makes this session so unique is that we will not … 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

The Life Of Robin Williams

Private Venue

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

LBJ and Civil Rights (AM)

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Lyndon Johnson is one of the most complex men I’ve had to be president. He was capable of great cruelty and insensitivity. However, as President  LBJ became a tireless champion of the poor, the marginalized, and the oppressed within the … Continue reading

LBJ and Civil Rights (PM)

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Lyndon Johnson is one of the most complex men I’ve had to be president. He was capable of great cruelty and insensitivity. However, as President  LBJ became a tireless champion of the poor, the marginalized, and the oppressed within the … Continue reading