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  • History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning

    Private Venue

     History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning Mississippi Burning: The Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting, important, and electrifying eras in American history. It had everything from a cinematic standpoint: dynamic lead characters, powerful and determined villains, mystery, mood, … Continue reading →

  • Best Movies Directed By Women

    Best Movies Directed By Women

    Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United States

    FREE, LIVE, and IN-PERSON!!! REGISTRATION LINK From 1929 to 2024, 601 movies were nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. Of those, 22 were directed by women. In this exciting, brand-new two-part multimedia presentation, we will examine all 22 fantastic … Continue reading →

  • The Beach Boys: America’s Band and Their Timeless Sound

    Oak Brook Senior Center 1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook, IL, United States

    With Brian Wilson's death on June 11, 2025, American music lost one of its most dynamic and original creators. As co-founder of the Beach Boys, Wilson was the musical genius behind the California sound, melding lush harmonies, inventive arrangements, and … Continue reading →

    $5

  • Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln

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

    Are you ready for some high energy history? When new clients ask me, "What is your best presentation?" This is the one I point them to. I have been fascinated by the assassination of Abraham Lincoln for as long as … Continue reading →

  • 1951 Time Capsule

    Step back into one of the most fascinating years of the twentieth century! In this engaging presentation, award-winning historian and speaker Barry Bradford takes audiences on a journey back to 1951, a year filled with unforgettable headlines, groundbreaking inventions, and … Continue reading →

  • John Adams – Facts Are Stubborn Things

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    John Adams was smart, brave, dedicated, brilliant - and an egotistical, vain, and easily offended man who loved his wife and his country. What a fascinating story! Adams' name is synonymous with the greatest glories of the American Revolution. No … Continue reading →

    $5.00
  • Lerner And Loewe Masterpiece - My Fair Lady

    The Musicals of Lerner & Loewe – From Brigadoon to Camelot

    Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

    Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe created some of the most beloved musicals of Broadway’s Golden Age — Brigadoon, My Fair Lady, Camelot, Paint Your Wagon, and Gigi. Together, the lyricist and composer combined witty, literate lyrics with lush, unforgettable … Continue reading →

    $10
  • Current Events Discussion Presentation

    What Just Happened – March 2026 Current Events (NSSC)

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Once a month, you can participate in a current events presentation and discussion with a twist. Award-winning  professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is unique because we will not just discuss our opinions … Continue reading →

    $5
  • Legendary Bobby Darin

    Bobby Darin: A Brilliant Career Cut Short

    Private Venue

    With the debut of the new Broadway musical Just in Time on April 23, 2025, American music is experiencing a joyful revival of one of its most dynamic stars, Bobby Darin. The show has introduced a whole new audience to … Continue reading →