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Watergate Part Two
ZoomHistory Vs. The Movies: Watergate Watergate Part Two Watergate was the largest and most frightening presidential scandal. In the second part of this two-part multimedia presentation, we will look at the roots of the crime and Richard Nixon's Administration's desperate … Continue reading
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Private VenueJoin us on Tuesday, July 9th at 6:30 PM for a fast, fun, and fascinating multimedia presentation celebrating the legendary Brian Stokes Mitchell! Whether you're a Broadway aficionado or new to his extraordinary talent, this event promises to be an … Continue reading
The Best Losing Presidential Candidates
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe Best Losing Presidential Candidates What do Adlai Stevenson, George McGovern, Daniel Webster, and Wendell Willkie have in common? Each ran for President and lost. In some cases, more than once! And each was an outstanding man who might well … 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
History Vs. The Movies – Capote and In Cold Blood
ZoomClick Here To Read About "In Cold Blood" On a quiet Monday in November 1969, Truman Capote was sitting in his apartment in Manhattan, reading page 39 of the New York Times, where he found the following 300-word account of … Continue reading
The History Of CBS
Private VenueThe history of CBS offers a panorama of American popular culture in both the 20th and 21st centuries. CBS had long been known as the premier broadcasting network. Founded by William Paley, from its earliest days, CPS prided itself earliest … Continue reading
The Legacy Of Watergate – 50 Years Later
Indian Trails Public Library 355 Schoenbeck Rd, Wheeling, IL, United StatesThe worst Presidential scandal of all time is a tale of vanity and venality, hubris and pettiness. The discovery of the so-called "third-rate burglary" unraveled a conspiracy of immense proportions to subvert the American Constitution. In this fascinating multimedia … 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
What Just Happened – August 2024 Current Events
ZoomOnce 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?” This session is so unique because we will not just talk … Continue reading
1974 – America 50 Years Ago
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesOur popular “Time Capsule.” programs return with this brand new entry: “1974 - America 50 Years Ago. Each program will take you deep into American life during the year in question. We will look at the famous people who were … Continue reading