BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Speaking For A Change - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Speaking For A Change X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://barrybradford.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Speaking For A Change REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180503T143000 DTSTAMP:20180503T132912Z CREATED:20180503T132433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180503T132912Z UID:7527-1525352400-1525357800@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Cole Porter - Risque Master Of American Music DESCRIPTION:Cole Porter is one of the greatest songwriters in American history. His melodies were sublime. His lyrics were clever\, witty\, sophisticated\, original and naughty. Cole Porter was the ultimate European oriented sophisticate – yet he was born in tiny Peru\, Indiana! \nThe list of songs written by Porter includes some of the greatest entries in the great American Songbook!  Consider: \nLET’S DO IT (LET’S FALL IN LOVE) (1928) \n NIGHT AND DAY (1932) \nANYTHING GOES (1934) \n DON’T FENCE ME IN (1934) \nI GET A KICK OUT OF YOU (1934) \nBEGIN THE BEGUINE (1935) \n I’VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN (1936) \nIT’S DE-LOVELY (1936) \nPorter’s legacy was further assured by brilliant Broadway shows like “Kiss Me Kate” and “Can-Can.” But beneath the surface of this bon-vivant lay a tortured soul. Cole Porter lived in both psychic and physical pain much of his life. His life story\, his personality and his unforgettable music combine for a memorable multimedia presentation! URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/cole-porter/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:Cultural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Cole-Porter-Time-Magazine.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180504T113000 DTSTAMP:20230130T165344Z CREATED:20150104T202124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T165344Z UID:7278-1525428000-1525433400@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:The Mafia Battle For New York DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Mafia And The Battle For New York \nFrom the Godfather to the Sopranos\, from Capone to Boardwalk Empire\, America is fascinated with the Mafia. And the story of the Mafia wars for the control of New York City is among the most fascinating stories in American History. \nThe Mafia’s roots were in an extortion gang called The Black Hand. They terrorized Enrico Caruso and lured an American policeman\, Joseph Petrosino\, to his death in Italy. (Click here to read this amazing story.) \n \nAfter a series of bloody wars that dominated the headlines and provided fodder for dozens of movies\, Lucky Luciano consolidated power\, arranged for the drug trade\, and formed a national board of directors for the Mafia! Among the fascinating personalities covered in this fascinating multimedia presentation are Meyer Lanky\, Al Capone\, Frank Costello\, Nucky Thompson\, and many others – you will be amazed at how organized crime became one of the biggest businesses in America. \nPLEASE NOTE: \nCost: : $7 Members/$12 Guests Price includes lunch \n\n\n\nPrice without lunch: $4/$8 URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/mafia-battle-new-york-2-2-2-2-2/ LOCATION:Arlington Heights Senior Center\, 1801 W. Central Road\, Arlington Heights\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/image-141.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180506T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180506T153000 DTSTAMP:20180101T163442Z CREATED:20150827T140750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180101T163442Z UID:7258-1525615200-1525620600@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Queen Elizabeth DESCRIPTION:At this writing\, Queen Elizabeth is the longest reigning monarch in the world. A shy young girl when she ascended the throne\, she saw her uncle abdicate the throne and advocate pro-German views in the years leading up to World War II. She watched as her father struggled to overcome a speech impediment and then work tirelessly to inspire the British people during the Second World War. His death at a young age propelled and unprepared and timid girl to the most important throne in Europe. \nQueen Elizabeth’s 50 year reign has seen an enormous changes to the British monarchy\, the nation she serves and to the world at large. We will examine how Queen Elizabeth has grown in the job despite major stumbles including her epic mishandling of the sudden\, tragic death of Princess Diana. Her unparalleled life give us great insight into the changes brought about by a rapidly changing world in the wake of World War II. \n  URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/queen-elizabeth-a-2/ LOCATION:Vernon Area Public Library\, 300 Olde Half Day Road\, Lincolnshire\, IL\, 60069 CATEGORIES:British History,Women's History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/queenelizabethii.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180506T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180506T153000 DTSTAMP:20171206T154003Z CREATED:20150831T140950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171206T154003Z UID:7221-1525615200-1525620600@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Diana: Life And Death Of The People's Princess DESCRIPTION:Diana: Glamorous And Tragic Life And Death Of a Princess\n She was the “People’s Princess” beloved for her compassion as much as for her glamour. \nSweet\, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she caught the eye of Prince Charles\, heir to the throne of Great Britain. At first\, to the public\, her story seemed like a fairytale. A pretty young girl had been plucked out of obscurity to marry the dashing Prince. But the truth of Diana’s private life was very\, very different from the public perception.   \nIn 1981\, an estimated 750 million people around the world watched the 20-year-old Diana marry her Prince amidst all the pomp and circumstance of the British Empire. But barely more than 10 years later she was bitterly divorced with two children\, suffering from severe depression and eating disorders\, brought out on by the realization that her cool and diffident husband had been having an affair with a long time girlfriend. \nAfter Princess Diana’s ugly public divorce\, she became an outcast from the British Royal family. Despite that\, she became even more beloved by the British public! She was seen as an affectionate and doting mother\, an icon of fashion style\, and most importantly as a tireless champion for humanitarian causes. Diana met with Mother Teresa in an effort to bring attention to the global aid epidemic. She risked her life to try and read war zones of the scourge of land mines. \nWherever she went\, whatever she did and whomever she dated\, Diana’s her every move was followed by the insatiable British press. They detailed DIana’s every date\, every vacation\, and every outfit. \nWhen Princess Diana died in a horrible car crash she was mourned by the world. Diana’s unexpected life\, veering between glamour and tragedy and her sudden and controversial death make for an unforgettable story. \n  \nPLEASE NOTE: This event is free\, but space is limited!  Please reserve your spot in advance! URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/diana-vapl/ LOCATION:Vernon Area Public Library\, 300 Olde Half Day Road\, Lincolnshire\, IL\, 60069 CATEGORIES:British History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/princess-diana.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180509T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180509T140000 DTSTAMP:20180127T180110Z CREATED:20151105T172732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180127T180110Z UID:7399-1525865400-1525874400@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:The Chicago Cubs - 1945 - 2016 DESCRIPTION:In the first half of the 20th century\, the Cubs were one of the mightiest teams in all of baseball – a perennial pennant contender despite not winning the World Series since 1908. \nThe second half of baseball’s 20th century entrenched an indelible phrase in America’s national consciousness:  The Chicago Cubs were “lovable losers.” Despite having some absolutely great players – Ernie Banks\, Ron Santo\, Billy Williams\, Fergie Jenkins\, Greg Maddux\, Mark Grace\, Ryne Sandberg\, Kerry Wood\, Carlos Zambrano\, and Sammy Sosa – the Cubs rarely reached the postseason. More commonly\, they mostly endured one long losing season after another long losing season.  Empty bleachers\, a crumbling  Wrigley Field\, cheap ownership and terrible trades became the lasting hallmarks of the once mighty Chicago Cubs. Even when the Cubs would field occasionally field a strong\, competitive team and begin to make a promising  postseason run\, something always seemed to go wrong. The Cubs were still “lovable losers.” \nIn 1969\, a black cat running in front of Ron Santo  seemed to symbolize the utter futility of the Cubs.A normally sure handed first baseman let a ball go by him and the postseason was lost. A hapless fan wearing headphones reached for a foul ball and our World Series hopes were dashed. On and on it went. And then came 2015!  The arrival of some of the most talented prospects in baseball history created a team that was fun\, exciting and competitive. In 2016\, the Cubs finally won the World Series! \nThe long\, slow\, march of the Cubs – from the cheapness and racism of the Wrigley years\, to the boredom and inactivity of the years of ownership by the Chicago Tribune and by Sam Zell have given way to a unique feeling of hopefulness on the part of Cub fans.  A robust ownership team brought in the financial resources and personnel necessary to begin turning the Cubs into a perennial contender once again. In this multimedia presentation\, filled  with fabulous film clips\, amazing anecdotes\, and nostalgic photos\, we will trace  the confounding  Chicago Cubs from 1945 to 2016. \n  \nPlease note – This is a special event and you are invited! \nPlease join Wintrust Platinum Adventures for the presentation AND lunch! Lunch includes a house salad\, rolls\, and your choice of entrée: oven roasted chicken\, baked ziti\, or tilapia filet. For dessert\, a sundae that is sure to delight! You won’t want to miss this “out of the park” event!  \nCOST: PLATINUM ADVENTURES MEMBERS $38 | NON-MEMBERS $44.  \nADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Please Contact Allison Stewart – the information is below! URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/cubs-1945-2016-3/ LOCATION:Highland Park Country Club\, 1201 Park Avenue West\, Highland Park IL\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Chicago History,Sports History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/71m5W-jEBYL._SY355_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wintrust Platinum Adventires":MAILTO:astewart@wintrust.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180510T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180510T143000 DTSTAMP:20180510T005405Z CREATED:20180510T005405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180510T005405Z UID:7548-1525957200-1525962600@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Ernie Pyle - The Voice Of G.I. Joe DESCRIPTION:Ernie Pyle was one of the greatest reporters in American history. after writing one of the most popular and widely published newspaper columns in the USA\, he became the voice of the average infantry soldier during World War II. In this role\, Ernie Pyle became legendary. \nThe Second World War was covered by a number of brilliant journalists. Edward R. Murrow broadcast brilliantly from the rooftops of London\, William L. Shirer personally witnessed the entry of Hitler into Austria and Walter Cronkite tirelessly covered the War for the United Press. Each filed memorable reports that helped Americans better understand the War. \nMeanwhile\, Ernie Pyle carved out an unforgettable niche for himself. Instead of covering the “big picture” of the War\, Pyle traveled alongside the infantry. He became what we today would call an embedded journalist. Marching alongside the average G.I. Joe – a term he helped popularize – Ernie Pyle reported the “little picture.” He recorded the daily gripes and fears and small moments of humor encountered by the foot soldiers marching through Italy and then Germany. Millions of Americans read his column every day. His prose was crisp and observant and caring and sardonic. \nWhen the War ended in Europe\, Ernie Pyle went to join the forces preparing to invade Japan. On Okinawa\, Ernie Pyle was killed by a sniper. The grief felt by his millions of readers and the entire Army was all but immeasurable. Tributes flowed from the President\, from the leaders of the American military and from journalists around the world. Perhaps the simple plaque erected by the soldiers who had marched alongside him would have been his favorite memorial. It read: \nAt this spot \nThe 77th Infantry Division  \nLost a buddy. \nERNIE PYLE. \n18 April 1945 \nTo this day\, Ernie Pyle’s unique life\, unforgettable writing\, and tragic death place him in the pantheon of great correspondents. The School Of Journalism at Indiana University is named for Ernie Pyle and a number of books and a movie have helped keep his memory alive. Even Snoopy would regularly hist a can of K-Rations on the anniversary of Ernie Pyle’s death on the island of Okinawa. \nPlease join me for a unique and powerful multimedia presentation! URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/ernie-pyle/ LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093 CATEGORIES:Military History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Ernie-Pyle-Cigarette.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180511T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180511T143000 DTSTAMP:20180127T175153Z CREATED:20140601T124121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180127T175153Z UID:7403-1526043600-1526049000@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:The Rat Pack - Icons Of Cool DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe Rat Pack – Frank Sinatra\, Sammy Davis Junior\, Dean Martin\, Peter Lawford\, and Joey Bishop – were the embodiment of cool for a short period of time in at the end of 1950s and into the very early 1960s. Their hipster talk\, bravado\, machismo and libertine lifestyle were an enormous influence on their times. Although the five of them were only together as a group for relatively short period of time\, their influence far outlasts their duration. Film clips\, anecdotes\, amazing stories and fiery personalities come together to make an unforgettable presentation! \nBonus!\, Click here to read the fascinating story of how Frank Sinatra became a champion of Civil Right! \nIn this fun\, fascinating and fast moving multimedia presentation\, we will look at the individual history and collective importance of the members of the Rat Pack. Each of these men has a compelling story – and collectively their cultural impact has never been equalled.  \nPLEASE NOTE: Registration is Required – But Easy!  Please Contact The Venue! \n  URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/rat-pack-icons-cool-2-2/ LOCATION:Mallinckrodt College of the North Shore\, 1041 RDG RD\, WILMETTE IL \,60091 CATEGORIES:Cultural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/iu-7.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180511T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180511T143000 DTSTAMP:20180123T144019Z CREATED:20141012T193427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180123T144019Z UID:7376-1526043600-1526049000@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Al Capone - Master Of The Mob DESCRIPTION:Organized crime came in with a bang – literally – with the rise of prohibition. And no city was more under the control of the mob than Chicago. This exciting look at the rise of the Chicago mob in the early days culminating with Al Capone finishes with a fascinating look at how Sam Giancana changed the Syndicate in Chicago from a group of bootlegging dogs to an international powerhouse that influenced American presidential elections and American foreign-policy. We’ll examine how ethnic neighborhoods\, Chicago city politics and the Kennedy administration all played into the tremendous influence of organized crime in Chicago. \nAl Capone was one of the most famous gangsters in American History.  Unlike many organized crime leaders\, he did little to hide his identity. He was seen at Wrigley Field chatting with star catcher Gabby Hartnett. \nGabby Hartnett Chats With Al Capone \nhosting soup kitchens for the unemployed and even appearing on the cover of Time Magazine. \nThe true story of Capone’s rise and fall is complex and unexpected. He began a hoodlum in Brooklyn\, working for Frankie Yale\, the first man to begin organizing the mob in New York. Capone moved to Chicago to assist Frankie Torrio\, second in command of the Chicago mob.  With ferocity and force\, Capone would come to head the Chicago outfit – before a meek bookkeeper and the tax laws brought him down! \n  \nGreat news!  This program is open to the public and free!  Contact the venue ahead of time to reserve a seat! \n  URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/al-capone-2/ LOCATION:Mallinckrodt College of the North Shore\, 1041 RDG RD\, WILMETTE IL \,60091 CATEGORIES:American History,Economic History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Al-Capone-9237536-2-402.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180514T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180514T103000 DTSTAMP:20180101T222222Z CREATED:20150831T140950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180101T222222Z UID:7276-1526290200-1526293800@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Diana: Life And Death Of The People's Princess DESCRIPTION:Diana: Glamorous And Tragic Life And Death Of a Princess\n She was the “People’s Princess” beloved for her compassion as much as for her glamour. \nSweet\, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she caught the eye of Prince Charles\, heir to the throne of Great Britain. At first\, to the public\, her story seemed like a fairytale. A pretty young girl had been plucked out of obscurity to marry the dashing Prince. But the truth of Diana’s private life was very\, very different from the public perception.   \nIn 1981\, an estimated 750 million people around the world watched the 20-year-old Diana marry her Prince amidst all the pomp and circumstance of the British Empire. But barely more than 10 years later she was bitterly divorced with two children\, suffering from severe depression and eating disorders\, brought out on by the realization that her cool and diffident husband had been having an affair with a long time girlfriend. \nAfter Princess Diana’s ugly public divorce\, she became an outcast from the British Royal family. Despite that\, she became even more beloved by the British public! She was seen as an affectionate and doting mother\, an icon of fashion style\, and most importantly as a tireless champion for humanitarian causes. Diana met with Mother Teresa in an effort to bring attention to the global aid epidemic. She risked her life to try and read war zones of the scourge of land mines. \nWherever she went\, whatever she did and whomever she dated\, Diana’s her every move was followed by the insatiable British press. They detailed DIana’s every date\, every vacation\, and every outfit. \nWhen Princess Diana died in a horrible car crash she was mourned by the world. Diana’s unexpected life\, veering between glamour and tragedy and her sudden and controversial death make for an unforgettable story. \n  \n  URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/diana-vapl-3/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:British History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/princess-diana.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180514T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180514T203000 DTSTAMP:20171215T211414Z CREATED:20150525T171208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171215T211414Z UID:7185-1526324400-1526329800@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Richard J. To Rahm: Modern Mayors Of Chicago DESCRIPTION:For two tumultuous decades\, Richard J Daley was indisputably the all powerful mayor of the city of Chicago. From 1955 until 1976\, his name was synonymous with “The City That Works.” At times\, it seemed as if he would be mayor for ever. When he died very suddenly\, the city was shocked to learn that there was no clear-cut successor outlined in city ordinances! For a full week\, it was not clear from either a legal or a political standpoint who actually had succeeded him as mayor. \n  \nIn this fascinating and unique multimedia series\, we will look at the colorful\, charismatic\, controversial men and woman who served as mayor of Chicago after the death of  long time Mayor Richard J Daley. Jane Byrne was the first woman to be mayor but her quirky personality undercut her idiosyncratic efforts at political reform. Chicago’s first African-American mayor\, Harold Washington was initially elected by a bitterly divided electorate. Despite ongoing battles with the obstinate City Council\, he then won a crushing reelection victory. Washington’s attempts to change the way Chicago does business ended abruptly with his death in office early in his second term. Richard M Daley wanted to move Chicago into becoming a technological city as opposed to an industrial mecca. Although he served as mayor longer than his father\, the constant controversies\, scandals\, and arrests of his allies marred the legacy of a mayor who rebuilt Chicago’s image. \nRichard M. Daley served as mayor even longer than his father did!  The significant accomplishments of his first two terms were obscured by a growing number of serious scandals during the later years of his reign. \nWith Mayor Rahm Emanuel under fire\, facing calls to resign\, it is fascinating to look at the varied life stories\, unique elections and mixed records of the men and woman who have guided Chicago since the death of Richard J. Daley. URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/richard-rahm/ LOCATION:Fremont Public Library\, 1170 N. Midlothian Road\, Mundelein\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Political History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/1055221551.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180521T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180521T170000 DTSTAMP:20170929T160649Z CREATED:20170929T160649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170929T160649Z UID:7167-1526889600-1526922000@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Dorothy Kilgallen DESCRIPTION:Dorothy Kilgallen is best remembered today as a somewhat flinty regular panelist on the game show\, “I’ve Got a Secret.”  \nHowever\,  this groundbreaking woman was a pioneer in journalism. And her role in attacking the conclusions of the Warren Commission became in enormously important and highly controversial as Americans began to question the conclusion that Lee Harvey Oswald was the lone assassin of Pres. Kennedy! \nDorothy Kilgallen  was the first woman in America ever to be a full-time murder reporter. She broke numerous major scoops andoften  made national headlines with her fearless coverage of criminal trials. \nWhen Dorothy Kilgallen learned that a male newspaper reporter was going to try to break the record for the fastest trip around the world\, Dorothy Kilgallen  decided to challenge him to a race. Her exploits not only made her famous but were even fictionalized in a movie!  \nThis fame led her to New York and a position as both a serious reporter and a catty gossip columnist covering Broadway. Her unique career led her into a major feud with Frank Sinatra\, put her in a position to break open the Sam Shepard murder case and  break the story of Marilyn Monroe’s affair with Pres. John F. Kennedy. \nDorothy Kilgallen  became the first mainstream newspaper Porter in the country to question the Warren Commission. She endlessly attacked them\, always hinting that she knew more than she was saying at the moment. When she died under very mysterious circumstances\, many people concluded that she was murdered to shut her up about what she knew about the assassination of JFK. \nIn this fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will learn the unexpected\, unparalleled and definitely unique story of the life and death of an amazing woman. URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/dorothy-kilgallen/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Women's History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/dorothy-kilgallen-home4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180522T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180522T143000 DTSTAMP:20180521T143304Z CREATED:20180503T132433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180521T143304Z UID:7567-1526994000-1526999400@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Cole Porter - Risque Master Of American Music DESCRIPTION:Cole Porter is one of the greatest songwriters in American history. His melodies were sublime. His lyrics were clever\, witty\, sophisticated\, original and naughty. Cole Porter was the ultimate European oriented sophisticate – yet he was born in tiny Peru\, Indiana! \nThe list of songs written by Porter includes some of the greatest entries in the great American Songbook!  Consider: \nLET’S DO IT (LET’S FALL IN LOVE) (1928) \n NIGHT AND DAY (1932) \nANYTHING GOES (1934) \n DON’T FENCE ME IN (1934) \nI GET A KICK OUT OF YOU (1934) \nBEGIN THE BEGUINE (1935) \n I’VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN (1936) \nIT’S DE-LOVELY (1936) \nPorter’s legacy was further assured by brilliant Broadway shows like “Kiss Me Kate” and “Can-Can.” But beneath the surface of this bon-vivant lay a tortured soul. Cole Porter lived in both psychic and physical pain much of his life. His life story\, his personality and his unforgettable music combine for a memorable multimedia presentation! URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/cole-porter-4/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:Cultural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Cole-Porter-Time-Magazine.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180523T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180523T143000 DTSTAMP:20180521T143916Z CREATED:20140318T144310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180521T143916Z UID:7571-1527080400-1527085800@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:The Declaration of Independence – America's Purpose Statement DESCRIPTION:Signing Of The Declaration Of Independence \nThe Declaration Of Independence – America’s Purpose Statement\nIt was a moment that changed the history of the world forever. Throughout recorded time\, there had been innumerable revolutions\, revolts\, and separatist movements. But never had such a group of educated men decided to place the context of their revolution in the scope of human rights and do so with a written document that inspires people to this day. The bold committee that drafted the Declaration of Independence\, primarily Thomas Jefferson\, Benjamin Franklin and John Adams understood that the Revolution was about something more profound than simply political rights or taxation. They understood the importance of the moment.  Drawing on the natural rights of men\, they made the American Revolution a struggle for the concepts of equality and democracy. The Founding Fathers saw a higher purpose for their actions. With a major American city under siege and occupied by foreign soldiers their very lives were on the line. \nYet the Continental Congress stood their ground by approving a document that contained the most important sentence ever written by an American.  The thrilling events that led to the Declaration of Independence and its actual meaning and influence on America will come to life in this exciting multimedia presentation. \nWe will focus on the importance of the Declaration of Independence. We will see how it has inspired and motivated generations of Americans.  In addition\, we will see how Abraham Lincoln elevated it in the minds of the American people. URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/declaration-independence-americas-purpose-statement-3/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:American History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Unknown1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180525T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180525T113000 DTSTAMP:20180523T163613Z CREATED:20170315T165404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T163613Z UID:7313-1527242400-1527247800@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:The King And I DESCRIPTION:“The King and ” is one of the most beloved musicals of all time. The gorgeous music\, sumptuous sets\, phenomenal costumes and a fascinating storyline all combine to make The King and I a musical that has had decades of popularity on the Broadway stage and as a major movie musical. The most recent Broadway revival\, stage to perfection by Lincoln Center and pictured above\, was a critical and popular smash.It won the Tony Award for Best Revival Of A Musical. This is the revival that is coming to the Broadway in Chicago series. \nIn this unique\, brand new multimedia presentation\, we will look at the true story behind “The King and I.”  There actually was a British schoolteacher named Anna Owens who went to Siam (as it was then called) in the mid-1800s to teach the children of the King.  As you will see\, the Broadway and Hollywood musical versions take great liberties with the true story. While we love the music\, costumes\, songs\, and sets\, “The King and I” is actually banned and despised throughout Thailand today! We will look at all of that and so much more\, including clips from all the different movie versions of the story. This is a presentation you simply will not want to miss! \nWe will trace the Broadway productions\, featuring the glorious revival which will be appearing at Broadway in Chicago. \nBONUS! Click here to read about the real-life Anna! URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-king-and-i-lf/ LOCATION:Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center\, 100 E. Old Mill Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/king-and-i-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180530T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180530T120000 DTSTAMP:20180123T212815Z CREATED:20160303T164918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180123T212815Z UID:7388-1527676200-1527681600@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Jimmy Stewart - Icon on Film And American Hero DESCRIPTION:Jimmy Stewart  was one of the greatest and most popular American actors of all time.  From 1935 – 1991  he appeared in over 90 beings and television shows. His name alone drew people into theaters. Stewart’s amazing range  has never fully been equaled. He was a star of both Westerns and screwball comedies\, Hitchcock dramas and classic romance films. No matter what the role\, Jimmy Stewart’s talent\, commitment\, and decency shown through. This fast-moving\, incisive multimedia biography will certainly highlight some of his greatest films.  We will only be able to talk about a sampling of his career because the sheer number of great movies made by Jimmy Stewart is amazing. Consider just these 10: \nIt’s a Wonderful Life \nMr. Smith Goes to Washington \nThe Man Who Shot Liberty Valance \nThe Philadelphia Story \nYou Can’t Take It with You \nThe Man Who Knew Too Much \nAnatomy of a Murder \nRear Window \nVertigo \nHarvey \nOur presentation will not just cover Jimmy Stewart’s  phenomenal film career. \nWe will also look at Jimmy Stewart’s heroic service in the Army Air Corps as a pilot during World War II.  At first\, Stewart was concerned that his celebrity status would relegate him to promotional appearances and goodwill tours. As an experienced pilot\, he wanted to serve his country in active combat. Although he entered the service as an enlistee\, he was eventually promoted to brigadier general! James Stewart served bravely often flying combat missions in the most dangerous situations.  He won many awards from the military and later became a lifelong spokesman for the Air Force. We will look at his heroic service and also at the enormous physical and emotional toll it took on him. \nSmall town boy turned movie star and war hero. Frank Capra could not have scripted it better!  You are you to enjoy this presentation! \nPLEASE NOTE: Registration is required – please contact the venue! \n  URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/jimmy-stewart-1-2/ LOCATION:Niles Senior Center\, 999 Civic Center Drive\, Niles\, IL\, 60714\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Military History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Its-A-Wonderful-Life1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR