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SUMMARY:Wedding Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: 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.\nI am so blessed and so humbled to be a licensed wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding for a lovely couple!   \nWhat do I love about officiating weddings? Whether the wedding gifts large or small\, religious or civil\, traditional or same-sex\, I love being part of a couple’s most special day. I do not do “cookie cutter” weddings – every ceremony is completely unique to the couple. Every story\, every relationship\, every family is different. It is so much fun for me to get to know the wonderful people and families whose lives are going to be changed on one special day. \nThis is one of the most joyful ceremonies anyone can experience! If you\, or someone you know\, are in need of a warm\, articulate\, thoughtful officiant for a wedding\, please email me or click here for more information.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/wedding-ceremony-a-3-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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SUMMARY:Barry's Best Of Broadway
DESCRIPTION:As a professional cultural Historian (and a self-described Broadway fanatic) I have actually seen well over 200 performances on Broadway! \nI truly love going to the theater in New York City! Accordingly\, I make several trips a year to Manhattan just to see what’s new on Broadway! In my home\, I host a Tony Awards Show party the way many men host a Super Bowl party! (I am not kidding – I cook for two days and we even get dressed up!) \nBarry’s Best Of Broadway\nI am so excited to offer an exciting new program featuring the stories and songs of some of my favorite Broadway musicals of all time. We will compare complementary shows from Broadway’s classic era (1943 – 1970) and Broadway’s modern era (1970 – 2018) \nThis allows to see how a classic like”The King And I”  relates to a modern show like  “Anastasia” \nYou will hear insider stories on each of the ten productions we will feature. In addition\, I will talk about the cultural importance of the musical and\, of course\, let you see and hear performances of some of the greatest songs from Broadway. However\, I have a very special feature that I am delighted to announce: we will have live renditions of some of the music! \nLive Music\nAs a special treat – we will have live performances of some of the songs\, performed by the amazing soloist Cameron Faith Baron. Those of you who have heard my presentation on “Hamilton” will remember Cameron Faith Baron as the absolutely amazing singer who brought down the house with her renditions of  “Burn\,” “Satisfied” and “That Would Be Enough.” Wait until you hear her sing gorgeous songs from shows like  “She Loves Me” and Carole King’s Beautiful! You are in for a treat! \nMusical\nPlease click here to register.  The program is free\, but space is limited and a waiting list is a possibility. Save yourself the stress and register now! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/barrys-best-of-broadway-2-3/
LOCATION:Cook Memorial Library\, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave\, Libertyville\, 60048\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180907T113000
DTSTAMP:20180102T150150Z
CREATED:20140629T160036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180102T150150Z
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SUMMARY:Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau - The Odd Couple Of Comedy!
DESCRIPTION:Individually\, they were two of the best screen actors of their generation. \nCollectively\,they were one of the greatest movie teams of all time! \nJack Lemmon and Walter Matthau \nLike Fred and Ginger\, Tracy and Hepburn\, Burns and Allen\, when you think of one\, you think of the other. (Click here to read about some unusual movie teams – ones that will surprise you!) Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau \neach had a stellar individual career\, both excelled at comedy and drama\, both appeared on stage and television as well as the movies.  Their off -screen personalities were as different as those we saw in the movies.  And they were best friends! \nJoin us for a fun and fast multimedia twin biography of one of the greatest movie teams of all time!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/jack-lemmon-walter-matthau-odd-couple-comedy-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180910T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180910T110000
DTSTAMP:20180912T161913Z
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SUMMARY:The Life Of Lincoln
DESCRIPTION:When Abraham Lincoln became President\, he was two years younger than George W. Bush was when he became Chief Executive! On the day he died\, Lincoln was approximately the same age Barack Obama is today. Few people realize Lincoln was so young during his difficult Presidency. In fact\, he never wore a beard until after he was elected! The Life Of Lincoln is filled with surprises\, shrouded in myths and ultimately an uplifting story of a great man \nAbraham Lincoln is our most familiar President. Any American could identify him on sight. Yet his life was surprisingly complex\, and the truth is often shrouded in myth. Lincoln scholar Barry Bradford will offer a frank\, surprising and intriguing multimedia presentation on the real man under the stove-pipe hat. Don’t miss the Life Of Lincoln!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-life-of-lincoln-2/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180914T143000
DTSTAMP:20180822T174357Z
CREATED:20180309T204610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180822T174357Z
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SUMMARY:Barry's Best Of Broadway
DESCRIPTION:As a professional cultural Historian (and a self-described Broadway fanatic) I have actually seen well over 200 performances on Broadway! \nI truly love going to the theater in New York City! Accordingly\, I make several trips a year to Manhattan just to see what’s new on Broadway! In my home\, I host a Tony Awards Show party the way many men host a Super Bowl party! (I am not kidding – I cook for two days and we even get dressed up!) \nBarry’s Best Of Broadway\nI am so excited to offer an exciting new program featuring the stories and songs of some of my favorite Broadway musicals of all time. We will compare complementary shows from Broadway’s classic era (1943 – 1970) and Broadway’s modern era (1970 – 2018) \nThis allows you to see how a classic like “The King And I”  relates to a modern show like  “Anastasia” or how “South Pacific” and “Hamilton” are related. \nYou will hear insider stories on each of the ten productions we will feature. In addition\, I will talk about the cultural importance of the musical and\, of course\, let you see and hear performances of some of the greatest songs from Broadway. However\, I have a very special feature that I am delighted to announce: we will have live renditions of some of the music! \nLive Music\nAs a very special treat – we will have live performances of some of the songs\, performed by the amazing young soloist Cameron Faith Baron. Those of you who have heard my presentation on “Hamilton” will remember Cameron Faith Baron as the absolutely amazing singer who brought down the house with her renditions of  “Burn\,” “Satisfied” and “That Would Be Enough.” Wait until you hear her sing gorgeous songs from shows like “Come From Away\,” “Waitress\,” “Anastasia\, and “Carole King’s Beautiful!”  \nSince Cameron Faith Baron is booked for a musical starting in January\, this presentation will not be repeated next year! Do not miss it! \nCOST: The price includes a delicious lunch! Therefore\, reservations are required! Contact the venue! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/barrys-best-of-broadway-a-2/
LOCATION:Niles Senior Center\, 999 Civic Center Drive\, Niles\, IL\, 60714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180915T180000
DTSTAMP:20180912T183610Z
CREATED:20160108T173629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T183610Z
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SUMMARY:Wedding Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: 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.\nI am so blessed and so humbled to be a licensed wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding for a lovely couple!   \nWhat do I love about officiating weddings? Whether the wedding gifts large or small\, religious or civil\, traditional or same-sex\, I love being part of a couple’s most special day. I do not do “cookie cutter” weddings – every ceremony is completely unique to the couple. Every story\, every relationship\, every family is different. It is so much fun for me to get to know the wonderful people and families whose lives are going to be changed on one special day. \nThis is one of the most joyful ceremonies anyone can experience! If you\, or someone you know\, are in need of a warm\, articulate\, thoughtful officiant for a wedding\, please email me or click here for more information.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/wedding/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180916T153000
DTSTAMP:20180912T185454Z
CREATED:20180124T143531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T185454Z
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SUMMARY:Tom Hanks
DESCRIPTION:If you were watching TV in 1980\, you might have noticed a curly haired 26-year-old named Tom Hanks starring in an innocuous new show about a couple of male  best friends/roommates who dressed up in drag in order to live in a women’s only residence. \nHow could we imagine the silly star of “Bosom Buddies” would go on to become of the greatest stars in the entire history of the movies? Tom Hanks’ long career has led him to be compared with the great Jimmy Stewart – and the comparison seems more accurate with each passing year. \nLike Jimmy Stewart\, Tom Hanks has starred in almost every genre of movie. Hanks has been a smash doing comedy\, (“Splash” “Big”) drama (“Saving Private Ryan\,” “The Post”) and been a leading man in romantic films (“You’ve Got Mail.” “Sleepless In Seattle) Hanks has starred in historical epics (“Sully\, Apollo 13”) and has won two Oscars amidst his five nominations. Clearly\, Tom Hanks has built a legendary career\, appearing in almost eighty films. And at only 61\, he has the potential to keep working for a long time! \nPlease join us for this great multimedia presentation on the life and career of Tom Hanks. PLEASE NOTE: This event is FREE but registration is requested! Just click here for easy online registration! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/tom-hanks-2-4/
LOCATION:Algonquin Area Public Library District\, 2600 Harnish Dr. \, lgonquin\, IL 60102
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180916T153000
DTSTAMP:20180813T025456Z
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SUMMARY:Tom Hanks
DESCRIPTION:If you were watching TV in 1980\, you might have noticed a curly haired 26-year-old named Tom Hanks starring in an innocuous new show about roommates who dressed up in drag in order to live in a women’s only residence. How could we imagine the silly star of “Bosom Buddies” would go on to become of the greatest stars in the entire history of the movies? Tom Hanks’ long career has led him to be compared with the great Jimmy Stewart – and the comparison seems more accurate with each passing year. \nLike Jimmy Stewart\, Tom Hanks has starred in almost every genre of movie. Hanks has been a smash doing comedy\, (“Splash” “Big”) drama (“Saving Private Ryan\,” “The Post”) and been a leading man in romantic films (“You’ve Got Mail.” “Sleepless In Seattle) Hanks has starred in historical epics (“Sully\, Apollo 13”) and has won two Oscars amidst his five nominations. Clearly Tom Hanks has built a legendary career\, appearing in almost eighty films. And at only 61\, he has the potential to keep working for a long time! \nPlease join us for this great multimedia presentation on the life and career of Tom Hanks. PLEASE NOTE: The event is FREE…But registration is required..please contact the venue for information and assistance! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/tom-hanks-2-3/
LOCATION:Algonquin Area Public Library District\, 2600 Harnish Dr. \, lgonquin\, IL 60102
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180917T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180917T110000
DTSTAMP:20180912T182320Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T182320Z
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SUMMARY:Movies About Lincoln - Abraham Lincoln On Film
DESCRIPTION:No American President has been portrayed on film more often than Abraham Lincoln! \nFrom the earliest days of silent movies\, Lincoln has been featured in more movies than all other Presidents combined. The most brilliant of these iconic performances can be seen in John Ford’s groundbreaking “Young Mr. Lincoln” starring Henry Fonda. Raymond Massey played Lincoln so often on stage\, movies\, and TV that George S. Kaufman famously observed: “[Raymond] Massey won’t be satisfied until he’s assassinated!” \nEven in contemporary films such as Spielberg’s “Lincoln\,” the myth of Honest Abe grows and evolves with each movie. In this insightful\, mesmerizing and nostalgic multimedia presentation\, you will see my work as a Lincoln scholar combined with my love of classic cinema!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/movies-about-lincoln/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180917T143000
DTSTAMP:20170929T163053Z
CREATED:20141109T190138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170929T163053Z
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SUMMARY:Sherman's March To The Sea - Saving America By Destroying A Rebellion
DESCRIPTION:Sherman’s March To The Sea – Saving America By Destroying A Rebellion\n No military action in the bloody Civil War was probably more controversial than Sherman’s March To The Sea. After the War\, traitors who were inclined to respect Grant and revere Lincoln were unreconstructed in their hatred of William T. Sherman. Why? The brutal\, unprecedented destruction of enormous swaths of the South hastened the end of the War and sped the end of the barbarous\,immoral and inhumane practice of the enslavement\, rape and murder of the descendants of kidnap victims. Sherman hastened the demise of that unspeakable activity. However the utter desolation of the lives and lands of so many White Southerners had a long-lasting impact on race relations and politics.  \nSherman was a complex man\, brilliant and fragile\, harsh and yet sentimental. His troops adored him\, leaders of the terrorist rebellion feared him and Abraham Lincoln recognized his invaluable patriotic service to our nation. In this fast paced and constantly fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will learn how Gen. William Sherman and his troops easily crushed the army of traitors who stood in their way – in the process making military history and helping save the republic. Add to that his friendship with General Grant\, his deep respect for President Lincoln\, his amazing life after the war – they all  make for a compelling and fascinating history presentation!   \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/shermans-march-sea-saving-america-destroying-rebellion-5-3-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Lake Forest Library\, 360 E. Deerpath Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Military History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180919T143000
DTSTAMP:20180912T183340Z
CREATED:20140318T123440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T183340Z
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SUMMARY:Paul Revere A Patriot With A Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Paul Revere A Patriot With A Purpose\nPaul Revere is a unique figure in USA history.  His name is universally known for his “Midnight Ride” yet he seems to appear out of nowhere on that day and disappear the next.  Like Rosa Parks\, he seems to be important for one day of his life which changes American History and then simply vanishes.  But like Mrs. Parks\, Paul Revere was a brave\, determined and respected leader who led a rich\, full and important life before and after his moment of fame. \nWhile Americans recall something of the drama of Paul Revere’s ride\, the details are more harrowing\, exciting and heroic than you may realize. The CIA credits Revere as organizing the first spy network to protect America! \nRevere was captured by the British and threatened with death. He escaped the clutches and rode through their lines and saved the next of John Hancock and John Adams.  Using his quick wits and unbelievable courage\, Paul Revere even managed to smuggle top-secret documents to safety under the nose of the British column! \nHow was Paul Revere a Patriot with a purpose? Come to this exciting and unexpected presentation to learn about how the amazing Paul Revere organized Boston’s resistance to a foreign occupation\, revolutionized American industry – oh\, and managed to take the midnight ride!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/paul-revere/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180920T143000
DTSTAMP:20180912T182121Z
CREATED:20180413T164519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T182121Z
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SUMMARY:Movies About Lincoln - Abraham Lincoln On Film
DESCRIPTION:No American President has been portrayed on film more often than Abraham Lincoln! \nFrom the earliest days of silent movies\, Lincoln has been featured in more movies than all other Presidents combined. The most brilliant of these iconic performances can be seen in John Ford’s groundbreaking “Young Mr. Lincoln” starring Henry Fonda. Raymond Massey played Lincoln so often on stage\, movies\, and TV that George S. Kaufman famously observed: “[Raymond] Massey won’t be satisfied until he’s assassinated!” \nEven in contemporary films such as Spielberg’s “Lincoln\,” the myth of Honest Abe grows and evolves with each movie. In this insightful\, mesmerizing and nostalgic multimedia presentation\, you will see my work as a Lincoln scholar combined with my love of classic cinema!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/movies-about-lincoln-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180924T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180924T110000
DTSTAMP:20180912T192347Z
CREATED:20140814T140147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T192347Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership\, Lincoln Style
DESCRIPTION:Learn to think like Lincoln! Leadership\, Lincoln Style\, is one of my favorite motivational speaking presentations! \nAbraham Lincoln was one of the most unique\, creative\, and imaginative men ever to be president. Lincoln’s style of interacting and relating to others\, building teams and solving problems not only allowed him to be our greatest president\, but it can inspire individuals\, groups\, and organizations to think differently\, work better\, and achieve great results. That’s Leadership Lincoln Style! \nIn this nationally acclaimed presentation\, master storyteller and presidential award-winning historian Barry Bradford shows audiences of all ages how to make use of Leadership Lincoln Style. Combining raucously funny stories with deeply moving anecdotes and intriguing insights\,  \nMotivational Speaker Barry Bradford will engage and entertain your audience as they learn how they can utilize Lincoln’s strategies to improve their personal performance\, their group performance\, and their organizational performance!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/lincoln-leadership/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Motivational
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180926T143000
DTSTAMP:20180626T211052Z
CREATED:20151105T172732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180626T211052Z
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SUMMARY:The Chicago Cubs - 1945 - 2016
DESCRIPTION:In the first half of the 20th century\, the Chicago 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 – reservations are requested!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/cubs-1945-2016-4-3/
LOCATION:Libertyville Senior Center\, 135 W. Church Street\, Libertyville\, IL\, 60048
CATEGORIES:Chicago History,Sports History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180927T143000
DTSTAMP:20180912T192049Z
CREATED:20140814T140147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T192049Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership\, Lincoln Style
DESCRIPTION:Learn to think like Lincoln! Leadership\, Lincoln Style\, is one of my favorite motivational speaking presentations! \nAbraham Lincoln was one of the most unique\, creative\, and imaginative men ever to be president. Lincoln’s style of interacting and relating to others\, building teams and solving problems not only allowed him to be our greatest president\, but it can inspire individuals\, groups\, and organizations to think differently\, work better\, and achieve great results. That’s Leadership Lincoln Style! \nIn this nationally acclaimed presentation\, master storyteller and presidential award-winning historian Barry Bradford shows audiences of all ages how to make use of Leadership Lincoln Style. Combining raucously funny stories with deeply moving anecdotes and intriguing insights\,  \nMotivational Speaker Barry Bradford will engage and entertain your audience as they learn how they can utilize Lincoln’s strategies to improve their personal performance\, their group performance\, and their organizational performance!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/leadership-lincoln-style-2-2-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Motivational
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180928T113000
DTSTAMP:20180103T155903Z
CREATED:20180103T155845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180103T155903Z
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SUMMARY:Marilyn Monroe
DESCRIPTION: It is one of the most iconic photographs ever taken: Marilyn Monroe standing over a subway grate in the summer during “The Seven Year Itch.” People who have never seen the film; in fact people who have never seen a Marilyn Monroe film immediately know who she is. \nHer fame was so great\, her life was so tempestuous\, her love affairs so notorious\, her films so great\, her sadness so profound and her death so mysterious that this multimedia presentation is mesmerizing and compelling. \nOne of the most neglected aspects of Marilyn \n  Monroe’s story is just how terrific an actress she was! Although Marilyn’s looks are what got her parts in movies\, she was a serious actress who worked hard to perfect her craft. In a career that was about one decade long\, she managed to star in some of the best films ever produced in Hollywood. We will look at her career and her immense talent. \nThis biography will also look at the private Marilyn\, her affair with John F. Kennedy\, her marriages to famous men and the controversy surrounding her tragic death. 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/7324/
LOCATION:Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center\, 100 E. Old Mill Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Irving Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Irving Berlin has often been called the most quintessentially American songwriter of all time. This is high praise for anyone – especially for an immigrant from Russia who came to America and not speaking a word of English. As with so many immigrants\, Berlin came to love this country with a deep and abiding passion. He never lost his sense of gratitude to the USA!  But Irving Berlin’s music is much more than just the unforgettable “God Bless America.”  \nOver the course of a 60-year career\, Irving Berlin wrote more than 1500 songs. While many are forgotten\, his best work stands among the best work ever written for the movies and the Broadway stage.  when Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers were dancing “Cheek to Cheek\,”  they were dancing to Irving Berlin’s music. When soldiers lamented “Oh\, How I Hate to Get up in the Morning\,” they were singing Irving Berlin. On Christian holidays\, people saying “White Christmas” or  “Easter Parade.”  I wonder how many of those people remembered that the songs were written by a Jewish man who celebrated neither Eastern or Christmas! \n The life and career of Irving Berlin\, from “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” to  “Annie Get Your Gun” is one of the most fascinating stories of American popular culture history. I can’t wait to share with you in this wonderful multimedia presentation.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/irving-berlin/
LOCATION:Highland Park Senior Center\, 1677 Old Deerfield Rd\, Highland Park\, IL\, 60035
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Wedding Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: 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.\nI am so blessed and so humbled to be a licensed wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding for a lovely couple!   \nWhat do I love about officiating weddings? Whether the wedding gifts large or small\, religious or civil\, traditional or same-sex\, I love being part of a couple’s most special day. I do not do “cookie cutter” weddings – every ceremony is completely unique to the couple. Every story\, every relationship\, every family is different. It is so much fun for me to get to know the wonderful people and families whose lives are going to be changed on one special day. \nThis is one of the most joyful ceremonies anyone can experience! If you\, or someone you know\, are in need of a warm\, articulate\, thoughtful officiant for a wedding\, please email me or click here for more information.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/wedding-ceremony-a-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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