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SUMMARY:Best Actors Never to Win an Oscar
DESCRIPTION:America has been in love with the movies for over 100 years. And every year the race for the Oscar is closely watched by movie fans around the world. Winning the Academy award connotes something special in the history of film. Movie buffs debate the winners and losers\, the snubs and the surprises.  But since the 1920s\, the Academy Awards have built a long historical record that we can examine. And that record definitely contains some extremely surprising omissions.   In this fun and fast multimedia presentation\, we will look at which highly regarded actors \nPeter O’Toole As Alan Swan in “My Favorite Year \nhave never won the Academy award. We will not be considering one specific film performance but\, rather\, the larger question of why a great body of work never yielded an Oscar. How did great actors from Hollywood’s golden past such as Peter O’Toole\, Cary Grant\, & Richard Burton never win an Oscar? And how has the Academy award escaped actors working today such as  Leonardo DiCaprio\, Johnny Depp\, and Harrison Ford who have made some of the most highly acclaimed films ever? Don’t miss this fun presentation! 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/best-actors-no-oscar/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190204T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190204T110000
DTSTAMP:20190111T153256Z
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SUMMARY:Rita Hayworth - American Royalty
DESCRIPTION:Rita Hayworth – American Royalty\nThe pin-up photo of Rita Hayworth hung above the bunks of World War II American soldiers\, airmen and sailors and airmen all over the world. She was called “The Love Goddess” and Fred Astaire declared her his best dance partner. In the 1940s\, Rita Hayworth was one of the most popular movie stars of her time. \nAt the height of her fame\, she married two of the most famous men in the world. First\, she accepted a proposal from the brilliant Orson Welles. They seemed like the ultimate Hollywood gamor/power couple. After that marriage failed\, “The Love Goddess was wooed and pursued by one of the world’s wealthiest and most famous prines: the fabled Aly Khan. \nThe marriage of Hollywood’s sexiest star and the glamorous Muslim playboy\, socialite\, womanizer\, racehorse owner and jockey was a source of endless fascination by the press and public. It ended unhappily\, with offers of bribes\, threats of kidnapping and back-and-forth rancor in newspapers all around the globe. \nRita Hayworth returned to film\, but her career evaporated in a haze of alcaholism and strange personality swings. The latter were finally diagnosed as the little known malady called Alzheimer’s Disease. \nIn this multimedia presentation we will celebrate the terrific talent of Rita Hayworth as seen in her classic movies. We will also explore the strange\, unexpected and often sad story of the private life of the glamorous “Love Goddess\,” the remarkable Rita Hayworth
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/rita-hayworth-american-royalty-2/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190208T133000
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SUMMARY:Chicago's Best Broadway - 2019
DESCRIPTION: Each year\, this Cultural Historian (and self-described Broadway nerd) offers a dynamic program looking at some of the best Broadway musicals that will be playing in the Chicagoland area this year!   \nEvery year brings a new crop of delights to Broadway lovers living in the Chicago area! This year’s multimedia presentation will emphasize some of my favorite shows at Broadway In Chicago\, Drury Lane\, Marriott Lincolnshire and more during the 2019 theater season. \n Highlighted musicals will include the uplifting\, unique and very beautiful “Come From Away\,” and the powerful “Dear Evan Hansen\,” which are both playing through Broadway in Chicago. \nWe will also take a look at a personal favorite\,  “Something Rotten\,” a hilarious comedy (pictured above) that will be featured at Marriott. Bonus! Click here to read my review) Other shows include the sublime “An American In Paris” (Drury Lane) and “The Bridges Of Madison County” at Theo Ubique. \nCan’t wait to share my passion for these great Broadway Musicals with you! \nPlease note – this program is very popular\, and seats fill quickly! Please register today!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/chicagos-best-broadway-2019-2/
LOCATION:Highland Park Senior Center\, 1677 Old Deerfield Rd\, Highland Park\, IL\, 60035
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190211T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190211T110000
DTSTAMP:20190205T233052Z
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SUMMARY:Wallis Simpson (American Royalty Series)
DESCRIPTION:The King of England abdicated his throne in order to be with “the woman I love.” Some people see it as the most romantic gestures in history. Others see his marriage to a twice divorceed\, promiscuous woman from Baltimore as the symptom of a weak man under the spell of a domineering woman who shared his passion for drinking\, luxury and the high life.  \nWallis Simpson is a complicated woman whose life is shrouded in controversy. As an American who marrieed into the British royal family\, she was an object of both admiration and derision. Certainly her role in leading to a Constitutional crisis in Great Britain is one of the most unique stories in English history! \nIn this fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will look at the unusual personal  history of Wallis Simpson before she met the future King Edward. Then we’ll look at the oddly compelling relationship between the lightweight King and the aspirational divorcee from Maryland.  \nThe story will captivate you as we examine how the relationship between Edward and Wallis opened a chain of events that would unexpectedly bring Elizabeth into position to become the future Queen of England. And we will delve deeply into how their support of Hitler caused them to become pariahs and exiles!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/wallis-simpson/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:British History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190212T140000
DTSTAMP:20181226T170144Z
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SUMMARY:Women Who Have Run For President
DESCRIPTION:What do Victoria Woodhull\, Gracie Allen\, Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Dole have in common?  \nThey are among the amazing and fascinating women who have run for President!  We now see the election of a woman as President is not a mater of ‘if’ – it is simply a matter of ‘when’ and who! \nIn this unique\, fast moving and thought provoking presentation\, national award winning public speaker and historian Barry Bradford will share the phenomonal stories of the women who blazed the way for a sea change in the political process . t won’t be Hillary Clinton\, but iIncluded om the presentation be a prediction of who will be the 1st woman to be elected president! It may happen as soon as the Election of 2020! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/women-run-president-2019/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History,Women's History
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SUMMARY:Grace Kelly - American Royalty
DESCRIPTION:Grace Kelly American Royalty \nGrace Kellyhad a short\, luminous and wonderful career as a movie star. She starred alngside some of the most famous leading men of her time\, including Gary Cooper\, (High Noon) WIlliam Holden\, (The Country Girl\, for which she won the Oscar) Cary Grant (To Catch a Thief) Jimmy Stewart (Rear Window) Clark Gable\,\, (Mogambo) and Frank Sinatra (High Scoiety). \nTo one and all\, Grace Kelly was referred to as “Hollywood Royalty. She had the carriage\, poise and looks of a  princess/ And then\, perhaps ordianed by fate\, the glamorous movie queen became a real life princess! \nThe wedding of Grace Kelly to handsome and dashing Prince Ranier of Monaco  was one \nof the biggest media events of the twentieth century. The spectacular marriage ceremony was followed by a new career – as an American who had become royalty.  \nGrace Kelly was adored by the people of Monaco as she devoted herself to charitable work and the duties as a royal princess and loving mother. Her tragic death shocked the world. The people of Monaco still mourn her\, as do classic film fans around the world. \nDon’t miss Grace Kelly American Royalty! This is truly an  extraordinary life story!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/grace-kelly-american-royalty-2/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190218T143000
DTSTAMP:20190103T163242Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T163242Z
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SUMMARY:Harding And Coolidge - Republican Presidents Of The 1920s
DESCRIPTION:After  World War I ended\, America turned away from the liberal progressive era of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson and made a sharp turn toward conservatism. In 1920\, the Republicans nominated for president Warren G Harding\, an amiable Sen. from Ohio who promised “A return to normalcy.” For eight years the Republicans controlled the presidency\, Congress\, and the national debate. Within twelve  fascinating years the economy had gone from boom to bust and the “Roaring Twenties” had given way to the Great Depression. The seemingly perennial GOP majority evaporated with the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt.  Who were the Republican presidents whose pro-business\, low tax\, conservative presidencies led to an explosion and then the demolition of the American economy? They were very dissimilar in their backgrounds\, each with a fascinating back story that you will learn about in this unique multimedia presentation. \n Please Note: Registration is required for this program. Please contact the venue for more information. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/harding-coolidge-hoover-republican-presidents-of-the-1920s-3-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Economic History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190219T113000
DTSTAMP:20190218T143549Z
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SUMMARY:Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for some high energy history?\n \nWhen 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 I can remember. Unlike so many ridiculous conspiracy theories that float around the Internet\, the murder of Pres. Lincoln was the result of the terrorist conspiracy. You will be amazed by the personalities\, the strange coincidences\, the tragic mistakes and the far-reaching consequences of this successful act of terrorism. \nDrawing on my skills as a historian and as a dramatist\, the dramatic events come to life with an explosive\, clear\, unforgettable focus. You become swept up in the tide of events that would change the nation forever.  This fascinating presentation has earned standing ovations across the USA And I am proud to present it to you. \n \n Want to learn more?\n Click here to read the unexpected fates of the others who were in the box with Pres. Lincoln that night. This short article will give you a glimpse of the strange effects of the assassination. If you are fascinated by Lincoln as a person\, click here to read an article about my favorite movie portrayal of Lincoln \n \nand click here to read my response to truth and fiction in the popular Steven Spielberg “Lincoln” movie.  And you can click here to read about the mind of Lincoln – how he decided to declare a national day of Thanksgiving in the middle of the bloodiest war in American history. \n I promise this will be a presentation you will long remember! \n A Bonus!\nClick here for a real treat. On the old game show\, “I’ve Got a Secret” the last known living witness to the assassination of Pres. Lincoln by the terrorist\, John Wilkes Booth\, made an appearance on February 9\, 1956. While his memory of the events is not reliable\, I still think it is an amazing thing to be able to see! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/assassination-abraham-lincoln-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Military History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190221T130000
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DTSTAMP:20190218T143829Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190218T143829Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges
DESCRIPTION:In a span of just seven years\, Preston Sturges had an unparalleled run of making some of the greatest American movies of all time.    \nThe films of Preston Sturges are absolutely unique\, unforgettable and utterly brilliant. However\, although his Hollywood career lasted over 35 years\, the movies Preston Sturges wrote and directed between 1938-1945 alone were enough to cement his reputation as one of the most influential directors and respected screenwriters of all time.  After becoming the first screenwriter of the talking movie era to be allowed to direct his own films\,  Preston Sturges created a unique body of work that still delights and challenges and amuses audiences 80 years later. Furthermore\, his personal life was as unexpected\, unique and memorable as his movies! \nYou may be asking yourself: “So who is this guy and why have I never heard of him?” My response is: “Challenge yourself to become enthralled with the filmmaker whose name you may not know but whose movies are unforgettable!”
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/preston-sturges/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190224T153000
DTSTAMP:20190223T163658Z
CREATED:20180413T164519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190223T163658Z
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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! \nPLEASE NOTE: This program is FREE\, but registration is strongly recommended!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/movies-about-lincoln-3/
LOCATION:Algonquin Area Public Library District\, 2600 Harnish Dr. \, lgonquin\, IL 60102
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190225T203000
DTSTAMP:20190111T214610Z
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SUMMARY:Julia Child: Spy And Chef
DESCRIPTION:Julia Child: Spy And Chef\n \nIn 1963 Julia Child became the first national superstar chef on TV.! \nHer program “The French Chef” was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen\, intact\, as a permanent exhibit! Julia Child changed the way America thought about food\, became the first star of public broadcasting\, opened the doors for cooking on television and became one of the first and most important faces of public broadcasting. Quite a legacy for a woman who was neither French nor a chef! \n There was another side to Julia Child–one that the public knew little about.  In 1943\, twenty years before her cooking and media skills would make her famous\, Julia Child served in America’s top secret spy corps during World War II!  The amazing Julia Child worked in the OSS\, \nJulia Child – In China WWII \nwhich was later to become the CIA. Utilizing a very high level of security clearance\, amazing organizational skills and endless optimism and resourcefulness\, the former party girl from California served America her nation. She worked at the right hand of “Wild Bill” Donovan\, the head of America’s foreign spies! With her husband\, Paul\,Julia Child moved from one dangerous overseas post to another\, serving our country before she learned how to cook. \n  \nThe daring story of Julia Child in the OSS is only one of the delights in this unique\, funny and fascinating multimedia presentation! We will look at how she changed public television\, changed the way America cooked and ate – and how she had a whole lot fun in everything she attempted! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/julia-child-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190226T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190226T110000
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SUMMARY:Meghan Markle (And Other American Royalty)
DESCRIPTION:The engagement of American actress\, model and philanthrpist Meghan Markle to Prince Harry of Great Britain caused many people in America and in England to ask the same question: “Who is Meghan Markle?” \nThe interest was so intense that in December\, 2018\, Google declared that “Meghan Markle” was the most searched name in the entire year! \nThe short answer is that Meghan Markle is a brilliant graduate of Northwestern University (with degrees in both International Relations and Theater! The biracial divorcee was a star on a cable TV show called Suits after a stint as a ‘briefcase girl’ on “Deal Or No Deal.”  She also ran a motivational website with millions of followers and actively served in numerous charitable enterprises. So while she is not as famous as Rita Hayworth or Grace Kelly\, Meghan Markle is a wonderful person and already very popular in England! \nIn addition to looking at the life of Meghan Markle\, we will explore other fascinating stories of Americans who married into royalty. You are sure to be amused and amazed!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/meghan-markle-and-other-american-royalty/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:British History,Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190228T143000
DTSTAMP:20190306T132405Z
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SUMMARY:John Ford - Making The Western An Art Form
DESCRIPTION:John Ford’s career as a movie director stretched from the eartly silent era (1917) through the very end of the 1960s! How long a career is that? He directed Will Rogers’ most popular talkie and lived long enough to produce a film about Vietnam War! In between he directed the brilliant comedy “Mister Roberts\,” the best documentary about World War II (“The Battle Of Midway\,” and one of the greatest period dramas ever made. (“The Grapes Of Wrath.”) \nBut that’s not why we most remember John Ford! He is legendary as the director raised the Western to an art form. Returning again and again to familiar themes\, familiar locations and using familiar actors\, most memorably John Wayne\, Ford created the greatest Westerns of all time.Click here to read about my favorite. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/john-ford-making-the-western-an-art-form-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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