BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Speaking For A Change - ECPv6.16.4//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:20200308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20201101T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20210314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20211107T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20220313T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20221106T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210601T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260622T143323
CREATED:20150828T152113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T201146Z
UID:10226-1622547000-1622552400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Cary Grant
DESCRIPTION:Cary Grant was one of the most iconic stars in the entire history of classic Hollywood cinema. The man who was born Archibald Leach made more than 50 films as a leading man and yet never won a competitive Academy Award!  Cary Grant was the personification of a leading man movie star. Handsome\, talented\, suave\, debonair\, and star in any film genre\, his place in Hollywood history is assured.  \nCary Grant starred in some of the greatest screwball/romantic comedies ever made. “Bringing up Baby\,” “His Girl Friday\,” & “The Philadelphia Story”  are just the tip of the iceberg for his great career in light comedy. \nIn the 1940s\, Grant made several very well-received action pictures. \nAnd then\, in the 1950s\, he transitioned into dramatic roles. He was particularly brilliant in “North by Northwest\,” one of Hitchcock’s greatest films. 1957 “An Affair To Remember” is yet another great example of Grant’s abilities as a dramatic actor. \nThis fast-paced presentation is loaded with film clips and interesting anecdotes about the long\, legendary\, and laudable career of the great Cary Grant. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free. I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \n  \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPlease put “Grant” on the subject line) \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – If you’ve never sent me a Zelle payment before\, send me an email\, and I will help you make sure it goes to my account \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \n  \nRegistration \nWhen: Jun 1\, 2021\, 11:30 AM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtfu2orzspGtNtIfFPYNehfEnF7cAaq6qb \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up properly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/cary-grant/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Cary-Grant.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210601T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260622T143323
CREATED:20140623T135158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T204415Z
UID:10233-1622572200-1622577600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Great Fortunes Of The Gilded Age (Astor/Vanderbilt)
DESCRIPTION:During the Gilded Age\, America saw a handful of families dominate the economy with staggering fortunes. \nIf I asked you to name the richest American\, you’d probably say Bill Gates or Warren Buffet.  Both are from the top of the list! \nToday we focus on the earliest American millionaires – John Jacob Astor and Cornelius Vanderbilt. They would rank #4 and #3\, respectively\, on the list of the richest Americans of all time! Their names are still synonymous with wealth and prestige – but do you know how they got their money? Each is a story of amazing work ethics\, great judgement\, and laser-like focus on acquiring wealth.  You will be fascinated by the ways they built vast fortunes before the Gilded Age even began! \nThis four-week series examines the great fortunes of that fascinating era.  We will attempt to put each into perspective and offer intriguing insights\, modern comparisons\, and historical context for each. Of the nine wealthiest Americans\, six lived during the Gilded Age! \n# 2: Vanderbilt \n#3: Astor \n#4: Girard \n#5: Gates \n#6: Carnegie \n#7: Stewart \n#8 Weyerhaeuser \n#9 Gould \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free. I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPlease put “Vandy” on the subject line) \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – If you haven’t paid me by Zelle yet\, send me an email\, and I will give you the info. \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \n  \nRegistration \nWhen: Jun 1\, 2021\, 06:30 PM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ufumopj4qHd1x-2f6dsWWXu4NCjgL895a \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up properly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/great-fortunes-gilded-age-2014-10-23-2-2-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Unknown12.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210602T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210602T143000
DTSTAMP:20260622T143323
CREATED:20150714T194746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T155938Z
UID:10174-1622638800-1622644200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Phil Spector And The Murder Of Lana Clarkson
DESCRIPTION:Phil Spector And The Murder Of Lana Clarkson\nIt sounds like an Agatha Christie story – a brilliant but troubled music producer takes a stunning actress who was down on her luck back to his Tyrolian mansion for a drink. Two people are in the room. There is one gun. She ends up dead. Was it a murder? An accident? A suicide? A brilliant prosecutor and his superb assistant had to fight off the O. J. Simpson dream team to convince a jury that Phil Spector was guilty. \nThe problem: not only did the defendant have nearly unlimited resources and the ability to purchase the best attorneys and experts in the world\, but he had history on his side. No person who was a celebrity before their arrest had ever been convicted of murder in the USA! \nThe riveting murder trial of the bizarre Phil Spector played out very differently than the trial of O. J. Simpson. Although Spector hired members of O. J.’s ‘dream team\,’ In this case\, a competent judge and a superb prosecutor made the evidence the center of the case. You will be fascinated by each team of lawyers’ intricate and detailed strategies and the colorful cast of characters called as witnesses. \nFinally\, we will also look at how a crazed HBO movie written and directed by David Mamet tried to make the argument that Spector was actually innocent! (Mamet admitted that the facts of the case did not matter to him.)Sex\, glamour\, forensics\, high-priced lawyers – this trial has everything! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/phil-spector-and-the-murder-of-lana-clarkson-7/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/spector-18-years-or-40-to-life.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210603T143000
DTSTAMP:20260622T143323
CREATED:20140811T155551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T160425Z
UID:10224-1622725200-1622730600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Watergate Part Two
DESCRIPTION:History Vs. The Movies: Watergate \nWatergate Part Two \nWatergate was the largest and most frightening presidential scandal.  In this two-part multimedia presentation\, we will look at the roots of the crime and Richard Nixon’s Administration’s desperate attempts to cover it up. Featured will be the process of unraveled by journalists\, a judge\, and Congress. We will examine Woodward and Bernstein’s role\, as told in two films\, in the efforts to uncover the truth. (Part One: Crime And Coverup. Part Two: Investigation and Aftermath.) \nThe worst Presidential scandal of all time is a tale of Presidentialvanity 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. This fascinating multimedia presentation will see how the nation faced and survived its worst Constitutional crisis.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/watergate-part-2-3/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Nov17LN-blog480.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210608T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260622T143323
CREATED:20210527T211738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T211738Z
UID:10235-1623151800-1623157200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Jimmy Cagney
DESCRIPTION:Jimmy Cagney was many things. He was a world-class dancer\, a serious actor\, a loyal friend\, a radical liberal who became an extremely conservative Republican\, a farmer\, sailor\, and a jockey. Cagney served as a Union President and proudly received the United States Presidential Medal of Freedom. First and foremost\, he is remembered as one of the great actors of the 1930s and 40s\, a star whose name appeared above the title in many a great film. \nIn this brand new\, fascinating\, and fast-moving multimedia biography\, we will look at the life and career of the man who played some of Hollywood’s toughest gangsters and also played George M. Cohan in Yankee Doodle Dandy! \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPlease put “Cagney” on the subject line) \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – If you haven’t paid me by Zelle yet\, send me an email\, and I will give you the info. \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \n  \nRegistration\nWhen: Jun 8\, 2021\, 11:30 AM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ucO2grDoqGdcY8AyX2AOCCMR39XybjioU \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/jimmy-cagney/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210608T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260622T143323
CREATED:20181114T152431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T223953Z
UID:9895-1623177000-1623182400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:South Pacific - A Multimedia Presentation on South Pacific
DESCRIPTION:South Pacific is one of the greatest works of musical theater ever created. Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s masterpiece combines a unique and fascinating story of American nurses and GI on a remote island during World War II with an unforgettable score and powerful lyrics. Add in lavish costumes\, a beautiful set\, and fabulous staging\, and something unforgettable evolves right in front of the audience’s eyes. This multimedia presentation on South Pacific will help you more fully appreciate this work of genius. \nHowever\, South Pacific is more than just an outstanding musical. The story is powerful as it launches a broadside against racism in America. Like Hamilton\, this is a work of genius that transcends musical theater expectations and attempts to influence the country’s political discussion. South Pacific is romantic\, suspenseful\, and often very funny. At its core\, this was a personal statement against racism and prejudice by its extraordinary creators. Click here to read why this story was personal for Oscar Hammerstein II. Two different characters\, both white Americans\, realize that their love for non-white Asian people dooms any chance of returning to a bigoted America in the 1940s. Beloved by critics and the audience\, the show was nonetheless divisive and controversial with some conservatives! This multimedia presentation on South Pacific will reveal its authors’ motivations and intent. \nThis multimedia presentation traces South Pacific’s backstory\, beginning with author John O’Hara’s wartime experiences and brilliant book of short stories that became the basis for the musical. \nWe will look at excerpts from the stage musical and film versions to explore the history and impact of a Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece of the Broadway stage. Come for the music and stay for the amazing story! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/south-pacific-4/
LOCATION:Palos Heights Public Library\, 12501 S. 71st Avenue\, Palos Heights\, IL\, 69453\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/south_poster.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210609T203000
DTSTAMP:20260622T143323
CREATED:20210210T151014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T002945Z
UID:9883-1623265200-1623270600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Ask A Broadway Star Anything
DESCRIPTION:If you love theater\, this is a fabulous opportunity – your chance to ask a Broadway star anything! \nMegan Sikora is one of Broadway’s most popular performers! She is the first winner of the Chita Rivera Award\, given to the best female dancer on Broadway! Megan’s Broadway shows include HOLIDAY INN.THE NANCE\, HOW TO SUCCEED…\, PROMISES PROMISES\, CURTAINS\, WICKED\, DRACULA\, WONDERFUL TOWN\, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE\, and 42ND STREET!   \nYou may have seen Megan Sikora at Marriott Lincolnshire\, drawing standing ovations for playing the lead in Cabaret or when she starred in the national tours of “White Christmas” and “Guys and Dolls. She has appeared alongside Kristin Chenoweth\, David Hyde Pierce\, Daniel Ratcliffe\, Sean Hayes\, Nathan Lane\, Idina Menzel\, Sutton Foster\, and Corbin Bleu. Perhaps you have seen her on TV or in the movies (click here.) Megan will join us for 90 minutes of stories about Broadway\, and you can ask a Broadway star anything!  \nAlthough Megan often plays ‘ditzy’ characters\, she is anything but! Her charming personality\, whacky sense of humor\, and thoughtful reflections on reiki\, theater\, nutrition\, society\, and life will captivate you. Click here to get a glimpse of why Megan has been a fan favorite of Broadway aficionados – including me! \nI’ll as Megan about her life and dazzling career. But the real fun will be when you get the chance to ask a Broadway star anything! Want to know how performers do lightning-fast costume changes\, how they make Elphaba fly in Wicked\, what happens when something goes wrong backstage\, how the cast feels about signing autographs\, or any other question! Let’s be sure to ask Megan why she has been described as a combination of Ginger Rogers and Lucille Ball\, And about that time a prop removed her wig while she was dancing in 42nd Street!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/ask-a-broadway-star-anything/
LOCATION:Fremont Public Library\, 1170 N. Midlothian Road\, Mundelein\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Megan-Sikora-Head-SHot.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210611T143000
DTSTAMP:20260622T143323
CREATED:20191018T123228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T204900Z
UID:10211-1623416400-1623421800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Mel Brooks
DESCRIPTION:Mel Brooks wrote\, directed\, and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! \nAs a TV writer\, working for the great Sid Caesar\, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV show of all time. He then\, along with Buck Henry\, created “Get Smart\,” one of the most popular TV comedies ever! \nWith Carl Reiner\, he made some of the funniest recordings of all time. \nAnd\, as if that wasn’t enough\, Mel Brooks wrote \n one of the funniest and most Tony Awards-winning Broadway musicals of all time! \nSo Mel Brooks has had a huge impact on TV\, movies\, recordings\, and Broadway. he is serving as a performer\, writer\, lyricist\, composer\, director\, or producer\, Mel Brooks has created a comic legacy that will stand the test of time. And\, at age 94\, he is not even contemplating retirement! \nGet ready to laugh as we take a fascinating multimedia presentation looking at the laughs\, life\, and legacy of one of the funniest men ever – the one and only Mel Brooks! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/mel-brooks-9/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/image-14.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T130000
DTSTAMP:20260622T143323
CREATED:20140727T190405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T033812Z
UID:10238-1623756600-1623762000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Milton Berle - Uncle Miltie The First TV Superstar
DESCRIPTION:The Story Of Uncle Miltie The First TV Superstar\n \nHe was known to one and all as simply: “Uncle Miltie.” Today we explore the long life and unparalleled career of the one and only Mr. Television – Milton Berle! He was the very first superstar of American TV! His ratings were so astronomical that it is said restaurants\, clubs\, and bowling alleys closed early because everybody wanted to be home in front of their TV when the Milton Berle show was on the air! \nFor a few unforgettable\, whacky years\, “Uncle Miltie” brought low-brow burlesque\, mock hecklers\, a crazy series of running gags\, and a memorable penchant for dressing in drag to the earliest days of American television. His amazing career and unique\, unbelievable personal story will come to life through hilarious film clips and intriguing insights and stories. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPlease put “Berle” on the subject line) \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – If you haven’t paid me by Zelle yet\, send me an email\, and I will give you the info. \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \n  \nRegistration \nWhen: Jun 15\, 2021\, 11:30 AM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkf-CtqzojG9dRREiMgMNCafZ_TTL4nLOl \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/milton-berle-uncle-miltie/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Milton-Berle.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260622T143323
CREATED:20140623T135158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T033732Z
UID:10248-1623781800-1623787200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Great Fortunes Of The Gilded Age: Rockefeller
DESCRIPTION:During the Gilded Age\, America saw a handful of families dominate the economy with staggering fortunes. \nIf I asked you to name the richest American\, you’d probably say Bill Gates or Sam Walton.  Both are from the top of the list! \nToday we focus on the richest man of all time. How rich was John D. Rockefeller?  He was wealthier than Gates and Walton\, and Warren Buffet added together! At one time\, his personal income was almost 2% of the entire American GDP!  SO\, where did Rockefeller get his money?  Oil\, of course – but that is only part of the story. And the rest of the story of this fascinating man is a tale of cold-hearted business practice\, unparalleled personal generosity\, and deep commitment to religion.  What a man! \n \nThis four-week series examines the great fortunes of that fascinating era.  We will attempt to put each into perspective and offer intriguing insights\, modern comparisons\, and historical context for each. By any standard\, John D Rockefeller is the richest Americans of all time. He is far wealthier than Bill Gates or just Bezos. There has never been any person in modern times with more money than the controversial John D Rockefeller! \n#1 Rockefeller \n# 2: Vanderbilt \n#3: Astor \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPlease put “Rock” on the subject line) \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – If you haven’t paid me by Zelle yet\, send me an email\, and I will give you the info. \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \n  \nRegistration \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \nWhen: Jun 15\, 2021\, 06:30 PM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkdeiurzsqG9dP9-h2A8unryrl4WuI9ceG \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/rockefeller-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/John_D._Rockefeller_1885.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260622T143323
CREATED:20200529T155552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T034447Z
UID:10242-1623954600-1623960000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Lincolns Year of Decision 1863
DESCRIPTION: \n1863 was a turning point in America. Abraham Lincoln had struggled with the question of how to handle the issue of slavery. He was personally opposed to human beings’ enslavement but didn’t think the government had the power to end it. In this powerful multimedia presentation\, we will look at how the battles and trials of 1863 changed America and led Lincoln to declare the Emancipation Proclamation. Among the fascinating topics\, we will look at will be the Gettysburg address\, the major battles of 1863\, Lincoln’s declaration of the first thanksgiving day\, and how Lincoln’s view on emancipation changed.\nIn 1863\, Abraham Lincoln made the rationale for winning the war\, not just the preservation of the Union but also the destruction and elimination of the barbaric practice of slavery. At Gettysburg\, Lincoln made one of the most memorable speeches of all time\, declaring\,| “that government of the people\, by the people\, for the people\, shall not perish from the earth.”  \nIn 1863 Lincoln showed his great compassion and deep faith by declaring the first National Thanksgiving Day – despite the carnage of the War. \nFinally\, as battles raged and riots erupted\, President Abraham Lincoln announced the \nEmancipation Proclamation. The purpose of the Civil War had shifted\, although victory against the terrorists was still far from certain. Lincoln’s moral stance elevated the purpose of the War to something noble. \nPlease don’t miss this amazing multimedia presentation!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-civil-war-in-1863-3/
LOCATION:Cook Memorial Library\, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave\, Libertyville\, 60048\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/image-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260622T143323
CREATED:20140623T135158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T013953Z
UID:10250-1624386600-1624392000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Great Fortunes Of The Gilded Age (Andrew Carnegie)
DESCRIPTION:During the Gilded Age\, America saw a handful of families dominate the economy with staggering fortunes. \nIf I asked you to name the richest American\, you’d probably say Bill Gates or Sam Walton.  Both are from the top of the list! \nAt one time\, Andrew Carnegie was the richest man in the world. Then he gave away 90% of his fortune! He founded Carnegie Mellon University and his name is still attached to funding for arts programs across the USA.  How did he earn that money and what did he do with it? How did this tiny Scot invent “scientific philanthropy” – and how did he become the terror of the business world – forcing even the richest men in America to capitulate to him? Was the horrendous death toll of the Johnstown Flood his fault? Did he authorize the massive beatings of his employees when they asked for a raise? With rare video clips\, intriguing insights and fascinating biographical details\, the controversial and compelling life of Andrew Carnegie will take shape before your eyes. \nThis multi-week series examines the great fortunes  of that fascinating era.  We will attempt to put each into perspective and offer intriguing insights\, modern comparisons and historical context for each. Of the nine wealthiest Americans\, six lived during the Gilded Age! \n# 2: Vanderbilt \n#3: Astor \n#4: Girard \n#5: Gates \n#6: Carnegie \n#7: Stewart \n#8 Weyerhaeuser \n#9 Gould \n  \nWhen: Jun 22\, 2021\, 09:00 PM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtfuCvqD0pE926H635cdlCtDAitnbknlLr \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPlease put “Carnegie” on the subject line) \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – If you haven’t paid me by Zelle yet\, send me an email\, and I will give you the info. \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \n  \nRegistration \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/great-fortunes-gilded-age-a/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Carnegie_smiling.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T203000
DTSTAMP:20260622T143323
CREATED:20150831T143740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T011639Z
UID:10303-1624561200-1624566600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Best Films Never To Win An Oscar
DESCRIPTION:What do “The Shawshank Redemption\,”  “It’s A Wonderful Life\,” “Vertigo\,” “The Maltese Falcon\,” “Dr. Strangelove\,” &  “Double Indemnity” have in common? Two things. First\, each is considered to be one of the greatest movies ever made. Second\, neither received even a single Oscar! It’s hard to believe\, but the list of snubs of great films by the Academy Awards is long\, surprising\, and inexplicable. \n This one-of-a-kind presentation features numerous film clips\, interesting details about the production and reception of these classic films\, and fascinating anecdotes about the films. We will attempt to explain how and why Oscar missed recognizing some of the greatest films ever made!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/best-films-never-to-win-an-oscar-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Unknown-21.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210625T143000
DTSTAMP:20260622T143323
CREATED:20140402T214801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T174943Z
UID:10305-1624626000-1624631400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:1862 The Civil War Year By Year- The Battle For America
DESCRIPTION:1862 The Civil War At 150\n\n\n\n\nA Nation Divided – 1862 The Civil War\n\n\n\nWhen the Civil War began\, both sides believed the war would end quickly. They could not have been more wrong. At the two-day Battle of Shiloh\, there were more American casualties than in the entire Revolutionary War\, the War Of 1812\, and the Mexican – American War – combined. Both sides realized that the War would be long and bloody and that the casualty count would stagger the imagination. \nThe Southern (“Confederate” traitors were helped in 1862 by good military leadership but their cause was hurt by inept political leadership fighting for the right to hold human beings as forced laborers  sexual slaves under the guise of “State’s Rights.”  \nThe United States Of America was hurt by the uneven military leadership and helped enormously by political leadership that evolved and grew in purpose and resolve. \nIn this week’s presentation\, we will trace the dual paths of the USA and the traitors and note the emergence of General Grant. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1862-civil-war/
LOCATION:Highland Park Senior Center\, 1677 Old Deerfield Rd\, Highland Park\, IL\, 60035
CATEGORIES:American History,Military History,Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/25A43246-1DD8-B71C-0751CD666A51F83F-large.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Highland Park Senior Center":MAILTO:Cearle@cityhpil.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210628T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260622T143323
CREATED:20150602T163739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T020306Z
UID:10253-1624905000-1624910400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Richest Americans: Railroad Robber Barons
DESCRIPTION:Jay Gould\, James Fisk\, Leland Stanford: The Railroad “Robber Barons” were some of the richest\, most influential men in American history. \n \nThe term “robber baron” is usually applied to these men who revolutionized the business of railroads while carrying on the business of political manipulation. Each had a profound impact on his times and each was cloaked in controversy.  \nOn the one hand\, they helped build the massive railroad lines that helped the American economy grow at unprecedented rates in the 1800s. The Transcontinental Railroad sped the settling of the West\, allowed the vast mineral and natural resources of the West to help build the economy\, and opened new markets for beef\, grain\, corn fruit\, and the massive agricultural harvest of the Great Plains. It provided employment\, led to innumerable secondary businesses across the country. Their massive fortunes have had a massive impact on American education and culture. \nBut the driving of the “Golden Spike” that joined the railroads was preceded by massive social and racial upheaval. The Native American Indian nations fought a losing 25-year war to protect their lands. Chinese workers were imported by the thousands\, worked under the most daunting\, arduous conditions. However\, the presence of Chinese workers caused vast changes to American immigration laws along racial lines.  \nThe story of the men who built the railroads is fascinating and memorable! This fast-moving multimedia presentation is filled with amazing stories of some of the wealthiest men in the history of the USA. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPlease put “Barons” on the subject line) \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – If you haven’t paid me by Zelle yet\, send me an email\, and I will give you the info. \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \n  \nRegistration: \nWhen: Jun 28\, 2021\, 06:30 PM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvdO2przgrHdK1e8FqjmX2GXyRoueq3fAO \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/railroad-robber-barons-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Economic History
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210629T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210629T130000
DTSTAMP:20260622T143323
CREATED:20180413T172442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T034720Z
UID:10245-1624966200-1624971600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Amy Adams\, Jessica Chastain\, Rachel McAdams
DESCRIPTION: \n \nHollywood’s Remarkable Redheads! \nThree of the greatest living actresses are the remarkable Amy Adams\, Jessica Chastain\, and Rachel McAdams. \nThese young\, popular\, superb actresses have four amazing traits in common other than their amazing acting ability. Each has just reached her forties\, each is a dynamic and fascinating person\, each is a redhead and none of them has yet to win an Oscar! \nWe will look at their lives and stellar careers. The movies we will look at include “Molly’s Game” “American Hustle\,” “The Notebook\,” “Zero Dark Thirty\,” “Catch Me If You Can\,”  “Sherlock Holmes\,” and “The Martian!” \nAfter this fabulous presentation\, you will definitely be a fan of Amy Adams\, Jessica Chastain\, and Rachel McAdams!  \nHOMEWORK: \nBefore the meeting\, I ask you\, if possible to watch at least one movie starring one of the actresses. If you have Netflix\, watch one of these. \nMolly’s Game (Jessica Chastain) (Aaron Sorkin biography/legal thriller about a woman who runs a high stakes poker game. Also stars Idris Elba) \nJulie and Julia (Amy Adams) (Mery Streep plays Julia Child in this film about a young woman who tries to cook every one of Julia Child’s recipes in one year.) \nMorning Glory (Rachel McAdams) (A chaming comedy about ab eager and Ernest young producer trying to turn around the fortunes of the lowest rated morning show on network TV. Costars include Harrison Ford\, Diane Keaton\, and Jeff Goldblum) \nIf you have Amazon Prime or Hulu\, do a bit of digging and see what you can come up with! \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPlease put “Amy” on the subject line) \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – If you haven’t paid me by Zelle yet\, send me an email\, and I will give you the info. \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nWhen: Jun 29\, 2021 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUocOGprDMiGt2tR7pMfXviGp3RGPmb8nL0 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/amy-adams-jessica-chastain-rachel-mcadams-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Unknown20.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210630T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210630T153000
DTSTAMP:20260622T143323
CREATED:20191018T123228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T164433Z
UID:10283-1625061600-1625067000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Mel Brooks
DESCRIPTION:Mel Brooks wrote\, directed\, and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! \nAs a TV writer\, working for the great Sid Caesar\, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV show of all time. He then\, along with Buck Henry\, created “Get Smart\,” one of the most popular TV comedies ever! \nWith Carl Reiner\, he made some of the funniest recordings of all time. \nAnd\, as if that wasn’t enough\, Mel Brooks wrote \n one of the funniest and most Tony Awards-winning Broadway musicals of all time! \nSo Mel Brooks has had a huge impact on TV\, movies\, recordings\, and Broadway. he is serving as a performer\, writer\, lyricist\, composer\, director\, or producer\, Mel Brooks has created a comic legacy that will stand the test of time. And\, at age 94\, he is not even contemplating retirement! \nGet ready to laugh as we take a fascinating multimedia presentation looking at the laughs\, life\, and legacy of one of the funniest men ever – the one and only Mel Brooks! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/mel-brooks-11/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/image-14.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR