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SUMMARY:Al Capone  - Master Of The Mob
DESCRIPTION:Organized crime came in with a bang – literally – with the rise of prohibition. And no city was more under the control of the mob than Chicago. This exciting look at the rise of the Chicago outfit in the early days\, culminating with Al Capone\, finishes with a fascinating look at how Sam Giancana changed the Syndicate in Chicago from a group of bootlegging dogs to an international powerhouse that influenced American presidential elections and American foreign policy. \nWe’ll examine how ethnic neighborhoods\, Chicago city politics\, and the Kennedy administration all played into the tremendous influence of organized crime in Chicago. \nAl Capone was one of the most famous gangsters in American History.  Unlike many organized crime leaders\, he did little to hide his identity. He was seen at Wrigley Field chatting with star catcher Gabby Hartnett. \nGabby Hartnett Chats With Al Capone \n  \nThe true story of Al Capone’s rise and fall is complex and unexpected. Capone began as a cheap hoodlum in Brooklyn\, working for Frankie Yale\, the first man to begin organizing the mob in New York. \nLater\, Capone moved to Chicago to assist his pal Frankie Torrio\, second in command of the Chicago mob.  With ferocity and force\, Capone would come to head the Chicago outfit – before a mild-mannered bookkeeper and the federal income tax laws brought him down! \n  \n\
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/al-capone-master-of-the-mob-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Economic History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231204T153000
DTSTAMP:20260614T135047
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SUMMARY:LBJ and Civil Rights (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Lyndon Johnson is one of the most complex men I’ve had to be president. He was capable of great cruelty and insensitivity. However\, as President  LBJ became a tireless champion of the poor\, the marginalized\, and the oppressed within the USA. This multimedia program covers the fascinating evolution of Lyndon Johnson’s thinking about the government’s role in guaranteeing freedom of equality for African-Americans. LBJ and civil rights may seem like an unlikely tandem. But ultimately\, other than Abraham Lincoln\, no president did more to advance the cause of African-Americans than Lyndon Baines Johnson! \nLBJ and Civil Rights\nWe will begin with a quick overview of Johnson’s personal sympathies regarding helping the poor and contrast it with his votes in the House of Representatives against civil rights legislation. Beginning in 1957\, LBJ\, as majority leader\, became a tentative ally of the civil rights movement. As president\, LBJ used all of his political skill and muscle to get Congress to pass two landmark bills that reshaped justice and upended the electoral map in ways that are still important. \nThe Civil Rights Act of 1964 finally ended legal segregation in America. The Voting Rights Act  (1965) established the government as a powerful ally in guaranteeing African-Americans in the South would have the right to vote. Few presidents have ever passed two more significant\, breathtaking pieces of legislation. They reshaped American expectations about race. \nThe Election of 1964\, on the surface\, does not seem particularly interesting. Lyndon Johnson crushed Republican Barry Goldwater in a massive\, historic landslide. However\, that election began a process of changing the political parties that impact us today! \nI hope you will join us for this thought-provoking history program! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/lbj-and-civil-rights-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231206T153000
DTSTAMP:20260614T135047
CREATED:20231121T161035Z
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SUMMARY:Carl Reiner
DESCRIPTION:Carl Reiner was one of the funniest men ever to appear\, write for\, or direct a TV episode! \nAt 97\, he was the oldest celebrity active on Twitter – and never contemplating retiring from show business! Join me for a fast\, funny\, and fascinating look at one of America’s classic comic treasures\, Mr. Carl Reiner \nCarl Reiner first exploded into the American consciousness as the straight man on the immortal Sid Caesar’s great TV shows. \nWorking alongside writing legends including Mel Brooks\, Woody Allen\, Neil Simon\, Selma Diamond\, and Larry Gelbart\, Carl Reiner became one of the volatile Caesar’s favorite co-stars and most trusted writers. \nTheir classic “Professor” sketches are still hilarious sixty-five years after they first aired. And his lifelong friendship and collaboration with Mel Brooks began as a result! \nAfter the Sid Caesar shows ended\, Carl Reiner created The DIck Van Dyke Show. This program would prove to be one of the most influential\, funniest\, and most transformative situation comedies of all time. \nAfter Reiner and Van Dyke ended the show at the height of its popularity\, the brilliant writer/producer/director began working on feature films. \nCarl Reiner created the cult classics “Where’s Poppa” and “Oh\, God” before embarking on a brilliant partnership with Steve Martin. The Reiner/Martin films include some of the best comedies of Steve Martin’s career\, including “The Jerk\,” “All Of Me\,” and “Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid. \nWe’ll enjoy clips and stories from all of this – and\, of course – the brilliant “2\,000 Year Old Man” routines with Mel Brooks. Don’t miss this excellent presentation!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/carl-reiner-4/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T143000
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CREATED:20231201T194430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231202T001106Z
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SUMMARY:Unusual Movie Musicals
DESCRIPTION:What is the greatest movie musical of all time? “Singin’ In The Rain\,” “Grease\,” “The Wizard Of Oz\,” “West Side Story\,” and a number of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers films would pop up in many lists. However\, this fun multimedia presentation will not cover an of them! Instead\, you’ll be introduced to some wonderful but decidedly unusual movie musicals. \nWe will see the great Harry Belafonte’s only movie musical – in which he sings music from Bizet’s opera Carmen and a stunning recreation of the Las Vegas strip\, built on a movie soundstage. \nFrom a 1980 film in which Olivia Newton-John plays a daughter of Zeus who roller skates down from Mount Olympus to dance with Gene Kelly before inspiring a struggling artist to build a roller disco (seriously!) to a 1968 full-length\, kaleidoscopic animated feature using voice actors to recreate the Beatles saving us from the Blue Meanies\, this entertaining and quirky program is filled with unexpected delights! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/unusual-movie-musicals/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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CREATED:20230729T200233Z
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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 an award-winning wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding for a lovely couple! \nWhat do I love about officiating weddings? Whether the wedding is large or small\, religious or civil\, traditional or same-sex\, I love being\npart of a couple’s most special day. \nI do not do “cookie-cutter” weddings – every ceremony is completely unique to the couple. Click here to see and hear what my brides have to say! \nEvery love story\, every relationship\, every family is different. It is so much fun for me to get to know the wonderful people and their 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-11/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T180000
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CREATED:20230729T202018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T202018Z
UID:12351-1702141200-1702144800@barrybradford.com
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 an award-winning wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding for a lovely couple! \nWhat do I love about officiating weddings? Whether the wedding is large or small\, religious or civil\, traditional or same-sex\, I love being\npart of a couple’s most special day. \nI do not do “cookie-cutter” weddings – every ceremony is completely unique to the couple. Click here to see and hear what my brides have to say! \nEvery love story\, every relationship\, every family is different. It is so much fun for me to get to know the wonderful people and their 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-16/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T113000
DTSTAMP:20260614T135047
CREATED:20231020T170642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231202T152055Z
UID:12590-1702380600-1702380600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Looking Back - Looking Ahead - 2023 in Review/Predictions for 2024
DESCRIPTION:This is\, without question\, my most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Last year\, this program sold out at every venue – so reserve your seats early! \nPerhaps it’s just the era we are in\, but this year seemed to be one of the most extraordinary of our lifetimes. We saw a significant war involving Israel\, the former president of the United States of America being found responsible for sexual assault and for fraud in separate courts while facing significant criminal charges in several venues\, the House of Representatives in utter chaos\, Chicago sports teams collapsing\, a major crisis of migrants at the southern border and in Chicago\, and a wild presidential election awaiting us. \nIn early December of each year\, I present a look back at the year coming to a close. I will list: \n√ Top Ten News Stories of 2023 \n√ Top Ten Quotes of 2023 \n√ Top Ten New Words of 2023 \n√ Important Deaths of 2023 \nPREDICTIONS!\nAnd then comes the part everyone enjoys – I will make ten specific predictions for 2024! Who will be elected president? Will Donald Trump be sent to prison? Will a solution be found for the migrant crisis or for inflation? What new breakthroughs will science and technology offer us in the coming year? \nAnd just so you can keep me honest — I will show you precisely what I predicted for 2023. We will assess how correct – or not – I was in my predictions for this year!! \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee. You only have to request the waiver once; it will automatically cover you for all future programs. I am struggling 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 \nPut ‘2024 AM On The Subject Line\, Please. \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) Please add a note saying ‘2024 AM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for 2024 AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \nClick Here To Register \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \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 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/looking-back-looking-ahead-2023-in-review-predictions-for-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,Chicago History,Cultural History,Economic History,Legal History,Political History,Sports History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T135047
CREATED:20231020T172756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T172756Z
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SUMMARY:Looking Back - Looking Ahead - 2023 in Review/Predictions for 2024 (PM)
DESCRIPTION:This is\, without question\, my most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Last year\, this program sold out at every venue – so reserve your seats early! \nPerhaps it’s just the era we are in\, but this year seemed to be one of the most extraordinary of our lifetimes. We saw a significant war involving Israel\, the former president of the United States of America being found responsible for sexual assault and for fraud in separate courts while facing significant criminal charges in several venues\, the House of Representatives in utter chaos\, Chicago sports teams collapsing\, a major crisis of migrants at the southern border and in Chicago\, and a wild presidential election awaiting us. \nIn early December of each year\, I present a look back at the year coming to a close. I will list: \n√ Top Ten News Stories of 2023 \n√ Top Ten Quotes of 2023 \n√ Top Ten New Words of 2023 \n√ Important Deaths of 2023 \nPREDICTIONS!\nAnd then comes the part everyone enjoys – I will make ten specific predictions for 2024! Who will be elected president? Will Donald Trump be sent to prison? Will a solution be found for the migrant crisis or for inflation? What new breakthroughs will science and technology offer us in the coming year? \nAnd just so you can keep me honest\, I will show you precisely what I predicted for 2023. We will assess how correct – or not – I was in my predictions for this year!! \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee. You only have to request the waiver once; it will automatically cover you for all future programs. I am struggling 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 \nPut ‘2024 PM On The Subject Line\, Please. \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) Please add a note saying ‘2024 PM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for 2024 PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \nClick Here To Register \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \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 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/looking-back-looking-ahead-2023-in-review-predictions-for-2024-pm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,Chicago History,Cultural History,Economic History,Legal History,Political History,Sports History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231213T153000
DTSTAMP:20260614T135047
CREATED:20231202T001354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231202T001959Z
UID:12724-1702476000-1702481400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Unusual Movie Musicals
DESCRIPTION:What is the greatest movie musical of all time? “Singin’ In The Rain\,” “Grease\,” “The Wizard Of Oz\,” “West Side Story\,” and a number of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers films would pop up in many lists. However\, this fun multimedia presentation will not cover an of them! Instead\, you’ll be introduced to some wonderful but decidedly unusual movie musicals. \nWe will see the great Harry Belafonte’s only movie musical – in which he sings music from Bizet’s opera Carmen and a stunning recreation of the Las Vegas strip\, built on a movie soundstage. Each of these unusual films is fabulous in its own way. \nOur cinematic journey will take us from a 1980 film in which Olivia Newton-John plays a daughter of Zeus who roller skates down from Mount Olympus to dance with Gene Kelly before inspiring a struggling artist to build a roller disco (seriously!) to a 1968 full-length\, kaleidoscopic animated feature using voice actors to recreate the Beatles saving us from the Blue Meanies\, this entertaining and quirky program is filled with unexpected delights! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/unusual-movie-musicals-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T143000
DTSTAMP:20260614T135047
CREATED:20231201T233815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T233815Z
UID:12715-1702558800-1702564200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Looking Back - Looking Ahead - 2023 in Review/Predictions for 2024
DESCRIPTION:This is\, without question\, my most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Last year\, this program sold out at every venue – so reserve your seats early! \nPerhaps it’s just the era we are in\, but this year seemed to be one of the most extraordinary of our lifetimes. We saw a significant war involving Israel\, the former president of the United States of America being found responsible for sexual assault and for fraud in separate courts while facing significant criminal charges in several venues\, the House of Representatives in utter chaos\, Chicago sports teams collapsing\, a major crisis of migrants at the southern border and in Chicago\, and a wild presidential election awaiting us. \nIn early December of each year\, I present a look back at the year coming to a close. I will list: \n√ Top Ten News Stories of 2023 \n√ Top Ten Quotes of 2023 \n√ Top Ten New Words of 2023 \n√ Important Deaths of 2023 \nPREDICTIONS!\nAnd then comes the part everyone enjoys – I will make ten specific predictions for 2024! Who will be elected president? Will Donald Trump be sent to prison? Will a solution be found for the migrant crisis or for inflation? What new breakthroughs will science and technology offer us in the coming year? \nAnd just so you can keep me honest\, I will show you precisely what I predicted for 2023. We will assess how correct – or not – I was in my predictions for this year!! \n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/looking-back-looking-ahead-2023-in-review-predictions-for-2024-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,Chicago History,Cultural History,Economic History,Legal History,Political History,Sports History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T135047
CREATED:20231201T210026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T210504Z
UID:12704-1702647000-1702652400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Life And Career Of Robert Redford
DESCRIPTION:Robert Redford is one of the most popular American movie actors of all time. Although he was initially thought of as just a “pretty boy” presence\, like Tyrone Power and Paul Newman before him\, Robert Redford proved to be a superb actor.  The life and career of Robert Redford will fascinate you! \nLike his friend and mentor\, Paul Newman\, Robert Redford took a long time to “find himself.” He spent his youth in trouble with the law and drank his way out of a Division One baseball scholarship. \nLife And Career Of Robert Redford\nAfter living a wandering\,  bohemian life in Europe\, Redford returned to the United States and settled into acting. For over half a century\, he has been featured in some of the most popular and important American films of his era. As a Director\, he has won an Academy Award\, become perhaps the most important champion of independent filmmaking through his creation of the Sundance Film Festival\, been hailed as a leading spokesman for environmental protection\, and developed a reputation for philanthropy. Although he is now retired from acting\, the legacy of Robert Redford will impact American film for decades to come. \n  \nThe Highland Park Senior Center hosts this live\, in-person event.   \nIf you are a member of the Highland Park Senior Center\, the event is free. \nIf you are not a member\, the cost to attend is $10> \nPlease note: registration is required.  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/life-and-career-of-robert-redford-3/
LOCATION:Highland Park Senior Center\, 1677 Old Deerfield Rd\, Highland Park\, IL\, 60035
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Highland Park Senior Center":MAILTO:Cearle@cityhpil.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231218T143000
DTSTAMP:20260614T135047
CREATED:20231201T192909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T192909Z
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SUMMARY:Bill Murray
DESCRIPTION:Bill Murray has had one of the most unique careers in entertainment history. Starting with Second City & National Lampoon\, Bill Murray became a tremendous sensation when he joined the early cast of Saturday Night Live. His deadpan\, snarky\, insincere comedy persona made him a standout\, even in the days of Jim Belushi\, Chevy Chase\, and Dan Aykroyd. \nAfter staying with SNL for only three seasons\, he made an immediate smash on the big screen. Bill Murray appeared in one of the highest-grossing comedy movies of all time\, Ghostbusters\, and such comic classics as Stripes and Caddyshack. \nBut over time\, this comic icon shifted his interest shift as he began to do more dramatic films and perform more supporting parts that allowed him to create unforgettable secondary characters. Performing for great directors such as George Clooney\, Sophia Coppola\, and Wes Anderson\, Murray carved out her unique niche in which he is often considered one of the country’s most versatile supporting actors. \nWe will examine his remarkable career\, but we will also talk about Bill Murray’s strange\, idiosyncratic personality and the frequently reported instances of inappropriate behavior\, which have clouded his reputation and stalled his career as he reached his 70s. \nThis multimedia presentation has a little bit of everything. Lots of laughs\, glimpses of outstanding dramatic acting\, and many head-scratching or offputting moments where we wonder why the world’s most famous Chicago Cubs super fan has chosen to engage in feuds with his costars. \nREGISTRATION \nThis program is FREE and live on Zoom. It begins at 1 pm Central/2 pm Eastern! \nClick here to register! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/bill-murray-4/
LOCATION:New City Library\, 220 N. Main Street\, New City\, NY\, 10956-4000\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T135047
CREATED:20231201T220514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T220841Z
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SUMMARY:Unexpected Movie Teams - Delightful Duos Creating Classic Films (PM)
DESCRIPTION:  \nUnexpected Movie Teams\nSome movie teams seem inevitable and natural.  The Ratpack. Fred and Ginger. But some films boast completely unexpected movie teams. For instance\, did you know that Sidney Poitier and Robert Redford co-starred in a terrific movie with Dan Aykroyd? Or that ditzy Gracie Allen co-starred in a musical with suave Fred Astaire? Sometimes\, unexpected movie teams make for a classic movie. That is the topic for this presentation on classic films – is it any wonder why I love public speaking? \nIn this unique presentation\, we will look at instances where movie stars with very different styles are paired together in combinations that are unique. Consider the teaming of Gregory Peck and Danny DeVito in Other People’s Money.  We will see how unexpected movie teams can create classic cinema. Whether it is the always manic Danny Kaye costarring with the always cool Gene Tierney or Bob Hope – who overplays everything – costarring with Roy Rogers – who underplays everything\, these movies can offer special delights! \nPlease join us!  This presentation will be fun! \nThis multimedia presentation offers background\, analysis and clips from the movies.  Although we will look at many examples\, the films at the centerpiece of the discussions include: \nSneakers (Sidney Poitier and Dan Aykroyd) \nMonkey Business (Cary Grant and Marilyn Monroe) \nOther People’s Money (Danny DeVito and Gregory Peck) \nSon Of Paleface (Bob Hope and Roy Rogers) \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee. You only have to request the waiver once; it will automatically cover you for all future programs. I am struggling 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 \nPut ‘Teams PM’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \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) Please add a note saying ‘Teams PM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Teams AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nREGISTRATION \nClick Here To Register \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \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 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/unexpected-movie-teams-delightful-duos-creating-classic-films-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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 an award-winning wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding for a lovely couple! \nWhat do I love about officiating weddings? Whether the wedding is large or small\, religious or civil\, traditional or same-sex\, I love being\npart of a couple’s most special day. \nI do not do “cookie-cutter” weddings – every ceremony is completely unique to the couple. Click here to see and hear what my brides have to say! \nEvery love story\, every relationship\, every family is different. It is so much fun for me to get to know the wonderful people and their 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-5/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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