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What Just Happened – January 2025 Current Events
What Just Happened – January 2025 Current Events
Once a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is so unique because we will not just talk … Continue reading
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Ten Terrific Films You May Have Missed
Ten Terrific Films You May Have Missed
Are you a movie lover searching for something extraordinary? Join us for an exciting journey through the world of cinema as we uncover 10 Terrific Films You May Have Missed—films that combine critical acclaim, unforgettable performances, and captivating stories that … Continue reading
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The Many Faces of Danny Kaye
The Many Faces of Danny Kaye
The Many Faces of Danny Kaye He was a brilliant comic. He sang well enough to do duets with Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, and Beverly Sills. Danny Kaye danced beautifully with Vera-Ellen, often considered the best technical dancer in the … Continue reading
1925: Life in America 100 Years Ago
1925: Life in America 100 Years Ago
Step back to 1925, the heart of the Roaring Twenties, when jazz ruled the airwaves, flappers danced the Charleston, and speakeasies thrived under Prohibition. This was a year of cultural transformation, as F. Scott Fitzgerald published The Great Gatsby, revealing … Continue reading
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1925: Life in America 100 Years Ago
1925: Life in America 100 Years Ago
Step back to 1925, the heart of the Roaring Twenties, when jazz ruled the airwaves, flappers danced the Charleston, and speakeasies thrived under Prohibition. This was a year of cultural transformation, as F. Scott Fitzgerald published The Great Gatsby, revealing … Continue reading
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The Life Of Lincoln
The Life Of Lincoln
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 was when he began his second term. … Continue reading
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1950 – Life In America 75 Years Ago
1950 – Life In America 75 Years Ago
Journey to 1950, a defining year of post-war America, when optimism soared and new challenges emerged. The Baby Boom was reshaping family life, and suburban living became the American ideal. Television became the centerpiece of entertainment, with early shows like … Continue reading
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Ten Terrific Films You May Have Missed
Ten Terrific Films You May Have Missed
Are you a movie lover searching for something extraordinary? Join us for an exciting journey through the world of cinema as we uncover 10 Terrific Films You May Have Missed—films that combine critical acclaim, unforgettable performances, and captivating stories that … Continue reading
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1950 – Life In America 75 Years Ago
1950 – Life In America 75 Years Ago
Journey to 1950, a defining year of post-war America, when optimism soared and new challenges emerged. The Baby Boom was reshaping family life, and suburban living became the American ideal. Television became the centerpiece of entertainment, with early shows like … Continue reading
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Movies About Lincoln – Abraham Lincoln On Film
Movies About Lincoln – Abraham Lincoln On Film
No American President has been portrayed on film more often than Abraham Lincoln! From the earliest days of silent movies, Lincoln has been featured in more films than all other Presidents combined. The most brilliant of these iconic performances can … Continue reading
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1975: Life in America 50 Years Ago
1975: Life in America 50 Years Ago
Revisit 1975, a year when America found itself at a crossroads. In the aftermath of Watergate, the country was grappling with questions of trust and leadership, while Vietnam veterans returned home to a divided nation. At the same time, disco … Continue reading
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Ten Terrific Films You May Have Missed
Ten Terrific Films You May Have Missed
Are you a movie lover searching for something extraordinary? Join us for an exciting journey through the world of cinema as we uncover 10 Terrific Films You May Have Missed—films that combine critical acclaim, unforgettable performances, and captivating stories that … Continue reading
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Lincoln’s Greatest Speeches
Lincoln’s Greatest Speeches
This brand new presentation will introduce you to the greatest speeches given by our greatest president. Abraham Lincoln was a master of communication. Like FDR during World War II, Lincoln constantly explained to Americans why we were fighting the Civil … Continue reading
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Barry’s Broadway Blockbusters Part II
Barry’s Broadway Blockbusters Part II
I am so excited about this program! Barry's Broadway blockbuster, part one, will examine some of the show-stopping moments on Broadway in the last 25 years. In this exciting brand-new program, cultural historian and Broadway maven Barry Bradford presents some … Continue reading