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  • Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise

    Lake Shore Men's Club 1301 Clavey, Highland Park, IL, United States

     Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise got their breaks in the movies because of their looks. But both actors have proven to be more than just a "pretty boy!" Both Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise have had astounding careers that continue … Continue reading

    $20
  • 1945

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Join me in our time capsule for this amazing look back at one of the most important years in the history of the world: 1945. In 1945 World War II finally came to an end. After the deaths of both … Continue reading

  • The Many Faces of Danny Kaye

    Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

    The Many Faces of Danny Kaye Danny Kaye was a brilliant comic. He sang well enough to do duets with Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, and even Beverly Sills. He danced beautifully with Vera-Ellen, a woman often considered the best technical … Continue reading

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  • Sidney Poitier

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    Sidney Poitier is, without question, one of the greatest actors in the history of American film. Additionally, Sidney Poitier is the man who broke the color barrier in Hollywood. Like Barack Obama or Jackie Robinson, he was more than just … Continue reading

  • Rodgers And Hammerstein

    Private Venue

    So just how good were Rodgers and Hammerstein? In a 16 year career, they wrote 11 musicals. Six of those musical are among the very best ever produced! The greatest  hits of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II include: √ … Continue reading

  • 1945

    Private Venue

    Join me in our time capsule for this amazing look back at one of the most important years in the history of the world: 1945. In 1945 World War II finally came to an end. After the deaths of both … Continue reading

  • American Movies Set In Italy

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    Italy!  Italy is a beautiful country - the weather and the colors are as warm as the people. Diane Lane Glows "Under The Tuscan Sun" Americans are welcomed in every part of the country. Whether tourists want to admire the … Continue reading

    This event is not open to the general public.
  • Sidney Poitier

    Zoom

    Sidney Poitier is, without question, one of the greatest actors in the history of American film. Additionally, Sidney Poitier is the man who broke the color barrier in Hollywood. Like Barack Obama or Jackie Robinson, he was more than just … Continue reading

  • Amy Adams, Jessica Chastain, Rachel McAdams

    Zoom

    SOLD OUT! SORRY! Hollywood's Remarkable Redheads! Three of the greatest living actresses are the remarkable Amy Adams, Jessica Chastain, and Rachel McAdams. These young, popular, superb actresses have four amazing traits in common other than their amazing acting ability. Each has … Continue reading

  • SOLD OUT! Mel Brooks

    Aspen Drive Library 701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills, United States

    IMPORTANT - THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. SORRY! Mel Brooks wrote, directed and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! As a TV writer, working for the great Sid Caesar, … Continue reading