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  • Danny Kaye

    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 Smiling

    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 →

  • Americans In Italy: 8 Great Movies - A Little Romance

    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 →

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  • Sidney Poitier Smiling

    Sidney Poitier

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    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

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    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 →

  • Mel Brooks

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    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, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV … Continue reading →

  • Lincoln Movie

    Movies About Lincoln – Abraham Lincoln On Film

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

    No President of the United States has been portrayed in the movies more often than Abraham Lincoln! From the earliest days of silent movies, Lincoln has been featured in more movies than all other Presidents combined. The most brilliant of … Continue reading →