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Bob Hope – Man Of A Million Laughs And Two Personalities

Friendship Village 350 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg

Bob Hope is one of the most beloved men in American History. He was a major star in vaudeville, on radio, in films and on television. His tireless travels to entertain the troops during World War II made him a … Continue reading

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The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra

Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102

Frank Sinatra was one of the most charismatic and controversial American entertainers of all time. He was one of a kind!  Click here to read about his amazing record on Civil Rights. In this brand-new  multimedia presentation I will trace … Continue reading

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The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Frank Sinatra was one of the most charismatic and controversial American entertainers of all time. He was one of a kind!  Click here to read about his amazing record on Civil Rights. In this brand-new  multimedia presentation I will trace … Continue reading

Free - but registration requested!

The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra

Addolorata Villa 555 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, IL

Frank Sinatra was one of the most charismatic and controversial American entertainers of all time. He was one of a kind!  Click here to read about his amazing record on Civil Rights. In this brand-new  multimedia presentation I will trace … Continue reading

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Fred Astaire – A Life in Film

Harper College - Brookdale Plaza 800 S River Road, Des Plaines, IL

Fred Astaire is rightfully considered to be the greatest dancer in the history of movies. Although best remembered for his amazing series of films with Ginger Rogers, his career was actually much longer and involved many other partners. What Fred … Continue reading

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Fred Astaire – A Life in Film

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Fred Astaire is rightfully considered by many critics to be the greatest dancer in the history of movies. Although the name of Fred Astaire is inevitably remembered alongside that of the underrated and glamorous singer/dancer Ginger Rogers, his career was … Continue reading

Fred Astaire – A Life in Film

Private Venue

Fred Astaire is rightfully considered by many critics to be the greatest dancer in the history of movies. Although the name of Fred Astaire is inevitably remembered alongside that of the underrated and glamorous singer/dancer Ginger Rogers, his career was … Continue reading

1945

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

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