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Audrey Hepburn

Private Venue

Audrey Hepburn was the epitome of grace and charm, kindness and generosity. Audrey Hepburn's movies today are considered among the greatest example of classic Hollywood. In their day, likewise, her movies were wildly popular with both critics and an adoring public. Audrey … Continue reading

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The Life And The Films Of Paul Newman

Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

  The Life And The Films Of Paul Newman   Paul Newman was one of the greatest movie stars of all time.  He was certainly among the most handsome actors ever to grace the silver screen!  However, he was far … Continue reading

The Life And The Films Of Paul Newman

Highland Park Country Club 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park IL, IL, United States

  The Life And The Films Of Paul Newman   Paul Newman was one of the greatest movie stars of all time.  He was certainly among the most handsome actors ever to grace the silver screen!  However, he was far … Continue reading

Betty White: America’s Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma

Niles Senior Center 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, United States

PLEASE NOTE! This is a live and in-person presentation. The registration fee includes a lovely lunch! Registration info is below! The cost is $22 through the wonderful Niles Senior Center!   The fabulous Betty White has been called an American … Continue reading

The Many Faces of Danny Kaye

Private Venue

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

This event is not open to the general public.

Diana: Life Of The The People’s Princess

Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

Diana: Glamorous And Tragic Life Of a Princess Lady Diana Spencer was the "People's Princess" beloved worldwide for her compassion as much as for her glamour. Sweet, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she caught … Continue reading

Audra McDonald

Private Venue

Audra McDonald is a phenomenally talented singer. Her range is otherworldly! The amazing Audra McDonald has sung everything from Broadway to popular music to opera and earned acclaim at every turn. Audra Mcdonald is also a passionately committed humanitarian, recognized … Continue reading

Betty White: America’s Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma

Niles Senior Center 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, United States

PLEASE NOTE! This is a live and in-person presentation. The registration fee includes a lovely lunch! Registration info is below! The cost is $22 through the wonderful Niles Senior Center!   The fabulous Betty White has been called an American … Continue reading

Jack Benny

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Jack Benny holds two unique and quite wonderful distinctions. First, Jack Benny is almost universally regarded   by critics, contemporaries and historians as having the best comic timing of any performer in show business. Jack Benny's ability to take a pause, … Continue reading

The History Of Santa Claus!

Addolorata Villa 555 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, IL

Come and learn the fascinating history of Santa Claus Who doesn't love Santa Claus? Even in countries like Japan, that don't celebrate Christmas, the visage of Jolly old Santa is well known to the public. Although Santa's origins can be … Continue reading