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1924 – America 100 Years Ago (PM)

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Our popular “Time Capsule.” programs return with this brand new entry: “1924 - America 100 Years Ago. Each program will take you deep into American life during the year in question. We will look at the famous people who were … Continue reading

1949 – America 75 Years Ago

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Our popular “Time Capsule.” programs return with this brand new entry:1949 - America 75 Years Ago. Each program will take you deep into American life during the year in question.  We will look at the famous people who were born … Continue reading

1974 – America 50 Years Ago

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Our popular “Time Capsule.” programs return with this brand new entry: “1974 - America 50 Years Ago. Each program will take you deep into American life during the year in question. We will look at the famous people who were … Continue reading

The Marx Brothers

Private Venue

The Marx Brothers were much, much better than you remember! Their humor uplifted American spirits during the Depression and established new standards for comedy. The Marx Brothers' combination of odd and unique talents, including a harp-playing mime, a Jewish comic … Continue reading

The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago

Private Venue

“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” Chicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation, we will look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best … Continue reading

1924 – America 100 Years Ago

Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

Our popular “Time Capsule.” programs return with this brand new entry: “1924 - America 100 Years Ago. Each program will take you deep into American life during the year in question. We will look at the famous people who were … Continue reading

Best Movies Directed By Women – Part II

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

From 1929 to 2024, 601 movies were nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. Of those, 22 were directed by women. In this exciting, brand-new two-part multimedia presentation, we will examine all 22 fantastic Oscar-nominated best movies directed by women. … Continue reading

1949 – America 75 Years Ago

Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

Our popular “Time Capsule.” programs return with this brand new entry:1949 - America 75 Years Ago. Each program will take you deep into American life during the year in question.  We will look at the famous people who were born … Continue reading

Unusual Movie Musicals

Private Venue

What is the greatest movie musical of all time? "Singin' In The Rain," "Grease," "The Wizard Of Oz," "West Side Story," and a number of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers films would pop up in many lists. However, this fun … Continue reading

Best Movies About Politics (Part I)

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Films will be presented chronologically. Politics and the movies are a match made in heaven! Movies need compelling characters, suspenseful plots, unexpected twists, and a great conclusion. Politics provides all the above and then some! In this remarkable new presentation, … Continue reading