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  • The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra – Part One

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

      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 impressive record on Civil Rights. In this brand-new multimedia presentation, I will … Continue reading

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  • 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

  • Best Movies About Baseball

    Private Venue

    Baseball and movies are a natural combination! The best movies about baseball have featured some of the greatest actors, such as Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks, and Robert Redford, and the most talented writers and directors, including Aaron Sorkin and Penny … Continue reading

  • Best Movies About Baseball

    Private Venue

    Baseball and movies are a natural combination! The best movies about baseball have featured some of the greatest actors, such as Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks, and Robert Redford, and the most talented writers and directors, including Aaron Sorkin and Penny … Continue reading

  • Mel Brooks

    Private Venue

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Unusual Movie Musicals

    Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

    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

  • 1950 – Life In America 75 Years Ago

    Private Venue

    Journey to 1950, a defining year of post-war America, when optimism soared and new challenges emerged. The Baby Boom was reshaping family life, and suburban living became the American ideal. Television became the centerpiece of entertainment, with early shows like … Continue reading

  • Walt Disney (PM)

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      It’s no overstatement to say that Walt Disney is one of the most influential Americans of all time. His name has become synonymous with imagination, innovation, and entertainment across the globe. To call something “Disney-like” instantly evokes a world … Continue reading