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  • Chicago Cubs Super Fan Bill Murray

    Bill Murray (Tuesday Mid-Day)

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    Bill Murray has had one of the most unique careers in entertainment history. Starting with Second City & National Lampoon, Bill Murray became a tremendous sensation when he joined the early cast of Saturday Night Live. His deadpan, snarky, insincere … Continue reading →

  • Steve Martin Only Murders In The Building

    Steve Martin

    Private Venue

    A common cliché in show business is to refer to someone as "one of a kind." Often that is hyperbole. But in the case of Steve Martin, it is literally true! There is no one who has a skill set … Continue reading →

  • Amy Poehler and Tina Fey

    Women In Comedy – Great Teams! (Evening)

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    Are you ready to laugh? This presentation features six of the funniest women of all time! We will look at the following fabulous female comedy teams: The first team we’ll look at is Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance (“I Love … Continue reading →

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  • Will Rogers: America’s Cowboy Philosopher

    Private Venue

    Will Rogers: America’s Cowboy Philosopher Will Rogers is one of the most popular Americans to have ever lived!  he famously said, "I never met a man I didn't like." And the reverse was true – no one ever seemed to … Continue reading →

  • Chicago Cubs Super Fan Bill Murray

    Bill Murray

    New City Library 220 N. Main Street, New City, NY, United States

    Bill Murray has had one of the most unique careers in entertainment history. Starting with Second City & National Lampoon, Bill Murray became a tremendous sensation when he joined the early cast of Saturday Night Live. His deadpan, snarky, insincere … Continue reading →

  • M*A*S*H

    M*A*S*H

    Indian Trails Library 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, United States

    M*A*S*H is one of the most important, influential, and intriguing television series of all time. M*A*S*H was set during the Korean War., However, the creators of M*A*S*H intended to make a statement about the ongoing war in Vietnam and war … 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 →

  • Broadway Comes To Chicago – 2024

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    Broadway In Chicago, the Marriott Lincolnshire, Drury Lane Theater, Goodman Theatre, and Steppenwolf Theater (among others) have exciting programs this year for theater lovers. This fast and fascinating multimedia presentation will highlight all of the major shows coming to Chicago … Continue reading →