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SUMMARY:Betty White: America's Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe fabulous Betty White has been called an American national treasure – and rightly so! Up until her death at 99\, Betty White was a beacon of positivity even in difficult years! Witty\, working\, and happy\, Betty White it’s a beacon of positivity even in difficult times! \nDid you know that at a key moment in her career\, she risked her job to stand up for Civil Rights?  \nBetty White was voted one of America’s most beloved entertainers year in and year out.  In 2018\, she was chosen as the most trusted person in America! You know her as the seemingly sweet we but secretly scheming sexpot Sue Anne Nivens on the iconic  “Mary Tyler Moore Show\,” the endearing\, naïve\, and trusting Rose Nyland on the classic  “Golden Girls\,” and the outrageous and somewhat loopy Elka Ostrovsky on ” Hot in Cleveland.” \n Betty White has been a staple on talk shows\, a host and panelist on game shows\, and has even performed in some popular movies\, including one classic film drama about politics in which she played a U.S. Senator! \nYou may not know that Betty White was a pioneer in the early days of television\, being the first woman to produce her own show!  The amazing Ms. White is a best-selling author and tireless advocate for animals. Most importantly\, she is widely considered one of the nicest people in all show business. This warm\, charming\, and funny presentation is loaded with hilarious video clips and great stories about the one and only Betty White. \nREGISTRATION: Call the Niles Senior Center! A lovely lunch is included in the price. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/betty-white-americas-favorite-potty-mouthed-grandma-7/
LOCATION:Uniper
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Women's History
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SUMMARY:Betty White: America's Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma
DESCRIPTION: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! \n  \nThe fabulous Betty White has been called an American national treasure – and rightly so! Up until her death at 99\, Betty White was a beacon of positivity even in difficult years! Witty\, working\, and happy\, Betty White it’s a beacon of positivity even in difficult times! \nDid you know that at a key moment in her career\, she risked her job to stand up for Civil Rights?  \nBetty White was voted one of America’s most beloved entertainers year in and year out.  In 2018\, she was chosen as the most trusted person in America! You know her as the seemingly sweet we but secretly scheming sexpot Sue Anne Nivens on the iconic  “Mary Tyler Moore Show\,” the endearing\, naïve\, and trusting Rose Nyland on the classic  “Golden Girls\,” and the outrageous and somewhat loopy Elka Ostrovsky on ” Hot in Cleveland.” \n Betty White has been a staple on talk shows\, a host and panelist on game shows\, and has even performed in some popular movies\, including one classic film drama about politics in which she played a U.S. Senator! \nYou may not know that Betty White was a pioneer in the early days of television\, being the first woman to produce her own show!  The amazing Ms. White is a best-selling author and tireless advocate for animals. Most importantly\, she is widely considered one of the nicest people in all show business. This warm\, charming\, and funny presentation is loaded with hilarious video clips and great stories about the one and only Betty White. \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/betty-white-americas-favorite-potty-mouthed-grandma-8/
LOCATION:Addolorata Villa\, 555 McHenry Rd\, Wheeling\, IL\, 60090
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Women's History
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SUMMARY:Neil Diamond (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting and tuneful exploration of the life and career of Neil Diamond\, one of the best-selling and most beloved musicians of all time. \nWe will delve into Neil Diamond’s extraordinary impact on the music industry\, from his early days as a Brill Building songwriter in the 1960s  to his rise as a legendary performer. \nThe program will include numerous film clips\, giving you an inside look at his most iconic performances and behind-the-scenes stories about his biggest hits. \nAdditionally\, we’ll take an in-depth look at A Beautiful Noise\, the hit Broadway musical that tells the story of Diamond’s remarkable life through his unforgettable music. This multimedia presentation is a must-attend event for any fan of Neil Diamond or Broadway! \nCOST\nI kindly ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00 to help support my work. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS \nCash/Check\nPayable to: Barry Bradford\nMail to:\nBarry Bradford\nP.O. Box #177\nDeerfield\, IL 60015\nPlease write “Neil” in the subject line. \nPayPal\nPay securely via PayPal:\n\n(Please note: PayPal deducts 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50 per $5.00 donation.) \nVenmo\nSend to: @B-Bradford-1\nPlease include “FILMS” in the note. \nZelle\nUse the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET\nInclude “Neil” in the note. \nWAIVER OPTION\nIf you cannot afford to pay or feel my programs aren’t worth $5.00\, you are welcome to attend for free or contribute less. Just email me to request a waiver—no questions asked! This one-time request will cover all future programs. I completely understand the challenges of living on a tight budget and offer this with compassion. \nREGISTRATION LINK\nClick Here to Register \nDIDN’T RECEIVE YOUR ZOOM LINK?\nIf you don’t receive a confirmation email after registering\, it means your sign-up wasn’t completed. Be sure to: \n\nCheck your spam folder for the confirmation email.\nSave the confirmation email once you find it.\n\nIf you still can’t locate the email\, return to the website and register again. Unfortunately\, I cannot manually send you the link\, as they are generated directly by Zoom. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/neil-diamond-pm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Best Actors Never to Win an Oscar
DESCRIPTION:America has been in love with the movies for over 100 years.  Every year\, the race for the Oscar is closely watched by movie fans around the world.  Winning the Academy Award connotes something special in the history of film.  Movie buffs debate the winners and losers\, the snubs\, and the surprises.  However\, since the 1920s\, the Academy Awards have built a long historical record that we can examine.  And that record definitely contains some shocking omissions.   In this fun and fast multimedia presentation\, we will look at which highly-regarded actors have never won a competitive Academy Award. \n \nWe will not be considering one specific film performance\, but the larger question is why a great body of work never yielded an Oscar.  For instance\, how did great actors from Hollywood’s golden past\, such as Peter O’Toole\, Cary Grant\, & Richard Burton\, never win an Academy Award?  And how has the precious Oscar statuette eluded actors working today\, such as  Tom Cruise\, Johnny Depp\,\nand Harrison Ford\, who have made some of the most highly acclaimed films ever?  Don’t miss this fun presentation! \n  \nPLEASE NOTE: This program is offered live and in person only at the East-West Center of the Glenview Senior Center.  If you are not a member\, please get in touch with them to register.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/best-actors-never-to-win-an-oscar-6/
LOCATION:Glenview Senior Center\, 2400 Chestnut Ave\, Glenview\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Neil Diamond (AM)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting and tuneful exploration of the life and career of Neil Diamond\, one of the best-selling and most beloved musicians of all time. \nWe will delve into Neil Diamond’s extraordinary impact on the music industry\, from his early days as a Brill Building songwriter in the 1960s  to his rise as a legendary performer. \nThe program will include numerous film clips\, giving you an inside look at his most iconic performances and behind-the-scenes stories about his biggest hits. \nAdditionally\, we’ll take an in-depth look at A Beautiful Noise\, the hit Broadway musical that tells the story of Diamond’s remarkable life through his unforgettable music. This multimedia presentation is a must-attend event for any fan of Neil Diamond or Broadway! \nCOST\nI kindly ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00 to help support my work. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS \nCash/Check\nPayable to: Barry Bradford\nMail to:\nBarry Bradford\nP.O. Box #177\nDeerfield\, IL 60015\nPlease write “Neil” in the subject line. \nPayPal\nPay securely via PayPal:\n\n(Please note: PayPal deducts 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50 per $5.00 donation.) \nVenmo\nSend to: @B-Bradford-1\nPlease include “Neil” in the note. \nZelle\nUse the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET\nInclude “Neil” in the note. \nWAIVER OPTION\nIf you cannot afford to pay or feel my programs aren’t worth $5.00\, you are welcome to attend for free or contribute less. Just email me to request a waiver—no questions asked! This one-time request will cover all future programs. I completely understand the challenges of living on a tight budget and offer this with compassion. \nREGISTRATION LINK\nClick Here to Register \nDIDN’T RECEIVE YOUR ZOOM LINK?\nIf you don’t receive a confirmation email after registering\, it means your sign-up wasn’t completed. Be sure to: \n\nCheck your spam folder for the confirmation email.\nSave the confirmation email once you find it.\n\nIf you still can’t locate the email\, return to the website and register again. Unfortunately\, I cannot manually send you the link\, as they are generated directly by Zoom. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/neil-diamond-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Neil Diamond
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting and tuneful exploration of the life and career of Neil Diamond\, one of the best-selling and most beloved musicians of all time. \nWe will delve into Neil Diamond’s extraordinary impact on the music industry\, from his early days as a Brill Building songwriter in the 1960s  to his rise as a legendary performer. \nThe program will include numerous film clips\, giving you an inside look at his most iconic performances and behind-the-scenes stories about his biggest hits. \nAdditionally\, we’ll take an in-depth look at A Beautiful Noise\, the hit Broadway musical that tells the story of Diamond’s remarkable life through his unforgettable music. This multimedia presentation is a must-attend event for any fan of Neil Diamond or Broadway!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/neil-diamond-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Neil Diamond
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting and tuneful exploration of the life and career of Neil Diamond\, one of the best-selling and most beloved musicians of all time. \nWe will delve into Neil Diamond’s extraordinary impact on the music industry\, from his early days as a Brill Building songwriter in the 1960s  to his rise as a legendary performer. \nThe program will include numerous film clips\, giving you an inside look at his most iconic performances and behind-the-scenes stories about his biggest hits. \nAdditionally\, we’ll take an in-depth look at A Beautiful Noise\, the hit Broadway musical that tells the story of Diamond’s remarkable life through his unforgettable music. This multimedia presentation is a must-attend event for any fan of Neil Diamond or Broadway!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/neil-diamond-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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