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Cultural History
Looking Back – Looking Ahead – 2023 in Review/Predictions for 2024
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThis is, without question, my most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Last year, this program sold out at every venue - so reserve your seats early! Perhaps it's just the era we are in, but this year seemed … Continue reading
Unexpected Movie Teams – Delightful Duos Creating Classic Films (PM)
ZoomUnexpected Movie Teams Some movie teams seem inevitable and natural. The Ratpack. Fred and Ginger. But some films boast completely unexpected movie teams. For instance, did you know that Sidney Poitier and Robert Redford co-starred in a terrific movie … Continue reading
Looking Back – Looking Ahead – 2023 in Review/Predictions for 2024
Private VenueThis is, without question, my most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Last year, this program sold out at every venue - so reserve your seats early! Perhaps it's just the era we are in, but this year seemed … Continue reading
Betty White: America’s Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma
Niles Senior Center 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, United StatesPLEASE 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
American Movies Set In Italy
Private VenueItaly! Italy is a beautiful country - the weather and the colors are as warm as the people. Diane Lane Glows "Under The Tuscan Sun" Americans are welcomed in every part of the country. Whether tourists want to admire the … Continue reading
Julia Child: Spy And Chef
Clarendale Of Algonquin 2001 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, ILJulia Child: Spy And Chef In 1963, Julia Child became the first national superstar chef on TV! Her program "The French Chef" was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit! Julia Child changed … Continue reading
History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning
Private VenueHistory Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning Mississippi Burning: The Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting, important, and electrifying eras in American history. It had everything from a cinematic standpoint: dynamic lead characters, powerful and determined villains, mystery, mood, … Continue reading
Julia Child: Spy And Chef
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesJulia Child: Spy And Chef In 1963 Julia Child became the first national superstar chef on TV.! Her program "The French Chef" was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit! Julia Child changed the way … Continue reading
Betty White: America’s Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma
Niles Senior Center 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, United StatesPLEASE 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
American Movies Set In Italy
Highland Park Country Club 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park IL, IL, United StatesItaly! Italy is a beautiful country - the weather and the colors are as warm as the people. Diane Lane Glows "Under The Tuscan Sun" Americans are welcomed in every part of the country. Whether tourists want to admire the … Continue reading