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Julia Child: Spy And Chef

Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

Julia Child: Serving AmericaIn 1963 Julia Child became the 1st superstar chef on TV. Her program was so influential, that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit! She changed the way America thought about food, became the first … Continue reading

The Mysterious Life Of Lee Harvey Oswald

Private Venue

Lee Harvey Oswald was only 24 years when he was killed.  But his 24 years of life are as mysterious and controversial as the life of any 24-year-old ever! So who was he? Was Lee Harvey Oswald a "semi-educated hillbilly … Continue reading

Jack Ruby – Hothead, Hitman or Patriot?

Private Venue

Jack Ruby - Hothead, Hitman or Patriot? Here is what we know for sure.  Jack Ruby was an erratic, violent man who murdered Lee Harvey Oswald What we cannot be certain of is WHY Jack Ruby murdered Lee Harvey Oswald. … Continue reading

First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries When Martha Washington became our first First Lady, she stepped into a roll with no job description and no precedent. She handled the position with grace and polish. however, each of the … Continue reading

First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries When Martha Washington became our first First Lady, she stepped into a roll with no job description and no precedent. She handled the position with grace and polish. however, each of the … Continue reading

First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries

Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries When Martha Washington became our first First Lady, she stepped into a roll with no job description and no precedent. She handled the position with grace and polish. however, each of the … Continue reading

Julia Child: Spy And Chef

Libertyville Senior Center 135 W. Church Street, Libertyville, IL

Julia Child: Serving America In 1963 Julia Child became the 1st superstar chef on TV. Her program was so influential, that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit! She changed the way America thought about food, became the … Continue reading

The Mysterious Life Of Lee Harvey Oswald

Indian Trails Public Library 355 Schoenbeck Rd, Wheeling, IL, United States

Lee Harvey Oswald was only 24 years when he was killed.  But his 24 years of life are as mysterious and controversial as the life of any 24-year-old ever! So who was he? Was Lee Harvey Oswald a "semi-educated hillbilly … Continue reading

Julia Child: Spy And Chef

Private Venue

Julia Child: Serving America 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 America … Continue reading

First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries

Private Venue

First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries When Martha Washington became our first First Lady, she stepped into a roll with no job description and no precedent. She handled the position with grace and polish. however, each of the … Continue reading