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  • Fred Astaire – A Life in Film

    Private Venue

    Fred Astaire is rightfully considered by many critics to be the greatest dancer in the history of movies. Although the name of Fred Astaire is inevitably remembered alongside that of the underrated and glamorous singer/dancer Ginger Rogers, his career was … Continue reading

  • Gene Kelly

    Private Venue

    It is one of the single most iconic moments in the history of the movies: Gene Kelly dancing with absolute joy in a rainstorm in Singing In The Rain. That unforgettable moment showcases so many things - a brilliant dancer and … Continue reading

  • Gene Kelly

    Private Venue

    It is one of the single most iconic moments in the history of the movies: Gene Kelly dancing with absolute joy in a rainstorm in Singing In The Rain. That unforgettable moment showcases so many things - a brilliant dancer and … Continue reading

  • Gene Kelly

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    It is one of the single most iconic moments in the history of the movies: Gene Kelly dancing with absolute joy in a rainstorm in Singing In The Rain. That unforgettable moment showcases so many things - a brilliant dancer and … Continue reading

  • 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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  • Gene Kelly

    Cook Memorial Library 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, United States

    It is one of the single most iconic moments in the history of the movies: Gene Kelly dancing with absolute joy in a rainstorm in Singin' in the Rain.  That unforgettable moment showcases so many things - a brilliant dancer and … Continue reading

  • TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s

    Glenview Senior Center 2400 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, IL, United States

    TV in the 1960s The 1960s were definitely one of TV's oddest decades! The 1960s began with Westerns dominating the ratings! The old West soap opera Bonanza became the most popular show on the air. One after another competing show … Continue reading