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Music
George Gershwin
Private VenueIn a very short career, George Gershwin changed American music forever. He was one of the most beloved composers of music for Broadway. his songs and shows continue to be revived on the New York stage and in theaters around … Continue reading
Harry Belafonte
Private VenueThis has become one of my favorite new programs. And it is certainly one of the most surprising programs I have ever researched! When I began my research, I thought I would be talking about a popular entertainer from the … Continue reading
George Gershwin
Cook Memorial Library 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, United StatesIn a very short career, George Gershwin changed American music forever. He was one of the most beloved composers of music for Broadway. his songs and shows continue to be revived on the New York stage and in theaters worldwide. … Continue reading
Cole Porter – Risque Master Of American Music
Private VenueCole Porter is one of the greatest songwriters in American history. His melodies were sublime. His lyrics were creative, witty, sophisticated, original, and naughty. Cole Porter was the ultimate European-oriented sophisticate - yet he was born in tiny Peru, Indiana! … Continue reading
Harry Belafonte (AM)
ZoomThis has become one of my favorite new programs. And it is undoubtedly one of the most surprising programs I have ever researched! When I began my research, I thought I would talk about a popular entertainer from the 1950s … Continue reading
Harry Belafonte (PM)
ZoomThis has become one of my favorite new programs. And it is undoubtedly one of the most surprising programs I have ever researched! When I began my research, I thought I would talk about a popular entertainer from the 1950s … Continue reading
Cole Porter – Risque Master Of American Music
Private VenueCole Porter is one of the greatest songwriters in American history. His melodies were sublime. His lyrics were creative, witty, sophisticated, original, and naughty. Cole Porter was the ultimate European-oriented sophisticate - yet he was born in tiny Peru, Indiana! … Continue reading
The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra – Part One
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesFrank 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 amazing record on Civil Rights. In this brand-new multimedia presentation, I will … Continue reading
The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra – Part Two
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesFrank 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 amazing record on Civil Rights. In this brand-new multimedia presentation, I will trace … Continue reading
Neil Diamond
Private VenueJoin 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. We will delve into his extraordinary impact on the music industry, from his … Continue reading