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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
Cole Porter – Risque Master Of American Music (Part 1)
ZoomWe begin with a simple statement of absolute truth. Cole Porter is one of the greatest songwriters in American history. Porter's melodies were sublime. Equally unforgettable are his amazing lyrics- they were clever, witty, sophisticated, original and naughty. Surprisingly, although … Continue reading
Cole Porter – Risque Master Of American Music (Part 2)
ZoomWe begin with a simple statement of absolute truth. Cole Porter is one of the greatest songwriters in American history. Porter's melodies were sublime. Equally unforgettable are his amazing lyrics- they were clever, witty, sophisticated, original and naughty. Surprisingly, although … Continue reading
The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra – Part One
ZoomREGISTRATION IS CLOSED - IF YOU CANNOT GET IN THE ROOM DUE TO AN OVERFLOW, EMAIL ME AND I WILL SET A MAKEUP TIME! Frank Sinatra was one of the most charismatic and controversial American entertainers of all time. He … Continue reading
The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra – Part Two
ZoomFrank 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
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, … Continue reading
Cole Porter – Risque Master Of American Music
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesCole 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
ZoomThis 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
Harry Belafonte
ZoomThis 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
Harry Belafonte
New City Library 220 N. Main Street, New City, NY, United StatesThis 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