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  • George Gershwin

    Private Venue

    In 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 Venue

    This 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 States

    In 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 Venue

    Cole 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)

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    This 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)

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    This 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 Venue

    Cole 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 States

      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 amazing record on Civil Rights. In this brand-new multimedia presentation, I will … Continue reading

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  • The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra – Part Two

    Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

    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 amazing record on Civil Rights. In this brand-new multimedia presentation, I will trace … Continue reading

    $5
  • Neil Diamond

    Private Venue

    Join 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