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  • 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 clever, witty, sophisticated, original and naughty. Cole Porter was the ultimate European oriented sophisticate - yet he was born in tiny Peru, … Continue reading

  • Barry’s Best Of Broadway

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

    As a professional cultural Historian (and a self-described Broadway fanatic) I have actually seen well over 200 performances on Broadway! I truly love going to the theater in New York City! Accordingly, I make several trips a year to Manhattan … Continue reading

  • 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

  • Cole Porter – Risque Master Of American Music

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

    Cole Porter is one of the greatest songwriters in American history. His melodies were sublime. His lyrics were clever, 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

    Private Venue

    Cole Porter is one of the greatest songwriters in American history. His melodies were sublime. His lyrics were clever, witty, sophisticated, original and naughty. Cole Porter was the ultimate European oriented sophisticate - yet he was born in tiny Peru, … Continue reading

  • 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

  • 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

  • Cole Porter – Risque Master Of American Music (Part 1)

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    We 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

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  • Cole Porter – Risque Master Of American Music (Part 2)

    Zoom

    We 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

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