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Betty White: America’s Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma
Private VenueBetty White has been called a national treasure - and rightly so! Year in and year out, she has been voted one of America's most beloved entertainers. Â you know her as the seeming police we but secretly scheming Sue Anne … Continue reading
Julia Child: Spy And Chef
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesJulia Child: Serving AmericaIn 1963 Julia Child became the 1st superstar chef on TV. Her program was so influential, that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit! She changed the way America thought about food, became the first … Continue reading
Eleanor Roosevelt – First Lady of The World
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldEleanor Roosevelt - First Lady Of The World Any discussion of the most influential First Ladies has to start with Eleanor Roosevelt. America had popular First Ladies (Dolley Madison, Frances Cleveland America had First Ladies who worked to help others. … Continue reading
The Many Faces of Danny Kaye
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesThe Many Faces of Danny Kaye He was a brilliant comic. He sang well enough to do duets with Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, and even Beverly Sills. he danced beautifully with Vera Ellen, often considered the best technical dancer in … Continue reading
Julia Child: Spy And Chef
Libertyville Senior Center 135 W. Church Street, Libertyville, ILJulia Child: Serving America In 1963 Julia Child became the 1st superstar chef on TV. Her program was so influential, that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit! She changed the way America thought about food, became the … Continue reading
Betty White: America’s Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldBetty White has been called a national treasure - and rightly so! Year in and year out, she has been voted one of America's most beloved entertainers. Â you know her as the seeming police we but secretly scheming Sue Anne … Continue reading
Kristin Chenoweth – Multi-Talented Performer With A Compassionate Heart
Private VenueKristin Chenoweth is one of the most talented performers in America. She is also one of the nicest people ever to become a major star in show business. Her life story is as unexpected as her talent is overwhelming. Leo Durocher famously … Continue reading
Kristin Chenoweth – Multi-Talented Performer With A Compassionate Heart
Private VenueKristin Chenoweth is one of the most talented performers in America. She is also one of the nicest people ever to become a major star in show business. Her life story is as unexpected as her talent is overwhelming. Leo Durocher famously … Continue reading
Betty White: America’s Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma
Niles Senior Center 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, United StatesBetty White has been called an American national treasure - and rightly so! Year in and year out, Betty White has been voted one of America's most beloved entertainers. Â You know her as the seemingly sweet we but secretly scheming … Continue reading
The Many Faces of Danny Kaye
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesThe Many Faces of Danny Kaye Danny Kaye was a brilliant comic. He sang well enough to do duets with Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, and even Beverly Sills. He danced beautifully with Vera-Ellen, a woman often considered the best technical … Continue reading