Free Entertainment Topics in Chicago

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  90 Years and Counting: The Theatre of Western Springs

  Ginny Richardson, Actor for 35 Years, Theatre of Western Springs

  The Theatre of Western Springs (TWS) has a fascinating story to tell. Months before the Great Depression (1929), a Western Springs woman - Mary Cattell - founded the venerable theatre. In the 1970s, a theatre building was built. Today, mortgage free, it houses two theatres – the Mainstage seats 400 and the Cattell Theatre seats 150. MORE >

  There are no auditions. Rather, it’s a company of approximately 250 people, both backstage workers and actors. TWS has a unique system: a committee of non-actors does the casting and the play selections. It’s worked for 90 years.

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  Leaving a Video Legacy

  Dan Gelfond, Former Steven Spielberg Project Interviewers, Personal History Interviews

  Former Spielberg project interviewers recount their stories from 4 years of conducting interviews with Holocaust Survivor's around the world. 17 years of interviewing parents and Grandparents after the project was over are also detailed. Funny, moving and inspirational stories from these experiences are presented. Video clips are also shown along with tips on how to gather a life story. MORE >

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  Party Planning Tips Made Easy – How to Have Fun at Your Own Party!

  Kim Burk, Foodie, Party Planner, Speaker

  When was the last time you had fun planning a party? It doesn't have to be that hard! I will share easy time-saving tips to help you actually enjoy your own party. Whether you are planning a dinner party for 6 or a themed party for 100, my easy tips will take the stress (well most of it) out of your planning. I will even share some of my tried and true recipes. I can customize my presentation too, to meet the needs of your group/organization.
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  Creative Writing Workshop

  Tephra Miriam, Founder, TEPHRAMIRIAM Communications & Publishing

  Tephra Miriam leads audiences of all ages through a hands-on workshop that explores tactics and thought patterns to harness creativity. Tephra's specialty is school and library talks for middle grade - high school students. Tephra Miriam's author talks explore diversity, inclusion, innovation and social responsibility. Attendees are sure to walk away transformed and inspired.

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  Entertaining with Ease

  Kim Burk, Foodie, Party Planner, Speaker

  I offer a variety of custom presentations on a variety of topics to fit your organization's needs. Possible topics include: Planning a simple dinner party, Holiday entertaining ideas, Summer picnics/parities, The perfect Brunch, Ladies Luncheon Ideas, Appetizers and More.

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  Author Visit & Magic Storytime

  Tracie Main, Author, Speaker, Actress & Momma

  Invite Children's Book Author to come share her triumphant story of "Johnny's Mommy's Magic Words," with your school, library or event. Follow Johnny Giraffe as he overcomes his obstacles with the help from his mommy's magic words. Everyone will be chanting along, "I can and I will & I am the greatest!" MORE >

  Tracie will Inspire children to believe in themselves and that anything is possible!

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  1968 – Those Were The Days! An Interactive Trip Down Memory Lane.

  Michael Yublosky, Vice President, JEM Consulting div., A-BnC Parties and More, Inc.

  A Zoom presentation where we will share notable events, headlines, music and film, personalities, pictures, film clips, interesting statistics and more.

  Highlights of every month and video highlights from each quarter of the year.

  We'll also toss in some trivia to test your memory!

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  Video game accessibility

  Robert Kingett, Author

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  In the Belly of the Blues

  Terry Abrahamson, Author, In the Belly of the Blues

  Terry’s talk is great for baby boomers, black studies groups and music lovers. He takes the audience back to the crossroads of musical history with tales and photos from his book, “In the Belly of the Blues,” of his days with musicians like the Rolling Stones, BB King and Howlin’ Wolf using rare music, video and hilarious first-person anecdotes. MORE >

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  All About The Theatre of Western Springs

  Bill Hammack, Theatre Junkie

  The Theatre of Western Springs is a very successful community theatre that has as its mission “to entertain, to educate, and to inspire across the generations through the art of live theatre.” As managing director of TWS for 8 years, Bill is in a unique position to talk about the history, the present and the future of this venerable playhouse. He illustrates his talk with photographs from past productions and fascinating looks behind-the-scenes of this 87 year-old institution. MORE >

  Note: This presentation requires the venue to supply a projector. Mr. Hammack will supply a laptop computer.

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