Dr. Annette Bochenek loves to take Hometowns to Hollywood on the road–in person or virtually–in order to offer fun and engaging presentations about Hollywood’s Golden Age. Her presentations range from focusing on various subjects related to Golden Age Hollywood, in addition to presentations that profile individual performers.

Below is a listing of upcoming presentations and screenings for Hometowns to Hollywood. Attendance is free of charge unless otherwise noted.

To learn more about booking Hometowns to Hollywood at your organization, click here.

UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS:

Hollywood Goes to the Beach
Sat., Aug. 12, 2023, 1pm-2:30pm CT
Newberry Library
Online Program via Zoom
Taking full advantage of sunny California’s climate, classic Hollywood films frequently featured beach sequences and sun-drenched stars. Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek as she explores classic Hollywood stars and their ties to beach films, the beach movies’ influence on fashion, and memorable beach movie moments. The program will include a multimedia presentation consisting of photos, video clips, and captivating stories. Tickets are $48 for Newberry members and $53 for nonmembers. REGISTER HERE.

Bad Boys & Girls: The Characters We Love to Hate
Thurs., Aug. 17, 2023, 1pm-2pm CT
CJE SeniorLife
Free Online Program via Zoom
While many classic film characters are honorable or heroic, others were certainly the opposite. Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek for a presentation on the stellar performances of actors who portrayed some of the not-so-nice characters in classic Hollywood cinema—the characters who audiences loved to hate. The program will include a multimedia presentation of photos, video clips, and captivating stories. PRIVATE.

Hollywood Goes to the Beach
Thurs., Aug. 17, 2023, 7pm-8pm ET
Seaford Public Library
Free Online Program via Zoom
Taking full advantage of sunny California’s climate, classic Hollywood films frequently featured beach sequences and sun-drenched stars. Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek as she explores classic Hollywood stars and their ties to beach films, the beach movies’ influence on fashion, and memorable beach movie moments. The program will include a multimedia presentation consisting of photos, video clips, and captivating stories. REGISTER HERE.

Elmhurst Local Author Fair
Sat., Aug. 19, 2023, 10am-2pm (IN-PERSON)
Elmhurst Public Library
125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Copies of Hometowns to Hollywood: Volume I & Volume II will be sold at the fair.
Visit the Elmhurst Public Library to meet a variety of local authors. Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek will be in attendance selling copies of Hometowns to Hollywood: Volume I as well as her newest release, Hometowns to Hollywood: Volume II. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED.