Dr. Annette Bochenek loves to take Hometowns to Hollywood on the road–in person or virtually–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:

A Night at the Oscars: Academy Awards History
Fri., Mar. 1, 2024, 1pm-2pm ET
Seaford Public Library
Free Online Program via Zoom
It’s time to get red carpet-ready! Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek as she presents the history of the Academy Awards and some of its memorable moments while showcasing previous Best Picture winners and this year’s Best Picture nominees. The program will include a multimedia presentation consisting of photos, video clips, and captivating stories. REGISTER HERE.

A Night at the Oscars: Academy Awards History
Mon., Mar. 4, 2023, 7pm-8pm CT (IN-PERSON)
Indian Trails Public Library
355 Schoenbeck Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090
It’s time to get red carpet-ready! Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek as she presents the history of the Academy Awards and some of its memorable moments, while also showcasing previous Best Picture winners. The program will include a multimedia presentation consisting of photos, video clips, and captivating stories. REGISTER HERE.

A Night at the Oscars: Academy Awards History
Tues., Mar. 5, 2024, 4pm-5pm ET
Bronxville Public Library
Free Online Program via Zoom
It’s time to get red carpet-ready! Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek as she presents the history of the Academy Awards and some of its memorable moments, while also showcasing previous Best Picture winners and this year’s Best Picture nominees. The program will include a multimedia presentation consisting of photos, video clips, and captivating stories. REGISTER HERE.

A Night at the Oscars: Best Picture Spotlight
Weds., Mar. 6, 2024, 7pm-8pm ET
Poughkeepsie Public Library
Free Online Program via Zoom
It’s time to get red carpet ready and delve into the history of the Best Picture category! Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek as she presents the evolution of the Best Picture category, memorable Best Picture contenders, and this year’s nominees. The program will include a multimedia presentation consisting of photos, video clips, and captivating stories. REGISTER HERE.

A Night at the Oscars: Academy Awards History
Thurs., Mar. 7, 2024, 7pm-8pm CT
Flossmoor Public Library
Free Online Program via Zoom
It’s time to get red carpet-ready! Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek as she presents the history of the Academy Awards and some of its memorable moments, while also showcasing previous Best Picture winners and this year’s Best Picture nominees. The program will include a multimedia presentation consisting of photos, video clips, and captivating stories. REGISTER HERE.

A Night at the Oscars: Academy Awards History
Fri., Mar. 8, 2024, 2pm-3pm ET
Syosset Public Library
Free Online Program via Zoom
It’s time to get red carpet-ready! Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek as she presents the history of the Academy Awards and some of its memorable moments, while also showcasing previous Best Picture winners and this year’s Best Picture nominees. The program will include a multimedia presentation consisting of photos, video clips, and captivating stories. REGISTER HERE.

A Night at the Oscars: Academy Awards History
Sat., Mar. 9, 2024, 1:30pm-2:30pm CT (IN-PERSON)
CJE Tamarisk NorthShore
1627 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
It’s time to get red carpet-ready! Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek as she presents the history of the Academy Awards and some of its memorable moments, while also showcasing previous Best Picture winners and this year’s Best Picture nominees. The program will include a multimedia presentation consisting of photos, video clips, and captivating stories. PRIVATE EVENT.

The Irish in Hollywood
Mon., Mar. 11, 2024, 7pm-8pm CT (IN-PERSON)
Niles-Maine District Public Library
6960 W Oakton St, Niles, IL 60714
Ring in St. Patrick’s Day with “The Irish in Hollywood!” The films of Hollywood’s Golden Age offered many depictions and talents from Ireland. Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek as she explores a selection of the studio system’s top stars and classic films that paid tribute to Ireland. The program will include a multimedia presentation of photos, video clips, and captivating stories. REGISTER HERE.

Lucille Ball: Queen of Comedy
Tues., Mar. 12, 2024, 1:30pm-2:30pm CT (IN-PERSON)
Luther Village
1250 Village Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Lucille Ball is celebrated as one of classic television’s top comediennes. In addition to a career spanning from radio, television, and film, Ball also possessed a strong business acumen that impacted classic television. Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek for a special “Hometowns to Hollywood” tribute to Lucille Ball, as she discusses her career, legacy, and early years in a multimedia presentation. PRIVATE EVENT.

The Arcada Silent Film Series: The Battle of the Sexes (1928)
Tues., Mar. 12, 2024, 7:30pm CT (IN-PERSON)
Arcada Theatre
105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174
Gum-chewing gold-digger Marie Skinner cooks up a scheme with her lover to fleece a middle-aged real estate tycoon. What happens next? Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek for an introduction to this film, followed by a screening with live musical accompaniment by premiere Theatre Organist Jay Warren. Tickets are $10 per person. BUY TICKETS HERE.

Betty White: A Lifetime of Laughter
Weds., Mar. 13, 2024, 7pm-8pm CT (IN-PERSON)
West Chicago Public Library
118 W Washington St, West Chicago, IL
An actress and activist, comedian Betty White was a woman of many achievements both on and off the screen. Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek for this special birthday presentation about the early years, career highlights, and legacy of Betty White. The program will include a multimedia presentation of photos, video clips, and captivating stories. REGISTER HERE.

Hollywood Style: Icons of Fashion
Thurs., Mar. 14, 2024, 7pm-8pm CT
Harper College
Online Program via Zoom
Classic Hollywood stars and the fashions they wore on-screen and off were influential style choices for moviegoers worldwide. Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek as she presents the daring wardrobe choices and revolutionary makeup innovations of the stars as well as their legacies today. The program will include a multimedia presentation consisting of photos, video clips, and captivating stories. REGISTER HERE.

How’d They Do That?!
Sat., Mar. 16, 2024, 2pm-3pm CT (IN-PERSON)
Whiting Public Library
1735 Oliver St, Whiting, IN 46394
Classic Hollywood has achieved a wide variety of iconic scenes that simply take one’s breath away. Movie characters have parted the Red Sea, dodged crop dusters, scaled skyscrapers, and more, leaving audiences wondering, “How’d they do that?!” Join Film Historian Annette Bochenek for a presentation about how some of classic Hollywood’s most memorable movie scenes were developed, approached, and accomplished. The program will include a multimedia presentation consisting of photos, video clips, and captivating stories. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Hollywood Goes to Space
Tues., Mar. 19, 2024, 7pm-8pm CT
Winnetka-Northfield Public Library
Free Online Program via Zoom
As the public became fascinated with the Space Race and the idea of space travel in the 1950s, classic Hollywood worked to bring space to the screen through many science fiction features. Join film historian Dr. Annette Bochenek for a presentation about various classic films that depict space and its residents, including a discussion of special effects and creative choices used to develop space-related plot lines and scenarios for moviegoing audiences to enjoy. The program will include a multimedia presentation consisting of photos, video clips, and captivating stories. REGISTER HERE.

Backwards in Heels: The Legacy of Ginger Rogers
Thurs., Mar. 21, 2024, 7pm-8pm CT
Mid-Continent Public Library
Free Online Program via Zoom
While Ginger Rogers is easily considered to be one-half of the most iconic dancing duo in cinematic history, she achieved so much in her on- and off-screen life. She danced her way through many beloved films while also challenging herself with other performance styles and on-screen innovations. Join film historian Dr. Annette Bochenek for a presentation about Rogers’s early years in Missouri, Hollywood career, and legacy today. REGISTER HERE.