Public Events

Musical Midwife: Chicago and the Birth of Rock & Roll

Tuesday, August 25th at 6:30 pm Green Hills Library Palos Hills IL

An Unfinished Journey: African American Music in Its Pivotal Decades

Tuesday, September 22nd at 7pm Elmhurst Public Library Elmhurst IL

City of Big Songs: Songs about Chicago & The Stories about the Songs

Thursday, October 22nd at 7pm Elmhurst Public Library Elmhurst IL

The CDs "Sunspots & Despots," "Blue Island," "Don't Fret" and "Bob and Mark Yen for a Buck" are out and available at shows.

*Zoomcast (You must register at the host facility's website,

and then please check your junk/spam folder for your invitation/registration)

The Ballot...and the Bullet: How Murder of the President Shaped Racial Politics

Thursday, July 30th at 6:30 pm Green Hills Public Library Palos Hills IL

Black Sox, Billy Goats & da' monsters of da' Midway: Chicago Team Sport History

Wednesday, August 19th at 7pm Chicago Ridge Public Library Chicago Ridge IL

One Brief, Shining Moment: The Kennedys in Chicago, Zoom Event*

Thursday, August 27th at 7pm Wilmette Public Library Wilmette IL*

Boss of Bosses? Giancana's Chicago (Murder, Mayhem, and da' Mob Part 3)

Thursday, September 3rd at 7pm Arlington Heights Public Library Arlington Heights IL

Thursday, September 10th at 2pm Indian Trails Public Library Wheeling IL

What's in a Name? Chicago's Many Nicknames, Slogans, and Mottos

Thursday, September 10th at 6pm Lake Bluff Library Lake Bluff IL

Look for me on The History Channel, NBC Chicago, and WTTW!

My book, "Nerd Avenue," is available at my presentations and tours!