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Hollywood Revisited

A Look At Fabulous Fashion in the Movies
2025-04-14 18:30:00 2025-04-14 19:30:00 America/Chicago Hollywood Revisited Join Greg Schreiner one of the most well-known collectors of movie costumes to learn about the exhibit with stories about the stars who wore them & designers who created these fabulous fashions. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Monday, April 14
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-14 18:30:00 2025-04-14 19:30:00 America/Chicago Hollywood Revisited Join Greg Schreiner one of the most well-known collectors of movie costumes to learn about the exhibit with stories about the stars who wore them & designers who created these fabulous fashions. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Join Greg Schreiner one of the most well-known collectors of movie costumes to learn about the exhibit with stories about the stars who wore them & designers who created these fabulous fashions.

After the presentation, Greg Schreiner will give a tour through the costume exhibit and point out interesting facts and answer questions.

Please Register

You may also view this program on this link:  https://gbpl.info/glitz-hollywood-fashion

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | History | Adult Programs |

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