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Summit Hosts Tribute to Mae West on Aug. 20

Tribute to Actress Mae West comes to life August 20 at The Summit



 



A Tribute to Mae West
performed by Mary Anne Burkhalter is scheduled at The Summit of Uptown, 10
N. Summit Ave., Park Ridge,
on Wednesday, August 20, at 1:30 p.m. There is no charge, but reservations are
required by calling call 847-825-1161, ext. 129.

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Come face
to face with a Hollywood legend.  A woman
decades ahead of her time, Miss West was all charm, wit and grit -- she called
her own shots, wrote her own material, and never let a man put anything over on
her except an umbrella. 

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This
tribute features rare songs, jokes, history and Hollywood
gossip, along with the best audience interaction you'll ever see.  Here's
your chance to meet the most quoted woman in history, a true American original.



 



Burkhalter
performed on stages in New York, Chicago and Houston
for years before founding Characters To Go, providing entertainment for seniors,
corporate events and parties.  She writes and performs shows for all ages,
including her popular Remember When musical nostalgia series and Tribute
to Mae West.





                                                        



This event is just one example of a
variety of programs and activities presented by The Summit of Uptown.  Guests are encouraged to arrive early or stay
late for tours of the newly renovated retirement community.  Parking is always available in the City’s
central parking lot and the Uptown lot across the street.



 



For a list of other entertaining and
educational events at The Summit of Uptown which has been providing quality independent
and assisted living services to seniors for more than 30 years, visit www.summitofuptown.com.







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