Lunch & Learn: Hollywood Stars & Stories: Astaire, Kelly, Sinatra, Garland and more.

With David Fantle

Join us for an extraordinary journey into Hollywood’s Golden Age with acclaimed film historian and

author David Fantle. Through captivating stories, rare photos, and classic film clips, David will bring

to life the iconic legacies of Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. Discover the remarkable tale of how a

teenager from Minnesota began interviewing Hollywood legends 45 years ago, sparking a lifelong

passion for cinema history.

With 45 years of experience interviewing and writing about Hollywood stars, David is the co-author

of three celebrated books: Reel to Real (2004), Hollywood Heyday (2018), and C’mon, Get Happy:

The Making of Summer Stock (2023). Based in Milwaukee, WI, he also shares his expertise as an

adjunct professor of film at Marquette University.

Do not miss this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of Hollywood’s Golden Age!

Date: Monday, February 3

Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm

Seating for lunch begins at 11:30AM in River’s Edge Restaurant.

The presentation begins at 12:30PM. ($15.00/person)

A free version of this presentation without lunch repeats in the Compass Point Pavilion

Theater at 2pm. Registration not required for the 2pm showing.

– Menu –

Butternut Squash Soup

Wild rice, cream and scallions.

Teriyaki Glazed Ribs

Tender baby back ribs with Teriyaki glaze, Jasmine rice and pineapple salsa.

Cheesecake Sundae

Cheesecake filling topped with traditional sundae toppings.

**Please alert us to any food allergy and to see if we can make accommodations.**