Fred Astaire, an American Icon
Date: Monday, June 2, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: This is a virtual event. The connection link will be provided after you register.,
Join New York historian Marty Schneit for an engaging presentation exploring the legendary Fred Astaire’s life and career, brought to life through illustrations and film clips. Marty will trace Astaire’s remarkable seventy-year journey, starting in 1905 when, at just five years old, he first appeared in vaudeville alongside his sister Adele. Astaire’s unforgettable partnership with Ginger Rogers spanned nine films, including Flying Down to Rio, Roberta, Top Hat, and Swing Time. The presentation will feature iconic film footage of Astaire dancing with Rogers, Eleanor Powell, Rita Hayworth, and Cyd Charisse.
