Hand drumming has a rich history in Guinea, West Africa, dating back to the 13th century. The drum was a central part of everyday life and […]
Volunteer to give blood at Gorton! Drives happen monthly, sign up here. PLEASE NOTE, PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY. THIS CAN BE DONE BY CLICKING THE LINK […]
It’s common to feel jaded and unexcited by what many consider the mundane in our day to day lives. Years into a dream job, a happy […]
Areta will guide you through a traditional vinyasa flow yoga class incorporating poses, breath work and meditation. This bi-weekly one-hour practice will help release tension and […]
Sue Varma, MD, the first medical director treating first responders and civilians for PTSD, depression, and anxiety at the World Trade Center Mental Health program (WTC […]
This gentle flow class is warm and light, ideal for anyone wanting a slower-paced class. We move to create flexibility and sustain our range of motion […]
PLEASE REACH OUT TO DAVE HILTEBRAND DIRECTLY TO SCHEDULE A LESSON! - Dave@davehiltebrand.com Learn a comprehensive approach to playing guitar or bass including technique, getting […]
Private Sessions with Josh Watson of Lake Shore Fit@Home! Eliminate chronic pain, increase mobility and improve flexibility and strength. Fascial Stretch Therapy is a neuromyofascial manual […]
Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan for a fun workout that happens each Friday! The major distinction of this program is that the joy, fun, and discovery are […]
Creating and expressing oneself through art can be a therapeutic and fulfilling experience that promotes mental wellness. Art classes are a great way to meet new […]
This is your annual chance to view Oscar-Nominated Short Films and then predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! A perennial hit […]
Your child can experience a touch of Ireland in Lake Forest! In this multi-age class, Littles ages 3-5 will work on rhythm, coordination, the traditional Irish […]
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
Volunteer to give blood at Gorton! Drives happen monthly, sign up here. PLEASE NOTE, PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY. THIS CAN BE DONE BY CLICKING THE LINK […]
Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan for a fun workout that happens each Friday! The major distinction of this program is that the joy, fun, and discovery are […]
Areta will guide you through a traditional vinyasa flow yoga class incorporating poses, breath work and meditation. This bi-weekly one-hour practice will help release tension and […]
Explore the beauty of drawing with colored pencil in this course for beginners. Learn everything you need to get started - types of paper, pencils, how […]
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE WEDNESDAY CLASS! In this class Joalida will teach your teen contemporary art-making using pencils, charcoal and […]
Experience a touch of Ireland in Lake Forest! In this class for ages 5 and up Littles will work on rhythm, coordination, the traditional Irish jig […]
These sessions will guide your teen to find their unique voice and individual style. Bring your own ideas or work on a contemporary portrait from materials […]
We're back for round two! This battle themed program has students building a variety of tanks, completing tons of challenges and doing lots of robot battling! […]
A crack team of Allied soldiers stages a daring rescue during World War II. A U.S. general is being held captive in an imposing castle fort, […]
Dan Michelson’s new book, Holy Shift!: Moving Your Company Forward to the Future of Work, takes you on a fascinating journey to the heart of the […]
A crack team of Allied soldiers stages a daring rescue during World War II. A U.S. general is being held captive in an imposing castle fort, […]
This gentle flow class is warm and light, ideal for anyone wanting a slower-paced class. We move to create flexibility and sustain our range of motion […]
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
Sound bath meditation is a practice that involves immersing oneself in soothing and harmonic sounds to promote relaxation, deep meditation, and overall well-being. Practitioner Joi Hunt […]
Former presidents have an unusual place in American life. King George III believed that George Washington’s departure after two terms made him “the greatest […]
Areta will guide you through a traditional vinyasa flow yoga class incorporating poses, breath work and meditation. This bi-weekly one-hour practice will help release tension and […]
THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE NEXT ONE IN APRIL! Are you or someone you know contemplating a divorce? This workshop will […]
Storytelling Open Mic-WALK-INS WELCOME DNS takes place the second Wednesday of every month (except February) Do Not Submit Lake Forest takes place in a cozy […]
Gorton hosts a unique opportunity to hear about the world of Women's Soccer from three local legends who played club soccer through high school and went […]
This gentle flow class is warm and light, ideal for anyone wanting a slower-paced class. We move to create flexibility and sustain our range of motion […]
Gorton warmly welcomes artists and creatives from diverse backgrounds! We are thrilled to announce that we are now providing studio space every Thursday, from 9:30 am […]
Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan for a fun workout that happens each Friday! The major distinction of this program is that the joy, fun, and discovery are […]
Art is not just for children or professionals - it can be therapeutic and is an excellent way to relieve stress. So join us for some […]
Are you ready to embark on a theatrical adventure like no other? Come and join us for Gorton Drama Studio's production of Peter Pan in our Grotto […]
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE NEXT CLASS IN MAY! Learn how to plant, care and harvest an herb pot together. You will learn […]
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
Are you ready to embark on a theatrical adventure like no other? Come and join us for Gorton Drama Studio's production of Peter Pan in our […]
Join the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra for our Sunday concert series at Gorton Center. The orchestra continues our season of celebration with Gloria. We mark our […]
Leslie Jamison, Ph.D. has become one of our most beloved contemporary voices, a scribe of the real, the true, the complex. She has been compared to […]
Areta will guide you through a traditional vinyasa flow yoga class incorporating poses, breath work and meditation. This bi-weekly one-hour practice will help release tension and […]
Do you have a budding actor in the family? Turn your child's love of make-believe play into a passion for the arts. Through theater games, improvisation, […]
In “Peter Pan Now Adventures,” students pick a character from Gorton Drama Studio’s original play, “Peter Pan Now” and help develop, write and shoot original short films. If […]
First-timers and veterans explore their creative sides on stage and in front of the camera. The basics of acting such as hitting a mark, enunciation and […]
In “Peter Pan Now Adventures,” students pick a character from Gorton Drama Studio’s original play, “Peter Pan Now” and help develop, write and shoot original short films. If […]
Get your green thumb ready for the gardening season with microgreens. Learn how to plant, care and harvest microgreens at home. Once set up properly, most […]
This gentle flow class is warm and light, ideal for anyone wanting a slower-paced class. We move to create flexibility and sustain our range of motion […]
Gorton warmly welcomes artists and creatives from diverse backgrounds! We are thrilled to announce that we are now providing studio space every Thursday, from 9:30 am […]
Learn Method acting technique while doing acting exercises and improvisations. This class is for people of all experience levels and is intended for anyone looking for […]
Learn Method acting technique while working on scripted material. Bring in anything you want to work on: plays, films, poems – comedies, dramas – anything. If […]
The Black Oak Ensemble, comprising violinist Desirée Ruhstrat, cellist David Cunliffe, and violist Aurélien Fort Pederzoli, has garnered significant acclaim for its latest double album, "Avant […]
Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan for a fun workout that happens each Friday! The major distinction of this program is that the joy, fun, and discovery are […]
A New York woman apprentices for a dance company and throws herself headlong into her dreams, even as the possibility of realizing them dwindles. Director: Noah […]
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
Attention all warriors and engineers! Prepare for an adrenaline-fueled camp with RoboThink where you'll build and customize an impressive array of mechanical warriors. Once your robot […]
Come develop your artistic skills and creativity in the way that works best for you! Are you looking to develop specific skills or a new technique? […]
Gorton warmly welcomes artists and creatives from diverse backgrounds! We are thrilled to announce that we are now providing studio space every Thursday, from 9:30 am […]
Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan for a fun workout that happens each Friday! The major distinction of this program is that the joy, fun, and discovery are […]
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
Please reach out directly to Dave to schedule a lesson! Learn a comprehensive approach to playing guitar or bass including technique, getting a good sound, […]
Private Sessions with Josh Watson of Lake Shore Fit@Home! Eliminate chronic pain, increase mobility and improve flexibility and strength. Fascial Stretch Therapy is a neuromyofascial manual […]
Calling all artists! This after-school art class will not only provide an incredible outlet for self-expression but also help students to develop motor skills, visual-spatial skills, […]
Hand drumming has a rich history in Guinea, West Africa, dating back to the 13th century. The drum was a central part of everyday life and […]
Charles Duhigg, the author of The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better, launches yet another New York Times bestseller: Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret […]
Areta will guide you through a traditional vinyasa flow yoga class incorporating poses, breath work and meditation. This bi-weekly one-hour practice will help release tension and […]
Sign your child up for this class where they will design and create their very own jewelry! Studnets will work with young fashion designers to learn […]
You're Invited to An Evening with Meg Kissinger, Author of While You Were Out An Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence […]
Do you have a budding artist in the family? Then sign them up for this after-school class where they will create with an art history story! […]
These sessions will guide your teen to find their unique voice and individual style. Bring your own ideas or work on a contemporary portrait from materials […]
Since the sequencing of the genome in 2003, we have known that humans share 99.9 percent of our DNA with all other humans, regardless of skin […]
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT! CALLING ALL SWIFTIES! Join us for the Taylor Swift Experience! Featuring the powerful voice of Kanin Wren, backed by a […]
Creating and expressing oneself through art can be a therapeutic and fulfilling experience that promotes mental wellness. Art classes are a great way to meet new […]
Soccer Shots Mini is a high-energy program introducing children to fundamental soccer principles, such as using their feet, dribbling and the basic rules of the game. […]
Soccer Shots Classic utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting. Children are introduced to the basics of […]
Join award-winning childrens’ music educator and composer Bill Vaananen for music classes that delight the ear and stimulate the senses. Through his original songs, vibrant slide […]
This class is sold out. Please contact Libby Johnson to be put on the waitlist - Libby@gortoncenter.org Join award-winning childrens’ music educator and composer Bill […]
As we were discussing the 8th screening of the Fly Fishing Film Tour at Gorton this April, we were reminded how it is a sport for everyone....
From the epic Mountainfilm on Tour Festival and the inspiring Giordano Dance Chicago, to concerts and comedians, there is something for everyone!
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