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Sewing Winter Break Mini Camp
Sewing Winter Break Mini Camp
Join us for three days of sewing fun during our winter break mini-camp! This camp is great for new and returning students. You’ll learn how to […]
2 events,
Private Acting Class with Jeremy Kruse – 2024
Private Acting Class with Jeremy Kruse – 2024
NOTE: When you sign up, please specify the date and time you would like a lesson. The purchase page will only give you the option of […]
Private Acting Class with Madison Kisst – 2024
Private Acting Class with Madison Kisst – 2024
NOTE: When you sign up, please specify the date and time you would like a lesson. The purchase page will only give you the option of […]
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STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI
STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI
After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebel Alliance attempts to destroy the second Death Star while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back […]
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1 event,
INSIDE OUT 2
INSIDE OUT 2
A sequel that features Riley entering puberty and experiencing brand new, more complex emotions as a result. As Riley tries to adapt to her teenage years, […]
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Drawing and Painting with Cheryl Steiger
Drawing and Painting with Cheryl Steiger
Pursue art through an individualized class by working on the drawing or painting with the medium of your choice. Work from photos, still life, and your […]
5 events,
Do Not Submit-Lake Forest
Do Not Submit-Lake Forest
Storytelling Open Mic-WALK-INS WELCOME DNS takes place the second Wednesday of every month. No Cover Charge! Do Not Submit Lake Forest takes place in […]
Adult Art Classes With Joalida Smit
Adult Art Classes With Joalida Smit
Join Joalida in her art studio at the Gorton Center for structured art classes over 2 weeks. Participants will start with mark-making (charcoal, pen, ink), exploring […]
Teen Art With Joalida Smit
Teen Art With Joalida Smit
Paint and draw with Joalida in her art studio at the Gorton Center! In this on-going class Joalida works with teens exploring different mediums, techniques and […]
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STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI
STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI
After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebel Alliance attempts to destroy the second Death Star while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back […]
1 event,
Palette & Pours: Gustav Klimt, Tree of Life
Palette & Pours: Gustav Klimt, Tree of Life
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 […]
1 event,
Girl Gonna Launch Dream Squad
Girl Gonna Launch Dream Squad
Celebrating Girls' BIG Dreams! Each month, girls will explore new skills, develop big ideas, explore together, and learn fun things! Together, we'll help girls develop BIG […]
1 event,
Red Rose Jazz 2025
Red Rose Jazz 2025
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT! Come enjoy this annual Gorton Center highlight! The Red Rose Jazz Band returns for a concert in our lovely Stuart room. […]
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Connect, Visualize & Create + Bevies: Vision
Connect, Visualize & Create + Bevies: Vision
Vision: Clear Space & Renew, Align with Your Goals Join Joalida and Susan on a monthly meditation and art evening where we will use visualisation to […]
4 events,
Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini yoga is often referred to as the “Yoga of Awareness”. It is a blend of postures, conscious breathing, mantra, music and meditation. Class typically begins with […]
Acting for Ages 5 to 8
Acting for Ages 5 to 8
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, […]
Advanced Acting Class for Adults
Advanced Acting Class for Adults
Advanced Acting for Adults Experienced actors are invited to join our Advanced Acting Class, designed for those ready to deepen their craft. Before enrolling, students will […]
Art Impact Project: Winter Landscape Collage
Art Impact Project: Winter Landscape Collage
Winter can be both harsh and peaceful. Using collage techniques, we will create a winter landscape with a focus on color, pattern, and words to help […]
4 events,
After School Art Club With Lezlie
After School Art Club With Lezlie
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! […]
RoboThink After School: Trains, Plane & Automobiles
RoboThink After School: Trains, Plane & Automobiles
Explore the world of transportation with RoboThink! Students will build robots based on their favorite vehicles from the RoboThink curriculum, from cars to planes and everything […]
Alice in Wonderland: Again, Part 2
Alice in Wonderland: Again, Part 2
Join us for the Wednesday and Thursday winter session of Alice in Wonderland: Again as we continue our journey with Part Two of this original adaptation! […]
Cooking @ Froggy’s: Soup
Cooking @ Froggy’s: Soup
Join Chef Theirry Lefeuvre of Froggy’s French Café in Highwood for a wonderful evening with friends a delicious food! Guests will enjoy two glasses of wine […]
5 events,
THE DISENGAGED TEEN: HELPING KIDS LEARN BETTER, FEEL BETTER, AND LIVE BETTER
THE DISENGAGED TEEN: HELPING KIDS LEARN BETTER, FEEL BETTER, AND LIVE BETTER
Adolescents are hardwired to explore and grow, and learning is mainly how they do this. But a shocking majority of teens are disengaged from school, simultaneously […]
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga
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 […]
Sewing with Ciao Bella Sewing
Sewing with Ciao Bella Sewing
During this course students will learn how to sew on the sewing machine. They will work on cutting fabric, pinning and sewing. Students will work on […]
Breath & Meditation
Breath & Meditation
Learning to breathe is an art form. Allowing the breath to center and rebalance the body & mind is a practice. Meditation helps to focus our […]
The Mothers’ Circle: Find Your Tribe & Tools
The Mothers’ Circle: Find Your Tribe & Tools
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. The monthly Mothers’ Circle is a supportive and empowering class for modern-day moms who are looking to parent consciously and raise […]
3 events,
Rendezvous Arts: Kontras String Quartet
Rendezvous Arts: Kontras String Quartet
Friday night concert timeline / Concessions for sale, including beer & wine 7:00-8:15 PM Concert (no intermission) 8:15-8:45 PM Conversation with artists Let's ring in […]
The Seven Times presents “The Negro Artist”
The Seven Times presents “The Negro Artist”
Chicagoland Premiere of Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Nik Heftman’s first feature-length documentary: The Negro Artist. Date January 17, 2025 Time: 6:30 -10 pm Details: Doors open at 6:30 pm […]
New Year, Pure Vines: A Clean Wine Tasting
New Year, Pure Vines: A Clean Wine Tasting
THIS CLASS HAS SOLD OUT! PLEASE JOIN US FOR MORE IN FEBRUARY! Kick off the New Year with a journey into the world of clean, healthy, […]
5 events,
The Second City
The Second City
This event is sold out. Please call 847-234-6060 to be added to a waitlist. The Second City Touring Company’s "Mo’ Funny, Less Problems" promises an uproarious […]
Salsarobics
Salsarobics
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 […]
Soccer Shots Mini (2 – 3 YO)
Soccer Shots Mini (2 – 3 YO)
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 (3 – 5 YO)
Soccer Shots Classic (3 – 5 YO)
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 […]
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
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 […]
3 events,
Mr. V’s Day Off – Martin Luther King Day
Mr. V’s Day Off – Martin Luther King Day
Martin Luther King Day (Pajama Day) Monday, Jan. 20 Join Mr. V. for a day-long musical sojourn, including a tribute to the legacy of Dr. King […]
Alice in Wonderland: Again, Part 1
Alice in Wonderland: Again, Part 1
Join us for the Friday and Monday class of Alice in Wonderland: Again, where we’ll focus on performing Part One of this original adaptation, developed in […]
Traditional African Hand Drumming with Helen Bond
Traditional African Hand Drumming with Helen Bond
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 […]
1 event,
Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini yoga is often referred to as the “Yoga of Awareness”. It is a blend of postures, conscious breathing, mantra, music and meditation. Class typically begins with […]
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5 events,
OUTRAGED: WHY WE FIGHT ABOUT MORALITY AND POLITICS AND HOW TO FIND COMMON GROUND
OUTRAGED: WHY WE FIGHT ABOUT MORALITY AND POLITICS AND HOW TO FIND COMMON GROUND
It’s easy to assume that liberals and conservatives have radically different moral foundations. In his new book Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and […]
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga
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 […]
Divorcing with Dignity
Divorcing with Dignity
Are you or someone you know contemplating a divorce? This workshop will help you to understand the best options for you and your family. If a […]
Ragdale Presents -A Conversation with Lisa Genova
Ragdale Presents -A Conversation with Lisa Genova
Harvard-trained neuroscientist and New York Times bestselling author Lisa Genova has been praised as the Oliver Sacks of fiction and the Michael Crichton of brain science […]
Financial Literacy: Your Financial Goals
Financial Literacy: Your Financial Goals
Your money story, financial goals & your financial road map. Health, wealth and happiness are inter-related components to a successful life. This trio indicates not only […]
2 events,
Winterfest – Featuring Mountainfilm on Tour
Winterfest – Featuring Mountainfilm on Tour
Experience Winterfest at Mountainfilm on Tour: Après-Ski Vibes, Food, Music, and Fun! Get the full Mountainfilm on Tour experience by diving into the festive atmosphere of […]
WINTERFEST FRIDAY NIGHT FEATURE – OUT THERE: A NATIONAL PARKS STORY
WINTERFEST FRIDAY NIGHT FEATURE – OUT THERE: A NATIONAL PARKS STORY
A young filmmaker sets out on a 10,000-mile exploration of the national parks with his childhood best friend during the centennial year of the formation of […]
6 events,
Mountainfilm on Tour 2025: All Ages Shorts Program
Mountainfilm on Tour 2025: All Ages Shorts Program
Gorton Center and Lake Forest Open Lands present... All Ages Shorts Program! A curated look at some of the very best Mountainfilm on Tour has to […]
Winterfest – Featuring Mountainfilm on Tour
Winterfest – Featuring Mountainfilm on Tour
Experience Winterfest at Mountainfilm on Tour: Après-Ski Vibes, Food, Music, and Fun! Get the full Mountainfilm on Tour experience by diving into the festive atmosphere of […]
Mountainfilm on Tour 2025: Adventure Shorts Program
Mountainfilm on Tour 2025: Adventure Shorts Program
Gorton Center and Lake Forest Open Lands present... Adventure Shorts! The Mountainfilm on Tour: Adventure Shorts program provides an eclectic mix of stories about appreciating the […]
Mountainfilm on Tour 2025: Indomitable Spirit Medley
Mountainfilm on Tour 2025: Indomitable Spirit Medley
Gorton Center and Lake Forest Open Lands present... Indomitable Spirit Medley! Social impact and exciting stories that include hiking, climbing, running, all in one program! This […]
Salsarobics
Salsarobics
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 […]
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1 event,
DEFY: THE POWER IF NO IN A WORLD THAT DEMANDS YES
DEFY: THE POWER IF NO IN A WORLD THAT DEMANDS YES
Many of us comply much more than we realize. How many times have you wanted to object, disagree, or opt out of something but ended up […]
1 event,
Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini yoga is often referred to as the “Yoga of Awareness”. It is a blend of postures, conscious breathing, mantra, music and meditation. Class typically begins with […]
3 events,
Kindermusik Level 1-2: 16 month – 3.5 years
Kindermusik Level 1-2: 16 month – 3.5 years
Imagine twirling around the room, marching with happiness, and singing out with joy! You’ll nurture your child’s blossoming awareness and independence as they dance, sing, play […]
Kindermusik Foundations (Babies To 16 Months)
Kindermusik Foundations (Babies To 16 Months)
Treasure every giggle as your baby anticipates the next lift, bounce, and tickle! Babies/early walkers and their grown-ups will enjoy dancing, singing, bonding, socializing, exercise, massage, […]
Lush Ladies: Women in the Alcohol Business
Lush Ladies: Women in the Alcohol Business
Throughout history, women have played important roles in the production, and the consumption, of alcoholic beverages around the world. In this class, we’ll walk through the […]
3 events,
Chip Leighton: Texts From Your Teenager
Chip Leighton: Texts From Your Teenager
Join us for an evening of humor and storytelling with author and social media star Chip Leighton (@the_leighton_show)! Chip’s stories about marriage and parenting teens will […]
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga
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 […]
Breath & Meditation
Breath & Meditation
Learning to breathe is an art form. Allowing the breath to center and rebalance the body & mind is a practice. Meditation helps to focus our […]
1 event,
Burns Supper 2025
Burns Supper 2025
Gather your friends and join us for Burns Night where we'll honor the life and works of this legendary Scottish poet with supper, haggis, whisky and […]
5 events,
Henhouse Prowlers
Henhouse Prowlers
Founded two decades ago with the simple desire to play original and powerful bluegrass, this Chicago-bred quartet now finds themselves at the intersection of performance, diplomacy, […]
Salsarobics
Salsarobics
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 […]
Etiquette: Dining with the Stars
Etiquette: Dining with the Stars
Manners matter. These little life lessons like saying please and not talking with your mouth full bring huge benefits for kids such as social success, confidence […]
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
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 […]
Etiquette: Pearls & Bowties
Etiquette: Pearls & Bowties
Manners matter. These little life lessons like saying please and thank you, and not talking with your mouth full bring huge benefits for kids such as […]
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Dave O'Conner Brings Thriving Midlife Man Series to Gorton
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