Gorton's 50th
Birthday Bash
Wellness Class Sponsor
A Brothers Revival Sponsor
PAM & DAVID
WAUD
Bruce in the USA Sponsor
Giordano Dance Chicago Grant
50 Cent
Summer Movies
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
Barbie Party Sponsor
Kids Only Holiday Shop
First Thursdays
Film Series
Sheffield Foundation
Mountainfilm on
Tour Partner
Mountainfilm on
Tour Sponsor
Mountainfilm on
Tour Sponsor
Holiday Decorations
Storage
Landscape Maintenance
Karen Morgan
50th Anniversary Sponsor
Survey Software
Calendar of Events
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GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE
GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE
When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world […]
1 event,
Youth Self-Defense Class with Fit2Defend Academy
Youth Self-Defense Class with Fit2Defend Academy
This program will build character and provide reality based Self-Defense training for our students. Ages 6 - 14. The first element is real world self-defense based training. […]
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3 events,
HOW TO RAISE A CITIZEN (AND WHY IT’S UP TO YOU TO DO IT)
HOW TO RAISE A CITIZEN (AND WHY IT’S UP TO YOU TO DO IT)
The numbers don’t lie. American civic knowledge is alarmingly low, and many people dread talking about politics—often choosing to avoid the subject altogether. Studies continue to […]
THE SHAPE OF WATER
THE SHAPE OF WATER
At a top secret research facility in the 1960s, a lonely janitor forms a unique relationship with an amphibious creature that is being held in captivity. […]
RoboThink After School: Battle Robots
RoboThink After School: Battle Robots
Attention all warriors and engineers! Prepare for an adrenaline-fueled program with RoboThink where you'll build and customize an impressive array of mechanical warriors. Each week, once […]
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LAKE COUNTY FILM FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT FEATURE – ROOM SIX
LAKE COUNTY FILM FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT FEATURE – ROOM SIX
OPENING NIGHT FEATURE FILM Opening night (Halloween) will be the Horror/Thriller film "Room Six", made in Lake County. Filmmakers will be in attendance and will have […]
3 events,
GATHER ME: MEMOIR IN PRAISE OF THE BOOKS THAT SAVED ME
GATHER ME: MEMOIR IN PRAISE OF THE BOOKS THAT SAVED ME
For Glory Edim, that “friend of my mind” is books. Edim, who grew up in Virginia to Nigerian immigrant parents, started the popular Well-Read Black Girl […]
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 […]
Palette & Pours: Owls
Palette & Pours: Owls
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 […]
4 events,
LAKE COUNTY FILM FESTIVAL – Selected Shorts Program
LAKE COUNTY FILM FESTIVAL – Selected Shorts Program
Come check out an exciting program of 10 short films from the Lake County Film Festival, specifically selected for Gorton Center! The Selected Shorts Program at […]
RoboThink Workshop: Krazy Go Kart Races
RoboThink Workshop: Krazy Go Kart Races
In this thrilling workshop, students will have an opportunity to build, customize and race their own go kart against the rest of the class to see […]
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 […]
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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Jason Hudy
Jason Hudy
Jason Hudy returns to Gorton for an unforgettable night of “Mesmerizing Magic" that the whole family will enjoy! Jason entertains and mystifies millions each year on […]
1 event,
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-timePlease note, pre-registration is mandatory and only takes a few minutes - please click the link. If you want to donate blood, make sure to eat […]
4 events,
Mr. V’s Day Off – Election Day
Mr. V’s Day Off – Election Day
Two Themes in One! In the a.m., step into the ballot box with Mr. V., as we celebrate Election Day in the John and Nancy Hughes […]
All Level Yoga with Areta
All Level Yoga with Areta
YOGA HAS BEEN CANCELLED ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5! Areta will guide you through a traditional vinyasa flow yoga class incorporating poses, breath work and meditation. This […]
Getting Started with Color Pencil
Getting Started with Color Pencil
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 […]
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, […]
4 events,
Kindermusik Level 1-2(16 Months – 3.5 YO)
Kindermusik Level 1-2(16 Months – 3.5 YO)
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, […]
Acting for Ages 9 to 14
Acting for Ages 9 to 14
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 […]
Cooking @ Froggy’s: Squash
Cooking @ Froggy’s: Squash
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 […]
3 events,
CLUB PARADISE
CLUB PARADISE
A retired Chicago firefighter partners with a reggae singer to turn a seedy Caribbean nightclub into a resort for affluent tourists. Director: Harold Ramis Stars: Robin […]
CLUB PARADISE
CLUB PARADISE
A retired Chicago firefighter partners with a reggae singer to turn a seedy Caribbean nightclub into a resort for affluent tourists. Director: Harold Ramis Stars: Robin […]
Gentle Yoga with Areta
Gentle Yoga with Areta
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 […]
3 events,
Mr. V’s Day Off – Institute Day
Mr. V’s Day Off – Institute Day
Set sail with Mr. V. on an unforgettable virtual sea odyssey celebrating the upcoming 'round the world Vendée Globe sailing race! Once every 4 years, solo […]
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 […]
An Evening with Richard Gilewitz & Matt Schroeder
An Evening with Richard Gilewitz & Matt Schroeder
A spectacular evening of acoustic guitar! Richard Gilewitz & Matt Schroeder will be leading an informal evening of acoustic guitar music. For nearly four decades, American […]
6 events,
Create Your Signature Scent: A ShineScence™ Journey
Create Your Signature Scent: A ShineScence™ Journey
ShineScence™ is an immersive, scent-making journey that helps you build deeper connections — within yourself or with others — through the powerful language of scent. This […]
Karen Morgan
Karen Morgan
Karen Morgan’s latest comedy album, Shiny Happy People Laughing (named with special permission from REM), was recorded last fall in her home town of Athens, […]
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 […]
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. […]
Autumn Leaf Canvas for Kids
Autumn Leaf Canvas for Kids
Using an oak leaf as a template we will paint and collage an autumn-inspired canvas. Participants will use paper and cardboard ephemera to collage inside the […]
2 events,
LAKE COUNTY FILM FESTIVAL – OUT THERE: A NATIONAL PARKS STORY
LAKE COUNTY FILM FESTIVAL – 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 […]
Holiday Cocktail Class with North Shore Distillery
Holiday Cocktail Class with North Shore Distillery
Spice up your holiday season by joining our festive holiday cocktail class—a fun, hands-on experience perfect for adults looking to learn something new and socialize! Whether […]
2 events,
BY THE FIRE WE CARRY: THE GENERATIONS-LONG FIGHT FOR JUSTICE ON NATIVE LAND
BY THE FIRE WE CARRY: THE GENERATIONS-LONG FIGHT FOR JUSTICE ON NATIVE LAND
In July 2020, nearly 200 years after the lands of Eastern Oklahoma were promised to Native Americans, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in McGirt v. […]
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 […]
4 events,
TRIUMPH OF THE YUPPIES: AMERICA, THE EIGHTIES, AND THE CREATION OF AN UNEQUAL NATION
TRIUMPH OF THE YUPPIES: AMERICA, THE EIGHTIES, AND THE CREATION OF AN UNEQUAL NATION
Brimming with lively and nostalgic details, award-winning journalist and author Tom McGrath’s new book Triumph of the Yuppies: America, the Eighties, and the Creation of an […]
All Level Yoga with Areta
All Level Yoga with Areta
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 […]
Art Impact Project: Alternative Color Scapes
Art Impact Project: Alternative Color Scapes
Take inspiration from artist Wolf Khan and create your own conceptual pastel landscape using unconventional colors. You choose between soft or oil pastels and let color […]
Lake Forest Preservation Foundation Features Charles J. Stick & His Gardens
Lake Forest Preservation Foundation Features Charles J. Stick & His Gardens
Join us for a program featuring Charles J. Stick, the Virginia-based landscape architect renowned for his historically and culturally-based gardens filled with luxuriant blooms. A fascinating […]
3 events,
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 […]
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 […]
4 events,
Gentle Yoga with Areta
Gentle Yoga with Areta
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 […]
What to Know for the Financially Savvy Teen & Young Adult
What to Know for the Financially Savvy Teen & Young Adult
Teens and Parents Welcome! Young adults today face unprecedented financial challenges. The current economic climate makes the transition into adulthood particularly difficult, especially for those lacking […]
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 […]
Connect, Visualize & Create + Bevies
Connect, Visualize & Create + Bevies
Areta & Joalida have teamed up to offer a unique therapeutic wellness opportunity through the combined practices of meditation and art. We will focus on reconnecting […]
2 events,
Rendezvous Arts: Woodwind Celebration
Rendezvous Arts: Woodwind Celebration
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 Back by popular demand, […]
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 […]
1 event,
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 […]
2 events,
Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath Healing
Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath Healing
If you would like to experience a peaceful practice and healing escape, or if you are curious about how to take better care of yourself, and […]
Sound Bath Meditation
Sound Bath Meditation
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 […]
2 events,
YOU ARE NOT ALONE FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS: THE NAMI GUIDE TO NAVIGATING YOUR CHILD’S MENTAL HEALTH
YOU ARE NOT ALONE FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS: THE NAMI GUIDE TO NAVIGATING YOUR CHILD’S MENTAL HEALTH
A growing number of children and teens in the U.S. are struggling with mental health conditions, but parents, teachers, and other caregivers are often at a […]
3 events,
ABOVE THE NOISE: MY STORY OF CHASING CALM
ABOVE THE NOISE: MY STORY OF CHASING CALM
THIS IS A NEW DATE AND YOU MUST RE-REGISTER! DeMar DeRozan, six-time NBA All-Star, has been called a “basketball savant” (ESPN) and “the best closer in […]
All Level Yoga with Areta
All Level Yoga with Areta
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 […]
Trunk Show-An evening of Art and Fashion
Trunk Show-An evening of Art and Fashion
An Evening of Art and Fashion Presented by Rae Lisenby, Susan Armstrong, Susan Sands, Linda Scholly and Joalida Smit Rae Lisenby, Susan Armstrong, Susan Sands, Linda […]
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4 events,
Gentle Yoga with Areta
Gentle Yoga with Areta
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 […]
Autumn Wreath in Watercolor
Autumn Wreath in Watercolor
Be inspired by glorious fall colors while you learn brushstrokes and techniques to paint a wreath in watercolor. During this class, participants will learn how to […]
The Mothers’ Circle: Find Your Tribe & Tools
The Mothers’ Circle: Find Your Tribe & Tools
The monthly Mothers’ Circle is a supportive and empowering class for modern-day moms who are looking to parent consciously and raise authentic, resilient children. This class […]
Harvest Wine Blending Experience
Harvest Wine Blending Experience
Join us for a harvest-themed class that will immerse you in the enchanting art of winemaking. Embrace your creativity and whimsical spirit as you craft your […]
2 events,
SOUND OF METAL
SOUND OF METAL
A heavy metal drummer's life is turned upside down when he begins to lose his hearing and he must confront a future filled with silence. Director: […]
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 […]
3 events,
Babysitting & Child Safety
Babysitting & Child Safety
The new Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program from MEDIC First Aid gives teenagers and young adults everything they need to know for safe and successful […]
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 […]
CPR, AED & Optional First Aid Course
CPR, AED & Optional First Aid Course
* THIS IS A HYBRID COURSE! 1 or 3 HOURS ONLINE @ HOME AND 2 HOURS IN-PERSON! This blended learning style Basic CPR and AED class […]
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PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES
PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES
A Chicago advertising man must struggle to travel home from New York for Thanksgiving, with a lovable oaf of a shower-curtain-ring salesman as his only companion. […]
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1 event,
All Level Yoga with Areta
All Level Yoga with Areta
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 […]
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5 events,
HOME ALONE
HOME ALONE
An eight-year-old troublemaker, mistakenly left home alone, must defend his home against a pair of burglars on Christmas Eve. Director: Chris Columbus Stars: Macaulay Culkin, Joe […]
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 […]
Fascial Stretch Therapy
Fascial Stretch Therapy
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 […]
Private Guitar & Bass Lessons with Dave Hiltebrand
Private Guitar & Bass Lessons with Dave Hiltebrand
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, playing in […]
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 […]
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Gorton's 50th
Birthday Bash
Wellness Class Sponsor
A Brothers Revival Sponsor
PAM & DAVID
WAUD
Bruce in the USA Sponsor
Giordano Dance Chicago Grant
50 Cent
Summer Movies
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
Barbie Party Sponsor
Kids Only Holiday Shop
First Thursdays
Film Series
Sheffield Foundation
Mountainfilm on
Tour Partner
Mountainfilm on
Tour Sponsor
Mountainfilm on
Tour Sponsor
Holiday Decorations
Storage
Landscape Maintenance
Karen Morgan
50th Anniversary Sponsor
Survey Software
WHAT'S NEW
Karen Morgan Returns to Gorton November 9th!
Morgan's brand of clean comedy is relatable to suburban women everywhere
Warren Miller Film Tour Returns to Gorton December 28th!
Warren Miller's 75th iconic film featuring the very best in outdoor and ski sports will return to Gorton with all new content on December 28th for two screenings.
BE THE FIRST TO KNOW ABOUT NEWS AND EVENTS
WHAT'S NEW
Karen Morgan Returns to Gorton November 9th!
Morgan's brand of clean comedy is relatable to suburban women everywhere
Warren Miller Film Tour Returns to Gorton December 28th!
Warren Miller's 75th iconic film featuring the very best in outdoor and ski sports will return to Gorton with all new content on December 28th for two screenings.
BE THE FIRST TO KNOW ABOUT NEWS AND EVENTS
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Gorton Center is the gathering place in the heart of our community where people connect, converse, learn, listen, play & perform. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization, independent of the city of Lake Forest, that operates to enrich the lives of our communities through cultural arts, education and charitable service.
