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All Levels Yoga with Areta
All Levels 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 […]
Yoguitar: Music Meditation with Dave Hiltebrand
Yoguitar: Music Meditation with Dave Hiltebrand
Yoguitar is a relaxing hour of serene acoustic guitar music that can help you slow down, reset and feel rejuvenated. With focus on the present moment, […]
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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 […]
Gentle Yoga with Areta
Gentle Yoga with Areta
Gentle Yoga: Thursdays, 9:00am – 10:00am Single Ticket = $20, 6 Class Package = $96 This gentle flow class is warm and light, ideal for anyone wanting […]
Gorton Drama One-Off Acting Classes
Gorton Drama One-Off Acting Classes
Acting 9 – 13 YO, Instructor: Jeremy Kruse & Madison Kisst Wednesdays – May 24 - August 9 Method Acting (Teens, 14 – 18 YO), Instructor: Jeremy Kruse […]
Private Guitar & Bass Lessons with Dave Hiltebrand
Private Guitar & Bass Lessons with Dave Hiltebrand
PLEASE EMAIL DAVE TO SCHEDULE A LESSON! Learn a comprehensive approach to playing guitar or bass including technique, getting a good sound, playing in different styles, […]
Gorton Drama Studio One-Offs – Ages 5 to 8
Gorton Drama Studio One-Offs – Ages 5 to 8
Acting 5 – 8 YO, Instructor: Jeremy Kruse & Madison Kisst Tuesdays – May 23 – August 8 SPECIAL SUMMER OFFER! Traveling this summer? Attending camps? Only […]
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All Levels Yoga with Areta
All Levels 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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Kindermusik Level 2 (9AM): Wiggle & Grow (16 Months – 3.5 YO)
Kindermusik Level 2 (9AM): Wiggle & Grow (16 Months – 3.5 YO)
Toddlers 16 Months - 3.5 Years with Parent/Caregiver Imagine twirling around the room, marching with happiness and singing out with joy to the music! Led by […]
Kindermusik Level 2: Wiggle & Grow (16 Months – 3.5 YO)
Kindermusik Level 2: Wiggle & Grow (16 Months – 3.5 YO)
Toddlers 16 Months - 3.5 Years with Parent/Caregiver Imagine twirling around the room, marching with happiness and singing out with joy to the music! Led by […]
Gold and Silver Buying & Learning Event
Gold and Silver Buying & Learning Event
Note: All private meeting slots are filled -Please contact David separately at the email above to schedule a private meeting at another time. There is still […]
Kindermusik Level 1: Cuddle & Bounce (Babies to 16 Months)
Kindermusik Level 1: Cuddle & Bounce (Babies to 16 Months)
A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE FOR BABIES & CAREGIVER! Hear squeals of delight as your baby anticipates the next zoom lift and giggles while dancing and socializing! Babies […]
Irish Dance Lessons with Fitzpatrick School of Irish Dance
Irish Dance Lessons with Fitzpatrick School of Irish Dance
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 […]
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Red Cross Blood Drive
Give blood and save lives! Volunteer to give blood at Gorton Center – we hold Red Cross Blood drives monthly. If you want to donate blood, […]
Gold & Silver Buying Event Thursday Appointments
Gold & Silver Buying Event Thursday Appointments
There is still room in the presentation, Sept 6 from 10:30-11:30. Sign up below Sell your unwanted gold and silver items for top-dollar! Schedule a private […]
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 […]
Open Studio for Artists
Open Studio for Artists
Are you an artist looking for studio space for an ongoing project? Could you use some feedback from talented artists? Then join us on Thursdays to […]
The Big Sick
The Big Sick
Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds […]
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Salsarobics
Salsarobics
Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan for fun workout! The major distinction of this program is that the joy, fun, and discovery are ongoing!! The option of varying […]
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Irish Dance Lessons with Fitzpatrick School of Irish Dance
Irish Dance Lessons with Fitzpatrick School of Irish Dance
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 […]
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 […]
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Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath Healing
Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath Healing
Would you like to experience a peaceful practice and healing escape? Are you curious about how to take better care of yourself and make self-care a […]
Little Miss Ann
Little Miss Ann
Kids will love to sing, jump and dance along to the upbeat, interactive songs Little Miss Ann and her band will be playing in our John […]
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers embark on an epic quest to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they […]
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Bridge for Beginners
Bridge for Beginners
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Bridge is a popular trick-taking card game that is played by four players in two partnerships. It is known for its […]
After School Art Club with Carole Pearlman
After School Art Club with Carole Pearlman
Calling all artists! This after-school art class will not only provide an incredible outlet for self-expression but also help students develop motor skills, visual-spatial skills, and […]
Traditional African Hand Drumming with Helen Bond
Traditional African Hand Drumming with Helen Bond
Learn traditional hand drumming from Guinea, West Africa! Our hand drum class is open to everyone, from beginners to professional drummers. Helen Bond will teach traditional […]
All Things Guitar Workshop
All Things Guitar Workshop
Guitar players and enthusiasts can enjoy an interactive workshop covering popular guitar playing concepts, from approaching different styles and techniques on acoustic and electric, to the […]
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All Levels Yoga with Areta
All Levels 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 […]
Drawing & Painting in the Studio with Cheryl Steiger
Drawing & Painting in the Studio with Cheryl Steiger
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? […]
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, […]
Parenting Series: Growing Grit
Parenting Series: Growing Grit
Join T-Ann Pierce, life and confidence coach, in a Four-Part Series, Growing Grit: Fostering Resilience and Confidence in Our Kids. In this series, T-Ann will dive […]
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After School Art Club With Lezlie
After School Art Club With Lezlie
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE NEXT SESSION ON OCTOBER 11! Do you have a budding artist in the family? Then sign […]
RoboThink After School: Engineering Robot Planes
RoboThink After School: Engineering Robot Planes
Do your kids want to build robots? Do they like math and science? Then this class is for them! In this RoboThink robotics program, students take […]
Performance Acting Class for Ages 9 to 14 – Halloween Play
Performance Acting Class for Ages 9 to 14 – Halloween Play
Sketch Comedy Show! This is an exciting and engaging Halloween themed performance-based class in which the group will create original material using a process similar to […]
Keys to Longevity
Keys to Longevity
Welcome to Longevity 101! How to stay younger (not just look younger) and live longer. This one-of-a-kind wellness program is for busy moms, middle-aged professionals, new […]
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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 […]
Open Studio for Artists
Open Studio for Artists
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 […]
Little Storytellers: Acting for Ages 2.5 to 4
Little Storytellers: Acting for Ages 2.5 to 4
Are you looking for an activity for your little one? Through interactive play and fully engaged make-believe, children are led through stories and become part of […]
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Salsarobics
Salsarobics
Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan for fun workout! The major distinction of this program is that the joy, fun, and discovery are ongoing!! The option of varying […]
Montessori School of Lake Forest Acting Club
Montessori School of Lake Forest Acting Club
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 and […]
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Food Truck Fest with 7th Heaven
Food Truck Fest with 7th Heaven
Join us for our first annual Food Truck Fest with popular Chicago band 7th Heaven! Admission is FREE! FOOD TRUCKS: COOPS ORGANIC CHICKEN LA PLANCHA LOCA […]
Art Making Workshop for Kids!
Art Making Workshop for Kids!
Sign your child up to join Jennifer Evans with Periwinkle Art Studio for this fun and creative workshop! Participants will choose from an array of supplies […]
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, […]
Method Acting For Adults – Saturdays
Method Acting For Adults – Saturdays
Learn Method acting technique while doing acting exercises, scene work, improvisations and monologues. Bring in anything you want to work on: plays, films, poems – comedies, […]
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 […]
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RENTAL EVENT: Tom Dreesen-The Man Who Made Sinatra Laugh!
RENTAL EVENT: Tom Dreesen-The Man Who Made Sinatra Laugh!
Mr. Dreesen has appeared in over 500 television programs and appeared countless times in Las Vegas, Tahoe, Reno and Atlantic City with artists Smokey Robinson, Liza […]
Sound Bath Meditation
Sound Bath Meditation
A sound bath is a meditative experience where you are "bathed" in sound waves. It is an opportunity to unplug from external stimuli, and an invitation […]
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FAN: Random Acts of Medicine
FAN: Random Acts of Medicine
Why do kids born in the summer get diagnosed more often with ADHD and the flu? How are marathons harmful to your health, even when you’re […]
All Levels Yoga with Areta
All Levels 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 […]
Divorcing with Dignity
Divorcing with Dignity
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE NEXT SESSION IN OCTOBER! Are you or someone you know contemplating a divorce? This workshop will […]
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RENTAL EVENT: “Boycott” Film Screening
RENTAL EVENT: “Boycott” Film Screening
Join Us for a Screening of Boycott Presented by Lake Forest College A screening of Just Vision’s latest documentary, Boycott, with Lake Forest College followed by a […]
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FAN: Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic and What We Can Do About It
FAN: Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic and What We Can Do About It
In the ever more competitive race to secure the best possible future, today’s students face unprecedented pressure to succeed. They jam-pack their schedules with AP classes, […]
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 […]
Open Studio for Artists
Open Studio for Artists
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 […]
RENTAL EVENT: The State of the Great Lakes
RENTAL EVENT: The State of the Great Lakes
North Shore Civic Club Presents: The State of the Great Lakes The North Shore Civic Club (NSCC) is a registered 501(c)(3) with a mission to promote […]
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Salsarobics
Salsarobics
Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan for fun workout! The major distinction of this program is that the joy, fun, and discovery are ongoing!! The option of varying […]
Latin Dance with Esther Gutiérrez-Sloan & Walt Sloan!
Latin Dance with Esther Gutiérrez-Sloan & Walt Sloan!
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE DATES! Come join Esther and Walt for a sexy, fun, healthy and easy-to-follow latin dance class! This […]
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Choir!Choir!Choir!
Choir!Choir!Choir!
Daveed Goldman and Nobu Adilman (AKA “DaBu”) started Choir! Choir! Choir! as a weekly drop-in singing event in February 2011. Equal parts singing, comedy, and community-building, […]
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,
RENTAL EVENT: Italian Opera Gala
RENTAL EVENT: Italian Opera Gala
Concert Opera of Greater Chicago Presents...... Italian Opera Gala Join us for an afternoon concert of Italian arias, duets and ensembles by Rossini, Donizetti, Ponchielli […]
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All Levels Yoga with Areta
All Levels 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 […]
Yoguitar: Music Meditation with Dave Hiltebrand
Yoguitar: Music Meditation with Dave Hiltebrand
Yoguitar is a relaxing hour of serene acoustic guitar music that can help you slow down, reset and feel rejuvenated. With focus on the present moment, […]
4 events,
Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal
Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal
Location: ON ZOOM Note: Event start time is Central Time (CT). BONUS BOOK GIVEAWAY! We are giving away copies of Punished for Dreaming to randomly selected Zoom attendees. Details […]
Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World
Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World
A documentary about the role of Native Americans in popular music history. Featuring: Martin Scorsese, Quincy Jones, Steven Tyler, Steve Van Zandt, Iggy Pop, Link Wray, […]
3 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 […]
Open Studio for Artists
Open Studio for Artists
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 […]
College Essay Tips from a Harvard Grad
College Essay Tips from a Harvard Grad
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE DATES! Jamie Schultz, a Harvard grad and CEO of Jamie the Scholar Private Tutoring, provides advice […]
3 events,
Grotto Dance 2023
Grotto Dance 2023
SIXTH GRADERS ONLY This year's theme is Chi-Town! One night, two floors! Room for everyone! MUST PRE-PURCHASE TICKETS FOR ENTRY CELL PHONES ARE PROHIBITED AT THE […]
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 […]
Montessori School of Lake Forest Acting Club
Montessori School of Lake Forest Acting Club
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 and […]
5 events,
MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival 2023
MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival 2023
MANHATTAN SHORT announced its Ten Finalists for its 26th Annual Short Film Festival, a worldwide event taking place in over 500 venues across six continents between […]
MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival 2023
MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival 2023
MANHATTAN SHORT announced its Ten Finalists for its 26th Annual Short Film Festival, a worldwide event taking place in over 500 venues across six continents between […]
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 […]
Private Guitar & Bass Lessons with Dave Hiltebrand
Private Guitar & Bass Lessons with Dave Hiltebrand
PLEASE EMAIL DAVE TO SCHEDULE A LESSON! Learn a comprehensive approach to playing guitar or bass including technique, getting a good sound, playing in different styles, […]
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 […]
First Thursdays
Film Series
Sheffield Foundation
Choir!Choir!Choir!
Pamela & David Waud
Food Truck Festival Sponsor
Kids Only Holiday Shop
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Tour Partner
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Singing is Good for You!
Singing with Others Might be Even Better! The Washington Post recently …
The Oshima Brothers Return to Gorton on November 4th!
This dynamic brother duo keep winning accolades and are becoming a favorite everywhere they go. Join us to see them live on November 4th at Gorton!
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WHAT'S NEW
Singing is Good for You!
Singing with Others Might be Even Better! The Washington Post recently …
The Oshima Brothers Return to Gorton on November 4th!
This dynamic brother duo keep winning accolades and are becoming a favorite everywhere they go. Join us to see them live on November 4th at Gorton!
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