RENT THE GORTON PARKING LOT

Rent our parking lot for your outdoor event! Gorton has successfully hosted weddings, drive-in movies, concerts, block parties, storytelling, dance performances and more, and you can too.

To learn more about rates and availability, please contact Event Coordinators Martha ReQua martha@gortoncenter.org Monica Yaun monica@gortoncenter.org or contact the office at 847-234-6060.

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This room can be combined with the
Glore Solarium.

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This room can be combined with the
Porte Cochére & Garden.

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This room can be combined with the
Card Room.

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WHAT'S NEW
Why Dancing Is Good for You: Body, Brain, and Beyond
August 2026

Why Dancing Is Good for You: Body, Brain, and Beyond

You don’t have to be a trained dancer to reap the benefits of hitting the dance floor. Whether you’re salsa-stepping in a community class, kicking through a line dance, or just letting loose at a ladies’ night out, dancing is one of the most enjoyable – and most effective – forms of exercise available. And the science backs it up.

Gorton Welcomes New Interns This Fall
August 2026

Gorton Welcomes New Interns This Fall

We're proud to welcome two new interns to our team this year through Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep High School's Corporate Work Study Program. Meet Isaac and Janiyah, two motivated students who are spending part of their school year gaining real-world experience with us here at Gorton.

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