WE BELIEVE IN COMMUNITY CONNECTION
For 50 years, Gorton Center has worked to enrich the lives of our communities through cultural arts, education, and charitable service. As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Gorton Center relies on the generosity of residents and businesses to help fund the programs & services offered and are grateful for the support received from our community.
Gorton Center presents live music and entertainment, films, and classes for all ages in our historic building. We also house Gorton Children’s Learning Center, a high-quality early education and daycare center that has been in operation for over 35 years. We welcome our community to rent our spaces to host their own events onsite. Additionally, Gorton Center houses the offices of ten other nonprofit organizations on the second floor of our building.
HISTORY
From 1901, when our building opened as a school, to our present, we are filled with culture and history.
CURRENT PROGRAM GUIDE
The Window is published and mailed to Lake Forest & Lake Bluff residents three times a year.
GORTON DRAMA STUDIO
Dedicated to providing Method acting, dramatic writing education and professional caliber performance opportunities on the stage and screen.
STAFF & BOARD
We are engaged and committed to bringing exceptional arts and culture to our community.
2025 Sponsor
Wellness Class Sponsor
Arts Programming
2025 Show Sponsor
2025 Sponsor
Burns Supper Sponsor
The Lister Family
First Thursdays
Film Series
Sheffield Foundation
Safety Town Sponsor
Ssafety Town Sponsor
Mountainfilm on
Tour Partner
Mountainfilm on
Tour Sponsor
Chip Leighton Sponsor
Landscape Maintenance
Survey Software
WHAT'S NEW
Sign Up to be a Safety Town Counselor!
Help out this summer at Safety Town! Students entering 7th-12th grades can get service hours and help out in big ways each summer at Safety Town camps in June and August!
What is a Singing Zoologist?
Lucas Miller, better known as the “singing zoologist,” has been literally singing the praises of wildlife since graduating with a degree in zoology. His zany humor, smart songwriting and unbridled passion for science inspire his fans, young and old, to respect and protect the natural world.
