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.
50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
In 2024 Gorton will celebrate 50 years as a gathering place in our community.
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
2025 Sponsor
Wellness Class Sponsor
Arts Programming
2025 Sponsor
2025 Sponsor
2025 Sponsor
PAM & DAVID WAUD
2025 Sponsor
Oktoberfest Sponsor
Oktoberfest Sponsor
Friend of Oktoberfest
Friend of Oktoberfest
Burns Supper Sponsor
First Thursdays
Film Series
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
DELIA SANCHEZ
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
Cornhole Sponsor
Cornhole Sponsor
Cornhole Sponsor
Cornhole Sponsor
Cornhole Sponsor
Mountainfilm on
Tour Partner
Mountainfilm on
Tour Sponsor
Chip Leighton Sponsor
Photography Partner
Patrick Marsek
Photography Partner
Michael Delott
Photography Partner
Marcus Norman
Landscape Maintenance
Survey Software
WHAT'S NEW
All That Jazz, All Season Long at Gorton Center!
Experience six dynamic concerts featuring Grammy nominees, crowd favorites, and rising stars – plus, get 10% off when you buy tickets to three or more.
How Not to Age with Dr. Michael Greger
Dr. Michael Greger presents groundbreaking insights from his newest book, How Not to Age. You’ll walk away with powerful tools for preventing age-related diseases and promoting lifelong vitality through diet and lifestyle choices.
