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SUMMARY:Salsarobics
DESCRIPTION:*TIME CHANGE* CLASS ON FRIDAY\, FEBRUARY 13 IS AT 8 – 9 AM!\nGet Ready to Move with SALSArobics!\nJoin Esther Gutierrez Sloan every Friday for a dynamic workout that blends fun\, rhythm\, and full-body movement. This class isn’t just about exercise – it’s about joy\, discovery\, and the thrill of dance! \nThroughout the session\, participants choose their intensity level – low\, moderate\, or high – while moving to irresistible Latin\, Caribbean\, Spanish\, and African beats. Options for both low-impact and high-impact movements allow everyone to customize their experience. \nEach class delivers an energizing workout that averages 4\,000 to 4\,200 steps\, with varying degrees of intensity. Esther integrates the Total Body Training (TBT) Systems Methodology to support proper posture and promote muscle conditioning. She also incorporates Peripheral Heart Action (PHA) Training\, offering an optional challenge that builds aerobic strength based on individual pace and rhythm. \nTo build coordination and balance\, the class includes inline motion drills. Participants move across the room using steps that change direction – laterally\, diagonally\, forward\, and backward—adding functional movement to the workout. \nThe session concludes with Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching to enhance flexibility and recovery. \nColombian-born Esther Gutierrez Sloan created SALSArobics in 1989 to fuse authentic Latin rhythms with aerobic exercise. She has performed on national and local television in Illinois\, California\, Florida\, and New York. In addition to leading classes\, she has presented SALSArobics at fitness conventions\, schools\, health clubs\, ethnic festivals\, and international events. \nIn recognition of her groundbreaking work\, Esther was inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame in 2010. Learn more about Esther and SALSArobics.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/salsarobics-february-13/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Music,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Cookie Decorating: Ladies Night
DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE NEXT ONE IN MARCH!\nGather your favorite gals and get ready for a cozy\, creative night filled with cookies\, conversation\, and plenty of frosting fun! This hands-on cookie decorating class is the perfect way to unwind\, connect\, and try something new together. Whether you’re planning a girls’ night out\, celebrating a special occasion\, or just looking for a fun excuse to get together\, this experience is all about creativity and connection. \nYou’ll learn the basics of cookie decorating\, including piping techniques\, icing consistency\, and simple design tips\, all while working on a beautifully themed set of sugar cookies. Step-by-step guidance makes it easy and approachable\, even if you’ve never decorated cookies before. Along the way\, you’ll pick up tricks you can use at home and plenty of inspiration to make your cookies look as good as they taste. \nSip your favorite drinks and snack as you decorate\, and enjoy a relaxed\, laughter-filled atmosphere. By the end of the night\, you’ll head home with a box of stunning\, hand-decorated cookies—and even sweeter memories made with friends. No experience necessary—just show up ready to have fun and get a little frosted! \n*THIS CLASS IS BYOB!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/cookie-decorating-ladies-night-february/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Classes,Cooking
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SUMMARY:Rendezvous Arts: Kaia String Quartet & Fareed Haque
DESCRIPTION:Kaia String Quartet + Fareed Haque = A Valentine’s Week Concert Filled with Passion and Art\n \nOn Valentine’s week\, we’re turning up the romance with a concert that feels like a love letter in sound. The Kaia String Quartet joins forces with guitar virtuoso Fareed Haque for an unforgettable evening of passion\, precision\, and pure joy. \nA Musical Journey of Love and Fire\nAt the heart of the program lies Haque’s own Quintet for Guitar and Strings\, Op. 60. This expressive work blends lyricism with fiery intensity\, capturing the spirit of love in every note. From there\, the journey continues with music by Latin American icons Ricardo Lorenz and Astor Piazzolla\, whose tangos are both smoldering and tender. Each melody tells a story of desire\, rhythm\, and emotion. \nAdding a touch of lightness\, Eduardo Angulo’s El Alevín (The Minnow) sparkles with playful energy—proof that even the smallest moments can hold deep feeling. Together\, these pieces create a concert that’s intimate\, uplifting\, and alive with heart. \nVisual Art by Margie Criner\nComplementing the music is the evening’s visual artist\, Chicago-based sculptor Margie Criner. At first glance\, her sculptures appear modern\, sleek and abstract. Yet\, as you move closer\, each piece reveals a lens portal – a tiny window into a hidden miniature world within. These micro-universes explore universal human moments: waiting\, traveling\, commuting\, and dreaming. Through her art\, Criner bridges design\, play\, and discovery\, inviting viewers to slow down\, look closer\, and uncover stories hidden in plain sight. \nAn Evening to Remember\nTogether\, Haque\, the Kaia String Quartet\, and Margie Criner create a multisensory experience that celebrates love\, creativity\, and connection. This Valentine’s concert promises to stir the soul and spark the imagination. It’s an inspiring night of art and music you won’t want to miss. \n  \n \nMusic that speaks in thousands of notes. Art that asks you to look twice and see more. It’s the kind of Valentine you’ll remember long after the last chord fades. 💖 \nAbout Rendezvous Arts\nRendezvous Arts is a Chicago-area arts organization dedicated to connecting people through live music and visual art. Guided by a passionate Board of Directors and creative staff\, we work to build community\, nurture emerging artists\, and inspire artistic excellence across the region. \nOur mission is simple: to make the arts accessible to everyone. Through concerts\, exhibitions\, and collaborative events\, we bring the joy of performance and creativity to audiences throughout Chicagoland. \nAt Rendezvous Arts\, we celebrate diversity\, inclusion\, and equal opportunity. We do not – and will not – discriminate based on race\, color\, religion\, gender identity\, age\, national origin\, disability\, marital status\, sexual orientation\, or military status. \nTogether\, we’re redefining what an arts organization can be—one that celebrates connection\, creativity\, and community through every note and brushstroke.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/kaia-string-quartet/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – Stuart Community Room
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