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SUMMARY:RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to give blood at Gorton! Drives happen monthly\, sign up here. \n  \nPLEASE NOTE\,  PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY. THIS CAN BE DONE BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW.  THIS PROCESS TAKES ONLY A FEW MINUTES. \nIf you want to donate blood\, make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink an extra 16 oz. of water and fluids before the donation. \nAlso\, bring a photo ID\, your blood donor card\, or two other forms of ID. You can save up to 15 minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass! Visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass for more information (note: RapidPass can only be completed on the day of your donation). \nGorton thanks you for donating blood and helping to save lives!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/red-cross-blood-drive-2-mar24/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Adult Art: Daffodils
DESCRIPTION:Art is not just for children or professionals – it can be therapeutic and is an excellent way to relieve stress. So join us for some watercolor painting! \nSketch and paint lively spring flowering bulbs in watercolor. Practice capturing these blooms from various angles and add shading for depth.  All supplies will be included and all experience levels are welcome!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/adult-art-floral-watercolor-with-periwinkle-art-studio/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Herb Planting & Yoga (Parent/Child)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE NEXT CLASS IN MAY!\nLearn how to plant\, care and harvest an herb pot together.  You will learn the plant families and what makes each unique while getting your hands in the dirt.  After completing an herb pot\, we’ll do a kids yoga class together led by a teacher from Black Cat Yoga.  Fee covers Parent & Child\, Ages 3+ \nNorth Shore Organic Kitchen Garden was created to help more families build kitchen or vegetable gardens in their yard.  A garden is a great place for kids to learn and a perfect opportunity to get exposed to the world of herbs\, salad greens\, vegetables and fruits. \nBlack Cat Yoga started with the mission to help people empower their lives and wellbeing through yoga. Black Cat Yoga has blossomed into a diverse array of yoga practices\, meditation offering + a holistic wellness spa. Located in downtown Libertyville.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/herb-planting-yoga-parent-child-3/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Specialty,Wellness,Youth
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SUMMARY:U2 Hype
DESCRIPTION:There once was a pre-party delight\, \nFor U2 fans\, a festive invite. \nBrewery’s green beer will pour\, Specialty drinks to explore\, \nJoin us outside with a food truck’s bite!  \nMake it a night\, grab your friends and come for the pre-party starting at 6:30 in the Solarium and outside under the portecochere. \n\nLake Bluff Brewery – on tap for the night! You can enjoy green beer\, craft brews and specialty drinks!\nMamma Mia Pizza-enjoy freshly made on-site wood-fired pizza. Dinner’s done! (see below for QR code menu)\n\n \nU2 Hype is the ultimate tribute to U2. Delighting fans across the country since 2001\, Hype brings you the authentic sights and sounds that make U2 one of the most popular bands in the world. \nHype takes the term tribute band to an entirely new level. Night after night\, they recreate the total U2 concert experience in both sight and sound. Bono look-a-like Daniel “Danno” Burrow always delivers an unmistakable and captivating performance. The band travels with all the vintage gear and the latest in costume and wardrobe. Hype brings you all your favorite U2 songs the way you are used to seeing them. Hype has made television appearances on CBS\, FOX\, WGN TV\, and the Discovery Channel. \nWith Hype you are truly getting the greatest U2 Tribute Band on the planet! \n“An amazing tribute band that doesn’t just sound like U2 but truly has the energy of them. You will be convinced that Bono is only a few feet away. Spectacular performance!” – Kathy Gouwens \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/u2-hype/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Events,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Lake Forest Civic Orchestra Concert "Gloria"
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra for our Sunday concert series at Gorton Center.  The orchestra continues our season of celebration with Gloria. We mark our 35th anniversary season with a new work by Chicago-based composer Amos Gillespie. Brahms’s Variations on a Theme by Haydn is not only a wonderfully exuberant score\, but this experimentation in the orchestral medium led to the composition of his triumphant first symphony (which the orchestra will play in May).\nThe concert is anchored by a collaboration with Lake Forest High School Forester Singers and freshmen from the Select Group – Tenors and Basses who join Lake Forest’s orchestra for Vivaldi’s joyous Gloria.\nOur Program:\nGillespie – World Premier – The Names of Artemis\nBrahms – Variation on a Theme by Haydn\nVivaldi – Gloria \nTicket prices:\n$20/adult 18-65\n$10/senior 65 and older and students with an ID\nFree to children under 12\nFor more information or tickets visit:\nhttps://www.lakeforestcivicorchestra.org/concerts-tickets/p/gloria-march2024
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lake-forest-civic-orchestra-concert-gloria/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Growing Microgreens
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE NEXT ONE ON APRIL 17!\nGet your green thumb ready for the gardening season with microgreens. Learn how to plant\, care and harvest microgreens at home. Once set up properly\, most can grow in five days in a sunny window. \nNorth Shore Organic Kitchen Garden was created to help more families build kitchen or vegetable gardens in their yard.  A garden is a great place for kids to learn and a perfect opportunity to get exposed to the world of herbs\, salad greens\, vegetables and fruits. \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/growing-microgreens-3/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Cooking,Specialty
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SUMMARY:Method Acting - Thursdays: Acting Technique
DESCRIPTION:Learn Method acting technique while doing acting exercises and improvisations. This class is for people of all experience levels and is intended for anyone looking for a creative outlet and a fun time. Previous classes have included first-timers and actors who have agents\, audition regularly and work regularly as professional actors. Jeremy focuses on where you are in your creative development and works to take you to the next level. \n2pm- 4pm \nMarch 21- May 16 \n8 classes- $400 \nClass presentation on May 15th. More details to come! \nImmediately following this class is a one-hour scene study class for $100. Use the skills explored and progressed here while working on scripted work. \nAbout our Artistic Director: \n \nJeremy Kruse\, Artistic Director of Gorton Drama Studio\, is the author of “The Young Actor’s Handbook” (Applause Acting Series\, 2017). The book was published in Korean and Chinese in 2022. Jeremy is a professional actor\, published playwright\, award-winning screenwriter\, and award-winning filmmaker. Some of the classes he taught at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York include Method Acting\, Comedic Improvisation\, Sketch Comedy Writing\, and Acting for Film and TV. He graduated from The Strasberg Institute at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where he majored in drama. Jeremy also teaches privately\, one-on-one\, at  www.jeremykruse.com and www.jeremykruseactingtraining.com 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/method-acting-thursdays-acting-technique-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Gorton Drama Studio
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SUMMARY:Method Acting - Thursdays - Scene Study
DESCRIPTION:Learn Method acting technique while working on scripted material. Bring in anything you want to work on: plays\, films\, poems – comedies\, dramas – anything. If you need material\, Jeremy will provide it. Previous classes have included first timers as well as actors who have agents\, audition regularly and work regularly as professional actors. Jeremy focuses on where you are in your creative development and works to take you to the next level. \n8 Classes\nMarch 21- May 16\n$200 \nAbout our Artistic Director: \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJeremy Kruse\, Artistic Director of Gorton Drama Studio\, is the author of “The Young Actor’s Handbook” (Applause Acting Series\, 2017).The book was published in Korean and Chinese in 2022. Jeremy is a professional actor\, published playwright\, award-winning screenwriter\, and award-winning filmmaker. Some of the classes he taught at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York include Method Acting\, Comedic Improvisation\, Sketch Comedy Writing\, and Acting for Film and TV. He graduated from The Strasberg Institute at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where he majored in drama. Jeremy also teaches privately\, one on one  www.jeremykruse.com and www.jeremykruseactingtraining.com 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/method-acting-thursdays-scene-study-3/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Gorton Drama Studio
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