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SUMMARY:Children Learning Center Fall Open House
DESCRIPTION:Have little ones? Looking for quality childcare? Then don’t miss the Open House at the Children’s Learning Center at Gorton! Come tour our facilities\, meet our director and teachers and learn about our curriculum.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/children-learning-center-fall-open-house/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Children's Learning Center (CLC),Classes,Events,Youth
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SUMMARY:Picture Perfect: Creative Ways to Celebrate & Cherish Loved Ones with Photos
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED.\nBonnie Hillman Shay is dedicated to having people know that they are appreciated and have made a difference in their loved ones’ lives. Celebrating them with photos and photo-related experiences is a great way to accomplish this. \nBonnie will share a variety of ways to celebrate a loved one throughout their life using photos. Gifts\, events and celebrations\, storytelling opportunities\, and more.  Photos provide a great visual experience and a personalized touch to celebrate a loved one\, so come be inspired to do this for your loved ones.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/picture-perfect-creative-ways-to-cherish-loved-ones-with-photos/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Mosaics
DESCRIPTION:In this class\, enhance your mosaic skills and explore endless creative possibilities. Learn new tips\, techniques\, and methods\, while being introduced to a variety of materials to bring your mosaic vision to life. Get answers to your questions and create a unique art or architectural mosaic piece. All supplies will be included. \n2 Options: 10am – 1pm OR 1:30 – 4:30pm \nAhmed Ibrahim has been creating mosaics since 2000 and is the winner of the 14th International Mosaic Meeting in Chartres\, France. He believes that the key to artistic growth lies in continuously pushing beyond your comfort zone. \nAhmed was part of the Sabry Mansour artist team\, where he contributed to the design and installation of four large mosaic murals at Ahram Canadian University in Cairo\, as well as a project for the Festivals Building at Helwan University. His mosaic work is featured in numerous public spaces throughout the Greater Chicagoland area\, both indoors and outdoors. \nIn addition to completing public art projects\, Ahmed is a Mosaic Teaching Artist at the Hyde Park Art Center. He has previously taught at The Chicago Mosaic School\, The Art Center Highland Park\, and The Stirling Hall Art Center. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. \nAhmed holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mural Arts from Helwan University in Cairo\, Egypt.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/mosaics/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:GDS Alice in Wonderland: The Original Adaptation Friday Performance
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to embark on a theatrical adventure like no other? Come and join us for Gorton Drama Studio’s production of Alice in Wonderland in our Grotto Blackbox Theater! \nIn our “Alice in Wonderland: The Original Adaptation\,” students co-created a contemporary twist on the timeless classic. Jeremy Kruse\, our head writer\, is a published playwright and award-winning dramatic writer. Madison Kisst\, our director\, recently led a wildly successful production of “We Will Rock You.”  \nAfter weeks of exploration and creation\, our adaptation of “Alice” will take center stage in the Grotto Theater October 25 @ 6pm\, and October 26 @ 2pm \nTickets are $10\, $5 for Groundlings (floor seating\, best suited for young kids or those who prefer to criss-cross-apple-sauce) \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \nAbout Our Artistic Director:\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  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMadison Kisst is an actor\, director\, and theatre teacher. She has taught for professional theater companies across the country and for the undergraduate acting program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Madison has extensive training in physical and classical theatre\, voice and movement\, and devising. As an actor\, some of her credits include: American Repertory Theater\, Lyric Repertory Company\, The Great American Melodrama and Vaudeville\, Utah Shakespeare Festival\, Idaho Shakespeare Festival\, Nevada Conservatory Theater\, and Santa Cruz Shakespeare. She has her BA in Theatre Arts and Master of Fine Arts in Performance. \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/gds-alice-friday/
CATEGORIES:Age,Classes,Events,Gorton Drama Studio,Performing Arts,Youth
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Canvas (Kids' Art)
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. JOIN US FOR THE NEXT SESSION ON NOVEMBER 9!\nLet the fall harvest and Halloween be the inspiration for an acrylic canvas. Paint a pumpkin with leaves and berries — or create a jack-o-lantern with a black crow\, for a spookier look. All materials provided. 7 – 14 Years Old
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/pumpkin-canvas-kids-art/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:GDS Alice in Wonderland: The Original Adaptation Saturday Performance
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to embark on a theatrical adventure like no other? Come and join us for Gorton Drama Studio’s production of Alice in Wonderland in our Grotto Blackbox Theater! \nIn our “Alice in Wonderland: The Original Adaptation\,” students co-created a contemporary twist on the timeless classic. Jeremy Kruse\, our head writer\, is a published playwright and award-winning dramatic writer. Madison Kisst\, our director\, recently led a wildly successful production of “We Will Rock You.”  \nAfter weeks of exploration and creation\, our adaptation of “Alice” will take center stage in the Grotto Theater October 25 @ 6pm\, and October 26 @ 2pm \nTickets are $10\, $5 for Groundlings (floor seating\, best suited for young kids or those who prefer to criss-cross-apple-sauce) \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \nAbout Our Artistic Director:\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  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMadison Kisst is an actor\, director\, and theatre teacher. She has taught for professional theater companies across the country and for the undergraduate acting program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Madison has extensive training in physical and classical theatre\, voice and movement\, and devising. As an actor\, some of her credits include: American Repertory Theater\, Lyric Repertory Company\, The Great American Melodrama and Vaudeville\, Utah Shakespeare Festival\, Idaho Shakespeare Festival\, Nevada Conservatory Theater\, and Santa Cruz Shakespeare. She has her BA in Theatre Arts and Master of Fine Arts in Performance. \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/gds-alice-in-wonderland-the-original-adaptation-saturday-performance/
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