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SUMMARY:Mr. V's "Winter Road Trip" Performance
DESCRIPTION:“Mr. V’s Winter Road Trip” \nCome and see Mr. V’s winter odyssey across America!  Kids will perform his brand new original musical- this will be a multi-media musical event you won’t want to miss.  All aboard! \nMarch 1st\, 2025 \n10am
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/mr-vs-winter-road-trip-performance/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Classes,Events,Family & Kids,Gorton Drama Studio,Performing Arts,Youth
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SUMMARY:Game On!
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out. Watch the website for future dates!\nJoin us for Kids’ Game Night at Gorton\, an exciting evening of classic board games\, interactive fun\, and friendly competition! \nDesigned for kids ages 8 and up\, this drop-off event welcomes up to 30 participants for an afternoon of engaging gameplay with the support of instructor/teacher Jillian Floriani and high school volunteers. \nFrom Twister and Uno to life-sized Jenga and Connect 4\, there’s something for everyone—including a dedicated quiet area with puzzles and brain teasers for those who prefer a quiet activity. \nDate & Time: Sunday\, March 2nd | 3:00 – 4:30 PM\nCost: $5 per child\nLocation: Gorton Center | Stuart Community Room \nWe ask that participants arrive on time and stay the entire 90 minutes \nSpaces are limited—sign up today and let the games begin!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/game-on/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – Stuart Community Room
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Family & Kids
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SUMMARY:RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
DESCRIPTION:https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-timePlease note\, pre-registration is mandatory and only takes a few minutes – please click the link. \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-9/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community,Events
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SUMMARY:INSPIRE: THE UNIVERSAL PATH FOR LEADING YOURSELF AND OTHERS
DESCRIPTION:Social psychologist and leadership expert Adam Galinsky\, Ph.D. has spent three decades building a method for determining when we are inspiring versus infuriating\, and where various leaders—presidents\, CEOs\, coaches\, teachers\, parents\, and a wealth of others—currently land on that spectrum. In his new book Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others\, Galinsky shows how inspiring leaders can fill us with a wellspring of hope and possibility as they guide us to become better versions of ourselves. In contrast\, infuriating leaders disappoint and annoy\, fueling seething cauldrons of rage. But both types of leaders are deeply connected—together\, they represent a universal continuum that is rooted in the very architecture of the human brain. This means that inspiring leaders aren’t born—instead\, we can inspire or infuriate in any given moment through our behavior\, words\, or presence. \nWhether you’re a leader\, a member of a team\, a spouse\, or a parent\, this engaging and rigorous exploration unpacks the science of inspiration. Through compelling stories\, fascinating research\, and practical tips for addressing the common dilemmas we face daily\, Inspire reveals how all of us\, regardless of status or circumstance\, can be more inspiring more often. \nGalinsky is the Paul Calello Professor of Leadership and Ethics at Columbia Business School and has published more than 200 scientific articles on leadership\, negotiations\, diversity\, and ethics. He is an Executive/Associate Producer on two documentaries short-listed for Best Documentary at the Academy Awards. \nGalinsky will be in conversation with Amy C. Edmondson\, Ph.D.\, the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School\, a chair established to support the study of human interactions that lead to the creation of successful enterprises that contribute to the betterment of society. She studies teaming\, psychological safety\, and organizational learning. \nBONUS AFTER-HOURS EVENT: Attendees who purchase a copy of Inspire from FAN’s partner bookseller The Book Stall are invited to attend an AFTER-HOURS event hosted by Galinsky and Edmondson that will start immediately after the webinar. Details on the webinar registration page. \nThis event suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/inspire-the-universal-path-for-leading-yourself-and-others/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Action Network
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SUMMARY:99% PERSIPIRATION: A NEW WORKING HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE
DESCRIPTION:As the wealth gap widens\, communities crumble\, and Americans work more for less\, journalist Adam Chandler raises the question: What happens when perspiration isn’t enough? To answer it in his new book 99% Perspiration: A New Working History of the American Way of Life\, Chandler crisscrosses the country interviewing mayors\, teachers\, generals\, pastors\, construction workers\, and entrepreneurs\, to reveal just how untenable relying on “perspiration” as a strategy has truly become. He also delves into America’s past to reveal how our government\, education system\, and culture at large have woven the idea of meritocracy deep into the fabric of American society and how some of history’s most famous so-called bootstrappers really built their wealth. From George Washington to Seattle\, Washington\, Jay Gatsby to Bill Gates\, 99% Perspiration unpacks the misguided obsession with hard work that has come to define both the American dream and nightmare\, offering insight into how we got here and hope for where we may go. \nChandler is the author of Drive-Thru Dreams: A Journey Through the Heart of America’s Fast-Food Kingdom and a recurring guest on The History Channel’s The Food That Built America. A former staff writer at The Atlantic\, Chandler’s work has also appeared in The New York Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, The Washington Post\, WIRED\, and elsewhere. \nChandler will be in conversation with Kathy Gilsinan\, author of The Helpers: Profiles from the Front Lines of the Pandemic\, and a senior editor at Puck News. Previously she covered the Midwest for Politico Magazine and was a senior editor and staff writer at The Atlantic\, where she ran the international coverage before covering foreign policy and national security herself. \nBONUS AFTER-HOURS EVENT: Attendees who purchase a copy of 99% Perspiration from FAN’s partner bookseller The Book Stall are invited to attend an AFTER-HOURS event hosted by Chandler and Gilsinan that will start immediately after the webinar. Details on the webinar registration page. \n“Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.” This phrase\, arguably Thomas Edison’s most famous quote\, has been drilled into the minds of generations of Americans. A straightforward iteration of the idea that innovation\, discovery\, and ingenuity are the result of drive and grit above all\, it has also come to represent much darker myths: that hard work always leads to success and that achievement is the product of individuals and not communities. In this model\, those who come out on top are there because they earned it\, and everyone else needs to buckle down\, glove up\, and\, maybe one day\, they’ll get there too. \nThis event suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/99-persipiration-a-new-working-history-of-the-american-way-of-life/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Action Network
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SUMMARY:SHIFT: MANAGING YOUR EMOTIONS - SO THEY DON'T MANAGE YOU (EVENT 1 OF 2)
DESCRIPTION:Whether it’s anxiety about going to the doctor\, boiling rage when we’re stuck in traffic\, or devastation after a painful break-up\, our lives are filled with situations that send us spiraling. But as difficult as our emotions can be\, they are also a superpower. Far from being “good” or “bad\,” emotions are information. When they’re activated in the right ways and at the right time\, they function like an immune system\, alerting us to our surroundings\, telling us how to react to a situation\, and helping us make the right choices. \nBut how do we make our emotions work for us rather than against us? Acclaimed psychologist Ethan Kross\, Ph.D. has devoted his scientific career to answering this question. In his new bestselling book Shift: Managing Your Emotions — So They Don’t Manage You\, he dispels common myths—for instance\, that avoidance is always toxic or that we should always strive to live in the moment—and provides a new framework for shifting our emotions so they don’t take over our lives. \nShift weaves groundbreaking research with riveting stories of people struggling and succeeding to manage their emotions—from a mother whose fear prompted her to make a spur-of-the-moment decision that would save her daughter’s life mid-flight to a nuclear code-carrying Navy SEAL who learned how to embrace both joy and pain during a hellish training activity. Kross spotlights a wide array of tools that we already have access to—in our bodies and minds\, our relationships with other people\, and the cultures and physical spaces we inhabit—and shows us how to harness them to be healthier and more successful. \nKross is the director of the Emotion and Self-Control Laboratory at the University of Michigan and professor in its top ranked psychology department and Ross School of Business. His book Chatter: The Voice in Our Head\, Why it Matters\, and How to Harness It was an international bestseller. \nKross will be in conversation with Daniel Pink (FAN ’18\, ’22)\, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several provocative\, bestselling books about business\, work\, creativity\, and behavior\, including The Power of Regret\, When\, To Sell Is Human\, Drive\, and A Whole New Mind. \nBONUS BOOK GIVEAWAY! We are giving away copies of Shift to randomly selected Zoom attendees. Details on the webinar registration page.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/shift-managing-your-emotions-so-they-dont-manage-you-event-1-of-2/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Action Network
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SUMMARY:Alice in Wonderland Again: Friday\, March 7 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 Again: Episode 2 & 3\,” students continue with this classic tale through new episodes by our head writer\, Jeremy Kruse\, 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 March 7 @ 6pm\, and March 8 @ 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-march7/
CATEGORIES:Age,Classes,Events,Gorton Drama Studio,Performing Arts,Youth
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SUMMARY:Giordano Dance Chicago
DESCRIPTION:America’s original jazz dance company is back at Gorton!\nGiordano Dance Chicago (GDC) ignites the stage with their trademark high-energy performances that leave audiences breathless. As Chicago Tonight raves\, “From the first moment GDC steps on stage\, the audience knows this evening will be electric.” Celebrating over 60 years\, this iconic company has performed in more than 1\,300 cities worldwide\, continually redefining jazz and contemporary dance while stunning audiences across the globe. \nAbout Giordano Dance Chicago:\nNow in their 62nd season\, GDC continues to shine as a cultural powerhouse. Rooted in Chicago\, the company has evolved from founder Gus Giordano’s Evanston studio into a world-renowned institution. Under Artistic Director Nan Giordano’s 40 years of leadership\, GDC has commissioned groundbreaking choreography and inspired countless dancers. \nGDC’s innovative works redefine jazz dance\, blending passion\, elegance\, and celebration into every performance. Their unique foundational technique (NGCP©) has certified teachers in 36 states and 8 countries. Locally\, their Jazz Dance/Science & Health program enriches under-resourced CPS schools\, teaching hundreds of classes at no cost to students. \nStated simply\, Giordano Dance Chicago delivers a universal and life-affirming experience—dance that is powerful\, passionate\, and unforgettable. \nFor more information on Giordano Dance Chicago\, visit giordanodance.org \n“Giordano is\, and always will be\, American jazz dance royalty” – Chicago Tribune \n  \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/giordano-dance-2025/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Alice in Wonderland Again: Saturday\, March 8 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 Again: Episode 2 & 3\,” students continue with this classic tale through new episodes by our head writer\, Jeremy Kruse\, 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 March 7 @ 6pm\, and March 8 @ 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-march8/
CATEGORIES:Age,Classes,Events,Gorton Drama Studio,Performing Arts,Youth
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SUMMARY:MooNiE and BrooN Show
DESCRIPTION:Comedians Brian Howard and Philip Earl Johnson\, veterans of renaissance festivals\, fringe festivals and theaters return to the Gorton Center for one show. Juggling\, music and one bed of nails. Twenty years of creating hundreds of shows. Unscripted\, unhinged and unedited. Best for ages 15 and up. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/moonie-and-broon-show/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community,Performing Arts,Rental Events,Youth
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SUMMARY:SHIFT: MANAGING YOUR EMOTIONS - SO THEY DON'T MANAGE YOU (EVENT 2 OF 2)
DESCRIPTION:Whether it’s anxiety about going to the doctor\, boiling rage when we’re stuck in traffic\, or devastation after a painful break-up\, our lives are filled with situations that send us spiraling. But as difficult as our emotions can be\, they are also a superpower. Far from being “good” or “bad\,” emotions are information. When they’re activated in the right ways and at the right time\, they function like an immune system\, alerting us to our surroundings\, telling us how to react to a situation\, and helping us make the right choices. \nBut how do we make our emotions work for us rather than against us? Acclaimed psychologist Ethan Kross\, Ph.D. has devoted his scientific career to answering this question. In his new bestselling book Shift: Managing Your Emotions — So They Don’t Manage You\, he dispels common myths—for instance\, that avoidance is always toxic or that we should always strive to live in the moment—and provides a new framework for shifting our emotions so they don’t take over our lives. \nShift weaves groundbreaking research with riveting stories of people struggling and succeeding to manage their emotions—from a mother whose fear prompted her to make a spur-of-the-moment decision that would save her daughter’s life mid-flight to a nuclear code-carrying Navy SEAL who learned how to embrace both joy and pain during a hellish training activity. Kross spotlights a wide array of tools that we already have access to—in our bodies and minds\, our relationships with other people\, and the cultures and physical spaces we inhabit—and shows us how to harness them to be healthier and more successful. \nKross is the director of the Emotion and Self-Control Laboratory at the University of Michigan and professor in its top ranked psychology department and Ross School of Business. His book Chatter: The Voice in Our Head\, Why it Matters\, and How to Harness It was an international bestseller. \nKross will be in conversation with Heidi Stevens\, Director of External Affairs for the University of Chicago’s TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health\, and creative director for Parent Nation\, an initiative of the TMW Center. Prior to joining Parent Nation\, Stevens worked at the Chicago Tribune for 23 years\, where she wrote a daily column called Balancing Act. She was awarded the Anne Keegan Award for Distinguished Journalism in 2018. Stevens maintains a nationally syndicated column once a week. \nBONUS BOOK GIVEAWAY of Shift at the event\, while supplies last. \nThis event is suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded but not live streamed and will be available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/shift-managing-your-emotions-so-they-dont-manage-you-event-2-of-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Country Day Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Action Network
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SUMMARY:Alice in Wonderland Again: March 14 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 Again: Episode 2\,” students continue with this classic tale through a new episode by our head writer\, Jeremy Kruse\, 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 March 14 @ 6pm\, and March 15 @ 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-march14/
CATEGORIES:Age,Classes,Events,Gorton Drama Studio,Performing Arts,Youth
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SUMMARY:Alice in Wonderland Again: March 15 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 Again: Episode 2\,” students continue with this classic tale through a new episode by our head writer\, Jeremy Kruse\, 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 March 14 @ 6pm\, and March 15 @ 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-march15/
CATEGORIES:Age,Classes,Events,Gorton Drama Studio,Performing Arts,Youth
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SUMMARY:The Ultimate Queen Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of rock royalty with The Ultimate Queen Celebration in our  John & Nancy Hughes Theater! Led by the incredible Yvan Pedneault—discovered by Queen’s own Brian May and Roger Taylor—this show is an unforgettable tribute to one of the greatest rock bands in history. Yvan wowed audiences on La Voix (Canada’s version of The Voice) and went on to star in We Will Rock You and Queen’s official tribute band\, Queen Extravaganza. \nBacked by top-tier musicians who have performed with legends like Trans-Siberian Orchestra\, Rock of Ages\, and Cher\, Yvan brings Queen’s timeless hits to life with his stunning vocal range and commanding stage presence. Expect to hear all your favorite songs\, from “Bohemian Rhapsody” to “Somebody to Love\,” and feel the power of Queen’s anthems like never before. \nMamma Mia Wood Fired Pizza will be on site prior to the show! \n\n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/queen/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Events,Live Music
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SUMMARY:ME\, BUT BETTER: THE SCIENCE AND PROMISE OF PERSONALITY CHANGE
DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, Olga Khazan had been spiraling toward an existential crisis. Though she treasured her loving relationship and her dream job\, her neurotic personality often left her snatching dissatisfaction from the jaws of happiness. While her overachieving had always been a professional asset\, Khazan lately felt like her brittle disposition could shatter under the weight of just one more thing—but could she really change her entire personality? \nResearch shows that you can alter your personality traits by behaving in ways that align with the kind of person you’d like to be—a process that can make you happier\, healthier\, and more successful. In Me\, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change\, Khazan embarks on an experiment to see whether it’s possible to go from dwelling in dread to “radiating joy.” For one year\, she reluctantly clicked “yes” on a bucket list of new experiences—from meditation to improv to sailing—that forced her to at least act happy. With a skeptic’s eye\, Khazan brings you on her journey through the science of personality\, presenting evidence-backed techniques to help you change your mind for the better. Sharply witty and deeply fascinating\, Me\, But Better offers a probing inquiry into what it means to live a fulfilling life\, and how you can keep diving into change\, no matter how uncomfortable it feels. \nKhazan is a staff writer for The Atlantic and the author of the 2020 book Weird: The Power of Being an Outsider in an Insider World. She has also written for the New York Times\, the Los Angeles Times\, the Washington Post\, Forbes\, and other publications. \nKhazan will be in conversation with Maria Konnikova\, the author\, most recently\, of The Biggest Bluff\, a New York Times bestseller\, and the bestsellers The Confidence Game and Mastermind. She is the co-host\, along with Nate Silver\, of the weekly podcast Risky Business. While researching The Biggest Bluff\, Konnikova became an international poker champion\, a World Series of Poker Bracelet Winner\, an ambassador for PokerStars Team Pro\, and the winner of over $1\,000\,000 in tournament earnings. \nBONUS AFTER-HOURS EVENT: Attendees who purchase a copy of Me\, But Better from FAN’s partner bookseller The Book Stall are invited to attend an AFTER-HOURS event hosted by Khazan that will start immediately after the webinar. Details on the webinar registration page. \nThis event suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/me-but-better-the-science-and-promise-of-personality-change/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Action Network
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SUMMARY:Rendezvous Arts- CHRISTIAN DILLINGHAM QUARTET
DESCRIPTION:He’s back with a brand-new album! Renowned jazz bass player Christian Dillingham returns this season with his quartet\, bringing the highly anticipated music from his latest recording\, Halcyon. Set to release in October 2024\, this album promises to be a masterpiece of modern jazz\, and we can’t wait to experience the incredible new charts he has crafted.\n \nSome of the finest talents in the jazz world join Christian on this musical journey: Matt Gold on guitar\, Julius Tucker on piano\, and Quin Kirchner on drums.  \nFriday night concert timeline / Concessions for sale\, including beer & wine \n7:00-8:15 PM concert (no intermission)\n8:15-8:45 PM conversation with artists \nWe are thrilled to feature the works of printmaker Jill Kramer. Known for her infectious motto\, “inky fingers\, happy life!”\, Jill’s art brings joy and wonder to all who encounter it. Her passion for pattern\, texture\, mark-making\, and saturated color shines through in every piece she creates. Jill carves her art into linoleum blocks before printing on archival paper. Her bold lines and deep colors penetrate the paper and truly make you feel like you are a part of the print. Her work focuses on natural and deteriorating landscapes rendered as relief prints.  \n  
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/rendezvous-arts-2024-2025-christian-dillingham/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Events,Live Music,Performing Arts
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