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SUMMARY:Divorcing with Dignity
DESCRIPTION:Are you or someone you know contemplating a divorce?  This workshop will help you to understand the best options for you and your family.  If a couple can communicate and be fair and reasonable\, divorce mediation is a path that allows a couple to make 100% of their own decisions about parenting\, financial and property divisions\, child support and alimony\, while allowing them to greatly minimize the negative impact of their divorce on their most valuable assets\, their children. \nMediation is also the least costly and quickest way to get through a divorce in a less stressful manner.  In this session\, you will learn about divorce mediation\, what it is\, how it works\, what it requires\, and why it is the healthiest and least expensive way to divorce. \nIf you cannot attend in-person\, you can contact Michael Cohen through his website at michaelsmediation.com to meet 1:1 to review this same information in a confidential manner. \nMichael Cohen is a divorce mediator in Lake Forest who is dedicated to helping families get through the stressful process of a divorce in the healthiest way for the couple and for their children.  During a successful career leading diverse teams for a large local company\, Michael trained at Northwestern University to gain his divorce mediation certification and has built a practice whose purpose is to help others.  Michael is a caring\, empathetic leader who will take the time to understand your passions and priorities\, and will guide you to help you create the best solutions for you and your families. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/divorcing-with-dignity-7/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Specialty,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga
DESCRIPTION:This gentle flow class is warm and light\, ideal for anyone wanting a slower-paced class.  We move to create flexibility and sustain our range of motion through supportive passive openings and longer holds and props.  This class is for any age\, body type\, and level of experience. As you progress\, you will learn how to incorporate breath connection and meditation techniques into your practice.  Please bring a mat and a water bottle. \nTaking a yoga class can offer a variety of physical\, mental\, and emotional benefits including improving cardiovascular health\, reducing stress and tension and leaving you feeling more energized and revitalized.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/gentle-yoga-with-areta-15/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga
DESCRIPTION:This gentle flow class is warm and light\, ideal for anyone wanting a slower-paced class.  We move to create flexibility and sustain our range of motion through supportive passive openings and longer holds and props.  This class is for any age\, body type\, and level of experience. As you progress\, you will learn how to incorporate breath connection and meditation techniques into your practice.  Please bring a mat and a water bottle. \nTaking a yoga class can offer a variety of physical\, mental\, and emotional benefits including improving cardiovascular health\, reducing stress and tension and leaving you feeling more energized and revitalized. \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/gentle-yoga-with-areta-14/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Connect\, Visualize & Create + Bevies: Alignment
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. \nJoin Joalida and Susan on a monthly meditation and art evening where we will use visualisation to connect with your inner self to access our universal creativity to live a life of purpose and meaning. Susan will start the evening with a guided meditation and visualisation\, we will then move to Joalida’s studio and explore visually what came up for us during the meditation. No prior art experience required. All materials and snacks provided. \nJoalida Smit is a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist who lived and worked in London (UK) and Cape Town (SA) for the past 20 years. She pivoted to full time artist during COVID and now runs an art studio at The Gorton Center working on large scale canvases. Currently she is exploring innovative ways to incorporate art in the psychology work of personal transformation. \nSusan is local to Lake Bluff and can’t wait to share yoga with more people in her community. She’s been teaching yoga for 6+ years and practicing for 12+ years and received her teacher training at Forever Om. When not on her mat\, Susan gains most of her energy surrounded by friends and family\, love and laughter truly is the best medicine! Susan teaches at Toned Yoga in Lake Bluff and Black Cat Yoga in Libertyville.  \n  \n“When I started my yoga journey\, I couldn’t balance or focus…the concept of flow and presence was foreign. I was inflexible physically\, mentally and emotionally. Through yoga I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge that supports and strengthens every aspect of my life. Everyone is on a path\, your journey is your journey. As a human and instructor\, I pride myself on honoring my students journey and encourage each student to empower themselves with grace and self love on and off their mat. “
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/connect-visualize-create-bevies-3/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Classes,Wellness
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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: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: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:Shamrock Art
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS HAS SOLD OUT!\nExperiment with shades of green in a lively Shamrock painting project. Stencil\, paint and collage a unique piece of art just in time for St. Patty’s Day Ages 7-12
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/shamrock-art/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes,Youth
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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:Breath & Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Learning to breathe is an art form.  Allowing the breath to center and rebalance the body & mind is a practice.  Meditation helps to focus our energy and enhance our lives. Practicing breath and meditation can help with a variety of intentions including relaxation\, stress reduction\, focusing\, intention setting\, directing energy and more. \nEach session we learn how to use the breath in new ways to experience the life force within us and help to direct our energy through intentions. Different modes of meditation will be used through sound\, mudras\, mantra\, and more.  This class is designed for beginners and current practicing meditators. \nNo prior meditation experience is necessary.  Bring a yoga mat\, blanket\, and journal to help enhance your experience.  Available on site as well. \nJennifer is a Holistic Occupational Therapist specializing in several healing modalities in her practice.  She works with people from all ages and stages of life from birth to seasoned ages.  Teaching how to move the energy of the body through breath\, visualization and meditation is one her favorite parts of her career.  Helping people shift and heal into their spirit’s joy is another!  As a mom\, wife\, & healer the importance of self-care is ever so valuable.  Healing individually and collectively is profound.  It is beautiful life work.  More on meditations and classes can be found at intuitlove.com or contacting Jennifer directly at JenniferLauren@nullintuitlove.com or 224-500-7797. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/breath-meditation-5/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Cooking at Froggy's: Vegetarian
DESCRIPTION:Join Chef Theirry Lefeuvre of Froggy’s French Café in Highwood for a wonderful evening with friends a delicious food! Guests will enjoy two glasses of wine while watching Chef Theirry prepare 3 dishes – a soup\, a main and a dessert and will learn recipes and techniques before enjoying the feast! $85 includes two glasses of wine and a 3-course meal. \nThis class takes place at Froggy’s\, 306 Green Bay Rd\, Highwood. \nWhy take a Cooking Class?\n– Cooking classes provide an opportunity to learn new cooking techniques\, methods\, and skills. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cook\, you can always improve your culinary abilities. \n– Cooking classes can be a great way to socialize and meet new people who share your interest in food. It’s an opportunity to connect with others\, whether you attend with friends or go on your own.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/cooking-froggys-2/
LOCATION:Froggy’s Highwood\, 306 Green Bay Rd\, Highwood\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Cooking,Specialty
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SUMMARY:Teen Art Classes With Joalida Smit
DESCRIPTION:Paint and draw with Joalida in her art studio at the Gorton Center! In this on-going class Joalida works with teens exploring different mediums\, techniques and subject matter to discover their art style. These classes are unstructured\, meeting your teen where they are in their art development and guiding them through individual attention to become more confident in their art making. All materials are provided. Ages 11 – 17 \n*Please note this is an art development class\, not an after school club. Prior art experience and a keen interest in art required.  Your teen will be asked to leave if they cannot adhere to the rules of the art room. \nJoalida Smit is a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist who lived and worked in London (UK) and Cape Town (SA) for the past 20 years. She pivoted to full time artist during COVID and now runs an art studio at The Gorton Center working on large scale canvases. Currently she is exploring innovative ways to incorporate art in the psychology work of personal transformation.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/teen-art-classes-with-joalida-smit/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes,Youth
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SUMMARY:Adult Art with Joalida Smit
DESCRIPTION:Join Joalida in her art studio at the Gorton Center for structured art classes over 3 weeks. Participants will start with mark-making (charcoal\, pen\, ink)\, exploring light and shading\, moving towards more complex subjects incorporating paint and collage. The aim is to find your flow and natural style\, working with your inner critic to become free in your art-making. Joalida will go at your pace\, introducing elements as we go along. \nThis is a structured\, yet fun art class where students let go of what holds them back and step into creativity. Every adult needs this class! \nClasses will build on this foundational course moving towards\, colour\, paint and canvas. Join Joalida if you want to be part of a structured\, yet freeing journey towards your creative self!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/adult-art-with-joalida-smit/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Classes
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T200000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Acting Class for Adults
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Acting for Adults \nExperienced actors are invited to join our Advanced Acting Class\, designed for those ready to deepen their craft. Before enrolling\, students will meet with Jeremy Kruse to ensure the class aligns with their skills and goals. This course focuses on advanced Method acting techniques through exercises\, improvisation\, and scene work for both theater and film. On-camera sessions allow actors to review their performances and build professional demo reels. Actors exploring a career will receive guidance on auditions\, monologues\, and industry preparation. Whether refining your craft or preparing for professional opportunities\, this class provides the tools and support to excel. \nTuesdays \n7 classes (No class 3/25) \n6:00 pm to 8:00 pm \nMarch 11- April 29 \n$350 \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/advanced-acting-class-for-adults2/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Gorton Drama Studio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060538
CREATED:20240510T151704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T172316Z
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SUMMARY:Art Impact Project: Modigliani Self Portraits
DESCRIPTION:Amedeo Modigliani was an Italian painter whose portraits are often characterized by their elongated bodies and blank eyes\, distinctively ‘Modigliani’.  Using his technique and soft pastel\, we encourage artists to reflect on\, document\, and share their true story\, feelings\, and mood\, rather than the distorted version we sometimes have of ourselves. \nArt Impact Project uses this basic drawing technique to demonstrate how you can use this process to relax and let your creativity flow.  Using simple art supplies and water\, you’ll be given a prompt to create fun and colorful art.  You don’t have to be an artist to enjoy this unique wellness project.  All supplies provided. This event is for adults\, but children 6th grade and up are welcome! \nQuestions about this program or Art Impact Project? Please contact Cassandra\, Manager of Programming. Or\, visit the Art Impact Project website here! \nCelebrating their tenth anniversary\, Art Impact Project is a local 501c(3) with a mission of enhancing emotional wellness through creative expression.  They partner with organizations such as schools\, treatment facilities\, libraries\, and other community spaces throughout Lake County\, to facilitate art programming with a focus on better mental health.  Providing a supportive\, small group setting\, Art Impact Project guides participant step-by-step through the creative process so everyone can experience the benefits of art.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/art-impact-project-prompted-paintings-project/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Classes,Wellness,Youth
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SUMMARY:Acting for Ages 5 to 8
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a budding actor in the family? Turn your child’s love of make-believe play into a passion for the arts. Through theater games\, improvisation\, performing fairy tales and performing children’s books\, your budding actor will explore her creative side\, build confidence\, and develop spontaneity – while enhancing social and motor skills. Students learn and practice skills such as listening\, sharing the stage\, hitting a mark\, enunciation\, voice projection and creating a character. Ages 5 – 8  \nTuesdays \nMarch 11- May 20\n10 Classes\n$375 \n*No class during Spring Break\, 3/25 \n \n  \nJeremy Kruse\, Artistic Director of Gorton Drama Studio\, is the author of “The Young Actor’s Handbook” (Applause Acting Series\, 2017). 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  \nInstructor\, Madison 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.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/acting-for-ages-5-to-8-6/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Classes,Gorton Drama Studio,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060538
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SUMMARY:TURNING RED
DESCRIPTION:A thirteen-year-old girl named Mei is torn between staying her mother’s dutiful daughter and the changes of adolescence. And as if the challenges were not enough\, whenever she gets overly excited Mei transforms into a giant red panda. \nDirector: Domee Shi \nStars: Rosalie Chiang\, Sandra Oh\, Ava Morse
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/turning-red/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060538
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060538
CREATED:20250216T205931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T173340Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060538
CREATED:20241211T231354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T204700Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060538
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SUMMARY:THE CRITIC
DESCRIPTION:A powerful London theater critic becomes entangled in a web of deceit and murder. \nDirector: Anand Tucker \nStars: Ian McKellen\, Alfred Enoch\, Matthew Cottle \nThis film is part of the First Thursdays Series which is generously supported by the Sheffield Foundation.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/the-critic-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T200000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T200000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T164500
DTSTAMP:20260404T060538
CREATED:20221115T210542Z
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SUMMARY:Irish Dance Lessons with Fitzpatrick School of Irish Dance
DESCRIPTION:Experience a touch of Ireland in Lake Forest! In this class for ages 5 and up Littles will work on rhythm\, coordination\, the traditional Irish jig and a group dance. Beginners will be introduced to basic Irish dance techniques and start solo and team dances. Continuing/Advanced Beginners will build on Irish dance fundamentals\, hone skills and technique\, and learn a variety of soft shoe dances. For more information visit www.fitzpatrickschoolofirishdance.com. \n4:00-4:45pm – LEVEL 1 \n4:45-6:00pm – LEVEL 2 \n6:00-7:30pm – LEVEL 3 + 4
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/irish-dance-lessons-from-the-fitzpatrick-school-of-irish-dance-wednesdays/
CATEGORIES:Age,Classes,Music,Sports,Wellness,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T171500
DTSTAMP:20260404T060538
CREATED:20230824T091841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T171852Z
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SUMMARY:After School Art Club With Lezlie
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a budding artist in the family? Then sign them up for this after-school class where they will create with an art history story! Students start out with free draw time\, discuss an “artist of the day”\, work on a project inspired by that artist\, and finish up with clean up\, an art discussion and a draw-a-long. Grades 1 – 4 \nOur art classes provide your child with a structured environment to explore their creativity and experiment with different artistic techniques. It also offers them a way to express themselves\, their thoughts\, and emotions in a visual and tangible form. Students will be introduced to various artistic styles\, techniques\, and cultural influences from around the world that can help them develop an appreciation for diversity and different perspectives.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/after-school-art-club-with-lezlie-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes,Youth
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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:Getting Started with Watercolor Pencil
DESCRIPTION:Explore the beauty of drawing and painting with watercolor pencils in this in-person course for beginners. Learn everything you need to get started – types of paper\, pencils\, how to put the color down\, how to paint with a pencil. Each session will be a review and work on the painting. The class will work on 3-4 paintings during the course. \nSTUDENTS NEED TO PURCHASE THEIR OWN SUPPLIES:  \n\nArtist Grade Watercolor Pencils (at least 24 colors\, 36 colors is preferred)\nMix Media Paper\n#1 Round Watercolor Brush\n1/8″ Angle Shader Watercolor Brush\nSelection of Small Watercolor Brushes\n\n \nPhilip Schorn – P Schorn Studio – Botanical Color Pencil Artist My botanical renderings are not drawings of plant specimens as seen in scientific books; rather\, they are renderings of plants as seen through the eye of an artist. I can look at the ground; I can see the shapes\, light\, and shadows. I focus on a small portion of the subject and what makes it interesting\, whether that be the individual leaf\, flower\, or snapshot of the ground\, to bring the details to life.\nI have been working with colored pencil for several years and teaching the art for the last three years. I’m currently teaching online from my home since March. I currently teach online color pencil classes for other art studios/galleries\, private classes and Facebook demos. I have two books published of my art/techniques on. I have done a number of outdoor shows\, group and individual exhibitions.\nMy process of making a rendering with the detail that I want to have requires a significant amount of time. Sometimes I use other media\, such as ink\, watercolors or pastels.\nI am a member of the Color Pencil Society of America\, Grayslake Arts Alliance and the Lake County Art League. My studio is located in Grayslake. \nEmail: phil@nullpschornstudio.com   FB: pschornstudio/
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/getting-started-with-watercolor-pencil/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Classes
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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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