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SUMMARY:Winter Wellness Warm Up & Social (Yoga & Live Music)
DESCRIPTION:Join Areta and Dave for Yoga\, Live Music\, Wine and More! \nCome out and join us for a gentle yoga class set to the soulful sound of live acoustic guitar.  We will gather in the lovely Stuart room warmed by a roaring fire and  illuminated by candle light. The one hour class will include grounding movements\, some breath work and end with a guided meditation together with the healing vibrations of live music\, leaving you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Plan to stay and enjoy a post wine and cheese social with your community. \nAreta has been teaching yoga in Lake Forest and in yoga studios along the North Shore for 10 years and is E-RYT 500 Certified.  Areta’s passion is bringing yoga to Every BODY and has additional certifications in Meditation\, Adaptive Yoga for Disabilities\, Senior Yoga\, Love Your Brain for traumatic brain injury\, Yoga for Eating Disorder Recovery\, Yin Yoga\, and Yoga for 12 Step Recovery.  Areta teaches yoga to inspire and empower physical well-being\, spiritual balance\, and awakening for everyday life.  She is a long-time resident of Lake Forest and a disability advocate and volunteer yoga coach for the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA). \nDave Hiltebrand has been a full-time musician for over 25 years. Since graduating from DePaul University School of Music\, Dave has had extensive experience as a performer\, composer and studio musician. Highlights include the national tour of Jersey Boys\, co-writing and co-producing two national top-ten songs\, composing work for The Oprah Winfrey Show\, Nike and Allstate\, TV appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show\, Empire and Betrayal\, and tours to South Africa\, Cuba\, Spain\, Italy and Egypt. His debut solo guitar album Yoguitar\, Vol. 1 was released in 2016. Dave is currently an adjunct professor of Digital Music at Elmhurst University.\nwebsite: www.davehiltebrand.com\nInstagram: @davehiltebrand\nYouTube: @dave-hiltebrand
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/winter-wellness-warm-up-social-yoga-live-music/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Drawing & Painting for Teens with Joalida Smit
DESCRIPTION:These sessions will guide your teen to find their unique voice and individual style. Bring your own ideas or work on a contemporary portrait from materials in my studio. We will explore different mediums\, techniques and genres  in a fun supportive environment\, where your budding artist can develop and grow at their own pace. Ages 12 – 17 \n*Your child may be asked to leave if they do not comply with the rules of the art room. \nWhy take an art class?\n \nTeens can benefit from taking an art class for a variety of reasons. It supports cognitive and emotional development. In particular\, it facilitates executive functioning through planning and organising ideas and solving problems as they emerge during the process.  It is a stress-release and can be therapeutic\,providing a unique way for teens to communicate thoughts\, emotions\, and ideas that might be difficult to express through words alone. It builds self-esteem\, facilitates personal growth and social-emotional development as budding artists develop their skills in the presence of others. \nRegardless of their career aspirations\, engaging in artistic activities within a class environment can contribute to a teen’s overall personal development and well-being. \nPhoto credit of Joalida: James Gustin
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/drawing-painting-for-teens-with-joalida-smit-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes,Youth
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SUMMARY:Speed Dating: Fall in Love with Your Next Book
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.\nThis Valentine’s season\, prepare to fall in love….with a book! Who says Valentine’s Day has to be about  romantic love? \nJoin professional facilitators Alice Moody and Ann Walters for this special event where you’ll discover your perfect literary match (or two!) – and mingle with new and old friends. \nSimply bring any favorite book close to your heart that you can’t wait to share. Engage in fun\, fast-paced\, one-on-one conversations where you describe your book and learn about someone else’s before moving on to your next “date.” \nValentine cocktails\, mocktails\, treats\, rating sheets\, raffle prizes\, and more! Come alone or bring a friend… it’s time to fall head over heels with your next great read! \nAbout Alice & Ann: \nAlice Moody & Ann Walters began Between the Covers Book Discussions in 2016. As professional facilitators\, they’ve led hundreds of talks at libraries\, independent bookstores\, community centers\, and private homes and venues. In addition to hosting pop-up recommendation events\, they run a popular online literary subscription series\, now in its third year. Before founding their current venture\, Ann was a longtime bookseller at Lake Forest Book Store and blogged at Books on the Table. Alice\, a writing coach and workshop leader\, created Short Stories Live\, a unique experience that melds live performance with literary discussion. Both Alice & Ann believe in the power of books to build connections and broaden our understanding of humanity. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/speed-dating-fall-in-love-with-your-next-book/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Events,Specialty
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SUMMARY:Gentle Flow Yoga with Areta
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. \nAreta has been teaching yoga in Lake Forest and in yoga studios along the North Shore for 10 years and is E-RYT 500 Certified.  Areta’s passion is bringing yoga to Every BODY and has additional certifications in Meditation\, Adaptive Yoga for Disabilities\, Senior Yoga\, Love Your Brain for traumatic brain injury\, Yoga for Eating Disorder Recovery\, Yin Yoga\, and Yoga for 12 Step Recovery.  Areta teaches yoga to inspire and empower physical well-being\, spiritual balance\, and awakening for everyday life.  She is a long-time resident of Lake Forest and a disability advocate and volunteer yoga coach for the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA).
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/gentle-flow-yoga-with-areta-6/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:All The President's Men
DESCRIPTION:“The Washington Post” reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Richard Nixon’s resignation. \n\nDirector: Alan J. Pakula \n\nStars: Dustin Hoffman\, Robert Redford\, Jack Warden
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/all-the-presidents-men-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Film
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SUMMARY:Breathwork Foundations
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR A RESCHEDULED DATE!\nYou do it 20\,000 times a day and almost all of them unconsciously.  Learn the messages you are sending your body with the way your are breathing.  Experience how to optimize your breathing physiology\, understand how to take a proper breath and some simple protocols you can use to change your state in minutes. Learning the foundations of conscious breathwork opens a portal to positively influence the physical and non-physical parts of ourselves. \nJames Stewart was born and raised in Australia\, as an adult traveled extensively in pursuit of elevated levels of fulfillment and freedom. He is always looking to discover new effective tools to optimize physical and mental performance.  Conscious breathwork practices are his go-to tools when coaching teams and individuals who desire efficient methods to holistically improve health\, performance and gain an empowered sense of self.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/breathwork-foundations/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Specialty,Wellness
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SUMMARY:FAN: The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans
DESCRIPTION:In the age of high-pressure parenting\, when so many of us we feel like we’ve got to get everything exactly right the first time\, Aliza Pressman\, Ph.D. is the compassionate\, reassuring expert we all need—and the one whose advice we can all use. Already beloved by listeners of her hit podcast\, Raising Good Humans\, Dr. Pressman distills it all in her new book\, The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans. She offers a handful of strategies: Relationship\, Reflection\, Regulation\, Rules\, and Repair. \nNo matter how you were raised\, how your coparent behaves\, or how your kids have been parented up until now\, you can start using The 5 Principles of Parenting to chart a manageable course for raising good humans that’s aligned with your own values and with your children’s unique temperaments. Whether you’re in the trenches with a toddler or a tween\, it’s never too late to learn to use these 5 principles to reparent yourself and help your kids build the resilience they need to thrive. \nDr. Pressman is an assistant clinical professor in the Division of Behavioral Health Department of Pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital where she is cofounding director of The Mount Sinai Parenting Center. She will be in conversation with Tina Payne Bryson\, Ph.D.\, author of The Bottom Line for Baby and co-author\, with Dan Siegel\, MD (FAN ’16) of The Power of Showing Up\, The Yes Brain\, and two New York Times bestsellers: The Whole-Brained Child and No-Drama Discipline. \nThis event suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel. \n \nBONUS AFTER-HOURS EVENT: Attendees who purchase a copy of The 5 Principles of Parenting from FAN’s partner bookseller The Book Stall are invited to attend an AFTER-HOURS event hosted by Pressman that will start immediately after the webinar. Details on the webinar registration page.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/fan-the-5-principles-of-parenting-your-essential-guide-to-raising-good-humans/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Action Network
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SUMMARY:All The President's Men
DESCRIPTION:“The Washington Post” reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Richard Nixon’s resignation. \n\nDirector: Alan J. Pakula \n\nStars: Dustin Hoffman\, Robert Redford\, Jack Warden
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/all-the-presidents-men/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Film
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Wine Blending
DESCRIPTION:Do you like wine and want to learn more about how wine blends are made? Have a fun wine-blending experience this Valentine’s weekend! Come learn how to blend red wine using wine varietals from Raymond Vineyards\, Napa Valley\, California. This blending class will help you discover the joys of the winemaker’s art\, creativity\, and exploration while creating your own wine blend!  \nClass includes wine education\, tasting four different red wines\, winemaking experience\,& blending materials. After creating your wine\, you will have the option of getting your wine bottled with a personalized label! \nThe Boisset Wine Collection offers exclusive vineyard wines from their 30 wineries between Napa Valley\, Sonoma\, & Burgundy. Emily Long will be guiding you through the tasting tour. Wine education materials & light food pairings will be included. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/valentines-wine-blending/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Cooking,Specialty
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SUMMARY:Giordano Dance Chicago
DESCRIPTION:After a milestone anniversary year\, Giordano Dance Chicago steps into its next season with Gorton Center\, taking the Giordano you love to the edge of expectation\, continuing to push the boundaries of jazz dance. \nAmerica’s original jazz dance company is celebrating 61 years of expanding jazz dance!  From its origins in the family-run studio of Gus Giordano\, the godfather of jazz in dance\, to its current incarnation as a professional organization with worldwide performances in over 1\,300 cities\, GDC’s imprint on the art form is profound and far-reaching. The company’s new works continually expand the boundaries of jazz and contemporary dance\, stunning audiences across the globe. \nMEET THE DANCERS!  (POST SHOW M&G IS NOW CLOSED)\nJoin us for a champagne and dessert reception right after the show!  Chat with the dancers\, meet Nan Giordano and learn more about how this amazing company does what they do-on a personal level.  Please note: M&G tickets sold separately \n  \n8/18/19 7:19:32 AM — 2019 Dance For Life Gala ©Todd Rosenberg Photography 2019 \n  \n“Giordano is\, and always will be\, American jazz dance royalty” – Chicago Tribune \n“Joy and inspiration permeated each piece” – Big Island Music Magazine\, Hawaii \n“From the first moment that Giordano Dance Chicago steps on stage\, the audience knows that this evening will be electric” – Chicago Tonight \n  \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/giordano-dance-chicago/
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:20240212T200000
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SUMMARY:FAN: Everyday Dharma: 8 Essential Practices for Finding Success and Joy in Everything You Do
DESCRIPTION:We’ve been conditioned\, from an early age\, to believe that one day we’ll reach a moment of “arrival.” But no matter how much we achieve or acquire we still don’t feel as satisfied or as fulfilled as we thought we would be. Exhausted\, we become burned out and cynical\, questioning the purpose of it all. \nAn expert on happiness and work\, Suneel Gupta argues that for too long society has been fixated on the Future of Work and ignored the Future of Worth. We’ve compartmentalized work and well-being and ignored the fact that both are essential for sustained success. We’ve assumed that outer success leads to inner well-being–despite history showing us that this has never been the case. In his new book Everyday Dharma: 8 Essential Practices for Finding Success and Joy in Everything You Do\, Gupta helps us break this negative cycle. A captivating storyteller\, he weaves personal stories\, history\, science\, Eastern philosophy\, and Western modalities in this engaging\, enlightening\, and prescriptive book. \nAs the founding CEO of RISE and a visiting scholar at Harvard Medical School\, Gupta travels the world\, deconstructing how extraordinary performers overcome their most difficult moments. His work has been featured by outlets including Vanity Fair\, Fast Company\, and the New York Times. He will be in conversation with Debbie Millman\, host of the Webby Award-winning podcast Design Matters\, one of the first and longest running podcasts in the world; chair of the first-ever Masters in Branding Program at the School of Visual Arts in New York City; co-owner and editorial director of PrintMag.com; and the author of seven books on design and branding. \nThis event suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel. \n \nBONUS AFTER-HOURS EVENT: Attendees who purchase a copy of Everyday Dharma from FAN’s partner bookseller The Book Stall are invited to attend an AFTER-HOURS event hosted by Gupta and Millman that will start immediately after the webinar. Details on the webinar registration page.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/fan-everyday-dharma-8-essential-practices-for-finding-success-and-joy-in-everything-you-do/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Action Network
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SUMMARY:All Level Yoga with Areta
DESCRIPTION:Areta will guide you through a traditional vinyasa flow yoga class incorporating poses\, breath work and meditation. This bi-weekly one-hour practice will help release tension and bring you back into balance while opening\, lengthening and strengthening the body.  Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner\, this mindful flow class will leave you feeling renewed and energized.  Bring a mat and a water bottle. \nTraditional Vinyasa Flow Yoga is a dynamic style of yoga that emphasizes the synchronization of breath and movement as practitioners flow through a sequence of poses. It combines the ancient practice of yoga with a modern approach that focuses on creating a fluid and rhythmic movement pattern. Vinyasa Flow is known for its creative sequencing and the way it allows practitioners to explore their bodies\, breath\, and minds in a harmonious way. \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. \nAreta has been teaching yoga in Lake Forest and in yoga studios along the North Shore for 10 years and is E-RYT 500 Certified. Areta’s passion is bringing yoga to EVERY BODY\, and has additional certifications in Meditation\, Adaptive Yoga for Disabilities\, Senior Yoga\, Love Your Brain for traumatic brain injury\, Yoga for Eating Disorder Recovery\, Yin Yoga\, and Yoga for 12 Step Recovery. Areta teaches yoga to inspire and empower physical well-being\, spiritual balance and awakening for everyday life. She is a long-time resident of Lake Forest and a disability advocate and volunteer yoga coach for the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA).
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/all-level-yoga-with-areta-8/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Parenting Series Growing Grit
DESCRIPTION:Join T-Ann Pierce\, life and confidence coach\, in a Four-Part Series\, Growing Grit: Fostering Resilience and Confidence in Our Kids. In this series\, T-Ann will dive deep into practical and often overlooked ways to approach ways to develop confidence and resiliency in your kids (and you\, too!). Expect the same judgment-free\, humor-filled straight talk she shares with her one-on-one parenting clients. \nSession 1: Anxiety Awareness: Dispelling Common Misunderstandings About Anxiety\nDiscover practical ways to help your child create healthy coping mechanisms to support their life-long emotional well-being. \nPlease join us for future sessions! – \nSession 2: March 12\, Emotional Regulation: Equipping Your Child for Life’s Challenges \nSession 3: April 9\, Self-Confidence Vs. Self-Consciousness: Cultivating Authenticity & Self-Assuredness for the Long Haul \nSession 4: May 14\, The Coping Toolbox: Strategies to Help Bounce Back from Adversity \n \nT-Ann Pierce is a life\, parenting\, and confidence coach who helps her clients make meaning and sense of their demanding\, often overwhelming lives. With heartfelt candor and humor\, T-Ann captures emotional truths and offers real-world solutions to the conundrum of being human. She is a mother of four grown kids. She and her husband recently downsized and are trying to figure out what to eat for dinner.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/parenting-series-growing-grit-fostering-resilience-confidence-in-our-kids-and-ourselves-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes
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CREATED:20240129T153335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T153336Z
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SUMMARY:FAN: Attention Span: Find Focus\, Fight Distraction
DESCRIPTION:We spend an average of just 47 seconds on any screen before shifting our attention. It takes 25 minutes to bring our attention back to a task after an interruption. And we interrupt ourselves more than we’re interrupted by others. In Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance\, Happiness and Productivity\, psychologist Gloria Mark\, Ph.D. reveals these and more surprising results from her decades of research into how technology affects our attention. \nBased on decades of original research in what Prof. Mark calls “living laboratories\,” where she studies technology use in people’s real-world environments\, Attention Span not only presents the science of exactly how short our attention spans have become\, how much we’re interrupted and how much stress that causes us\, but also how we can gain control of our attention and achieve wellbeing. \nProf. Mark is Chancellor’s Professor Emerita at the University of California\, Irvine\, and has been a visiting senior researcher at Microsoft Research since 2012. For over two decades she has studied the impact of digital media on people’s lives\, focusing on how using our devices affects our multitasking\, distractions\, mood\, and behavior. She has also been a Fulbright scholar and has received the prestigious NSF Career grant. \nProf. Mark will be in conversation with David Epstein (FAN ’16 and ’20)\, a science writer and author of the New York Times bestsellers Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World\, and The Sports Gene. Epstein was previously an investigative reporter at ProPublica\, and prior to that a senior writer at Sports Illustrated. His two TED Talks on human development and performance have been viewed 12 million times. \nThis event suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel. \n \nBONUS AFTER-HOURS EVENT: Attendees who purchase a copy of Attention Span from FAN’s partner bookseller The Book Stall are invited to attend an AFTER-HOURS event hosted by Prof. Mark that will start immediately after the webinar. Details on the webinar registration page.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/fan-attention-span-find-focus-fight-distraction/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Action Network
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T064809
CREATED:20240125T181457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T181713Z
UID:20005824-1707987600-1707991200@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:Gentle Flow Yoga with Areta
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. \nAreta has been teaching yoga in Lake Forest and in yoga studios along the North Shore for 10 years and is E-RYT 500 Certified.  Areta’s passion is bringing yoga to Every BODY and has additional certifications in Meditation\, Adaptive Yoga for Disabilities\, Senior Yoga\, Love Your Brain for traumatic brain injury\, Yoga for Eating Disorder Recovery\, Yin Yoga\, and Yoga for 12 Step Recovery.  Areta teaches yoga to inspire and empower physical well-being\, spiritual balance\, and awakening for everyday life.  She is a long-time resident of Lake Forest and a disability advocate and volunteer yoga coach for the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA).
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/gentle-flow-yoga-with-areta-7/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T064809
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T194857Z
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SUMMARY:Open Studio for Artists
DESCRIPTION:Gorton warmly welcomes artists and creatives from diverse backgrounds! We are thrilled to announce that we are now providing studio space every Thursday\, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. This dedicated time slot allows participants to utilize our open studio space for their ongoing projects. It’s an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in a creative environment and focus on your artistic endeavors. \nAs an added benefit\, we are delighted to have local artists Susan Sands and Joalida Smit on board. They will be present during the studio hours to offer guidance\, answer questions\, and provide valuable feedback. Their expertise and experience will undoubtedly enrich your artistic journey and foster a supportive community of like-minded individuals. \nWhether you’re a painter\, sculptor\, writer\, photographer\, or any other kind of artist\, our studio space is open to all forms of creativity. Join us on Thursdays to nurture your creative spirit\, collaborate with fellow artists\, and receive invaluable input from Susan Sands and Joalida Smit. We look forward to seeing your artistic endeavors flourish within our vibrant artistic community at Gorton. \nOpen Studio will run every Thursday from 9:30am – 12:30pm – $35/Day \n*PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING THEIR OWN SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/open-studio-for-artists-6-2023-10-19/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Art,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T211500
DTSTAMP:20260410T064809
CREATED:20231012T211728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T223312Z
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SUMMARY:Do Not Submit-Lake Forest
DESCRIPTION:DNS takes place the second Wednesday of every month (except February)\nDo Not Submit Lake Forest takes place in a cozy room in the Gorton Center\, Lake Forest. It is a monthly storytelling open mic in an enthusiastic\, supportive environment free from pressure\, judgment\, or scoring. No experience is necessary to participate. All are welcome to speak or simply listen. Arrive at 7:15 to sign up for a spot\, and when your name is called\, participants will have up to 7 minutes to tell/read/tap dance any personal story/fiction/essay on proper flossing they’d like. All language and content is acceptable except for hate speech. No cover charge. Beer\, wine and non alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Hosted by Elizabeth Brown\, Mary Lou Gilliam\, and Sarita Miller and Jasmin Rodriguez \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Your Hosts\n \nAs a pathologist\, Elizabeth Brown spent hundreds of hours hunched over either a microscope or a dead body.  She then worked as a consultant to the medical device industry writing technical reports\, all dry as dust and utterly humerous.  Original thoughts were few\, as all statements had to be referenced.   Spreading her wings to creative non-fiction has been a liberating joy.  Elizabeth has performed at story telling events in Highwood\, Arlington Heights\, Evanston and Chicago\, but is delighted to be hosting an open mic in her home town of Lake Forest.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nMary Lou Gilliam is retired from two careers: English teaching and educational publishing. She has been on the stage since she was 10 doing dramatic readings\, singing\, or some combination thereof. An English major with a theater minor\, she found that teaching extended the performance world when she began writing first person narratives to model both writing and speaking for her students. Because she was born and raised in a small Swedish farm town in western Illinois\, think Garrison Keillor for thematic content. About ten years ago\, while considering retirement\, she took her stories on the road\, so to speak\, by joining Short Story Theatre in the Northshore suburbs. She has also performed at Story Lab Chicago\, Truth Be Told\, and Backyard Stories. Having lived quite a few decades by now\, her narratives include both the travails and thrills of a long (and possibly over-examined) life. She keeps busy with volunteer work\, private tutoring\, international travel\, and as much time with her four grandchildren as she can.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nSarita Miller is a retired English/language arts teacher and the mother of two fine adults\, a lovely daughter-in-law\, and one adorable pup. Presently\, Sarita tutors reading\, writing\, and grammar\, something she greatly enjoys. During her days as a middle school teacher\, Sarita was known for telling stories during lessons. Although her students thought they were pulling one over on her and getting her “off task” when they asked for a story\, she explains that doing so was her plan from the beginning. To Sarita\, life is simply stories. She has shared several of hers with audiences at Short Story Theater in Highland Park and Story Lab in Chicago.\n\n\n\n\n  \nJasmin Rodriguez is a trained actress with over 9 years of stage\, commercial\, film\, storytelling experience. Most recently she completed commercial’s  for Malman Law and Spirit Juice. She has worked  in several independent films\, such as “Faithful Disappointment’s”\, Market Value”  and the TV true crime series “American Greed”. She completed her training at Second City\, Vagabond\, Sarantos Studios\, Wheaton Drama\, and Gorton Drama Studio. Jasmin is a dedicated actress and hard worker who is constantly looking to improve her talents. She is currently in development for producing and acting in an independent short film about human connection. She enjoys nature walks by the lake\, bike riding\, yoga and travels to Europe.  
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/do-not-submit-lake-forest-4/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T064809
CREATED:20240102T232451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T232451Z
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SUMMARY:The Little Mermaid
DESCRIPTION:A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince. \n\nDirector: Rob Marshall \n\nStars: Halle Bailey\, Jonah Hauer-King\, Melissa McCarthy
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/the-little-mermaid/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Family,Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T064809
CREATED:20240102T233530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T233530Z
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SUMMARY:Selma
DESCRIPTION:A chronicle of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.’s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery\, Alabama\, in 1965. \nDirector: Ava DuVernay \nStars: David Oyelowo\, Carmen Ejogo\, Oprah Winfrey
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/selma/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T064809
CREATED:20240125T175323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T175047Z
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SUMMARY:All Level Yoga with Areta
DESCRIPTION:Areta will guide you through a traditional vinyasa flow yoga class incorporating poses\, breath work and meditation. This bi-weekly one-hour practice will help release tension and bring you back into balance while opening\, lengthening and strengthening the body.  Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner\, this mindful flow class will leave you feeling renewed and energized.  Bring a mat and a water bottle. \nTraditional Vinyasa Flow Yoga is a dynamic style of yoga that emphasizes the synchronization of breath and movement as practitioners flow through a sequence of poses. It combines the ancient practice of yoga with a modern approach that focuses on creating a fluid and rhythmic movement pattern. Vinyasa Flow is known for its creative sequencing and the way it allows practitioners to explore their bodies\, breath\, and minds in a harmonious way. \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. \nAreta has been teaching yoga in Lake Forest and in yoga studios along the North Shore for 10 years and is E-RYT 500 Certified. Areta’s passion is bringing yoga to EVERY BODY\, and has additional certifications in Meditation\, Adaptive Yoga for Disabilities\, Senior Yoga\, Love Your Brain for traumatic brain injury\, Yoga for Eating Disorder Recovery\, Yin Yoga\, and Yoga for 12 Step Recovery. Areta teaches yoga to inspire and empower physical well-being\, spiritual balance and awakening for everyday life. She is a long-time resident of Lake Forest and a disability advocate and volunteer yoga coach for the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA).
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/all-level-yoga-with-areta-11/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T064809
CREATED:20240209T205904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T194610Z
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SUMMARY:Teton Valley Ranch Camp Roundup Event
DESCRIPTION:Come Get the Lowdown on Teton Valley Ranch Camp!\nCome meet our directors and learn more about TVRC! This event will be family-friendly with heavy appetizers and beverages for the whole family. Jim Ligori\, our Executive Director\, and Cora Ligori\, our Camp Director\, will be there along with other local camper families and alumni. This is a great chance to connect with the TVRC network in your area and learn more about camp. It is never too early to start thinking about camp! We would love to talk about whether TVRC would be a good fit for your family in future summers. If you plan on attending\, please RSVP here. Contact Paige Nielsen (pnielsen@nulltvrcamp.org) with any questions about the event. \nAbout TVRC: \nTeton Valley Ranch Camp was established in 1939 to provide unique\, challenging\, and fun western and backcountry experiences to campers 11 to 16 years old. Through everything we do\, TVRC instills passion and respect for the outdoors while building self-confidence\, skills\, and lasting friendships. TVRC’s traditional Camp Program is a 30-day summer experience that includes a variety of activities on our ranch and a chance to explore the rugged landscapes of the West. Our program provides a variety of classic camp activities and unique Wyoming adventures. From horseback riding to fly fishing\, lapidary to archery\, each day\, campers can try something new! \nOn a typical TVRC day\, campers assemble at the fence after breakfast and lunch to hear their options and select their activities. With a myriad of opportunities right in our backyard\, campers love to go swimming in high alpine lakes and fishing in pristine rivers—day trips are always a hit! Alongside our day trips and in-camp activities\, our backcountry trips program provides an opportunity to explore Wyoming like never before. Every camper completes a backpacking trip and a horse pack trip\, exposing them to the beauty and wonders our world has to offer.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/teton-valley-ranch-roundup-event/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Rental Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T064809
CREATED:20230825T191400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T160017Z
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SUMMARY:The Financial Complexities of Aging
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS IS CANCELLED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE DATES!\nThis session will cover topics including elder law\, aging in place\, the senior living process including various options available\, and how to pay for it. Instructor Eric Klein will provide suggestions\, guidance and support around the senior living journey. \n \nEric Klein is the owner of CarePatrol Chicago. As a Patient Advocate and Certified Senior Advisor\, he helps seniors and their families navigate the complex senior living process by helping them find assisted living\, memory care and in-home care options. Eric’s services are free\, and he is an expert on such topics as dementia care\, neurological diseases like Parkinson’s and MS\, and helping seniors who are struggling with their activities of daily living.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/the-financial-complexities-of-aging/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Specialty
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T064809
CREATED:20231129T200353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T182037Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Microgreens
DESCRIPTION:Get your green thumb ready for the gardening season with microgreens. Learn how to plant\, care and harvest microgreens at home. Once set up properly\, most can grow in 5 days in a sunny window. \nNorth Shore Organic Kitchen Garden was created to help more families build kitchen or vegetable gardens in their yards.  A garden is a great place for kids to learn and a perfect opportunity to get exposed to the world of herbs\, salad greens\, vegetables and fruits.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/growing-microgreens-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Cooking,Specialty
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T064809
CREATED:20240125T181535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T181724Z
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SUMMARY:Gentle Flow Yoga with Areta
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. \nAreta has been teaching yoga in Lake Forest and in yoga studios along the North Shore for 10 years and is E-RYT 500 Certified.  Areta’s passion is bringing yoga to Every BODY and has additional certifications in Meditation\, Adaptive Yoga for Disabilities\, Senior Yoga\, Love Your Brain for traumatic brain injury\, Yoga for Eating Disorder Recovery\, Yin Yoga\, and Yoga for 12 Step Recovery.  Areta teaches yoga to inspire and empower physical well-being\, spiritual balance\, and awakening for everyday life.  She is a long-time resident of Lake Forest and a disability advocate and volunteer yoga coach for the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA).
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/gentle-flow-yoga-with-areta-8/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T064809
CREATED:20230824T111834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T194957Z
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SUMMARY:Open Studio for Artists
DESCRIPTION:Gorton warmly welcomes artists and creatives from diverse backgrounds! We are thrilled to announce that we are now providing studio space every Thursday\, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. This dedicated time slot allows participants to utilize our open studio space for their ongoing projects. It’s an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in a creative environment and focus on your artistic endeavors. \nAs an added benefit\, we are delighted to have local artists Susan Sands and Joalida Smit on board. They will be present during the studio hours to offer guidance\, answer questions\, and provide valuable feedback. Their expertise and experience will undoubtedly enrich your artistic journey and foster a supportive community of like-minded individuals. \nWhether you’re a painter\, sculptor\, writer\, photographer\, or any other kind of artist\, our studio space is open to all forms of creativity. Join us on Thursdays to nurture your creative spirit\, collaborate with fellow artists\, and receive invaluable input from Susan Sands and Joalida Smit. We look forward to seeing your artistic endeavors flourish within our vibrant artistic community at Gorton. \nOpen Studio will run every Thursday from 9:30am – 12:30pm – $35/Day \n*PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING THEIR OWN SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/open-studio-for-artists-6-2023-10-12/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T064809
CREATED:20240201T161007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T203706Z
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SUMMARY:50th Anniversary Celebration: BARBIE Party & Movie
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss Gorton Center’s Barbie Event\, sponsored by VALENTINA! \nGrab your friends and join us on February 22nd at 6 PM for a special Barbie party\, followed by a screening of the Barbie Movie in our John & Nancy Hughes Theater at 7 PM. There will be pink giveaways\, specialty mocktails and cocktails\, photo opportunities\, and a FUNdraising raffle in support of Gorton Center — the hub for arts & culture in the heart of our community. \nPurchase your tickets for the movie here! Tickets to the movie are $10 and will give you access to the party.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/50th-anniversary-celebration-barbie-party-film/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T064809
CREATED:20240102T234225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T223326Z
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SUMMARY:Barbie
DESCRIPTION:Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However\, when they get a chance to go to the real world\, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. \nDirector: Greta Gerwig \nStars: Margot Robbie\, Ryan Gosling\, Issa Rae \nBARBIE movie night is part of Gorton Center’s series of special events in celebration of our 50th Anniversary! Bring your friends and join us starting at 6 pm for specialty drinks\, photo ops\, pink giveaways\, and a FUNdraising raffle in support of Gorton Center — the hub for arts & culture in the heart of our community. You can find more information on the pre-party here.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/barbie/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T204500
DTSTAMP:20260410T064809
CREATED:20230901T202211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T153834Z
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SUMMARY:Black Tulip Period Instrumental Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Black Tulip Period Instrumental Ensemble \nBlack Tulip is a multinational ensemble featuring Josefien Stoppelenburg\, soprano from the Netherlands\, Mirja Lorenz\, recorders from Germany\, Phillip Serna\, violas da gamba from the United States and Joel Spears\, lutes and theorbo also from the US. Interdisciplinary by nature\, Black Tulip’s innovative outside of the box programming immerses audiences in vivid and dynamic multi media experiences. Black Tulip often combines dramatic cantatas and songs for solo voice and obbligato instruments with virtuosic instrumental works for recorders\, viols\, lutes and theorbo alongside history lectures incorporating projected artwork to depict the complex cultural lives of composers and their 17th and 18th century audiences. \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 \nVisual Artist By: Josefien Stoppelenburg and Joel Spears  \n   \n  \n   \nThis is part of the Rendezvous Arts Series
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/black-tulip-period-instrumental-ensemble/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – Stuart Community Room
CATEGORIES:Events,Live Music,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Rattle & Roll with Mr V!
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning childrens’ music educator and composer Bill Vaananen for music classes that delight the ear and stimulate the senses.  Through his original songs\, vibrant slide shows\, and energetic movement\, “Mr. V” leads his young audiences through topics of nature\, history\, culture\, and geography – all rolled into a funtastic\, one-of-a-kind musical experience for kids!  The classes will culminate with a “Spring Sing” Family Concert held on April 21st celebrating Gorton’s 50th Anniversary.   Ages\, K – 2nd Grades. \n \nBill Vaananen is an award-winning music educator and composer who has taught and directed elementary-aged students for over 45 years.  Originally from Oklahoma\, “Mr. V.” was general music teacher at Wescott School in Northbrook for 37 years.  He has written hundreds of songs and dozens of original theater works that have been performed across Chicago’s northern suburbs.  Recipient of the Golden Apple Award\, NEA-IEA Human Rights Award\, National-Louis Distinguished Alumni Award for Social Justice\, and Star of Teaching Award for the State of Illinois\, Vaananen continues to perform classes and presentations for children\, weaving his original music into inspiring lessons on Nature\, history\, culture\, and adventure. \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/rattle-roll-with-mr-v/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Classes,Music,Specialty,Youth
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SUMMARY:Rattle & Roll with Mr. V!
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning childrens’ music educator and composer Bill Vaananen for music classes that delight the ear and stimulate the senses.  Through his original songs\, vibrant slide shows\, and energetic movement\, “Mr. V” leads his young audiences through topics of nature\, history\, culture\, and geography – all rolled into a funtastic\, one-of-a-kind musical experience for kids!  The classes will culminate with a “Spring Sing” Family Concert held on April 21st celebrating Gorton’s 50th Anniversary.  Grades 2 – 4 \n \nBill Vaananen is an award-winning music educator and composer who has taught and directed elementary-aged students for over 45 years.  Originally from Oklahoma\, “Mr. V.” was general music teacher at Wescott School in Northbrook for 37 years.  He has written hundreds of songs and dozens of original theater works that have been performed across Chicago’s northern suburbs.  Recipient of the Golden Apple Award\, NEA-IEA Human Rights Award\, National-Louis Distinguished Alumni Award for Social Justice\, and Star of Teaching Award for the State of Illinois\, Vaananen continues to perform classes and presentations for children\, weaving his original music into inspiring lessons on Nature\, history\, culture\, and adventure.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/rattle-roll-with-mr-v-grades-2-4-2pm-3pm/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Classes,Music,Specialty,Youth
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