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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T204500
DTSTAMP:20260404T163828
CREATED:20230901T202211Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T135000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163828
CREATED:20240206T143557Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T145000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163828
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163828
CREATED:20230831T205416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T162225Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Comics
DESCRIPTION:As seen on Comedy Central\, Show Time\, Oprah\, HBO\, Second City\, Late Night\, the Tonight Show\, etc. \nGet ready for an outrageous evening of fun and laughter cabaret-style! Chicago-based comedians will share their collective wacky thoughts. Each comedian will perform a short set followed by a comedy jam where all the comedians will be on stage for an improvisational exchange with the audience. Cards will be handed out to the patrons before the show and they will be encouraged to ask any questions they wish of any of the comedians. \n \nChristian Henningsmeyer is a Venezuelan comic who started his career back in Caracas in 2016. Since then he has performed in Venezuela\, Colombia where he performed in “Sábados Felices“ a national TV show and now has been doing stand up in all over Chicago. He has performed at Laugh Factory\, Zanies and Zanies Rosemont. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nLindsay Porter has performed at Zanies\, The Laugh Factory\, Comedy Bar\, Don’t Tell Comedy\, and The Comedy Shrine\, and in line at Trader Joe’s. She can be seen at independently produced shows all over Chicagoland\, including as a cast member of Menace to Sobriety\, a standup show at The Lincoln Lodge with SNL alum Nora Dunn. She also performs regularly with the Bad Momz of Comedy (as seen on the Kelly Clarkson show). \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nLaura Hugg is a stand-up\, sketch & improv comic and storyteller. She is a graduate of the Second City Conservatory & winner of the Mary Scruggs Award for Sketch Comedy Writing. Laura has appeared at comedy clubs throughout the midwest as a headliner.  Currently she is a producer and host of a comedy variety show at the Lincoln Lodge in Chicago called “Keep Coming Back”. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nRick Young is an accomplished actor/comedian/master of ceremonies/auctioneer who has appeared all over the country including Second City’s main stage\, Kingston Mines\, Chicago; Pasadena Playhouse; Dudley Riggs’ Brave New Worship\, Minneapolis\, etc. Rick’s brand of humor deals with an interesting variety of dilemmas including marriage\, kids\, divorce\, being single\, politics\, etc. \nCash bar/concessions will be available for sale during the show \n*This program may contain mature content*
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/chicago-comic-book/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Events,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163828
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SUMMARY:42
DESCRIPTION:In 1947\, Jackie Robinson becomes the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era when he was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers and faces considerable racism in the process. \nDirector: Brian Helgeland \nStars: Chadwick Boseman\, T.R. Knight\, Harrison Ford
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/42/
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:20240227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163828
CREATED:20231023T204031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T204031Z
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SUMMARY:RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to give blood at Gorton! Drives happen monthly\, sign up here. \n  \nPLEASE NOTE\,  PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY. THIS CAN BE DONE BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW.  THIS PROCESS TAKES ONLY A FEW MINUTES. \nIf you want to donate blood\, make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink an extra 16 oz. of water and fluids before the donation. \nAlso\, bring a photo ID\, your blood donor card\, or two other forms of ID. You can save up to 15 minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass! Visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass for more information (note: RapidPass can only be completed on the day of your donation). \nGorton thanks you for donating blood and helping to save lives!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/red-cross-blood-drive-2-feb24/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community,Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240227T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T154114Z
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SUMMARY:FAN: Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There
DESCRIPTION:It’s common to feel jaded and unexcited by what many consider the mundane in our day to day lives. Years into a dream job\, a happy relationship\, or a beloved apartment\, the very things that once thrilled us can take on the ho hum. We also get used to the terrible: corruption\, lies\, dirty air\, misinformation\, toxic relationships. \nBut what if we could find a way to see everything anew? What if you could regain sensitivity\, not only to the great things in your life\, but also to the terrible things you stopped noticing and so don’t try to change? In Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There professors Cass R. Sunstein and Tali Sharot\, Ph.D. share with readers a groundbreaking study of how disrupting our well-worn routines\, both good and bad\, can rejuvenate our days and reset our brains to allow us to live happier and more fulfilling lives. The key to this disruption—to seeing\, feeling\, and noticing again—is change. By temporarily changing your environment\, changing the rules\, changing the people you interact with—or even just stepping back and imagining change—you regain sensitivity\, allowing you to identify more clearly the bad and more deeply appreciate the good. \nProf. Sunstein is the Robert Walmsley University Professor at Harvard Law School and is the nation’s most-cited legal scholar. He taught at the University of Chicago Law School for 27 years\, and for the past fifteen years\, he has been at the forefront of behavioral economics. His book Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health\, Wealth\, and Happiness\, coauthored with Nobel laureate Richard H. Thaler\, was a national bestseller. From 2009 to 2012\, he served as the administrator of the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs; since that time\, he has served in the US government in multiple capacities. \nProf. Sunstein will be in conversation with Ayelet Fishbach\, Ph.D. (FAN ’22)\, the Jeffrey Breakenridge Keller Professor of Behavioral Science and Marketing at the University of Chicago\, Booth School of Business\, and the author of the award-winning book Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation. She is the past president of the Society for the Science of Motivation and the International Social Cognition Network. \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 Look Again from FAN’s partner bookseller The Book Stall are invited to attend an AFTER-HOURS event hosted by Prof. Sunstein that will start immediately after the webinar. Details on the webinar registration page.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/fan-look-again-the-power-of-noticing-what-was-always-there/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family & Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163828
CREATED:20230824T125851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T200753Z
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SUMMARY:Fascial Stretch Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Private Sessions with Josh Watson of Lake Shore Fit@Home!\nEliminate chronic pain\, increase mobility and improve flexibility and strength. Fascial Stretch Therapy is a neuromyofascial manual therapy method that focuses on the connective tissue system rather than isolated muscle treatment. FST therapists assess active\, passive\, and resisted range of motion in functional positions and movements. \nJosh Watson has been a personal trainer and stretch therapist in Lake Forest for the past decade. After graduating from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology\, he spent the past eight years at Northwestern Medicine in Lake Forest and currently the past two years running his own in-home business “LakeShore Fit@Home”. He works with a variety of age groups and health conditions and is a huge advocate for stretching for all populations and sports.  His knowledge base includes a variety of certifications and modalities that’s helped him work with CEOs\, entrepreneurs\, golf athletes and division one athletics. \nPlease contact Josh directly to schedule a private stretching session at Gorton! – Josh Watson lakeshorefitathome@nullgmail.com  or 847-702-2226
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/fascial-stretch-therapy-4/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163828
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SUMMARY:FAN: Practical Optimism: The Art\, Science\, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:Sue Varma\, MD\, the first medical director treating first responders and civilians for PTSD\, depression\, and anxiety at the World Trade Center Mental Health program (WTC MHP)\, made a fascinating discovery: she realized that fostering an optimistic mindset firmly grounded in reality is crucial for making wise and reasonable decisions. In her debut book\, Practical Optimism: The Art\, Science\, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being\, Dr. Varma blends philosophy\, personal experiences\, and the latest research in psychology\, psychiatry\, medicine\, and neuroscience to guide readers on a path toward resilience and personal growth. \nOptimists tend to achieve more success\, report higher incomes and job satisfaction\, adopt healthier habits\, build stronger relationships\, and experience greater overall life satisfaction\, ultimately leading to increased happiness. Practical optimists are resourceful\, realistic\, and thoughtful problem solvers who possess something of rare value: the inner resources to cope during a crisis and to use as fuel to flourish. Practical optimism is a transformative approach to experiencing greater meaning\, mastery\, and acceptance. \nDr. Varma is a distinguished psychiatrist and cognitive behavioral therapist based and holds the position of Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at New York University Langone Health. Her accomplishments have been recognized by the American Psychiatric Association\, where she was named a Distinguished Fellow\, the highest honor bestowed upon its members. \nDr. Varma will be in conversation with Tara Lipinski\, the internationally acclaimed American figure skater. At the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in Nagano\, Japan\, Lipinski became the youngest female to capture the Olympic gold medal in figure-skating. She now has new roles as a sports commentator\, an actress\, a documentary film producer\, a philanthropist\, and more. \nThis event suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel. \nBONUS AFTER-HOURS EVENT: Attendees who purchase a copy of Practical Optimism from FAN’s partner bookseller The Book Stall are invited to attend an AFTER-HOURS event hosted by Varma and Lipinski that will start immediately after the webinar. Details on the webinar registration page.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/fan-practical-optimism-the-art-science-and-practice-of-exceptional-well-being/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Family Action Network
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163828
CREATED:20240201T231609Z
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SUMMARY:2024 OSCAR SHORTS
DESCRIPTION:This is your annual chance to view Oscar-Nominated Short Films and then predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! A perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world\, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. This is the 19th year of Oscar Shorts presented by ShortsTV.  The Academy Awards take place Sunday\, March 10th  \nANIMATED SHORTS (Estimated Running Time: 80 min.)  \nNot for children under 13\, verging on R. This isn’t a family-friendly program – topics include the Holocaust\, inferred child sexual abuse\, and violent battle scenes. \nOur Uniform – Yegane Moghaddam\, 7 min.\, Iran (in Farsi) \nLetter to a Pig – Tal Kantor and Amit R. Gicelter\, 17 min.\, France/Israel (in Hebrew) \nPachyderm– Stéphanie Clément and Marc Rius\, 11 min.\, USA (in English) \nNinety-Five Senses – Jerusha Hess and Jared Hess\, 13 min.\, USA (in English) \nWar is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko – Dave Mullins and Brad Booker\, 11 min.\, USA \nADDITIONAL FILMS TO BE INCLUDED: \nI’m Hip – John Musker\, 4 min.\, USA \nWild Summons – Karni Arieli and Saul Freed\, 14 min.\, UK (in English\, narrated by Marianne Faithfull) \n  \nLIVE ACTION SHORTS (Estimated Running Time: 134 minutes) \nRated R. Topics include murder\, abortion\, sexual abuse\, and suicide. \nThe After – Misan Harriman and Nicky Bentham\, 18 min.\, UK (in English) \nRed\, White and Blue – Nazrin Choudhury and Sara McFarlane\, 23 min.\, USA (in English) \nKnight of Fortune – Lasse Lyskjær Noer and Christian Norlyk\, 25 min.\, Denmark (in Swedish/Danish) \nInvincible – Vincent René-Lortie and Samuel Caron\, 29 min.\, Canada (in French) \nThe Wonderful World of Henry Sugar – Wes Anderson and Steven Rales\, 37 min.\, US/UK (in English) \n  \nDOCUMENTARY SHORTS (to be offered as one program of 140 minutes) \nRated PG/PG-13. Topics include aging\, friendship\, economic inequality\, Taiwanese independence\, and book bans. \nIsland In Between – S. Leo Chiang and Jean Tsien\, 20 min.\, Taiwan (in English/Mandarin) \nNǎi Nai and Wài Pó– Sean Wang and Sam Davis\, 17 min.\, USA (in Mandarin) \nThe ABC’s of Book Banning – Sheila Nevins and Trish Adlesic\, 27 min.\, USA (in English) \nThe Last Repair Shop – Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers\, 39 min.\, USA (in English) \nThe Barber of Little Rock – John Hoffman and Christine Turner\, 35 min.\, USA (in English) \nView the Oscar Shorts trailer here\nLive Action Shorts\nSaturday\, March 2nd & Sunday\, March 3rd at 1 pm\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAnimated Shorts\nSaturday\, March 2nd & Sunday\, March 3rd at 4 pm\n \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nDocumentary Shorts\nSaturday\, March 2nd & Sunday\, March 3rd at 7 pm
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/2024-oscar-shorts/
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:20240304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240304T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163828
CREATED:20231023T204159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T204159Z
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SUMMARY:RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to give blood at Gorton! Drives happen monthly\, sign up here. \n  \nPLEASE NOTE\,  PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY. THIS CAN BE DONE BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW.  THIS PROCESS TAKES ONLY A FEW MINUTES. \nIf you want to donate blood\, make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink an extra 16 oz. of water and fluids before the donation. \nAlso\, bring a photo ID\, your blood donor card\, or two other forms of ID. You can save up to 15 minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass! Visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass for more information (note: RapidPass can only be completed on the day of your donation). \nGorton thanks you for donating blood and helping to save lives!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/red-cross-blood-drive-2-mar24/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T173000
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SUMMARY:Drawing with Ink\, Pencil & Charcoal with Joalida Smit
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE WEDNESDAY CLASS!\nIn this class Joalida will teach your teen contemporary art-making using pencils\, charcoal and ink. Focusing on black and white helps developing artists to focus on the more technical aspects of drawing: light\, shading and composition.  Charcoal and ink is also a very expressive medium and great for teens to learn how to use expressive mark-making in their art. \nYounger teens with drawing skills may benefit from this art class as it will teach the fundamentals of drawing. \nThe Wednesday class focuses on painting on paper and canvas and drawing skills are assumed and not taught directly.  Ages 12 – 17 \nMaterials list \n\nWillow charcoal sticks\nset of charcoal pencils\nset of drawing pencils (2B\, 4B\, 6B)\nBlack India ink\nSketchbook with textured surface (larger than document size preferred)\n\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-with-ink-pencil-charcoal-with-joalida-smit-3/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes,Youth
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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-3/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes,Youth
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SUMMARY:RoboThink After School Battle Robot: Tanks
DESCRIPTION:We’re back for round two! This battle themed program has students building a variety of tanks\, completing tons of challenges and doing lots of robot battling! This program is designed for seasoned RoboThinkers\, but newcomers are always welcome. Prepare for a challenge! Ages 7 – 12
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/robothink-after-school-battle-robot-tanks/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Classes,STEM,Youth
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T170000
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SUMMARY:Where Eagles Dare
DESCRIPTION:A crack team of Allied soldiers stages a daring rescue during World War II. A U.S. general is being held captive in an imposing castle fort\, high in the Bavarian Alps. The audacious plan calls for Lt. Schaffer (Clint Eastwood)\, Maj. Smith (Richard Burton) and other operatives to parachute down wearing Nazi disguises. They’ll penetrate the mountain outpost while undercover operatives assist them from within. But their mission changes when they discover that there’s a traitor in their midst. \nDirector: Brian G. Hutton \nStars: Richard Burton\, Clint Eastwood\, Mary Ure \nThe First Thursday Series at Gorton is sponsored by the Sheffield Foundation
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/where-eagles-dare-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:FAN: Holy Shift!: Moving Your Company Forward to the Future of Work
DESCRIPTION:Dan Michelson’s new book\, Holy Shift!: Moving Your Company Forward to the Future of Work\, takes you on a fascinating journey to the heart of the single biggest and fastest shift in how we work and live in history. Readers and leaders at every level of an organization will discover practical ideas and actions that address three big\, thorny questions: How did we get here\, where do we go from here\, and how do we get there? \nA visionary CEO with a track-record of building world-class company cultures\, Michelson combines a reflection of how we got to now with research on how companies are managing this moment to create a roadmap in the form of a strategic framework and pragmatic playbook. Holy Shift! maps three simple steps to create momentum to move your company towards the future of work: 1) See the Shift; 2) Shift Your Mindset; and 3) Make Shift Happen. \nMichelson is the founder and CEO of InCommon\, a “for purpose” company that helps companies turn culture into a strategy that drives productivity and engagement. From 2012 to 2022\, he served as the CEO of Strata\, a 500-person tech company with a mission to help heal healthcare. Prior to Strata\, he spent a decade as the chief marketing officer of Allscripts\, a global leader in healthcare technology. \nMichelson will be in conversation with Sarah Alter\, a national thought leader and role model in the workplace\, serving for six years as the CEO of NextUp\, the largest network of executive women in the country. Alter’s previous experience includes executive roles at Staples\, Discover\, and General Growth Properties. She has been appointed to serve three terms on the Illinois State Lottery Advisory Board. \nThis event suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel. \nBONUS AFTER-HOURS EVENT: Attendees who purchase a copy of Holy Shift! from FAN’s partner bookseller The Book Stall are invited to attend an AFTER-HOURS event hosted by Michelson and Alter that will start immediately after the webinar. Details on the webinar registration page.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/fan-holy-shift-moving-your-company-forward-to-the-future-of-work/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Family Action Network
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