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The One I Love
The One I Love
A troubled couple vacate to a beautiful getaway, but bizarre circumstances further complicate their situation. Director: Charlie McDowell Stars: Mark Duplass, Elisabeth Moss, Ted Danson A […]
$10
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All Level Yoga with Areta
All Level Yoga with Areta
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 […]
1 event,
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ACT or SAT? Help!
ACT or SAT? Help!
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE DATES. If you are confused about which test is right for your teenager and when/how often […]
$35
5 events,
FAN: Failures of Forgiveness: What We Get Wrong and How to Do Better
FAN: Failures of Forgiveness: What We Get Wrong and How to Do Better
Advice | Behavior | Character | Civics | Culture | Empathy | Ethics | Grief | Inequality | Leadership | Mental Health | Morality | […]
Gentle Yoga with Areta
Gentle Yoga with Areta
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 […]
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Unicorn Town
Unicorn Town
With the help of a handful of American recruits, an underdog football team in a small German town attempts to keep up in a league that […]
$5 – $10
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Yoga & Live Acoustic Guitar
Yoga & Live Acoustic Guitar
We are combining two of our most popular Gorton offerings (Yoga & Live Music) to bring you this monthly event. Experience the energy all around you […]
$35
2 events,
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The Samples
The Samples
Tickets on Sale Now! TONIGHT'S SCHEDULE: 6:45 DOORS OPEN (PLEASE HAVE TICKET READY AS YOU ENTER THE GATES) 7:30 SHOW BEGINS FOOD TRUCKS ON SITE LAKE […]
Salsarobics
Salsarobics
Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan for a fun workout that happens each Friday! The major distinction of this program is that the joy, fun, and discovery are […]
3 events,
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
$15
1 event,
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Rental Event: Five Seasons; The Gardens of Piet Oudolf
Rental Event: Five Seasons; The Gardens of Piet Oudolf
Please join Friends of Sears Sunken Garden and filmmaker, Thomas Piper, for a private screening of Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf. This film is […]
$30.00
2 events,
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Slime Sisters Slime Party!
Slime Sisters Slime Party!
No school? No problem! Kids can join a slime party at Gorton with the Slime Sisters on Monday, October 9! Your kids will have a blast […]
$15
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All Things Guitar Workshop
All Things Guitar Workshop
Guitar players and enthusiasts can enjoy an interactive workshop covering popular guitar playing concepts, from approaching different styles and techniques on acoustic and electric, to the […]
2 events,
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FAN IN-PERSON EVENT: Michelle Icard
FAN IN-PERSON EVENT: Michelle Icard
Speaker, author and educator Michelle Icard discusses her book Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success with Chicago-based writer Heidi Stevens. Open Seating - […]
All Level Yoga with Areta
All Level Yoga with Areta
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 […]
3 events,
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Red Cross Blood Drive
Volunteer to give blood at Gorton! Drives happen monthly, sign up here. PLEASE NOTE, PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY. THIS CAN BE DONE BY CLICKING THE LINK […]
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Arrangements with Alisa
Arrangements with Alisa
Join us as we roll up our sleeves and create a mixed plant design you can enjoy for the months to come. We will use orchids, […]
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Do Not Submit-Lake Forest
Do Not Submit-Lake Forest
Do Not Submit-Lake Forest is a monthly storytelling open mic in an enthusiastic, supportive environment free from pressure, judgment, or scoring. No experience is necessary to […]
Free
2 events,
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Cold Curious? Discover the benefits of the cold water plunge
Cold Curious? Discover the benefits of the cold water plunge
Cold therapy, an age-old practice that has gained renewed attention in recent times through approaches like the Wim Hof Method, offers a plethora of remarkable benefits […]
$15
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Open Studio with Instruction & Supplies
Open Studio with Instruction & Supplies
Rediscover your inner artist with Joalida Smit. In this class for adults, Joalida invites you to join her during the Gorton Open Studios. She will supply […]
$550
1 event,
Salsarobics
Salsarobics
No class on October 13! Join us for the next session on Friday, October 20! Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan for a fun workout that happens each […]
2 events,
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PettyBreakers
PettyBreakers
From Telluride to L.A. to D.C. and across the map, PettyBreakers performs the music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers to his biggest fans. Now the […]
$49 – $59
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
$15
1 event,
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Rental Event-Lake Forest Civic Orchestra “New Beginnings”
Rental Event-Lake Forest Civic Orchestra “New Beginnings”
The LFCO opens its 35th anniversary season with a work written to celebrate another significant anniversary. Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5 was written in celebration of the […]
$20.00
1 event,
After School Art Club with Carole Pearlman
After School Art Club with Carole Pearlman
Calling all artists! This after-school art class will not only provide an incredible outlet for self-expression but also help students to develop motor skills, visual-spatial skills, […]
$168
2 events,
All Level Yoga with Areta
All Level Yoga with Areta
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 […]
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Save it to the Cloud
Save it to the Cloud
Mike Gershbein of Very Smart People will teach you how to back up your documents, music and photos to online cloud solutions, many of which are cheap […]
1 event,
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How Caucuses Serve Voters
How Caucuses Serve Voters
A North Shore Caucus Conversation Join us for a community discussion on caucus systems. Representatives from Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Winnetka and Glencoe caucuses will showcase […]
2 events,
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Estate Planning with Alan Sohn
Estate Planning with Alan Sohn
Estate planning doesn't have to be intimidating or complicated. But like the air we breathe, everyone needs to have one. This session will help you gain […]
$5
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The Seed Keepers; A Conversation with Diane Wilson
The Seed Keepers; A Conversation with Diane Wilson
Join Lake Forest Library Please come for a thoughtful and compelling conversation between Diane Wilson, author of The Seed Keeper, and Davis Schneiderman, Krebs Provost and Dean […]
2 events,
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RENTAL EVENT: Tom Fuller Concert
RENTAL EVENT: Tom Fuller Concert
Troubadour Tom Fuller Performs Songs from New Album Musical maverick and Billboard-charting singer-songwriter Tom Fuller is a man at a creative crossroads. His passionate career journey […]
Salsarobics
Salsarobics
Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan for a fun workout that happens each Friday! The major distinction of this program is that the joy, fun, and discovery are […]
3 events,
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Art Making Workshop for Kids!
Art Making Workshop for Kids!
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE JOIN US FOR MORE CLASSES IN DECEMBER! Sign your child up to join Jennifer Evans with Periwinkle Art Studio for […]
$35
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
$15
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Rear Window
Rear Window
A photographer in a wheelchair spies on his neighbors from his Greenwich Village courtyard apartment window, and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder, despite […]
$10
1 event,
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Tea with Mrs. B – Etiquette Class for Preschool & Kindergarten
Tea with Mrs. B – Etiquette Class for Preschool & Kindergarten
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE DATES! Manners matter. Little life lessons like saying please and not talking with your mouth […]
2 events,
All Level Yoga with Areta
All Level Yoga with Areta
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 […]
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Yoguitar: Music Meditation with Dave Hiltebrand
Yoguitar: Music Meditation with Dave Hiltebrand
THIS CLASS IS CANCELLED. PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE NEXT SESSION ON NOVEMBER 28! Yoguitar is a relaxing hour of serene acoustic guitar music that can […]
1 event,
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Women’s Self-Defense Class
Women’s Self-Defense Class
Would you like to learn or improve your self-defense skills? This women's self-defense workshop will teach participants how to defend themselves in multiple ranges of self-defense, […]
$40
2 events,
FAN IN-PERSON: Basics with Babish: Recipes for Screwing Up, Trying Again, and Hitting It Out of the Park
FAN IN-PERSON: Basics with Babish: Recipes for Screwing Up, Trying Again, and Hitting It Out of the Park
No registration required In his wildly popular Basics with Babish series, YouTube star Andrew Rea, who has amassed millions of subscribers, attempts, often fails, but always teaches cooking techniques […]
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Little Storytellers: Acting for Ages 2.5 to 4
Little Storytellers: Acting for Ages 2.5 to 4
Are you looking for an activity for your little one? Through interactive play and fully engaged make-believe, children are led through stories and become part of […]
$200
2 events,
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Fareed Haque and Goran Ivanovic on Guitar
Fareed Haque and Goran Ivanovic on Guitar
They’re back to open Season 4 of Rendezvous Arts with their amazing energy, 1000s of notes, and pure musical joy that only these two guitarists can […]
$35
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Seventh Inning Stretch Pants
Seventh Inning Stretch Pants
Get ready for a laughter-filled extravaganza at Gorton Drama Studio! Join us on October 27th and 28th, Friday and Saturday at 7 pm, as our talented […]
$10
2 events,
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Seventh Inning Stretch Pants
Seventh Inning Stretch Pants
Get ready for a laughter-filled extravaganza at Gorton Drama Studio! Join us on October 27th and 28th, Friday and Saturday at 7pm, as our talented cast […]
$10
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
$15
1 event,
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Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters
Three parapsychologists forced out of their university funding set up shop as a unique ghost removal service in New York City, attracting frightened yet skeptical customers. […]
$5 – $10
1 event,
FAN: Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America
FAN: Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America
During the impeachment crisis of 2019, Heather Cox Richardson, Ph.D., professor of history at Boston College, launched a daily Facebook essay providing the historical background of the […]
3 events,
All Level Yoga with Areta
All Level Yoga with Areta
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 […]
Private Acting Class with Jeremy Kruse – October
Private Acting Class with Jeremy Kruse – October
NOTE: When you sign up, please specify the date and time you would like a lesson. The purchase page will only give you the option of […]
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Private Acting Class with Madison Kisst – October
Private Acting Class with Madison Kisst – October
NOTE: When you sign up, please specify the date and time you would like a lesson. The purchase page will only give you the option of […]
$80
2 events,
FAN: Women In Science Now: Stories and Strategies for Achieving Equity
FAN: Women In Science Now: Stories and Strategies for Achieving Equity
Women working in the sciences face obstacles at virtually every step along their career paths. From subtle slights to blatant biases, deep systemic problems block […]
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Keys to Longevity
Keys to Longevity
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Welcome to Longevity 101! How to stay younger (not just look younger) and live longer. This one-of-a-kind wellness program is for […]
5 events,
FAN: Ours Was the Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream
FAN: Ours Was the Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream
Two decades into the twenty-first century, the stagnation of living standards has become the defining trend of American life. Life expectancy has declined, economic inequality has […]
Gentle Flow Yoga with Areta
Gentle Flow Yoga with Areta
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 […]
3 events,
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An Evening with Oshima Brothers
An Evening with Oshima Brothers
Unbelievably accomplished songwriters, singers and instrumentalists. – Richard Loren, former manager of the Grateful Dead Sean and Jamie are two of the most inspirational people I’ve […]
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
$15
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Lake County Film Festival – Selected Shorts Program
Lake County Film Festival – Selected Shorts Program
Come check out an exciting program of 10 short films from the Lake County Film Festival, specifically selected for Gorton Center! The Selected Shorts Program at […]
$5 – $10
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PAM & DAVID
WAUD
Bruce in the USA Sponsor
Giordano Dance Chicago Grant
50 Cent
Summer Movies
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
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Safety Town Sponsor
Barbie Party Sponsor
Kids Only Holiday Shop
First Thursdays
Film Series
Sheffield Foundation
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WHAT'S NEW
Summer Camps Empowering Middle School Girls!
Gorton Center is thrilled to announce its lineup of summer camps tailored to inspire and empower middle school girls. These innovative camps are designed to foster creativity, leadership, and skill development while providing a fun and enriching experience for participants.
Gorton Center Celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2024
Gorton's 50th Anniversary continues this summer and into the fall with the Birthday Bash on September 14-15!
