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GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE
GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE
When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world […]
$5 – $10
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HOW TO RAISE A CITIZEN (AND WHY IT’S UP TO YOU TO DO IT)
HOW TO RAISE A CITIZEN (AND WHY IT’S UP TO YOU TO DO IT)
The numbers don’t lie. American civic knowledge is alarmingly low, and many people dread talking about politics—often choosing to avoid the subject altogether. Studies continue to […]
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THE SHAPE OF WATER
THE SHAPE OF WATER
At a top secret research facility in the 1960s, a lonely janitor forms a unique relationship with an amphibious creature that is being held in captivity. […]
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LAKE COUNTY FILM FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT FEATURE – ROOM SIX
LAKE COUNTY FILM FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT FEATURE – ROOM SIX
OPENING NIGHT FEATURE FILM Opening night (Halloween) will be the Horror/Thriller film "Room Six", made in Lake County. Filmmakers will be in attendance and will have […]
$5 – $10
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GATHER ME: MEMOIR IN PRAISE OF THE BOOKS THAT SAVED ME
GATHER ME: MEMOIR IN PRAISE OF THE BOOKS THAT SAVED ME
For Glory Edim, that “friend of my mind” is books. Edim, who grew up in Virginia to Nigerian immigrant parents, started the popular Well-Read Black Girl […]
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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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Jason Hudy
Jason Hudy
Jason Hudy returns to Gorton for an unforgettable night of “Mesmerizing Magic" that the whole family will enjoy! Jason entertains and mystifies millions each year on […]
$15 – $32
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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-timePlease note, pre-registration is mandatory and only takes a few minutes - please click the link. If you want to donate blood, make sure to eat […]
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Mr. V’s Day Off – Election Day
Mr. V’s Day Off – Election Day
Two Themes in One! In the a.m., step into the ballot box with Mr. V., as we celebrate Election Day in the John and Nancy Hughes […]
$49
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Acting for Ages 5 to 8
Acting for Ages 5 to 8
Do you have a budding actor in the family? Turn your child's love of make-believe play into a passion for the arts. Through theater games, improvisation, […]
$225
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Acting for Ages 9 to 14
Acting for Ages 9 to 14
First-timers and veterans explore their creative sides on stage and in front of the camera. The basics of acting such as hitting a mark, enunciation and […]
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Cooking @ Froggy’s: Squash
Cooking @ Froggy’s: Squash
Join Chef Theirry Lefeuvre of Froggy’s French Café in Highwood for a wonderful evening with friends a delicious food! Guests will enjoy two glasses of wine […]
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CLUB PARADISE
CLUB PARADISE
A retired Chicago firefighter partners with a reggae singer to turn a seedy Caribbean nightclub into a resort for affluent tourists. Director: Harold Ramis Stars: Robin […]
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CLUB PARADISE
CLUB PARADISE
A retired Chicago firefighter partners with a reggae singer to turn a seedy Caribbean nightclub into a resort for affluent tourists. Director: Harold Ramis Stars: Robin […]
$5 – $10
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Mr. V’s Day Off – Institute Day
Mr. V’s Day Off – Institute Day
Set sail with Mr. V. on an unforgettable virtual sea odyssey celebrating the upcoming 'round the world Vendée Globe sailing race! Once every 4 years, solo […]
$49
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An Evening with Richard Gilewitz & Matt Schroeder
An Evening with Richard Gilewitz & Matt Schroeder
A spectacular evening of acoustic guitar! Richard Gilewitz & Matt Schroeder will be leading an informal evening of acoustic guitar music. For nearly four decades, American […]
$25
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Create Your Signature Scent: A ShineScence™ Journey
Create Your Signature Scent: A ShineScence™ Journey
ShineScence™ is an immersive, scent-making journey that helps you build deeper connections — within yourself or with others — through the powerful language of scent. This […]
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Karen Morgan
Karen Morgan
Karen Morgan’s latest comedy album, Shiny Happy People Laughing (named with special permission from REM), was recorded last fall in her home town of Athens, […]
$29 – $39
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Autumn Leaf Canvas for Kids
Autumn Leaf Canvas for Kids
Using an oak leaf as a template we will paint and collage an autumn-inspired canvas. Participants will use paper and cardboard ephemera to collage inside the […]
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LAKE COUNTY FILM FESTIVAL – OUT THERE: A NATIONAL PARKS STORY
LAKE COUNTY FILM FESTIVAL – OUT THERE: A NATIONAL PARKS STORY
A young filmmaker sets out on a 10,000-mile exploration of the national parks with his childhood best friend during the centennial year of the formation of […]
$5 – $10
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Holiday Cocktail Class with North Shore Distillery
Holiday Cocktail Class with North Shore Distillery
Spice up your holiday season by joining our festive holiday cocktail class—a fun, hands-on experience perfect for adults looking to learn something new and socialize! Whether […]
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BY THE FIRE WE CARRY: THE GENERATIONS-LONG FIGHT FOR JUSTICE ON NATIVE LAND
BY THE FIRE WE CARRY: THE GENERATIONS-LONG FIGHT FOR JUSTICE ON NATIVE LAND
In July 2020, nearly 200 years after the lands of Eastern Oklahoma were promised to Native Americans, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in McGirt v. […]
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Traditional African Hand Drumming with Helen Bond
Traditional African Hand Drumming with Helen Bond
Hand drumming has a rich history in Guinea, West Africa, dating back to the 13th century. The drum was a central part of everyday life and […]
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TRIUMPH OF THE YUPPIES: AMERICA, THE EIGHTIES, AND THE CREATION OF AN UNEQUAL NATION
TRIUMPH OF THE YUPPIES: AMERICA, THE EIGHTIES, AND THE CREATION OF AN UNEQUAL NATION
Brimming with lively and nostalgic details, award-winning journalist and author Tom McGrath’s new book Triumph of the Yuppies: America, the Eighties, and the Creation of an […]
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Lake Forest Preservation Foundation Features Charles J. Stick & His Gardens
Lake Forest Preservation Foundation Features Charles J. Stick & His Gardens
Join us for a program featuring Charles J. Stick, the Virginia-based landscape architect renowned for his historically and culturally-based gardens filled with luxuriant blooms. A fascinating […]
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Do Not Submit-Lake Forest
Do Not Submit-Lake Forest
Storytelling Open Mic-WALK-INS WELCOME DNS takes place the second Wednesday of every month. No Cover Charge! Do Not Submit Lake Forest takes place in […]
Free
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Open Studio for Artists
Open Studio for Artists
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 […]
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Rendezvous Arts: Woodwind Celebration
Rendezvous Arts: Woodwind Celebration
Friday night concert timeline / Concessions for sale, including beer & wine 7:00-8:15 PM Concert (no intermission) 8:15-8:45 PM Conversation with artists Back by popular demand, […]
$15 – $35
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Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath Healing
Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath Healing
If you would like to experience a peaceful practice and healing escape, or if you are curious about how to take better care of yourself, and […]
$40
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Sound Bath Meditation
Sound Bath Meditation
Sound bath meditation is a practice that involves immersing oneself in soothing and harmonic sounds to promote relaxation, deep meditation, and overall well-being. Practitioner Joi Hunt […]
$40
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YOU ARE NOT ALONE FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS: THE NAMI GUIDE TO NAVIGATING YOUR CHILD’S MENTAL HEALTH
YOU ARE NOT ALONE FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS: THE NAMI GUIDE TO NAVIGATING YOUR CHILD’S MENTAL HEALTH
A growing number of children and teens in the U.S. are struggling with mental health conditions, but parents, teachers, and other caregivers are often at a […]
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Lake Forest College International Celebration
Lake Forest College International Celebration
The International Students Association (ISA) warmly invites the Lake Forest College community and beyond to our "One World" event, an immersive celebration of the diverse cultures […]
$10.0010.00
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ABOVE THE NOISE: MY STORY OF CHASING CALM
ABOVE THE NOISE: MY STORY OF CHASING CALM
THIS IS A NEW DATE AND YOU MUST RE-REGISTER! DeMar DeRozan, six-time NBA All-Star, has been called a “basketball savant” (ESPN) and “the best closer in […]
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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Open Studio for Artists
Open Studio for Artists
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 […]
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SOUND OF METAL
SOUND OF METAL
A heavy metal drummer's life is turned upside down when he begins to lose his hearing and he must confront a future filled with silence. Director: […]
$5 – $10
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Babysitting & Child Safety
Babysitting & Child Safety
The new Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program from MEDIC First Aid gives teenagers and young adults everything they need to know for safe and successful […]
$75
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PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES
PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES
A Chicago advertising man must struggle to travel home from New York for Thanksgiving, with a lovable oaf of a shower-curtain-ring salesman as his only companion. […]
$5 – $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 […]
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Gorton CLC & Admin Offices Closed
Gorton's administrative offices and Children's Learning Center will be closed November 27-29 in observance of Thanksgiving.
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HOME ALONE – SOLD OUT
HOME ALONE – SOLD OUT
An eight-year-old troublemaker, mistakenly left home alone, must defend his home against a pair of burglars on Christmas Eve. Director: Chris Columbus Stars: Macaulay Culkin, Joe […]
$5 – $10
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Gorton's 50th
Birthday Bash
Wellness Class Sponsor
A Brothers Revival Sponsor
PAM & DAVID
WAUD
Bruce in the USA Sponsor
Giordano Dance Chicago Grant
50 Cent
Summer Movies
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
Barbie Party Sponsor
Kids Only Holiday Shop
First Thursdays
Film Series
Sheffield Foundation
Mountainfilm on
Tour Partner
Mountainfilm on
Tour Sponsor
Mountainfilm on
Tour Sponsor
Holiday Decorations
Storage
Landscape Maintenance
Karen Morgan
50th Anniversary Sponsor
Survey Software
WHAT'S NEW
November 12, 2024
Celebrate the Holidays at Gorton!
Gorton has something for everyone to build holiday memories.
October 15, 2024
Warren Miller Film Tour Returns to Gorton December 28th!
Warren Miller's 75th iconic film featuring the very best in outdoor and ski sports will return to Gorton with all new content on December 28th for two screenings.
