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Dixon’s Violin Concert
Dixon’s Violin Concert
You've never heard violin like this! The world's premier visionary violinist, Dixon's life mission is to inspire people - and he has done so at over […]
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Fascial Stretch Therapy
Fascial Stretch Therapy
Private Sessions with Josh Watson of Lake Shore Fit@Home! Eliminate chronic pain, increase mobility and improve flexibility and strength. Fascial Stretch Therapy is a neuromyofascial manual […]
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Private Guitar & Bass Lessons with Dave Hiltebrand
Private Guitar & Bass Lessons with Dave Hiltebrand
Please reach out directly to Dave to schedule a lesson! Learn a comprehensive approach to playing guitar or bass including technique, getting a good sound, playing in […]
3 events,
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Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini yoga is often referred to as the “Yoga of Awareness”. It is a blend of postures, conscious breathing, mantra, music and meditation. Class typically begins with […]
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Overture STEAM Music Class (FREE WORKSHOP)
Overture STEAM Music Class (FREE WORKSHOP)
Join us for this free workshop! Registration is required. How cool would it be if your child could learn music while playing video games? Overture Games […]
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College Freshman Crisis Control
College Freshman Crisis Control
THE TOP 4 REASONS KIDS FALTER, FLOUNDER, FLUNK OR FAIL THEIR FRESHMAN YEAR OF COLLEGE Join us for a transformative workshop led by a seasoned life, […]
5 events,
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Kindermusik Level 1-2(16 Months – 3.5 YO)
Kindermusik Level 1-2(16 Months – 3.5 YO)
Imagine twirling around the room, marching with happiness, and singing out with joy! You’ll nurture your child’s blossoming awareness and independence as they dance, sing, play […]
$180
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Kindermusik Foundations: Babies – 16 Months
Kindermusik Foundations: Babies – 16 Months
Treasure every giggle as your baby anticipates the next lift, bounce, and tickle! Babies/early walkers and their grown-ups will enjoy dancing, singing, bonding, socializing, exercise, massage, […]
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Adult Art With Joalida Smit
Adult Art With Joalida Smit
Join Joalida in her art studio at the Gorton Center for structured art classes over 5 weeks. Participants will start with mark-making (charcoal, pen, ink), exploring […]
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Teen Art Class With Joalida Smit
Teen Art Class With Joalida Smit
Paint and draw with Joalida in her art studio at the Gorton Center! In this on-going class Joalida works with teens exploring different mediums, techniques and […]
4 events,
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HUMAN NATURE
HUMAN NATURE
This documentary explores the breakthrough called CRISPR that opens the door to curing diseases, reshaping the biosphere, and designing our own children. A provocative exploration of […]
$5 – $10
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Adult Art: Blooming Cactus
Adult Art: Blooming Cactus
Paint a flower prickly pear cactus in watercolor during this class. Take a cue from western succulents and mix vibrant colors in warm tones. Finished art will […]
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Spring Sewing Collection with Ciao Bella Sewing
Spring Sewing Collection with Ciao Bella Sewing
During this course students will learn how to sew on the sewing machine. They will work on cutting fabric, pinning and sewing. Students will work on […]
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HUMAN NATURE
HUMAN NATURE
This documentary explores the breakthrough called CRISPR that opens the door to curing diseases, reshaping the biosphere, and designing our own children. A provocative exploration of […]
$5 – $10
2 events,
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Writing and Performing for Ages 9 to 14
Writing and Performing for Ages 9 to 14
Attention actors, writers, and creatives alike! Have you ever wondered what your ideas would look like on a stage or in a script? Then this is […]
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Palette & Pours: Water Lillies, Monet
Palette & Pours: Water Lillies, Monet
Grab a friend and join other adults for a fun evening of wine and painting. Sandie Bacon and Lezlie Lenz will be leading this inspiring and […]
5 events,
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 […]
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Mr. V’s “Bird Brains” Spring Saturday Show 2025
Mr. V’s “Bird Brains” Spring Saturday Show 2025
“Bird Brains!” Grab your binoculars and join Mr. V. and your fellow birding enthusiasts on the Gorton stage for a musical nature walk through the backyards […]
$310
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Soccer Shots Mini (2 – 3 YO)
Soccer Shots Mini (2 – 3 YO)
Soccer Shots Mini is a high-energy program introducing children to fundamental soccer principles, such as using their feet, dribbling and the basic rules of the game. […]
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Soccer Shots Classic (3 – 5 YO)
Soccer Shots Classic (3 – 5 YO)
Soccer Shots Classic utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting. Children are introduced to the basics of […]
4 events,
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FLY FISHING FILM TOUR 2025
FLY FISHING FILM TOUR 2025
The 19th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is back, hitting the road with the very best fly fishing films. Get ready to reel in the […]
$15 – $20
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FLY FISHING FILM TOUR 2025
FLY FISHING FILM TOUR 2025
The 19th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is back, hitting the road with the very best fly fishing films. Get ready to reel in the […]
$15 – $20
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Good Grief: Understanding Pet Loss
Good Grief: Understanding Pet Loss
Join Jessica from the Animal Hospital of West Lake Forest as she helps grieving pet owners who have lost their pet as well as those who […]
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Harmony Singing Series: Featuring Queen
Harmony Singing Series: Featuring Queen
Join Vocal Coach Jackie Jasperson for a workshop that will focus on learning to sing harmonies, featuring a different artist or group each time. In a […]
3 events,
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UNTETHERED: CREATING CONNECTED FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES TO RAISE A RESILIENT GENERATION
UNTETHERED: CREATING CONNECTED FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES TO RAISE A RESILIENT GENERATION
Over the past decade, children’s mental health challenges have reached epidemic levels—stress, anxiety, childhood depression, and suicide are at unprecedented high rates. Amid high-stakes pressure for […]
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Art Impact Project: Poetrees
Art Impact Project: Poetrees
Celebrate Poetry Month with Art Impact Project! Combining visual art with the written word can help us to look at art in a new way, and […]
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Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini yoga is often referred to as the “Yoga of Awareness”. It is a blend of postures, conscious breathing, mantra, music and meditation. Class typically begins with […]
4 events,
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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 […]
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After School Art Club with Lezlie
After School Art Club with Lezlie
Do you have a budding artist in the family? Then sign them up for this after-school class where they will create with an art history story! […]
$198
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Cannoli Class! Learn to Make Cannoli
Cannoli Class! Learn to Make Cannoli
Tony "Cannoli" Volpentesta was taught in his Italian grandmother's kitchen and is in never-ending pursuit to make the perfect cannoli shells as vehicles for his delectable […]
$35
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Youth Self-Defense Class with Fit2Defend Academy
Youth Self-Defense Class with Fit2Defend Academy
This program will build character and provide reality based Self-Defense training for our students. Ages 6 - 14. The first element is real world self-defense based training. […]
3 events,
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Divorcing with Dignity
Divorcing with Dignity
Are you or someone you know contemplating a divorce? This workshop will help you to understand the best options for you and your family. If a […]
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Introduction to the East Asian Garden
Introduction to the East Asian Garden
Yvonne Wolf gives a short background on the aesthetics of the Japanese and the Chinese gardens. Discover Confucian symbolism expressed in gardens and how they are […]
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Breath & Meditaion
Breath & Meditaion
Learning to breathe is an art form. Allowing the breath to center and rebalance the body & mind is a practice. Meditation helps to focus our […]
2 events,
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NEVER NOT YOURS
NEVER NOT YOURS
30ish siblings Michael, Ellie, and James drive to their family cabin to visit their parents Jonathan and Maddie. But when their mom and dad unexpectedly announce […]
$5 – $10
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Rendezvous Arts Axiom Brass Quintet
Rendezvous Arts Axiom Brass Quintet
We are beyond excited to bring back the Axiom Brass Quintet, who wowed us during our Season One events at the height of the pandemic. This […]
$15 – $35
1 event,
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The Singing Zoologist
The Singing Zoologist
Calling all animal lovers: The "Singing Zoologist," Lucas Miller, will be celebrating cheetahs, monarch butterflies, chimichangas and all things wild ! With a dazzling, multimedia blend […]
1 event,
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THE FAREWELL
THE FAREWELL
A Chinese family discovers their grandmother has only a short while left to live and decide to keep her in the dark, scheduling a wedding to […]
$5 – $10
1 event,
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Overture STEAM Music Class
Overture STEAM Music Class
Learn Music Through Video Games! How cool would it be if your child could learn music while playing video games? Overture Games offers a STEAM based […]
1 event,
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Cooking at Froggy’s: Lamb
Cooking at Froggy’s: Lamb
Join Chef Theirry Lefeuvre of Froggy’s French Café in Highwood for a wonderful evening with friends and delicious food! Guests will enjoy two glasses of wine […]
1 event,
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Twilight in Bloom: Spring Garden Tasting
Twilight in Bloom: Spring Garden Tasting
Celebrate the magic of spring evenings with a garden-inspired wine tasting featuring floral wines paired with seasonal flavors. Savor wines with delicate floral notes and discover […]
1 event,
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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 […]
3 events,
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Women’s Self Defense with Fit 2 Defend Academy
Women’s Self Defense with Fit 2 Defend Academy
This women's self defense workshop will teach participants how to defend themselves in multiple ranges of self defense, the importance of awareness and on the golden […]
1 event,
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Oil & Water
Oil & Water
Two seasoned painters (and advertising pros) reunite for an epic clash of the mediums! Armed with slow-drying oils, one painter creates meticulous, layered masterpieces that scream, […]
5 events,
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Andy Woodhull
Andy Woodhull
Get ready for a night of sharp, relatable comedy with Andy Woodhull! Andy has made a name for himself with appearances on The Late Late Show […]
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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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College Application Personal Statement Bootcamp
College Application Personal Statement Bootcamp
Stand Out & Get In: College Application Personal Statement Bootcamp Begin the process of crafting a compelling, standout college application essay. Designed for high school juniors, this workshop […]
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RoboThink Workshop: Tanks
RoboThink Workshop: Tanks
Using unique RoboThink bricks, gears, axles and motors, students will be building a cool tank for challenges such as a battle, a race or target practice. […]
1 event,
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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 […]
1 event,
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LFLB Nonprofit Board Leadership Event
LFLB Nonprofit Board Leadership Event
Discover Meaningful Ways to Give Back and Provide Leadership in Your Community Ever wonder what it is like to serve on a nonprofit board of directors? […]
1 event,
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Palette & Pours: Spring Flowers
Palette & Pours: Spring Flowers
Creating and expressing oneself through art can be a therapeutic and fulfilling experience that promotes mental wellness. Art classes are a great way to meet new […]
