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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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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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/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
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