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SUMMARY:Are You There God? It's me Margaret!
DESCRIPTION:When her family moves from the city to the suburbs\, 11-year-old Margaret navigates new friends\, feelings\, and the beginning of adolescence. \nDirector: Kelly Fremon Craig \nStars: Abby Ryder Fortson\, Rachel McAdams\, Kathy Bates \nIt’s 50 cent movies all summer at Gorton\, thanks to Northern Trust Bank! Options to purchase:\n– buy two tickets for $1 online using the link on this page\n– pay cash at the door \nWe look forward to seeing you at the movies this summer!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/are-you-there-god-its-me-margaret/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Film
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SUMMARY:Mr. V's Musical Theater Camp
DESCRIPTION:Step into the limelight at Mr. V’s Musical Theater Camp! Guided by the renowned children’s music educator and composer Bill Vaananen\, alongside Madison Kisst\, an experienced instructor and director at Gorton Drama Studio\, this camp offers an exceptional journey. Every camper secures a role in Mr. V’s original production “Dogs Days – A Howling Musical For Kids Celebrating Man’s Best Friend!” Whether you’re a novice or a theater aficionado\, there’s a place for all. Days are brimming with rehearsals\, musical theater lessons\, prop making\, and scenery crafting. The grand finale? A dazzling performance of “Dog Days” at Gorton’s state-of-the-art 309-seat theater\, The John and Nancy Hughes Theater. Don’t let this chance to shine with Mr. V\, Madison and Gorton Drama Studio pass you by! Grades 1st-3rd  (kids going into 1st grade\, 2nd\, and 3rd grades in the fall) \nDog Days – A Howling Musical For Kids Celebrating Man’s Best Friend\, Written and directed by Bill Vaananen\, Mr. V. \nCheck out footage from Mr. V’s class this spring. \nCamp runs from July 8th – July 11\, 9am to 3pm\nPlus Friday the 12th – full day camp with a performance at 1 p.m. \nCostumes are provided by Gorton Drama Studio. \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\, 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  \n\nInstructor Madison Kisst: Madison is an actor\, director and theatre teacher. She has taught for professional theater companies across the country and for the undergraduate acting program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Madison has extensive training in physical and classical theatre\, voice and movement\, and devising. She has her BA in Theatre Arts and Masters of Fine Arts in Performance. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nAbout Our Artistic Director: Jeremy Kruse\, Artistic Director of Gorton Drama Studio is the author of “The Young Actor’s Handbook” (Applause Acting Series\, 2017).The book was published in Korean and Chinese in 2022. Jeremy is a professional actor\, published playwright\, award-winning screenwriter\, and award-winning filmmaker. Some of the classes he taught at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York include Method Acting\, Comedic Improvisation\, Sketch Comedy Writing\, and Acting for Film and TV. He graduated from The Strasberg Institute at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where he majored in drama. Jeremy also teaches privately\, one on one  www.jeremykruse.com and www.jeremykruseactingtraining.com 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/mrvsmusicaltheatercamp/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Camps,Classes,Gorton Drama Studio,Youth
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SUMMARY:RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
DESCRIPTION:Please note\, pre-registration is mandatory and only takes a few minutes – please click the link. \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-jun24/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Do Not Submit-Lake Forest
DESCRIPTION:Storytelling Open Mic-WALK-INS WELCOME\n  \nDNS takes place the second Wednesday of every month. No Cover Charge!\n  \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 and Jasmin Rodriguez \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Your Host\n\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 enjoys nature walks by the lake\, bike riding\, yoga and travels to Europe.   \n \nSuzie Garfield expects everyone to have stories (not just a story) to tell. As for her own background: She’s raised her 2 sons to adulthood. She’s programmed computers\, managed business projects\, learned as much as she could about other stuff\, taught as much of it as she could get to interest other people\, and always—always—told the stories about any and all of it. Now\, as a retiree from the conventional workforce\, an empty nester\, a consumer of food\, opera\, theater\, museums\, the visual arts\, and miscellaneous other adventures\, and a perpetual storyteller\, she keeps looking for and finding the next challenge\, the next thing to learn\, do\, and teach\, and the next story. \n\n  \n\n\nAfter teaching studio art and art history in high school and colleges\, Lisa Parr opened and still runs her business internationally restoring Historic Landmark antique carousels\, speaking and writing articles on them and her specialty of original paint. Additional application of her skills is for legal work\, court verifying and identifying carousel figures for insurance\, damage\, and theft for private collectors\, as well as appraisals for museums\, art dealers\, and auctions. In connection with carousel art\, Lisa pursues research in early Celtic design and mythology on site in the upper isles of Scotland. Many early Celtic and pre-Christian designs are reproduced on carousels and carousel animals. Her interest in ancient and contemporary mythology has led her to research mountain storytelling\, initiating more travel and recent storytelling\, herself. Lisa has been telling Highland Park\, Lake Forest\, and several venues in Chicago. For fun\, Lisa also restores antique wood toys and sports cars\, which she drives with vigor and nostalgia.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/do-not-submit-lake-forest-8/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Dirty Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family\, Frances “Baby” Houseman falls in love with the camp’s dance instructor\, Johnny Castle. \nDirector: Emile Ardolino \nStars: Patrick Swayze\, Jennifer Grey\, Jerry Orbach \nIt’s 50 cent movies all summer at Gorton\, thanks to Northern Trust Bank! Options to purchase:\n– buy two tickets for $1 online using the link on this page\n– pay cash at the door \nWe look forward to seeing you at the movies this summer!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/dirty-dancing/
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:Dogs Days – A Howling Musical Performance For Kids
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the grand finale of Mr. V’s Musical Theater Camp\, where our talented young performers will take the stage at Gorton’s state-of-the-art John and Nancy Hughes Theater. After a week of immersive rehearsals\, musical theater lessons\, and creative prop and scenery crafting\, our campers are ready to dazzle you with an original production. “Dogs Days – A Howling Musical For Kids Celebrating Man’s Best Friend!” is an enchanting musical written and directed by the esteemed children’s music educator and composer\, Bill Vaananen\, also known as Mr. V. This heartwarming show celebrates the bond between kids and their canine companions through captivating songs\, energetic dance routines\, and delightful storytelling. Suitable for audiences of all ages\, “Dogs Days – A Howling Musical For Kids Celebrating Man’s Best Friend!” promises to leave you with a smile on your face and a song in your heart. Don’t miss this special performance that marks the culmination of an exciting week at Mr. V’s Musical Theater Camp! \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/dogs-days-a-howling-musical-for-kids-celebrating-mans-best-friend/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Aaron Weber Co-host of "Nateland"
DESCRIPTION:Aaron Weber is a standup comedian based in Nashville\, and is the co-host of Nate Bergatze’s Nateland.  a regular performer at the world famous Grand Ole Opry. He made his debut in 2019 at the age of twenty-eight\, making him the youngest standup comedian ever to step into the Opry circle. Later that year\, he made his television debut on the Opry’s Circle Network\, hosting two episodes of Stand Up Nashville. You can catch Aaron on The Nateland Podcast with Nate Bargatze and Brian Bates\, on which the three Nashville-based comedians tackle important world issues like animals\, calendars\, and Rhode Island. Weber headlines comedy clubs across the country\, and was named a New Face” in 2021 at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/aaron-weber/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Events,Performing Arts
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