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Adlai E. Stevenson High School, Little Theater
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11:00 am

Five people eating and drinking at a high boy table with a festival setting in the background.

Sun, September 7
11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Ultimate Burger Battle

Gorton Center 400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest

$25 – $100

10:00 am

Mon, September 8
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Red Cross Blood Drive

Gorton Center 400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest

1:00 pm

woman drawing and painting in art class

Tue, September 9
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Drawing and Painting with Cheryl Steiger

Gorton Center 400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest

7:00 pm

Poster for do not submit: open mic storytelling night

Wed, September 10
7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Do Not Submit-Lake Forest

Gorton Center 400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest

No events scheduled for Thu, September 11, 2025.

No events scheduled for Fri, September 12, 2025.

7:00 pm

Magician Bill Blagg performs on stage in his family magic show

Sat, September 13
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Family Magic with Bill Blagg

Gorton Center 400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest

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11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Ultimate Burger Battle

Five people eating and drinking at a high boy table with a festival setting in the background.

Sun, September 7
11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Ultimate Burger Battle

Whiskey, Wu-Tang & Wagyu Burger Battle with Revelry Food and WinePresented by Good Ranchers Get ready for a flavor-packed showdown like no other! Whiskey, Wu-Tang & […]

$25 – $100

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Red Cross Blood Drive

Mon, September 8
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Red Cross Blood Drive

Give the Gift of Life at Gorton’s Monthly Blood Drive Join us at the Gorton Center for our monthly blood drive, proudly hosted in partnership with […]

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Drawing and Painting with Cheryl Steiger

woman drawing and painting in art class

Tue, September 9
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Drawing and Painting with Cheryl Steiger

Explore Your Creativity with Individualized Art Classes Come develop your artistic skills and creativity in the way that works best for you! Personalized Instruction for Every […]

7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Do Not Submit-Lake Forest

Poster for do not submit: open mic storytelling night

Wed, September 10
7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Do Not Submit-Lake Forest

Do Not Submit – Lake Forest: A Monthly Night of Storytelling Looking for a welcoming space to share your story—or just listen to others tell theirs? […]

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Family Magic with Bill Blagg

Magician Bill Blagg performs on stage in his family magic show

Sat, September 13
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Family Magic with Bill Blagg

Get ready for an unforgettable experience with Family Magic, a high-energy, interactive magic show that will leave audiences of all ages spellbound. With over 60 minutes […]

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This program is is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.

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