BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Gorton Center - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gortoncenter.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Gorton Center
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20270314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20271107T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T163000
DTSTAMP:20260312T172133Z
CREATED:20260206T215513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T172133Z
UID:20007029-1774191600-1774197000@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:Lake County Film Festival: Gorton Selected Shorts
DESCRIPTION:The Lake County Film Festival returns in 2026 for its Sweet 16 edition\, celebrating sixteen years of independent cinema with a diverse\, ambitious\, and international slate of feature and short films. The festival runs March 12–23\, 2026. \nThis year’s festival will screen films at three venues: the College of Lake County in Grayslake\, Gorton Center in Lake Forest\, and — for the first time — the Antioch Theater in Antioch\, expanding the festival’s footprint and access across Lake County. \nGorton Center is proud to be one of the screening venues and offer a curated selection of short films from the festival catalogue! Some filmmakers will be in attendance for a post-show Q & A!\nNeo-Dome – Narrative • Action/Thriller/Science-Fiction • USA • 2025 • 15 Minutes\nA woman hitchhikes to a utopia on the horizon. When she negotiates a ride we learn: trust no one on the road to the Dome.\nGood Luck To All Of You – Narrative • Comedy/Drama • France • 2025 • 7 Minutes\nA young girl plays with her toys\, unaware that she might just be holding humanity’s remote control. Voices of tech experts blend innocence\, hope and mild panic about AI. This whimsical yet cautionary tale asks: Who controls AI\, who profits\, and who’s still waiting for the manual?\nNo Clean Hammer –  Narrative • Bosnia/USA • 2025 • 16 Minutes\nNo Clean Hammer follows Izet\, a solitary man from Bosnia\, as he drives from Tuzla to Sweden to recover his mother’s body. Based on a story passed down generations in diaspora\, the short unfolds as folktale\, capturing the surreal and absurdist aftermath of the Bosnian wars.\nTwo Ships –Narrative • Horror • Portugal • 2025 • 6 Minutes\nWhile working opposite schedules\, a couple attempts to maintain their connection through fleeting encounters.\nOh Yeah! – Documentary • USA • 2025 • 17 Minutes\nThe story of the iconic electronic music group Yello and their classic 1980’s hit song. Oh Yeah is one of the most recognizable songs of all time\, made famous by Ferris Bueller’s Day Off\, and embodies 80’s American culture more than any other song.\nShell Yeah – Documentary • USA • 2025 • 6 Minutes\nA musician\, his shells\, and the surprising sounds they create.\nHāfu –  Narrative • Drama • USA • 2025 • 16 Minutes\nWhen an American bride-to-be spends the day reuniting with her Japanese grandmother\, she discovers through the dance of communication that she is more connected to her heritage than she realized.\nPermanent Residence –Narrative • USA • 2025 • 10 Minutes\nAn ordinary immigration interview. What could possibly go wrong?
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lake-county-film-festival-gorton-selected-shorts/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Film
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gortoncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/No-Clean-Hammer-2048x1152-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T203000
DTSTAMP:20260209T193257Z
CREATED:20260209T164039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T193257Z
UID:20007030-1774206000-1774211400@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:Lake County Film Festival: Nuisance Bear
DESCRIPTION:The Lake County Film Festival returns in 2026 for its Sweet 16 edition\, celebrating sixteen years of independent cinema with a diverse\, ambitious\, and international slate of feature and short films. The festival runs March 12–23\, 2026. \nThis year’s festival will screen films at three venues: the College of Lake County in Grayslake\, Gorton Center in Lake Forest\, and — for the first time — the Antioch Theater in Antioch\, expanding the festival’s footprint and access across Lake County. \nGorton Center is proud to be one of the screening venues for “Nuisance Bear”!\nFrom the Sundance Film Festival program: \nA polar bear is forced to navigate a human world of tourists\, wildlife officers\, and hunters as its ancient migration collides with modern life. When a sacred predator is branded a nuisance\, it becomes unclear who truly belongs in this shared landscape. \nFilmmakers Gabriela Osio Vanden and Jack Weisman return to Churchill\, Manitoba — affectionately known as the “Polar Bear Capital of the World” — to deepen the inquiry begun in their award-winning short film. The result is a striking portrait of the fraught coexistence between polar bears and humans\, guided by an Inuit narrator whose insights resist simplification. \nThe film traces this relationship with nuance\, revealing how these arctic creatures deal with being constantly monitored\, photographed\, and redirected. There is a thrill in watching a polar bear outwit human efforts to contain it\, underscoring the bears’ resilience and the fragility of the systems that attempt to control them. \nBy challenging the conventions of a nature documentary and favoring confrontation over moralism\, Nuisance Bear invites us to reconsider our assumptions about wildlife as spectacle. \nDocumentary • USA • 2026 • 90 Minutes\nDirectors: Gabriela Osio Vanden & Jack Weisman\nProducers: Michael Code\, Will N. Miller\, Teddy Leifer\nExecutive Producers: Joe Karetak\, Eric Anoee\, Nicole Stott\, Emily Osborne\, Harry Go\, Nicole Quintero Ochoa\, Moudhy Al-Rashid\, Sam Frohman\, Alex Pritz\nCinematographers: Joel Herrera\, Gabriela Osio Vanden\, Jack Weisman\, Michael Code\, Sam Holling\, Ian Kerr\, Jack Gawthrop\nEditor: Andres Landau\nComposer: Cristóbal Tapia de Veer
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lake-county-film-festival-nuisance-bear/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Film,Independent
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gortoncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Nuisance-Bear-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260113T164420Z
CREATED:20251121T185655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T164420Z
UID:20006805-1774256400-1774267200@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:RoboThink: Spring Break Camp
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss Robothink: Spring Break camp!  This spring break build amazing robots and engage in robotic challenges and games! Equipped with RoboThink’s innovative robotics kits\, students build and play with robots of all shapes and functions. Our instructors take kids on a fun journey where they cover robotics principles and problem solving. The activities are interactive\, hands on and engaging to promote learning in a fun way. \nAges 7 – 12
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/robothink-spring-break-camp/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Classes,STEM,Youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gortoncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Robothink-building-image-1.jpg
GEO:42.2506703;-87.8374004
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gorton Center 400 East Illinois Road Lake Forest IL 60045;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=400 East Illinois Road:geo:-87.8374004,42.2506703
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260217T213651Z
CREATED:20260206T213455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T213651Z
UID:20007026-1774292400-1774299600@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:Lake County Film Festival Closing Night Feature: ALL SKATE
DESCRIPTION:The Lake County Film Festival returns in 2026 for its Sweet 16 edition\, celebrating sixteen years of independent cinema with a diverse\, ambitious\, and international slate of feature and short films. The festival runs March 12–23\, 2026.\nThis year’s festival will screen films at three venues: the College of Lake County in Grayslake\, Gorton Center in Lake Forest\, and — for the first time — the Antioch Theater in Antioch\, expanding the festival’s footprint and access across Lake County. \nGorton Center is proud to be hosting the closing night feature film\, “All Skate”!\nALL SKATE is the full history of roller rinks and roller skating as told by a diverse group of people who are currently involved with roller skating and rinks\, and through my point of view having grown up in a roller rink built by my grandfather.​ \nWe cover everything from the early inline skating inventions\, the patented Plimpton four-wheel design which prevailed\, and then go though multiple phases of popularity including 1920s skaters including vaudeville performers and silent films\, professional roller sports\, the Skating Vanities\, the 40s/50s during and post WWII when we expanded to over 5000 mostly family-owned roller rinks in the US\, to the huge 1970s roller disco era\, the return of roller blades in the 80s.​ \nWe also visit the times of decline over the years\, especially since the 2000s\, and the reasons many rinks couldn’t survive\, visiting many former roller rinks to see what the buildings hold today\, including retail stores\, homeless shelters\, and a sad return to my family’s rink which is now an indoor shooting range. But we end on a high note\, with the amazing roller skating resurgence brought on by Covid\, including skating in the Super Bowl for the first time ever in 2024. \nDocumentary • USA • 2026 • 102 Minutes\nDirector: April Wright\nWriter: April Wright\nProducer: April Wright\nEditor: April Wright\nCinematographers: Joe Farris\, Dustin Perlman\, Bryan Sarkinen\, JT Seaton\, April Wright\nArchivist: Ronda Nissen\nSubjects: Park Roller Rink (Zion\, IL)\, Myesha McCaskill “The Skate Guru of Chicago\,” Jim Turner (Co-Founder National Museum of Roller Skating) at Butler Skateland (Racine\, WI)\, Guptill’s Arena (Albany\, NY – Guinness Book World’s Largest)\, Roller Wave in Brooklyn NY\, Moonlight Rollerway (Glendale\, CA)\, Oaks Park Rink (Portland\, OR – open since 1906)
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lake-county-film-festival-closing-night-feature-all-skate/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Festivals,Film,Independent
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gortoncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/All-Skate-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260223T181437Z
CREATED:20260223T181437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T181437Z
UID:20007053-1774432800-1774440000@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:Open Play Mahjong
DESCRIPTION:Please plan to arrive early\, play starts promptly at 10am!\nCalling all Mahjong enthusiasts. Join us for Open Play Mahjong\, a relaxed and social way to enjoy the game you love. These sessions are for intermediate to advanced players who already know the rules. No instruction is offered. \nBring your strategy and a little friendly competition. Connect with other experienced players. Open Play is a great way to practice\, stay sharp\, and enjoy the challenge of Mahjong. \nWe provide all Mahjong sets. Please bring your own Mahjong card. \nPre-registration is required. Drop-ins can’t be accommodated\, so be sure to register early to save your spot. \nWe look forward to seeing you at the table.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/open-play-mahjong-march-25/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Games
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gortoncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Mahjong-USE.jpg
GEO:42.2506703;-87.8374004
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gorton Center 400 East Illinois Road Lake Forest IL 60045;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=400 East Illinois Road:geo:-87.8374004,42.2506703
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T213000
DTSTAMP:20260306T215659Z
CREATED:20260303T203014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T215659Z
UID:20007074-1774639800-1774647000@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Into Action by Concert Opera of Greater Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Spring Into Action: Opera Gala & Benefit\n\n\n … join us for an evening of operatic arias\, ensembles\, wine & canapés.\nThis gala is an exciting fundraiser for our summer full- concert production of Verdi’s Don Carlo.\nThis concert is presented in the original languages with English super titles. \nMusic by: Mozart\, Verdi\, Donizetti\, Puccini & more……\nTickets: $40\, Includes concert and wine reception.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/spring-into-action-by-concert-opera-of-greater-chicago/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rental Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gortoncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Opera-3-27-26.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260309T155612Z
CREATED:20260306T162259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T155612Z
UID:20007085-1774695600-1774699200@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:Tai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Tai Chi is an inclusive form of exercise that anyone can do\, whether you are in peak shape\, or have limited mobility. Despite its slow pace\, it is a valuable exercise for all ages\, read about the health benefits below. Dress comfortably and be prepared to have fun in Ken’s class. \nHealth Benefits \nTai Chi has numerous health benefits. It is good for balance\, flexibility\, and stress – regular Tai Chi practice can improve overall physical health and well-being. In fact\, Harvard Health suggests Tai Chi might be “…the perfect activity for the rest of your life.” \nAs a form of exercise\, researchers in Toronto found it is equivalent to brisk walking. So\, instead of worrying about your steps (how boring)\, join Ken’s class and have some more fun while you exercise. \nUnlike other forms of exercise\, Tai Chi movements are performed with relaxed muscles and a focus on deep breathing. Slow and gentle\, Tai Chi can improve blood flow\, balance\, and relaxation. Each Tai Chi pose flows into the next with circular\, continuous movements. This helps improve your balance and flexibility without putting strain on muscles and joints. \nTai Chi is also a very social activity\, commonly practiced in groups that rhythmically synchronize slow movements with deep breathing. Like meditation\, Tai Chi creates a calm and focused mind and can create a state of mindfulness. \nTai Chi also benefits emotional well-being and mental health. Regular Tai Chi practice can improve concentration\, physical self-awareness\, and create a sense of inner peace. Tai chi is a great exercise for relieving stress and has been shown to benefit hypertension and high blood pressure. \nWhat is Tai Chi? \nIt is a Chinese traditional exercise that blends martial arts’ movement with meditation. Dating back a thousand years\, Tai Chi remains a popular activity in China and around the world. \nTai Chi is a series of slow\, choreographed martial arts movements and poses. Tai Chi poses are circular and continuous\, with an emphasis on smooth transitions and maintaining a centered and grounded posture. Tai Chi poses mimic the movements of animals or nature\, such as flowing water or a bird in flight.  \nKen has been practicing martial arts for 27 years\, and started Tai Chi training in 1996 with Sifu Dale Washington\, Sifu Ban Toy in 2000 and Grand Master Yang Jun in 2006. He has been practicing Tai Chi for 21 years and teaching Tai Chi for 12 years. In 2016\, he received a Gold Eagle certificate from Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association. certificate. Ken is also one of Grand Master Yang Jun’s Disciples for the Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan. He teaches Kickboxing and Full-contact Martial Arts teacher and is certified by Ng Family Martial Arts Association.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/tai-chi-march-28/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gortoncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Tai-Chi.png
GEO:42.2506703;-87.8374004
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gorton Center 400 East Illinois Road Lake Forest IL 60045;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=400 East Illinois Road:geo:-87.8374004,42.2506703
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR