HOST YOUR EVENT IN OUR HISTORIC BUILDING
Gorton can help you host almost any event you can imagine in one or more of our eleven unique spaces. In addition to our 309-seat John & Nancy Hughes Theater, we offer space to host public or private events for individuals, families and businesses. We’re excited to make your event a success!
STUART COMMUNITY ROOM
Gorton's most elegant event room, available with table and chairs seating or presentation theater style.
Square Feet: 1,542
Tables and Chairs Capacity: 120
Chairs Only Capacity: 125
NAGEL FAMILY ROOM
Perfect for meetings and smaller receptions. Can be used in conjunction with the Stuart Community Room.
Square Feet: 715
Capacity: 25
JOHN & NANCY HUGHES THEATER
Our state-of-the-art 309-seat theater is the ideal venue for lectures, presentations, films, and performances.
GLORE SOLARIUM
Wonderful for small receptions and as supplemental space when renting the Theater or Porte Cochére.
Square Feet: 731
Standing Capacity: 50
Tables and Chairs Capacity: 40
PORTE COCHÉRE & GARDEN
Covered outdoor space adjacent to Glore Solarium, available weather permitting.
GROTTO
Unique space that works well for casual receptions and larger meetings.
Square Feet: 1,222
Capacity: 100
1861 ROOM
This carpeted room is excellent for meetings, classes and small receptions.
Square Feet: 746
Capacity: 50
FRIENDS ROOM
Features laminate flooring, ideal for meetings and small receptions as well as dance and exercise classes.
Square Feet: 714
Capacity: 45
ART ROOM
A great space for your arts and crafts party.
Square Feet: 666
CARD ROOM
Informal space for meetings and support space for the Theater.
Square Feet: 1,618
Capacity: 60
ALCOVE
Small meeting room or dressing room.
Capacity: 15
FIRST-FLOOR KITCHEN
Spacious kitchen adjacent to the Stuart Community Room and Nagel Family Room.
GORTON PARKING LOT
Rent our parking lot for your outdoor event!
Full-Service Caterers
BellaRu Catering
847-461-3995 | www.bellarucatering.com
Maya Rotman-Zaid
maya@bellarucatering.com
Catering by Kenny
773-299-4704 | www.cateringbykenny.com
Jennifer Karnazes-Hernandez
karnazesj@hotmail.com
Catering by Michael’s
847-966-6555 | www.cateringbymichaels.com
Harvey Hoffman
events@cateringbymichaels.com
Chief’s Pub
847-234-3444 | www.chiefspub.com
Marissa Amposta
m.amposta12@gmail.com
Elegante Cuisine
847-806-0000 | www.elegante.net
Jesse Rewers
jrewers@elegante.net
Froggy’s
847-433-1560 | www.froggyscatering.com (Thierry Mace)
Pear Tree/Hel’s Catering
847-459-1100 | www.peartreecatering.com
Shelly Saletta
shelly@peartreecatering.com
Restaurant Food Providers
BYG Backyard Grill
847-681-8400 | www.eatbackyardgrill.com
1825 2nd St, Highland Park
Cluckers
847-432-2582 | www.cluckerscharcoalchicken.com
405 Sheridan Rd, Highwood
Mean Wiener
847-266-1411 | www.themeanwienerhw.com
532 Sheridan Rd, Highwood
Local Grocery Caterers
Fresh Market
847-482-0643 | www.freshmarket.com (Margaret Smith)
Sunset Foods
224-619-8341 | www.sunsetfoods.com/catering.php (Stephanie Karp)
Beverage Services Only
Professional Beverage Service
847-899-5594|www.probeverageservice.com (Jim McArdle)
Linen Rental
BBJ Linens
7855 Gross Point Rd, Skokie
800-592-2414 | www.bbjlinen.com
Carousel Linen/Top Choice Rentals
2119 81st Street, Kenosha, WI | 262-652-2717
www.topchoicerentals.com
Tabletoppers Inc.
1161 S. Northpoint Blvd, Waukegan | 800-826-9576
www.tabletopperslinen.com
Party Planners Trend Event Rentals (Mary Hess)
312-802-7622 | mary@trendeventrentals.com
The Creative Planners (Stephanie Cook)
847-913-2600 | www.thecreativeplanners.com
Elliestyled (Ellie Crouch Nottoli)
847-664-9370 | www.elliestyled.com
Flowers
Designs by Jody
152 Baker Drive, Lake Bluff
847-816-6661
www.designsbyjodyinc.com
Flowers by Katie Ford
49 Sherwood Terrace, Suite P, Lake Bluff
(262) 324-6043
www.flowersbykatieford.com
Lake Forest Flowers
546 N. Western Ave, Lake Forest
847-234-0017 | www.lakeforestflowers.com
M on the Square
259 Market Square, Lake Forest
847-604-4255 | missy@monthesquare.com
Twigs Florist
38 E. Center Avenue, Lake Bluff
847-234-8944 | www.twigsflowershop.com
Photographers
C. Saville Photography (Caitlin Saville Collins)
847-644-7339 | www.csavillephotography.com
Jason Edward Photography (Jason Muelver)
312-725-9760 | www.jasonedwardphoto.com
Kerri Sherman Photography
773-610-348 | www.kerrisherman.com
kerri@kerrisherman.com
Gifts & Centerpieces
Tied with a Bow (Kim Ratkin or Lisa Hoffman)
773-562-7078 or 847-477-5887
www.tiedwithabowchicago.com
Equipment Rental
Hall's Rental Service
6130 West Howard, Niles
847-929-2222 | www.hallsrental.com
Highwood Rental
1500 Old Deerfield Rd, #16, Highland Park
847-831-0323 | www.highwoodrental.com
DJs
Bizar Entertainment
847-564-1269 | www.bizaronline.com
Charizma Special Event Entertainment
847-480-7210 | www.doyouhavecharizma.com
Mobile Music
847-808-1500 | www.mobilemusiconline.com
2025 Sponsor
2025 Sponsor
Wellness Class Sponsor
Arts Programming
2025 Sponsor
2025 Sponsor
2025 Sponsor
Burns Supper Sponsor
First Thursdays
Film Series
Sheffield Foundation
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
DELIA SANCHEZ
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
Cornhole Sponsor
Cornhole Sponsor
Cornhole Sponsor
Cornhole Sponsor
Cornhole Sponsor
Mountainfilm on
Tour Partner
Mountainfilm on
Tour Sponsor
Chip Leighton Sponsor
Landscape Maintenance
Survey Software
WHAT'S NEW
Gorton Center Welcomes New Board Members, Changes Leadership
At Gorton Center's Annual Board Meeting, we thanked departing board members and leaders and welcomed a new board chair and two new board members.
Bags-Beer-Rock 'n' Roll
Join us for Gorton’s 4th annual Cornhole Classic and Concert! It’s a great way to enjoy an afternoon of summer fun with your friends. Enjoy great music, food and drink and cheer on your favorite team. New this year and open to all- a variety of “Challenges” from pop-a-shot to long toss and more-a chance to flex all your tossing skills!
