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SUMMARY:Ladies Night Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Ladies Night Out – The Ultimate Dance Party (Without the Late Night!)\nDon’t miss out – join us for the ultimate ladies night! Calling all women who love to have fun and dance but don’t want to party until dawn – this is your night! Ladies Night Out is the ultimate women-only dance party where you can let loose\, own the dance floor\, and relive your best moves. And we let you do it all without sacrificing your beauty sleep. \nStep into our Groovy Grotto\, where the DJ will be spinning all your favorite hits\, the dance floor is waiting\, and the energy is nothing short of electric. Whether you’re a queen of the club scene\, a wedding reception dance-floor legend\, or just someone who can’t resist a good beat\, this is your night! It’s your chance to party – let loose\, move your feet\, and have the time of your life – all before bedtime! \nNo pressure\, no judgment – just pure fun\, great music\, and an amazing crowd of women ready to dance the night away. Our dancers will be keeping the vibes going\, so whether you’re busting out your best moves or just grooving in the background\, you’ll feel right at home. \nGrab your girlfriends\, throw on your favorite outfit\, and get ready for an unforgettable night of music\, movement\, and memories. No heels required\, no guys allowed – just an epic night out with the ladies! \nAges 21+ | Good times guaranteed! \nWhen: Friday\, February 20th | 7-10 pm\nWhere: Gorton Center | Grotto\nWhat: DJ | Dancing | Cocktails | Fun \nWomen Only – Home By 10 pm \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/ladies-night-dance-party/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – Grotto\, Lake Forest\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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SUMMARY:Fall down\, Standup!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of laughter and fun at Fall Down\, Standup! A standup comedy show featuring four talented comedians who are sure to bring the laughs! The show will take place in the intimate setting of the Grotto\, offering an up-close and personal experience. \nAfter the standup performances\, stick around for an improv Q&A session\, where the comedians will answer your burning questions spontaneously and hilariously! \n \nRick Young is an accomplished actor/comedian/master of ceremonies/auctioneer who has appeared all over the country\, including Second City’s main stage\, Kingston Mines\, Chicago; Pasadena Playhouse; Dudley Riggs’ Brave New Worship\, Minneapolis\, etc. Rick’s brand of humor deals with an interesting variety of dilemmas\, including marriage\, kids\, divorce\, aging\, doctors\, politics\, etc. \nRick is the owner of Chicago Comic Book\, which involves a group of 30 stand-ups whose credits include the Tonight Show\, Oprah\, Late Night\, Comedy Central\, Showtime\, HBO\, Colbert and many comedy clubs\, theaters and colleges across the U.S.  If you need laughs for your event\, better call Rick! \n  \n  \n \nTim Walkoe is one of the most sought-after comedians and corporate humorists working today. A Grand Prize Winner on ABC TV’s “ America’s Funniest People”\, he has appeared on over 500 television and radio shows\, headlined almost every comedy venue in America\, and performed for some of the top corporations in the world\, including Sony\, Honda\, Sears\, Whirlpool\, AT&T. American Express and Motorola. \nMost recently\, Tim has emerged as a popular corporate speaker performing as the main entertainer\, Master Of Ceremonies\, or coming out as a “Fake Expert”\, leading the audience to believe he is an outrageous authority on any social\, political or business topic before slipping into complete comedy. He also lectures on the value of humor as a means of reducing stress in our daily lives. \nWalkoe has recently released a CD\, “A Stand Up Guy” and his new book\, “Semi Dynamics”\, a parody of motivational speakers\, was co-written by Nate Herman\, formerly of “Saturday Night Live”. \n  \nJames Wesley Jackson is the world’s only Enviromedian. Taken from the words “environment” and “comedian”\, it means he is an entertainer whose work is humorous in its treatment of an environmental theme. \nJackson has toured Europe with the Funkadelics and the Parlaments and has also received an Emmy for his work on the TV show SFO. \n  \n  \n  \n \nKelli Tosic (they/them) is a stand-up comedian\, improviser\, and actor based in Chicago. You’ve witnessed them perform at the Floodwater Comedy Festival\, in Selected Stand-Up at the Ramova Theatre\, and on Irving Park Rd. as they ride their bike with no hands. \nYou can see Kelli in Forward (In Comfortable Shoes) on June 7 at the Bughouse Theatre\, improvising with Old Friends on April 11 at the Bughouse Theatre\, improvising with Late Day Cappuccino on Sundays throughout April – June at iO Theatre\, and in The Truth About Love: The Musical on Mondays in June at the Annoyance Theatre. \nDon’t miss out on this fantastic night of comedy and community!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/fall-down-standup/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – Grotto\, Lake Forest\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Events,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Oil & Water
DESCRIPTION:Two seasoned painters (and advertising pros) reunite for an epic clash of the mediums! Armed with slow-drying oils\, one painter creates meticulous\, layered masterpieces that scream\, “I have all the time in the world.” Meanwhile\, his partner in crime is all about the fast-paced life of acrylics\, where bold strokes\, quick decisions\, and a dash of chaos dominate the canvas. Meet Joe Bednarski and Phil Gayter; they’ve spent years sparring over which paint reigns supreme and are ready to throw down the Winsor & Newtons. \nExperience a one-of-a-kind live painting showdown where oil and acrylic mediums collide in a dynamic\, fast-paced art battle filled with humor\, storytelling\, and a splash of creative rivalry. Perfect for art lovers and anyone who enjoys improv and entertainment! \nYou have never seen anything like this before … it’s like watching paint dry—except this time\, it’s exhilarating\, unpredictable\, and anything but dull! \nLocation:  Gorton’s Grotto\, cabaret style with beer\, wine and non-alcoholic beverages for sale. \nWhat to Expect:  A dynamic live painting demo where Joe (oil) and Phil (acrylic) reveal the secrets of their art journeys\, shared advertising past\, globe-trotting escapades\, all while they throw verbal daubings at each other.  \n\nAn hour and a half of insight and merriment\nLive painting session\nQ&A\nA side by side exploration of their artistic differences\n\n\n\n \nJoe Bednarski\nMy art is like if Wes Anderson and Salvador Dalí had a fever dream while binge-watching obscure documentaries. From random chickens that look like they’re about to drop their own mixtape to portraits of people who are either deep in existential crisis or just bored out of their minds\, my art screams\, “I paint things that are too cool for you to understand.” \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nPhil Gayter\nI have painted forever\, from growing up in Manchester\, England\, through my years of creative\, corporate problem-solving in London and Chicago. I have taught painting\, explored\, shown\, and sold paintings\, but ultimately\, I live for painting. I have works hanging in private collections worldwide and three very special pieces hanging in the hallways of Sinai Hospital in Chicago. I aim to dispel rumors that painting with acrylics is like pulling teeth. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/oil-water/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – Grotto\, Lake Forest\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:After School Art Club With Lezlie
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a budding artist in the family? Then sign them up for this after-school class where they will create with an art history story! Students start out with free draw time\, discuss an “artist of the day”\, work on a project inspired by that artist\, and finish up with clean up\, an art discussion and a draw-a-long. Grades 1 – 4 \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/after-school-art-club-with-lezlie-4/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – Grotto\, Lake Forest\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes,Youth
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Richard Gilewitz & Matt Schroeder
DESCRIPTION:A spectacular evening of acoustic guitar!\nRichard Gilewitz & Matt Schroeder will be leading an informal evening of acoustic guitar music. \nFor nearly four decades\, American fingerstyle wizard Richard Gilewitz has fascinated listeners with 6 and 12-string finger gymnastics while spinning enchanting yarns of a seasoned raconteur. His concert performances around the world spill over with unexpected turns of the funnies\, thought-provoking takes on life on the road\, and tunes that propel the audience on a magical journey of sight and sound. His signature playing style delivers a technical diversity of banjo style patterns and classical arpeggios with a rhythmic percussive approach\, exploring the history of guitar with sounds of folk to Americana\, the blues to the classical\, ragtime to pop\, and somewhere in between.In addition to his concert performances\, his GillaCamp Guitar and Ukulele Workshops\, Meet the Artist Seminars\, Clinics\, and Avenues for Success educational program for schools inspire players worldwide\, providing opportunities for music lovers to work on their craft and young players to learn fingerstyle techniques and tips of the trade. \nDate:  Friday\, November 8\, 2024\nTime: Doors open 6:30\, Concert at 7:00 pm\nRoom: Grotto\, lower level\nTickets:  $25  at the door\nFor Information: www.richardgilewitz.com
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/an-evening-with-richard-gilewitz-matt-schroeder/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – Grotto\, Lake Forest\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Live Music,Rental Events
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