Arts and entertainment calendar for Nov. 15

Updated: November 13, 2012 11:28AM

HOLIDAY

“Miracle on 34th Street”

Presented by CenterStage in Lake Forest at 7:30 p.m . Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7 and 8 and 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. $20 in advance; $15 students and seniors; $25 at the door. Visit www.centerstagelakeforest.org or call (847) 234-6062.

“The Magic of the Nutcracker”

Presented by Dancenter North at 3 p.m. Dec. 8-9 at Libertyville High School’s Butler Auditorium, 708 W. Park Ave. Tickets for these performances available at (847) 367-7970. There will also be performances at 3 p.m. Dec. 15-16 at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Tickets for Genesee Theatre performances available at (312) 559-1212 or www.ticketmaster.com. For information, visit http://themagicofthenutcracker.com.

“The Nutcracker”

Performed by Ruth Page Civic Ballet at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Dec. 15 and 3 p.m. Dec. 16 at the College of Lake County’s James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $22-$30; $21-$29 seniors; $15 teens; $12 children under 12. Visit www.clcillinois.edu/tickets or call (847) 543-2300.

“The Nutcracker”

North Shore School of Dance presents its 24th annual production at 2 p.m. Dec. 1-2 in the Raymond Moore Auditorium at Lake Forest High School, 1285 N. McKinley Road, Lake Forest. $22; $15 children and seniors. Visit www.northshoredance.com.

“The Nutcracker”

Performed by Ballet Makkai Youth Company and students of the Irina Makkai Classical Ballet and Dance School at 4 p.m. Dec. 1-2 at Elm Place Middle School, 2031 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $20. Visit www.balletmakkai.com or call (847) 433-1449.

Prairie Spirits Dance Troupe Holiday Concert

Presented at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 and 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at the College of Lake County’s James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $10; $8 seniors. Visit www.clcillinois.edu/tickets or call (847) 543-2300.

“Christmas Around the World”

Presented by The Moscow Boys Choir at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at the College of Lake County’s James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $20-$25; $19-$24 seniors; $15 teens; $12 children under 12. Visit www.clcillinois.edu/tickets or call (847) 543-2300.

Christmas concert

Featuring the Empire Brass and vocalist Elisabeth von Trapp, 8 p.m. Dec. 6 in Ravinia Festival’s Bennett Gordon Hall, 201 St. Johns Ave., Highland Park. $10. Visit www.ravinia.org or call (847) 266-5100.

Holiday Wind Ensemble Concert

Presented at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at the College of Lake County’s James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $4; $3 seniors. Visit www.clcillinois.edu/tickets or call (847) 543-2300.

Holiday Brass & Choral Concert

Presented by the Music of the Baroque Chorus and Brass Ensemble at 3 p.m. Dec. 15-16 at Divine Word Chapel, 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny. $45-$75. Call (312) 551-1414 or visit www.baroque.org.

Holiday Music Series

Featuring local amateur talent 5-7 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Dec. 1-23, in the Special Events Tent at Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods (Deerfield). Sunday afternoons are scheduled for family sing-alongs with holiday music, cookies and hot chocolate. Call (847) 945-0235 or visit www.orphansofthestorm.org.

Story Time with Santa

Held 1-3 p.m. Dec. 1 at Mellody Farm Nature Preserve, 350 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. Enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride through the prairie with Santa followed by snacks and hot cocoa. $25 per family for Lake Forest Open Lands members; membership packages available for new families. To register, visit www.LFOLA.org.

STAGE

“The Chicken Bone”

At 8 p.m. Nov. 15-16 and 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Nov. 17 at Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road. $7; $3 seniors and students. Call (847) 735-6169.

“A Day at Stateville”

A reading of a play written by Stateville prison inmates, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16-17 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at Clockwise Theatre, 221 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Performed by former inmates, “A Day at Stateville” features a post-show discussion. $10. Call (800) 838-3006 or visit www.clockwisetheatre.org.

“Les Liaisons Dangereuses”

Performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15-17 at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $10; $8 seniors. Call (847) 543-2567 or e-mail crich@clcillinois.edu.

“Little Women”

Presented Nov. 23-Dec. 30 at Citadel Theatre, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. Performances at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sundays; Wednesday matinees at 1 p.m. Dec. 5 and 19; Saturday matinees at 1 p.m. Dec. 15 and 22. $37.50; $32.50 seniors and students. Call (847) 735-8554 or visit www.citadeltheatre.org.

“My One and Only”

Through Dec. 31 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sundays. $40-$48, with discounts available for students and seniors. Dinner and theatre tickets, $55, are available Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Call (847) 634-0200 or visit www.marriotttheatre.com.

“They’re Playing Our Song”

Presented by Liberty Town Productions at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 and 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at Libertyville High School’s Studio Theatre, 708 W. Park Ave., Libertyville. Tickets for the Friday and Saturday performances are $20; $10 for students. Sunday’s tickets are complimentary, but donations to benefit the Center for Companies That Care are requested. Visit www.libertytownproductions.com.

CLASSICAL

North Suburban Symphony

Performing works by Bach, Handel and Brahms at 4 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. $18; $10 seniors and students; children under 12 free with adult ticket purchase. Visit www.northsuburbansymphony.org.

Pilgrim Chamber Players

Performing with guest soloist Michele Areyzaga, soprano, at 3 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $20; $15 seniors; $8 students. Call (847) 433-0972 or visit www.pilgrimplayers.org.

POP/FOLK/JAZZ

Austin’s Saloon & Eatery

481 Peterson Road, Libertyville. (847) 549-1972. www.austinssaloon.com. Music at 10 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Nov. 16: 7th Heaven. Nov. 17: Suburban Cowboys (country). Nov. 21: Modern Day Romeos. Nov. 23: Bella Cain. Nov. 24: Hairbangers Ball.

Cubby Bear North

21661 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. (847) 541-4700. www.cubbynorth.com. Music at 10 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Nov. 16: Rod Tuffcurls & the Bench Press, $6. Nov. 17: Stellar Road, $6. Nov. 21: Sixteen Candles, $8. Nov. 23: Woogie Reunion, Black Cadillac, $5. Nov. 30: Almost Famous, $5. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve with Lucky Boys Confusion. Opening band at 8 p.m. Ages 21-plus. $25 general admission; $60 VIP package.

Genesee Theatre

203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. (847) 263-6300. www.geneseetheatre.com. For tickets, call (800) 982-2787 or see www.ticketmaster.com. Dec. 30, 7:30 p.m.: Under the Streetlamp, a quartet composed of recent cast members of “Jersey Boys.” $55, $65. Jan. 11, 8 p.m.: Emmylou Harris & Her Red Dirt Boys. $37.50, $42.50, $52.50, $72.50.

Lake County Folk Club

Events are held at 7 p.m. Sundays at In-Laws Restaurant, 720 Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee. Concert admission is $12; $10 for Lake County Folk Club members and seniors; $5 for teens. No admission charge for Open Stage and Song Circle. Visit www.thelakecountyfolkclub.org. Nov. 18: Concert Stage features Sons of the Never Wrong. Opening performer Carolyn Meadows. Nov. 25: Song Circle.

Viper Alley

275 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. www.viper-alley.com. (866) 463-3401. Shows are for ages 18-plus, unless noted otherwise. Nov. 21, 9 p.m.: Saliva. Standing room tickets $15 and $20. Nov. 30, 8 p.m.: American English (Beatles tribute). $10-$25. Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.: Jazz guitarist and songwriter John Pizzarelli. $20-$40. Jan. 9, 9 p.m: The Wailers, $25-$35. Jan. 17, 9 p.m.: LA Guns, $15-$25. Feb. 8, 8:30 p.m.: Marshall Tucker Band, $27-$70. Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.: Chicago natives Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway present “Sibling Revelry,” a cabaret act that includes show tunes, jazz and pop. $20-$50.

ART GALLERIES

The Art Center Highland Park

1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. (847) 432-1888. www.theartcenterhp.org. Nov. 16-Dec. 30: “The Anastylosis Project,” large-scale, intricately detailed drawings of 12th century buildings by Mary Griep, and “Sacred Spaces,” a juried exhibition of work in all media that depicts places with sacred significance. Opening reception for both exhibits 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 16.

College of Lake County

Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Call (847) 543-2240 or visit http://gallery.clcillinois.edu. Through Dec. 9: Exhibit of works by College of Lake County art faculty.

Cook Memorial Library District

Aspen Drive Library, 701 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. (847) 362-2330. www.cooklib.org. The Aspen Library Photo Gallery, located in the Quiet Reading Room, features a rotating display of works by local photographers. Through Nov. 16: Works by Mel Ellinsen.

Deer Path Art League & Gallery

Located in the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. (847) 234-3743. www.deerpathartleague.org. Nov. 16-Jan. 4: “Art is ... for Gifting.” Opening reception from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 16.

Lake County Art League Fall Members’ Show

Culminating with a reception and critique of 40 pieces of fine art created by LCAL artists, 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Jack Benny Center for the Arts in Bowen Park, 39 Jack Benny Drive, Waukegan. Visit www.lcal.org or call (847) 360-4741.

North Shore Art League

Hosting its sixth annual “inchworks” fine arts show Nov. 29-Jan. 15 at the Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka. Wine and cheese reception, 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 29. The show includes images no larger than 144 square inches. Call (847) 446-2870 or visit www.northshoreartleague.org.

Re-invent Gallery

202 E. Wisconsin Ave., Lake Forest. www.reinventlf.com. (224) 544-5961. Nov. 17-Dec. 8: “Lost and Found: Industrial Sculptures and Photographic Studies,” works by Steven Gallagher and Jason Bennett Harris. Pre-opening night party, with artists in attendance, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 16, with advance reservations required; freewill admission.

Undercroft Galle&

Located in the lower level of the Christ Episcopal Church, 410 Grand Ave., Waukegan. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, or by appointment at (847) 367-5308. Through Jan. 5: “Honoring Our Veterans,” works by eight local artists. Opening reception 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 11. Artists’ reception 1-4 p.m. Nov. 17.

AUDITIONS & OPPORTUNITIES

Wishing Star Theatre

Holding auditions for “13 — The Musical,” open to performers ages 13-18 who can sing, dance and act, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 28 at Crawford House, 817 Lake St., Libertyville. All roles available. Registration and participation fee of $420 required before receiving audition packet with music and sides. For information, visit www.WishingStarTheatre.com or call (847) 327-9474.

Highland Park Players Theatre for Young Audiences

Holding auditions for the musical “How I Became a Pirate,” 7-9:30 p.m. Nov. 27-28 at West Ridge Center, 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park. All roles available for ages 13 and up. Prepare 16 bars of a song and bring sheet music in the correct key. Come prepared to dance and read. Production dates Feb. 2-10. Visit www.highlandparkplayers.com or call (847) 682-4640.

Ravinia poster design contest

Women’s Board of Ravinia Festival seeks entrants for its annual poster design competition for high school and college students. The winning design will promote the festival’s 2013 season and will be produced and sold at the park as well as online. The winning artist will receive a $1,000 prize, second place will be awarded $500 and third place will receive $250. In addition, an honorarium of $500 will be given to the instructor of the winning student. Entry deadline is Nov. 28. For instructions on submitting an entry, visit www.ravinia.org/poster2013.aspx.

BOOKS & POETRY

Vernon Area Public Library

300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. Nov. 20, 7 p.m.: Discussion of Once We Were Brothers by Ronald H. Balson. Nov. 28, 1 p.m.: Deby Eisenberg discusses and signs her novel, Pictures of the Past. Dec. 6, 7 p.m.: Historian Scott W. Berg discusses and signs his new book, 38 Nooses: Lincoln, Little Crow, and the Beginning of the Frontier’s End.

Volo Bog

28478 W. Brandenburg Road, west of Highway 12 between State Routes 120 and 134, Ingleside. Of Bogs & Books Reading Group meets from 10-11:30 a.m. the second Saturday of the month. The small, informal book discussion group is for adults interested in environmental, outdoor and natural history literature. Reservations are requested at dnr.volobog@illinois.gov or (815) 344-1294. Dec. 8: A Sand County Almanac and Sketches Here and There by Aldo Leopold. Jan. 12: Last of the Curlews by Fred Bosworth. Feb. 9 and March 9: Westward I Go Free: Tracing Thoreau’s Last Journey by Corinne Hosfeld Smith.

CHILD’S PLAY

“Cinderella”

Nov. 17-Dec. 31 at Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Performances at 10 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday (excluding Nov. 21 and 22) with certain performances at 12:30 p.m. $15. Visit www.marriotttheatre.com or call (847) 634-0200.

Vernon Area Public Library

300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. Nov. 24, 2 p.m.: Family movie, “Brave,” rated PG.

COMEDY

Genesee Theatre

203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. (847) 263-6300. www.geneseetheatre.com. For tickets, call (800) 982-2787 or see www.ticketmaster.com. Dec. 1, 8 p.m.: Bill Cosby. $39.50, $49.50, $65 and $75.

DANCE

BallroomChicago dance classes

Held at Lodge Hall, 1799 Green Bay Road, Highland Park. Classes by. For information, call (847) 757-2227 or visit www.ballroomchicago.com. Nov. 19: Basic swing, 7-8 p.m., $10; intermediate swing, 8-9 p.m., $10.

Dancing with the Shore Club

The Shore Club hosts five formal dinner dances a year at various north and northwest suburban Chicago country clubs, with live ballroom dance music. The next dinner dance will be Nov. 17. For details, call Enid Silverman, (847) 291-0508, or e-mail enidartist@aol.com.

Dress Up & Dance!

34121 N. US Highway 45, Grayslake. (847) 543-4563. www.dress-dance.com. Nov. 15 and 29, 6:30-10:30 p.m.: Country Meets Ballroom open dance, $10.Nov. 16, 7-11 p.m.: Line Dance Party, $10. Nov. 17: East Coast Swing lesson, 8 p.m.; open dance, 9-11 p.m. $15 per person; $25 couple. Nov. 18 and 25: Ballroom/Latin dance lesson at 4 p.m.; open dance 5-7 p.m. $15 per person; $25 couple. Nov. 20, 7-8:30 p.m.: Rumba lesson, $10. Nov. 23, 7-11 p.m.: Swing dance, $10. Nov. 24: Salsa lesson, 8 p.m.; open dance, 9-11 p.m. $15 per person; $25 couple. Nov. 27, 7-8:30 p.m.: Foxtrot lesson, $10. Nov. 30: November Party Night, open dancing and dance demonstration. Free. Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.: New Year’s Eve Celebration, $25.

Genesee Theatre

203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. (847) 263-6300. www.geneseetheatre.com. For tickets, call (800) 982-2787 or see www.ticketmaster.com. Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m.: The State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents “Cinderella.” Tickets: $32.50, $42.50, $52.50.

Shoreline Dance Club

Playing recorded music for easy ballroom dancing at the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Lessons are given by professional instructors Bob and Penny Urbon at 7:30 p.m., followed by an evening of social dancing. Adults of all ages and dancing abilities welcome. Attire is dressy/casual. Admission per couple is $25. Call (847) 816-7602 or visit www.ballroomchicago.com/shoreline.htm. Nov. 17: Tango. Jan. 19: 4-count hustle. Feb. 16: Waltz. March 16: Cha-cha. April 20: Fox trot. May 18: Rumba.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

The Inside Show

A winter juried art festival, with works by 40 artists, 4-8 p.m. Nov. 30 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1-2 at the Highland Park Country Club, 1201 Park Avenue West. Free admission. Call (847) 926-4300.

FILM

Genesee Theatre

203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. (847) 263-6300. www.geneseetheatre.com. Nov. 16, 8 p.m.: Screening of “Meet Me in St. Louis,” starring Judy Garland. Judy Garland expert John Fricke will speak at 7 p.m. and conduct a question-and-answer session following the film. $10 in advance; $13 at the door; $6/$9 students, seniors and military.

Turner Classic Movies Series

Film series featuring newly restored titles commemorating Universal Pictures’ 100th anniversary at local theaters including Lincolnshire 21, 300 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. Nov. 15, 7 p.m.: “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Tickets are available at the theater box office and at www.FathomEvents.com.

Vernon Area Public Library

300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. Nov. 16, 2 p.m.: Screening of the ballet documentary “First Position.” Dec. 7, 2 p.m.: “Hope Springs,” rated PG-13. Dec. 15, 2 p.m.: “The Bourne Legacy,” rated PG-13. Dec. 28, 2 p.m.: “The Last of the Mohicans,” rated R.

ORGANIZATIONS

Northwest Suburban Quilters Guild

Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Concorde Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Quilt artist Rachel Wetzler presents “That’s My Story.” $7 nonmembers. Visit www.nsqg.net.

Shutter Bugs Camera Club

Meeting from 7-8:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month, except December, at Volo Bog, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, west of Highway 12 between State Routes 120 and 134, Ingleside. Meetings include how-to workshops, members’ photos and competitions. Ages 13 to adult are welcome. Upcoming meetings are Nov. 21, Jan. 16 and Feb. 20. Visit www.shutterbugsofvolobog.org.

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Academy @ Citadel Theatre

Offering “A Taste of Stage Performance,” free acting workshops for ages 6-14, Nov. 17 in Highland Park and Vernon Hills. Topics include acting, musical theater, comedy and more. Reservations required; call (847) 735-8554, ext. 2.

Vernon Area Public Library

300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m.: Writer’s Support Group, open to aspiring novelists, poets, essayists, journalists and others.

ET CETERA

Genesee Theatre

203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. (847) 263-6300. www.geneseetheatre.com. For tickets, call (800) 982-2787 or see www.ticketmaster.com. Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m.: Buddy Valstro: The Cake Boss Homemade for the Holidays Tour. Tickets are $35.75 and $45.75. VIP tickets, $85, include a post-show meet and greet.

MUSEUMS

Lake County Discovery Museum

Located in the Lakewood Forest Preserve, Route 176, west of Fairfield Road, near Wauconda. (847) 968-3400. www.LCFPD.org. Hours are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; and 1-4:30 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $6; $3 for senior citizens; $2.50 for children ages 4-17; free for children 3 and younger. Through Feb. 24: “Dickens: 200 Years of Celebrity,” an exhibit featuring the legendary author and his beloved characters, Ebenezer Scrooge, Oliver Twist, Tiny Tim and others. Hundreds of objects and documents from the private collection of Highland Park resident Michael A. Weinberg, together with a rare collection of first editions of Dickens’ most famous works, tell the story of how Charles Dickens and his characters became enduring cultural icons. “A Dickens Christmas,” a special extra exhibit, opens Nov. 17.

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