Arts and entertainment calendar for Dec. 6

Updated: December 4, 2012 11:41AM

HOLIDAY

Madrigal Dessert

Presented by Vernon Hills High School Chamber Choir at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Sullivan Community Center, 299 Danbury Drive, Vernon Hills. The choir performs Renaissance-era madrigals, motets and part-songs, as well as familiar holiday carols. $12. Reservations required by Dec. 7. Visit www.vhhscougars.org/madrigaldessert.

“Miracle on 34th Street”

Presented by CenterStage in Lake Forest at 7:30 p.m . Dec. 7-8 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.

“White Christmas”

Jr. Encore Theatre presents Irving Berlin’s musical at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and 16, and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at The Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. $12. Call (847) 708-8880 or visit www.encoretheatre.net.

“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.

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.

“Away in a Manger”

Chicago Master Singers present music of the Christmas season with the Ars Viva String Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Divine Word Chapel, 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny. $28-$48; $18-$48 youth. Visit www.chicagomastersingers.org.

Melodeers Holiday Show

The Melodeers, a champion women’s a cappella chorus, performs traditional and contemporary holiday tunes at 2 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Adlai Stevenson High School Performing Arts Center, 1 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire. $15. For tickets, visit www.melodeers.com.

“A Christmas Fantasy”

The Illinois Brass Band performs traditional carols, holiday classics and jazzy updates of Christmas favorites at 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach. $10; $5 ages 18 and under. Tickets available at the door; reservations are not required. For information, visit www.illinoisbrassband.org.

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.

“The Light Has Come”

The FullScore Chamber Orchestra presents its traditional holiday concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 6401 Gages Lake Road, Gurnee, and 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at Grace Missionary Church in Zion. $10; free for children 12 and under. Call (847) 404-7921 or visit www.fullscore.org.

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, through Dec. 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.

Christmas Train Run

Presented by the North Central O Gaugers Model Railroad Club, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8 and 1-4 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Call (847) 918-3247 for information.

Open House with Santa

Held 6:30-9 p.m. Dec. 14 at Cuneo Mansion and Gardens, 1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. Featuring guided tours of the mansion, a craft station and coloring contest for children, homemade wreath contest, a visit with Santa Claus and his elves in the Great Hall, a raffle and refreshments. $5 per person, free for children under 3; plus admission to holiday light show ($10 per car). Cash only at the door. Visit www.cuneomansion.org.

Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Show

Through Dec. 31 at Cuneo Mansion and Gardens, 1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, a drive-through tour of the estate’s 97 acres decorated in brightly lit holiday figures. Hours are 6-10 p.m. Monday-Sunday. Closed Dec. 24-25. Visitors can enhance their experience by tuning into local radio station 107.1 FM for a dual music and visual experience. $5 per car Monday-Thursday; $10 per car Friday-Sunday. Visit www.cuneomansion.org.

Chicago Botanic Garden

1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. (847) 835-8215. www.chicagobotanic.org. Dec. 8, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.: Hot Chocolate with Mrs. Claus. $17 in advance; $20 at the door; free for children 2 and under; standard parking fee of $20 applies. Dec. 9, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.: Hanukkah Concert in the Alsdorf Auditorium. $17 in advance; $20 at the door; free for children 2 and under; standard parking fee of $20 applies. Dec. 15-16, 8:30 a.m.: Breakfast with Santa. $33 adults; $27 children ages 3-12; free for children 2 and under. Dec. 22, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.: Christmas Brass Concert in the Alsdorf Auditorium. $17 in advance; $20 at the door; free for children 2 and under; standard parking fee of $20 applies.

“12 Gifts of Christmas”

Screened at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at Gurnee Cinemas 20, 6144 Grand Ave., Gurnee, and Lincolnshire 21, 300 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire, featuring storytellers, musicians and illusionist Harris III demonstrating the magic of Christmas. Tickets available at theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com.

STAGE

“Little Women”

Presented through Dec. 30 at Citadel Theatre, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. Performances at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sundays; Wednesday matinee at 1 p.m. Dec. 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.

Musicals in Concert Series

Featuring “Lucky Stiff,” through Dec. 9 at The Music Theatre Company, 1850 Green Bay Road, Highland Park. Performances at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $35. Visit www.themusictheatrecompany.org or call (847) 579-4900.

“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.

CLASSICAL

College of Lake County

James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. www.clcillinois.edu/tickets. (847) 543-2300. Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m.: The Concert Band, directed by John Mose, will perform works by Vaughan Williams, Tchaikovsky and others. $6; $5 seniors.

Early Music at the Byron Colby Barn

Located at Prairie Crossing, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake. All concerts are at 4 p.m. Sundays. $18 at the door; cash or check only. For information, call (847) 543-1202. Dec. 16: Gaudete Brass Ensemble.

Highland Park Strings

Presenting “Two Shades of Gray,” with soloists Erika Gray, violin, and Johannes Gray, cello, at 3 p.m. Dec. 16 at Elm Place School, 2031 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Program includes works by Handel, Mozart and Tchaikovsky. Admission is free. Visit www.hpstrings.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. Dec. 8: 16 Candles (‘80s pop). Dec. 15: dot dot dot. Dec. 22: Your Villain My Hero. Dec. 27: Buckcherry. Dec. 29: Mike and Joe.

Cubby Bear North

21661 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. (847) 541-4700. www.cubbynorth.com. Music at 10 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Dec. 7: Trash Martini, $6. Dec. 8: Partyhardigans, $5. Dec. 14: Gina Glocksen Band, $5. Dec. 15: ARRA, $7. Dec. 21: Darmata, $5. Dec. 22: Samadhi Vibe, $5. Dec. 28: Stache, $5. Dec. 29: Rod Tuffcurls & the Bench Press, $6. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve with Lucky Boys Confusion. 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. 29, 8 p.m.: Styx. $58 and $83. 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. Dec. 9: Open Stage, hosted by Scott Engstrom. Dec. 16: Concert Stage features Small Potatoes, the Chicago-based folk duo of Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso. Jerry Thiel opens. Dec. 23: Song Circle.

Stained Glass Coffeehouse

Featuring live music at the Congregational Church of Deerfield, 225 Wilmot Road. Performances begin at 7 p.m. $15 donation; proceeds benefit local and international charities. Visit www.stainedglasscoffeehouse.com. Dec. 15: Joe Jencks & Friends (Edie Carey and Heather Styka).

Viper Alley

275 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. www.viper-alley.com. (866) 463-3401. Shows are for ages 18-plus, unless noted otherwise. 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

David Adler Music and Arts Center

1700 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. (847) 367-0707. www.adlercenter.org. Gallery hours 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Dec. 7-21: Copper etchings and watercolors by Robert Klunk. Opening reception 7-9 p.m. Dec. 7.

The Art Center Highland Park

1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. (847) 432-1888. www.theartcenterhp.org. Through 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.

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.

Deer Path Art League & Gallery

Located in the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. (847) 234-3743. www.deerpathartleague.org. Through Jan. 4: “Art is ... for Gifting.”

Jack Benny Center for the Arts

Located in Bowen Park, 39 Jack Benny Drive, Waukegan. (847) 360-4741. Hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays; and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. The center will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 29 and 31, and Jan. 5. Through Jan. 4: Holiday Plein Air Art Show and Sale, sponsored by the Lake County Art League and Lake County Arts Magazine. The show features oil, watercolor and acrylic paintings and photographs by 11 artists from Lake, McHenry and Cook counties. Artists’ reception will be held 1-4 p.m. Dec. 8. A plein air painting demonstration will be offered during the reception.

North Shore Art League

Hosting its sixth annual “inchworks” fine arts show through Jan. 15 at the Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka. The show features 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. Through Dec. 8: “Lost and Found: Industrial Sculptures and Photographic Studies,” works by Steven Gallagher and Jason Bennett Harris.

Undercroft Gallery

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.

BOOKS & POETRY

Fremont Public Library

1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. (847) 566-8702. Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Dec. 9, 1-4:30 p.m.: Friends of the Fremont Public Library used book sale. Also includes CDs, DVDs, videos and more.

Vernon Area Public Library

300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. 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”

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

“The Velveteen Rabbit”

Presented by Kirk Players at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 8-9, 15-16 and 22-23 at the Cuneo Mansion, 1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. $7; $5 children 12 and under. Call (847) 521-6192 or visit www.kirkplayers.org.

COMEDY

College of Lake County

19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Dec. 8, 7 p.m.: “Get Ya’ Laugh On” will be presented in the C Wing Auditorium, featuring “Bruh-Man,” “B-Cole” and “Sonya D.” $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Call (847) 543-2300 or visit www.givebackcomedytour.com.

DANCE

Dress Up & Dance!

34121 N. US Highway 45, Grayslake. (847) 543-4563. www.dress-dance.com. Dec. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 6:30-10:30 p.m.: Country Meets Ballroom open dance, $10. Dec. 7, 28 and 29, 7-11 p.m.: Family Karaoke & Dance Night, $5 per guest. Dec. 8: West Coast Swing; lesson at 8 p.m., open dance 9-11 p.m. $10 in advance; $15 at the door; $25 per couple. Dec. 9, 23 and 30, 4-6 p.m.: Open dance, $5. Dec. 11, 7-8:30 p.m.: East Coast Swing lesson, $10. Registration required. Dec. 18, 7-8:30 p.m.: Rumba lesson, $10. Registration required. Dec. 21, 7-11 p.m.: Family Christmas Carols & Karaoke, $5 per guest. Dec. 22: Salsa Time and Wear All Red Party. Lesson at 8 p.m., open dance 9-11 p.m. $10 in advance; $15 at the door; $25 per couple. 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. Jan. 19: 4-count hustle. Feb. 16: Waltz. March 16: Cha-cha. April 20: Fox trot. May 18: Rumba.

FILM

Vernon Area Public Library

300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. 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

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 Jan. 16 and Feb. 20. Visit www.shutterbugsofvolobog.org.

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

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.

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