(June 22, 2008) Are you a musician looking for opportunities to keep your classical or jazz music skills polished until "the season" begins again in September? Try "Summer Music at Trinity", one of the only such off-season opportunities in the area. Play standard orchestral or jazz literature under the direction of a dynamic young conductor (Dr. R. Christopher Teichler) at Trinity International University in Deerfield. The classical and jazz ensembles will present a combined concert performance on Friday August 01, 2008. For more information or to register please call 847-317-8021 or click HERE.

(June 18, 2008) Don't miss the Mary Poppins Movie Sing-along at the Wilmette Theatre on Sunday June 22 at 11AM! This family-friendly event provides the opportunity to step beyond the "karaoke" level, and participate in a fun group sing-along (led by live musicians, along with the actors on the screen). This event repeats on Sunday July 27 and August 31. All tickets are $12. For more info or to purchase tickets, call the theatre office at 847-251-7424.

(June 16, 2008) Are you an "aspiring vocalist" aged 14-30? If so, then this is for YOU! Sign-up for the auditions to be held on Saturday June 28; those selected compete in their age group at the finals on Saturday July 12 at the "Scoopin' Genesee" Festivities (Prizes still being finalized). For more information, call the Waukegan Park District's Cultural Arts Department at 847-360-4740 or click HERE.

(June 7, 2008) The Monday evening Carillon Concert Series begins June 09 at the Chicago Botanic Garden, located at the southern edge of Lake County. Bell tower tours begin at 5:30PM, concerts begin at 7PM. The concerts are free, as is admission to the Garden (though a parking fee may apply for non-members). Stroll the Garden, or bring a picnic dinner to enjoy on the lawn by McGinley Pavilion while listening to carillonneurs from around the world performing on the 48-bell, 4-octave carillon.

(June 03, 2008) The 2008 Dandelion Wine Fine Arts Festival celebrates art, music, drama, and dance through art demonstrations, an open microphone program, musicians, dance demonstrations, theatre workshops, and storytellers. Held at Bowen Park in Waukegan [Map], the festival is Saturday June 07 from 10AM - 4PM. Admission is free. For more information, call the Waukegan Park District at 847-360-4740 or click HERE (article).

(May 25, 2008) Ravinia Festival 2008 begins its season with a Latin Dance Night (with a dance floor on the lawn) featuring Miami-based Tiempo Libre, the Luna Negra Dance Theatre, and the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, on Friday May 31 at 7:30pm. By mid-June, there will be a major concert or dance performance virtually every night throughout the summer until Labor Day. Enjoy world-class talent from the convenience of a local venue in an informal atmosphere, and enjoy a picnic dinner before each performance. More...

(May 18, 2008) PM&L Theatre in Antioch presents the musical Brigadoon, the fifth show in the group's 47th season. Shows begin on Friday May 23 and run for three consecutive weekends. For more information, call the PM&L Box Office at 847-395-3055 or click HERE.

(May 07. 2008) "Ease On Down The Road" is the theme of Waukegan Township's 4th Annual Musical Revue, a fundraiser to aid Staben Center and Staben House, transitional centers for the homeless in the Waukegan Area. Talented performers from all over Lake County IL will join to sing and dance for your pleasure at the Waukegan HS Auditorium on Saturday May 10 at 7PM, with something for everyone: Broadway, Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, Country, Gospel, Latino, and Soul. For more info, call Dianne at 847-274-3274.

(May 05, 2008) VHHS Music Wins State! Congratulations to the Vernon Hills High School Music Department, which was awarded its second consecutive IHSA State Championship! Determined by scores from two competitions - the Solo and Ensemble Contest in March and the Band, Choir & Orchestra Contest in April, VHHS had a total of 966 points in Class A competition, (111 points ahead of second place), setting a new record for VHHS.

(May 03, 2008) The Lake County location of Christian Youth Theatre (CYT) presents a fully staged, ASCAP award-winning contemporary version of Alice in Wonderland, based on works by Lewis Carroll. Performances will be held at the Christian Arts Auditorium in Zion IL [Map] on the weekends of May 9-11 and May 16-18. Tickets are available online (secure ordering), at the box office and at the door. Operating as a non-profit, CYT has grown to be the largest youth-oriented theater-arts education program in the nation, and offers programs in several area locations [About CYT]. For more info, call the Box Office at 847-516-2298.

(April 28, 2008) Nearly 60 College of Lake County (CLC) students and community members will share their artistic talents in the college's 10th Annual “Fear No Art” on May 02 - 04. Audiences will be treated to a jam-packed entertainment event featuring guitar-playing singer-songwriters, urban break dancers, talented vocalists, soulful performance poets, multimedia artwork, modern dancers and much more! This dynamic event takes place at the CLC Grayslake Campus, in the Studio Theatre of the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts (Campus Map). Tickets online or at the Box Office. Press Release.

(April 22, 2008) Come and celebrate National Dance Week at the Chiwaukee Dance Festival, with a special pair of performances at the historic Genesee Theatre in downtown Waukegan. On Saturday Apr 26, a Gala Performance will feature selections by the Milwaukee Ballet, the Joffrey Ballet, Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago and more. Sunday Apr 27 features "The Best of the Midwest Showcase", with the best college and amateur dance companies from throughout the midwest. The Festival is produced by Dancenter North in Libertyville. Event Flyer / Genesee Theatre.

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