Arts and entertainment calendar for Nov. 1

Updated: November 6, 2012 12:03PM

STAGE

“Dreamgirls”

The rags-to-riches story of a female 1960s Motown group plays through Nov. 4 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday; and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday. $41-$49, 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.

“Fugitive Songs”

Musicals in Concert Series, Nov. 2-11 at The Music Theatre Company, 1850 Green Bay Road, Highland Park. Performances at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $35. Call (847) 579-4900 or visit www.themusictheatrecompany.org.

“Into the Woods”

At 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2-3 in the Vernon Hills High School auditoriumm 145 N. Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. $4. Call (847) 932-2283.

“Les Liaisons Dangereuses”

Performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9-10 and 15-17 and 2 p.m. Nov. 11 at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $10; $8 seniors. Call (847) 543-2567 or e-mail crich@clcillinois.edu.

“My One and Only”

Nov. 7-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.

“Soul Sisters”

Through Nov. 11 at Clockwise Theatre, 221 N. Genesee St., Waukegan, at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. $20 general admission. Call (800) 838-3006 or visit www.clockwisetheatre.org.

“The 39 Steps”

One of Broadway’s longest-running comedy thrillers, Alfred Hitchcok’s “The 39 Steps” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at the College of Lake County’s James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $25-$35; $24-$34 seniors; $15 teens. Visit www.clcillinois.edu/tickets or call (847) 543-2300.

CLASSICAL

Chicago Master Singers

Performing with the Ars Viva Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 and 7 p.m. Nov. 11 at Divine Word Chapel, 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny. Program includes works by Beethoven, Vaughan Williams and Holst. $18-$48. Visit www.chicagomastersingers.org.

College of Lake County

19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. www.clcillinois.edu/tickets. (847) 543-2300. Nov. 10, 7 p.m.: Mélodies Françaises, an evening of French music by Fauré, Debussy, Gounod, Hann, Massenet and others, performed by Susana Velasco, soprano, and Stephen Boi, piano, in Room D100. Free.

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. Nov. 11: Ars Antigua with David Schrader.

Midwest Young Artists Center

878 Lyster Road, Highwood. (847) 926-9898. www.mya.org. Nov. 4, 2:30 p.m.: Midwest Young Artists chamber music recital at the MYA Center, Highwood. Free. Nov. 10, 8 a.m.: Clarinet performance class with Chicago Symphony Orchestra clarinetist John Yeh at the MYA Center, Highwood. Free.

Prima Trio

In concert at 3 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Orlin Trapp Auditorium at Waukegan High School, 2325 Brookside Ave., Waukegan. $30. Call (847) 244-7465 or visit www.lakecountyconcerts.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. 8: Trapt. $15 in advance; $18 at the door. Nov. 16, 7 p.m.: Lit. $20 in advance; $22 at the door. Nov. 21: Modern Day Romeos. Nov. 24: Hairbangers Ball.

Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band

Buffalo Grove Symphonic and Jazz Bands present “Big Band Classics” at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at Libertyville High School, 708 W. Park Ave., Libertyville. Tickets in advance are $10; $8 seniors and students, available at Buffalo Grove Village Hall. Tickets at the door are $12.

College of Lake County

James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. www.clcillinois.edu/tickets. (847) 543-2300. Nov. 2, 8 p.m.: Katie Armiger Trio (country). $20-$25; $19-$24 seniors; $15 teens. Nov. 5, 7 p.m. : The Midway Ramblers Cajun Band perform in Room C005. Free. Nov. 10, 8 p.m.: “Stormy Weather: The Lena Horne Project,” starring Mary Wilson of The Supremes. $27-$38; $26-$37 seniors; $15 teens.

Cubby Bear North

21661 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. (847) 541-4700. www.cubbynorth.com. Music at 10 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Nov. 2: Samadhi Vibe, $5. Nov. 3: Pat McCurdy, $6. Nov. 9: Supernaut, $5. Nov. 10: Wild Child, $5. 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.

Genesee Theatre

203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. (847) 263-6300. www.geneseetheatre.com. For tickets, call (800) 982-2787 or see www.ticketmaster.com. Nov. 2, 8 p.m.: A cappella group Straight No Chaser — “#SNCLIVE Tour.” $29.50-$49.50. 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. 4: No event planned. Nov. 11: Open Stage, hosted by Scott Engstrom. Nov. 18: Concert Stage features Sons of the Never Wrong. Opening performer Carolyn Meadows. Nov. 25: Song Circle.

Midwest Young Artists Center

878 Lyster Road, Highwood. (847) 926-9898. www.mya.org. Nov. 3, 7 p.m.: Midwest Young Artists Jazz Combo performance at Pete Miller’s Steakhouse, Evanston. Free.

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. Nov. 10: Johnsmith.

Adlai Stevenson High School Performing Arts Center

1 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire. (847) 415-4121. www.d125.org. Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.: Gentlemen of Leisure Motown revue. $15.

Viper Alley

275 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. www.viper-alley.com. (866) 463-3401. Shows are for ages 18-plus, unless noted otherwise. Nov. 2, 7 p.m., and Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.: Grammy Award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell sings classic pop standards. $20-$50. Nov. 12, 7:15 p.m.: Matisyahu performs an all-ages concert (reggae/alternative rock). $30-$50. Nov. 21, 9 p.m.: Saliva. Standing room tickets $15 and $20. Nov. 30, 8 p.m.: American English (Beatles tribute). $10-$25. Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.: Jazz guitarist and songwriter John Pizzarelli. $20-$55. 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. Through Nov. 10: “Voices and Visions: Standing on the Bridge between Health and Disease,” the third annual exhibit in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 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 Nov. 4: The 32nd annual Recent Works Juried Exhibit, featuring 58 pieces in various media, created by artists who live or work in Lake County.

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. Through Nov. 2: “Art is ... Eclectic!” The exhibit features sculpture by Pat Armato, photography by Jerry Block, pastels by Wendy Chaney, jewelry by Robin Mueller, oil paintings by Doris Volpe and watercolors by Ken Von Kluck. Nov. 16-Jan. 4: “Art is ... for Gifting.” Opening reception from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 16.

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 Nov. 4: “The Farm: Images from the Heartland 2012,” works by 49 finalists in the Lake County Heritage Farm Foundation’s farm art competition. Visit www.lchff.org.

Re-invent Gallery

202 E. Wisconsin Ave., Lake Forest. www.reinventlf.com. (224) 544-5961. Through Nov. 10: “Coveted & The Others,” works by photographer Kerri Sherman and multi-media artist Camille Iemmolo.

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.

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

Cook Park Library

413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. (847) 362-2330. www.cooklib.org. Nov. 2, 2 p.m.: Discussion of Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer.

National Novel Writing Month

Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, hosts events in conjunction with the annual international fiction-writing extravaganza that encourages writers to create a novel in 30 days. Aspiring authors from grade 3 to adult are welcome to participate. Nov. 1, 6:30 p.m.: Kick-off meeting and sign-up, plus “Ten Things You Need to Know Before You Write a Novel.” Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m.: Mid-way party and mentoring by children’s writers Suzanne Slade and Allan Woodrow. Nov. 26, 6 p.m.: “Write-in: Hurry Up and Finish!” Dec. 1, 1 p.m.: “Thank Goodness It’s Over Party!” Events are free; registration recommended. Call (224) 543-1485 or visit http://bit.ly/nano2012.

Ryerson Woods

Riverwoods Road, between Deerfield Road and Route 22, Deerfield. (847) 968-3321. www.ryersonwoods.org. Friends of Ryerson Woods sponsor Ryerson Reads, a book discussion series focused on environmental literary classics. Book talks are held from 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays in Brushwood, the historic home at Ryerson Woods, and are led by Ben Goluboff, professor of English at Lake Forest College. Fee per discussion is $15; $10 for Friends of Ryerson Woods members. Nov. 14: DIRT: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth by William Bryant Logan.

Vernon Area Public Library

300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. Nov. 2, 11:30 a.m.: Luncheon with Jennifer Chiaverini, author of The Giving Quilt. Free for Vernon Area Library cardholders, $10 for non-cardholders. Books are available for purchase and signing, courtesy of Lake Forest Book Store. Registration required. Nov. 8, 10 a.m.: Discussion of In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson. 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.

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. Nov. 10: EcoMind: Changing the Way We Think, to Create the World We Want by Frances Moore Lappe. Dec. 8: A Sand County Almanac and Sketches Here and There by Aldo Leopold. Jan. 12 and Feb. 9: Westward I Go Free: Tracing Thoreau’s Last Journey by Corinne Hosfeld Smith.

CHILD’S PLAY

The Art Center Highland Park

1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. (847) 432-1888. www.theartcenterhp.org. Nov. 6 and 13, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.: “Thanksgiving Time,” a holiday art class for ages 4-6 and 7-9. Projects include turkey bowls, turkey centerpieces and cornucopias.

“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. 10, 11 a.m.: Arts Power National Touring Company presents “Harry the Dirty Dog.” Nov. 15, 7 p.m.: Margaret Peterson Haddix discusses and signs her new books, Caught and The Always War. For grades 4 and up. Nov. 24, 2 p.m.: Family movie, “Brave,” rated PG.

“Willy Wonka Jr.”

Presented by Spotlight Youth Theater through Nov. 4 at the Christian Arts Auditorium, 2500 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion. $9-$12 in advance; $11-$14 at the door. Call (847) 516-2298 or visit www.spotlight.org.

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.

Improv Playhouse

735 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. (847) 968-4529. www.improvplayhouse.com. Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.: A night of comedy and political satire, featuring Bill Clinton impersonator Dale Leigh, improv comedy team Power Pop Culture Radio, Dobie Maxwell and others. $10; $7 seniors, students and military; $15/$10 for both shows.

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. 5, 12 and 19: Basic swing, 7-8 p.m., $10 per person, per session; intermediate swing, 8-9 p.m., $10 per person, per session.

Dress Up & Dance!

34121 N. US Highway 45, Grayslake. (847) 543-4563. www.dress-dance.com. Nov. 2, 7-11 p.m.: Line Dance Party, $10. Nov. 3: West Coast Swing lesson, 8 p.m.; open dancing, 9-11 p.m. $15 per person; $25 couple. Nov. 4: Ballroom/Latin dance lesson, 4 p.m.; open dance, 5-7 p.m. $15 per person; $25 couple. Nov. 6, 7 p.m.: Waltz lesson. Nov. 8, 15 and 29, 6:30-10:30 p.m.: Country Meets Ballroom open dance, $10. Nov. 9: Argentine Tango beginner lesson at 8 p.m.; open dance, all styles, 9-11 p.m. $15 per person; $25 couple. Nov. 10, 7-11 p.m.: Wild Wild Western Bash, open dance and line dance. $15 per person; $25 couple. Nov. 11, 18 and 25: Ballroom/Latin dance lesson at 4 p.m.; open dance 5-7 p.m. $15 per person; $25 couple. Nov. 13, 7-8:30 p.m.: East Coast Swing lesson, $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. 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.

FILM

College of Lake County

James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. www.clcillinois.edu/tickets. (847) 543-2300. Nov. 9, 7 p.m.: Screening of “A Prophet” (France, 2009) in Room A162. Free.

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.”

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 7-9 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 meeting is Nov. 21. Visit www.shutterbugsofvolobog.org.

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Lake County Art League

Offering an oil painting workshop conducted by Door County artist Bonnie Paruch from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 2-3 at State Bank of the Lakes, 1906 Holian Drive, Spring Grove. Fee is $135; $110 for LCAL members. For information, call (847) 223-1317.

Upper Midwest Autoharp Society

Autoharp skills workshop by Rick Fitzgerald, 3-6 p.m. Nov. 10 at Stained Glass Coffee House, 225 Wilmot Road, Deerfield. Open to all skill levels, but geared to beginners and intermediate players. Evening concert follows. $15. Call (847) 945-0176.

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. Nov. 4, 3 p.m.: Theresa Caputo, psychic medium and star of the TLC show, “Long Island Medium,” will give interactive readings to audience members throughout the show and will also share personal stories about her life and her unique gifts. $39.75, $49.75, $59.75. 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, 2012: “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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