Arts and entertainment calendar for Dec. 20

Updated: May 13, 2013 5:46PM

HOLIDAY

Holiday Music Series

Held 5-7 p.m. Dec. 20-22 in the Special Events Tent at Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods (Deerfield). Sunday afternoon, Dec. 23, features a family sing-along with holiday music, cookies and hot chocolate. Call (847) 945-0235 or visit www.orphansofthestorm.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.

Christmas Brass Concert

Presented at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Dec. 22 in the Alsdorf Auditorium at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. $17 in advance; $20 at the door; standard parking fee of $20 applies. Call (847) 835-8215 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org.

“Reason for the Season”

A free family-oriented program of holiday music and dance will be presented at 6 p.m. Dec. 21 at Northern Lake YMCA, 2000 Western Ave., Waukegan. The event includes refreshments, arts and crafts, and games. Visit www.ymcalakecounty.org.

“The Polar Express”

The G-rated movie will be shown at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 27 at the Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Free.

STAGE

“Cars and Quinceañeras”

Presented Jan. 25-Feb. 17 at Clockwise Theatre, 221 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Curtain at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. $20. Call (847) 775-1500 or visit www.clockwisetheatre.

“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; Saturday matinee at 1 p.m. Dec. 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.

CLASSICAL

Early Music at the Byron Colby Barn

Located at Prairie Crossing, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake. All concerts are at 4 p.m. Sundays, unless noted otherwise. $18 at the door; cash or check only. For information, call (847) 543-1202. Jan. 13: Wayward Sisters. Jan. 27, 7 p.m.: Metropolis Quartet.

Lake Forest Symphony

Performing at the College of Lake County’s James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. All concerts begin at 8 p.m.; pre-concert talks by musicologist Jim Kendros at 7 p.m. $32-$54, with discounts for seniors and students. Call (847) 543-2300 or visit www.lakeforestsymphony.org. Jan. 25-26: “Sizzling Strings.” The program includes Barber’s “Adagio for Strings,” as well as works by Grieg, Borodin and Stravinsky.

Midwest Young Artists Center

878 Lyster Road, Highwood. (847) 926-9898. www.mya.org. Dec. 22, 7 p.m.: MYA faculty member and cellist Amanda Dennis plays selections from Bach, Beethoven and Brahms. $5 donation suggested.

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. 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. 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. 23: Song Circle.

Madame ZuZu’s Teahouse

682 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park. (847) 926-7434. www.madamezuzus.com. Dec. 22, 8:30 p.m.: Matthew Ferris: An acoustic evening with Matt Loewenstein.

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. Jan. 12: Maxwell Street Klezmer Quartet.

“Swingin’ the Benny Goodman Songbook”

Cabaret-style performance by vocalist Terry Blaine and pianist Mark Shane, 8 p.m. Jan. 11 at the College of Lake County’s James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $30; $29 seniors; $15 teens. Visit www.clcillinois.edu/tickets or call (847) 543-2300.

Vernon Area Public Library

300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. Jan. 6, 2 p.m.: “An Afternoon of Jazz Standards,” performed by Petra van Nuis and Andy Brown.

Viper Alley

275 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. www.viper-alley.com. (866) 463-3401. Shows are for ages 18-plus, unless noted otherwise. Dec. 31, 9 p.m.: New Year’s Eve with The Prince Experience plus A Thousand Julys. $25-$85. All tickets include a champagne toast at midnight and party favors. Age 21 and over event. 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. March 15, 9 p.m.: The Ides of March. $25-$30.

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. Through Dec. 21: Copper etchings and watercolors by Robert Klunk.

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. Jan. 11-26: “In View: Member & Faculty Showcase,” the annual exhibition of works by the teachers, students and members of The Art Center – Highland Park; and “Art is Alive in Highland Park,” works by the finalists and winners of the annual art contest open to Highland Park elementary, middle and high school students and Highland Park resident adults. Opening reception for both exhibits, 6:30-9 p.m. Jan. 11.

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.

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.

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.

AUDITIONS & OPPORTUNITIES

Call for artists

Amdur Productions, an art festival production company, has issued its annual call for artists. Artists can apply online at www.amdurproductions.com. All applications must be received by midnight Jan. 11; late applications will be accepted through Jan. 18 for an additional processing fee. Festivals include: Barrington Art Festival, May 25-26; Promenade of Art Arlington Heights, June 8-9; The Art Center’s Festival of Fine Craft, Highland Park, June 22-23; Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival, Glencoe, July 5-7; Buffalo Grove Invitational Art Festival, July 13-14; North Shore Festival of Art, Skokie, July 27-28; Glencoe Festival of Art, Aug. 3-4; Art at the Glen Town Center, Glenview, Aug. 10-11; Lincolnshire Art Festival, Aug. 17-18; Port Clinton Art Festival, Highland Park, Aug. 24-25; Downtown Downers Grove Art Festival, Sept. 7-8; Highwood Last Call Starving Artist Art Fair, Sept. 21-22; The Inside Show, Highland Park, Nov. 22-24.

Deer Path Art League

Call for artists for Art Fair on the Square, a juried fine art festival to be held Sept. 1-2 at Market Square, Lake Forest. Monetary awards are presented in each of the 16 media categories, and two memorial awards, one for photography and one for abstract art, will also be presented. Application fee $35. Application deadline Feb. 28. For details, artist’s prospectus, and to apply, visit www.zapplication.org.

BOOKS & POETRY

Vernon Area Public Library

300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. Jan. 10, 10 a.m.: Discussion of To the End of the Land by David Grossman. Jan. 15, 7 p.m.: Novel Night book discussion of Rules of Civility by Amor Towles. Jan. 27, 2-3 p.m.: Author and Holocaust survivor Estelle Glaser Laughlin discusses and signs her book.

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. 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 Jan. 5 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.

“Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries”

Presented at noon and 3 p.m. March 9 at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $20, $30, $45 and $65. For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or call (800) 982-2787. For information, visit www.geneseetheatre.com.

“The Velveteen Rabbit”

Presented by Kirk Players at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 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.

DANCE

BallroomChicago. com

Pre New Year’s Dance, 8-11 p.m. Dec. 29 at Lodge Hall, 1799 Green Bay Road, Highland Park. $10 per person. Free mini lesson, 7:15-7:45 p.m. (with paid admission). Call (847) 579-9361 or visit www.ballroomchicago.com.

BallroomChicago dance classes

Held at Lodge Hall, 1799 Green Bay Road, Highland Park. For information, call (847) 757-2227 or visit www.ballroomchicago.com. Jan. 7, 14 and 21: Basic foxtrot, 7-8 p.m., $10 per person, per session; intermediate foxtrot, 8-9 p.m., $10 per person, per session. Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25: Nightclub 2-step, 7-8 p.m., $10 per person, per session; Hustle, 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. Dec. 20 and 27 and Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 6:30-10:30 p.m.: Country Meets Ballroom open dance, $10. 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. 23 and 30, 4-6 p.m.: Open dance, $5. Dec. 28 and 29, 7-11 p.m.: Family Karaoke & Dance Night, $5 per guest. Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.: New Year’s Eve Celebration, $25. Jan. 5: West Coast Swing lesson, 8 p.m.; open dance, 7-11 p.m. Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 4-6 p.m.: Ballroom lesson. Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29, 7-9 p.m.: Ballroom lesson. Jan. 12: American tango lesson, 8 p.m.; open dance, 7-11 p.m. Jan. 19, 7-11 p.m.: Hollywood Party — dress up as a celebrity. Jan. 26: East Coast Swing lesson, 8 p.m.; open dance, 7-11 p.m.

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.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

WinterFest

Held noon-4 p.m. Jan. 13 at Volo Bog, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, west of Highway 12 between State Routes 120 and 134, Ingleside. Featuring live music, children’s nature crafts, hikes and a Nature Poetry & Story Slam. Weather permitting, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snow sculptures will be included. Suggested donation $5; $2 children. Call (815) 344-1294.

FILM

Grayslake Area Public Library

100 Library Lane. (847) 223-5313. www.grayslake.info. Dec. 21, 6:30 p.m.: Friday Night Film Series & After-Hours Film Discussion features “Rebecca,” starring Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine.

Vernon Area Public Library

300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. Dec. 28, 2 p.m.: “The Last of the Mohicans,” rated R. Jan. 4, 1:30 p.m.: Classic Film Series features “Dr. Zhivago,” rated PG-13 and starring Omar Sharif and Julie Christie. Jan. 19, 2 p.m.: “To Rome with Love,” rated R. Jan. 25, 2 p.m.: Classic Film Series features “Wuthering Heights.”

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

Deer Path Art League

Located in the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. (847) 234-3743. www.deerpathartleague.org. Winter 2013 session starts in January, offering classes in weaving, drawing, oil painting, etching, printmaking, photography, pastels, watercolor and mixed media.

Highland Park Poetry

Offering poetry writing workshops at 7 p.m. Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 in a downtown Highland Park location convenient to Metra and parking. Cost is $75. To register, visit www.highlandparkpoetry.org.

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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