Deerfield and Highland Park entertainment calendar of events for the week beginning Dec. 4:
Ceramic Saturday
Stop by Jewett Park Community Center from 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 6 for Richard Cohen’s Ceramic Workshop – Holiday Special. Parents and children are welcomed to participate in the class together. This event is $35 per person and geared toward adults and children ages 6 and older. Jewett Park Community Center is at 836 Jewett Park Drive in Deerfield. For details, call 847-945-0650.
Highwood lights up
Part of a yearly array of events called “Celebrate Highwood,” the town will host its first tree-lighting ceremony beginning at 3 p.m. on Dec. 6. Plenty of activities will be on hand, including making s’mores, taking pictures with Santa Claus and holiday caroling. The official lighting will begin at 4:30 p.m. For details, call 847-432-6000 or visit celebratehighwood.com.
Holiday hymns
Now in its 36th year, the Highland Park Strings, along with the Lincoln Trio, will perform a holiday concert at 3 p.m. on Dec. 7. The show takes place at Highland Park High School and is free. Highland Park High School is located at 433 Vine Ave. For details, call 847-831-3622.
Seasonal show
Students of the Irina Makkai Classical Ballet and Dance School will perform the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” at 4 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 7. Admission is $20. The performance will take place at Elm Place Middle School in Highland Park, 2031 Sheridan Rd. For tickets, visit balletmakkai.com or call 847-433-1449.
