Things to do and see around Lake County.
ART
ANTIOCH FINE ARTS FOUNDATION GALLERY: 41380 Route 83. 847-395-2741. www.antiochfinearts.org. August featured artists are John Contois and Patty Rodgers.
ART CENTER HIGHLAND PARK: 1957 Sheridan Road. 847-432-1888.
BRUSHWOOD CENTER: Ryerson Woods, 21850 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. 847-968-3343; . “Regeneration: The Nature of Transformation” will be on display through Nov. 1. This exhibition brings together 13 artists and designers who explore the concept of regeneration in their work. See how their individual acts of transformation connect artwork and designed objects with Brushwood’s architecture, grounds, and natural surroundings.
DANDELION GALLERY: 109 S. Genesee St., Waukegan. 224-494-4804. .
DAVID ADLER MUSIC AND ARTS CENTER: 1700 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. 847-367-0707.
DEER PATH ART LEAGUE & GALLERY: 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. 847-234-3743. The exhibit titled “Portraiture” is on display through Sept. 11.
JACK BENNY CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Bowen Park, 39 Jack Benny Drive, Waukegan. 847-360-4740; www.waukeganparks.org.
LAKE COUNTY DISCOVERY MUSEUM: Lakewood Forest Preserve, Route 176 and Fairfield Road, near Wauconda. 847-968-3400. Exhibit titled “Growing up in Lake County: Exploring History through the Stories of Children” will be on display through Dec. 31. The exhibit shares the everyday and extraordinary stories of children who grew up in the county. Through real artifacts, historical accounts and hands-on experiences, children connect the stories of the past to their own lives in this new exhibition for families. “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Yards: Sports Photography of Walter Payton” will be on display through Dec. 31. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Bears Super Bowl victory with sports photography by some of the nation’s top photographers, featuring some of the best images of Payton on and off the field.
MEETING HOUSE: 977 Main St., Antioch. 847-395-4912. In commemoration of the end of the Civil War and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, the Lakes Region Historical Society is hosting the exhibit “Ladies Attire of the Civil War — A Nation Mourns” through Aug. 30. This is a private collection of ladies and girls Civil War gowns, bonnets, shoes and parasols. View up close, the textiles, construction and color of these 150-plus-year-old heirlooms. This is not a mourning exhibit and these gowns have not previously been seen in Antioch. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Admission is $7, parking behind the building is free. Tours are welcome and may be scheduled at additional times.
PATTY TURNER CENTER: 375 Elm St., Deerfield. 847-295-9662.
RE-INVENT GALLERY: 202 E. Wisconsin Ave., Lake Forest. 224-544-5961. The exhibit titled “Parts of Her Puzzle” by Chandrika Marla will be on display through Sept. 5. The paintings reflect the vibrant colors, soft-to-hard edges and complex layers of womanhood. Each painting is one piece of the universal puzzle. They can stand alone or be grouped to reveal connections between them.
ROBERT T. WRIGHT COMMUNITY GALLERY OF ART: College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. 847-543-2240; gallery.clcillinois.edu. “Terry Dixon: Lines, Patterns and Images” will be on display to Oct. 4. Dixon, a CLC full-time art professor, juxtaposes photographic images with acrylic paint, oil pastels and ink, creating works that are in between traditional studio techniques and digital media. Dixon’s techniques create surfaces that take on different depths so the viewer’s eye is drawn to many angles. Dixon’s artwork covers societal and political issues, African art and culture, abstract expressionism and jazz and electronic music. Opening reception will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 28 and will include live music and refreshments.
SIDECAR STUDIOS: Historic Karcher Lofts, 405 Washington St., Waukegan.
UNDERCROFT GALLERY: Lower level of Christ Episcopal Church, 410 N. Grand Ave., Waukegan. 847-662-7081.
WAUKEGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY: 128 N. County St. 847-623-2041. The Waukegan Public Library children’s learning exhibit, “Once Upon a Fairy Tale,” is the sixth year of rotating exhibits in the children’s department. It is funded exclusively by North Shore Gas, and features 2,200 square-feet of interactive learning centers right out of the pages of well-known fairytales. Hands-on elements will immerse children in fantasy stories and promote literacy by fostering a love of books, reading, and storytelling.
MEDLEY
LAKE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS: 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. main.nationalmssociety.org. MuckFest MS Chicago will be held Aug. 29. The 5K goes over mountains of mud and outrageous obstacles. The event is built for laughs, but it’s also on a serious mission — to support people living with multiple sclerosis and to find a cure. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the first wave/start time is at 9 a.m., and then every half-hour throughout the day. Cost is $105 on race day.
LAMBS FARM: I-94 and route 176, Libertyville. 847 990-3760. Farmyard open daily through Nov. 1. Meet Miss Wiggles, the 600-pound pig, and climb into the petting zoo with goats, sheep and lambs. Check out the llamas, alpacas, cows, horses, ducks and more. Enjoy a ride on the old-fashion carousel or the train. Then challenge friends and family to a round of mini golf. Farmyard memberships are available. Day passes for all activities available for $8 and $12 for children ages 2-12.
OLD MILL CREEK: 17000 Wadsworth Road. 847-623-7272. The Tempel Lipizzans will present a season of public exhibitions with matinee and evening performances. Performances are scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. on select Saturday evenings, and 1 to 3 p.m. on select Sundays and Wednesdays, through Sept. 12. In the first segment, the mares and foals are brought into the ring. The program follows the Tempel Lipizzans through varying stages of development and training. Following each performance, guests are invited to enjoy a self-guided tour through the stallion stable, visit the yearlings in the pasture, and ask questions of Tempel Lipizzan rider-trainers. Saturday evening performances are scheduled for Sept. 12. Matinee shows will be held on Aug. 30, Sept. 2 and 6. Tickets are $25, $20 for veterans, $15 for children under 15 in advance; $30 and $20, respectively, at the gate.
SCHLADER RECREATION CENTER: 2700 9th St., Winthrop Harbor. www.sseeo.org. The annual Celebration of Life Benefit 1K/5K/10K Walk/Run will be held Aug. 29. It is a family-oriented event featuring a timed and certified course through Winthrop Harbor and North Point Marina. Sponsoring the event is the Stroke Survivors Empowering Each Other (SSEEO) not-for-profit organization. SSEEO provides advocacy, support, education and resources for stroke survivors and their families. All proceeds will support those efforts. Check-in starts at 7:30 a.m. and the event begins at 9 a.m. There will also be K-9 dog demonstration, a performance by Razzle Dazzles, and an awards ceremony at 11:15 a.m. Cost is $20 for the 1 mile, $30 for the 5K, and $35 for the 10K in advance. Fees go up $5 the day of the event.
SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA: (847) 249-4636. The legendary collection of world-class coasters and fan favorites open through Nov. 1. Hurricane Harbor is open through Sept. 7. General admission is $66.99, $46.99 for children under 48 inches, and free for children 2 and under. Season pass is $71.99.
WAUKEGAN MAIN STREET: 214 Washington St. 847-623-6650. ArtWauk event will be the third Saturday of each month. All the local art galleries are open up and down Genesee Street. Stroll up and down the street and view the art in the galleries and talk to the artists in person while enjoying complimentary beverages. Enjoy dinner in one of multiple local restaurants. Many venues will also have local bands playing.
MUSEUMS
THE ANSEL B. COOK HOUSE AND VICTORIAN MUSEUM: Milwaukee Avenue, between Cook Avenue and Church Street, Libertyville. 847-362-2330 or libertyvillemundeleinhistoricalsociety.com. The house was built in 1878 by its namesake on the site of the first permanent dwelling in Libertyville. In 2001, the Home was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Due to the 1921 facade reconstruction, it is listed as Cook Memorial Library.
THE BUTTON ROOM MUSEUM: 4072 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. 224-399-9870. Special exhibit features Sam Biern and his buttons. Visitors will be given an opportunity to view beautiful buttons on display and learn more about beautiful objects and historical artifacts.
FORT HILL HERITAGE MUSEUM: Lion’s Field, 601 E. Noel Drive, Mundelein. 847-566-8122; www.mundeleinparks.org. Outside, an 1890s caboose takes center stage where visitors can get an up-close, exterior view. Offerings include a host of exhibits, railroad artifacts, a replica 1900s Lake County schoolhouse, Mundelein’s first fire hose cart, 19th-century quilts, photographs and veterans’ uniforms, fashions of various eras, to the oldest item, a 1774 Flintlock musket. Open Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Drop-ins are welcome however large groups are encouraged to call to arrange a time.
GREAT LAKES NAVAL MUSEUM: Building 42, 610 Farragut Ave., Great Lakes. 847-688-3154, www.history.navy.mil/glnm.
GRAYSLAKE HERITAGE CENTER AND HISTORY MUSEUM: 164 Hawley St., Grayslake. 847-223-7663. The award-winning exhibit “Embracing Change: The Growth of Grayslake”‘ is in the permanent gallery. “Now and Then” exhibit is on display through Nov. 7 and features more than 30 historic photographs, juxtaposed with modern images from the same vantage point. The exhibit titled “Sox vs. Cubs: The Chicago Civil Wars” runs through Sept. 27. The exhibit covers all bases of the crosstown rivalry between the White Sox and Cubs.
HIGHLAND PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 326 Central Ave. 847-432-7090.
LAKE BLUFF HISTORY MUSEUM: 127 Scranton Ave. Collection of photographs, documents and memorabilia relating to Lake Bluff are on display.
MOTHER RUDD HOME MUSEUM: 4690 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. The museum, which houses the Warren Township Historical Society, is the oldest structure in Warren Township, built in 1841 as an inn, and one of the oldest structures in Lake County.
THE RAGDALE HOUSE: 1260 N. Green Bay Road, Lake Forest. 847-234-1063; info@ragdale.org. Located on the former country estate of Arts and Crafts architect Howard Van Doren Shaw. Ragdale, the nationally acclaimed artists’ retreat offers monthly, docent-led tours for individuals and groups from at 10 a.m. Sept. 19. A tour includes the historic Ragdale House, visual artist studios, exquisite gardens, an introduction to the Shaw family history and the artists’ residency program that serves over 150 artists and authors each year. Group tours for 10 or more are scheduled monthly through October and must be arranged in advance, preferably on Fridays at 2 p.m. The only tour date still available is Oct. 23. The Ragdale House, originally built in 1897, and the Barn House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Cost is $10 and advance reservations are recommended.
VOLO AUTO MUSEUM: 27582 Volo Village Road, 815-385-3644. Exhibits are ever-changing at the year-round attraction. The museum famous for its classic, muscle and Hollywood cars has expanded to include even more of the something-for-everyone variety. There’s a vintage snowmobile collection, a tractor collection and a marine collection. A free pirate show runs daily. A rare Disney Mold-a-Rama machine first displayed at the 1964 New York World’s Fair is on display.
WAUKEGAN HISTORY MUSEUM: Bowen Park, 1917 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan. 847-336-1859; www.waukeganhistorical.org. Waukegan-themed exhibits are dispersed throughout the house museum, which portrays life in Waukegan during the late Victorian period.
MUSIC
RAVINIA FESTIVAL: Lake Cook and Green Bay roads, Highland Park. 847-266-5000. Pianist Llyr Williams at 6 p.m. Aug. 27. Tickets are $10. ZZ Top at 8 p.m. Aug. 27. Tickets are $38-90. Little Big Town, David Nail, Ashley Monroe at 7 p.m. Aug. 28. Tickets are $38-85. Opera for the Young presents “Beauty And The Beast” at 11 a.m. Aug. 29. Tickets are $5-10. An Evening with Santana, The Corazón Tour, at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29-30. Tickets are $38-120. Lincoln Trio at 6 p.m. Aug. 30. Tickets are $10. Alan Jackson with Kelsea Ballerini, Keepin’ it Country Tour, at 7 p.m. Aug. 31. Tickets are $38-95. Concert Dance Inc. at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1-2. Tickets are $10. Lenny Kravitz with Andra Day at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3. Tickets are $38-95. Simone Porter at 6 p.m. Sept. 4. Tickets are $10. Frank Sinatra Jr. with Ravinia Festival Orchestra at 8 p.m. Sept. 4. Tickets are $33-80. Pianists Anna Polonsky and Orion Weiss at 6 p.m. Sept. 5. Tickets are $10. Jackson Browne at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5. Tickets are $38-100.
THEATER
GENESEE THEATRE: 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. 800-982-2787.
IMPROV PLAYHOUSE THEATRE: 735 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. 847-968-4529. Improv Comedy at 7:30 and 9 p.m. every Saturday night. Tickets are $12, and $8 for students, and $20, and $12.50, respectively, for both shows.
JACK BENNY CENTER FOR THE ARTS: 39 Jack Benny Drive-Bowen Park, Waukegan. 847-360-4740; www.brownpapertickets.comhttp://www.brownpapertickets.com.
JAMES LUMBER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. 847-543-2300.
MARRIOTT THEATRE: Ten Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. 847-634-0200. “October Sky” will be performed through Oct. 18. It was 1957, and Sputnik lights up the October sky over the small Appalachian mining town of Coalwood, W.Va. Homer Hickam, the teenage son of a coal miner, is determined not to end up like generations before him. Inspired by the world’s race to space, Homer and his buddies begin to light up the starry skies with their homemade rockets and dreams of glory. This rich and emotional story is for anyone who ever dreamed of something better and reached for the stars. Most performances are 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 1 p.m. Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 and 5 .m. Sundays. Tickets are $50-55 and a dinner and theater special is available on Wednesday and Thursday.
PM&L THEATRE: 877 Main St. 847-395-3055.
THREE BROTHERS THEATRE: 115 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. 319-621-0024; costabeadle@gmail.com.
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