Entertainment in Lake County including concerts, performances and more.
Grayslake
Concert: The Marion Consort will perform at 4 p.m. Jan. 10 at Byron Colby Barn, 1561 Jones Point Road. Under the artistic direction of Amy Bearden, the group is a Chicago choral ensemble specializing in choral music of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods, and can divide into duos, trios, octets, etc., for a well-rounded and blended performance. Tickets are $20, and free for children under age 16. Details, 847-543-1202.
Exhibit: Members Exhibition will be on display Jan. 15 through Feb. 21 at Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art, College of Lake County, 19351 Washington St. Enjoy a diverse group show composed of all types of fine art, created by Lake County artists who are members of the gallery. Reception is from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 22. Details, 847-543-2240.
Great Lakes
Electricity class: Students will learn how to conduct electricity through a circuit by using closed and open electrical circuits, conductive materials, and insulating materials from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 16 at Great Lakes Naval Museum, 610 Farragut Ave., Building 42. Students will also have the opportunity to design, engineer, and test their own circuits using home-made dough. All craft supplies will be provided. Admission and parking are free. Details, 847-688-3154 or email glnm@navy.mil.
Gurnee
Show: Windy City Wedding Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 10 at Holiday Inn Gurnee, 6161 W. Grand Ave. The fashion show will begin at 1 p.m. The best wedding professionals will be on hand to answer all of your wedding needs, from Chicago bridal salons to honeymoon travel specialists. The fashion show will feature the latest dresses from David’s Bridal and formalwear from Men’s Wearhouse. Cost is $20. Details, 847-278-1050.
Kids night out: Kids can wear their favorite jammies and have a blast at the indoor drive-in movie theater from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 15 at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave. Each guest will be designing their own vehicle to sit in, while enjoying a movie, dining on popcorn and refreshments, all under the stars (indoors). The night will be topped off with a fun-tastic jammy-jam dance party. For ages 4-8. Cost is $8 and $10 for nonresidents. Registration required. Details, 847-623-7788.
Ingleside
Fest: Enjoy winter both inside and out at WinterFest from noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 10 at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W Brandenburg Road. There will be live music with Kendra Swanson and Miles over Mountains, photo contest awards, tours, crafts and more. Also, if snow allows, there will be a snow sculpting, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Friends of Volo Bog appreciate a donation to help support the festivities. Details, 815-344-1294.
Libertyville
Concerts: The GooRoos Jan. 9, the Mallrats Jan. 15 and Hans and the Hormones Jan. 16 at Mickey Finn’s Brewery, 345 N. Milwaukee Ave. All begin at 10 p.m. and are free. Details, 847-362-6688.
Concert: Kashmir — The Led Zeppelin Show at 9:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at Austin’s Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Road. Tickets are $8. Details, 847-549-1972.
Lincolnshire
Performance: “Spring Awakening: A New Musical” will be performed Jan. 14-31 at Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive. This electrifying rock adaptation of the classic play is a landmark musical by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater. Daring and inventive, it is an exhilarating journey of teenage self-discovery as well as a celebration of youth and rebellion. It is rated R for mature/sexual language, themes and content. Performances are at 2 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays and at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Saturdays. Tickets are $50-55. Details, 847-634-0200.
Riverwoods
Exhibits: The exhibit of photos from the Lake County Audubon Society’s 2015 photo competition, “Moments in Nature,” and the exhibit titled “Constructing Nature, The Sculpture of Donna Hapac” will be on display Jan. 10 through Feb. 21 at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, 21850 N. Riverwoods Road. Hapac uses natural materials to weave open container-like structures that suggest animals or plants. Her sculptural forms function like drawings in space and cast complex shadows on walls and floors. Reception for each will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 10. Details, 847-968-3343.
Round Lake
Teens night out: Teens can enjoy a big screen movie, snacks, gym games, game room and more from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Community Center, 814 Hart Road. For kids in grades 5-11. Registration deadline is Jan. 14. Cost is $10 and $12 for nonresidents Details, (847) 546-8558.
Performance: “Alice in Wonderland” will be performed at 7 p.m. Jan. 15 and 16 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 17 at Park School, 400 Townline Road. Tickets are $5. Details, (847) 546-8558.
Vernon Hills
Fest: Winter Fest, a free family event, will be held outdoors from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 16 in Century Park North near the pavilion, 1401 Indianwood Drive. Families will enjoy dog sled demonstrations, a live ice sculpting show, ice skating and sledding (weather permitting) plus concessions and a campfire. Details, 847-996-6800.
Waukegan
Performance: Lidia Bastianich of Public Television’s “Lidia’s Italy” will tell stories celebrating her love of Italian food at 8 p.m. Jan. 15 at Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St. Guest moderator will be William Daley from the Chicago Tribune. The best-selling author is a beloved ambassador for Italian culinary traditions throughout the world, and her latest release is “Lidia’s Mastering the Art of Italian Cuisine: Everything You Need to Know to be a Great Italian Cook.” Her multiple culinary endeavors have married her two passions in life — her family and food. Tickets are $37.50 and are available by visiting the Genesee Theatre Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster charge-by-phone at 800-982-2787. There is a $75 VIP package that includes best seats in the house and a presigned copy of Lidia’s news cookbook.
Performance: “Two Rooms” by Lee Blessing and directed by Caroline Beadle will be performed Jan. 15-23 at Three Brothers Theatre, 115 N. Genesee St. A moving and poignant piece of modern drama about love, politics and war. Written by playwright Lee Blessing nearly 30 years ago, it may be more relevant in 2016 than it was when it was first produced. A civilian journalist is captured and held hostage by terrorists. The play tells a very personal story about how the isolation and loneliness of the hostage in a cell in Beruit, and the suffering of his wife, in her self-imposed isolation. Meanwhile, the media and the government attempt to deal with this dire situation. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and at 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays. Tickets are $20, and $15 for seniors and students.
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