Entertainment in Lake County including concerts, performances and more.
Antioch
Wine walk: Winter Wine Walk will be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at various locations downtown. It is for those 21 and older who are looking to try some great wine, food, and make new friends. The cost of this event is $40 and includes a commemorative wine glass, event menu, food, bottle of wine, and free drawing prizes. Tickets must purchased at the Parks Department, 806 Holbek Drive, or online at www.antioch.il.gov. Details, 847-395-2160.
Beach Park
Exhibit: “Light-Filled Landscapes,” the bright, nature-inspired, impressionistic artwork of Linda Doyle, will be at a gallery showing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 23 at Cracken Cakes & More, 38594 N. Sheridan Road. The owner of the bakery, Beach Park resident Dora Lee McCracken, said she met Doyle during a networking event in Lake Forest and fell in love with her work. A 1985 fine arts graduate of Edinboro University in Pennsylvania, Doyle lives in Mundelein, where she operates an instructional studio called Crave Art. She will be available to talk art and answer questions, which also will feature treats available at the bakery. Details, 847-624-1522 or email [email protected].
Fox Lake
Luncheon: The village of Fox Lake and Grant Township Center invite seniors to a Winter Wonderland Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at Lakefront Park Building, 71 Nippersink Blvd. Entertainment will be provided by Norm and Heidi Lucky with ballroom dancing. Reservations are required. Cost is $8. 847-587-3944.
Dance: The Royal Princess Daddy Ball will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 23 at Maravela’s Banquet Hall, 4 Washington St. It will include a dinner and an evening of dancing. Cost is $18 for ages 7 and under, $23 for ages 8-12, and $36 for ages 13 and up. Details, 847-223-7529.
Grayslake
Expo: Home Building & Remodeling Expo will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 16 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 17 at Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road. There will be hundreds of exhibits and vendors. Enjoy giveaways, prizes, special events, and enjoy food — while experts answer home improvement dilemmas. Cost is $7, $5 for senior and students, and free for children under age 13. Details, 630-468-2237.
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Performance: “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” will be performed at 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at the James Lumber Center for Performing Arts, College of Lake County, 19351 Washington St. The clever and legendary Sherlock Holmes skillfully maneuvers the twisted web of London’s most intriguing cases with split-second deductions and logical reasoning in this witty, fast-paced production. The acclaimed Aquila Theatre brings it’s energetic and physical style to this new adaptation. Tickets are $37-45, and $15 for CLC students and teens. Details, 847-543-2300.
Concert: Lake Forest Symphony will perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 23 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 24 at James Lumber Center for Performing Arts. The tragic overtones of Wagner’s Tristan & Isolde will be joyfully relieved by the optimism of Beethoven’s lighter, bravado-inspired Symphony No. 8. Emotions will be stirred with the immortal and virtuosic expressions of Brahms’ Violin Concerto played by newly appointed concertmaster Netanel Draiblate. Tickets are $35-59. $30-59 for seniors, and $18-59 for students. Details, 847-543-2300.
Market: Antiques and Collectibles Flea Market, presented by Zurko Promotions, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 23 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 24 at Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Road. Admission is $7. Details, 847-680-7200.
Green Oaks
Concert: The Lake County Folk Club presents Christine Lavin and Don White in concert at 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at Fatman Bowl, 13860 Rockland Road. Lavin and White present a night of comedy unlike any other, “The Funny Side of the Street: A Night of Brighter Laughter.” Since 2008 these two veteran performers have brought their unique brand of clean and hilarious musical comedy to audiences across the U.S. proving night after night that comedy can be smart, friendly, and funny without being vulgar or pejorative. Local artist Jack Kennedy opens the show. Admission is $12, $10 for seniors and members, $5 for teens. For reservations, call 847-602-8882 for reservations.
Gurnee
Fest: Frosty Fest will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 23 at Bittersweet Golf Course, 875 Almond Road. Take part in fun activities including dog sled demonstrations, visits with Frosty the Snowman, horse-drawn carriage rides, ice sculpting, snowshoe and sledding, music and crafts. S’mores and festive winter games will also be included. Activities subject to change based on weather conditions. Free and no registration required. Details, 847-623-7788 or www.gurneeparkdistrict.com.
Ingleside
Show: Bridal show from noon to 3 p.m. Jan. 17 at Parkway by the Lake, 25212 W. Lake Shore Drive. Meet with vendors, sample food and wedding cakes, register to win a honeymoon vacation in Mexico and much more. Details, 847-587-7285.
Libertyville
Concert: Adler music faculty members will present a concert featuring piano, cello, guitar, violin, and voice performances at 4 p.m. Jan. 23 at 1700 N. Milwaukee Ave. The diverse program features baroque, classical, and jazz pieces. Tickets are $20, $15 for members, and $10 for students, and may be purchased in advance at www.adlercenter.org. Details, 847-367-0707.
Concert: Jamie Lono & Noble Heart Jan. 22 and The Mosquitos Jan. 23 at Mickey Finn’s, 345 N. Milwaukee Ave. Both are at 10 p.m. and free. Details, 847-362-6688.
Concert: Off the Record, Who’s Who at 9:30 p.m. Jan. 22. Infinity at 10 p.m. Jan. 23 at Austin’s Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Road. Cover is $8 for each. Details, 847-549-1972.
Wauconda
Casino night: Casino Night will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight Jan. 23 at Wauconda American Legion Post 911, 515 S. Main St. Admission is $2. Food and cocktails available. Details, 847-526-9718.
Waukegan
Performance: The State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents “Swan Lake” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St. This full-scale production, set to the music of Tchaikovsky and based on Russian folklore and German legend, follows a heroic young prince as he works to free the beautiful swan maiden from an evil spell. The State Ballet Theater of Russia presents 50 of Russia’s brightest ballet stars to bring this romantic tale of true love to glorious life. Tickets are $29.50-52.50 plus applicable service charges and are available by visiting the Genesee Theatre Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster charge-by-phone at 800-982-2787.
Concert: American English with special guest Brandon Bennett perform “Elvis My Way” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at Genesee Theatre. American English in concert perform songs covering the entire career of the Beatles from 1963-1970. Bennett (Million Dollar Quartet) sets the stage ablaze in a spine-tingling tribute to Elvis Presley. Tickets range from $25-50 and are available by visiting the Genesee Theatre Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster charge-by-phone at 800-982-2787.
Auditions: The Bowen Park Theatre is seeking physical actors who are comfortable with heightened text, creating characters, and working as an ensemble, for a colorblind spring production of William Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors.” This is Shakespeare’s shortest and most farcical of his comedies. The play is about two sets of twins who are separated at birth, mishaps due to mistaken identities and is filled with Shakespeare’s puns and word play. Performances will run March 25 to April 10. Most actors will be playing multiple roles, so actors who enjoy creating characters are encouraged to audition. Director Alicia Hall, of Moving Dock Theatre/Chekhov Studio Chicago, will be using some tools of the Michael Chekhov technique in the rehearsal process. Actors need not have prior experience with the technique. Initial auditions will take place from noon to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Jack Benny Center for the Arts, Bowen Park, 39 Jack Benny Drive. It is requested that all interested actors please call 847-360-4740 to reserve a time slot for the Sunday-only auditions. Bring a headshot and resume and prepare one approximately one-minute long piece of comedic classical text. Group callbacks will be held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 25. Actors must be available for both the Sunday and Monday auditions. There is pay.
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