Here are five events scheduled from July 21 to 27 in Lake County and nearby.
School of rock
“Schoolhouse Rock Live” is at 7:30 p.m. July 20-22 and 2 p.m. July 23 at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts in Grayslake. Tickets are $13. At 19351 W. Washington St. 847-543-2300; jlcenter.clcillinois.edu
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.You will learn something despite yourself when this musical based on the Emmy Award-winning 1970s cartoon filled with catchy, educational tunes is presented.
Songs include “Just a Bill,” “Lolly, Lolly” and “Conjunction Junction.”
Writers unite
Grayslake Authorfest will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 22 at the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum in Grayslake. Tickets are free. At 164 Hawley St. 847-543-1745; facebook.com/GrayslakeAuthorFest.
This new event seeks to bring together authors, readers, and aspiring writers.
Dead fun
Freshie Fest, featuring Grateful Dead cover band Deadfest and jam band The Mosquitos, is at 6 p.m. July 22 at Brothers’ Field in Long Grove. Tickets are free. At 340 Old McHenry Road. 847-805-8660; brothersfieldlonggrove.com.
Bring your lawn chairs and your flower power. The Chatterbox Food Truck will be on hand.
Songs from Sondheim
Arts on the Green continues with “A Little Night Music: the Music of Stephen Sondheim” at 7 p.m. July 22 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Crystal Lake. Tickets are $13-$35. At 210 McHenry Ave. 815-356-9212; rauecenter.org.
On what would have been Sondheim’s 93rd birthday, an all-star cast of singers present some of his most popular songs, including hits from “West Side Story,” “Company,” “Into the Woods,” “Sunday in the Park with George” and more. Starring Tiffany Gates, Mark Sanders, Kaity Paschetto, Zachary Linnert, Tommy Hensel, Jenna Payne, Kevin Pease, and Lisa Rock.
Movies in the Park
“Space Jam: A New Legacy” will be screened at sunset July 22 in Country Lane Park in Waukegan. Tickets are free. At 3353 Country Lane. 847-360-4700; waukeganparks.org/movies/.
The movie will begin after sunset when it gets dark enough. Bring your own snacks and blankets.
Annie Alleman is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.
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