Poetry Slam invites residents to share feelings through words
Donovan Day has witnessed the power of poetry. Indeed, at a recent poetry slam in Madison, Wis., "there were a couple of poets that brought me to tears," said Day,...
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Earth Week blooming with activities for adults, children
The College of Lake County, Lake County Forest Preserves and village parks departments and others are inviting Lake County residents to celebrate Earth Week, which begins April 15 and ends...
Tribute to a trumpeter
FullScore Chamber Orchestra presents its sixth annual Mark Rymer Tribute concert, and it continues to be popular, said director Ron Arden. "People are devoted to promoting the orchestra through Mark's...
Anger, confusion and moral dilemmas tackled in 1-act satirical comedies at CLC
Three advanced College of Lake County theater students all chose a one-act satiric comedy to direct at the seventh annual Play On, which opens April 14. One play involves an...
Director: ‘God of Carnage’ meant to make people laugh, think
Tony award-winning "God of Carnage" takes place entirely in a Brooklyn apartment with two couples discussing an altercation between their 11-year-old sons in a playground. They try to be calm,...
Zion Passion Play focuses on human condition, spirituality
Jeff Langley began working back stage with the Zion Passion Play as a 10-year-old; later he portrayed a Roman soldier and then, when he was 14, John, the disciple. Now...
‘Strangers’ become friends through early music
Most lovers of baroque and Renaissance choral music likely know the name Claudio Monteverdi, a celebrated composer. But there was another composer at the time, equally as good, but much...
March madness: Woodcock sky dancing in fields around Lake County
For some, the rite of spring includes taking that first outdoor bike ride, cleaning the garage or organizing a pick-up basketball game. For others, such as birder Michal Furmanek, the...
Here comes Easter: Let the hunts begin
Peter Cottontail is hopping over to Lake County to join parades, egg hunts, family breakfasts and other events to celebrate Easter. He and his springtime brethren will also be available...
Easter brunch time in Lake County
Meat-carving stations, freshly made omelets, French toast, decadent desserts – and in some cases bottomless champagne or mimosas – that's what Lake County eating venues are offering for Easter brunch...