Wine lovers, here is some fun for you
Discerning wine drinkers prefer sampling before buying, and lucky for Lake County residents, several wineries exist close to home to swirl, sniff and taste. Some also arrange tasting parties and...
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Genesee adds Wynonna Judd, Jethro Tull, and a live reality show in 2016
Genesee Theatre staff members have recently added new entertainment to their 2016 schedule, including more country than ever before — with a performance by three-time Grammy Award nominee Wynonna Judd,...
Lake County residents recall joy, renewed hope first Christmas after WWII ended
Editor's note: It was a watershed Christmas. With World War II finally over, and the Great Depression in its rearview mirror, America was wrapped in hope that December of 1945....
Giving Trees add beauty to holidays
To inspire those in the spirit of local giving, the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum is displaying 16 Christmas trees decorated by nonprofit community organizations. Visitors can vote with their...
‘Santa Cause’ delivers toys, clothes to Lake County children
Maximo ripped open a wrapped present to find a toy truck inside and held it up proudly, grinning, while other children in his classroom dove into their gifts as well....
Young musicians team up with professionals for holiday concert
For the first time in its history, the Lake Forest Symphony is engaging in a side-by-side project with young musicians in the area, said orchestra director Vladimir Kulenovic. The symphony...
Professional orchestra welcomes Christmas in Gurnee, Barrington
FullScore Chamber Orchestra, one of two professional orchestras in Lake County, along with the Sanctuary Choir of Gurnee and the Barrington Village Singers, will present a concert Dec. 19 and...
Big, shiny brass instruments celebrate Tuba Christmas in Antioch
Like other tuba players, Arlona Schulz enjoys playing her instrument but sometimes bemoans the fact that she never gets to play the melody or a solo. But here comes Antioch...
Public invited to sing ‘Messiah’ along with chorus, orchestra
Waukegan Community Chorus director Randy Casey looks forward to the annual Do-It-Yourself "Messiah" at the First Methodist Church when the public is invited to sing along in one of the...
Revue has fun with holiday traditions
Three words describe Jingle Bell Rock: "Raucous holiday revue," according to the theater company that produces it. At that revue coming to College of Lake County on Sunday, patrons might...