Dance Showcase features ballet, hip hop, jazz, Mexican styles
Nearly every dance group that performed at the Lake County Showcase last year is returning to perform this year June 24 at Genesee Theatre in Waukegan — and several new...
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Director: ‘Julius Caesar’ shows there’s really nothing new in world
Three Brothers Theatre decided many months before the presidential election it wanted to include Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," in its lineup of shows. Still, director Emily Robinson said the play written...
Harbor Fest features free live music at lakefront
The salmon will (hopefully) be biting and live musicians will be rocking at Waukegan harbor on summer's first full weekend — June 23-25. The Greater Waukegan Development Commission is sponsoring...
Crystal Lake: Brews and the great outdoors
Decades ago, my mom, sister and I met my aunt and cousins at their friend's house on the banks of Crystal Lake. It seemed as if we were far away...
Tim Allen keeps doing what he loves most — standup and Buzz Lightyear
When ABC announced in May it was canceling the hit television comedy, "Last Man Standing," Tim Allen said he and the cast were shocked. "It was like a sudden death....
Free family fun: Special events in Lake County
Local park districts and the Lake County Forest Preserves offer free family fun on select days this summer. The following events require no fee or registration: *Community Campfire Friday Nights...
Summertime parks activities aim to reconnect families after school closes
Waiting patiently for her cousin, Torrie Kellogg, 4, to finish her painting, Jelisa Bulls, 10, finally asked an adult, "Can I have something to paint on now?" Bulls joined other...
Small Potatoes brings eclectic folk to Grayslake
They might call themselves Small Potatoes, but they aren't small potatoes in the folk world. Spouses Rich Prezioso and Jacquie Manning from Cary have spent the past 25 years performing...
Nostalgia Days marks 30 years of cruising in Zion
As the sun sets Friday, folks will be taking their vehicles out for a spin on Sheridan Road in Zion, anticipating a show, contest and two-hour cruise Saturday during Nostalgia...
Antioch conjures up new Wizards Weekend
Wizards can bring their wands, brooms and magical potions to Antioch's first annual Wizards Weekend June 17-18. Muggles are also invited, even if they don't have a broom. The event...