Name: Hanukkah Family Celebration
Start: 2026-12-06T10:30:00-06:00
Location: Deerfield High School

Deerfield High School

Come for the latkes, stay for the company!
Bring the kids, bring a friend, and share the little things that make Hanukkah feel like Hanukkah. We’ll also make edible dreidels and do a little good together with a community service project. 
Free! Open to Everyone! <a href="https://hanukkah.kolhadash.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">RSVP preferred</a>, not required.

Local Event: Hanukkah Family Celebration

Lake County

Eric DeGrechie

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Deerfield

Illinois

Hanukkah Family Celebration

Come for the latkes, stay for the company!
Bring the kids, bring a friend, and share the little things that make Hanukkah feel...

Deerfield Library and Zoom

For over 40 years,&nbsp;Deerbrook Park Toastmasters has been helping local community members become more skilled and confident speakers--whether they are presenting before small groups/teams&nbsp;or addressing larger audiences.&nbsp; AND great and confident communication skills = solid leadership growth as well.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Toastmasters, an organization with a global community of 13,800+ clubs and 260,000+ members, has been doing this for over&nbsp;100 years!&nbsp;&nbsp;And if English isn't your 1st language, Toastmasters can certainly help you become more proficient using the English language.&nbsp; 
The cost of joining&nbsp;is minimal but the results can be life changing professionally and personally.&nbsp; Chris Matthews, American Political Commentator and former talk show host (1997-2020) said this about Toastmasters:&nbsp;"Toastmasters changed my life... I don't know what I would have done without that positive boost."
Join us as a guest for our next meeting and see how Toastmasters can help you achieve your communication and leadership goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our next meeting is on Wednesday, November 4th at the Deerfield Library and by Zoom.&nbsp;&nbsp;The meeting starts at 6:45 pm and ends&nbsp;at 8:30 pm--and guests are always welcome! Please go to the Club's website at <a href="https://deerbrookpark.toastmastersclubs.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://deerbrookpark.toastmastersclubs.org/</a>and click on the "Visit as a guest" tab in the center of the homepage&nbsp;and we'll get back to you with more information.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toastmasters.org/magazine" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://youtu.be/nzdWHkAT5kg?si=DO6GyLgV380tQ9Dk" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtu.be/nzdWHkAT5kg?si%3DDO6GyLgV380tQ9Dk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1723241791477000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1NGUfAQUVAYOu6xWL4m8De" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>

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Lake County cellist Drew Wiegman, known for his improvisational performances and more than 889,000 TikTok followers, will accompany Grammy Award-winning singer LeAnn Rimes onstage at the Genesee Theatre on Friday, November 6, during her “30 Years of Blue” tour stop in Waukegan.
Rimes has sold more than 48 million records worldwide and is known for hits including “Blue,” “How Do I Live,” “I Need You” and “Can’t Fight the Moonlight.” She rose to fame in 1996 at just 13 years old with her breakthrough album “Blue,” launching a career spanning three decades of country and pop music.
For Wiegman, the invitation brings a personal story full circle. In 2024, he released an original song titled “I’ll patiently wait for country music to give this cello a chance.” Two years later, he’ll share the stage with one of country music’s best-known voices just miles from where he grew up.
Self-taught and playing entirely by ear, Wiegman blends cinematic soundtracks, pop and rock favorites, and original compositions. His music has earned millions of streams on Spotify and Apple Music, and his discography includes seven original albums and more than 100 singles.
Grayslake audiences may remember Wiegman from his own concert in the community in 2025. This November, join us for a special evening with LeAnn Rimes and cheer on a local musician as he accompanies her on cello.
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 Show: 8 p.m. | Doors: 6:30 p.m. Location: Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan, IL 60085
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and the Genesee Theatre box office at 847-263-6300.
<a href="https://www.geneseetheatre.com/events/detail/leann-rimes-2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Concert information and tickets</a>
<a href="https://drewwiegman.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Learn more about Drew Wiegman and his music</a>

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Sea to Shining Sea is a stirring and vibrant celebration of American pride, patriotism, and musical heritage, making it the perfect concert for the upcoming Veterans’ Day on November 11. This uplifting program takes audiences on a heartfelt journey through the beloved patriotic tunes and timeless American classics that have shaped the nation’s musical identity. With a focus on honoring veterans and celebrating the spirit of freedom, this concert blends emotional depth with a lively, joyous atmosphere.
The program features an inspiring selection of iconic pieces, ranging from the sweeping Americana of Aaron Copland to the timeless melodies of Irving Berlin. Audiences can expect to hear cherished favorites like Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man, an ode to the everyday heroes of the country, and Berlin’s God Bless America, a rousing anthem that has become synonymous with national pride. These powerful pieces, alongside other traditional American songs and patriotic standards, will evoke feelings of honor, gratitude, and unity.
From the deep resonance of military anthems to the joy and hope captured in folk songs and Broadway hits, Sea to Shining Sea paints a musical portrait of the American spirit. The concert not only celebrates the country’s musical diversity but also honors the bravery, sacrifice, and resilience of veterans and active service members. Whether it’s the solemn beauty of “America the Beautiful” or the energetic rhythms of “Over there” each piece is designed to evoke a deep sense of national pride and shared history.
Performed by a talented ensemble of musicians, Sea to Shining Sea is a powerful tribute to the enduring ideals of freedom, hope, and unity. It is a concert that will resonate with audiences of all ages, leaving them uplifted and inspired by the rich tapestry of America’s patriotic music.
Free parking is available on the North, West and South sides of the church building. A free-will offering is welcome. A reception follows the concert.

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The Art Center Highland Park

Short Story Theatre presents an evening of five heartfelt stories that explore love late in life, drinking fountains in the South in the 1950’s, doctor’s house calls, writing addiction, and freedom songs on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Road in Highland Park.Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For tickets: Contact <a href="mailto:donna@shortstorytheatre.com">donna@shortstorytheatre.com</a> or purchase on Eventbrite:<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/five-stories-that-will-stick-with-you-tickets-2002348249516?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/five-stories-that-will-stick-with-you-tickets-2002348249516?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>
“Marcus Welby MD” was the number one show on television the year David Kanarek of Highland Park graduated medical school. His story, “A Tale of Two House Calls” is about two encounters Welby never had.
Yvonne Kant, also of Highland Park, proves it’s never too late to fall in love in her story “Elderly Love Exists.” 
Leslee Goldman of Lincolnwood reveals she has an out-of-control hobby – writing. She shares her travails in her story “In Need of a 12-Step Program.” 
Former Libertyville resident, Holly Schaefer, flying in from Ocala, Florida, reminisces about afamily road trip fromthe southern suburbs of Chicago to Miami Beach in the 1950’s. Her story “Colored Water” taught her more than just about the color of water. 
Chicago resident Keith Kelleher of Chicago will be telling a story – “Freedom Songs”-about how songs and chants have played a key role in his life, which led him to being a community organizer. 
Short Story Theatre was founded in 2012 and is dedicated to promoting storytelling as a vibrant, contemporary art form.Co-founder and Producer/Emcee Donna Lubow says, “Stories are creative non-fiction, based on personal experiences.More than a hundred storytellers from Chicago and the northern suburbs have melded writing skills and performance skills to entertain and inspire our Short Story Theatre audiences.” 
For more information and for guidelines for submission: <a href="mailto:donna@shortstorytheatre.com">donna@shortstorytheatre.com</a>.

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