North Shore School of Dance

For over 35 years, the North Shore School of Dance (NSSD) has been a leader in dance education and professional training. Our dedicated faculty provides high-quality instruction in a nurturing, disciplined, and inspiring environment. We strive to educate the mind, body, and soul—honoring the tradition of dance as an art form. At NSSD, we don’t just teach routines—we teach students how to dance. Our training builds confidence, discipline, and lifelong skills Classes are offered in ballet, pointe, modern, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, Pre-school dance, Mommy and me, and adult classes.

Lake County

Rachel Barnes

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Highland Park

Illinois

For over 35 years, the North Shore School of Dance (NSSD) has been a leader in dance education and professional training. Our dedicated faculty...

Trinity Episcopal Church

After the errands and the rush, come find something deeper— a place of truth, honesty, and hope in a community that keeps it real. Join us at the Faith Forum led by Pastor Bryan Cones. Sundays 11:30AM in the Guild Hall. 425 Laurel Ave Highland Patk, Il 60035 All people and all questions welcomed. www.trinitychurchhp.org

After the errands and the rush, come find something deeper— a place of truth, honesty, and hope in a community that keeps it real. Join us at the...

America's #1 Luxury Pet Resort is Now Open in Deerfield.

K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel Deerfield

Dog parents, rejoice: Chicagoland’s canine community has a new favorite place to stay and play. K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel recently opened its first Illinois location in Deerfield, bringing award-winning pet care and resort-style amenities to the North Shore. With a 20-year track record of excellence and locations in 28 states and growing, K9 Resorts has earned its reputation as the most awarded pet care brand in the country. Designed with dogs (and their humans) in mind, K9 Resorts combines comfort, cleanliness, and professionalism to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Whether you're heading out of town or just need reliable weekday daycare, you’ll find peace of mind knowing your pet is cared for like family. The K9 Experience includes: • Luxury dog boarding and daycare, 365 days a year • Spacious, cage-free suites with premium beds • Indoor and outdoor play yards for safe, supervised fun • Hospital-grade cleaning protocols • A professionally trained staff that treats every guest like their own • Five-star customer service from start to finish Every detail of the Deerfield resort is tailored to create a stress-free, tail-wagging environment for your pet. No cages. No chaos. Just happy dogs and happy dog parents. Tours are available, and first-time guests are always welcome. To learn more or book a stay, visit k9resorts.com.

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Dog parents, rejoice: Chicagoland’s canine community has a new favorite place to stay and play. K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel recently opened its...

HIGHLAND PARK, IL - It's a girl! The first baby born in 2016 at NorthShore Highland Park Hospital was Edith Graciela, a healthy baby girl. Edith was born at 1:40 p.m. on Jan. 1 to Antonio and Araceli Neria of Highwood. She was 4 lbs., 13 ounces and 18 inches at her birth. Mom and baby are doing well.

HIGHLAND PARK, IL - It’s a girl! The first baby born in 2016 at NorthShore Highland Park Hospital was Edith Graciela, a healthy baby girl. Edith was born at 1:40 p.m. on Jan. 1 to Antonio and Araceli Neria of Highwood. She was 4 lbs., 13 ounces and 18 inches at her birth. Mom and baby are doing well.

A Highwood couple welcomes Edith Graciela, a healthy baby girl.

First Baby Born at Highland Park Hospital in 2016 is a Girl

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Room 113 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 724 Elder Ln, Deerfield, IL, 60015

From the filmmakers of ‘Kiss the Ground’ (Netflix) comes the follow-up documentary ‘Common Ground’, winner of the Tribeca Film Festival. Common Ground is an important new documentary film featuring Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, Woody Harrelson, Ian Somerhalder, Donald Glover, Rosario Dawson, Mark Hyman, Gabe Brown, and many others. Directed by Josh and Rebecca Tickell, Common Ground provides hope for future generations with concrete ways to fix a broken planetary system. The film explores how regenerative agriculture can help heal the soil, our health and the planet.

Local Event: A free showing the award winning documentary COMMON GROUND

A free showing the award winning documentary...

From the filmmakers of ‘Kiss the Ground’ (Netflix) comes the follow-up documentary ‘Common Ground’, winner of the Tribeca Film...

A free showing the award winning documentary COMMON GROUND

A.I.R. Studio and Gallery

Two Artists Explore the Quiet Power of Nature in “Voices in Stillness” Exhibition at A.I.R. Gallery

Glencoe, IL — April 2026 — Local artists Diane Rakocy of Wilmette and Maria Sundqvist of Winnetka will present a collaborative exhibition titled “Voices in Stillness” exploring what&nbsp;happens when we slow down and listen to nature’s quiet cues. The show will be on view at&nbsp;A.I.R.&nbsp;Studio &amp; Gallery from April 17 through May 10, 2026, with an opening reception on Saturday, April 25 from 5–8 PM.




The exhibition brings together two distinct styles united by the shared belief that slowing down and paying attention to the natural world can reveal beauty, connection and meaning in unexpected ways.


Rakocy’s vibrant, layered paintings are built through an intuitive process of color, mark-making and discovery. Sundqvist’s atmospheric landscapes offer a quieter visual language, capturing subtle shifts in light, horizon, and mood. Together their work creates a gentle dialogue, like listening to two voices telling different parts of the same story.



“This show grew from a shared desire to slow down and pay attention — to nature, to ourselves, and to what we might notice when we take a moment to listen.” said Rakocy.&nbsp;We hope visitors leave feeling a little more connected — to nature and to themselves.


An opening reception will be held Saturday, April 25 from 5–8 PM, and the public is warmly invited to attend.

Exhibition Details
Exhibition: Voices in Stillness: Listening to the Whispers of the LandscapeArtists: Diane Rakocy and Maria Sundqvist

Dates: April 17 – May 10, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 5–8 PM
Location: A.I.R. Studio &amp; Gallery, 348 Tudor Court, Glencoe, IL
Admission: Free and open to the public

Local Event: "Voices In Stillness" Two North Shore Artists Exhibition 

"Voices In Stillness" Two North Shore Artists...

Two Artists Explore the Quiet Power of Nature in “Voices in Stillness” Exhibition at A.I.R. Gallery

Glencoe, IL — April 2026 —...

"Voices In Stillness" Two North Shore Artists Exhibition 

Lake County Fairgrounds

The Lake County Home Show returns to the Lake County Fairgrounds with Free Admission and Free Parking for One Weekend Only, April 25th &amp; 26th for the largest home improvement show in the entire Chicago Area!
Come on down to discover for yourself that improving your Home CAN be Easy, Fun AND AFFORDABLE! 
Our goal over the past few decades has always been to provide you, your family, friends and neighbors the smoothest and most enjoyable way to improve your life by improving your home and property. And…GREAT NEWS! This year’s show is a PERFECT example of this! You’re gonna LOVE it!
It’s big. How big? CRAZY BIG! At over 50,000 square feet, the show is even larger for 2026, covering as much space as an NFL Football field… but ALL indoors! Over 180 businesses will be on-site, offering an incredible array of exciting exhibits and displays, highlighting the latest home improvement products and services with thousands of the freshest ideas in remodeling, repairing and beautifying your home!
You’ll see, touch and interact with THOUSANDS of products and services to fill virtually every home improvement need you might have, big or small! Even better, the show has more new and unique displays of the latest and greatest home improvement and lifestyle products and services to help you improve your life by improving your home… inside AND out!
At the same time, with one EASY and FREE visit, you’ll meet and speak with friendly experts who are eager to help with all your home improvement projects and questions. Whether you have a specific project in mind or if you’re just shopping for ideas, this is the place to be!
You will find it ALL, from all-types of windows, siding and roofing to custom kitchens and baths! Go big with full design, build and architect services for basements, additions and all larger custom build projects!
Make immediate, impactful and vibrant changes with new flooring, interior and exterior painting, window treatments and other décor options!
Transform your outdoor space to be the envy of the neighborhood with stunning landscaping, a new deck, patio, gazebo or pergola! Cast cooling shade with custom cantilever umbrellas and retractable awnings and keep the bugs away with retractable screens for your porch, garage and other outdoor spaces!
Make your home safe for ALL with the best in-home accessibility products like walk-in tubs, ramps, chair lifts &amp; easy access showers!
See energy efficient with the latest in heating &amp; air conditioning, including the awesome ductless, mini-split systems and heat pumps!
Power your life with the sun and SAVE BIG on energy costs with the latest tech in solar power and battery systems, with Tesla, Panasonic and many more!
Savor the flavors of gourmet spices, herbs, oils, dips, hot sauces, artisan coffee cakes and MORE!!! There is also a full service food concession in the show that everyone’s been raving about!
Gardeners rejoice! Rake in FREE expert advice from the greenest thumbs in all the land! The University of Illinois Master Gardeners! And take home some outdoor décor, lawn art, trellises and more!
There’s truly something new, fun and cool around every corner at this year’s show, including YOUR chance to WIN a one-week vacation to the beautiful island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands!
And be sure to get there early each day so you don’t miss the great music, good times and great giveaways from Lake County's very own "FREE Country" Radio crew for a Live Broadcast from 10am to Noon As well as The DRIVE road crew’s contests and giveaways on Sunday from !0am to Noon!
Best of all, this amazing show is coming to you with FREE ADMISSION and FREE PARKING ALL WEEKEND LONG!
The Lake County Home Show is open April 25th &amp; 26th from 10am to 5pm each day. Hosted at the Lake County Fairgrounds at 1060 E. Peterson Rd. in Grayslake, IL. West of Route 45 and east of Route 83 on Peterson Road.
So come on down . . . and be sure to share this with your Family, friends and neighbors so they don’t miss it!
For more info, visit <a href="https://www.lakecountyhomeshow.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.LakeCountyHomeShow.com</a> or call or TEXT us at 630-953-2500

Local Event: The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns!

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The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns!

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Experience a stunning afternoon of classical music with the Artemis Chamber Orchestra in this free performance of Schubert's Octet! Held in the beautiful Trinity Episcopal Church, this event is open to the public but requires advance seat reservation.

Local Event: FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert

FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert

Experience a stunning afternoon of classical music with the Artemis Chamber Orchestra in this  free  performance of Schubert's...

Lake Forest College

Explore the art of cinema through the lens of legendary directors John Ford and Akira Kurosawa—join Lake Forest College professor Dr. Janet McCracken for this exciting new community engagement series.Close Up: Considering the Aesthetics of Film Through the Works of John Ford and Akira Kurosawa
Registration fee: $250 for the five-week series Registration deadline: Thursday, May 14
Course times:&nbsp;Thursday evenings, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Course dates:&nbsp;May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18
It’s hard to find a director that hasn’t been influenced by John Ford, whose classics like Stagecoach (1939) and The Searchers (1956) helped define the look and feel of American cinema. Across the globe, Akira Kurosawa was creating equally important and influential works such as Rashomom (1950) and Seven Samurai (1954)—films that continue to inspire directors today.
Held at the newly renovated Glen Rowan House, this five-week course will explore the art of filmmaking through selected works by these two titans of the film medium, and discover how movies communicate emotion, ideas, and meaning through images—and why their films still matter today. The opening and closing sessions will begin with a social reception featuring food and refreshments.
Both the educational content and social receptions will offer opportunities to build community, engage with College leadership, and learn more about ongoing campus initiatives.
Register&nbsp;for this course by clicking <a href="https://advancement.lakeforest.edu/register/spring26film" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a> Visit&nbsp;the Community Engagement website by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>
Registration is required to attend.&nbsp;Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, but full attendance is not required.&nbsp;

Local Event: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Film Discussion Course

Lake Forest College Community Engagement...

Explore the art of cinema through the lens of legendary directors John Ford and Akira Kurosawa—join Lake Forest College...

Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Film Discussion Course

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