Genesee Theatre

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>

Local Event: Drew Wiegman Joins LeAnn Rimes at Genesee Theatre Nov. 6

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Lake County cellist Drew Wiegman, known for his improvisational performances and more than 889,000 TikTok followers, will...

Drew Wiegman Joins LeAnn Rimes at Genesee Theatre Nov. 6

Springbrook Community Church

Wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Our Surviving the Holidays seminar of GriefShare is designed especially for people who are grieving a loved one’s death.
Registration Required
Cost: $20

*This is a one day holiday event but GriefShare at Springbrook runs Thursday evenings year round.

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McHenry County

Algonquin-Lake In The Hills

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Animal House Shelter

Celebrate the season at the Animal House Shelter with a fun and festive Winter Paint Party. Unleash your creativity while supporting a great cause at this themed painting event featuring adorable holiday-inspired artwork.

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Winter Paint Party

Celebrate the season at the Animal House Shelter with a fun and festive Winter Paint Party. Unleash your creativity while...

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From vintage rookie cards, certified autographed jerseys, and sought-after Pokémon cards to rare collectibles spanning baseball, football, basketball, and hockey, this catalog offers an exceptional lineup for dedicated enthusiasts and serious collectors alike. Highlights include iconic trading card assortments featuring greats like Greg Maddux (Lot 273), Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen autographed basketball memorabilia (Lot 275), historic 1963 Topps Bazooka baseball cards (Lot 272), rare LeBron James rookie cards (Lot 585), coveted Pokémon TCG releases, and an incredible array of autographed baseballs and mini helmets.&nbsp;See all the lots and bid online at <a href="https://bid.donleyauctions.com/auction/340-thursday-night-lights/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bid.donleyauctions.com/auction/340-thursday-night-lights </a>

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Thursday Night Lights - Online Only Sports Auction

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Spanning an astonishing array of human achievement, this catalog features world-class surveying and scientific instruments—led by precision pieces like the 1915 Bausch &amp; Lomb Engineer's Transit (Lot 1005) and the WWII David White Navy Aero Theodolite (Lot 1008)—alongside early photographic treasures such as rare daguerreotype tokens and portraits (Lot 1160). Bidders will also discover an exceptional gathering of vintage communications and telegraphy equipment, stunning antique scientific demonstration kits, bicycle history highlights like the high wheel bicycle (Lot 1415b), and breathtaking architectural salvage and cinematic memorabilia, including iconic hand-painted posters from the Chicago Theater (Lot 1429) and a magnificent ceiling medallion from Chicago’s Nortown Theater (Lot 1440).See all the lots and bid now at <a href="https://bid.donleyauctions.com/auction/341-inventions-and-technology/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bid.donleyauctions.com/auction/341-inventions-and-technology/</a>

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Inventions & Technology Part 2

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Enjoy a magical time at the Frostmoon Faire! 
• Two galleries of Creative Arts student &amp; instructor art (Crystal Lake &amp; Woodstock studios) - join us for our 15 year anniversary celebration of our nonprofit art studio • 10AM - CLHS Madrigal Singers performance
• Artist vendor booths &amp; live painting demos
• NEW this year - Enchanted Forest walk-through display &amp; mini&nbsp;Fairy Garden • Costumed characters &amp; scavenger hunt with prizes
• Face painting &amp; cookie decorating
• Toasty Cheese food truck
• Photo booths &amp; art activities - including scratch art dragon masks, design your heraldry (mini shield), &amp; more • Outdoor games (if weather permits)
• Special guest: Lucy Tonyan's <a href="https://www.thestudiomchenry.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Studio</a> (McHenry) student &amp; instructor art display. Celebrate their final show with these talented and dedicated artists, as they wrap up classes in November after a wonderful 18 years. Thank you Lucy, for your inspirational leadership. We wish you the best in your new adventures!
Participants encouraged to wear faerie&nbsp;or medieval garb to get in the spirit of the Faire!!
FREE&nbsp;ADMISSION&nbsp;
$5 DONATION APPRECIATED - NOT REQUIRED Donations support Creative Arts studio programs &amp; scholarships

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Crystal Lake-Cary

Frostmoon Faire

Enjoy a magical time at the Frostmoon Faire! 
• Two galleries of Creative Arts student & instructor art (Crystal Lake &...

🎨 Art for a Cause — Art Show 2026 Enjoy a day of art and community while supporting the Rotary Club of Cary-Grove and the Cary-Grove Food Pantry! Featuring nationally acclaimed artist Phil Schorn, the Lou Taylor Collection, and local artists. 📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026 🕚 11:00 AM–5:00 PM 📍 Stone Hill Shopping Center — Executive Offices 960 IL Route 22, Fox River Grove, IL 60021 ✨ FREE ADMISSION Bring a friend, discover beautiful artwork, and join us for a wonderful community event. Share this event and help spread the word!

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Art for a Cause

🎨 Art for a Cause — Art Show 2026   Enjoy a day of art and community while supporting the Rotary Club of Cary-Grove and the...

Donley Auctions

The catalog showcases exceptional breadth across women’s attire, foundation garments, menswear, and period accoutrements. Standout historical treasures include an exquisite trio of Civil War-era gowns (Lot 1064), a turn-of-the-century ensemble bearing the rare label of pioneering NYC couturière Mrs. Osborn Co. (Lot 1056), and Victorian Gothic black mourning dresses tailored from fine silk and shell buttons (Lot 1060). Foundation garments feature prominently, highlighted by an astonishing 16-piece lot of Parisian handmade lingerie dating back to 1835 (Lot 1028) and Edwardian corsets still preserved with original boning and packaging (Lot 1088). Global textiles shine through finely embroidered late Qing Dynasty Chinese silk skirts (Lot 1163), while twentieth-century style takes center stage with a 360-degree velvet diamond circle skirt from the 1950s (Lot 1127) and signed, groovy 1960s psychedelic pieces by Emilio Pucci (Lot 1000). Gentleman's tailoring rounds out the catalog with rare finds like 19th-century Hammond &amp; Co. buckskin riding breeches (Lot 1142) alongside bespoke Victorian wool trousers (Lot 1140).See all the items and bid at <a href="https://bid.donleyauctions.com/auction/337-antique-and-vintage/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bid.donleyauctions.com/auction/337-antique-and-vintage/</a>

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Vintage Clothing & Hat Auction

The catalog showcases exceptional breadth across women’s attire, foundation garments, menswear, and period accoutrements....

Cosman Theater, 12015 Mill St., Huntley, IL 60142

The Huntley Fire Protection District Continues the Conversation About the Future 
During our first round of Our District, Our Community: A Partnership for a Safer Future workshops, attendees were surprised to learn how Huntley Fire is dealing with staffing shortages amid increasing call volume while also trying to keep up with replacing front-line emergency vehicles that have doubled in cost over the last 20 years.
For our next set of workshops, we will build on what we heard from residents during the first workshop and explain how emergency services are funded today, what it costs to provide them and the financial challenges the district is facing. We will work to develop recommendations on how to address the rising costs of aging equipment and explore funding options to help with staffing, equipment and facility needs.
Join Us for Our Next Community Workshops 
To make it easy for our large community to participate, we’ve scheduled workshops in three areas. The same content will be presented and discussed at each one, so join us for the one that fits your schedule.
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 <td>Central Area Workshop #2 
 
 Tuesday, October 20 
 6 p.m. 
 Huntley Park District - Cosman Theater 
(12015 Mill St., Huntley)</td>
 <td>South Area Workshop #2 
 
 Wednesday, October 21 
 10 a.m. 
 Sun City Drendel Ballroom
 (12880 Del Webb Boulevard
Huntley)</td>
 <td>Northeast Area Workshop #2 
 
 Wednesday, October 21 
 6 p.m. 
 Marlowe Middle School
(9620 Haligus Road, Lake in the Hills)</td>
 </tr>
</tbody></table>
Residents will have the opportunity to learn more about the Huntley Fire Protection District, ask questions and lend their voices to recommendations about the future of the District. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.huntleyfpd.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.huntleyfpd.org</a>.

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Join us for a heartwarming afternoon as we share the true life story of a foster dog finding her forever home. After the reading, guests can enjoy precious snuggles in our puppy or cat rooms.

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Story Time: Fiona Finds Her Way

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Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church

Have a yule that’s cool right here in Huntley! Award-winning actress Alexis J Roston of Artists Lounge Live salutes the Queen of Jazz, Ella Fitzgerald with a free performance at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main Street, Huntley, on Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 5:00pm.
Sponsored by the SOTP Artist Series, the public is invited to attend this free holiday performance. No tickets are required and freewill donations are gratefully accepted.
In the spirit of the holiday season, the SOTP Artist Series will also present a Christmas-themed silent auction starting at 3:45pm. Guests are invited to come early and join in the festivities.
Blending a festive cocktail of holiday hits and signature songs, Roston captures the angelic sound and irresistible joy that made Ella an American treasure. Her salute to Ella includes&nbsp;“Jingle Bells”, “Sleigh Ride”, “It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing”, as presented by Artists Lounge Live.
Actress, director, and playwright Roston won acclaim for her mesmerizing portrayal of Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, winning Chicago’s Jeff Award, a Black Theatre Award, and the Black Excellence Award. She has rave reviews from Public Television Chicago WTTW with cheers that, “Roston’s powerhouse voice, megawatt sparkle, and emotional exuberance lights up the stage”.
The company, Artists Lounge Live, presents timeless popular music performed by singular talents in captivating concerts marked by superb musicianship and intimate storytelling. The Chicago-based company is created and produced by married team Michael and Angela Ingersoll. Michael Ingersoll is an all-around entertainer and producer. Angela Ingersoll is an Emmy-Award nominated actor, singer, and writer. She previously performed her popular “Get Happy: Angela Ingersoll Sings Judy Garland” at the Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, sponsored by the Artist Series.
Visit the church website at <a href="https://www.bit.ly/SOTPARTIST" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bit.ly/SOTPARTIST</a> for further information or email at artistseries@sotpmail.com.
Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, located at 10805 Main Street, under the leadership of Senior Pastor Mark Boster and Pastor Ryan Mackey, has served the Huntley community for over 20 years. Visit <a href="https://www.sotp.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sotp.org</a> and follow at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ShepherdofthePrairie." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/ShepherdofthePrairie.</a>

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Enjoy “A Swingin’ Ella Christmas” as Alexis J...

Have a yule that’s cool right here in Huntley! Award-winning actress Alexis J Roston of Artists Lounge Live salutes the Queen...

Enjoy “A Swingin’ Ella Christmas” as Alexis J Roston sings Ella Fitzgerald

A Blue Christmas Service will be held to honor losses on Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 7:00pm at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main Street in Huntley.
“Blue Christmas is a gentle, contemplative service for those who are carrying pain or loss during this season of celebration,” said Donna Kelly, director of connections ministry, at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church.
Those who have suffered a loss of any kind, such as a loved one, a relationship, a job, a purpose, or a sense of self are invited to honor that loss and attend this service.
For those who are unable to attend in person, the Blue Christmas service will be available online through the Shepherd of the Prairie website at sotp.org or on YouTube.
For more information, contact Donna Kelly at donna@sotpmail.com.
Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, located at 10805 Main Street, under the leadership of Senior Pastor Mark Boster and Pastor Ryan Mackey, has served the Huntley community for over 25 years.
Visit <a href="https://www.sotp.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sotp.org</a> and follow at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ShepherdofthePrairie." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/ShepherdofthePrairie.</a>

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Springbrook is a vibrant church in our community that exists to glorify God, as we help others meet, know, and follow Jesus. Be our guest Sunday at 9am or 11am, or text GUEST to 1-844-238-7507 if you have any questions.

Springbrook is a vibrant church in our community that exists to glorify God, as we help others meet, know, and follow Jesus. Be our guest Sunday at...

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