Name: OPENING NIGHT: It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Start: 2026-11-13T19:30:00-06:00
Location: Citadel Theatre

Citadel Theatre

On one fateful Christmas Eve, George Bailey teeters on the edge of despair, until an unexpected visitor reveals the extraordinary impact of his life. Told as a lively 1940s radio broadcast, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play blends humor, nostalgia and heart into a timeless reminder that the choices we make can change everything.

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Lake County

Rachel Barnes

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Lake Forest-Lake Bluff

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OPENING NIGHT: It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

In this hilarious 2025 Tony Award-winning satire, an elite private school is thrown into crisis when a mumps outbreak divides parents and board members over vaccines. As debates intensify and facts grow slippery, every solution only deepens the conflict. Eureka Day asks us to fully recognize the humanity of those we disagree with.

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Eureka Day

In this hilarious 2025 Tony Award-winning satire, an elite private school is thrown into crisis when a mumps outbreak divides...

Gorton Center

Prompted Painting is back, but with a new theme!&nbsp;&nbsp;Art Impact Project’s instructor will walk you through all the steps to&nbsp;complete your own acrylic painting on canvas.&nbsp; But this isn’t your typical paint and sip, you’ll leave with your own&nbsp;original&nbsp;piece of art!&nbsp; All you need to bring is your imagination!
All supplies provided. &nbsp;Ages 11+
This class is free, but spaces are limited and participants must pre-register.&nbsp;
Celebrating their tenth anniversary, <a href="https://www.artimpactproject.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Art Impact Project</a> is a local 501c(3) with a mission of enhancing emotional wellness through creative expression.&nbsp; They partner with organizations such as schools, treatment facilities, libraries, and other community spaces throughout Lake County, to facilitate art programming with a focus on better mental health.&nbsp; Providing a supportive, small group setting, Art Impact Project guides participant step-by-step through the creative process so everyone can experience the benefits of art.
Want to take this class but can’t make this date? Check out our other Art Impact Classes on <a href="https://gortoncenter.org/event/art-impact-project-i-am-thankful-for-nov-10/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tuesday, November 10</a> or <a href="https://gortoncenter.org/event/art-impact-project-snow-globe-dec-8/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tuesday, December 8</a>!

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Art Impact Project: Prompted Painting

Prompted Painting is back, but with a new theme!  Art Impact Project’s instructor will walk you through all the steps...

Grace United Methodist Church

Tuesday Oct. 13, 2026 11:30-1:30p
Behind the Scenes with Local Actress
 Presented by Lake Bluff Women's Club. lakebluffwomensclub.org Catered lunch and captivating&nbsp; program. Travel back to the golden age of mid-century America; Andy Griffith, Gomer Pyle, Adams Family, Perry Mason, The Munsters, Adam 12. LBWC member, actress Sally Mills shares fascinating stories. Ask about her roommate in New York and Cary Grant. &nbsp; 11:30-2pm. $25 members / $30 non-member.&nbsp; Cash / Check or Venmo.&nbsp; Bring a friend for a memorable time. Grace United Methodist Church, 244 E. Center Ave. Lake Bluff, Il.&nbsp; RSVP by Oct 8th. Call or email Kathy (847)404-0874 or <a href="mailto:hardisonkat@gmail.com">hardisonkat@gmail.com</a>

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Behind the Scenes with Local Actress

Tuesday Oct. 13, 2026 11:30-1:30p
Behind the Scenes with Local Actress
 Presented by Lake Bluff Women's Club....

Lake Forest College

Explore the power of artificial intelligence in everyday life—join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Benjamin Zeller and Dr. Rachel Whidden for the return of this highly-acclaimed community engagement series
Artificial Intelligence and Everyday Life: Understanding, Engaging, and Applying AI
Registration fee: $450 for the five-week series
Registration deadline: Thursday, October 8
Course times: Thursday evenings, 6-8:30 p.m.
Course dates: October 15, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing how we learn, work, create, communicate, and make decisions. Held at the historic Krebs Center for the Humanities, this five-week series offers an accessible introduction to AI while exploring the ethical, social, cultural, and philosophical questions it raises – through demonstrations, discussion, and real-world case studies designed to help participants become informed and thoughtful users of these emerging technologies. Each week will highlight a new topic and 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 for this course by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community/lifelong-learning/ai-series-x86317" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Visit 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. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, but full attendance is not required.

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Lake Forest High School

Lake Forest High School Presents: The Outsiders
S.E. Hinton’s beloved classic novel comes to life onstage this fall in Lake Forest High School’s moving production of the play, The Outsiders. In Hinton’s depiction of Tulsa, Oklahoma in the mid-1960s, the teens were either Greasers or Socs. Caught within the rigid structure of this class divide, Ponyboy Curtis struggles to thrive, but with the help of both his real and found family members, he might find his purpose and path. This production is a must-see, especially for our own teen community members who have read the book, The Outsiders, in school.&nbsp;
<a href="https://cur8.com/39960/project/141071" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ticket Link</a>
Viewer Discretion Advised: Water Based Haze &amp; Mature Content. Ages 13+ Advised
Performance: October 15th, 16th, &amp; 17th.
Location: Raymond Moore Auditorium.
Time: House opens at 6:30 pm, performance begins at 7:00 pm.
Seating: Reserved.
Join the community in supporting the talented LFHS student performers and crew who bring this important production to life.

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LFHS Presents: The Outsiders

Lake Forest High School Presents: The Outsiders
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Lake Bluff Park District Recreation Center

Join the Lake Bluff Library at the Lake Bluff Park District's annual Trunk or Treat event! Stop by the Library's trunk for treats, fun, and a chance to show your Library spirit. Registration is required through the Lake Bluff Park District's website. We hope to see you there!
Trunk or Treat is for all ages.
Lake Bluff Park District 355 W. Washington Ave. in Lake Bluff
<a href="https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/lakebluffparks/activity/search/detail/10090" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register here</a>

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Trunk or Treat

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