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Start: 2026-09-26T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Big Run Wolf Ranch

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Featuring Wolves, Opossum, Pythons, Lizards, Sloth, Lynx,Tiger, Bear,Armadillos, Macaw,Hedgehog, Snakes, Porcupine, Goats, Frogs, Rabbits, Cavies and More! 

10:00 am—4:00 pm 
Admission $12 per person, Ages 0-3 Free
(accepting cash/credit/debit)
Educational Presentations, Concessions, Vendors, 
Photo &amp; Petting Opportunities, Everything is Outside
Proceeds to benefit animal education &amp; rescue programs.
(12:00Wolf Show) Big Run Wolf Ranch
(Display / Meet N’ Greet) Crosstown Exotics
(Display / Meet N’ Greet) The Natural Naturalist
(12:30-3:00 Photos with Sloth) Animal Quest
*Parking is at Walmart 16241 Farrell Rd
(SW Corner of Lot) with free non-stop bus service 
(strollers allowed) to the ranch*
*Handicapped Parking (with placard) available at 
Big Run Wolf Ranch 
14857 Farrell Rd., Lockport, IL*

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Morning Activities (Kids Discovery Zone)
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On September 9, 2026, in partnership with the Homer Township Public Library, the Lemont Artists Guild is pleased to present, at the library, experienced Fine Artist, Beth Leahy, who will do an oil painting demonstration of a still life subject and talk about several aspects of working with oil paint. She will discuss using a limited palette, working general to specific, edges/outlines, background, final tweaking of the subject and touch on color mixing. She will have a handout that attendees can take home for reference. PLEASE REGISTER AT: <a href="https://www.homerlibrary.org/oilpainting2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.homerlibrary.org/oilpainting2026</a>

Beth has been creating art since childhood. Her art education includes private lessons, workshops with contemporary artists, the Art Institute of Chicago, The American Academy of Art, The School of Representational Art, and Angel Academy of Art in Florence, Italy. She has been teaching art to adults since 1998 and has done many workshops in the Chicagoland area. She currently teaches at McCord Cultural Center and Gallery in Palos Park, IL.

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WHEN?
Saturday, September 12th, the Acting Intensive runs from 9:45 AM to 4:30 PM. Read on for a detailed look at the sessions and presenter bios!

Enjoy a day in a supportive, fun, laid-back environment as you learn about acting and careers in the performing arts from industry professionals. Bring a lunch, a water bottle, clothes to move in, and your enthusiasm. $50 for the full day.
Text (708) 655-0989

Sign up: <a href="https://www.lattetheater.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.lattetheater.com</a>
WHERE? 9008 Fairview Dr. (Parking Lot Entrance of Cornerstone Church)
SCHEDULE:
9:45 Arrival. Sign in. Icebreaker. Quick mandatory meeting for parents of creatives under 18.
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11:15 Finding the Right Balance. Creating Your Career in the Arts - Kaitlin Fron
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2:15 Dance and Movement- Elise Wallin
3:15 Water Break and Stretch
3:30 Stage Combat and Choreography– Tristin Hall and Angela Rak
4:30 Day Ends. Auditions for those interested.
DETAILED SCHEDULE
<ul><li>10 AM SoloTheater Tips, Tricks and The Actor’s Toolbox. Scene Study – Ron Keaton Preparation is important key to making your dreams a reality. Ron will take you through his “Actor’s Toolbox,” which includes monologues, photos, resumes, and how to approach someone in the audition process to present yourself for success. Scene study as well!</li><li></li><li>.11:15 Finding the Right Balance. Creating Your Career in the Arts - Kaitlin Fron</li><li>An honest discussion on how to assess and focus on different paths to a career related to music/theatre, and what it looks like to build the life you want while meeting your needs as a human, especially in today's economy. Explore choosing the right degree versus training independently and other paths to consider. Explore how to manage your career and have life balance for all you need to do and all you wish to become on stage!</li><li></li><li>1:00 Stage Physicality and Scene Study - Felicia Pfluger Learn techniques for acting authentically under imaginary circumstances, emotional preparation, and scene creation. In this workshop, students learn to break down script material to understand implicit and explicit meaning with their scene partner. Exercises focus on getting out of the head and into the heart, moment-to-moment character development, blocking, transitions, motivation, and script analysis.</li><li></li><li>2:15 Dance and Movement - Elise Wallin</li><li><ul><li>Develop performance confidence in your creative expression with movement and dance that heightens your character’s theatricality, spatial and ensemble awareness, and just have fun!</li><li></li><li>3:15 Water break - Take a little break and do some self-care. We're here to answer any questions you may have.</li><li></li><li>3:30 Stage Combat, Combat Choreography, Realistic Reactions - Tristan Hall and Angela Rak. </li><li>Gearing your fight to elicit comedy, action, or adventure, this session deals with consent with your stage partner, and Stage Combat falls, punches, and slaps. Learn choreography based on the emotion and dramatic and comedic level you wish to transport your audience with</li><li></li></ul></li><li><ul><li>4:30 AUDITIONS For those interested. Want to be in the LATTE Performance Company? Stick around and read with other cast members in a low-key, no-stress atmosphere for our fall show. Join us for a relaxed, laid-back talk about the program and how you can grow with us on stage. Both inexperienced and experienced actors are welcome to apply. Call 708-655-0989</li><li>Sign up is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lattetheater.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.lattetheater.com.</a></li></ul></li></ul>
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