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Zion Conservatory of Music

Inspire your young musician with creative workshops tailored for students at every stage, ranging from ages 6 to 18. Choose from Music Exploration for beginners, Jam Camp for intermediate levels focusing on improvisation, or Found Sound for a unique rhythm and movement experience inspired by STOMP. Register online to secure a spot for these fun, hands-on educational experiences.

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Join Fat Cat Rescue, Inc. for an Egyptian-themed afternoon of games and fun! Your $40 admission includes a bingo card pack and light snacks, with additional cards, food trucks, raffles, and a cash bar also available on site.

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Gorton Center

World-Class Grand Opera Arrives on the North Shore: Concert Opera of Greater Chicago Presents Don Carlo at the Gorton Center
LAKE FOREST, IL — This August, North Shore residents will not have to travel downtown to experience the soaring majesty of grand Italian opera. The Concert Opera of Greater Chicago (COGC) is bringing Giuseppe Verdi’s monumental historical masterpiece, Don Carlo, directly to Lake Forest.
Performed in a fast-paced, high-drama 4-act concert version, the production features a full live orchestra and a powerful ensemble chorus under the baton of acclaimed Maestro Philip Bauman. .
Audiences can catch this rare local staging at the historic Gorton Center for two performances only: Friday, August 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM and Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
Don Carlo is legendary for its intense psychological drama, royal betrayal, and unmatched vocal demands. COGC’s production showcases a phenomenal lineup of premier operatic talent performing right in the neighborhood:
<ul><li>Don Carlo (The conflicted Prince): Alain Arvelo, tenor</li><li>Elisabeth of Valois (The tragic Queen): Vera Bowser, soprano</li><li>Princess Eboli (The scheming noblewoman): Paula Schaefgen, mezzo-soprano</li><li>Rodrigo (The loyal friend): Thomas Hall, baritone</li><li>King Philip II (The formidable monarch):&nbsp;Alvaro Ramírez, bass</li><li>The Grand Inquisitor (The terrifying zealot): Andrew Boisvert, bass</li></ul>
The opera will be sung in its original Italian with clear English supertitles projected above the stage, making the gripping story perfectly accessible to both lifelong opera lovers and first-time attendees.
To create a truly exceptional and welcoming evening out for the local community, all ticket purchases include complimentary intermission savories and refreshments, making it the perfect summer date night or weekend family outing.
Event Details:
<ul><li>What: Giuseppe Verdi’s Don Carlo (Presented by the Concert Opera of Greater Chicago)</li><li>Where: The Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045</li><li>When: Friday, August 7 at 7:00 PM &amp; Sunday, August 9 at 2:00 PM</li><li>Admission: $35 Regular / $25 Seniors &amp; Groups (6+)</li><li>Tickets &amp; Information: Available online at <a href="https://www.chicagoconcertopera.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.chicagoconcertopera.com</a>, via email at <a href="mailto:arc@chicagoconcertopera.com" target="_blank">arc@chicagoconcertopera.com</a>, or by calling the box office at (847) 421-4287.</li></ul>

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On Saturday, August 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., the community is invited to a free public panel bringing together immigration experts, local advocates, and immigrants’ stories to shed light on the challenges facing immigrant families in our area — and to offer concrete ways neighbors can help.
The event will feature representatives from:
<ul><li>Brushwood Center</li><li>Mano a Mano</li><li>Lake County Rapid Response Team</li><li>Center for Immigrant Progress</li><li>Staff and volunteers from the United Methodist Church of Libertyville</li></ul>




Panelists will share firsthand accounts and professional insight into the everyday realities of immigrant life in Lake County, address common misconceptions, and outline practical, actionable steps attendees can take to support immigrant neighbors — whether through volunteering, advocacy, or direct assistance.

Information and resources will be available from:
<ul><li>Brushwood Center</li><li>IL Law and Justice Center</li><li>Center for Immigrant Progress</li><li>Lake County Community Foundation</li><li>Lake County Suicide Prevention Task Force</li><li>Northern Illinois Conference Immigration Team</li><li>Hispanic American Community Education and Services (HACES)</li></ul>







Event DetailsFrom Education to Action: Understanding and Helping Our Immigrant Neighbors&nbsp;– Community Forum When: Saturday, August 8, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Where:&nbsp;United Methodist Church of Libertyville, 429 Brainerd Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048 Cost: Free and open to the public RSVP/Info:&nbsp;<a href="https://umcl.org/immigrationforum2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://umcl.org/immigrationforum2026/</a>; 847-362-2112 
Note – when registering for the event, it is listed as “Welcoming the Stranger.”The program is presented jointly by:
The United Methodist Church of Libertyville The Northern Illinois Conference Advocacy Partners Immigration Committee The Commission on Religion and Race, Northern Illinois Conference The Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church









About UMCL: 
We're a friendly church community in Libertyville, passionate about sharing Jesus's love through worship, service, and connection. Whether you're new to the area or just exploring your faith, you're welcome here — come grow with us, serve alongside us, and make a real difference in our community and beyond. Visit us online at <a href="https://www.umcl.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.umcl.org</a>.

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