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The Laughing Academy

Not just a pretty face, Jayson Cross is also pretty smart, pretty hilarious, and we're pretty thrilled to have him at The Laughing Academy!
About JAYSON CROSS
Dubbed "The Model Comic," Chicago-born and bred Jayson Cross combines quick wit with leading man looks (he was even featured in Playgirl's 2006 "Hot List"!).
A stand-up comedian, model and actor whose appearances range from national ads for major brands, photoshoots in Cosmopolitan, FHM, Marie Claire, and of course Playgirl (NO, he kept his clothes ON!) to TV work on 'As the World Turns' and 'All My Children,' Jayson has also hosted WE Network's '3 Men and a Chick Flick' and AMC's 'Date Night,' and his stand-up work includes headlining stand-up stints at top clubs like The Ice House, Zanies, and The New York Comedy Club as well as opening for celebrity acts like Kevin Nealon, Aries Spears, A Taste Of Honey, Richard Pryor Jr., Donnell Rawling, Sommore, and Sherrod Smalls.
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ACADEMY AFTER HOURS is The Laughing Academy’s BOYB (snacks and sodas available at the venue), grown-ups-only, not-TOO-late-night performance series bringing top-tier comics from around the country right here to YOU in Glenview!
So call the babysitter, bag a bottle (or stow a six-pack, we’re not here to judge...), and get yourself over to Glenview Road for FREE parking and first-class funnies!

Local Event: Stand Up Comedy:  Headliner Jayson Cross

Stand Up Comedy:  Headliner Jayson Cross

Not just a pretty face, Jayson Cross is also pretty smart, pretty hilarious, and we're pretty thrilled to have him at The...

Trinity Episcopal Church

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...

Central Street

Come&nbsp;celebrate spring on Central Street! Central Street Evanston's Spring's&nbsp;ALIVE! annual spring celebration returns on May 2 during regular&nbsp;business hours. Businesses, eateries, and community come together for&nbsp;spring-themed shopping and dining promotions and special in-store fun. Join us for Spring Fever shopping promotions, Taste of Spring food and&nbsp;drink specials, and Spring Fling in-store experiences. Smile for the&nbsp;camera at the interactive photobooth experience and leave with a free&nbsp;keepsake photo flipbook. Gather your friends and family for The Great&nbsp;Central Street Scavenger Hunt, in partnership with Central Street's Lock&nbsp;Chicago Escape Rooms and Roamli. This interactive scavenger hunt&nbsp;will take you and your team throughout the Central Street business&nbsp;district. Riddles, puzzles, and challenges will be spread across&nbsp;different businesses, and the teams with the most submissions will win&nbsp;amazing prizes.

Local Event: Central Street Evanston's Spring ALIVE! Annual Spring Celebration

Central Street Evanston's Spring ALIVE! Annual...

Come celebrate spring on Central Street! Central Street Evanston's Spring's ALIVE! annual spring celebration returns on May 2...

Central Street Evanston's Spring ALIVE! Annual Spring Celebration

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

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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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