Diversions: 4 picks for the upcoming week

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Updated: February 24, 2012 9:44AM

1. “The Taming of the Shrew” will be presented as a theatrical reading by Equity actors from the Shakespeare Project of Chicago at 2 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Highland Park Library, 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park. Call (847) 432-1573 or visit www.hplibrary.org.

2. Soprano Amy Conn and Trevor Stephenson, fortepiano, perform at 4 p.m. Feb. 26 as part of the Early Music series at the Byron Colby Barn at Prairie Crossing, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake. The program includes songs and instrumental pieces by Mozart, Haydn and Schubert. Tickets are $15. To order tickets or for more information, call (847) 543-1202.

3. VaShawn Mitchell will headline the 28th annual College of Lake County Salute to Gospel Music at 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. The evening’s theme is “The Evolution of Gospel Music According to Chicago.” Also performing will be Joshua’s Troop, Gospel Music According to Chicago (a 200-voice choir), Arthur Sutton and the Gift of Praise, and the CLC Gospel Choir, directed by Charles Clency. The 2012 Harambee Award of Excellence will showcase three gospel legends: Albertina Walker, Delores Barrett Campbell of the famed Barrett Sisters, and songwriter Jessy Dixon. The Brown Sisters will perform a special musical tribute to the Harambee honorees. Tickets are $19; $17 for senior citizens. For information, call (847) 263-6300 or visit www.geneseetheatre.com.

4. “An Afternoon at the Oscars,” a discussion about the 2012 Academy Awards, will be led by Columbia College film instructor Reid Schultz at 1 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Call (847) 362-2330 or visit www.cooklib.org.