Arts and entertainment calendar for Nov. 3

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Updated: November 1, 2011 10:22PM

Holiday

“White Christmas,” by Irving Berlin, through Jan. 1, 2012, at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. The performance schedule is 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $40-$48, plus tax and handling fees. Discounts available for students and senior citizens. Call (847) 634-0200 or visit www.marriotttheatre.com.

“A Christmas Carol,” Nov. 25-Dec. 30 at Citadel Theatre, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. Performances at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sundays; special matinees at 3 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 26 and Dec. 10, and 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15. Tickets: $37.50; $32.50 for students and seniors. Discounts available for Thursday and Sunday performances. Call (847) 735-8554 or visit www.citadeltheatre.org.

“The Magic of the Nutcracker” will be presented by Dancenter North at 3 p.m. Dec. 3-4 in Libertyville High School’s Butler Auditorium, 708 W. Park Ave., and at 3 p.m. Dec. 10-11 at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. The Clara Tea Party, for young girls and their chaperones, will be held from 1:30-3 p.m. Nov. 5 at Trattoria Pomigliano in Libertyville. The event features a storyteller, refreshments, and opportunities to take photos with Clara and her Nutcracker friends. Tickets for the Clara Tea Party are $18 per person. A shortened “storybook” version of the ballet for preschoolers and their chaperones, “Clara’s Dream,” will be performed at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 3 at Libertyville High School; tickets are $12-$15. Tickets for the tea party and Libertyville High School performances can be purchased by calling (847) 367-7970. Tickets for performances at the Genesee Theatre can be purchased by visiting www.ticketmaster.com. For further information, visit www.themagicofthenutcracker.com.

“The Nutcracker” will be presented by Civic Ballet of Chicago at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Dec. 17 and 3 p.m. Dec. 18 at the College of Lake County’s James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Tickets: $22-$30. Visit www.clcillinois.edu/tickets or call (847) 543-2300.

A holiday concert by the Milwaukee Renaissance Band will be hosted by Early Music at the Byron Colby Barn at Prairie Crossing, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake, at 4 p.m. Dec. 4. Tickets are $15. To order tickets or for more information, call (847) 543-1202.

Cherish the Ladies: A Celtic Christmas, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at the College of Lake County’s James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Tickets: $30-$38. Visit www.clcillinois.edu/tickets or call (847) 543-2300.

Chicago Master Singers and Ars Viva Orchestra present a celebration of the holiday season at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 and 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at Divine Word Chapel, 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny. The program includes “Many Moods of Christmas” by Robert Shaw and Robert Russell Bennett, Gustav Holst’s “Christmas Day” and other music of the season. Preferred seating $48, general seating $38, side seating $28; discounts available for seniors and students. For information, call (877) 825-5267 or visit www.chicagomastersingers.org.

Holiday Brass and Choral Concert will be presented by Music of the Baroque at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 17 and 3 p.m. Dec. 18 at at Divine Word Chapel, 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny. Tickets are $30-$75. Call (312) 551-1414 or visit www.baroque.org.

Christkindl Markt, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 2-6 at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 E. Westminster, Lake Forest. Offerings include traditional Christmas items, fair trade merchandise, jewelry and home decor and more. Proceeds support the church’s Mission & Outreach programs. Ladies’ Preview Evening from 7-9 p.m. Dec. 1; $20 donation suggested. RSVP to Francesca Connell at fconnell@aol.com. For information, call (847) 234-7633.

Stage

“Fiddler on the Roof Jr.” will be presented by Christian Youth Theater through Nov. 13 at the CA Arts Auditorium, 2500 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion. Performances are at 9:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Nov. 3 and 8; 7 p.m. Nov. 4 and 11; 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 5 and 12; and 2 p.m. Nov. 6 and 13. Tickets are $9-$12 in advance; $11-$14 at the door. Call (847) 516-2298 or visit www.cytchicago.org.

“The Long Awaited,” through Nov. 13 at Clockwise Theatre, 221 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Bessie takes care of everyone, including her dying mother, her wayward son and her AWOL brother, in a gentle comedy about finding love in all the right places. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. $16.50. Call (847) 775-1500 or visit www.clockwisetheatre.org.

The Music Theatre Company, 1850 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, hosts a concert presentation of “The Last Five Years,” by Jason Robert Brown, at 7 p.m. Nov. 14-16 and Nov. 21-22 and 6 p.m. Nov. 20. Tickets are $35, which includes a post-show champagne toast and cupcake reception. Visit www.themusictheatrecompany.org or call (847) 579-4900.

Classical

Byron Colby Barn at Prairie Crossing, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake. Nov. 20, 4 p.m.: Hsiao-Ling Lin, piano, premieres two new works by Drury Pifer from the Rivers Series: “The Hudson” and “The St. Lawrence.” The program also includes works by Franz Liszt, Shui-Long Ma and Maurice Ravel. Tickets are $15. To order tickets or for more information, call (847) 543-1202.

Chicago Master Singers, directed by Alan Heatherington, performs at Divine Word Chapel, 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny. For information, call (877) 825-5267 or visit www.chicagomastersingers.org. Ticket prices: preferred seating $48, general seating $38, side seating $28; discounts available for seniors and students. Prices for the three-concert season subscription run from $49 (students) to $130 (preferred seating). Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 6, 7 p.m.: The program includes Mozart’s Coronation Mass and Dvorak’s “Stabat Mater.” Featuring the Ars Viva Symphony Orchestra and guest soloists.

College of Lake County, James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Call (847) 543-2300 or visit www.clcillinois.edu/tickets. Nov. 6, 4 p.m.: The CLC Wind Ensemble’s fall concert will feature a varied repertoire from the band tradition. $5; $4 for seniors. Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m.: The CLC Concert Band, under the direction of John Mose, will perform music from both the classical and modern wind band repertoire in addition to holiday favorites. $5; $4 for seniors.

Early Music at the Byron Colby Barn at Prairie Crossing, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake. All concerts are at 4 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $15; series subscription of seven concerts is $84. To order tickets or for more information, call (847) 543-1202. Nov. 13: Rachel Pine and her Viola of Love with Ars Antigua, directed by Jerry Fuller. The program includes works by Antonio Vivaldi and Georg Phillip Telemann.

The Met: Live in HD, the Metropolitan Opera’s series of live performance transmissions into movie theaters, including Gurnee Cinemas 20, 6144 Grand Ave., Gurnee; and Lincolnshire 20 plus IMAX, 300 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. Tickets are available at the theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. Nov. 5, 11 a.m.: Wagner’s “Siegfried.” Nov. 19, 11:55 a.m.: Philip Glass’s “Satyagraha.” Dec. 3, 11:30 a.m.: Handel’s “Rodelinda.” Dec. 10, 11:55 a.m.: Gounod’s “Faust.” Jan. 21, 2012, 11:55 a.m.: “The Enchanted Island,” a showcase of arias and ensembles by Handel, Vivaldi, Rameau and others. Feb. 11, 2012, 11 a.m.: Wagner’s “Gotterdammerung.” Feb. 25, 2012, 11:55 a.m.: Verdi’s “Ernani.” April 7, 2012, 11 a.m.: Massenet’s “Manon.” April 14, 2012, 11:55 a.m.: Verdi’s “La Traviata.”

Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. Nov. 10, 7 p.m.: Concert by violinist Oliver Colbentson, accompanied by pianist Jimin Yun. No registration required.

Pop/folk/jazz

Austin’s Saloon & Eatery, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville. (847) 549-1972. www.austinssaloon.com. Music at 9 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Nov. 5: Rod Tuffcurls & the Bench Press. Nov. 12, 10 p.m.: Sixteen Candles. Nov. 18: Jump ‘n the Saddle Band and Skip Towne & the Greyhounds. Nov. 23: Too White Crew. Nov. 26, 10 p.m.: Bella Cain (country). College of Lake County,

James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. www.clcillinois.edu/tickets. (847) 543-2300. Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m.: Holiday Jazz Concert, presented by the CLC Jazz Ensembles. $5; $4 for seniors.

Cubby Bear North, 21661 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. (847) 541-4700. www.cubbynorth.com. Shows are at 10 p.m., unless noted otherwise. Nov. 4: David & Goliath, $5. Nov. 5: Cougar and Shine Box, $5. Nov. 11: Wedding Banned, $8. Nov. 12: Exit 147, $6. Nov. 13, 9 p.m.: Grammy award winning singer, songwriter and rap artist Whitey Ford, also known as Everlast, performs in support of his “Songs of the Ungrateful Living Tour.” Redlight King opens. $15 in advance; $18 at the door. 21 and over show. Nov. 18: Your Villain My Hero. Nov. 19: ARRA, $7. Nov. 24: Thanksgiving Eve Party with Sixteen Candles, $10. Nov. 25: Imposter Radio, $6. Nov. 26: Country Night with Chasin Mason, $5.

Lake County Folk Club events are held at 7 p.m. Sundays at Aleks’ Restaurant, 525 Rockland Road, Lake Bluff. Concert admission is $12; $10 for Lake County Folk Club members, students and senior citizens.No admission charge for Open Stage and Song Circle. Reservations encouraged for all concerts; call (847) 271-1584. For information, visit www.thelakecountyfolkclub.org. Nov. 6: Concert by Dan Zahn and Kate Moretti; Pete Jonsson opens. Nov. 13 and Dec. 11: Open Stage, hosted by Scott Engstrom. Nov. 20: Concert by Bill and Kate Isles; Dave Hawkins opens. Nov. 27: Song Circle, hosted by Marcia Krieger. Dec. 4: Larry Penn; Chuck VanderVennet opens. Dec. 18: Tricia Alexander with Alpha Stewart Jr.; Dee Lee opens.

New York Slices, 1843 Second St., Highland Park. (847) 432-6979. www.nyslices.com. No cover, unless noted otherwise. Fridays: 7-9 p.m. family karaoke; 9 p.m. adult karaoke. Nov. 5, 8 p.m.: The Caveman: Alex Tomkins and Jason Ashworth; Mellowship’s Jeremy Schmetterer and Troubled Identity’s Max Subar. Nov. 12: Chris Laughlin Music School Concert. Nov. 26, 8 p.m.: 50 Below (New Trier High School students).

Stained Glass Coffeehouse features live music at the Congregational Church of Deerfield, 225 Wilmot Road. Performances begin at 7 p.m. $15 donation; proceeds benefit local and international charities. Visit www.stainedglasscoffeehouse.com. Dec. 3: Trillium; Half Baked Goods opens.

Viper Alley, 275 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. www.viper-alley.com. (866) 463-3401. Shows are for ages 21-plus, unless noted otherwise. Nov. 4, 10 p.m.: 7th Heaven. $10-$20. Nov. 5, 7 p.m.: Roomful of Blues (blues, R&B, swing). $10-$20. Nov. 5, 10 p.m.: Kip Winger. $14-$20. Nov. 10, 8 p.m.: Vanilla Fudge (rock). $20-$27. Nov. 11, 8 p.m.: The Association. $22-$30. Nov. 17, 8:30 p.m.: Paula Cole. $20-$35. Nov. 19, 8:30 p.m.: James Cotton and Eddy Clearwater (blues). $20-$30. Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m.: Shawn Mullins with special guest Callaghan. $20-$25. Nov. 25, 9 p.m.: Blackened with Losing Scarlet (Metallica tribute). $8. Dec. 2, 8 p.m.: Spyro Gyra. $25-$50. Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m.: Elvis impersonator Rick Saucedo. $10-$15. Dec. 3, 10 p.m.: Savoy Brown with Kim Simmonds “Voodoo Moon” CD release party. Dec. 6, 6 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.: “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with jazz pianist David Benoit. All-ages event. $25-$50. Dec. 29, 8 p.m.: Collin Raye, $22-$50.

Art galleries

Antioch Fine Arts Foundation Gallery, 983 Main St., Antioch. www.antiochfinearts.org. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sundays. Nov. 6, 1-4 p.m.: Artists’ reception for an exhibit of photographs by Jerry Donahue and watercolors and acrylics by Beverly Walczak. Attendees are asked to bring new pairs of socks to be donated to the Open Arms Food Pantry.

The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. (847) 432-1888. www.theartcenterhp.org. Nov. 4-Dec. 30: “Share My Kingdom,” works from Little City’s Center for the Arts, a studio collective for artists with developmental disabilities. An opening reception will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 4. “Share My Kingdom” artist performance and panel discussion will be held from 12:30-2 p.m. Nov. 20. Nov. 4-Dec. 30: “12 x 12,” a juried exhibit of works by local and regional artists working in the intimate format of 12” by 12”. Opening reception from 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 4.

Artists on the Bluff Station Gallery, located in the north portion of the Lake Bluff train station, 600 N. Sheridan Road, displays works by local artists. Hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. For information, visit www.artistsonthebluff.org. Through November: “ASAP (A Square Artist Project),” featuring painted 12” x 12” canvases.

College of Lake County Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Call (847) 543-2240 or visit http://gallery.clcillinois.edu. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Through Nov. 7: The 31st annual Recent Works Exhibition for Lake County Artists. Nov. 11-Dec. 11: “Surface Tension: A Group Collage Exhibit,” featuring work by Kathryn Kucera, Joseph Clayton Mills, Jacqueline Moses, Alice Shaddle, Doug Stapleton and Patricia K. Swanson. Opening reception will be held from 7-9 p.m. Nov. 11. Dec. 3-6: CLC’s 21st annual Holiday Art Sale.

Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park. (847) 433-6901. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. Through Dec. 2: “Views of Nature: Michelle Kogan and Students,” featuring observational studies and inspirations from nature.

Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Nov. 4-30: Multi-media artwork by Ellie Routtenberg. Meet the artist from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 10. Fifty percent of the proceeds from sales of artwork will benfit the Midwest Palliative and Hospice Care Center. For information, call (847) 814-7328.

III Generations Gallery, 1044 N. Western Ave., Suite 1050, Lake Forest. Nov. 18-20: “Compass — Directions of Taos Art,” featuring work by artists of Taos, New Mexico. Opening reception from 5-9 p.m. Friday; exhibit hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

Books & poetry

Cook Memorial Library District’s Aspen Drive Library, 701 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. (847) 362-2330. www.cooklib.org. Registration required for all events, unless otherwise noted. Nov. 5, 2-4 p.m.: Tea and Talk with Fern Schumer Chapman, author of Motherland and Is It Night or Day?

Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. (847) 362-2330. www.cooklib.org. Nov. 14, 7 p.m.: Essayist Peter Smith will read from his new book, A Cavalcade of Lesser Horrors. Registration is required. Deerfield Public Library,

920 Waukegan Road. (847) 945-3311. www.deerfieldlibrary.org. Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m.: Discussion of Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson. Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m.: Discussion of Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand.

Ryerson Woods, Riverwoods Road, between Deerfield Road and Route 22, Deerfield. (847) 968-3321. www.ryersonwoods.org. Friends of Ryerson Woods sponsor Ryerson Reads, a book discussion series focused on environmental literary classics. Book talks are held from 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays and are led by Ben Goluboff, professor of English at Lake Forest College. Fee per discussion is $15; $10 for Friends of Ryerson Woods members. Nov. 16: The Wild Trees: A Story of Passion and Daring by Richard Preston. Jan. 11, 2012: The Golden Spruce: A Story of Myth, Madness and Greed by John Vaillant. March 14, 2012: American Chestnut: The Life, Death and Rebirth of a Perfect Tree by Susan Freinkel.

Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. Nov. 10, 10 a.m.: Discussion of The Glass Room by Simon Mawer. Nov. 12, 2-4 p.m.: Love is Murder Mini-Con, featuring authors Raymond Benson (official author of the James Bond 007 novels), Michael Harvey (The Chicago Way), Jeffrey Small (The Breath of God) and Robert Goldsborough (Three Strikes You’re Dead). Discussion will be followed by a question-and-answer session and book signings. Books will be available for purchase courtesy of Lake Forest Book Store. Admission is free, but registration is required.

Volo Bog, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, west of Highway 12 between State Routes 120 and 134, Ingleside. Of Bogs & Books Reading Group meets from 10-11:30 a.m. the second Saturday of the month. The small, informal book discussion group is for adults interested in environmental, outdoor and natural history literature. Books selected for discussion range from classic to contemporary. Reservations are requested at dnr.volobog@illinois.gov or (815) 344-1294. Nov. 12: The Nature Principle: Human Restoration and the End of Nature-Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv. Dec. 10: Teaching a Stone to Talk: Expeditions and Encounters by Annie Dillard. Jan. 14, 2012: Replenishing the Earth: Spiritual Values for Healing Ourselves and Our World by Wangari Maathai. Feb. 11, 2012: Becoming Animal: An Earthly Cosmology by David Abram.

Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St., Waukegan. (847) 623-2041. www.waukeganpl.org. Nov. 5, 1-3 p.m.: Writers Revealed: Mystery Writers Panel, featuring authors Andrew Grant (Die Twice), Shane Gericke (Torn Apart), Tasha Alexander (And Only to Deceive) and Luisa Buehler (Chicago-based Grace Marsden mysteries). Discussion will be followed by a question-and-answer session and book signings. Books will be available for purchase courtesy of Lake Forest Book Store. Admission is free, but registration is required.

Child’s play

Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. (847) 362-2330. www.cooklib.org. Nov. 19, 10:30 a.m.: Ginger Acopiado of Music-in-the-Box Inc. explores musical picture books that feature songs old and new. Open to children ages 1-7 years, with a caregiver. No registration required.

“The Velveteen Rabbit” will be presented by The Kirk Players at 10 a.m. Nov. 26 at the Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, and at 1 p.m. Nov. 27 at Barnes and Noble in the Westfield Mall in Vernon Hills. Admission is free. For information, visit www.kirkplayers.org or call Paddy Lynn, (847) 566-6391.

Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. Nov. 8, 7 p.m.: John Flanagan, author of Ranger’s Apprentice: The Lost Stories, will discuss and sign his books. Registration is required. Nov. 9, 7 p.m.: Read This! Teen Book Discussion Group discussses Everfound by Neal Schusterman. Nov. 13, 2 p.m.: Madcap Puppets performance of “Jack & The Gentle Giant.”

Comedy

Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. (847) 263-6300. www.geneseetheatre.com. For tickets, call (800) 982-2787 or see www.ticketmaster.com. Nov. 4, 8 p.m.: Comedian Brian Regan. Tickets are $39.50 and $45. Nov. 11, 8 p.m.: Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, stars of ABC’s “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”, will present an evening of improvisational comedy. Tickets are $32.75, $38.75 and $45.75.

Dance

Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. (847) 263-6300. www.geneseetheatre.com. For tickets, call (800) 982-2787 or see www.ticketmaster.com. Jan. 21, 2012, 7:30 p.m.: The State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents “Swan Lake.” Tickets are $23-$53.

Shoreline Dance Club plays recorded music for easy ballroom dancing in the Stuart Community Room of the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Lessons are given by professional instructors Bob and Penny Urbon at 7:30 p.m., followed by an evening of social dancing. Adults of all ages and dancing abilities welcome. Attire is dressy/casual. Admission per couple is $20 for members; $25 for guests. Membership is $20 per year per couple. Call (847) 816-7602 or visit www.ballroomchicago.com/shoreline.htm. Nov. 19: Tango.

Dining

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, 960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. (847) 793-0333. www.flemingssteakhouse.com. Nov. 11, 7 p.m.: Duckhorn Vineyards Wine Dinner. The all-inclusive dinner is $100, which includes paired wines with four courses and dessert. Reservations are required.

Film

College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. International Film Series - There is no charge to attend the films, which will be screened at 7 p.m. in Room A162 (Anderson lecture hall), unless noted otherwise. Films are subtitled when necessary, have adult content and are not suitable for children. For information, contact Christopher Cooling at (847) 543-2623 or ccooling@clcillinois.edu. Nov. 4: “A Christmas Tale” (France, 2008). When a self-centered mother (Catherine Deneuve) announces a recent leukemia diagnosis, members of her extended family resolve to set aside petty rivalries and longstanding grievances during a winter holiday at their childhood estate in rural France. Dec. 9: “Still Walking” (Japan/2008). Three generations of a Japanese family meet to honor a drowned son.

Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road. (847) 945-3311. www.deerfieldlibrary.org. Nov. 7, 6:30 p.m.: Monday Night Movie features “Jane Eyre” (2011).

Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. (847) 263-6300. www.geneseetheatre.com. Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m.: Screening of “The Interrupters.” A post-film question-and-answer session will be held with the filmmakers and other guests. $9.50; $6.50 for students, seniors and military.

Twilight Saga Tuesdays, featuring installments of “The Twilight Saga,” will be screened in local theaters including the Lincolnshire 20 plus IMAX, 300 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. Films will be shown at 7:30 p.m. and include “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” on Nov. 8; and “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” on Nov. 15. Tickets are available at the theater box office and online at www.FathomEvents.com.

Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. Nov. 4, 2 p.m.: Screening of “An Invisible Sign,” rated PG-13. Nov. 5, 2 p.m.: Family film — “Shrek 2,” rated PG. Nov. 6, 2 p.m.: Screening of “Louisa May Alcott, the Woman Behind ‘Little Women.’” Nov. 19, 2 p.m.: “Water for Elephants,” rated PG-13. Nov. 22, 2 p.m.: “Happy Feet,” rated PG.

Workshops & classes

The Academy @ Citadel Theatre will present three free two-hour programs, A Taste of Stage Performance, for students age 6-14. The sessions, taught by theatre professionals, will cover acting, musical theatre, physical comedy, improvisation and more. Sessions will be held at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at CROYA, 400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest; 11 a.m. Dec. 4 at Sachs Recreation Center, 455 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield; and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Libertyville Sports Complex, 1950 N. Highway 45. Registration is required; call (847) 735-8554, ext. 2.

College of Lake County Discovery! Program, designed for adults age 50 and older, offers the following classes. For more information or to register, call the Discovery! Hotline at (847) 543-6507. Nov. 7-21, 1-3:30 p.m. Mondays: “Jailhouse in the Movie House” film series at the Southlake Campus in Vernon Hills, $49. Nov. 15-Dec. 6, 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays: “Mysteries Then and Now,” a study of popular mystery writers, $16 per session.

Lake County Art League will sponsor a watercolor workshop featuring artist Gordon France from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 4-5 at the State Bank of the Lakes, 1906 Holian Drive, Spring Grove. Cost for the two-day workshop is $130; $100 for LCAL members. For information or to register, call Jim Brooksher, (847) 223-1317.

Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m.: Writer’s Support Group meeting. No registration required.

Museums

Lake County Discovery Museum, located in the Lakewood Forest Preserve, Route 176, west of Fairfield Road, near Wauconda. (847) 968-3400. www.LCFPD.org. Hours are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; and 1-4:30 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $6; $2.50 for children ages 4-17; free for children 3 and younger. Through Jan. 8, 2012: “Classic Images: Photography by Ansel Adams” presents a rare portfolio of 70 photographs hand-printed by the artist, and selected by him to represent the best of his life’s work. The photographs are from the collection of Anne Adams Helms. Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Making Memories Workshop. Participants will use photos and found objects from nature to create a personal work of art. Registration required. Dec. 15, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Nature and Macro Flower Photography. Registration required.