Things to do this Weekend March 20-22
By: Jonathan Jones 03/16/2015
After the
St. Patrick's Day celebrations cease, this weekend in
Lake County grasps your arts and theater eye. It was a busy weekend with the festivities of Ireland and March Madness Selection Sunday. Unfortunately, no Illinois teams are in the tournament this year.
With the amount of family fun happening around Lake County, it may spark your interest in writing a song about what we hold near and dear to our area. There are only a little over two weeks remaining to submit your tune for the I Love Lake County Lake County Song Search! (March 29 deadline)
Take a glance at what Lake County has in store for you this weekend as we approach the first day of Spring (March 20). The Lake County Spring Guide will be available that day as well.
1.) When you’re talking about the best running backs in NFL 
history, Chicago Bears late-legendary sprinter Walter Payton’s name always comes up in the conversation. Lake County Discovery Museum is celebrating the gentleman that wore no. 34 in Soldier Field and was an all-star on and off the field in a Picture is Worth a Thousand Yards: Sports Photography of Walter Payton Exhibit. This marks the 30th anniversary since the Bears’ Superbowl Victory in 1985.
Now through Thursday December 31; Mon-Sat 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Sun 1 – 4:30 p.m. Lake County Discovery Museum 27277 N. Forest Preserve Road Wauconda, IL 60084. 
2.) Whether it be through Facebook or other social media, it is evident by the amount of photos that show hands sporting diamonds, means wedding season is upon us again! Congratulations if you are taking that trek down the aisle. Three Brother’s Theatre in Waukegan presents Before… I Do. This funny and wild tells a story of Dick and Jane’s union. The bridesmaids are ready to leave and a groomsman has been struck by Cupid because of the sister of the bride. I don’t want to provide a spoiler, so head on over to Three Brother’s Theatre before you jump the broom!
Fridays and Saturdays, march 13-28 @ 8 p.m.; Adult Admission $20/ Seniors and children admission $15. 3.) Impressionism was an art movement that came to 
the forefront at the end of the 19th century. The Lake Forest Symphony’s The Dawn of Impression will be featured through a musical journey in three pieces at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts. Chaeyoung Park, a 16-year old piano protégé from South Korea and Lawrence, KS will join the symphony in this don’t miss performance. Jim Kendros, a composer who wears many hats as a performer, and musician historian will provide a pre-concert lecture.
Saturday and Sunday March 21-22; Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets between $18-$59. 4.) Speaking of Impressionism, Libertyville will be hosting their Sixth Annual Fine Arts Month until Wednesday, March 25. The exhibits aren't just in one venue, various venues around downtown Libertyville like the David Adler Music and Arts Center, Civic Center, Studio West store window and other establishments will feature youth art events, musical performances, workshops, talent forums and more.
Now through Wednesday, March 25 Various Venues in Downtown Libertyville 135 W. Church St Libertyville, IL 60048.
5.) Briar Hill Farm not only begins their season Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for their open house to meet a horse/farm animal, but Sunday March 22 at 10 a.m., the Wauconda farm will conduct a one-day cheese and hard cider workshop. You will go home with cheddar, colby, feta or mozzarella cheese and a jug of hard cider or wine.
Open House Saturday, March 22 at 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. and Cheese hard Cider Workshop Sunday 10 a.m. Briar Hill 29583 N Gossell Rd Wauconda, IL 60084. It is $50 for the Sunday event. Preregistration before March 18th and cheese and hard cider workshop participants will save $10.
