Want to treat your Valentine to an exceptional, all-inclusive surprise? Add a luxury gift and premium champagne with our customizable Wine, Dine & Sparkle dinner for two. See Wine, Dine & Sparkle section above for more details.

• Jump All Day
  • 1 Jumper - $19.99
  • 2 Jumpers - $18.99 each
  • 3 Jumpers - $17.99 each
  • 4+ Jumpers - $16.99 each
• Jump All Weekend
  • 1 Jumper - $29.99
  • 2 Jumpers - $28.99 each
  • 3 Jumpers - $27.99 each
  • 4+ Jumpers - $26.99 each

$25/person. This class will take place at Stevenson High School. Click here for more information or to register.

$30 per person with reservation | $40 at the door.

Package includes: 5 tastings + 1 pre-batched drink + food pairing with each drink.
Food available for purchase. Ages 21+ only.

In this new program series, Tinkering Through Time, children will experience a variety of hands-on activities and develop STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) and critical thinking skills. Join us after school to discover how history connects to science experiments, nature, crafts, and more!

Includes Museum admission. Program will take place in the North Shore Gas Education Classroom in the Dunn Museum.

Enjoy free programs every first and third Thursday evening at the Dunn Museum. Experience the Dunn Museum after hours to learn more about your local history and enviornment, engage in hands-on programs, and expand your curiosity. Come discover the possibilities the museum has for all ages!

Tentative agenda:

• 4:15 PM: Check in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites (T-Shirt Pickup/Welcome Drink & Snacks/Networking)
• 5:00 PM: Board Shuttle to 1st stop – Zin Gastro Pub
• 5:45/6:00 PM: Board Shuttle to 2nd stop – BBQ’d Productions
• 6:45/7:00 PM: Board Shuttle to 3rd stop – Roaring Table Brewery
• 7:45/8:00 PM: Board Shuttle to 4th stop – Lake Zurich Brewing
• 8:45/9:00 PM: Board Shuttle to 5th stop – Copper Fiddle Distillery
• 10:15 PM: Board Shuttle to Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Please note that shuttle departure/arrival times are approximate, and are subject to change based on event attendance and shuttle routes. Please note that a waiver will need to be signed in order to participate in this event.

• 4 categories
• Groms (14 & Under) Ski
• Groms (14 & Under) Snowboard
• Open (15+) Ski
• Open (15+) Snowboard
• Best Trick - Grom (ski/board cobined)
• Best Trick - Open (ski/board combined)
• Competitors will be judged on:
• Style
• Amplitude
• Difficulty
• Format:
• 1 - 20 minute jam session, top 5-8 in each category will advance to finals
• time and number advancing may vary depending on number of entrants
• Prizes:
• Grom Categories - Prize packages for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in skiing and snowboarding from our local sponsors
• Open Categories (Skiing & Snowboarding)
• 1st - $400
• 2nd - $300
• 3rd - $200
• Best Trick - Grom/Open - Prize packages from our local sponsors

Make the most of your lunchtime break learning about local history on themed tours of the Dunn Museum. Enjoy thirty-minute tours of the exhibits and then bring your brown bag lunch to enjoy in our cafe. Includes museum admission.

Meet at the entrance of the Dunn Museum for the tour. Includes museum admission.

Cost to enter is $30 and includes a commemorative 4th Annual event T-shirt. Please select your age and size accordingly .
Participants who are not Wilmot/Epic Pass Holders, can buy a discounted lift ticket for $55 the day of the event, at Wilmot Mountain's Guest Services counter with proof of registration.

Program to include classic songs by Liszt and Poulenc; opera arias by Puccini, Bizet, and Meyerbeer; and musical theater hits by Sondheim, Rodgers & Hammerstein, and Schwartz, as well as from Yiddish theater star Molly Picon, Fiddler on the Roof, and Dear Evan Hansen

About The Artist:

Color Portrait: A journey toward self-identity and realized dreams through story and song

Laurie Rubin takes listeners on a journey of adventure and self-discovery through the vulnerability, challenges, triumphs, tragedies, and joys conveyed by different styles of song. Alongside her partner, pianist Jenny Taira, Rubin transports her audience out of the concert hall and into her living room, sharing and creating a newfound appreciation for classical works, poignant musical theater pieces, her original songs through the context of stories from her own life.

Online Ticketing opens December 5; Box Office opens January 28.

Your junior chef's creation will be cooked while we enjoy brunch and you will be sent home with a completed dish to share with the family.

Admission:
$25 Kids
$15 Adults
*One parent or guardian required per group

Following this chef guided activity; a wonderful brunch will be served, along with an Ice Cream Sundae Bar!

Pre-purchased ticket required.

Reservations are limited.

Single Dinner Tickets are $75 includes tax and gratuity.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. Seating is limited. Seating arrangement will be made day of. No menu substitutions. Must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are non-refundable.

The exhibition traces Lincoln’s path from self-education, rough-hewn lawyer with virtually no administrative experience, to the president who guided a divided nation through the crisis of slavery, secession and Civil War. We hope that presenting Lincoln’s own words in speeches, letters, and proclamations will encourage a deeper understanding of our 16th president’s life, accomplishments and legacy.

Additional Waukegan History Museum exhibits have been added to the display. The exhibit The Civil War: The War Efforts in Waukegan tells a comprehensive story of how the Civil War affected local citizens. The years leading up to the war are featured with stories including local Underground Railroad connections as well as Lincoln’s memorable visit to Waukegan. Stories of Waukegan soldiers are told including the famous drummer boy, Orion Howe, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery on the battlefield at Vicksburg while at the age of 14. Also on display is a feature on the Lincoln assassination, which includes a newspaper from the day of the assassination and a model of the Lincoln Family home in Springfield, Illinois, which is decorated as it was during the Lincoln funeral.

Special Lincoln themed programs and lectures will be featured in the Jack Benny Center Theatre during the duration of the exhibit. All programs are Free and appropriate for All Ages.

Current Schedule of Programs:

• December 6, 2018 at 7pm- Showing of 2012 award winning movie that features the story of Abraham Lincoln and the passing of the 13th Amendment.
• December 11, 2018 at 7pm-Presentation titled, “Lincoln Speaks on Race and Slavery” by Josh Bill, Waukegan Historical Society President
• January 6, 2019 at 4pm-“Lincoln’s Watch” presentation by Doug Stiles. In 1861, Abraham Lincoln brought his watch to a Washington D.C. jeweler for repairs. Did the jeweler add an inscription inside the watch? A local family “legend” said he did. Hear the story from Doug Stiles, a descendent of the jeweler, and his adventure of discovering the truth!
• January 11, 2019 at 12pm- Lunch & Learn “Waukegan’s Civil War Efforts”
• February 12, 2019 at 7pm-Lincoln’s Birthday Bash and Trivia Night
• February 23, 2019 at 7pm-Closing Reception and presentation titled “Abraham Lincoln Goes to Waukegan.”

The Jack Benny Center for the Arts is located at 39 Jack Benny Drive in Bowen Park. The Lincoln pop-up exhibit is open to the public on Mondays from 10:00am-9:00pm, Tuesdays from 12:00pm-6:00pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am-9:00pm, Fridays from 10:00am-5:00pm, and Saturdays from 10:00am-4:00pm.

The Waukegan History Museum is located at 1917 N. Sheridan Road in Bowen Park. The museum is open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am-4:00pm and Saturdays from 1:00-4:00pm. Admission is free.

For more information, please call the Waukegan History Museum at 847-336-1859 or the Jack Benny Center at 847-360-4740.

This is an evening filled with Great Food, Comedy and Fun! You'll enjoy Dockers North Dinner Buffet with Carving Station and Comedic Entertainment.

Saturday, March 2nd, 2019
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Cash Bar
6:30 pm Buffet Dinner with Stand Up Comedy following Dinner

Tickets are $40 pp and must be purchased in advance. Only 170 tickets will be sold for this event, so we encourage you to purchase yours today! Tickets will be available at this website or from any AJWC Member or Chamber Director. Comedy Night is a night out for Adults, no children allowed. Tables of 8 or more may be reserved, otherwise it will be open seating.

The Antioch Chamber is partnering with AJWC and invite our Members to join the Public for this fun event. This event benefits the Open Arms Food Pantry.

The longtime Bears and Cubs fan still has a place in his heart for his hometown. 'It's one of the greatest cities on the planet,' Piven said. 'My heart beats differently when I'm in Chicago.'

Piven's hilarious set includes impressions, sketch comedy, improv and wild stories from his amazing career. He might even throw in some Ari Gold antics just for good measure. You hear that, Lloyd?

Recommended for mature audiences

Today, Russell Hitchcock’s soaring tenor and Graham Russell’s simple yet elegant songs have only gotten better with age. Reminisce and enjoy an evening filled with timeless pop and romantic ballads with 'The One That You Love.

These guys are legit; over the past 18 years, they've been joined on stage by the likes of Gene Simmons, Alice Cooper, Vince Neil and Dee Snider. And they've performed everywhere – from Las Vegas to Sturgis to London. With three lead singers, they put on a dizzying spectacle of non-stop rock you won't soon forget. Get ready to rock out at The Genesee!

Written by Sophocles, ‘Oedipus Rex’ is considered to be Photo of cast members in Oedipus Rex performancethe greatest of all Greek plays, said Craig Rich, chair of CLC’s theatre department and director of the play. The CLC production is using a modern translation, by Stephen Berg and Diskin Clay, which was hailed by The New York Times Book Review as “daring and experimental.” Rich said, “The message of the drama feels so timely. ‘Oedipus Rex’ explores the relationship between a king and his people. Oedipus wants to save his people, but his over-confidence, paranoia and obsession brings about a tragic end. Audiences will find this play incredibly moving because it still has the power to shake us to our core.”

To register: by email at dnr.volobog@illinois.gov or call 815-344-1294. Drop-ins are welcome

Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour features live appearances by Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Vampirina, Elena of Avalor, Sofia the First, Doc McStuffins, Puppy Dog Pals, and Fancy Nancy! You will also experience magical on screen moments with Muppet Babies and the Lion Guard!

Enthusiasts and experts from around the region will exhibit more than 150 snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises and more. Visitors will have opportunities to meet, handle, and learn about many of these animals with representatives from museums, universities, zoos, nature centers and private collections. Children will be able to engage in many activities!

Reptile Rampage is the Wildlife Discovery Center’s annual spring fundraiser. Proceeds help support the work of the WDC, including the care of its animals, wildlife and environmental educational programming. The entrance fee is a $10 donation per person. Children age 3 and under are free.

The Tony Award-Winning musical, Million Dollar Quartet is set on December 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary December night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations that is both poignant and funny. Relive the era with the smash-hit sensation featuring an incredible score of rock ‘n’ roll, gospel, R&B and country hits, performed live onstage by world- class actors and musicians. Showcased hit songs include: “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Walk the Line,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Hound Dog,” and more. Million Dollar Quartet captures the contagious spirit, freewheeling excitement, and thrilling sounds of the once-in-a-lifetime event where four of music’s best talents came together.

In this fantastical, magical musical, some of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters are lovingly brought to life with the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and all of the Whos of Whoville. These classic, colorful tales are brought together by Jojo, a young thinker of strange and wonderful thinks.

A special one-hour presentation for kids (and parents) of all ages. All performances followed by a Question & Answer session with the cast.

Please note: all patrons, regardless of age, need a ticket.

While researching native plant and tree colonies, migratory bird routes, and water currents for this series of work, Buchman was drawn to the life-affirming relationships that exist amongst these ecosystems and the messages they convey about our inter-connectedness. She was also been reminded of the importance of natural spaces for igniting imaginative thought and creative action. With a nod to fairytales and myths, and the potency of the whole of nature as an enduring metaphor, her goal is to bring attention to the intrinsic power of our natural environment and the responsibility we all share in ensuring its survival.

The market runs every Wednesday morning from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from June 6th through October 31st.

• Sept. 9 - The Fox and the Hound
• Sept. 16 - Anina
• Sept. 23 - La leyenda del la llorona
• Sept 30 - Coco
• Oct 7 - McFarland, USA
• Oct 14 - Underdogs
• Oct 21 - Haunted Mansion
• Oct 28 - Monster House
• Nov 4 - Book of Life
• Nov 11 - Mall Cop
• Nov 18 - Curly Sue
• Nov 25 - Pete's Dragon

• November 30
• December 1
• December 7
• December 8 (FREE DAY)
• December 14
• December 15 (SANTA's OPEN HOUSE)

Grab some friends, pick a team name, and enjoy a fun night of beer and trivia!!!! Prizes are given away to the winning teams so get your game face on!

Saturday Nights

• 7:30p Family Friendly
• 9:00p Adult Friendly

  BYOB ($5 Corking Fee)

  Call in advance for Pre-Sale Discount!

Enter any time between 4 and 7:30 p.m.

Stephanie Rose Bird is an artist, author, and arts educator with a passion for the natural world and plants in particular. Bird offers workshops nationally including, at Chicago Botanic Garden and Garfield Conservatory. She taught as faculty at Illinois Institute of Art, Grace Lutheran School and Chicago Music and Performing Arts Foundation. Bird holds a BFA cum laude, Painting and Drawing, Temple University, Tyler School of Art; MFA, Visual Arts, University of California, San Diego. She currently lives and works in Oak Park Illinois.

Gabriella Boros is an internationally shown artist, currently focusing on woodblock prints and handmade books, Gabriella also paints in acrylic on wood panel, drawings, sculptures and found-object cheeseboxes. Born in Israel, Gabriella immigrated to the United States as a child. Her narratives reflect her European parentage, Israeli childhood and American influences. She has a BFA from the University of Michigan School of Art. She currently lives and works in Skokie, Illinois.

This exhibit opens on 27 April 2018 and runs until April 2019.

Stop by the Children’s Entertainment Tent for bubbles, facepainting, or games! Each week is excitingly different!

Enjoy 6 rounds of regular bingo and 1 round of blackout!! Prizes for each round plus a HUGE blackout prize!

COME PLAY ALONG!

Why you should be here:
Enjoy craft beers, signature cocktails, good eats and PUB TRIVIA EVERY FRIDAY! Bring yourself or bring your team.
Upstairs WhirlyBar will open at 6pm for Pre-Game Primer (food & beverage). Gametime: 7-9pm.
Prizes will be given to the top 3 winners?...
But the fun just doesn't end there.

After 9pm, trivia players will be invited to play WhirlyBall (subject to availability) at only HALF the walk-in price!

The first sketch he sold was after a football game in Salt Lake City, when his date never showed up he decided to sketch various aspects of the game and sold them to a local newspaper for a dollar. He was now a paid artist…. Frank’s true success would be realized in California.

Though still travelling throughout the state to sketch caricatures at fairs, carnivals, vacation spots and college campuses, his first major opportunity came in Los Angeles. Frank was a very kind and likeable man who got along with most people he met his sense of humor was contagious. This incidentally led to a great many connections, and an opportunity was given to Frank to sketch the who’s who in Hollywood for the Brown Derby Restaurant.

The Derby’s walls were lined with sketches of famous celebrities that would frequent the restaurant during the golden age of Hollywood. A great deal of the Brown Derby’s caricatures were done by Frank himself, which allowed him to meet some of the nation’s biggest stars.

His first job for the derby was to sketch Mae West and Rocky Marciano. Later on in his career he would be hired by the San Francisco Press club to sketch the club’s many guests who were not only Hollywood celebrities, but foreign diplomats, U.S. presidents, famous authors, and the occasional astronaut or FBI agent. Frank had the opportunity to get to know some of the world’s greatest individuals.

After an amazingly interesting career, Frank would eventually settle down with his wife Gertrude and their four children in an old mining town in Sierra County called Downieville where Frank was a columnist writing humorous articles for the Mountain Messenger, a local newspaper. Frank lived out the rest of his days surrounded by his loving family and comforted by the memories and remarkable stories he had accumulated throughout his 96 years on Earth. Frank died in 2002 but this exhibit aims at resurrecting the man known as “Pancho”.