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Mr. Myers, played by Chuck Lindas of Kenosha, Wis., cross examines the defendant Leonard Vole, played by Dean Griffiths of Lake Villa, under the watchful eye of the Judge, played by Tom Hausman of Antioch, in Agatha Christie’s “Witness for the Prosecution” performed through Feb. 26 at PM&L Theatre in Antioch. | Special to the News-Sun

Updated: February 16, 2012 11:24AM

ART

ANTIOCH FINE ARTS FOUNDATION GALLERY: 983 Main St. (847) 838-2274; www.antiochfinearts.org. Free folk music on the second Saturday of every month from 1 to 4 p.m. First People’s Choice Award exhibit during February. Featured will be two- and three-dimensional artwork, including paintings, photographs, sculpture, mosaics, jewelry and more. Awards totalling $350 will be $100, $50 and $25 for each of these two sections. Ballots will be available in the Gallery. Ballots must be signed by the voter and deposited into the locked ballot box. Voting ends Feb. 26 at and a reception will be held that same day at 1 p.m. at which time all six awards will be presented

DAVID ADLER MUSIC AND ARTS CENTER: 1700 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. www.adlercenter.org or (847) 367-0707. The Adler Exhibition Series will feature artist Robert Klunk through February. The series will offer the opportunity to view and purchase original works from well-known local artists. Regular display hours will be 1 to 9 p.m. Mondays, 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. The center is dedicated to promoting music and the arts as an integral part of everyday life. Its year-round activities are designed to foster critical thinking and interpretation, participation, entertainment, and achievement in music and the arts for the people of Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. The center maintains and interprets the historic home of architect David Adler, which is the base of its activities, and a visual image of the harmony between music, the arts and daily life.

GREENBELT CULTURAL CENTER: 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago. (847) 968-3477. The exhibit titled A Picture is Worth A Thousand Yards will be on display through March 4. Professional photographers from around the nation share their photos, and memories, of the legendary Walter Payton.

JACK BENNY CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Bowen Park, 1800 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan. (847) 360-4741 or www.lcal.org. Exhibit title “Jack Benny: From Waukegan To Hollywood” shows the life of Jack Benny from when he was growing up in Waukegan to his prolific career in Hollywood. Memorabilia from the exhibit include historic photographs of Jack Benny, programs from Jack Benny performances, and autographed items by Benny, Mary Livingstone and others. Learn about Benny’s early days growing up in Waukegan, his radio and television career, and the impact that he had on Hollywood and his hometown of Waukegan.

LEMON STREET GALLERY: 4601 Sheridan Road, Kenosha. (262) 605-4745. Featured artists Jim MacAyeal and David Harrison through Feb. 26.

ROBERT T. WRIGHT COMMUNITY GALLERY OF ART: College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. (847) 543-2300. A Members Exhibition, featuring art works by artist members of the Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art, will be on display through Feb. 19. The exhibit is a diverse group show of all fine art media by more than 100 Lake County artists. Funds from artist memberships support the endowment of the Robert T. Wright Gallery. The gallery is free and open to the public. Exhibit hours for the exhibit are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

UNDERCROFT GALLERY: Lower level of Christ Episcopal Church, 410 N. Grand Ave., Waukegan. (847) 662-7081 or (847) 367-5308. Gurnee artist Thom Kapheim will present a unique interpretive show, “The Door,” through Feb. 29. Kapheim will explore the door, that is the basis of the show, that is an outside entry to the hallway that connects the 1880 portion of Christ Episcopal Church to its turn-of-the-century addition, and is visible from the courtyard by those who enter the gallery from Grand Avenue. The show will change from week to week as Kapheim works through the artistic process. A “Wrapping It Up” celebration of his final creations is set for Feb. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be offered at both receptions. The show can be viewed during regular Gallery hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., or by appointment for group visits.

MEDLEY

JOPLIN’S JAVA AND RAGTIME CAFE: 114 S. Genesee St., Waukegan. (847) 775-1988. Senior social hours from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. Casual Gaming Fridays from 4 to 10 p.m.

MAINSTREET LIBERTYVILLE: On Milwaukee Avenue, downtown from the Metra station to Broadway and on Cook, Church and Lake. (847) 680-0336 www.mainstreetlibertyville.org. Celebrate the first Friday of each month beginning March 2 from 6 to 9 p.m.

RHYTHM ACADEMY OF DANCE: 200 N. County St., Waukegan. (847) 244-4944. Salsa lessons are held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Friday. Admission is $10 per class or $55 for a six-week session. Community Drum and Rhythm Circle is held the 3rd Sunday of each month. Free.

ROUND LAKE AREA PARK DISTRICT SENIOR CENTER: Robert W. Rolek Community Center, 814 Hart Road, Round Lake. (847) 546-8558. Open painting time for seniors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays.

MUSEUMS

GREAT LAKES NAVAL MUSEUM: Building 42, 610 Farragut Ave., Great Lakes. (847) 688-3154. Hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

HERITAGE CENTER AND HISTORY MUSEUM: 164 Hawley St., Grayslake. (847) 223-7663. The permanent gallery traces the history of Grayslake. Open from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Girl Scouts of America exhibit, celebrating the centennial of the Girl Scouts of America, will be on display through Aug. 18. This limited engagement exhibition will highlight Girl Scouts in the Grayslake area and call attention to the growth and evolution of the Girl Scouts from its origins to the present day.

HIGHLAND PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 326 Central Ave. (847) 432-7090 or www.highlandparkhistory.com. History of Toy Trains exhibit will be on display through Feb. 19. It will showcase American Flyer and Lionel standard gauge trains built between 1910 and 1935. The exhibit will be open on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 and $12 per family. Special group tours during the week are available upon request.

KENOSHA PUBLIC MUSEUM: 5500 First Ave. (262) 653-4140. Exhibit titled Stephen A. Douglas: From the Shadow of Lincoln will be on display through March 20. New exhibit about wolves and coyotes on display through March 25. Contemporary artist Reginald Baylor’s exhibit on display titled Mason Dixon Lines. Family Fun Day Feb. 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. Explore different African cultures. Southport Quilters Guild Show, March 3-25. The Monitor and the Virginia Lego display March 3-31. David Wiggers will discuss the monuments erected in Wisconsin and Illinois to honor Abraham Lincoln March 9 at noon.

WAUKEGAN HISTORY MUSEUM: Bowen Park, 1917 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan. (847) 336-1859; www.waukeganhistorical.org. Waukegan-themed exhibits are dispersed throughout the house museum, which portrays life in Waukegan during the late Victorian period. Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free.

THEATER

APPLE HOLLER: 5006 S. Sylvania Ave. Sturtevant, Wis. (262) 886-8500 or visit www.appleholler.com. Apple Holler’s Red Barn Theatre presents “Kickin’ Back with the Rat Pack 2” through April 5. The show features the memorable songs of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Dean Martin. The show is presented as dinner or luncheon theatre. The price of $49.95 includes a four course themed wine dinner with dessert, gratuity, and the performance. Reservations required.

CITADEL THEATRE: Lake Forest High School West Campus Theater, 300 S. Waukegan Road. (847) 735-8554 or www.citadeltheatre.org. “Sirens,” a romantic comedy by Deborah Zoe Laufer, will be performed through March 4. This comedy tells the story of a husband and wife and the hit love song he wrote for her. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. Other matinees will be Feb. 18 and 25 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $37.50 for Friday and Saturday and $32.50 for all other performances. Students and seniors receive a discount of $5.

MARRIOTT THEATRE: Ten Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-0200 or www.marriotttheatre.com. “Legally Blonde: The Musical” will be performed through April 1. Most performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m.; Wednesdays at 1 p.m.; Saturdays at 4:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 1 and 5 p.m. Tickets are $45 to $48. Dinner packages available at $55. Discounts available for groups, students and seniors.

PM&L THEATRE: 877 N. Main St., Antioch. (847) 395-3055 or www.pmltheatre.com. “Witness for the Prosecution,” one of Agatha Christie’s best known titles will be performed Fridays, Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. through Feb. 26. Admission is $13, $11 for seniors and students.