Here & Now
January 13, 2011 6:14PM
Concert
The Baroque Band will perform at 4 p.m. Jan. 16 at Byron Colby Barn, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake. In 1660, Charles II returned from exile in France as Monarch of England. While in France, he became a great admirer of Louis XIV’s violin band, “Vingt-quatre Violins du Roi.” It wasn’t long before Charlie had his own angels, called “The Twenty-four Violins,” Tickets are $15, and ages under 16 are free. Details, (847) 543-1202.
Updated: April 2, 2011 5:39PM
Grayslake
Lunch and Magic: Rising Sun Lodge will have a free lunch and magic show with Magic Dave Jan. 15 at 2 E. Center St. Lunch will be served at 10 a.m. and the magic show will begin at 11 a.m. Details, Wayne Carlson at (847) 872-0959.
Gurnee
Frosty Fest: Gurnee Park District’s Frosty Fest will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 21 at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave. It will be an evening of winter time family fun. Participate in the fun activities such as horse-drawn carriage ridges, dog sled demonstrations, snowman building contest, ice sculpting, music and crafts in the “Snowflake Village,” and marshmallow roasting. Bundle up and make memories. No registration is required. The event is free and open to the public. Details, (847) 623-7788. www.gurneeparkdistrict.com.
Libertyville
Dance: Dancenter North is accepting registration for its spring semester of classes that will run from Jan. 22 through May 20. There is a wide variety of classes available for all ages and levels, from pre-school through adult. Students may register a variety of ways: in person during office hours, at 540 N. Milwaukee Ave. or by phone at (847) 367-7970. For a full list of spring semester classes, visit dancenter-north.com.
Mettawa/Lake Forest
Competition: The annual Miss Northern Suburbs Competition will be held at 3 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 26225 N. Riverwoods Blvd. The Miss Northern Suburbs Organization welcomes 12 contestants from around the northern Illinois area to compete for the titles of Miss Northern Suburbs 2011, Miss Northern Suburbs Outstanding Teen 2011 and Miss Northern Suburbs Outstanding Pre-Teen 2011. Contestants will compete in five phases of competition at the competition, including private interview, talent, evening wear, on-stage interview and lifestyle and fitness. During the competition, each contestant will also discuss her chosen platform, a social or community issue of concern to herself and our society at large. The winner of the Miss Northern Suburbs Competition will be awarded $5,250 in scholarship funds for her college or graduate school education. In addition, she will receive a prize package with gifts donated by local businesses. Another $4,000 will be awarded to runners-up. Details, (224) 717-6112 or visit www.missnorthernsuburbs.com.
Round Lake Beach
Performance: The Chicago Pet Expo Presents Animals After Dark Live! will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Cultural & Civic Center of Round Lake Beach, 2007 Civic Center Way. This event is an evening extravaganza starring Brian Barczyk, owner of BHB Enterprises and SnakeBytesTV, and also starring Jim Nesci, owner of Cold Blooded Creatures, along with his trained 8-foot alligator Bubba. Attendees will be glued to their seat as Jim Nesci walks out on stage with Bubba, his trained alligator and other amazing reptiles. Also, Brian Barczyk will perform with his SnakeBytesTV crew live. Tickets are $15 and $10 for children. Details, (847) 201-9032.
Waukegan
Auditions: Casting call for the 2011 Cast of “That’s Entertainment: Glitz, Glam and Red Carpet” will be held from 2 to 9 p.m. Jan. 17 and from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Park Place Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave. Seeking all musicians, dancers and singers to come out and participate with this event. The theme for this year’s event is Off Broadway at the Historic Genesee Theater. Details, (847) 244-4900.
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