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The musical partnership of Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack, known as Switchback, will perform March 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre of the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., G

Updated: May 10, 2011 4:47AM

Grayslake

Performance: “The Mystery of Living Packing for Syria with Agatha Christie” was adapted and will be performed by Betsey Means March 13 at 4 p.m., at Byron Colby Barn, 1561 Jones Point Road. Agatha Christie (1890-1976) was a prolific English “Queen of Crime” author of world renown. She created such famous detectives as Hercule Poirot, the eccentric Belgian and English spinster Miss Jane Marple. Cost is $15. Details, (847) 543-1202.

Performance: For over two decades, the musical partnership of Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack, known as Switchback, has been entertaining audiences around the world with its unique version of driving American Roots music blended with Celtic Soul. Switchback will perform March 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre of the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St. This pre-St. Patrick’s Day show will be packed with Celtic favorites and accompanied by a backdrop video presentation of Switchback’s fan tours to Ireland. Tickets are $26 general admission, $24 for Seniors/CLC Staff/Alumni Members; $16 for CLC students; and $13 for children under 12. Details, (847) 543-2300 or www.clcillinois.edu/tickets.

Green Oaks

Farmyard Opens: The Lambs Farm Farmyard is open on weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and daily April 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at I-94 and Route 176. Meet Mrs. Wiggles, the 600-pound pig, climb into the petting zoo with goats, sheep and lambs, and check out the llamas, alpacas, cows, horses, ducks and more. Also, take a ride on the old-fashioned carousel or the train, or play mini golf. Details, (847) 990-3706.

Lake Forest

Celebration: A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration will be held March 17 at 5 p.m. at Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Center, 100 E. Old Mill Road. There will a corned beef and cabbage dinner and a performance by the O’Hare School of Irish Dance of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff. Cost is $15 and $3 for beer. Reservations required. Details, (847) 234-2209.

Lake Villa

Parade and Luncheon: Lake Villa’s St. Patrick Day Parade will be held March 12 at noon. Line up begins at 10:30 a.m. at Palombi Middle School, 133 McKinley Ave. Route is Kevin to Wesley to Walden to Burnett to Sherwood to Grand to Cedar and will end at the train station. Immediately following the parade the annual Corned Beef and Cabbage luncheon will be held at the Lake Villa VFW Hall, 130 E. Grand Ave. Cost is $8, and $6 for seniors and children under 12. There also will be a hot dog plate for $4. Details, (847) 356-1076 or (847) 356-6100.

Lindenhurst

Breakfast: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by wearin’ a bit o’ green, and bring a breakfast offering to share March 15 at 9:30 a.m. at Lindenhurst Park District 2200 East Grass Lake Road. It’s always a great variety of food and lots of fun. Afterward play games and cards. Register at the front desk. This party is for ages 50 and over. Details, (847) 356-6011.

Round Lake

Performances: “Tom Sawyer,” presented by Improv Playhouse Young Actors Workshop, will be performed March 11 at 7:30 p.m., March 12 at 2 and 7 p.m., and March 13 at 2 p.m. at Village of Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way. Tickets are $10, $7.50 for children and seniors, and free for children under 3. Also, “Guys and Dolls,” presented by Improv Playhouse Showstoppers, will be performed March 18 at 7 p.m., March 19 at 2 and 7 p.m. and March 20 at 2 p.m. at the Civic Center. Details, (847) 201-9032.

Vernon Hills

Meet and Greet: Westfield Hawthorn shopping center will welcome Hollywood actor Peter Facinelli for a meet and greet March 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Macy’s Court at the corner of routes 60 and 21. Facinelli played the role of Dr. Carlisle Cullen, the patriarch of the Cullen clan in the films “Twilight” and “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.” He also stars opposite Edie Falco in Showtime’s series “Nurse Jackie.” Autographs cost $25 and photos cost $40 (cash only). A portion of the proceeds will benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for childhood cancer. Details, www.westfield.com/hawthorn.

Wauconda

Presentation: Join Doug Dammann, Curator of the Civil War Museum in Kenosha, Wis. as he discusses the changes in medicine that occurred as a result of the war and how Civil War surgeons often receive an undeserved bad rap March 16 at 4:30 p.m. at the Lake County Discovery Museum, on Route 176, just west of Fairfield Road in Lakewood Forest Preserve. This program is for adults and youth ages 13 and up. Registration is required. Details, www.LCFPD.org/150 or call (847) 968-3400.

Waukegan

Exhibit: Bloomin’ Artists Watercolor group will display original watercolor paintings March 11 during lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and during dinner from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Waukegan Yacht Club, 199 N. Harbor Place. Also, entertainment will be provided by The Fabulous Williams Brothers, a local jazz and blues group. The average age of the group is 80. Details, (847) 244-9242.

Concert: Pitchy and the 44’s will perform eclectic roots, folk and blues March 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Jerry’s Tacos, 120 N. Genesee St. Tickets are $10. Details, (847) 249-4838.

Zion

Fund-Raiser: The Kiwanis Club of Zion-Benton will hold its 28th annual Pancake Breakfast fund-raiser March 12 from 7 a.m. to noon at Zion-Benton Township High School, One Z-B Way, 21st Street and Kenosha Road. The tricycle-riding talking robot will entertain, along with children’s face painting, transfers, balloons, and storytelling. There also will be a bake sale, raffles, and Christmas tree ornaments. Pancake ticket donations are $6, $4 for children ages 10 or younger, and 10 tickets for $50. Profits from the event will be returned back to the communities in the form of donations or projects. Tickets are available from any Kiwanis member, by calling Paul Last at (847) 445 3948, or pay at the door.

Dinner and Auction: The annual Spaghetti Dinner and Auction to benefit Camp Zion will be held March 12 at the Zion-Benton High School South Cafeteria, Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; dinner begins at 6 p.m. with the auction to follow. Tickets are $10, $5 for kids age 5-10, and free for kids 4 and under. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at Christ Community Church. Details, (847) 746-1411.

Fund-Raiser: Zion Woman’s Club will hold a fund-raiser at Culver’s of Zion, 3335 Sheridan Road, March 16 from 5 to 9 p.m. to raise money for scholarships. Culver’s of Zion will donate 10 percent of all orders placed by friends and family of Zion Woman’s Club to the Club. Advise Culver’s when placing your order that it is for Zion Woman’s Club. Details, (847) 872-8129.

Antioch

Auditions: PM&L Theatre will hold auditions for Horton Foote’s “The Trip to Bountiful” March 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the theater, 877 N. Main St. “The Trip to Bountiful” tells the story of Carrie Watts, who is living the twilight of her life trapped in an apartment in 1940’s Houston with a controlling daughter-in-law and a hen-pecked son. There are roles for three women and five men. Participants will do cold readings from the script. It will be performed on May 13-27. Visit pmltheatre.com for complete character descriptions and details.

Highwood

Benefit: Citadel Theatre’s Karaoke Night Benefit will be held March 12 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Miramar Bistro, 301 Waukegan Road. Tickets are $50 and includes appetizers, silent auction, and karaoke. Proceeds will be used to buy a new theater sound system. Details, (847) 735-8554.