Dungeon of Doom haunted house, through Oct. 31 at the Warwick Building, 2701 Deborah Ave., Zion. Hours are 7-10 p.m. Thursday-Sunday and 7-10:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. Not recommended for children under 13 years of age. $16-$40. Buy tickets online at http://dungeonofdoom.com.
Ghost Stories Plus will be from 5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 8 at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, west of Highway 12 between State Routes 120 and 134, Ingleside. The evening begins with guided tours of Volo Bog and a haunted Ghost Trail, as well as crafts for children in the Visitor Center. Scary stories with Ben Rosenfield begin at 7 p.m. The first set is ideal for families with children as young as 5 years. After intermission, the stories are more appropriate for children age 10 and older and adults. Admission is $5; $2 for children. Reservations are required at dnr.volobog@illinois.gov or (815) 344-1294.
“For the Boys,” through Oct. 16 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. The performance schedule is 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $41-$49, plus tax and handling fees. Discounts available for students and senior citizens. Call (847) 634-0200 or visit www.marriotttheatre.com.
“The Happiest Millionaire” will be presented by The Kirk Players at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Mundelein High School, Hawley Street and Midlothian Road, Mundelein. For tickets or information, visit www.kirkplayers.org or call (847) 223-2714.
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” will be presented by Jr. Encore Theatre at 7 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 1-2 at St. Lawrence Episcopal Church, 125 W. Church St., Libertyville. Tickets: $10. Call (847) 708-8880 or visit www.encoretheatre.net.
“The Long Awaited,” Oct. 21-Nov. 13 at Clockwise Theatre, 221 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Bessie takes care of everyone, including her dying mother, her wayward son and her AWOL brother, in a gentle comedy about finding love in all the right places. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. $16.50. Call (847) 775-1500 or visit www.clockwisetheatre.org.
The Music Theatre Company, 1850 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, hosts a concert presentation of “The Last Five Years,” by Jason Robert Brown, at 7 p.m. Nov. 14-16 and Nov. 21-22 and 6 p.m. Nov. 20 . Tickets are $35, which includes a post-show champagne toast and cupcake reception. Visit www.themusictheatrecompany.org or call (847) 579-4900.
“The Phantom of the Opera” will be broadcast in a fully-staged production from London’s Royal Albert Hall at 1 p.m. Oct. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5, 6 and 11 at the Gurnee Cinemas 20, 6144 Grand Ave., Gurnee; and Lincolnshire 20 plus IMAX, 300 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. Tickets are available at the theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com.
“Wait Until Dark,” Oct. 1-30 at Citadel Theatre, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. Curtain at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sundays. Added matinee at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5. General admission $37.50; $32.50 for students and seniors. Call (847) 735-8554 or visit www.citadeltheatre.org.
The Highland Park Strings, conducted by Francesco Milioto, presents concerts at various venues in Highland Park. Performances begin at 3 p.m., with preconcert lectures by Stephanie Ettelson at 2 p.m. Except for the annual benefit, admission is free. For information, visit www.hpstrings.org. Oct. 23: “Classic Gems and the Three Fiddles” at Highland Park High School, 433 Vine Ave., Highland Park. The program includes Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante; Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 6; and Haydn’s Symphony No. 59 (“Fire”).
“Lang Lang Live on Franz Liszt’s 200th Birthday,” featuring pianist Lang Lang with the Philadelphia Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Charles Dutoit, will be broadcast live at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 to local movie theaters including the Gurnee Cinemas 20, 6144 Grand Ave., Gurnee and Lincolnshire 20 plus IMAX, 300 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. A re-broadcast of the event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 24 . Tickets are available at theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com.
Los Angeles Philharmonic will broadcast a series of performances as part of “LA Phil LIVE” in theaters throughout the United States, including Gurnee Cinemas 20, 6144 Grand Ave., Gurnee; and Lincolnshire 20 plus IMAX, 300 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. Tickets are available at the theater box offices and online at www.fathomevents.com. Oct. 9, 4 p.m.: “Dudamel conducts Mendelssohn” with violinist Janine Jansen. Feb. 18, 2012 , 4 p.m.: “Dudamel conducts Mahler 8,” live from Caracas, Venezuela.
The Met: Live in HD , the Metropolitan Opera’s series of live performance transmissions into movie theaters, including Gurnee Cinemas 20, 6144 Grand Ave., Gurnee; and Lincolnshire 20 plus IMAX, 300 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. Tickets are available at the theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. Oct. 15, 11:55 a.m.: Donizetti’s “Anna Bolena.” Oct. 29 , 11:55 a.m.: Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.” Nov. 5 , 11 a.m.: Wagner’s “Siegfried.” Nov. 19, 11:55 a.m.: Philip Glass’s “Satyagraha.” Dec. 3 , 11:30 a.m.: Handel’s “Rodelinda.” Dec. 10 , 11:55 a.m.: Gounod’s “Faust.” Jan. 21, 2012 , 11:55 a.m.: “The Enchanted Island,” a showcase of arias and ensembles by Handel, Vivaldi, Rameau and others. Feb. 11, 2012, 11 a.m.: Wagner’s “Gotterdammerung.” Feb. 25, 2012 , 11:55 a.m.: Verdi’s “Ernani.” April 7, 2012 , 11 a.m.: Massenet’s “Manon.” April 14, 2012, 11:55 a.m.: Verdi’s “La Traviata.”
The North Suburban Symphony presents the first concert of its 2011-12 season at 4 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Featured on the program will be Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf.” $18; $10 for students and seniors. Children under 12 are admitted free with a paying adult. Call (847) 234-4150 or visit www.northsubsymphony.org.
Pilgrim Chamber Players perform at the Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Tickets: $20; $16 senior citizens; $8 students. (847) 433-0972. www.pilgrimplayers.org. Oct. 30, 3 p.m.: “Fall Fantasy.” Program includes Shostakovich’s Sonata for Cello and Piano; Ravel’s Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano; and Grieg’s Sonata No. 3 for Violin and Piano.
College of Lake County, James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. www.clcillinois.edu/tickets. (847) 543-2300. Oct. 9, 7 p.m.: ScrapArtsMusic. Using mobile, sculptural instruments made from recycled and scrap materials that range from accordion parts to aluminum scraps and even artillery shells, the Canadian ensemble entertains with percussion-based music and athletic choreography. $36; $34 seniors; $16 for teens; $8 for children under 12.
Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. (847) 263-6300. www.geneseetheatre.com. For tickets, call (800) 982-2787 or see www.ticketmaster.com. Oct. 15 , 8 p.m.: The NAACP Lake County Chapter presents The Sun Goddess Tour featuring Ramsey Lewis and his Electric Band. Tickets are $30-$65. Oct. 23 , 7 p.m.: Grammy Award-winning Christian music band Third Day performs with progressive pop Dove Award winners Tenth Avenue North and singer/songwriter Trevor Morgan as special guests. Tickets are $25, $36 and $78. Oct. 29 , 8 p.m.: Country singer George Jones. $35-$75.
Lake County Folk Club events are held at 7 p.m. Sundays at Aleks’ Restaurant, 525 Rockland Road, Lake Bluff. Concert admission is $12; $10 for Lake County Folk Club members, students and senior citizens.Reservations encouraged for all concerts; call (847) 271-1584. For information, visit www.thelakecountyfolkclub.org. Oct. 2 : Concert by Claudia Schmidt; Cath Kasmer opens. Oct. 9 : Open Stage, hosted by Scott Engstrom. Oct. 16 : Concert featuring Patchouli; Scott Engstrom opens. Oct. 23 : Song Circle, hosted by Marcia Krieger. Oct. 30: Special TLTFC 20th Anniversary Event. Nov. 6 : Concert by Dan Zahn and Kate Moretti; Pete Jonsson opens. Nov. 9 : Open Stage, hosted by Scott Engstrom.
The Melodeers Chorus will perform at 3 p.m. Oct. 2 at Stevenson High School, 1 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www.melodeers.org.
Stained Glass Coffeehouse features live music at the Congregational Church of Deerfield, 225 Wilmot Road. Performances begin at 7 p.m. $15 donation is suggested. Proceeds, after expenses, benefit local and international charities. Visit www.stainedglasscoffeehouse.com. Oct. 1 : Jan Krist with Alan Finkbiner; Kettle Moraine String Band opens.
Viper Alley, 275 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. www.viper-alley.com. (866) 463-3401. Shows are for ages 21-plus, unless noted otherwise. Sept. 30 , 8 p.m.: The Freddy Jones Band (roots rock). $30-$50. Oct. 1 , 8:15 p.m.: The Prince Experience. $15-$30. Oct. 7, 7 p.m.: John Denver Tribute with Ted Vigil and Steve Weisberg. $10-$20. Oct. 8 , 7:30 p.m.: Collin Raye. $22-$50. Oct. 14, 9 p.m.: Mr. Blotto: Recreating 1967 Monterey Pop Festival. $10-$20. Oct. 15 , 8 p.m.: Moxi Global Presents BBI, featuring dance music from the ‘50s to today. $10. Oct. 20 , 8 p.m., and Oct. 21-22 , 7 p.m.: Grammy award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell. Oct. 27 , 8 p.m.: The JaneDear Girls (country). $15-$22. Oct. 28 , 8:30 p.m.: The Neverly Brothers (‘50s rockabilly to early ‘60s British invasion). $7-$25. Oct. 29 , 7 p.m.: John Michael Coppola presents “A Jersey Voice: Songs & Stories from Beyond the Footlights.” $30. Oct. 29 , 10 p.m.: Infinity (rock). $10-$20. Nov. 4 , 10 p.m.: 7th Heaven. $10-$20. Nov. 5, 7 p.m.: Roomful of Blues (blues, R&B, swing). $10-$20. Nov. 5, 10 p.m.: Kip Winger. $14-$20. Nov. 10, 8 p.m.: Vanilla Fudge (rock). $20-$27. Nov. 11, 8 p.m.: The Association. $22-$30. Nov. 17 , 8:30 p.m.: Paula Cole. $20-$35. Nov. 19 , 8:30 p.m.: James Cotton and Eddy Clearwater (blues). $20-$30.
The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. (847) 432-1888. www.theartcenterhp.org. Sept. 30-Oct. 31: “Voices and Visions: Standing on the Bridge between Health and Disease,” the second annual exhibition in commemoration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Opening reception will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. Sept. 30.
College of Lake County Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Call (847) 543-2240 or visit http://gallery.clcillinois.edu. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Sept. 30-Nov. 7: The 31st annual Recent Works Exhibition for Lake County Artists. An opening reception will be held from 7-9 p.m. Sept. 30, featuring food and live music by Jazz Beaucoup.
Undercroft Gallery, located in the lower level of the Christ Episcopal Church, 410 Grand Ave., Waukegan. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, or by appointment at (847) 367-5308. Through Oct. 30: “Grasping Life,” works by Waukegan artist Elvin James Griffin. The exhibit features 18 large oil paintings of hands. An artist’s reception will be from 2-5 p.m. Oct. 1; and a director’s reception will be held from 2-5 p.m. Oct. 29.
Entries are sought for Highland Park Poetry’s 2012 Poetry That Moves Contest. Amateur, semi-professional and professional poets of all ages living, working or studying in Illinois are invited to submit original poetry. Poems must be no more than 16 lines. No theme or poetic form required. Submissions will be selected by a jury for exhibition on North Shore PACE buses in 2012, operating between Evanston and Waukegan. Highland Park Poetry will host a reading and recognition ceremony honoring the selected poets at a date and location to be determined. Reading fee of $3 per poem; limit five poems. Submission deadline is Oct. 1 . For information or entry form, visit www.highlandparkpoetry.org.
Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingleside is seeking entries for its 25th annual Nature Photo Contest, open to amateur nature photographers. Entries are accepted in eight categories: Color Plant; Color Animal — Invertebrate; Color Animal — Vertebrate; Color Landscape; Black & White (combined plant, animal or landscape); Leave No Child Inside; Beyond the Midwest; and Alteration of Reality. Prizes are chosen by the popular vote of Volo Bog visitors and by a panel of judges. Prizes are awarded at WinterFest, Jan. 8, 2012. Entry deadline is Oct. 14. Visit www.friendsofvolobog.org or call (815) 344-1294.
The Game Show Show will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at Clockwise Theatre, 221 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. The evening features A Taste of Theatre, wine and soda, a raffle, music and “The Compatibility Challenge.” Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Tickets are $40 per person, with proceeds to benefit the theatre’s upcoming season. Call (800) 838-3006 or visit www.clockwisetheatre.org.
Author/attorney Kenneth N. Green will discuss and sign his book, I’m From Division Street , at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at Congregation B’nai Tikvah, 1558 Wilmot Road, Deerfield. $6 per person includes dessert reception and program. For information, call (847) 945-0470.
Cook Memorial Library District’s Aspen Drive Library, 701 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. (847) 362-2330. www.cooklib.org. Registration required for all events, unless otherwise noted. Oct. 18 , 7 p.m.: Parents and children are invited to join a discussion of Is It Night or Day? and Motherland by Fern Schumer Chapman. Nov. 5 , 2-4 p.m.: Tea and Talk with Fern Schumer Chapman, author of Motherland and Is It Night or Day?
Ryerson Woods, Riverwoods Road, between Deerfield Road and Route 22, Deerfield. (847) 968-3321. www.ryersonwoods.org. Friends of Ryerson Woods sponsor Ryerson Reads, a book discussion series focused on environmental literary classics. Book talks are held from 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays and are led by Ben Goluboff, professor of English at Lake Forest College. Fee per discussion is $15; $10 for Friends of Ryerson Woods members. Nov. 16: The Wild Trees: A Story of Passion and Daring by Richard Preston. Jan. 11, 2012: The Golden Spruce: A Story of Myth, Madness and Greed by John Vaillant. March 14, 2012: American Chestnut: The Life, Death and Rebirth of a Perfect Tree by Susan Freinkel.
Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. Oct. 21-23 and Oct. 29 : Friends of the Vernon Area Public Library’s Used Book Sale. Thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, books on tape and special collection items will be available. There is no fee to enter at any time.
Volo Bog, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, west of Highway 12 between State Routes 120 and 134, Ingleside. Of Bogs & Books Reading Group meets from 10-11:30 a.m. the second Saturday of the month. The small, informal book discussion group is for adults interested i...
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