Lake Co. arts & entertainment

Includes plays, films, festivals, art exhibits and receptions, concerts, dance shows and more. Deadline is two weeks before event.

Dec. 13

Lincoln Trio Young Artists: 2-2:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Pre-college musicians will have an opportunity to showcase their talents. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

CLC Holiday Concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Gospel choir, $3-$5. (847) 543-2300 or jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.

Viking Park Singers: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, Viking Park Dance Hall, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. The Viking Park Singers, a community chorus sponsored by Gurnee Park District, will perform holiday favorites and unique arrangements. $7 for adults, $4 for students 6-17, free for children under 5. Call (847) 623-7788.

Chicago Bronze Bell Ensemble: 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. The award-winning English hand bell ensemble will perform. No charge, but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.

The Magic of the Nutcracker: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12 and 13, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Dancenter North production of the classic Tchaikovsky ballet. $15-$35. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com.

Dec. 14

Mad Science: 7-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Explore magnetic fields, learn about static and current electricity, have "hair-raising" fun with the Van de Graaff generator and make lightning. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Jan Peerce by Jack Diamond: 2-3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Musical historian Jack Diamond will discuss Jan Peerce, one of the three most important tenors at the Metropolitan Opera in the 1940s and '50s. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Holiday Harmony: 7-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. The Buffalo Grove Singers will perform favorites to new selections. For all ages. To register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Gale Gand Does Desserts: 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Gale Gand, executive chef and partner of the Five Diamond and four-star Chicago restaurant TRU, will demonstrate one of her dessert creations. $5 for members, $8 for nonmembers. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org or visit deerfieldseniors.org.

Dec. 15

Bruce Lund: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Visit with Bruce Lund, creator of games such as "Fireball Island," "Quack Shot," "Dragon Strike," "Slap Happy," "Thlink," "Escape the Blob" and more. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Funny Stories: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Storyteller Chris Fascione will bring children's literature to life. Tickets are required for all adults and children 2 and up. Tickets can be acquired in person or online: visit lvdl.org and go to "Library Events."

Dec. 16

Wednesday Night Blockbuster: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. "Angels and Demons," rated "PG-13," starring Tom Hanks and Ewan McGregor, will be shown on the big screen on the second floor. Registration is not required. For information, call (847) 918-3225.

My Fair Lady: 8 p.m. opening Wednesday, Dec. 16, regular run: 1 and 8 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 4:30 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 5 p.m. Sundays, through Feb. 14, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Holiday week performances vary. $45 (excludes tax and handling fees). $5 discount for seniors and students to select performances. Dinner packages available. (847) 634-0200 or marriotttheatre.com.

Dec. 17

Free Movies: 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 and 17, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Movies are rated "PG." Drop-in program. The library will provide popcorn. For information, call (847) 546-7060 or (847) 576-7064 (TDD) or visit rlalibrary.org.

Lakeland Madrigal Choir: 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. These festive traveling minstrels have been performing together for more than 10 years. Call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Family Movie In Spanish: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Watch the animated movie "Up," rated "PG" in Spanish. This program is free, and no registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.

Dec. 18

Green Oaks Holiday Chorus: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 29700 N. St. Mary's Road, Libertyville. Twentieth annual concert to benefit P.A.D.S. of Lake County. Christmas choral music, carols, popular Christmas songs and sing along. Admission free, but any donation to P.A.D.S. of Lake County will be appreciated. (847) 362-3809.

Movie for kids: 10:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. The animated movie "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and Knuffle Bunny Too" will be shown free of charge for preschoolers and their adult caregivers. Refreshments and a take-home treat will be available afterward. For information or to register, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.

Lunch and a Movie: Noon Friday, Dec. 18, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Enjoy the holiday classic "White Christmas" on the big screen. Bring a lunch and the library will provide drinks and dessert. Free, no registration required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.

Christ - A Timeless Gift to All: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, Buffalo Grove chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, corner of Prairie, Port Clinton and Buffalo Grove roads, Buffalo Grove. "Christ: A Timeless Gift to All" will feature Christmas music, dancing and acting by over 100 teens and young adults from 30 local communities. The event is free.

Dec. 22

Graeme and Catherine Thomson: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Join Graeme and Catherine Thomson of HL Games and play board and card games that focus on a combination of entertainment and education. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Robert Marionettes: 1-1:40 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. The tale of "Beauty and the Beast" performed by Robert's Marionettes. For ages 3 and up. No registration required; tickets given out 30 minutes before the program. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Ongoing

Lost Not Stolen: 8 to 9 p.m. Saturdays, Improv Playhouse Studio Theater, 735 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. The Improv Playhouse Improv Comedy House Team performs its sketch comedy and games show. All tickets are $5 at the door. (847) 968-4529 or improvplayhouse.com.

Hairspray: 1 and 8 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 4:30 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 6, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. The musical based on John Water's 1988. $45 excluding tax and handling fees. $40 students and seniors on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. (847) 634-0200 or marriotttheatre.com.

CLC Art Faculty Exhibition: 7-9 p.m. through Sunday, Dec. 13, Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Exhibition of works be the school's art faculty. (847) 543-2300 or jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.

Carriage Rides: 1-4 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 19, downtown Antioch, Main Street, Skidmore Avenue, Lake Street, Antioch. A horse-drawn carriage will be waiting near Santa's Enchanted Castle on Toft Street. Rides are free for the family with $25 or more of sales receipts from an Antioch Business dated within one week. (847) 395-2233, info@antiochchamber.org or antiochchamber. org.

Long Grove Countryside Christmas: Through Dec. 31 at the Long Grove Historic Village, 307 Old McHenry Road, near Routes 53 & 83, north of Lake Cook Road. Full schedule of family-friendly activities, including horse-drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa and entertainment in venues around town. Admission, parking free. (847) 634-0888.

Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Show: 6-10 p.m. trough Jan. 2, Cuneo Museum and Gardens, 1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. $5 per car Monday through Thursday. $10 per car Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. (847) 362-3042 or cuneomuseum.org.

The Postcard Art Competition and Exhibition: Runs through Sunday, Jan. 3, Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 N. Forest Preserve Drive, Wauconda. New exhibit showcases 36 original designs of postcard art, selected as finalists from 443 entries from artists in the United States, Canada, Japan and China. A variety of media, including watercolor, collage, digital art and photography, is featured. Work by local artist is part of the exhibit. (847) 968-3400 or lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.

Food in the Atomic Age: Through Sunday, Feb. 21, Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 N. Forest Preserve Drive, Wauconda. Discover how the mass marketing and automobile culture of the 1950s changed the way America cooked and ate. Exhibit features advertising postcards as well as period textiles and kitchen objects from the museum's collection. Visitors can explore a re-created 1950s kitchen and diner. (847) 968-3400 or lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.