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CLC series presents Broadway tunes and poet laureate

Two shows are coming in October to the Mainstage Theatre of the James Lumber Center of the Performing Arts as part of the JLC Professional Series. The venue is on the College of Lake County's Grayslake Campus, 19351 W Washington St., Grayslake.

A double bill of Broadway musical fare and the classic pop music of the '70s group the Carpenters will be on tap in "Broadway: Close To You" at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21.

In this eclectic double bill, classical crossover ensemble O Sole Trio will perform "Bravissimo Broadway," featuring their own unique arrangements of show tunes from beloved musicals. In the second half of the evening, Lisa Rock and her six-piece band will perform "Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters," recreating the catchy pop music with spot-on renditions of their classic songs.

For more information on O Sole Trio, visit www.osoletrio.com/about.

For details on "Broadway: Close to You," visit www.closetoyouonline.com/home.

Tickets for "Broadway: Close To You" are $30-$35 for adults; $29-$34 for seniors, CLC staff and alumni; $15 for CLC students and teens; and $10 for children. Prices do not include an additional $2 per ticket facility fee.

Kealoha, the First Poet Laureate of Hawai'i, and an internationally acclaimed performance poet, will deliver a whirlwind show at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25.

Kealoha has appeared around the world, mesmerizing audiences with his inspirational show. The poetry slam legend and keen, optimistic observer of life will create a tapestry of stories designed to entertain and engage both young and old alike.

For more information on Kealoha, visit www.kealohapoetry.com.

Tickets for Kealoha's performance are $25 for adults; $24 for seniors, CLC staff and alumni; $15 for CLC students and teens; and $10 for children. Prices do not include an additional $2 per ticket facility fee.

The JLC Box Office is on the Grayslake Campus, Room P112, and is open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. To purchase tickets online, visit www.clcillinois.edu/tickets.

The remainder of the 2018-19 JLC Professional Series includes the following events:

• An Evening of Magic & Illusion with Kevin Spencer: Friday, Dec. 7

• Masters of Soul Holiday Show: Sunday, Dec. 16

• A Rock 'n Roll Tribute from Elvis to The Beatles featuring The Neverly Brothers: Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019

• Elisa Monte Dance Does Brubeck: Saturday, Feb. 16

• Golden Dragon Acrobats: Saturday, March 2

• Artrageous: Tuesday, March 26

• 80s Night Out: Saturday, March 30

• Erth's Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure: Sunday, April 7

• Jack Wright's Songs and Stories of Neil Diamond: A Contemporary Tribute: Saturday, May 4

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