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Enjoy the various arts during March at CLC

From independent films to musical concerts and stage plays, the College of Lake County presents nine arts events open to the community this March.

While some are free and others have an admission fee, all events take place at the Grayslake Campus, unless otherwise noted. For more information, visit www.clcillinois.edu/news-and-events.

For details and ticket information on events taking place in the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, visit www.clcillinois.edu/tickets.

• Ongoing through March 30: Exhibits from sculptor John Hattlestad and photographer Phillip Ross, Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art. For details, visit www.clcillinois.edu/gallery.

• 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 5-7: The CLC Theatre department presents the Shakespeare comedy "As You Like It" in the Studio Theatre. There will also be a high school matinee at 10 a.m. Friday, March 6.

• 7 p.m. Friday, March 6: International film "Transit" (Germany, 2018) in Room C105. In this sci-fi drama, a man attempting to escape occupied France falls in love with the wife of a dead author whose identity he has assumed. This movie contains adult content and is not suitable for children. Admission is free.

• Noon Saturday, March 7: Master class with saxophonist and composer Mike Tomaro, in Room P101. Tomaro is a former member and musical director of the Army Blues Jazz Ensemble. He also has performed for Presidents Reagan, Bush and Clinton. The class, free and open to the public, precedes Tomaro's March 8 performance at CLC.

• 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7: Grammy Award winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo, at the Mainstage Theatre, James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts. South Africa's legendary a cappella singing group brings uplifting artistry and harmonies.

• 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8: 43rd Annual Spring "Art of Jazz" Guest Artist Series Jazz Ensemble Concert at the Mainstage Theatre. Saxophonist and composer Mike Tomaro will perform with the CLC Jazz Ensembles. He has performed with notables including Rosemary Clooney, Johnny Mathis and Linda Ronstadt.

• 4 p.m. Sunday, March 15: Wind Ensemble Concert at the Mainstage Theatre. The 50-member Wind Ensemble, composed of CLC students and community members, is conducted by Dr. Michael Flack. The concert will include selections from both classical and contemporary composers.

• 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17: Switchback, Mainstage Theatre. With a mix of mandolin, guitar, bass and masterful harmonies, Switchback is the virtuosic, award-winning duo of Brian Fitzgerald and Martin McCormack.

• 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28: The United States Army Field Band, Mainstage Theatre, James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts. The 19-member ensemble will perform their tribute, "The Greatest Generation," honoring World War II servicemen and servicewomen while also paying homage to the uniforms worn during that era.

For more information, visit www.clcillinois.edu or call (847) 543-2000.

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