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Upcoming Events

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Hairspray The
Broadway Musical

July 18-20 | July 24-27

You can't stop the beat in this big and bold musical about one girl's inspiring dream to dance. It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable Tracy...Learn more

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Nella

October 10 | 7:30 p.m.

Born in Venezuela, Latin GRAMMY® Award-winner Nella rose to international fame with her powerhouse voice and magnetic presence. Blending Venezuelan folk roots with modern production and Andalusian influences, her distinctive sound resonates around the world...Learn more

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Special Consensus

September 12 | 7:30 p.m.

The Special Consensus, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025, is a bluegrass band with multiple IBMA awards and GRAMMY nominations... 
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The Making of Life on
Our Planet

Oct 17 | 7:30 p.m.

Four billion years. Millions of species. Five mass extinction events (and counting). It’s the story of Life on Our Planet. From the Emmy® Award-winning team behind Netflix’s Our Planet series, comes a new natural history speaker series event: The Making of Our Planet...
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"La Llorona" by Ballet 5:8

October 4 | 7:00 p.m.

Step into the Mexican myth of "La Llorona," where choreographer Julianna Rubio Slager reinterprets Maria’s journey through a lens of compassion and nuance... 
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Pat Tomasulo

October 18 | 7:30 p.m.

A stand-up comedian, podcaster and one of the hosts of the WGN Morning News, Pat Tomasulo is also one of the top headlining acts in Chicago. He’ll bring his observational, absurdist humor, riffing through a variety of life observations, topical news and sports and the idiosyncrasies of being human...Learn more

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The Selena Experience

November 2 | 4:00 p.m.

512: The Selena Experience is a mind-blowing experience and the closest one you can get to live a Selena concert.  Simply, the best Selena tribute production out there! These musicians came together and orchestrated an extraordinary show that will take you back to 1995...Learn more

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Taylorville

December 14 | 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.

"Taylorville" is your ticket to a night filled with chart-topping hits and cherished deep cuts. This dynamic tribute band, armed with unmatched musical talent, takes you on a journey through Taylor's iconic career. The stage comes alive with a stunning video wall production, adding...Learn more

While the curtain closes on this season, we invite you to stay connected to Lake County’s local arts scene through Arts Link North. Discover exciting arts events and continue to enjoy the creativity our community has to offer.

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