Join the Grayslake Arts Alliance for a special Illinois Bicentennial Fine Art Show. Enjoy a display of art created by local artists as well as music by students of the Chapin Jazz Studio, a kids art project with Lincoln-style hats and prairie-style bonnets, and free refreshments.
The museum hosts a concert by the Lake County Folk Club featuring Claudia Russell and Bruce Kaplan, with opener Cuz‘n Bone. Tickets: General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Lake County Folk Club members $13. The museum will be open before and after the show.
When you picture Illinois, what do you see? 2018 marks the Illinois bicentennial and Focus on Illinois showcases the talent of amateur and professional photographers alike through their images celebrating Illinois.
Families are invited to play games, do projects and complete a Scavenger Hunt around the building! 12:00 to 4:00 PM
Enjoy some of Illinois’ sweetest history in this Bicentennial program about Chicago’s Candy Companies. Learn about well-known candy companies that have been a part of Chicago's history including Tootsie Rolls, Brachs, Fannie May and Frango Mints.
Society Member and former Cook Memorial Librarian Jane Trump has researched and woven together the story of the Grayslake Area Public Library. Learn how it started, where it has been and who the players were. Note: This is also the Society’s annual meeting and two board members are to be elected for three year terms.
The museum will be open. All are welcome to browse our museum exhibits before or after breakfast.
Enjoy a musical performance by this talented quintet.