Lake County Calendar of Events

Chronicle Media Staff

The Joy of Perennials at Antioch Public Library, May 11, 7-8:30 p.m.

May 11

Acoustic Blues Duo

7-8 p.m.

Fox Lake District Library, 255 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake

Free

Come out for a night of slide guitar, harmonica and vocals performed by acoustic blues duo Donna Herula and Tony Nardiello. For more information, call (847) 587-0198 or visit www2.youseemore.com.

 

 

May 11

The Joy of Perennials

7-8:30 p.m.

Antioch Public Library District, 757 Main St., Antioch

Free

In this adult program, experienced gardener Mark Lyons will give a presentation on how to grow and cultivate perennial flowers, along with how to choose the best and hardiest regional specimens. To register, and for more information, call (847) 395-0874 or visit www.apld.info.

 

May 12

Six Speed Tranny

Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake

Free

See local, high-energy power trio Six Speed Tranny cover a wide range of material, from Aerosmith and The Beatles to Pink Floyd and Ozzy Osbourne. For more information, call (847) 526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

 

May 12

Skokie Valley Astronomers

8-10 p.m.

Edward L. Ryerson Welcome Center, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods

Free

Adults and families with children ages 12 and up can join the Skokie Valley Astronomers to learn about outer space, the sky and the universe. Stargazing will be conducted after the meeting (weather permitting). No registration is required. Adult supervision is required. For more information, call (847) 367-6640 or visit www.lcfpd.org.

 

May 12

‘The Concert You Need To Go To’

6 p.m.

Centennial Park, Whitney and Center streets, Grayslake

Free

Bring your picnic baskets and lawn chairs to Centennial Park for this musical extravaganza, featuring performers from Grayslake North High School. The concert — hosted by the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum — includes Slam Funk, the school’s Motown group, as well as The

Pirate Choir and Pulse (a capella). For more information, call (847) 543-1745 or visit www.villageofgrayslake.com.

 

May 12

Sneezy

10 p.m.

Mickey Finn’s Brewery, 345 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville

Free

See funk/jam/rock/progressive/electronica fusion band Sneezy perform in concert at this popular area brewpub. For more information, call (847) 362-6688 or visit www.mickeyfinnsbrewery.com.

 

May 13

How to Write and Publish a Cookbook

10-11:30 a.m.

Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein

Free

Local cookbook author and chef Jill Houk will guide attendees through the process of how to write recipes for publication. Houk will cover the basics of creating, writing and testing recipes. To register, and for more information, call (847) 566-8702 or visit www.fremontlibrary.org.

 

May 16

Basket Making Workshop: Square Serving Basket

6-9 p.m.

Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach

$36

In this workshop for beginners and experienced skill levels alike, participants will create a functional, square serving basket. All supplies are included. The class is intended for adults and teens with their parents. For more information, call (847) 546-2351 or visit www.villageofroundlakebeach.com.

 

May 17

The Beatles Lecture Series: The 50th Anniversary of Sgt. Pepper’s

6-7:30 p.m.

Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield

$12 (members), $15 (non-members)

Join Gary Wentrup, a professor at DuPage County College, for this lecture marking the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ landmark album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Wentrup will provide an overview of the album’s concept, the creation of its music, the iconic album cover and more. Register at the Patty Turner Center. For more information, call (847) 945-0650 or visit www.deerfieldparks.org.

 

May 17

Olivia Newton-John

7:30 p.m.

Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan

$49.50-$99.50

See superstar recording artist Olivia Newton-John perform songs from her long-running, Grammy Award-winning career, including the smash hit, “Physical,” and tunes from the hit movie musical, “Grease.” To purchase tickets, visit the box office or call Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787. For more information, call (847) 263-6300 or visit www.geneseetheatre.com.