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ARTBeginning Drawing #10601202 Age 8+No experience just interest needed for this drawing course. It will cover the basicprinciples of drawing. Please bring a pencil and a 9x12 sketch pad (Drawing pencilsHB, 2B, 4B, and 6B may be helpful but are not required). Instructor FDBartlettVAC TH 1/11-2/15 5:30-6:30pm Reg by 1/4 $40/$50 -1A

Adult or Intermediate Drawing #10601304 Age 14+This class will cover the basics of drawing including perspective, line, light andshadow. This class is suitable for the adult beginner or any age intermediatestudent. Please bring a pencil and drawing pencils HB, 2B, 4B, and 6B and a 9x12sketch pad. Instructor FDBartlettVAC TH 1/11-2/15 4-5:30pm Reg by 1/4 $55/$65 -1A

Watercolor #10601305 Age 14+Join local artist Pat King to develop your skills at watercolor through individualinstruction and instructional demos. This workshop will guide students on differenttechniques like concentrating on light and shadows on the winter landscape. Pleasebring a photo reference to work from and a sack lunch. This class is appropriate fornew students and continuing artists. Supply list is available online and at the JackBenny Center for the Arts. VAC TU & WE 1/23-1/24 10-3pm Reg by 1/16 $85/$95 -1A

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FACULTYStringsJack Dudley - Cello and String BassKate Dudley - Violin and ViolaBart Medlicott - Violin, Viola, Cello

and String BassLisa Shaw – Suzuki ViolinRoxanne Swanson - Violin

PianoPaul AnthonyRichard SchwinnRoxanne Swanson

VoiceJacob Voigt

Woodwinds and BrassPaul Anthony – SaxJane Hager-Flute/Suzuki Flute

Guitar and BassPaul Anthony – guitar and bass guitar

Hammered DulcimerJane Hager

West African DrumsHelen Bond

ArtTom BartlettTim FlynnMary HaasPat KingDerry Sexton

Dance StudioAnne BalasaJacquelyn Cotey Ryan HughesRobert Schwartz

TheatreCompass Creative Dramatics

Comcast Literary Arts & Digital Photography LabSade Jarett

Academia Cultural XilotlMaria Calderone*

Maker Space/TECCHBryan EscobarDerry Sexton

*Bilingual

The Jack Benny Center for the ArtsThe Jack Benny Center for the Arts is the home of the Waukegan Park District’sCultural Arts Division. The Jack Benny Center provides fine arts instruction formusic, dance, theatre, art, and traditional craft and lecture programmingthrough the Bowen Heritage Circle, Visual Arts Center and WaukeganHistory Museum.

“Beginning Drawing” and “Adult or Intermediate Drawing” havea family discount that works across the classes. The first pays thefee listed and the second and all following pay $10 less than thelisted price.

`The Jack Benny Center AnnexThe Visual Arts Center at 533 Grand Avenue Entry to the Visual Arts Center is offSherman Avenue (one block west of West Street). Students should enter thebuilding by going south on Sherman Avenue to the first drive south of GrandAvenue. Follow the blue signs to locate the Visual Arts Center. The bathroom ison the lower level and stairs are used.

This creative space will provide a space for young people to share ideas and knowl-edge as well as a place for creating through technology. See Bryan at Jack BennyCenter for the Arts or call him at 847-360-4745.

3D Computer Art # 10601306 Age 15+Students will cover the basics of 3D computer art and learn various techniques. Theclass will cover software use and have students create their own 3D art. Limitedspace in class. JBC WE 2/7-3/28 6-7pm Reg by 1/31 $70/$80 -1A

New! Introduction to Computer Programming #10601307 Age 15+Software design/engineering is a highly sought-after skill and the path starts withan understanding of general computer programming. This class teaches the skillsnecessary to learn the basics of Java and computer programming. Approachable forall skill sets, but the class is geared to beginners with no exposure to Java or pro-gramming. Learn a skill that can grow into something bigger! Limited space in class.JBC MO 1/8-2/26* 6-7pm Reg by 1/1 $70/$80 -2A*No Class 1/15 & 2/19

New! 3D Printing Workshop #10601208 Age 10-15Start off the New Year by learning something new! Come learn the basics of creatingyour own 3D prints. This workshop will give an overview on how to begin making3D models that can actually be printed in plastic. Once you are satisfied with yourmodel we will send the file over to the 3D printer. Limited space in class. JBC TH 1/4 6-8pm Reg by 12/28 $5/$10 -1A

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LITERARY ARTS AND DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY LABThrough a generous donation from Comcast, the Cultural Arts Division of theWaukegan Park District will be offering free and paid programming in theComcast Literary Arts and Digital Photography Lab. Cameras are provided for useduring the class.

New ! Novel Writing 101 #10607302 Age 18+Come learn and be guided through the essentials of writing your first book. Workon topics like: story line, plot, characters and personality, how to start and how toend it, and how to pitch your book. Bring your ideas and preferred writing equip-ment with you to class.JBC SA 11/4-12/16* 9-10am Reg by 10/28 $63/$70 -1A*No class 11/25

NaNoWriMoNovember is national Novel writing month. For more information on NaNoWriMoplease visit www.nanowrimo.org/Jack Benny Center for the Arts is partnering with NaNoWriMo and opening thebuilding for writers to get away from home and family and work in a quiet spacewith fellow writers to get more words toward their NaNoWriMo goals! On Tues-days from 10:30am-8:30pm and Saturday from 10:30am-3:30pm. Drop in when-ever you can and Write!

Beginners Crochet #10603303 Age 12+The beginners crochet class will cover basic crochet stitches. Students will be pro-vided with a crochet hook, yarn, handout, and pattern. A bookmark and coaster willbe created in the beginner class. Materials fee of $15 for beginners crochet and $20for special projects due to instructor Susan Pickens at first class. The special projectsrequire basic crochet knowledge.Beginners CrochetJBC WE 12/6 & 12/13 6-8pm Reg by 11/29 $40/$45 -1AMake a SnowmanJBC WE 1/10 & 1/17 6-8pm Reg by 1/3 $40/$45 -2AMake a HatJBC WE 2/14 & 2/21 6-8pm Reg by 2/7 $40/$45 -3A

The Benefits of Art• Students gain insight from visual experience to construct meaning

by observation, reflection and application of ideas.• Art students recognize similarities and differences in the world.

Wire Sculpture Interested in learning how to create art out of wire or other mixed

media? Call 847-360-4745 or email bescobar@waukeganparks.org todiscuss private wire sculpture lessons with local sculpture Tim Flynn.

Visual Arts Center • OPEN HOURSJoin us the second Saturday in the months of December, January, and Februaryfor open hours at the Visual Arts Center. These open hours are a way for beginning orexperienced artists to spend time in the Visual Arts Center working on drawings,paintings, and more. Youth ages 8 - 18 may take part in the open hours andshould bring their own supplies. The Cultural Arts - Arts and History Specialistwill be there to assist.

Saturday, December 9, 10 am - 12 Noon Saturday, January 13, 10 am - 12 Noon Saturday, February 10, 10 am - 12 Noon

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Welcome to the Circle!Bowen Heritage Circle is your source for quality adult educational and craftprograms plus special historical programs for the entire family. Circle instructorsusually own an art, craft, or other business and bring you the latest and finestinstruction available. Bowen Heritage Circle classes are designed for beginners toadvanced students. Whether your interest is in crafts, lectures or historicprogramming, give the Circle a try, you won’t be disappointed.

Would you like to become involved in any of our special events at the Circle?Do you have a craft or class that you think would be of interest to the community?Do you know someone who might offer a great class? The Circle is always lookingfor volunteers and for people interested in sharing a new craft or lecture to the community.

Waukegan History Museum FREEThe Waukegan History Museum in Bowen Park is the home of the WaukeganHistorical Society. The museum is the repository for all of Waukegan’s rich history.The museum portrays life in 1870s Waukegan. Temporary exhibits rotate annually.Visit us during open hours or contact us for group tours. The Waukegan HistoryMuseum is located at 1917 N. Sheridan Road in beautiful Bowen Park. Visit Waukegan History Museum on Facebook!

Tour HoursTuesday and Thursday 10am-4pmSaturday 1-4pm You may call 847-360-4749 or 847-336-1859 to set up group tours.

Large Tour GroupsPlease call to schedule your free guided tour of the museum for your group.

VolunteeringAre you interested in becoming involved in the Waukegan History Museum?Volunteers are essential and the Waukegan History Museum needs your help.Membership is only a phone call away. If you are interested in any aspect of ourmuseum don’t hesitate to contact Museum Supervisor, Ty Rohrer, at 847-336-1859or trohrer@waukeganparks.org.

J. L. Raymond Research Library The Waukegan Historical Society research collections are located in Lilac Cottagein the Bowen Heritage Circle, 1911 N. Sheridan Road, Bowen Park. This extensivecollection of maps, documents, photographs, books and vertical files may beaccessed during open hours. Copy services are available for a slight fee, andvolunteers are on hand to assist with genealogical or other research topics. Calllibrarian, Beverly Millard, at 847-360-4772 to learn more.

Library HoursWednesday, Thursday and Friday 10am-2:30pm and also by appointment.

Lilac Cottage Rentals1911 N. Sheridan Road- Bowen Park

Are you looking for a bride’s room prior to your wedding in the Bowen ParkFormal Garden? Are you interested in renting a space for a group of 24 for abridal or baby shower? Are you tired of having your company “team” meetingat the office? Tables and chairs are available for small parties and meetings of24. Amenities include coffee makers, punch bowl and ladle, stove, refrigeratorand microwave. The main room at Lilac has a wonderful sun porch thatoverlooks beautiful Bowen Park. The “Blue Room” is perfect for familyportraits. Rentals require a minimum of two hours and a $75 deposit isrequired to hold the date. Contact the Jack Benny Center for the Arts at847-360-4740 to inquire about room rentals at Lilac Cottage. This buildingis not suitable for children’s events.

The Waukegan History Museum in beautiful Bowen Park.

Bowen Heritage Circle

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Crafts

BASKET MAKINGBraided Tote Basket #10603304 Age 12+This basket offers a unique start with round reed spokes and woven round reedbase. The sides are woven with smoked flat oval reed with accented dyed reed.Students will also triple twine at the start and top of the basket. A braided borderrim finishes off this basket. Materials fee of $24 due to instructor Sandy Bulgrin atfirst class.LC TU 12/5 & 12/12 6-9pm Reg by 11/28 $30/$35 -1A

BEAD WEAVINGBead Weaving Class #10603313 Age 12+Interested in learning how to make your own beaded jewelry? Join artisan Kather-ine Hughes for this two hour class. Students will work on making their own sparklybangle and receive a copy of the pattern to continue making more. Material fee of$10 due to instructor at start of class.LC TH 1/11 6-8pm Reg by 1/4 $20/$25 -1A

SOAP MAKINGSoap Making Class #10603311 Age 12+Learn how to make cold process soap (almost) the way our grandparents did – withfats, lye, and optional fragrance. We’ll talk about what the different fats bring to themix, and how to handle the materials safely. You’ll leave with two pounds of yourown hand-made soap, and some ideas and resources for doing this on your own.Materials fee of $30 due to instructor Katherine Hughes. LC TH 2/8 6-8pm Reg by 2/1 $20/$25 -1A

WEAVINGAll weaving classes may be taken with a partner and you share the cost and theloom. Ages 12-15 may take the class with an adult. Want to learn to weave butthese times don’t work? Call 847-360-4745 or email bescobar@waukeganparks.orgto discuss private weaving lessons. Materials fee $25 due to instructor CarolKapheim for Beginning Weaving, Intermediate Weaving, and Weave a Rug.

Beginning Weaving#10603302 Age 16+ (12-15 w/Adult)Have some fun weaving on a four shaft loom. Make a beautiful scarf or table runneronce you have completed a sampler. You will learn how to use the loom, warp theloom, plan projects, select fiber and read a draft. You will be exposed to a variety ofweaving patterns.VAC SA 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 10am-3pm Reg by 1/6 $200/$225 -1A

Intermediate Weaving#10603302 Age 16+ (12-15 w/Adult)Take your weaving skills a step further. This class is an exploration of overshot weav-ing (think of Colonial coverlets). You will explore possible patterns for your projectand then weave a beautiful table runner. Prerequisite: Must know how to warp anddress a loom.VAC SA 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 10am-3pm Reg by 1/20 $200/$225 -2A

Rag to Riches #10603302 Age 16+ (12-15 w/Adult)You can turn old clothes, jeans, window curtains, sheets, etc. into usable rag ballsthat can be turned into rugs just like your grandmother did. With rag balls you canweave or crochet baskets, weave placemats, twine doormats or weave fantastic rugsfor your home.VAC SA 2/17 10-3pm Reg by 10/14 $100/$125 -3A

Weave a Rug with Recycled Rags#10603302 Age 16+ (12-15 w/Adult)This is an opportunity for people who have learned to recycle and create rag balls tocome to an artist studio and weave a rag rug. Historical looms are warped and readyfor you to use. You can make a rug in a day.VAC SA 2/24 10-3pm Reg by 2/17 $100/$125 -4A

Loom Evaluation and Repair#10603302 Age 16+ (12-15 w/Adult)Do you have a loom that has been in your family? In this class you will learn how toevaluate the possibility of restoring a loom to working condition. You will get ad-vice, resources, and encouragement to take on restoration projects. VAC WE 2/7 7-8:30pm Reg by 2/1 $47/$52 -5A

Things with String #10603302 Ages 8+Spend the afternoon experimenting with string by using Knitty Noddy’s, InkleLooms, Pot Holder Frames, Mini Looms and even learn some string games. Bring abag lunch.VAC SU 12/3 10-3pm Reg by 11/26 $100/#125 -6A

Family Discount (FD): First member pays the fee listed, and the secondand all following pay $10 less than the listed price. This discount worksbetween classes taught by the same instructor. This discount is notedat the end of the description – FDinstructor’s last name.

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Dance is a skill and students should expect to take the same class multiple times to master the skills needed to improve. Students may be moved to different classbased on dance skills. For all dance studio classes, please wear shoes with non-marking soles.

Family Discount (FD): First pays the fee listed and the second and all followingpay $10 less than the listed price. This discount works between classes taught bythe same instructor. This discount is noted at the end of the description –FDinstructor’s last name.

Ballet Uniform: Students enrolled in pre-ballet and ballet are expected to wearthe following uniform to every class. Female uniform is black leotard, black or pinktights and ballet shoes. Male uniform is tight black pants, black t-shirt and balletshoes. Pre-Tap students need Tap shoes.

Contemporary Dance #10604209 Age 9-16Contemporary is a fluid form of dance done to popular ballads and slower contem-porary music. Students will be taught to interpret his or her movement with emo-tion, feeling, and style. They will learn to tell a story or create the picture of thesong. This style combines ballet, modern, and jazz. Artistic expression is a populardynamic in this course. FDHughesJBC WE 1/10-2/21 7-8pm Reg by 1/3 $68/$75 -1A

Tai Chi Chuan #10309301 AdultAn introduction to Tai Chi Chuan, a Chinese martial art and ancient system ofmovement and meditation. Slow stretching and gentle exercises will bring in-creased strength, flexibility, deep sense of serenity and helps relieve stress andpromotes a sense of physical and mental well-being. Instructor Bob Schwartz.JBC MO 1/8-5/7* 7-8:30pm Reg by 1/1 $144/$155 -1A*No class 1/15, 2/19

Yoga AdultJacquelyn Cotey is a certified yoga instructor who will guide students in a programthat is a combination of Eastern tradition-Hatha Yoga and contemporary westernexercise physiology. It is designed to offer a relaxing environment and instructionwill help you meet the demands of your busy lifestyle and your changing needs.Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring along a yoga mat to each class.JBC TH 11/9-12/21* 7-8:15pm Reg by 11/2 $60/$70 40604310-2AJBC TH 1/11-3/8 7-8:15pm Reg by 1/4 $80/$90 10604310-1A*No class 11/23

Private Dance ClassesPrivate Dance lessons are available. Call 847-360-4740 for more details and to setup private or semi–private classes. Typically 8 one hour long classes cost $200.

For more information on Dance Studio classes, please call the Jack Benny Center for the Arts at 847-360-4740.

Dance

The Benefits of Dance• Movement within a class offers a structured outlet for physical release

while gaining awareness and appreciation for oneself and others

• Dance benefits physiological development through movementpatterns that teach coordination and kinesthetic memory

• Dance education promotes conscious awareness of aesthetic choicesand widens the range of movement possibilities

• Participate in the ARTS and GROW!

Dance Instructors Needed

The Jack Benny Center is looking for experienced danceinstructors to join our faculty. If you are interested inteaching a style of dance, please contact Debra at 847-360-4740 or dcarl@waukeganparks.org for more infor-mation and send a copy of your resume.

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Preschool Dance and Tumbling #10604104 Age 3-5Frolic with us again or join us for the first time. During this class, your preschoolerwill develop gross motor skills by enhancing tumbling skills and dance stepslearned, or for the little one who has a more advanced tumbling or dance skill andis ready to take a class. This class is taught by Jan Keller.JAC SA 1/27-3/10* 9:30-10:20am Reg by 12/30 $30/$33 -1A*No class 2/17

Dance and Tumbling II #10604102 Age 6-8Frolic with us again or join us for the first time. During this class, your child willcontinue to develop gross motor skills by enhancing basic tumbling skills and dancesteps learned in Dance and Tumbling I, or the little one who has more advancedtumbling or dance skill and is ready to take a more advanced class.JAC SA 1/27-3/10* 10:30-11:20am Reg by 12/30 $30/$33 -2A*No class 2/17

Get Up and Dance! #10604318 Age 9-12This exciting dance program is designed to work on body conditioning, dance, skills,steps, tap, and ballet movements, as well as give your child the opportunity to learnsome basic line dances. Jan Keller will also be happy to take requests on differentdance workouts to also do during class. This class is an excellent way to exercise so-cialize, dance and be physically active, you are sure to have a great time!JAC FR 1/26-3/9* 5:10-6pm Reg by 12/30 $30/$33 -1A*No class 2/16

Ballroom Dancing #10604314 Age 16+Looking for affordable dance lessons? Look to us as we create an experience for youto join the fun and dance the evening away. We can teach you basic Ballroom stepslike the Fox Trot, Waltz and more. Instructor, Jan Keller, will help you brush up onyour dance skills and strive to make you feel comfortable on the dance floor. Thisclass is great for those who have a special party or wedding reception to attend thisseason. Singles welcome, you don’t need a partner. JAC FR 1/19-2/16 6:30-7:30pm Reg by 1/16 $33/$39 -1A

Masala Bhangra Teen Workout #10604208 Age 13-17Masala Bhangra Workout is a high-energy (burn 300-500 calories per class hour!)and fun dance fitness program, based on traditional and modern Indian dancemoves, that allows you to channel your feminine grace with Bollywood steps, andyour masculine side with Bhangra dance moves. Move to the contagiously rhythmicbeat of the Dhol drum & unleash your inner being to a higher level.BRC TU 1/16-2/20 6-7pm Reg By 1/11 $56/$67 -1A

Belly Dancing for All #10604303 Age 16+If you’ve never tried Belly Dancing, you’re welcome to join this class where you willbe introduced to middle-eastern dance techniques and the benefits of belly danc-ing. Come learn this ancient fitness alternative instructed by Zafirah! All participantswill increase flexibility and strengthen, tone, and improve their posture in a fun, ex-citing atmosphere. If you enjoy belly dancing and already know the techniques, youare welcome to join for fun.BRC WE 1/17-2/21 7-8pm Reg By 1/11 $56/$67 -1A

NEW! Holiday Dance #10604320 Adult 18+Make this Christmas themed dance a time to remember. Jan Keller will providebasic instruction on the Waltz, Fox Trot, Swing and more. Enjoy the company of yourdance partner and dance the evening away within the perfect atmosphere of holi-day spirit. Also, enjoy small appetizers, punch and a token of Christmas fun.BRC FR 12/15 6-7:30pm Reg By 1/8 $19/$23 1B

Holiday Dance Bazaar! #10604206 All Ages+ ParentJoin us for this free, holiday dance class that will allow your child to meet theteacher, new friends and get their Saturday morning jitters out, while movin’ andgroovin’!JAC SA 12/2 10-11:15am Reg by 11/30 FREE -1A

Non-profit and family oriented organization. To preserve the Mexican andLatin-American culture through history, art, music, and dance appreciation.Academia Cultural Xilotl recognizes culture and tradition is central to life andsociety. Therefore, understanding the Mexican & Latin-American culture willnot only assist in awareness but in discipline and future values as well. Thus,offer an alternative for participants to be creative in self-expression, have theopportunity for team building, boost self-esteem resulting in higher gradesand become better citizens in an environment that reflects cultural andsocial diversity.

Una organización sin fines de lucro y orientada a la familia. Preservar la cul-tura Mexicana y Latinoamericana a través de la historia, el arte, la música,y apreciación de danza. Academia Xilotl Cultural reconoce la cultura y latradición es fundamental para la vida y la sociedad. Comprensión de lacultura Mexicana y Latinoamericana no sólo ayudará en conocimiento, sinoen la disciplina y los valores futuros. Consecuente, ofrecer una alternativa alos participantes a ser creativos en la auto-expresión, la oportunidad de for-mación de equipos, aumentar la autoestima que resulta en calificacionesaltas y convertirse en mejores ciudadanos en un entorno que refleje ladiversidad cultural y social.

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HistoryFREE HISTORICAL PROGRAMSFor your organization, group, social event, or classroom.

• Introduction to Studying & Learning About Local History*• Native American History of the Waukegan Area*• French Explorers – Marquette and Jolliet*• The French Fur Trade*• Early Settlers of Little Fort*• The Growing Town of Little Fort*• Waukegan and the Underground Railroad• Abraham Lincoln Goes to Waukegan• The Civil War: The War Efforts in Waukegan• Waukegan’s Famous Civil War Drummer Boys*• A Growing Waukegan*• The Making of Waukegan: Immigration and Industry• Haunted Waukegan*• Lake Michigan History and Local Shipwrecks*• Waukegan’s African American History• Influential Women of Waukegan’s Past• Prominent Events and Visitors to Waukegan• Waukegan and the Motion Picture Industry• Ray Bradbury: Waukegan’s Influence on a Visionary• Jack Benny: From Waukegan to Hollywood• Jane Addams: Remembering Waukegan’s Bowen Country Club• Play Ball: Baseball in Waukegan• Titanic: A Fateful Ticket to Waukegan• Lake County’s First Public Execution• History of the Waukegan Schools*• A Day in the Life of a Student* (corresponds with the year your school opened)• “What-Cha-Ma-Call-It” History Trunk* (hands on program)

*for school groups only (all other programs are for both school and adult groups)

All programs are available to all grade levels and include age appropriate activitiesand content. Program length is generally 45 minutes. Programs include numeroushistorical pictures, maps, and hands-on artifacts while some also involve interactiveactivities. Programs presented in the schools are based on the Illinois LearningStandards for Social Science. Programs can be given for multiple classrooms on thesame day. Programs can be scheduled to be given on a weekly basis.

Guided Walking ToursSchedule a Guided History Walking Tour Today!Free for your classroom and organization.• Waukegan’s Civil War Sites• Waukegan and the Motion Picture Industry• Historic Homes of Sheridan Road• Ray Bradbury’s Green Town• Haunted Waukegan• Remembering Our Veterans at Oakwood Cemetery• Discover Bowen Park• Statues, Sculpture & Art in Downtown Waukegan• Waukegan’s Diversity-Oakwood Cemetery Tour

For more information and to schedule a FREE program, please call or email.

WAUKEGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY1917 N. Sheridan Road • Waukegan, IL 60087

847-336-1859 • Museum@waukeganhistorical.org

Volunteer!Are you interested in becoming involved in the Waukegan Historical Society?Volunteers are essential and the Waukegan History Museum and the J.L. RaymondResearch Library need your help. If you are interested in any aspect of our museum,research library, or special events, please don’t hesitate to contact MuseumSupervisor, Ty Rohrer, at 847-336-1859 or trohrer@waukeganparks.org.

TEACHERS–Book now to schedule historical programs andguided tours of Waukegan and the Waukegan HistoryMuseum. All programs and tours are free! Please contactMuseum Supervisor Ty Rohrer at 847-336-1859 ortrohrer@waukeganparks.org to learn more.

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Follow the story of two couples before, during, and after WWI. Homer Dahringer and Ruth Besley start their courtship while attending Waukegan High School. Homer joined an Army flying squadron in WWI. Elizabeth Tarver, growing up in Waukegan in a prominent African American family, started correspondence with Westley Dyer, who served as a corporal in the Army.

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MusicPRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTIONLate Fall: October 30-December 16Winter: January 8-March3Spring: March 12-May 5Summer: May 14-July 28

Jack Benny Center for the Arts offers lessons in piano, traditional violin, viola, cello,string bass, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, dulcimer and ukulele. Arrangements forlessons are scheduled individually and price for one half hour lesson is $16-23 dependent on the instructor. Jack Benny Center for the Arts offers five sessions ofeight-week lessons each year. Please call the Center at 847-360-4740 for dates,times, and availability of lessons. Jack Benny Center does not rent instruments orsell music books. Students must be able to practice lessons on a daily basis, havethe recommended music book and instrument. Some group lessons may need tobe combined to meet minimum registration. Students are called one week beforelessons if class has not met its minimum.

Scholarships Generous grants, endowments and memorial funds as well as fundraising efforts ofcommunity organizations have allowed the Center to provide partial scholarships toa limited number of students in art, theatre, dance, and music. If you are interestedin providing funds for the scholarship program, starting a memorial scholarshipfund or are in need of a scholarship, please contact the Center at 847-360-4740 forassistance. Scholarships require a registration form plus additional paperwork thatincludes a financial statement, two letters of recommendation, a scholarship form,and a volunteer application and agreement. http://www.waukeganparks.org/financial-need-scholarship/

Clases Privadas de Música Jack Benny Center for the Arts (Jack Benny Centro de las Artes) ofrece clases depiano, violín tradicional, viola, violonchelo, contrabajo, voz, instrumentos demadera, latón, dulcémele, y ukelele. Arreglos para las lecciones están programadosindividualmente y el precio de una lección de media hora es de $16-22 dólares,depende del instructor. Jack Benny Center for the Arts ofrece cinco sesiones declases, de ocho semanas cada año. Por favor, llame al Centro al 847-360-4740 paralas fechas, el horario y disponibilidad de las clases. Jack Benny Center no alquilainstrumentos ni vende libros de música. Los estudiantes deben ser capaces depracticar las lecciones diariamente, tener el libro de música recomendada e suinstrumento. Algunas clases en grupo pueden necesitar ser combinados para alcanzar el registro mínimo. Los estudiantes serán contactados una semana antes de las clases si el mínimo de algunos no se cumple para cancelar las clases.

Becas Las generosas donaciones, dotaciones y fondos conmemorativos, así como los esfuerzos de recaudación de fondos de las organizaciones comunitarias han permitido el Centro ofrecer becas parciales a un número limitado de estudiantes enel arte, el teatro, la danza y la música. Si usted está interesado en proveer fondospara el programa de becas, a partir de un fondo de becas memorial o está en necesi-dad de una beca, por favor contacte al Centro al 847-360-4740 para obtener ayuda.Las becas requieren un formulario de inscripción, más papeleo adicional que incluyeun estado financiero, dos cartas de recomendación, una forma de becas, y una solic-itud de voluntario y el acuerdo. Por favor, visítenos en la web para los formularios einformación de becas: http://www.waukeganparks.org/financial-need-scholarship/

The Benefits of Music Education:• Educators believe that engagement in music supports academic achievement• As early as pre-school, playing music helps children acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes that influence them throughout their lives• Children who make music gain the self-esteem that comes with personal achievement• Participate in the ARTS and GROW!

BoomWhackers: Whack-Along Holiday Songs#40602404 Age 10+Come and play with the Boomwhackers. No music reading required you just need tobe able to count. Play (and maybe sing-along with!) some favorite holiday songs.Join us at the Jack Benny Center for some fun with music. Price listed is for the firstfamily member for each additional family member it will be $3. There are multipleoctaves and the tubes range from 12 inches to 4 feet long.Ages 10+JBC WE 11/29 6-7pm Reg by 11/21 $5/$7 -1AJBC TU 12/12 6-7pm Reg by 12/5 $5/$7 -2AAges 16+JBC WE 11/29 7-8pm Reg by11/21 $5/$7 -1BJB TU 12/12 7-8pm Reg by 12/5 $5/$7 -2B

Summer 2018 Theatre Experience:Beauty and the Beast #40605204 Age 6-18When their beloved books start disappearing off the library shelves, Beauty and herteam of local librarians embark on a quest to rescue the tomes from the city sewers.There, they find the Beast and his henchmen searching desperately for a cure for thecurse that has transformed them all into animals of the lowest degree. Against abackdrop of dancing pigeons, talking books, and enchanted roses, Beauty and theBeast discover that it's only by working together that they can save the day.Register now and make payments. After April 30, no refunds will be made for sum-mer theatre experience if the family opts to withdraw registration.JBC MO-FR 7/16-7/20 9am-3pm Reg by 4/30 $259 -1A

Reg by 5/1 $279Reg by 6/14 $299

Workshops with Compass Creative Dramatics#10605209 Age 6-18Join CCD for two fun filled workshops. Exercise your bravery and creativity musclesthrough theatre.

NEW! En Guard! Stage Combat #10605209Explore the art of choreographed stage combat and storytelling through dramaticconflict during our 45-minute highly active class that stretches bravery and creativ-ity muscles through the excitement of combative play!Age 6-11JBC SA 2/17 2-2:45pm Reg by 2/10 -1AAge 11-18JBC SA 2/17 3-3:45pm Reg by 2/10 -1B

NEW! Intro to Musical Theatre Dance #10605209Get those bodies pumped and those jazz fingers ready to delve into storytellingthrough choreographed movement. Explore the foundation of dance, basic steps,and learn a dance combo that demonstrates the importance of body movement indramatic form.Age 6-11JBC SA 4/21 2-2:45pm Reg by 4/14 -2AAge 11-18JBC SA 4/21 3-3:45pm Reg by 4/14 -2B

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Jack Benny Center Music Instructors provide quality instruction. All instructors are degreed in music education, the specific instrument or play professionally with a combined total of over 250 years of teaching experience and five of the instructors have master’s degrees.Interested in being a private music (or voice) instructor at the Jack Benny Center? Please contact Debra at 847-360-4746 or dcarl@waukeganparks.org for more information and send a copy of your resume.

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The Benefits of Youth Attending the Theatre:• Theatre education develops an appreciation of theatre as an aes-thetic experience, and an increased awareness of social and culturalvalues•It allows for the sharing of a communal art form•Students participating in theatre have an increased knowledge ofhistory and human events• Participate in the ARTS and GROW!

OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS

Elementary to high school students are welcome to submittheir works of art and poetry to be displayed at the Jack BennyCenter for the Arts Bulldog Clip Gallery.

ARTWORK & POETRY WILL BE DISPLAYED IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS:

• K-2nd Grade • Grades 3-5• Grades 6-8 • High School

Artwork/poem should be affixed to poster board or foam board and mustbe able to be clipped to the display board with a bulldog clip and not belarger than 9 x 12. Poetry is limited to one side of a single page. Pleasesubmit your work no later than 30 days before the designated showing.Any artwork for sale must be noted with price and contact person(parent or guardian for students under 18 years of age). Not all artwork/poetry will be displayed, as space is limited. Forms are available online.

Contact Claudia Freeman at847-360-4740 for more information.

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PerformancesSeason TicketsSeason tickets include one ticket for eachconcert, for a total of 6 tickets.$65 Adult$50 Senior 62+/Military$36 StudentFree Student 18 and under

WSO Individual Tickets$15 Adult$10 Senior 62+/Military$7 StudentFree Students 18 and under

WCC Individual Tickets$10 Adult$8 Senior 62+/Military$5 StudentFree Students 18 and under

$15 Do-It-Yourself Messiah$5 Young People’s Concert

HANDELHOLIDAYS

FORTHE

W A U K E G A N C O N C E R T C H O R U S

Sunday, November 19, 2017 •Ê4pmFirst Presbyterian Church

122 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. •ÊWaukegan, Illinois

WAUKEGANPARK DISTRICT

I l l i n o i s

c o u n c i lAN AGENCY OF

THE STATE OF ILLINOIS

Italia Mia

Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 4pm

Trapp Auditorium at

Waukegan High School

2325 Brookside Avenue, Waukegan

WAU K E G A N SY M P H O N Y O R C H E ST R A

C E L E B R AT I N G T H E L I F E A N D L E G ACY O F J O E FAV E R O

Ordering TicketsOrdering tickets for the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorusperformances is easy and convenient.

Telephone: 1-800-837-3006 24/7 hotlineIn Person: Jack Benny Center for the Arts, 39 Jack Benny Drive

Waukegan Park District Presents

Featuring theWaukegan Symphony Orchestra

& Concert ChorusWSO Music Director Stephen Blackwelder

WCC Music Director Randy Casey

Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 7pmFirst United Methodist Church of Waukegan

128 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue

Conmemorativo de Joseph A. Favero

Mesías y Canto de Cantar

Hágalo Usted Mismo

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WSOCC AuditionsShare your talents by joining the Waukegan ConcertChorus or the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra.

Got Song?Do you enjoy singing and are you interested in joiningthe chorus? Auditions with the music director will beheld by appointment by calling 847-360-4744. Re-hearsals are held Tuesday evenings at 7:30-9 pm at theFirst Presbyterian Church, 122 N. Martin Luther King, Jr.Ave., Waukegan. If you have any questions, please callthe Jack Benny Center for the Arts at 847-360-4740.

Interested in joining?Auditions are held before rehearsals on Monday evenings.Please call 847-360-4744 to make arrangements with themusic director. Rehearsals are held at the Waukegan HighSchool Band room Monday evenings at 7pm, 2325 Brookside Avenue, Waukegan.

Concert CallConcert Call is the support group for the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and theWaukegan Concert Chorus. Members are an integral part of the WSOCC. Newmembers are always welcome. To obtain information about joining and thebenefits of membership, please call 847-360-4740 or stop by the Jack BennyCenter for the Arts and staff will be happy to assist you.

WOMENIN SONG

W A U K E G A N C O N C E R T C H O R U S

Randy CaseyMusic Director

Sunday, March 18, 2018 •Ê4pmFirst Presbyterian Church

122 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. •ÊWaukegan, Illinois

WAUKEGANPARK DISTRICT

I l l i n o i s

c o u n c i lAN AGENCY OF

THE STATE OF ILLINOIS

WAU K E G A N SY M P H O N Y O R C H E ST R A

Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 4pmTrapp Auditorium at

Waukegan High School2325 Brookside Avenue, Waukegan

WAUKEGAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2018 AT 11AM

TRAPP AUDITORIUM

WAUKEGAN HIGH SCHOOL2325 BROOKSIDE AVENUE • WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS

Music Director Stephen Blackwelder

YOUNGPEOPLE’SCONCERT