Passion.  Innovation.  Diversity.  Connection.  Community.

These aren’t just hallmarks of the arts; they’re woven into the very fabric of the College of Lake County and our commitment to offering, “equitable, high-quality education, cultural enrichment, and partnerships to advance the diverse communities we serve.” Within the Communication Arts Division, we champion the belief that the arts have a unique power to reflect, unite, and transform the world by bringing diverse voices and experiences together through shared storytelling and celebration!

This season, we’re thrilled to showcase a rich array of artistic, intellectual, and cultural experiences. Revel in our exceptional music, theatre and dance performances; immerse yourself in art exhibits hosted in the beautiful Wright Community Gallery; explore our dynamic film and literary series; or engage in one of our many free community workshops and events. Each offering underscores the breadth and diversity of talent at CLC and within the wider community we serve. To learn more about our distinguished lineup for the 2023-24 season, please visit jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.

In the coming months, we also invite you to delve into the “Voices of Lake County,” a multi-year, interdisciplinary project spanning the Communication Arts, Fine Arts, and Humanities Division. This year’s theme, Sustainable Lake County, investigates environmentalism and sustainability through the lens of the arts and humanities. We will collaborate across the college and the broader Lake County community to explore how we all can live more sustainable, just, meaningful, and socially conscious lives that preserve our environment while cultivating the diverse communities that make up our region. For more information, visit www.voicesoflakecounty.com/sustainable-lake-county.

Finally, join us in further exploration and discovery by taking one of our many exciting courses in literature, creative writing, communication studies, digital media and design, philosophy, the humanities, world languages, or the vast landscape of visual and performing arts. Whatever your goal—from personal enrichment to earning a certificate or degree—we’d love to play a part in your own story of transformation!

Thank you for coming to the College of Lake County! We are excited you’re here!

Dr. Sheldon Walcher

Matthew Hunter - Director

Matthew Hunter - Director

Singers

Soprano
Suzy Aguilar
Joan Andrews
Janet Feder
Ann Gonyea
Katherine Hughes
Kenzie Hughes
Rosalind Jackson
Lynn Pollock
Melita Rodgers
I’mani Sellers
Stephanie Smith
Susan Squires
Pam Steiner
Rebecca Steiner
Lisa R Szymansaki
Aracely Wickert
Peggy Wingo
Marie Vesely 

Alto
Gail Blackstone
Whitley Butler
Christina Cerk
Garrett Dee
Kim Evans
Alexandra "Alex" Gaulin
Carla Guzman
Amy Hepburn
Shanise Hunter
Jackie Kendall
Katie Kraus
Jenifer Locklear
Joan Lynch
Gwen Macsai
Leslie McClellan
Debbie Mohica
Sue Neuls
Kelly Neuls
Genevieve O'Keefe
Rachel Quan
Ani Rocha
Lili Sanner
Sunny Sonnenschein
Jackie Heredia

Tenor
Melody Bickhem
Jane Dorado
Sally Gawle
Catherine Hutchinson Matthews
Lucia Mooney
Lucy Pabst
Jill Selinger
Princess Smith
John McClellan

Bass
Michael White

Band Members

Davarrius Wilson - Band Leader and Keyboardist
Deontae Swanigan - Organ
Joshua Metcalf - Percussion
Keelan Jones - Bass
Aram Feriants - Guitar
Brian Smith, II - Trumpet
John McClellan - Trumpet

Don't Miss This Rare Opportunity!
The legendary Zakir Hussain at the JLC
Sunday, April 7

The globally renowned tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain presents his new project, TISRA, teaming with Sabir Khan, a tenth-generation sarangi player and acclaimed flautist and bansuri player, Debopriya Chatterjee.

In this concert, TISRA will showcase the rich folk ad classical traditions of the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Punjab. This colorful mix of Indian classical music and the rich rhythm repertoire of Punjab will surely be a compelling and exquisite evening of music.

Buy Tickets to TISRA

TISRA:
Zakir Hussain, Sabir Khan & Debopriya Chatterjee
JLC Performing Arts Series
Sunday, April 7 at 7 p.m.

THE CHAIRS 
CLC Theatre's Play On!
Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, April 12 & 13 at 7:30 p.m.

FEAR NO ART FESTIVAL
CLC Dance
Friday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 20 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

WIND ENSEMBLE SPRING CONCERT
CLC Music
Sunday, April 28 at 4 p.m.

JAZZ ENSEMBLES SPRING CONCERT
CLC Music
Friday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m.

CHORAL ENSEMBLES SPRING CONCERT
CLC Music 
Saturday, May 4 at 4 p.m.

CONCERT BAND SPRING CONCERT
CLC Music
Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.

BUY TICKETS

Access the JLC Post Event Survey 
for the 
Gospel Choir Concert

Julie B. Shroka, M.A. Chair 
Torrie Mark Newsome, J.D. Vice Chair 
Paul G. Virgilio, B.S., S.E., P.E. Secretary 
Allena Barbato, J.D., L.M.F.T. 
William M. Griffin, Ed.D. 
Amanda D. Howland, J.D. 
Gerri Songer, M.A. 
Daniel Blaine Student Trustee 
Lori Suddick, Ed.D. President 

Trustees Emeriti  

Richard A. Anderson, J.D. 
William M. Griffin, Ed.D
Patricia Jones, M.Ed. 
Barbara D. Oilschlager, M.Ed.   

James Lumber Center Staff

Alisa Baum
Executive Director

Jessica Daly
Patron Services Coordinator

Jeremy Eiden
Technical Coordinator

Judie Katz
Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Leslie Baraboo
Marketing & Communications Analyst

Kim Dizzonne
Accounting Associate

Peter Hansen
Technical Production Assistant

We respectfully acknowledge that the College of Lake County is on the ancestral homelands of the Kickapoo, Peoria, Potawatomi and other native peoples. We recognize the longstanding significance of these lands for indigenous peoples past, present and future. Historical awareness of indigenous exclusion and erasure is critically important to preventing further atrocities. The College of Lake County pledges to acknowledge the grave injustices of the past and pledges to create awareness and advance education that invites truth.