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

MC: Sherine Johnson, CLC Student 

Welcome: Dr. Lori Suddick, President College of Lake County 

Introduction: Program organizers 

       Shannon Bassi, CLC Sustainability Council  

       Lamaiya Lancaster, Voices of Lake County 

       Michelle Titterton, CLC Sustainability Manager 

Artists: 

       AY Young 

       Mimi Nichole 

Illusion Fusion dancers: Andy Anisco, Giselle Leon, Luis Luna, Kendra McCoy, Jairo Torres 

Our program will last until around 8:30 p.m., without intermission. There will then be an opportunity for Q&A with the artists, and a meet and greet in the lobby with AY Young. 

Thank you to our MC for the evening, Sherine Johnson, for helping to make the event magical. 

Special thanks to our student leaders: Bernard Karimu, Marketing Chairperson, Ayana  Letsholonyane, Ticketing Chairperson and Juan Carlos Villarreal de Lorea, Hospitality Chairperson. We could not do this without you! 

Thank you to the following clubs and organizations that participated in the pre-event tabling: American Sign Language Club, Future Educators, Urban Farm, Latino Alliance, Pride Alliance, Sustainability Council, Urban Farm and Northeastern Illinois Council of Scouts. You are important advocates for sustainability! 

Special thanks to the Executive Director Alisa Baum, Technical Coordinator Jeremy Eiden and Technical Production assistant Pete Hansen, Patron Services Coordinator Jessica Daly and staff of the James Lumber Center for the Performing arts. Thank you to Dr. Sheldon Walcher and the Communication Arts, Humanities and Fine Arts division, Sustainability Council and co-chairs Sue Kilby and Matt Rasmussen, and the voices of Lake County for their support of this event. Thank you all for your support of this earth month concert concept and for helping to make it happen! 

“Be an outlet for change,” AY Young 

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

THE CHAIRS 
CLC Theatre's Play On!
Friday and Saturday, April 5 & 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m.

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!
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

College of Lake County
Board of Trustees

Amanda D. Howland, J.D., Chair 
Julie B. Shroka, M.A., Vice Chair 
Torrie Mark Newsome, J.D., Secretary  
Gerri Songer, M.A. 
Matthew J. Stanton, J.D. 
Robert J. Tomei, Jr., J.D. 
Paul G. Virgilio, B.S., S.E., P.E. 
German Xiuhcoatl Tuz, 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.