The Art Center Highland Park

Short Story Theatre presents an evening of five heartfelt stories that explore love late in life, drinking fountains in the South in the 1950’s, doctor’s house calls, writing addiction, and freedom songs on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Road in Highland Park.Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For tickets: Contact <a href="mailto:donna@shortstorytheatre.com">donna@shortstorytheatre.com</a> or purchase on Eventbrite:<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/five-stories-that-will-stick-with-you-tickets-2002348249516?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/five-stories-that-will-stick-with-you-tickets-2002348249516?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>
“Marcus Welby MD” was the number one show on television the year David Kanarek of Highland Park graduated medical school. His story, “A Tale of Two House Calls” is about two encounters Welby never had.
Yvonne Kant, also of Highland Park, proves it’s never too late to fall in love in her story “Elderly Love Exists.” 
Leslee Goldman of Lincolnwood reveals she has an out-of-control hobby – writing. She shares her travails in her story “In Need of a 12-Step Program.” 
Former Libertyville resident, Holly Schaefer, flying in from Ocala, Florida, reminisces about afamily road trip fromthe southern suburbs of Chicago to Miami Beach in the 1950’s. Her story “Colored Water” taught her more than just about the color of water. 
Chicago resident Keith Kelleher of Chicago will be telling a story – “Freedom Songs”-about how songs and chants have played a key role in his life, which led him to being a community organizer. 
Short Story Theatre was founded in 2012 and is dedicated to promoting storytelling as a vibrant, contemporary art form.Co-founder and Producer/Emcee Donna Lubow says, “Stories are creative non-fiction, based on personal experiences.More than a hundred storytellers from Chicago and the northern suburbs have melded writing skills and performance skills to entertain and inspire our Short Story Theatre audiences.” 
For more information and for guidelines for submission: <a href="mailto:donna@shortstorytheatre.com">donna@shortstorytheatre.com</a>.

Local Event: 5 All-True Stories That Will Stick with You

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5 All-True Stories That Will Stick with You

Short Story Theatre presents an evening of five heartfelt stories that explore love late in life, drinking fountains in the...

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Genesee Theatre

Lake County cellist Drew Wiegman, known for his improvisational performances and more than 889,000 TikTok followers, will accompany Grammy Award-winning singer LeAnn Rimes onstage at the Genesee Theatre on Friday, November 6, during her “30 Years of Blue” tour stop in Waukegan.
Rimes has sold more than 48 million records worldwide and is known for hits including “Blue,” “How Do I Live,” “I Need You” and “Can’t Fight the Moonlight.” She rose to fame in 1996 at just 13 years old with her breakthrough album “Blue,” launching a career spanning three decades of country and pop music.
For Wiegman, the invitation brings a personal story full circle. In 2024, he released an original song titled “I’ll patiently wait for country music to give this cello a chance.” Two years later, he’ll share the stage with one of country music’s best-known voices just miles from where he grew up.
Self-taught and playing entirely by ear, Wiegman blends cinematic soundtracks, pop and rock favorites, and original compositions. His music has earned millions of streams on Spotify and Apple Music, and his discography includes seven original albums and more than 100 singles.
Grayslake audiences may remember Wiegman from his own concert in the community in 2025. This November, join us for a special evening with LeAnn Rimes and cheer on a local musician as he accompanies her on cello.
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 Show: 8 p.m. | Doors: 6:30 p.m. Location: Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan, IL 60085
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and the Genesee Theatre box office at 847-263-6300.
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Local Event: Drew Wiegman Joins LeAnn Rimes at Genesee Theatre Nov. 6

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Lake County cellist Drew Wiegman, known for his improvisational performances and more than 889,000 TikTok followers, will...

Drew Wiegman Joins LeAnn Rimes at Genesee Theatre Nov. 6

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