Stargazers Ball
Join us for a wonderful evening of dinner, dancing and entertainment. This formal event is an annual fundraiser for Raue Center. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be followed by an exquisite dinner prepared by the executive chef of Boulder Ridge Country Club. Then, dance to the beautiful sounds of the Anthony Kawalkowski Orchestra. A brief auction of select items will be included in the evening’s celebration.
25 or 6 to 4 - The Chicago Experience has painstakingly assembled the top professional musicians whom have performed in groups such as The Buckinghams, The Cryan Shames, The Shadows of the Night, The Glen Miller Orchestra, and with Buddy Guy and Junior Wells.
Few entertainers today are as accomplished or versatile as Ben Vereen. His legendary performances transcend time and have been woven into the fabric of this country's artistic legacy. Ben remains the consummate actor, singer, and all around entertainer with a storied and legendary career.
Lucy’s stage has played host to many up-and-coming and established (not to mention hilarious) Chicago comedians including Pat McGann, Mike Toomey, Patti Vasquez, John DaCosse and many, many more. Now in it’s six season and selling out almost every event, Lucy’s Comedy Cafe is THE local venue for an excellent, entertaining and AFFORDABLE comedy night out!
Nashville Backstage
This exciting series was created five years ago in collaboration with Michael Bush and the famed Blue Bird Café in Nashville,TN. Nashville Backstage is modeled after the Grand Ole Opry and celebrates the writer and their work as they give the audience a glimpse of what it takes to be a star in country music today. This series will have four dates throughout the 2012/2013 season starting in July with follow-up performances on October 5, March 1 and June 28.
Peter Yarrow
As part of the legendary folk group, Peter, Paul and Mary, Peter Yarrow’s music has spanned the generations and touched the lives of so many. Raue Center is thrilled to host this extraordinary performer for a night of unbelievable music and a message of peace, love and happiness.
Chicago performer Jamie O'Reilly returns to her hometown of Crystal Lake with musical partner and celebrated songwriter Michael P. Smith in an evening of musical memories and stories of growing up in parochial schools during the post-Vatican II, Baby-Boom eras of the '40s, '50s and '60s. Don't misss the liberating musical journey brought to you by this beloved folk duo.
WSR presents It's a Wonderful Life Radio Play
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.
