James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County

19351 W. Washington St. Grayslake, IL 60030

Phone: 847.543.2300

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James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County

The James Lumber Center (JLC) is “Amplifying the Arts” by bringing world class performances, diverse artistic voices and exciting experiences to audiences of all ages.

The center is home to three versatile theater spaces, so you can see everything from celebrated touring concerts to community events. The JLC is where artistry thrives and audiences connect.

Events

Oct. 27

Earth to Kenzie at the James Lumber Center

10/27/26
Enjoy a new opera great for young audiences and families! Meet Kenzie, a fi...

Oct. 29

Reading and Conversation with Rebecca Makkai at the James Lumber Center

10/29/26
Rebecca Makkai, author of the New York Times bestselling "I Have Some ...

Oct. 30

Listen to Her Heart: The Tom Perry Experience at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts

10/30/26
Listen to Her Heart: The Tom Petty Experience is a tribute band dedicated t...

Nov. 6 - Nov. 14

Clue at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts

11/06/26 - 11/14/26
It’s a dark and stormy night, and our cast of oddball characters has ...

Nov. 8

50th Anniversary Art of Jazz Concert featuring Trumpeter Scott Wendholt at the James Lumber Center

11/08/26
Trumpeter Scott Wendholt joins the Monday Night Jazz Ensemble for a dynamic...

Nov. 20 - Nov. 21

2026 Winter Dance Concert at the James Lumber Center

11/20/26 - 11/21/26
CLC Dance lights up the stage with powerful movement and unforgettable arti...

Dec. 5

Holiday Choral Concert at the James Lumber Center

12/05/26
“I take great pride in presenting a diverse repertoire of choral musi...

Dec. 6

Holiday Wind Ensemble Concert at the James Lumber Center

12/06/26
Celebrate the holiday season with the College of Lake County Wind Ensemble....

Dec. 10

Concert Band Holiday Concert at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts

12/10/26
Celebrate the season with the CLC Concert Band's Holiday Concert! Enjoy...

Dec. 11

Mariachi Herencia de Mexico: A Mariachi Christmas at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts

12/11/26
Celebrate the holidays with the heartwarming sounds of Mariachi Herencia de...

Dec. 12

Lake County Symphony Orchestra: Sounds of the Season Holiday Concert at the James Lumber Center

12/12/26
The Lake County Symphony Orchestra presents Sounds of the Season, their ann...

Dec. 19 - Dec. 20

Ruth Page's "The Nutcracker" at the James Lumber Center

12/19/26 - 12/20/26
Celebrate the holidays at the JLC with the return of this beloved family cl...