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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The James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts (the "JLC") presents high-quality entertainment events that celebrate and showcase the variety and value of the performing arts. The JLC also provides support to college and community programs, activities and educational events held in the facility.

The facilities include the Mainstage Theatre (590-seat proscenium); the Studio Theatre (250-seat thrust) and the Harnish Experimental Theatre (125-flexible seat).

There are a variety of spaces available for rental at the JLC. There is plenty of free parking available and the facility is accessible to persons with disabilities.

For information on any of the spaces we have available for rent, please call (847) 543-2300 or email CLCboxoffice@clcillinois.edu.

Oct. 25

College of Lake County Ensembles Fall Concert at the James Lumber Center

10/25/25
Spend the evening with the CLC Choral Ensembles, showcasing works from Rena...

Nov. 2

The Selena Experience at the James Lumber Center

11/02/25
512: The Selena Experience is a mind-blowing experience and the closest one...

Nov. 7 - Nov. 15

"The 39 Steps" at the James Lumber Center

11/07/25 - 11/15/25
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Pyt...

Nov. 9

49th Annual Art of Jazz Featuring Ron Blake at the James Lumber Center

11/09/25
The origins of Ron Blake’s tradition-honed eclecticism can be traced ...

Nov. 21 - Nov. 22

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

11/21/25 - 11/22/25
CLC Dance lights up the stage with powerful movement and unforgettable arti...

Dec. 6

Choral Ensembles Holiday Concert at the James Lumber Center

12/06/25
Ring in the season with the CLC Holiday Choral Concert. Enjoy timeless caro...

Dec. 7

Wind Ensemble Holiday Concert at James LUmber Center

12/07/25
Celebrate the sounds of the season at the CLC Wind Ensemble Holiday Concert...

Dec. 8

Jazz Combo Concert at the James Lumber Center

12/08/25
The Jazz Combo fills the room with cool rhythms, bold improvisation and an ...

Dec. 10

Concert Band Holiday Concert at the James Lumber Center

12/10/25
Celebrate the season with the CLC Concert Band's Holiday Concert! Enjoy...

Dec. 14

Taylorville at the James Lumber Center

12/14/25
Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of Taylor Swift like never befor...

Dec. 20 - Dec. 21

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

12/20/25 - 12/21/25
Celebrate the holidays at the JLC with the return of this beloved family cl...

Feb. 15

Yonder Mountain String Band at the James Lumber Center

02/15/26
Yonder Mountain String Band, a driving force in roots music for nearly thre...

Mar. 28

Las Cafeteras at the James Lumber Center

03/28/26
Las Cafeteras are remixing roots music as modern day troubadours, taking th...