Like The Symphony? Have a Taste for Spanish Wines? Local Hockey Teams Square Off

It's Thursday and if you are still looking for some fun things to do this weekend, Patch has got you covered.

Posted Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 9:57 pm CT|Updated Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 3:33 pm CT

When: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20,with pre-concert talk at 7 p.m.
Where:, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake
Why Go: The Lake Forest Symphony and Maestro Alan Heatherington will be joined by guitarist Adam Levin in an Italian evening of Rossini, Respighi, Vivaldi and Castelnuovo-Tedesco. This “Italian Fest” on Jan. 20-21 consists of two guitar concerts: the Vivaldi Concerto in D and the Castelnuovo-Tedesco Concerto No. 1 in D. Also on the program will be Rossini’s overtures to Il Signor Bruschino andL’Italiana in Algeri, and Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances Suite III and Gli Uccelli (The Birds).
Fee: $27 - $54 with discounts for seniors and youth.
Info: 847-295-2135

When: Sunday, Jan. 22, 5:30 p.m.
Where: 956 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest
Why Go: North Shore United Way Youth Board is hosting the first Lake Forest Ice Hockey Cross-Town Classic between the Lake Forest High School Varsity Scouts and the Lake Forest Academy Varsity Caxys. The evening includes Mites on Ice, Captains Shoot-Out, “Chuck the Puck” competition, as well as premier event merchandise sales. The North Shore United Way Youth Board is a committee comprised of local teenagers actively fundraising and volunteering to help serve youth in crisis in our community.
Fee: $10 (adults); $5 (students); free attendance for children under 7 years old.
Info: http://www.LIVEUNITEDchicago.org/hockey or (312) 906-2428.

When: Saturday, Jan. 21, 1-4 p.m.
Where: , 840 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest
Why Go: Take a tour of Spain via the excellent portfolio of wines from Olé. Kurt from Cream Wine Company will be here to guide us through the wines.
Fee: Free.
Info: http://www.gcwines.net or (847) 295-9463.

When: Friday, Jan. 20, 6 p.m.
Where: , 1441 Peterson Road, Libertyville.
Why Go: Join the experts at Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas for an evening of New Year’s Beauty Resolutions featuring complimentary services, exclusive gift bags, first looks at new products and services, and advice on beauty tips and trends for 2012. Complimentary services may include manicures, hair styling/treatments, make-up applications and massages.
Fee: Free.
Info: Call (847) 202-4151 to book your Beauty Resolution appointment.

When: Friday, Jan. 20, 9 p.m.
Where: 275 Parkway Dr, Lincolnshire
Why Go: Mr. Blotto was born in Chicago as an off-night vehicle for musicians who loved each others playing but were in different bands at the time. The only rule was that they would only play what they loved. That philosophy continues today and has led Mr. Blotto into unique musical situations.
Mr. Blotto takes the Jam band aesthetic into areas unfamiliar to the standard Jam Scene. They have been known to cover entire albums by Led Zeppelin and the Who as well as perform entire shows of Country and Reggae. Artists as diverse as the Grateful Dead, the Flaming Lips, Willie Nelson and The Velvet Underground have seen their material interpreted by Mr. Blotto in the 2000+ shows the band has performed in the last 15 years, yet covers only pepper the bands hefty catalog of original material stemming from five studio albums and other unreleased crowd favorites.
Fee: $10
Info: http://www.viper-alley.com or (847) 499-5000.

When: Saturday, Jan. 21, 7-10 p.m.
Where: , 344 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville
Why Go: Come join us for BYOB Adult Painting Class! Bring your own drinks, select a canvas and start painting. Get those creative juices flowing. Artists Vicki Tucker and David Tucker will be on hand to help you create. Bring your friends, spouse, neighbor or just yourself for a fun filled evening.
Fee: $25 per person, $45 per couple.
Info: http://www.artistatheartlg.com or 847-816-4865.

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