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Rock Concert
April 3, 2030
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Rock Concert
April 3, 2030
This is your Upcoming Event Description. Use this space to provide more details about your upcoming event like where it’s located, when it begins and ends, and who it’s geared towards.

Rock Concert
April 3, 2030
This is your Upcoming Event Description. Use this space to provide more details about your upcoming event like where it’s located, when it begins and ends, and who it’s geared towards.

JLC Presents
The James Lumber Center brings world-class acts right here to Lake County. From music and magic to theater and dance, we’re sure to have something for you. Discover an exciting lineup of must-see shows that inspire, entertain and bring our community together.
"La Llorona" by Ballet 5:8
October 4 | 7:00 p.m.
Step into the Mexican myth of "La Llorona," where choreographer Julianna Rubio Slager reinterprets Maria’s journey through a lens of compassion and nuance.
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Nella
October 10 | 7:30 p.m.
Born in Venezuela, Latin GRAMMY® Award-winner Nella rose to international fame with her powerhouse voice and magnetic presence. Blending Venezuelan folk roots with modern production and Andalusian influences, her distinctive sound resonates around the world.
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The Making of Life on
Our Planet
Oct 17 | 7:30 p.m.
Four billion years. Millions of species. Five mass extinction events (and counting). It’s the story of Life on Our Planet. From the Emmy® Award-winning team behind Netflix’s Our Planet series, comes a new natural history speaker series event: The Making of Our Planet.
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Pat Tomasulo
October 18 | 7:30 p.m.
A stand-up comedian, podcaster and one of the hosts of the WGN Morning News, Pat Tomasulo is also one of the top headlining acts in Chicago. He’ll bring his observational, absurdist humor, riffing through a variety of life observations, topical news and sports and the idiosyncrasies of being human.
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The Selena Experience
November 2 | 4:00 p.m.
512: The Selena Experience is a mind-blowing experience and the closest one you can get to live a Selena concert. Simply, the best Selena tribute production out there! These musicians came together and orchestrated an extraordinary show that will take you back to 1995.
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Taylorville
December 14 | 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
"Taylorville" is your ticket to a night filled with chart-topping hits and cherished deep cuts. This dynamic tribute band, armed with unmatched musical talent, takes you on a journey through Taylor's iconic career. The stage comes alive with a stunning video wall production, adding...
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Ruth Page's The Nutcracker
December 20 & 21 | 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Experience the magic of this perennial holiday favorite on the JLC Mainstage. Featuring a cast curated from local and international dance artists, the enchanting story of Clara and her Prince — set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score — is pure delight for the entire family.
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Las Cafeteras
March 28 | 7:00 p.m.
Las Cafeteras are remixing roots music as modern day troubadours, taking the music scene by storm with their infectious live performances.
Their electric sound & energy gets audiences to their feet.
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Yonder Mountain String Band
February 15 | 8:00 p.m.
Yonder Mountain String Band, a driving force in roots music for nearly three decades and a key player in the progressive jamgrass movement, kicks off a new chapter with Nowhere Next. Featuring original songs inspired by lived experiences, people, and places that have shaped them, the album is a mix of bluegrass, indie rock, and country with soulful, funky grooves that call for a good time.
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For safety and security, tickets for all James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts events should be purchased online directly through our ticket provider Etix, in person at the JLC Box Office or by phone at (847) 543-2300.
The JLC cannot honor or validate resale tickets purchased by ticket brokers or other third-party sellers.
NOTE:
Additional fee applies for online ticket purchases.
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