FEBRUARY
Lucy’s Comedy Cafe
with Jim Wiggins and Tim Benker
February 24 @ 8:30 pm | $20 ( $25 day of )
Ages 18 + | Lucy’s Cafe
Set on stage, it offers an intimate stand-up comedy nightclub environment.
Check out what people are saying about Jim Wiggins:
“Wiggins is as funny as he is provocative…”
—Josh Dunson, Chicago Magazine
“Wiggins is to comedy what salt and butter is to popcorn”…
—Steve Schirripa, Riviera Hotel – Las Vegas
Also be sure to check out our Lucy’s Lounge in the front gallery! This free event features local musicians in a relaxed, cafe setting. This month’s set includes:
7:45p-8:30p: Kate Jummanti
8:30p-9:15p: Jenny D
9:30p-10:30p: Mark Stevens
Sponsored by Countryside Flower Shop and Garden Center, Crystal Lake Bank and Trust, Exclusively Napa, Georgio’s Chicago Pizzeria and Pub, and Market Financial Group.
An Evening of Percussion![]()
February 25 @ 7:00 pm | $12 Adults, $5 8+, Free Under 7
All Ages | Fundraiser
Packed with energy and excitement, this event features performances by the Crystal Lake Strikers’ All Star Drumline — comprised of talented high school drummers from around town!
Sponsored by Northwest Herald
Crystal Lake Strikers Performing LIVE during Thanksgiving Day Parade!
McHenry County Youth Orchestra ![]()
February 26 @ 4:00 pm | $18 Adults & $ 15 Students and Seniors
McHenry County Youth Orchestra’s annual pops concert entitled Heroes and Adventures.
MARCH
Crystal Lake Central High School![]()
Musical Showcase 5:30 pm Show
March 2 @ 5:30 pm |$10
All Ages | Music
Concerts featuring the band and choir students from Crystal Lake Central High School.
Crystal Lake Central High School![]()
Musical Showcase 8:00 pm Show
March 2 @ 8:00 pm |$10
All Ages | Music
Concerts featuring the band and choir students from Crystal Lake Central High School.
American English![]()
March 3 @ 7:30 pm |$40, $37, $34
All Ages | Music
An internationally acclaimed tribute show, American English is the next best thing to The Beatles as it recreates the complete experience! Performing the Abbey Road album in its entirety!
Sponsored by McHenry County Living
American English doing the Beatles early years…
Lucy’s Comedy Cafe![]()
March 9 @ 8:30 pm | $20 ( $25 day of )
Ages 18 + | Lucy’s Cafe
A well-anticipated monthly event! Set on stage, it offers an intimate nightclub environment and has featured comedic greats, such as Dwayne Kennedy, Pat McGann and Dobie Maxwell.
Sponsored by Countryside Flower Shop and Garden Center, Crystal Lake Bank and Trust, Exclusively Napa, Georgio’s Chicago Pizzeria and Pub, and Market Financial Group.
The Tartan Terrors![]()
March 10 @ 8:00 pm |$38, $35, $32
Ages 16 + | Music
North America’s Premiere Celtic Event! This bawdy rock ‘n roll Celtic group is best described as “Gaelic Storm meets Adam Sandler,” and features the best in music, comedy and dance.
Sponsored by Northwest Herald
Watch a sample of what the Tartan Terrors are all about!
Clifford The Big Red Dog – LIVE! ![]()
March 16 @ 6:30 pm | $25, $22, $19
Ages PK- 2 | Family
Just in time for Clifford the Big Red Dog’s 50th anniversary, celebrate the timeless values of Clifford’s BIG ideas…from sharing, to playing fair, believing in yourself, and more!
Sponsored by Centegra Health System, McHenry County Living and Yellowbook
One Night of Queen![]()
Performed by Gary Mullen and the Works
March 17 @ 8:00 pm | $65, $62, $59
Ages 16 + | Music
This is no cheesy Vegas show! Backed by a 4-piece band, the show has the uncanny ability to connect with audience members and almost fool them into thinking they are watching the real thing!
Sponsored by Holiday Inn and Northwest Herald
One Night of Queen LIVE!
Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales![]()
March 23 @ 6:30 pm | $25, $22, $19
Ages 8-11 | Family
Deconstructing traditional fairy tales, characters will slide in and out of the stories… Cinderella rebuffs Rumplestilskin and Goldilocks meets the Three Elephants!
Sponsored by Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, McHenry County Living and Yellowbook
APRIL
Lucy’s Comedy Cafe![]()
April 13 @ 8:30 pm | $20 ( $25 day of )
Ages 18 + | Lucy’s Cafe
A well-anticipated monthly event! Set on stage, it offers an intimate nightclub environment and has featured comedic greats, such as Dwayne Kennedy, Pat McGann and Dobie Maxwell.
Sponsored by Countryside Flower Shop and Garden Center, Crystal Lake Bank and Trust, Exclusively Napa, Georgio’s Chicago Pizzeria and Pub, and Market Financial Group.
10th Annual Nothin’ Up My Sleeve![]()
April 14 @ 6:30 pm | $23, $20, $17
All Ages | Fundraiser
In its 10th year, this annual magic show brings together some of the Midwest’s finest magicians and entertainers. Children and adults alike will be mystified, dazzled and bamboozled by tricks, illusions and more!
Sponsored by Georgio’s Chicago Pizzeria and Pub and Northwest Herald
Run to the Capulets, Raise Up The Montagues![]()
Opens April 20 @ 8:00 pm
$25 general admission | $6 for those 18 and under
Ages 11-18 | WSREP Production
This unique interactive theatre production revolves around the untimely deaths of star-crossed lovers Romeo & Juliet and the investigation that follows.
Want to be involved in the development of this adaption of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy? We’ll tell you how to get involved at wsrep.org!
This production is part of our Mission Imagination programming. Mission Imagination is supported by Foglia Family Foundation and McHenry County Community Foundation.
Sponsored by Advocate Good Shepherd, McHenry County Living, RFP Photography, Inc.
John Hegner
presented by Lucy’s Music Cafe
April 27 @ 8:30 pm | $20 ( $25 day of )
Ages 18 + | Lucy’s Cafe
A hot spot to witness original, creative talent. Set on stage, the space has been shared with musicians such as John Hegner, Nick Moss, Maps and Atlases, Tim Easton and The Neverly Brothers.
Sponsored by Country Inn and Suites, Exclusively Napa, and McHenry County Living Magazine
MAY
Bob Blazier Run For The Arts
Presented by EISENMANN
May 6 @ 8:00 am | $30
All Ages | Fundraiser
This annual 5K Run/Walk continues to grow and build community, just like Bob Blazier — a zealous supporter for the arts for whom the event is named. 100% of the proceeds benefit Raue Center. $35 late registration.
Sponsored by Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Centegra Health System, Countryside Flower Shop and Garden Center, Crystal Lake Bank and Trust, Crystal Lake Park District, EISENMANN, Gala Events by GRS, Georgio’s Chicago Pizzeria and Pub, Home State Bank, RFP Photography, Inc., Sage Products, Inc. and Walgreens
3 Blonde Moms![]()
May 12 @ 8:00 pm |$37, $34, $31
Ages 16 +
Back for their third appearance at Raue Center, this top-notch, high-energy, semi-scripted PG 13 standup comedy show is jam packed full of hysterical material about being a Mom, having a Mom, kids, schools, husbands, neighbors, in-laws and more.
Sponsored by Centegra Health System, Countryside Flower Shop and Garden Center and Northwest Herald
Lucy’s Comedy Cafe![]()
May 18 @ 8:30 pm | $20 ( $25 day of )
Ages 18 + | Lucy’s Cafe
A well-anticipated monthly event! Set on stage, it offers an intimate nightclub environment and has featured comedic greats, such as Dwayne Kennedy, Pat McGann and Dobie Maxwell.
Sponsored by Countryside Flower Shop and Garden Center, Crystal Lake Bank and Trust, Exclusively Napa, Georgio’s Chicago Pizzeria and Pub, and Market Financial Group.
JUNE
June 22 @ 8:30 pm | $20 ( $25 day of )
Ages 18 + | Lucy’s Cafe
A hot spot to witness original, creative talent. Set on stage, the space has been shared with musicians such as John Hegner, Nick Moss, Maps and Atlases, Tim Easton and The Neverly Brothers.
Sponsored by Country Inn and Suites, Exclusively Napa, and McHenry County Living Magazine
Lucy’s Comedy Cafe![]()
June 23 @ 8:30 pm | $20 ( $25 day of )
Ages 18 + | Lucy’s Cafe
A well-anticipated monthly event! Set on stage, it offers an intimate nightclub environment and has featured comedic greats, such as Dwayne Kennedy, Pat McGann and Dobie Maxwell.
Sponsored by Countryside Flower Shop and Garden Center, Crystal Lake Bank and Trust, Exclusively Napa, Georgio’s Chicago Pizzeria and Pub, and Market Financial Group.
Raue Center’s Piano Conference
June 29—July 1 | Prices Announced Soon!
All Ages | Music
Classes, concerts and a celebration of the American songbook!
Sponsored by Piano Trends Music Company
JULY
FOCUS 2012
July 21@ 7:00 pm | $12 Adults, $6 Kids 18 & Under
All Ages
FOCUS 2012 is the 4th annual event showcasing the talents of our community’s youth, from the performing arts, visual arts, fashion design and everywhere in between!
Sponsored by Centegra Health System, Home State Bank and Sage Products Inc.




