JANUARY
The Irish House Party
January 27 @ 7:30 pm | $20
Irish music and dance shows often conjure up images of flat caps, waist coats and comely maidens dancing at the cross-roads. The Irish House Party is a welcome antidote to these often cheesy portrayals of Irish music and culture.
The show is hosted by All-Ireland champion musicians, dancers and entertaining presenters who create this unique Irish experience in its proper homely setting resulting in an exciting new theatre going experience.
Sponsored by Country Inn and Suites, Exclusively Napa, Georgio’s Chicago Pizzeria and Pub, Market Financial Group, L & V Distributors, McHenry County Living Magazine, Northwest Herald and Sage Products, Inc.
Irish House Party LIVE!
FEBRUARY
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
Opens February 10 |$39, $36, $33
Ages 16 +| WSREP Production
The approach of Valentine’s Day always brings a tsunami of romance, with theater playing along. I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change cuts through the candy-colored crap and delivers a message that’s both hilarious – and honest. This theatrical performance is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day!
Add on a special Valentine’s Day goodie package to make the night complete! Package includes 1 chocolate package, 1 glass of champagne and 1 I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change commemorative photo all for the low price of $14.50. These wonderful packages are available online, just pick the one that corresponds with the date and time of your ticket purchase.
Friday @ 8:00 pm
Saturday @ 4:00 pm
Friday @ 8:00 pm
New Buyer Package
Raue Center and Exclusively Napa are teaming up for Valentine’s Day! While supplies last, purchase two tickets to the 4:00 p.m. performance of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change and a $20 gift card to Exclusively Napa for $82 (That’s a $10 savings!). Patrons who purchase this package will receive the best available producer seats in Zone B at the time of their reservation. While supplies last. Typical fees may apply. Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable and not retroactive. If interested, please send an e-mail to Packages@rauecenter.org or call 815.356.9010 x.10.
Sponsored by Centegra Health System, Countryside Flower Shop and Garden Center, RFP Photography, Inc.
Lucy’s Comedy Cafe
February 24 @ 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.
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!
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
A bawdy rock ‘n roll Celtic group 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
April 21 @ 3:00 pm | $28, $25, $22
Ages 11-18 | WSREP Production
Romeo and Juliet: Epic, starcrossed lovers, or something more? Investigate the deaths of a couple teenagers who couldn’t keep their hands off each other for one lousy day, and bring your badge … but leave the gun at home, we’ve got enough blood on the stage already.
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 +
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
Lucy’s Music Cafe
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.
