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Greenbelt Cultural Center

Greenbelt Cultural Center
North Chicago
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Nestled within the native landscape of the Greenbelt Forest Preserve between North Chicago and Waukegan, the Greenbelt Cultural Center offers a year-round indoor space for education programs.

The center is located at 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064. Entrance to the parking lot is off the east side of Green Bay Road (Route 131), between 10th and 14th streets, south of Belvidere Road (Route 120).

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Programs Offered

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Celebration Dances of West Africa

Celebrate the indigenous cultures of Africa with dancing, drumming and proverbs that have guided Africans for many years. Authentic attire and native instruments highlight Soli Performing Arts Company’s exciting performance.

February 22, 2011 at Greenbelt Cultural Center, 9:30-10:30 am

Call 847-968-3473 to reserve this program.

Field Trip
1-8
February 22, 2010
Danzas ceremoniales de Mexico
Ceremonial Dances of Mexico

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by learning about the indigenous, ancient ceremonial dances of Mexico. This entertaining and educational performance by Nahui Ollin will focus on the Aztec “Dance of the Concheros.”

The program allows students to experience the living traditions of Mesoamerica through dances dating back to the Aztecs of central Mexico. Vibrant and active, the dancers’ movements represent and honor the elements in nature, totem animals, deities and sacred actions. Both ritualistic and spiritual, the program is highlighted with authentic costumes and instruments.

Field Trip
1-8
May 5, 2011
Crane Chronicles program, photo by Chip Williams
Crane Chronicles

This unique multidisciplinary program takes a problem-based learning approach to combine science, social studies and language arts. Students become reporters investigating Lake County crane populations and work in small groups at hands-on learning stations to prepare an angle on the story of natural and human history in Lake County. Students then sum up their findings in a feature story. This program is held exclusively at our Greenbelt Cultural Center near Waukegan.

Due to construction, this program will not be offered during the 2010-2011 school year.

Field Trip
4-6
Due to construction, this program will not be offered during the 2010-2011 school year.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., photo bWorld Telegram & Sun photo by Dick DeMarsico.
Dr. Martin Luther King: An Educated Man

Bring history to life at this special presentation by Roots Theatre Ensemble, a group of accomplished actors and musicians dedicated to preserving the African American oral tradition. Your students will learn about Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement through music and theater.

February 23, 2010 at Greenbelt Cultural Center, 9:30 a.m., 45 minutes

Call 847-968-3473 to reserve this program.

Field Trip
1-12
February 23, 2010
Harriet Tubman, photo by Chip Williams
Meet Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman’s moving performance educates students about slavery and the Underground Railroad.

February 17, 2011 at Greenbelt Cultural Center, 9:30 am, 30 minutes.

Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

Field Trip
1-8
February 17, 2011
Oregon Trail program, photo B.D.'s World via flickr
Oregon Trail

In this exciting and interactive program, the audience relives the triumphs and tribulations of the early pioneers and shares in their brave spirit

Field Trip
3-12
October 27, 2009
Sojourner Truth
Sojourner's Truth

Learn about African-American abolitionist and women’s rights activist, Sojourner Truth. Truth was born Isabella Baumfree into slavery in 1797 Ulster County, New York. Come learn and be inspired by this outstanding woman’s journey from slavery to freedom.

Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

Field Trip
6-12
February 2011 (exact date tba)