12th Annual Bob Blazier Run For The Arts

Sunday, May 3, 2009 7:00 a.m.
Named for Bob Blazier, a zealous supporter of the arts, this event is an annual fundraiser for Raue Center.


Clay Jenkinson as Thomas Jefferson Historical Perspectives on Election 2008

Saturday, November 8, 2008 7:30 p.m.
Clay Jenkinson, a perennial favorite at Raue Center, returns with his nationally acclaimed historical interpretation of Thomas Jefferson. Jenkinson will lend his insights to the 2008 Presidential Election. Moderated by WGN 720 AM’s John Williams.


Clay Jenkinson Jefferson/Roosevelt Debate

Friday, November 7, 2008 7:30 p.m.
Clay Jenkinson returns to Crystal Lake with WGN 720 AM’s John Williams for a stunning and brilliant theatrical performance of Teddy Roosevelt and Thomas Jefferson. This new show will feature a real-time debate between Roosevelt and Jefferson.


Fourth Annual Stargazers Ball

Friday, September 26, 2008 7:00 p.m.
The Stargazers Ball Committee is pleased to announce this year’s theme “That’s Entertainment.” An annual black-tie ball, this fun-filled event is held at the Boulder Ridge County Club in Lake in the Hills.
Be sure to join us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by an exquisite five-course dinner. Then, dance [...]


Bob Blazier Run For The Arts

Sunday, May 4, 2008   8:00 am
The 11th Annual Bob Blazier Run For The Arts takes place at Raue Center in historic, downtown Crystal Lake. This year the fundraiser will feature a new 50 yard dash for children, a 5K and a 1-Mile event.


Halloween Happenings

Wednesday, October 31, 2007 4:00 pm
Schedule of Events
Your Mummy Would Approve!
4:00 p.m. Kids Activities
Trick-or-treating, coloring, bean bag toss
Enjoy cocoa, hot apple cider and cookies
4:30 p.m. Children’s Costume Contest
1st prize – 2 tickets to The Nutcracker performed by the Berkshire Ballet
2nd prize – 2 tickets to [...]


Third Annual Stargazer’s Ball

Friday, October 5, 2007, 7:00 pm
This is an annual black-tie fundraising event held at the Boulder Ridge County Club in Lake in the Hills. Be sure to get your tickets to this event which features a celebrated evening filled with music, ballroom dancing and a live auction.