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Opening its 54th season, CMPAC puts on a rocking version of Rock of Ages. Rock of Ages tells the story of “small town girl” Sherrie, who dreams of becoming an actress and “city boy” Drew, who dreams of becoming a rock star. It’s love at first sight, when the two bump into each other at The Bourbon Room, a fabled West Hollywood rock club run by former rock impresario Dennis Dupree and his assistant Lonny.

A generous, anonymous donor has paid the $ 2.3 million debt of Raue Center For The Arts. The $ 2.3 million was the remainder of an original $ 8.8 million debt created when the Raue building was renovated in 2002. The debt, and ongoing maintenance on the 90 - year old historic building was financially prohibitive. Raue Center is grateful for the gift, which will allow the organization to focus on reformatting programs and expanding educational classes for children and adults.

Raue Center For The Arts is proud to announce the success of their largest annual fundraiser!

Raue Center is excited to announce the recipients of the Bill Dwyer Award! The Dwyer Award will be presented to Paula Dorion-Gray, Matt Turk and Chuck Stevens at the annual Stargazers Ball fundraiser on November 18, 2016 at the beautiful Bull Valley Golf Club.

Raue Center is excited to announce the recipients of the Bill Dwyer Award! The Dwyer Award will be presented to Paula Dorion-Gray, Matt Turk and Chuck Stevens at the annual Stargazers Ball fundraiser on November 18, 2016 at the beautiful Bull Valley Golf Club.

Raue Center For The Arts announces the 85th birthday of the El Tovar Theater in historic downtown Crystal Lake. El Tovar theatre opened to the public on July 25, 1929 with showings of Alice White Broadway Babies and Edward Van and his celebrated orchestra performing A Night in Spain.

Raue Center For The Arts announces the 85th birthday of the El Tovar Theater in historic downtown Crystal Lake. El Tovar theatre opened to the public on July 25, 1929 with showings of Alice White Broadway Babies and Edward Van and his celebrated orchestra performing A Night in Spain.