Movie 2018 Series:

July 12: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory--Based on the beloved Roald Dahl tale, this comedic and fantastical film follows young Charlie Bucket and his Grandpa Joe as they join a small group of contest winners who get to tour the magical and mysterious factory of eccentric candy maker Willy Wonka. Aided by his diminutive Oompa Loompa workers, Wonka has a hidden motivation for the tour, one that he will reveal only after the children in the group show their true colors.

July 19: The Lion King--The Lion King was the first Disney animated feature to be an original story, rather than be based on an already existing work. The filmmakers have said that the story of The Lion King was inspired by the lives of Joseph and Moses, from the Bible, and William Shakespeare's Hamlet.

The MAC's beautifully designed Lakeside Pavilion includes a performance space looking out over a lush lawn and gorgeous lake. Bring blankets, lawn chair and a picnic and enjoy the variety of performances we have scheduled for you. Enjoy delicious burgers from Weber Grill, Chicago style dogs from Heavenly Hot Dogs, desserts from Nothing Bundt Cakes, coffee and other specialty drinks from I Have a Bean, soda, popcorn, and ice cream. For those of you over 21, head over to our cocktail tent for wine and beer. Sorry, no outside alcoholic beverages permitted. Movies begin at 8:00 pm and concerts start at 7:30 pm.

As A Courtesy To Other Patrons…

• The Pavilion opens at 6:00 pm. Patrons will not be allowed in to save seats before this time.
• Tarps, blankets or other items may not be laid down to save space for guests not already in attendance.  You may not hold or reserve space for others in any way. This is a first come, first serve situation.
• No outside alcohol, coolers, or kegs are permitted on the property.
• Umbrellas, tents, pets and skateboards are not allowed at Lakeside Pavilion.
• All members of your party must be present to be seated—holding space for groups is not permitted. Groups of twenty or more can make arrangements to Rent-a-Tent by contacting Melissa at 630.942.3026 or meisch-mercadom@cod.edu (Tuesday- Thursday only.) Rental rates start at $500. Arrangements must be made no less than one week prior to the event you wish to attend.

Weather Policy

• In the case of inclement weather, some concerts may be moved inside the Belushi Performance Hall or Playhouse Theatre.
• In the case of concerts moving indoors to the Belushi Performance Hall, seating may be limited. 780 FREE tickets will be distributed on a first-come-first-serve basis beginning at 5:00 pm in the MAC lobby.  A limit of 2 tickets per person will be given away.
• Food and drinks will be available for sale beginning at 5:30 pm.
• Doors to the theater will open between 6:00-6:30 pm based on set-up needs.
• No chairs, coolers, blankets, outside food or drink are permitted into the Belushi Performance Hall or Playhouse Theatre.

Lakeside Concessions

MAC Concessions are available at all concerts and movies. Concession menu includes: wine, beer, soda, special drinks, hamburgers, hotdogs, desserts, popcorn and snacks. Outside alcohol is not permitted onto the property as well as coolers, kegs, umbrellas, tents and skateboards.