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Refreshments

Picnic Areas

Picnic food and drinks (including alcohol) are permitted in the designated lawn area only. Personal sized coolers containing soda and water are permitted in the Terrace section. They will not be permitted in the areas of the Dress Circle, Orchestra, Rear Orchestra or outside the designated Terrace and lawn areas.

Alcohol Policy

It is the policy of George Williams College of Aurora University that those consuming alcohol on campus will adhere to all state and local laws. It is considered a privilege and will be done in moderation and consumed only in designated areas. No beer kegs are allowed at any Music by the Lake performance. Obvious intoxication and/or disruptive behavior are cause for removal from campus.

Refreshments and Dining

The College Inn on campus will be open before and during the performances. Sandwiches, soda, water, snacks, and ice cream are available for purchase. Water and soda also will be available for purchase near the pavilion. The College Inn does not sell alcoholic beverages.

After each Saturday eveningperformance, you may join us in the Beasley Campus Center Executive Dining Room and The Bistro where beer and wine will be available for purchase.

For local restaurants, you'll find a variety of wonderful dining options close-by including:

Grand Geneva
Gold Sponsor

Gordy's Boat House
The Waterfront
Fontana Grill
Novak's Restaurant
Chuck's Lakeshore Inn
Pier 290 at Gage Marine
Café Calamari
The Lighthouse Restaurant