Barrington’s White House is now offering our Virtual Arts and Culture Series!
See the event list below.
If you have questions, please contact Barrington’s White House at 224.512.4066 or clibit@barrington-il.gov.
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January 2021
4th Annual Barrington Town-Warming
What Now? Looking Ahead to the Post-Pandemic World The Barrington Cultural Commission is pleased to announce its keynote speakers and panelists for…
Find out more »Former Cubs Announcer Len Kasper
Join us as Len Kasper, who has just begun his new post with the Chicago White Sox, regales our audience with tales from his…
Find out more »February 2021
Cubs Hall of Fame Pitcher Fergie Jenkins
Barrington’s White House is pleased to feature a presentation by legendary Chicago Cubs pitcher and Cy Young Award winner Fergie Jenkins. This…
Find out more »“Remembering Route 66” with Leslie Goddard – Afternoon Show
Route 66: The name evokes images of gas stations, mom-and-pop motels, quirky attractions, and adventure on the open road. In this nostalgia-packed…
Find out more »“Remembering Route 66” with Leslie Goddard – Evening Show
Route 66: The name evokes images of gas stations, mom-and-pop motels, quirky attractions, and adventure on the open road. In this nostalgia-packed…
Find out more »Courageous Conversations: Love, Anger & Apology
Whether intended or not, our nation is wounded. How do we acknowledge, apologize and repair, both personally & collectively? Join hosts Rev.…
Find out more »2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series
Live streamed from Barrington’s White House, watch local jazz enthusiasts perform in an “open mic” setting during our popular 2nd Thursdays Jazz…
Find out more »Virtual Bridal Open House
Recently engaged? Congratulations! Getting married is the celebration of your love story, and even during these uncertain times, we don’t think your…
Find out more »“How Ike Led” with Susan Eisenhower
Celebrate President’s Day by learning about the principles behind former U.S. President and General Dwight David “Ike” Eisenhower’s biggest decisions. Patty Dowd…
Find out more »March 2021
Paddy Homan Presents PBS’s “I Am Ireland”
Traditional Irish tenor Paddy Homan presents a live performance and segments from his PBS production, I Am Ireland. The show takes audiences…
Find out more »Courageous Conversations: Calling In & Calling Out?
When we encounter people who reveal biased attitudes or behaviors, what do we do? Do we "call them in" for conversation, or…
Find out more »2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series
Live streamed from Barrington’s White House, watch local jazz enthusiasts perform in an “open mic” setting during our popular 2nd Thursdays Jazz…
Find out more »Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner, Classical Piano
Barrington’s White House perennial favorite Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner returns for a breathtaking virtual performance this spring. The young piano virtuoso will feature Debussy,…
Find out more »Expressions in Oils: The Collections of Frankie Johnson 3rd Thursdays Art Night Out Series
Artist Frankie Johnson explores the dynamics of light and color in oils, using a variety of subjects as her inspiration, including figurative,…
Find out more »April 2021
2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series
Live streamed from Barrington’s White House, watch local jazz enthusiasts perform in an “open mic” setting during our popular 2nd Thursdays Jazz…
Find out more »Quinn Welder, Rising Stars 2020 Vocal Competition Winner
Quinn Welder is a senior at Crystal Lake Central High School, where he performs in the school's various choirs and musicals. In…
Find out more »Courageous Conversations: Prioritizing Disability Inclusion
When designing or participating in community experiences, do you consider access for all abilities? What does it mean to think intersectionally about…
Find out more »Double Vision: Pastel Landscapes by Kathleen Newman and Julie Skoda 3rd Thursdays Art Night Out Series
Join this dynamic duo as they present an exhibition of pastels exploring the language of painting through the vision of two artists.…
Find out more »Harper College President Dr. Avis Proctor
Dr. Avis Proctor, President of William Rainey Harper College, will provide insights on the state of higher education today. Dr. Proctor has…
Find out more »May 2021
Rachel Barton Pine, Violin
Renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine returns to Barrington’s White House in 2021! In both art and life, violinist Rachel Barton Pine has…
Find out more »Poetry Reading
Back by popular demand! The Barrington Cultural Commission presents a series of poetry readings submitted and read by local citizens on Thursday,…
Find out more »Gershwin & Cole Porter with Jazz Pizazz
The musical genius of George Gershwin and Cole Porter comes alive through the musical synthesis of the Jazz Pizazz trio (soprano Kimberly…
Find out more »Courageous Conversations: Pursuing Health Equity
The disproportionate impacts of the COVID pandemic have revealed health and wealth disparities now impossible to ignore. What are the social determinants…
Find out more »Old World-Inspired Classical Fine Art by Diane Hynes 3rd Thursdays Art Night Out Series
Diane Hynes’ passion, classical training, and unique ability to capture the likeness and personality of her subjects give her art an old-world…
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