Courageous Conversations: Standing in Another’s Shoes
We hear a lot that we are divided. But might we be disconnected? How do we bear witness to stories and lived ...
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CULTURAL & COMMUNITY EVENTS
Barrington’s White House offers outstanding performances and cultural events. Each season, we’ll host some of the most renowned artists and speakers in the world. For ticketing information, see the calendar below.
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Community Event
Courageous Conversations: Parenting for Inclusion
How do we become racially & culturally conscious families? How can we best use our intergenerational voices to support inclusion and equity ...
Courageous Conversations: Becoming America
We just had a presidential election. How do we reimagine our social contract and civic trust? Join us for our monthly (virtual!) ...
Courageous Conversations: Healing Our Communities
This has been a time of great change, trauma and truth-telling, illuminating fractures in our civic life that require healing and repair. ...
Meet the Real Mae West – Afternoon Show
“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” Depression-era vaudeville and Broadway star Mae West shattered box ...
Meet the Real Mae West – Evening Show
“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” Depression-era vaudeville and Broadway star Mae West shattered box ...
Becoming Courageous
Join Courageous Conversations hosts Dr. Rev. Zina Jacque & Jessica Green for a virtual gathering to meditate on the moment, celebrate our collective power, ...
Free
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
“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 ...
“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 ...
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. ...
2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series POSTPONED
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MAY 13th Live streamed from Barrington’s White House, watch local jazz enthusiasts perform in an ...
Free
“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. Diane Bergan ...
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 ...
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 ...
Free
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 Ravel's ...
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, ...
Free
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 ...
Free
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
Free
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 ...
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 ...
The Poetry Hour
Back by popular demand! The Barrington Cultural Commission presents a series of poetry readings submitted and read by local citizens on Thursday, ...
Free
Dancing with Pizazz
The musical genius of George Gershwin and Cole Porter comes alive through the musical synthesis of the Jazz Pizazz trio (soprano Kimberly ...
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 ...
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 ...
Free
2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series
Enjoy local jazz enthusiasts performing in an “open mic” setting during our very popular 2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret series. Local talent will ...
Free
Celebration of Barrington Service
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesCelebration of Barrington Service Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque & Rev. Jeanne Hanson, M.Div Please join us as we celebrate our beloved Pastors ...
Paddy Homan Presents Traditional Irish Music
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesJoin us for a special performance from Irish tenor and storyteller Paddy Homan, star of the hit PBS one-man show "I Am ...
Stephanie Block and Friends, String Sextet
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesFormed in the midst of the pandemic by friends and colleagues from Los Angeles and Miami, Barrington native Stephanie Block brings together ...
Courageous Conversations: Fall 2021 Season Pass
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesHow do we foster greater inclusion & belonging in our communities? Join hosts Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque and Jessica Green for the ...
Aligning Charitable Giving with Your Values and Passions: An Interactive Presentation by Local Philanthropic Experts
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesWondering how your donations will be impacted by the new tax codes? Interested in planned giving but not sure which option is ...
Free
Holiday Open House
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesStop by the beautifully decorated White House on Saturday, December 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Get into the holiday spirit with free refreshments, ...
Courageous Conversations Spring 2022 Season Pass
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesJoin us Second Wednesdays 7pm at Barrington's White House (& online!) How do we foster greater inclusion and belonging in our community? ...
Courageous Conversations: Finding Ourselves in Each Other’s Stories
OnlineHow can we honor each other's stories? Might we better hear and believe lived experiences that are different from our own? Join ...
Courageous Conversations: Fostering Belonging For Different Abilities
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesHow can we foster inclusion and belonging for different abilities? Join hosts Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque and Jessica Green at Barrington’s White ...
Courageous Conversations: Uncovering Hidden Violence Against Women
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesThe pandemic has been especially challenging for women and children who are not safe at home — and our community is not ...