Barrington's White House

Courageous Conversations: Reckoning with the History of Slavery
2022-04-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” said George Santayana. Join host Jessica Green at Barrington’s White House (or livestream!) for a live broadcast from D.C. of Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque in conversation with Clint Smith, author of one of the most acclaimed and bestselling books of 2021, How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America. This will be a special cross-city dialogue with friends joining from across the country, with opportunity for Q&A.

Seating is limited. Masks required.

Livestream link will be emailed to ticketholders prior to each session

Doors open 6:30 p.m. Program begins at 7:00 p.m. CST

Tickets: $25.

ASL interpreting available upon advance request. Email here.

Courageous Conversations is presented by Urban Consulate with Barrington’s White House and made possible by your ticket purchase and generous support from Jessica & Dominic Green, Kim Duchossois, Tyler & Danielle Lenczuk, Cobey & Erich Struckmeyer, Young Chung, Susan & Rich Padula, Carol & David Nelson, Dennis & Stacey Barsema, Julie Kanak & Mike Rigali, Barrington Area Community Foundation, and BMO Wealth Management. To learn more, visit CourageousCommunity.us

If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

Courageous Conversations: Gathering for the People's Supper
2022-05-11 19:00 - 21:00
After the 2016 Presidential Election, The People’s Supper hosted over 2,000 suppers in 135 communities nationwide to bring people together across difference. What can we learn when we gather around the table? Join hosts Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque and Jessica Green at Barrington’s White House for our own People’s Supper with special guest co-founder Rev. Jennifer Bailey, author of To My Beloveds: Letters on Faith, Race, Loss and Radical Hope.

Seating is limited. A Mediterranean meal with vegan options will be served.

Doors open 6:30 p.m. Program begins at 7:00 p.m. CST

Tickets: $25.

ASL interpreting available upon advance request. Email here.

Courageous Conversations is presented by Urban Consulate with Barrington’s White House and made possible by your ticket purchase and generous support from Jessica & Dominic Green, Kim Duchossois, Tyler & Danielle Lenczuk, Cobey & Erich Struckmeyer, Young Chung, Susan & Rich Padula, Carol & David Nelson, Dennis & Stacey Barsema, Julie Kanak & Mike Rigali, Barrington Area Community Foundation, and BMO Wealth Management. To learn more, visit CourageousCommunity.us

If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

Stories of Survival Exhibit & Interactive Virtual Survivor Stories
2022-10-25 - 2022-11-06
Presented by Kim Duchossois, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, and Northern Trust
Stories of Survival Exhibit Information:
This extremely powerful exhibit features photographs and images of more than 36 personal artifacts brought to America as families fled persecution and war. It includes moving stories of Chicagoland survivors of the Holocaust and other genocides as told through their everyday, personal belongings. The exhibit allows the viewer to walk in a survivor’s shoes and experience through their eyes the strength and courage that was required to survive genocidal atrocities.
The exhibit features collaborative artworks by celebrated photographer Jim Lommasson and survivors of the Holocaust and seven other genocides including those in Armenia, Bosnia, Cambodia, Iraq, Rwanda, South Sudan and Syria.
Throughout the exhibit, attendees will discover the stories of genocide survivors, including:
Ralph Rehbock, who escaped death in Germany with his family during synagogue burnings in 1938 and saved his family’s cherished train set.
Mirsad Causevic, who was captured by Serb forces in 1992 and was sent first to the notorious Omarska concentration camp and then to a second camp at Manjaca. He saved the set of playing cards and recipes displayed in the exhibit.
Immaculee Mukantaganira, who lost her husband and two daughters as well as many relatives and friends in the 1994 Rwandan genocide against the Tutsi. She recovered meaningful items of clothing from her daughter’s discovered gravesite as well as a family photo album.

Interactive Virtual Survivor Stories:
Attendees will have the extraordinary opportunity to hear high-definition interview recordings paired with voice recognition technology, which enables survivors to tell their deeply moving personal stories and respond to questions from the audience, inviting visitors to have a personalized, one-on-one ‘conversation.’
Survivor Stories Experience features Dimensions in Testimony, developed by USC Shoah Foundation in association with Illinois Holocaust Museum.

As a part of the Stories of Survival Series, we are offering three additional cultural events including An Interview with Sam Harris, Survivor of the Holocaust, Understanding the Holocaust Through Film, and “I Never Saw Another Butterfly”: The Holocaust Through Music with Joanne McDade, Soprano, and Dr. Thomas Snydacker, Saxophone.

To learn more about the entire Stories of Survival Series and view hours of operation, go to barringtonswhitehouse.com/storiesofsurvival.

If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

Understanding the Holocaust Through Film
2022-10-27 19:30 - 21:00
A multitude of films since the end of World War II have exposed the harsh realities of genocide and emphasized the strength of the human spirit in the face of the most horrific of circumstances. Esteemed film critic Dann Gire from the Daily Herald and film history teacher Raymond Benson from the College of DuPage will review their most highly recommended films about the Holocaust, including Shoah, Sophie’s Choice, Schindler’s List, and Life is Beautiful.

To learn more about the entire Stories of Survival Series and view hours of operation, go to barringtonswhitehouse.com/storiesofsurvival.

If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

What Does Your Faith Say About Belonging to Each Other?
2022-11-01 19:00 - 21:00
Join Courageous Community to explore how to nourish a culture of belonging
As we work to nourish a culture of belonging in our communities, how can faith be a bridge of cooperation rather than a barrier of division? Join us for a conversation with Eboo Patel, Founder and President of Interfaith America, the leading interfaith organization in the United States, and author of the new book, We Need to Build: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy. Hosted by Jessica Green & Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque. Presented by Urban Consulate at Barrington’s White House.

Tickets: $25
Livestream link will be emailed all ticketholders
ASL interpreting available with advance notice: culturalevents [at] barringtonswhitehouse [dot] com
We make complimentary tickets available for anyone who asks. To request one, please email: culturalevents [at] barringtonswhitehouse [dot] com

Courageous Community is presented by Urban Consulate with Barrington’s White House and made possible by your ticket purchase and generous support from Jessica & Dominic Green, Kim Duchossois, Tyler & Danielle Lenczuk, Cobey & Erich Struckmeyer, Susan & Rich Padula, Julie Kanak & Mike Rigali, Barrington Area Community Foundation, and BMO Wealth Management. To learn more, visit CourageousCommunity.us

Steen Metz… Never Forget
2022-11-06 14:00 - 14:40
A Survivor of the Holocaust Shares His Story
Mr. Steen Metz, a Barrington resident and survivor of the Holocaust, tells his story of unspeakable loss and an astonishing will to thrive at the Theresienstadt concentration camp, where he entered at the age of eight.
Of the approximately 140,000 Jews transferred to the Theresienstadt camp in what is now the Czech Republic, a mere 19,000 survived. Of the 15,000 children who passed through Theresienstadt, fewer than 1,200 survived. Next year will mark the 80th anniversary of the roundup and transportation to Theresienstadt of 472 Danish Jews and one of them, Barrington resident Steen Metz, tells his story.
Since the 2011 publication of his memoir, A Danish Boy in Theresienstadt, Steen has presented his story at Brown University, on radio, TV, and to over 100,000 people, mostly students in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. He is a regular participant in presentations organized by The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center.

This event is in-person only. If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

“I Never Saw Another Butterfly”: The Holocaust Through Music with Joanne McDade, Soprano, and Dr. Thomas Snydacker, Saxophone
2022-11-06 15:00 - 16:30
Joanne McDade, soprano, and Dr. Thomas Snydacker, saxophonist and faculty member at Northern Illinois University, will present a program of vocal and instrumental music resulting in part from poems and musical works written by children and adults during the Holocaust. The concert will feature the song cycle I Never Saw Another Butterfly, written for voice and saxophone by the contemporary composer Lori Laitman. The work is a musical setting of six astonishing poems written by Jewish children who were imprisoned in Theresienstadt Concentration Camp and eventually transported to Auschwitz where they perished.
Saxophonist Tom Snydacker will also perform Abyss of the Birds, by the French composer Olivier Messiaen, written in 1941 during his captivity as a prisoner of war in a German prison camp. This solo piece is the third movement of a more lengthy work titled Quartet for the End of Time, for clarinet, violin, cello, and piano. This movement was originally scored for solo clarinet, but can also be performed on saxophone, as it is on this concert. The Abyss of the title portrays the sadness and weariness of time, while the Birds seem to cry out desperately for light, stars, and jubilant songs.
Additional repertoire includes “Three Yiddish Songs” by Viktor Ullmann and works by Ravel.

To learn more about the entire Stories of Survival Series and view hours of operation, go to barringtonswhitehouse.com/storiesofsurvival.

NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available. Complimentary reception following. If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

The Inaugural Community Holiday Tea
2022-12-04 11:00 - 14:00
Join us for the Inaugural Community Holiday Tea at Barrington’s White House. Create a new holiday tradition with a city-inspired, sophisticated, adults-only afternoon tea for you and your girlfriends, moms, and sisters. Celebrate the holidays at our historic mansion with traditional offerings including hot tea, scones, and finger sandwiches, as well as champagne, wine and more.

NOTE: This event is for attendees 21 and older.
If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

An Evening with Stephanie Land of MAID (Netflix Series)
2022-12-14 19:00 - 21:00
Join Courageous Community to explore how to nourish a culture of belonging
Everyday, families are experiencing food and housing insecurity in America. And everyday, millions of workers, mostly women, invisibly clean up and care for what is most important to us, often in jobs that are the lowest paid and most vulnerable. How might we change deep-rooted stigmas about poverty and meaningfully address inequality? Join us to welcome Stephanie Land, author of The New York Times bestselling memoir, Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay and a Mother’s Will to Survive, which was adapted into the popular Netflix miniseries, MAID, viewed by over 67 million households Hosted by Jessica Green & Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque. Presented by Urban Consulate at Barrington’s White House.

Tickets: $25
Livestream link will be emailed all ticketholders
ASL interpreting available with advance notice: culturalevents [at] barringtonswhitehouse [dot] com
We make complimentary tickets available for anyone who asks. To request one, please email: culturalevents [at] barringtonswhitehouse [dot] com

Courageous Community is presented by Urban Consulate with Barrington’s White House and made possible by your ticket purchase and generous support from Jessica & Dominic Green, Kim Duchossois, Tyler & Danielle Lenczuk, Cobey & Erich Struckmeyer, Susan & Rich Padula, Julie Kanak & Mike Rigali, Barrington Area Community Foundation, and BMO Wealth Management. To learn more, visit CourageousCommunity.us

Community Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long with Nancie Tobison
2022-12-18 15:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-18 17:00 - 19:00
A favorite family tradition to put you into the holiday spirit! Visit Barrington’s White House and sing along with your favorite traditional carols while also enjoying performances from Barrington High School choral alumni. The program is directed by long-time former BHS Choir Director Nancie Tobison, who was honored at Carnegie Hall in 2014 as the Choirs of America Music Educator of the Year. Complimentary cookies, egg nog, and hot chocolate will be served.

Performers Include:
Ashley Albrecht
Brittany Albrecht
Eric Albrecht
Annie Beaubian
Alex Behrens
Katie Brown
Aidan Fox
Colin Fox
Harrison Fox
Jordan Ginsburg
Justice Good
Kate Himes
Taylor Johnson
Robby Kipferl
Claire McLaughlin
Brett Patterson
Hailey Rowe
Sierra Schum
Holly Schneider
Mariko Sweinie
Trent Werner
George Whyhinney

NOTE: 18 and under free with paid adult admission. This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available.
If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

Belonging Begins in The Body
2023-01-11 19:00 - 21:00
Join Courageous Community to explore how to nourish a culture of belonging
“I dreamed about a culture of belonging,” wrote bell hooks. “I contemplate what our lives would be like if we knew how to cultivate awareness, to live mindfully, peacefully; if we learned habits of being that would bring us closer together, that would help us build beloved community.” Join Courageous Community hosts Jessica Green & Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque to welcome wellness & equity expert Dr. Krista Robinson-Lyles, founder of the Joy Hope Collective for an interactive practice to reconnect to our bodies as we work to create a culture of belonging in our communities. Presented by Urban Consulate at Barrington’s White House.

Tickets: $25
Livestream link will be emailed all ticketholders
ASL interpreting available with advance notice: culturalevents [at] barringtonswhitehouse [dot] com
We make complimentary tickets available for anyone who asks. To request one, please email: culturalevents [at] barringtonswhitehouse [dot] com

Courageous Community is presented by Urban Consulate with Barrington’s White House and made possible by your ticket purchase and generous support from Jessica & Dominic Green, Kim Duchossois, Tyler & Danielle Lenczuk, Cobey & Erich Struckmeyer, Susan & Rich Padula, Julie Kanak & Mike Rigali, Barrington Area Community Foundation, and BMO Wealth Management. To learn more, visit CourageousCommunity.us

An American Culinary Journey: From Southern Roots to Fusion Flavors
2023-02-08 19:00 - 21:00
During Black History Month, we celebrate the many ways Black culture has shaped American culture and influenced the world — from food to music, science and literature. For this special edition of Courageous Conversations, we dine with special guest Chef Christian “Lucke” Bell from the upscale Atlanta restaurant, Oreatha’s at The Pointe, who will take us on his personal journey in developing a style of cooking that melds his southern roots and global influence. Chef Lucke brings a passion for food that was instilled in him at a young age by his parents and maternal grandmother, and influenced by his upbringing in what he describes as a “cultural melting pot” on Chicago’s northside, where families came from different places around the world. This fed Chef Lucke’s curiosity for cooking and led him to hone his own cooking style by fusing different flavors, textures, and food traditions with his own unique spin.

Tickets: $75 per guest, includes 4-course dinner & dialogue
Hosted by Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque & Jessica Green

This Dinner & Dialogue is presented by Courageous Community, which gathers monthly at Barrington’s White House to explore how to foster greater inclusion and belonging. The series is made possible by your ticket purchase and generous support from Jessica & Dominic Green, Kim Duchossois, Tyler & Danielle Lenczuk, Cobey & Erich Struckmeyer, Susan & Rich Padula, Julie Kanak & Mike Rigali, Barrington Area Community Foundation, and BMO Wealth Management. To learn more, visit CourageousCommunity.us

Barrington Health & Wellness Summit
2023-02-22 08:00 - 2023-02-24 17:00
Presented by Kim Duchossois and Advocate Good Shepherd Smart Farm
The Barrington Health & Wellness Summit will gather leading experts from all over the country to explore a variety of topics including cancer prevention, sleep, culinary medicine, microbiome, integrative medicine, nutrition, brain health, holistic healing, and more.
This event is the vision of local physicians and community members alike. All are invited to join us as we foster health and wellness in our community.
Tickets are available for both in-person and virtual attendance. Add-ons include a Shaman experience, cooking classes, and more. A limited number of tickets are available; purchase today!
EXPERTS APPEARING INCLUDE (download daily schedule here):

Dr. Katherine Amato, Biology Professor/Researcher, Northwestern University
Dr. Lorenzo Cohen, Director of Integrative Medicine, University of Texas
Dr. Steve Devries, Executive Director, nonprofit Gaples Institute and Adjunct Associate Professor of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Jana Din, Medical Shaman, Tao Center for Healing

Dr. Bonnie Kaplan*, Professor, University of Calgary School of Medicine
Dr. Darius Loghmanee, Pediatric Sleep Medicine, Advocate Children’s Medical Group
James Nestor, Author of The New York Times bestseller ‘The Power of Breath’
Dr. David Steinhorn, Medical Director, Palliative Care, Children’s National Medical Center
Dr. Sean Spencer*, Professor of Gastroenterology, Stanford University
Dr. David Victorson, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Dr. Lori Walsh, Integrative Medicine, Advocate & Lurie Children’s Hospital
Dr. Edie Zusman, Neurosurgeon, Piedmont Neuroscience Center

* Virtual speaker
DETAILS

Wednesday, February 22, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 23, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday, February 24, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
3-day ticket: $200 • 1-day ticket: $75 • Virtual 3-day ticket: $100

To learn more about BH&WS, go to barringtonswhitehouse.com/bhws.

Courageous Conversations: Breaking Barriers, with Ali Stroker
2023-04-12 19:00 - 21:00
Join Courageous Conversations at Barrington’s White House
When Ali Stroker won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as Ado Annie in Oklahoma!, she made history as the first actor in a wheelchair to do so. “This award is for every kid who has a disability, who has a limitation or challenge, who has been waiting to see themselves represented in this arena.” Since then, you may have seen her in television shows including Glee, Ozark, and Only Murders in the Building, or on stage at Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center or Lincoln Center. The author of two children’s books, The Chance to Fly and Ali & The Sea Stars, Ali was also a founding member of Be More Heroic, an anti-bullying campaign connecting artists with students across the country. What can we learn from Ali about advocating for inclusion, expanding representation, and ending ableism? Join hosts Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque and Jessica Green to welcome Ali to Courageous Conversations at Barrington’s White House.

Tickets: $25
Livestream link will be emailed to all ticketholders
ASL interpreting available with advance notice: culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com
We make complimentary tickets available for anyone who asks. Email: culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com

Courageous Community is produced by Urban Consulate at Barrington’s White House and made possible by your ticket purchase and generous support from Jessica & Dominic Green, Kim Duchossois, Tyler & Danielle Lenczuk, Cobey & Erich Struckmeyer, Susan & Rich Padula, Julie Kanak & Mike Rigali, Barrington Area Community Foundation, and BMO Wealth Management. To learn more, visit CourageousCommunity.us

A Conversation with “Britfield and the Lost Crown” author C. R. Stewart
2023-07-09 15:00 - 16:30
Prepare to be transported to the captivating realm of “Britfield & the Lost Crown,” a gripping novel that has captured the hearts and imaginations of readers worldwide. Join us as author C. R. Stewart reveals the inspiration behind his growing series, providing valuable behind-the-scenes glimpses into the creation of these exhilarating tales. Stewart has written the Britfield series for the middle school age children, encouraging the children to solve problems and visit far away locations alongside the series’ protagonists Tom and Sarah. Stewart has created a fast-paced adventure focused series based on relatable characters and familiar modern day locations. The first book takes place in London, the second in France, the third and most recent book “Britfield & the Return of the Prince” takes place in Italy.
You will have the unique opportunity to engage in a thought-provoking Q&A session with Stewart, where you can inquire about his creative process, the development of intriguing characters, and the novel’s underlying themes.
Read more about C. R. Stewart and the Britfield series in the May/June issue of Quintessential Barrington Magazine or read it online here.

NOTE: Students 18 and under FREE with paid adult admission. This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available. If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra Concert
2023-08-17 18:30 - 20:30
It has been brought to our attention that a concert being marketed for tonight at Citizen’s Park in Barrington lists a performance by the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. This is incorrect. For a list of upcoming concerts by your Elgin Symphony Orchestra, visit our website’s concert page at https://www.elginsymphony.org/en/concerts-tickets

Paint the Town Barrington: Public Reception & Art Sale
2023-10-14 18:00 - 20:00
Enjoy the outdoor painting from October 6 – 14, the Public Reception on October 14, and Art Sale on October 15
Just as the artists of Paris have done for hundreds of years, local artists will paint “Plein Air” (outdoors in the open air) in Barrington from October 6 – 14. Come into town to watch over 30 artists from across Chicagoland as they paint local landmarks during the week. Then, meet the artists in person on Saturday, October 14 for awards and reception. Public art sale is October 15. Sponsored by the Barrington Cultural Commission.
Sign up to be an artist here!

NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available. If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

Lunch & Learn: Behind Barrington’s Great American Baker Nirali Chauhan
2024-01-25 11:30 - 12:30
Discover the story of how Barrington-native Nirali Chauhan used baking as a form of recovery from a traumatic brain injury, landing her on the “Great American Baking Show”
Barrington’s White House is excited to continue its “Lunch & Learn” cultural event series which began in Spring 2023. Community members are invited to bring their lunch and enjoy discussions, demonstrations, and more on a variety of topics. Tickets are $15 per person and include non-alcoholic beverages.
Barrington-native and Barrington High School graduate Nirali Chauhan embraced baking as a form of recovery and solace after a traumatic brain injury in 2015. Her passion led her to participate in community service and eventually to a spot on “The Great American Baking Show.” Now a medical student, Nirali’s journey is a testament to resilience and the therapeutic power of baking
NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available. If you are having trouble registering, please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

7th Barrington Town-Warming with Keynote Speaker Mike Pompeo
2024-02-03 09:00 - 15:30
“Intelligence: Artificial, Political, Central”

This year’s Barrington Town-Warming theme focuses on artificial, political, and central intelligence, with a keynote talk by former U.S. Secretary of State and CIA Director Mike Pompeo. He will make a special virtual appearance from overseas to be interviewed by Motorola Solutions Chairman and CEO Greg Brown, who will also present a brief introduction on the challenges presented by the rise of China. A panel focusing on artificial intelligence will probe the complexities of this new technology, while a panel of journalists will examine the 2024 election. Barrington native and humorist Chris Erskine will provide a lighter repose during the day.
Presenting Sponsor: Northern Trust
Keynote Sponsor: Greg and Anna Brown

NOTE: This event is both in-person and virtual. Click the button below to purchase in-person or virtual tickets. If you are having trouble registering, please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

Author Neil King Jr.: American Ramble: A Walk from D.C. to Manhattan
2024-02-04 15:00 - 16:30
Author Neil King Presents his revelatory memoir about a 330-mile walk from Washington, D.C., to New York City
Filmmaker Ken Burns described Neil King’s memoir about his walk from Washington, D.C. to New York City as “a near-perfect book, an exquisitely seen and felt memoir of an American journey.” An unforgettable pilgrimage to the heart of America across some of our oldest common ground, Neil King Jr.’s desire to walk from Washington, D.C., to New York City began as a whim and soon became an obsession. By the spring of 2021, events had intervened that gave his desire greater urgency. His neighborhood still reeled from the January 6th insurrection. Covid lockdowns and a rancorous election had deepened America’s divides. Neil himself bore the imprints of a long battle with cancer. Determined to rediscover what matters in life and to see our national story with new eyes, Neil turned north with a small satchel on his back and one mission in mind: To pay close attention to the land he crossed and the people he met.
What followed is an extraordinary 26-day journey through historic battlefields and cemeteries, over the Mason-Dixon line, past Quaker and Amish farms, along Valley Forge stream beds, atop a New Jersey trash mound, across New York Harbor, and finally, to his ultimate destination: the Ramble, where a tangle of pathways converges in Central Park. The journey travels deep into America’s past and present, uncovering forgotten pockets and overlooked people. At a time of mounting disunity, the trip reveals the profound power of our shared ground.
By turns amusing, inspiring, and sublime, American Ramble offers an exquisite account of personal and national renewal — an indelible study of our country as we’ve never seen it before. Go to neilkingjr.com to learn more.
NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available. If you are having trouble registering, please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

Lunch & Learn: Smart Travel with Expert Janette Tepas
2024-02-06 11:30 - 12:30
Join Janette Tepas, an expert tour manager, for insider travel tips and insights into exploring both local and international destinations
Barrington’s White House is excited to continue its “Lunch & Learn” cultural event series which began in Spring 2023. Community members are invited to bring their lunch and enjoy discussions, demonstrations, and more on a variety of topics. Tickets are $15 per person and include non-alcoholic beverages.
Discover the secrets of smart traveling with Janette Tepas, who brings her extensive experience leading European tours. In this engaging Lunch & Learn, Janette will cover a range of topics, from picking the best travel spots to mastering the art of packing light for extended trips. She will give a roundup of best practices for 2024 travel and beyond! She’ll also share valuable advice on making the most of tourist hotspots, navigating multigenerational travel, and more, equipping you with the knowledge to enhance your travel experiences. As a bonus, Janette will be Zooming in a few travel colleagues to provide their expert advice on smart travel!
NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available. If you are having trouble registering, please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

Barrington District 220 Secondary Arts Showcase
2024-02-07 17:00 - 19:00
Celebrate 50 Years of Fine Arts in Barrington 220
As part of Barrington 220’s #unifiedfor50 theme, District 220 is hosting a secondary arts showcase on February 7 at Barrington’s White House. This event will feature artwork from Prairie Middle School, Station Middle School and Barrington High School along with student performances and light refreshments. Music, visual artwork, interactive experiences and a panel of students, parents and educators will provide an opportunity for multiple generations to share how engagement in the arts shapes us positively and is essential to the human experience.

NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available. If you are having trouble registering, please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

My Jazzy Valentine with Ron Hawking
2024-02-09 19:30 - 21:30
Perennial BWH favorite Ron Hawking returns with a jazzy Valentine’s Day performance from the heart
Bring your sweetie and don’t miss a wonderful Barrington’s White House Valentine’s Day tradition! Award-winning entertainer and Grammy-nominated recording artist Ron Hawking returns again to perform popular Valentine songs of love that come from the heart. His latest album release, The Song Is You, was Grammy-nominated in the category of Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. Ron’s vocal artistry, warm personality and humor, backed by Bobby Schiff on piano, Jim Cox on bass, Michael Hanko on keyboard synth, and Dave Richter on guitar, will make this Valentine’s Day a truly special experience. Go to ronhawking.com to learn more.
NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available. If you are having trouble registering, please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

My Jazzy Valentine with Ron Hawking
2024-02-10 19:30 - 21:30
Perennial BWH favorite Ron Hawking returns with a jazzy Valentine’s Day performance from the heart.
Bring your sweetie and don’t miss a wonderful Barrington’s White House Valentine’s Day tradition! Award-winning entertainer and Grammy-nominated recording artist Ron Hawking returns again to perform popular Valentine songs of love that come from the heart. His latest album release, The Song Is You, was Grammy-nominated in the category of Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. Ron’s vocal artistry, warm personality and humor, backed by Bobby Schiff on piano, Jim Cox on bass, Michael Hanko on keyboard synth, and Dave Richter on guitar, will make this Valentine’s Day a truly special experience. Go to ronhawking.com to learn more.
NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available. If you are having trouble registering, please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

Pat McKillen in Concert
2024-02-23 19:30 - 21:30
Back for one night only!
Pat McKillen showcases his distinct blend of passion-infused folk and rock, playing selections from songs spanning a ten-year career performing original music, including new music. If you haven’t yet seen Pat McKillen live, this evening concert in our intimate ballroom will make for a very special night out! Listen to Pat’s music here patmckillen.com
NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available. If you are having trouble registering, please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

Barrington Health & Wellness Summit
2024-02-28 08:00 - 2024-02-29 17:00
Presented by Kim Duchossois, Advocate Good Shepherd Smart Farm, & Ascension Healthcare
The Barrington Health & Wellness Summit will gather leading experts from all over the country to explore a variety of topics including cancer prevention, mental health, pediatric health, culinary medicine, microbiome, integrative medicine, brain health, women’s health, antibiotics, disease prevention, and more.
This event is the vision of local physicians and community members alike. All are invited to join us as we foster health and wellness in our community.
Tickets are available for both in-person and virtual attendance. The Women’s Night Out event is available as a separate ticket and an add-on for attendees.

2-day tickets are $200 per person and include access and lunch on both days of the summit
1-day tickets are $100 each and are available for Wednesday and Thursday and include access to one day of the summit
Virtual tickets are $100 per access link and include access to both days of the summit
The Women’s Night Out tickets are $50 each and can be purchased as an add-on to summit tickets or separately. Tickets include access to the Thursday night Women’s Night Out event including light hor d’oeuvres and mocktails.

To learn more about BH&WS, go to barringtonswhitehouse.com/bhws.

Chicago a cappella Presents “A Cambridge Concert”
2024-03-02 19:30 - 21:30
The stunning vocal group Chicago a cappella sings English choral masterworks inspired by Cambridge University
Inspired by a sabbatical to Cambridge University in 2019, Chicago a cappella’s Artistic Director John William Trotter has created a program of rich, vibrant English choral masterworks, bringing this iconic musical tradition to Chicago. The 10 singers of Chicago a cappella –performing without instruments and without a conductor – are among the city’s most accomplished and fiercely talented vocalists. They come together for this program of resonant and inspiring works from the Renaissance, moving folk song arrangements of the 20th century, and a brand new work by HerVoice competition winner Grace Brigham.
See a sneak peak of the concert here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3D5suiJ6Rk
Go to chicagoacappella.org to learn more.
NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available. If you are having trouble registering, please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

A Tribute to Pulitzer Prize-Winning Composer Bernard Rands
2024-03-10 15:00 - 16:30
Renowned British-American composer Bernard Rands will celebrate his 90th birthday with a musical celebration at Barrington’s White House
Renowned British-American composer Bernard Rands (b. 1934) will celebrate his 90th birthday with a two-day residency at Guarneri Hall in Chicago and a musical celebration at Barrington’s White House. The event will feature guest artists including the Terra String Quartet, soprano Kristina Bachrach, cellist Alexander Hersh, and composer Augusta Read Thomas.
Rands is established as a major figure in contemporary music; his work Canti del Sole, premiered by Paul Sperry, Zubin Mehta, and the New York Philharmonic, won the 1984 Pulitzer Prize in Music. His large orchestral suites Le Tambourin, won the 1986 Kennedy Center Friedheim Award. His work Canti d’Amor, recorded by Chanticleer, won a Grammy award in 2000.
The event will feature works that deeply influenced Rands,compositions from his own seven-decade career, and pieces written by composers on whom Rands has had a profound influence. Rands will speak about his life and his earliest influences, illuminate elements in his work, and talk about the music of the composers that have followed him. For more information, go to gaurnerihall.org.
NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available. If you are having trouble registering, please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

Lunch & Learn: Bacoa's Guide to Difficult Conversations with Aging Parents
2024-03-12 11:30 - 12:30
Bacoa presents a focused session on managing caregiver fatigue and estate planning, featuring Denise Brown and Joe Lucas
Barrington’s White House is excited to continue its “Lunch & Learn” cultural event series which began in Spring 2023. Community members are invited to bring their lunch and enjoy discussions, demonstrations, and more on a variety of topics. Tickets are $15 per person and include non-alcoholic beverages.
This informative Lunch & Learn, hosted by the Barrington Area Council on Aging, addresses the complexities of caring for aging parents. Denise Brown discusses strategies to combat caregiver fatigue and essential tasks for elder care. Joe Lucas then guides attendees through the intricacies of estate planning. The event concludes with a Q&A, offering personalized insights for effective communication and planning with aging parents.
NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available. If you are having trouble registering, please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.
