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, ...
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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
“I Knew I Was in Trouble When…” Storytelling Event
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesThis fun storytelling event uses a family-friendly version of the popular “Moth Radio Hour” as its model. Award-winning professional storyteller Megan Wells ...
3rd Thursdays Art Night Out: “Transparent by Nature” with Michael Ireland
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesWatercolorist Michael Ireland has participated in the creative process for over 50 years, beginning with his studies at the American Academy of ...
Courageous Conversations: Reckoning with the History of Slavery
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 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 ...
Courageous Conversations: Gathering for the People’s Supper
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesAfter the 2016 Presidential Election, The People's Supper hosted over 2,000 suppers in 135 communities nationwide to bring people together across difference. ...
Stories of Survival Exhibit & Interactive Virtual Survivor Stories
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesPresented by Kim Duchossois, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, and Northern Trust Stories of Survival Exhibit Information: This extremely powerful exhibit ...
Understanding the Holocaust Through Film
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesA multitude of films since the end of World War II have exposed the harsh realities of genocide and emphasized the strength ...
What Does Your Faith Say About Belonging to Each Other?
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesJoin Courageous Community to explore how to nourish a culture of belonging As we work to nourish a culture of belonging in ...
Steen Metz… Never Forget
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesA Survivor of the Holocaust Shares His Story Mr. Steen Metz, a Barrington resident and survivor of the Holocaust, tells his story ...
“I Never Saw Another Butterfly”: The Holocaust Through Music with Joanne McDade, Soprano, and Dr. Thomas Snydacker, Saxophone
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesJoanne McDade, soprano, and Dr. Thomas Snydacker, saxophonist and faculty member at Northern Illinois University, will present a program of vocal and ...
The Inaugural Community Holiday Tea
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesJoin us for the Inaugural Community Holiday Tea at Barrington’s White House. Create a new holiday tradition with a city-inspired, sophisticated, adults-only ...
An Evening with Stephanie Land of MAID (Netflix Series)
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesJoin Courageous Community to explore how to nourish a culture of belonging Everyday, families are experiencing food and housing insecurity in America. ...
Community Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long with Nancie Tobison
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesA favorite family tradition to put you into the holiday spirit! Visit Barrington’s White House and sing along with your favorite traditional ...
Community Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long with Nancie Tobison
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesA favorite family tradition to put you into the holiday spirit! Visit Barrington’s White House and sing along with your favorite traditional ...
Belonging Begins in The Body
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesJoin Courageous Community to explore how to nourish a culture of belonging “I dreamed about a culture of belonging," wrote bell hooks. ...
An American Culinary Journey: From Southern Roots to Fusion Flavors
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesDuring Black History Month, we celebrate the many ways Black culture has shaped American culture and influenced the world -- from food to ...
Barrington Health & Wellness Summit
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesPresented by Kim Duchossois and Advocate Good Shepherd Smart Farm The Barrington Health & Wellness Summit will gather leading experts from all ...
Courageous Conversations: Breaking Barriers, with Ali Stroker
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesJoin Courageous Conversations at Barrington's White House When Ali Stroker won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for ...
A Conversation with “Britfield and the Lost Crown” author C. R. Stewart
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesPrepare to be transported to the captivating realm of "Britfield & the Lost Crown," a gripping novel that has captured the hearts ...
Elgin Symphony Orchestra Concert
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesIt has been brought to our attention that a concert being marketed for tonight at Citizen’s Park in Barrington lists a performance ...
Paint the Town Barrington: Public Reception & Art Sale
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesEnjoy the outdoor painting from October 6 - 14, the Public Reception on October 14, and Art Sale on October 15 Just ...
Lunch & Learn: Behind Barrington’s Great American Baker Nirali Chauhan
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesDiscover the story of how Barrington-native Nirali Chauhan used baking as a form of recovery from a traumatic brain injury, landing her ...
7th Barrington Town-Warming with Keynote Speaker Mike Pompeo
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States“Intelligence: Artificial, Political, Central” This year’s Barrington Town-Warming theme focuses on artificial, political, and central intelligence, with a keynote talk by former ...
Author Neil King Jr.: American Ramble: A Walk from D.C. to Manhattan
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesAuthor Neil King Presents his revelatory memoir about a 330-mile walk from Washington, D.C., to New York City Filmmaker Ken Burns described ...
Lunch & Learn: Smart Travel with Expert Janette Tepas
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesJoin Janette Tepas, an expert tour manager, for insider travel tips and insights into exploring both local and international destinations Barrington’s White ...
Barrington District 220 Secondary Arts Showcase
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesCelebrate 50 Years of Fine Arts in Barrington 220 As part of Barrington 220's #unifiedfor50 theme, District 220 is hosting a secondary ...