Paddy Homan Presents Traditional Irish Music
2021-07-22 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Join us for a special performance from Irish tenor and storyteller Paddy Homan, star of the hit PBS one-man show “I Am Ireland.” Recorded in Old St. Pat’s Church during the height of the global pandemic, the “pandemic” version of this show has captured the hearts of so many over these past few months who looked to music for hope.
The show’s national debut took place in March and was featured across 276 PBS stations that month alone! Conceived and created by Homan in Chicago, it features the City Lights Orchestra of Chicago under the direction of Rich Daniels. The creators say, “We are planning on telling unique musical story around country; we Irish always have a song in our hearts.” Homan will be joined by James Moore on guitar and Brendan Bulger on fiddle and will share some of the background stories behind the creation of this show, while delighting attendees with his lyric tenor voice! Not to be missed.
We encourage you to join us in person if you are comfortable doing so. Tickets are limited.

Stephanie Block and Friends, String Sextet
2021-07-24 19:30 - 21:00
Formed in the midst of the pandemic by friends and colleagues from Los Angeles and Miami, Barrington native Stephanie Block brings together this group of world-class musicians, all of whom are graduates of major conservatories including Juilliard and Indiana University. Featuring Dylan Naroff, violin; Michael Turkell, violin; Stephanie Block, viola; Emily Williams, viola; Nicholas Mariscal, cello, and Ben Fried, cello, this group includes members of the Milwaukee, Fort Worth, and New World Symphonies.

The artists have performed internationally with the London Symphony Orchestra and Los Angeles Philharmonic, among others. They share a mutual passion for bringing classical music to new and diverse audiences, and they thank Barrington White House for this wonderful opportunity to share live music again.

Schoenberg’s Verklärte Nacht and Brahms’ String Sextet No. 2 in G Major are considered masterworks of the 19th century. Beginning with the dark and foreboding opening of Verklärte Nacht to the joyous ending of the Brahms sextet, these works are reflective of a journey from darkness to light. From the warm world of Brahms to the extreme emotional intensity of Schoenberg, this program also serves as a fascinating look into the evolution of romanticism.

We encourage you to join us in person if you are comfortable doing so. Tickets are limited; this event is also live-streamed.

The American String Quartet Commemorates the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
2021-09-11 19:30 - 21:00
The New York-based and internationally acclaimed American String Quartet returns to Barrington’s White House to mark the 20th anniversary of September 11th with a program featuring Robert Sirota’s Triptych (written to commemorate 9/11 victims), Dvořák’s famed American Quartet (String Quartet No. 12 in F Major, Op. 96), George Walker’s Lyric for Strings, and Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings. The ensemble will perform at Barrington’s White House in the evening, following a commemorative Village of Barrington ceremony earlier in the day at Memorial Park.
Recognized as one of the world’s finest quartets, the American String Quartet has spent decades honing the luxurious sound for which it is famous. The Quartet celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2019, and, in its years of touring, has performed in all 50 states and has appeared in the most significant concert halls worldwide.
The group’s presentations of the complete quartets of Beethoven, Schubert, Schoenberg, Bartók, and Mozart have won widespread critical acclaim, and their MusicMasters Complete Mozart String Quartets, performed on a matched quartet set of instruments by Stradivarius, are widely considered to have set the standard for this repertoire.
Patrons will enjoy an up-close and personal performance as well as the ability to speak with the musicians following the concert. All ticket purchases include a complimentary glass of champagne prior to the concert.
NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available.

3rd Thursdays Art Night Out: “Nature Revealed” with Jackie Smith
2021-09-16 18:00 - 20:00
Oil painter Jackie Kerr Smith, who presents “Nature Revealed,” has been painting portraits, still lifes and landscapes in oil for over 25 years. This exhibition features Jackie’s artistic vision through a process of repeated layers of oil paint and cold wax applied to a panel and then selectively scraped away. In this manner the beauty of the natural world is revealed and expressed in glimpses of woods and glens as well as waters and rocky surfaces.
Jackie’s paintings hang in private homes and businesses throughout the country. More recently she has discovered that mixing a cold wax medium into her oil paint allows her to build up several layers of color and texture while creating a translucency that is not possible with oil alone. Scraping back into the paint layers or using a solvent to reveal underlying layers allows for beautiful and usually unexpected effects. This process of addition and subtraction fascinates her and stimulates her creative process as she explores the infinite possibilities this process allows. Cash bar.
View Jackie Smith’s artwork here.
NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available.

William Florian Presents “Those Were the Days: The Spirit and Songs of the ‘60s and ‘70s”
2021-09-23 19:30 - 21:00
Through song, stories, and humor, William Florian presents “Those Were the Days,” an upbeat journey of America’s greatest folk and pop songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s. The concert includes hit songs he performed as a member of the New Christy Minstrels and features tunes from Peter, Paul & Mary, Neil Diamond, Pete Seeger, the Mamas and the Papas, and a special tribute to John Denver.
In the mid-70s, while visiting Los Angeles, William and his sister Nanette were invited to join and tour with the New Christy Minstrels, where William was a lead singer for the group on their biggest hit song “Today.” After many decades of performing and songwriting, Florian now presents his exciting new show “Those Were the Days” at community concerts and performing art centers throughout the United States. The show toured internationally in August of 2016 with its first tour to China.
NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available.

The Shedd Aquarium: Authoring Chicago’s Water Story
2021-09-26 15:00 - 16:30
Making an Impact on Lake Michigan and the Chicago River with President and CEO Dr. Bridget C. Coughlin
Join Dr. Bridget C. Coughlin, President and CEO of Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, for a deep dive into the ways the aquarium is making an impact on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. As one of the country’s oldest aquariums with over 2 million visitors annually, this world-famous institution is poised to make significant contributions to animal life in rivers and lakes in our area and beyond.
Dr. Coughlin was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Shedd Aquarium in 2016. Under her leadership, Shedd has welcomed nearly 10 million aquarium guests, diverted over 21,000 pounds of plastic from lakes and rivers, and published more than 100 research papers. A nature lover and scientist both at heart and by training, Dr. Coughlin is passionate about animal life in oceans, rivers and lakes. Her commitment to Shedd’s mission of sparking compassion, curiosity and conservation for the aquatic animal world extends well beyond the walls of Shedd Aquarium. Free wine and beer offered.
NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available.

“Paint the Town Barrington” 5th Annual Plein Air Artists’ Reception
2021-10-09 18:00 - 19:30
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 1–9. Come into town to watch over 15 artists from throughout Chicagoland as they paint local landmarks around town during the week.
Then, meet the artists in person as they showcase (and sell!) their newly created pieces at the reception on Saturday evening, October 9, at Barrington’s White House at 6:00 pm. Sponsored by the Barrington Cultural Commission.
NOTE: This reception event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available.

3rd Thursdays Art Night Out: Old World-Inspired Classical Fine Art with Diane Hynes
2021-10-21 18:00 - 20:00
Diane Hynes’s passion, classical training, and unique ability to capture the likeness and personality of her subjects give her art an old-world appeal that evokes an emotional response to a moment in time. She began painting at age 11 and was trained at the American Academy of Art. She has been a member of the Palette and Chisel for more than 30 years. Cash bar.
View Diane Hynes’s artwork here.
NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available.

Soprano Michelle Areyzaga: “The Killer B’s: Brahms, Barber, Bernstein & Beyond"
2021-11-14 15:00 - 16:30
As a coveted performer with a diverse repertoire, American soprano Michelle Areyzaga (alongside her pianist and collaborator Dana Brown) is held in high regard by orchestras and opera companies throughout the United States and abroad. Music critic Howard Reich of the Chicago Tribune has said that she is “blessed with a radiant and all-encompassing soprano.” For this special performance at Barrington’s White House, she will perform the music of Brahms, Barber, Bernstein, Berlioz, and more, including Barber’s Knoxville Summer of 1915 and Bernstein’s I Hate Music, So Pretty, My House (Peter Pan), A Little Bit In Love (Wonderful Town), Ain’t Got No Tears (On the Town), Glitter and Be Gay (Candide).
Areyzaga has performed operatic roles with New York City Opera in Telemann’s Orpheus as well as in their VOX series and has appeared in leading roles with Chicago Opera Theater, Lyric Opera of Chicago’s In the Neighborhoods programs, Ravinia Festival, Opera Birmingham, and Orquesta Sinfónica del Estado de México.
Michelle Areyzaga’s association with the music of Leonard Bernstein runs deep. She has become well-known for her interpretation of his delightful and moving music – from her portrayal of Cunegonde in Candide to her participation in varied programs featuring his works, including musical theater and chamber music/recital works.
NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available.

If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please reach out to us: culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or call 224-512-4066

Holiday Open House
2021-12-04 10:00 - 14:00
Stop 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, historic Docent tours of our beautifully restored 1898 mansion (including a historic tea service set), family photo opportunities in front of the Christmas tree, visits with Santa, Madrigal singers, and a chance to enter a raffle to win an exquisite gingerbread house generously donated by Ambrosia Patisserie. Stop by and walk in, or take the Barrington Holiday Festival Trolley!

“Carols Near and Far: A Global Holiday Celebration” with Bella Voce Camerata
2021-12-12 15:00 - 16:30
Join the Bella Voce Camerata for a joyful journey around the globe this holiday season. Enjoy familiar and new carols including “Stille Nacht” from Germany, “What Child Is This?” from England, and “Go Tell It on the Mountain” from North America to new discoveries such as “Somerkersfees” from South Africa and “Huānlè Jiāyīn Gē” from China. This program will transport the listener to the far corners of the earth this holiday.
The Bella Voce Camerata was founded in 2014 so that its members could perform some of the great trove of works written for a small vocal chamber ensemble. Among these intimate works are rare gems and extraordinary pieces, which the group is passionate about sharing with its audiences. At its inaugural performance in 2014, the Camerata performed David Lang’s Pulitzer Prize–winning oratorio The Little Match Girl Passion along with excerpts from Dieterich Buxtehude’s Membra Jesu Nostri. Other programs have included the works of Arvo Pärt, J.S. Bach, and Henry Purcell, as well as curated programs such as “Sweet Lovers Love the Spring: Music Inspired by the Poetry of Shakespeare,” “A Renaissance Christmas,” and “Six Centuries of Love Songs.” The Camerata has appeared multiple times on “Live from WFMT.” Cash bar.
NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available.

Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long with Nancie Tobison
2021-12-19 17:00 - 18:30
Second show added! Due to the popularity of our annual Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long, we have now added a second show on Sunday, December 19 at 5:00 pm.
The family tradition we started in 2019 is back again in 2021! 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 Barrington High School Choir Director Nancie Tobison, who was honored at Carnegie Hall in 2014 as the Choirs of America Music Educator of the Year. You won’t want to miss this fun afternoon to put you in the holiday spirit!
NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available. Tickets for this event are very limited.

Courageous Conversations Spring 2022 Season Pass
2022-01-12 19:00 - 21:00
Join us Second Wednesdays 7pm at Barrington’s White House (& online!)

How do we foster greater inclusion and belonging in our community? Join co-hosts Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque & Jessica Green with guest experts on Second Wednesdays, 7pm CT for Courageous Conversations at Barrington’s White House.
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Season Schedule:

Wednesday, January 12, 7pm – Virtual Only (Zoom!)
Wednesday, February 9, 7pm
Wednesday, March 9, 7pm
Wednesday, April 13, 7pm
Wednesday, May 11, 7pm

Program Details:

Season Pass: $90. Individual Sessions: $25.
For safe gathering, Barrington’s White House will be following CDC guidelines
All ticketholders will also receive link to livestream!
To request ASL interpreting, please contact culturalevents [at] barringtonswhitehouse.com

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

5th Annual Barrington Town-Warming with Keynote Speaker Robert Gates
2022-02-05 09:00 - 15:30
Join us for the 5th Annual Barrington Town-Warming – a re-creation of the robust discussions held in Barrington during the Depression era. This year’s in-person event at Barrington’s White House will feature keynote speaker Robert Gates, the former U.S. Secretary of Defense and CIA Director, who will come to us via live stream with Motorola Solutions Chairman & CEO Greg Brown. The day’s theme is “Security in a Post-Pandemic World” and features in-person panelists from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, the Illinois Commerce Commission, and Northern Trust. Journalist Corey McPherrin will moderate a panel on the “Security of Our Well-Being” with Dr. Allison Arwady from the Chicago Department of Public Health, Karen Lambert from Advocate Aurora Healthcare, and Mark Pfister from the Lake County Health Department. After lunch, we welcome our keynote speaker.

Presented by the Barrington Cultural Commission
Presenting sponsor: Northern Trust
Keynote Speaker Sponsor: Greg and Anna Brown
Live-Streaming Sponsor: Kim Duchossois

NOTE: This event is in-person and virtual. Per the recent Cook County vaccine mandate for venues serving food and beverage, we will be checking vaccine cards at the door for those attending the Town-Warming in-person. Please have your vaccine card available along with your ticket.

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

POSTPONED: Ron Hawking Swings & Sings “His Way” Friday Night Show
2022-02-11 19:30 - 21:00
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. MORE DETAILS COMING SOON.

Grab your favorite valentine and swing on by Barrington’s White House to hear Grammy nominee and award-winning entertainer Ron Hawking as he returns to serenade you with a concert of old-time favorites. Ron’s artistry as a singer and impressionist remembers the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Bobby Darin, Sir Tom Jones, and more. Join us for a romantic evening of music!

POSTPONED: Ron Hawking Swings & Sings “His Way” Saturday Night Show
2022-02-12 19:30 - 21:00

2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series
2022-03-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-04-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-05-12 19:00 - 20:00
Enjoy an in-person cabaret-like experience or watch virtually as Barrington’s White House presents jazz enthusiasts performing their favorite tunes in an “open mic” setting alongside the popular Marianne Kim Jazz Duo. If you are a jazz musician interested in performing, contact Roger Reupert at bwhcc@barrington-il.gov. This series is made possible by a generous grant from the Barrington Area Community Foundation. Cash bar.

NOTE: This event is in-person and virtual.

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

Katherine Beck, Lyric Opera Ryan Center Mezzo Soprano
2022-03-13 15:00 - 16:30
Known for her warmth, flexibility, honesty, and flair in works by Handel, Rossini, Mozart, and more, Katherine Beck will delight our audiences with her “balmy-voiced mezzo soprano” as described by the Boston Globe. Alongside pianist Chris Reynolds, she will perform a collection of operatic arias and classic American songs. Both Ms. Beck and Mr. Reynolds are members of the Lyric Opera’s Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center.

To hear a taste of what you’ll experience during this lovely concert, click on the following videos featuring both Katherine Beck and/or Chris Reynolds:

Originally from the green hills of Bennington, Vermont, Katherine Beck is establishing herself as a force in the opera, concert and chamber music realms across the United States. She is a winner of the prestigious George London Foundation Award and has sung on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera as a semifinalist in the Met Opera National Council Competition as of March 2020. She made her debut at the Santa Fe Opera in the summer of 2019 as Karolka in David Alden’s award-winning staging of Jenufa. She also covered Ms. Emily D’Angelo as Dorabella in Cosi fan tutte.

NOTE: This event is in-person and virtual.
Students 18 and under are FREE with a paid adult ticket.

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

“Sophia Hayden Deserves Better”: A Play Reading by Stephanie Walker
2022-03-27 15:00 - 17:30
Barrington native and playwright Stephanie Walker brings a staged reading of her new play, “Sophia Hayden Deserves Better.” In 1891 a brilliant 23-year-old woman won an architecture contest to design the Woman’s Building for the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. What should have been the start to a flourishing career in architecture became career-ending. Throughout the two-year process of building The Woman’s Building, the architect quietly endured bullying, micromanaging, and undermining until she finally spoke up. In a time when women were defined as physically and intellectually weaker than men, her concerns were not only not heard, but she was sent to a sanitarium. Diagnosed with melancholia due to overexertion. Silenced. After the fair, her building was destroyed and she never built another building again. Her name was Sophia Hayden and she deserves better.

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.

A Conversation with Best-Selling Novelist Veronica Roth
2022-04-03 15:00 - 16:30
A wonderful opportunity to participate in an intimate conversation and Q&A with Barrington’s own Veronica Roth, the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Divergent series; the Carve the Mark duology. The Divergent series has been adapted into three major motion pictures starring Shailene Woodley. Carve the Mark and its sequel, The Fates Divide, debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. Veronica’s short story collection, “The End and Other Beginnings,” a collection of novella-length stories set in the future, was published in fall 2019.

NOTE: This event is in-person and virtual.

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

3rd Thursdays Art Night Out: Marci Oleszkiewicz: “Painting from the Heart”
2022-04-21 18:00 - 20:00
Marci Oleszkiewicz’s goal as an artist is to capture moments of life on canvas that convey beauty and wonder, joy and sorrow, love and truth. She has received Best of Show from the American Impressionist Society and an award of excellence from the Oil Painters of America and was included in Southwest Art magazine’s 21 under 31. She paints from the heart in order to speak to the hearts of those
who view her works.

To view Marci Oleszkiewicz’s work, go to www.marcioleszkiewicz.com.

NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available.
Each 3rd Thursday features a local artist exhibition with works for sale and a cash bar. The event is FREE but registration is encouraged.

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

“The Future of Education: Lessons Learned from a Global Pandemic” with District 220 Superintendent Dr. Robert Hunt
2022-04-28 19:30 - 20:30
Two years ago COVID-19 upended life as we know it, exposing the strengths and weaknesses of every industry, including education. In this presentation, District 220’s Dr. Robert Hunt discusses the pandemic’s impact on the classroom and the lessons learned that will drive opportunities for students moving forward.
Dr. Hunt brings significant experience and leadership in education, most recently as the Superintendent of Schools for Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, where he served as the district’s leader for nine years. In October 2020 Dr. Hunt was named “Ohio Superintendent of the Year” by the AASA (American Association of School Administrators).
Prior to serving as Superintendent of Schools of Chagrin Falls Schools, Dr. Hunt served for one year as Superintendent of Schools for the Streetsboro City School District in Ohio. Previously, he served Chagrin Falls Schools in a variety of roles including high school assistant principal, high school principal and assistant superintendent. His career began as a middle school English teacher and athletic director, then eventually assistant principal at the Kenston Local School District in Ohio.
Dr. Hunt lives with his family in Barrington. His wife Shannon is an English teacher in another area school district. Their two youngest children attend Grove Avenue Elementary. They also have a son who is finishing up his senior year of high school in Ohio and a daughter who attends the University of Dayton.

NOTE: This event is in-person and virtual
Students 18 and under FREE with paid adult ticket

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

Jazz All-Stars with Saxophonist Victor Goines
2022-04-30 19:30 - 21:00
Highly acclaimed jazz saxophonist Victor Goines assembles an all-star cast of jazz professionals as well as outstanding students from surrounding high schools to present a high-energy evening of jazz at Barrington’s White House. Professor Goines is the Director of Jazz Studies at Northwestern University and a member of the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and the Wynton Marsalis Septet. The group will assemble for an afternoon of practice and coaching, then light up the ballroom at Barrington’s White House in the evening.

Victor Goines is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. He tours throughout the world and has recorded more than 20 albums. A gifted composer, Goines has more than 50 original works to his credit. He has recorded and/or performed with many noted jazz and popular artists including Ahmad Jamal, Ruth Brown, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, Dizzy Gillespie, Lenny Kravitz, Branford Marsalis, Ellis Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, Willie Nelson, Marcus Roberts, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and a host of others.
NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available.
Students Free with Paid Adult Ticket

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

An Afternoon Tea with Bertha Honoré Palmer, Presented by Leslie Goddard
2022-05-04 13:00 - 14:30
Over 100 years ago, John and Julia Robertson made Barrington’s White House their home. This historic tea event brings back the tradition of Julia Robertson’s Women’s Thursday Club and features honored “guest” Bertha Honoré Palmer. In this historical portrayal, set in 1893, Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., portrays the Chicago socialite and pace-setting arts patron. Although best remembered today as the wife of real estate magnate Potter Palmer, Mrs. Palmer made her own contributions to Chicago history. Learn how she helped recoup her husband’s losses after the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, how she began collecting Impressionist art, and how she served as hostess to the world at the World’s Columbian Exposition. Gerri of High Tea with Gerri will give an introduction to the history and art of drinking tea. The afternoon tea includes a special blend of Earl Grey Breakfast tea, savories, finger sandwiches, scones, and petit fours served by Gerri’s staff using vintage teacups and plates.
Through its inspiration of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Barrington residents John and Julia E. Robertson built their modified foursquare home in 1898 in the Classical Revival style. It quickly became the social center of the village. For the next 20 years, Julia gathered people in her home on Thursday afternoons for discussions of the times.
Following the tradition she established, her home, the Barrington White House, currently on the National Register of Historic Places and the cultural and community center of the Village of Barrington, is reviving Julia’s Women’s Thursday Club by instituting an “An Afternoon Tea with Bertha Palmer”.

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.

CANCELLED - Northwestern University President Morton Schapiro: “Surprising Facts about Higher Education”
2022-05-15 15:00 - 17:00
Due to unforeseen circumstances, “Surprising Facts about Higher Education” presented by Northwestern’s Morton Schapiro is canceled for Sunday, May 15. At this time, the presentation will not be rescheduled.
American higher education today is a source of both pride and controversy, and seemingly everyone has a unique vantage point on how it should be organized and funded. Many debate whether a college degree should be essential for all citizens, whether its returns on investment are sufficient, and whether American colleges and universities can continue to thrive in the coming years. Morton Schapiro, president of Northwestern and a top expert on the economics of higher education, offers some surprising and encouraging insights and perspectives.
Morton Schapiro is among the nation’s leading authorities on the economics of higher education, with particular emphasis on college financing and affordability and on trends in educational costs and student aid. Our intimate ballroom is a wonderful place to hear this renowned professor discuss his perspectives on the humanities and economics. Enjoy a pre-lecture reception and meet-and-greet at 3:00 p.m. with President Schapiro and other Northwestern alumni, with the program to follow at 3:30 p.m.
This educational event is provided to the community free of charge. Please consider supporting future programming at Barrington’s White House by donating.

NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available.

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

3rd Thursdays Art Night Out: Photographer Al Buschauer: “A Passionate Life in Photography”
2022-05-19 18:00 - 20:00
Artist and portrait photographer Al Buschauer has worked in Barrington for the past 33 years. In this exhibit, you will experience an array of work from travels to Africa to local images of stunning portraits and landscapes. In addition to portrait photography, Buschauer utilizes the unique and dramatic digital photography process of “Light Painting,” where subjects are photographed in the dark using various LED flashlights and modifiers. Every section of the subject is photographed separately. Then, in post-production, all the parts are layered and blended together using Photoshop.

To view Al Buschauer’s work, go to www.buschauerportraits.com.

NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available.
Each 3rd Thursday features a local artist exhibition with works for sale and a cash bar. The event is FREE but registration is encouraged.

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

Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner, Classical Piano
2022-05-22 15:00 - 16:30
Back in-person following a 2020 Covid cancellation!
After a mesmerizing concert at Barrington’s White House in 2019, the “poetic and electrifying” sounds of this young virtuoso pianist will fill our intimate venue once more. A Gilmore Young Artist award winner, Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner has performed at the White House and the Kennedy Center, as well as in a multitude of international venues. For this program, Sanchez-Werner will present the brilliant virtuosity of Rachmaninoff’s stunning B-flat Minor Sonata as well as the sensuous poeticism of Schumann’s Humoreske. He’ll also include several fun-filled Preludes from the American Songbook by Gershwin (with whom he shares a birthday). You’ll revel in his playing, which has been described as “balancing earthly aggression against elegant refinement.”

NOTE: This event is in-person and virtual.
Students Free with Paid Adult Ticket

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

The Bright Side of Bluegrass & Ice Cream Social
2022-05-28 18:30 - 20:30
Kick off summer with fun for the whole family! Enjoy ice cream courtesy of BACOA, then a toe tapping live bluegrass set with the Sunnyside Up Bluegrass Band in our ballroom following the Barrington Art Festival. Featuring some of Chicago’s finest acoustic string band players, the Sunnyside Up band has a long history of combining different styles to create new ideas, from straight-ahead bluegrass to instrumentals, two steps and the occasional pop cover. It will be a delightful evening you won’t soon forget! Includes ice cream social beginning at 6:30 p.m.

NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available. Includes an ice cream social beginning at 6:30 p.m.

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