A Tribute to Pulitzer Prize-Winning Composer Bernard Rands
2024-03-10 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
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 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
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.

A City-Inspired Jazz Brunch
2024-03-17 11:00 - 13:30 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Enjoy a scrumptious brunch while you listen to jazz standards at our second annual, City-Inspired Jazz Brunch.
Celebrate the luck ‘o the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day with our second City-Inspired Jazz Brunch. Jazz standards come to life while you enjoy a scrumptious buffet brunch and revel in the inspired playing of Chicago-based jazz musicians Cheryl Wilson (vocals), Scott Mertens (piano), and Roger Reupert (trumpet). You’ll enjoy tasty treats such as French toast, breakfast charcuterie board, Irish temptations, and your favorite drinks including Bloody Marys and mimosas. No need to travel to the city for great music when our intimate ballroom is the perfect place to listen to the toe-tapping tunes of our jazz eras. Tickets for students 18 and under are discounted to $45.
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.

Third Thursdays Art Night Out: Jerell Meyer and Fred Moss
2024-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Join us for Third Thursdays Art Night Out featuring portraiture by Jerell Meyer and landscape oils by Fred Moss
Artist Jerell Meyer presents “Faces of Eve’ (and a few Adams): The Commonality of Mankind.” Through her portraiture, Meyer asks, “Do you have the mind and heart of an explorer, a ballerina, a gypsy? Or the soul of a music composer, Bathsheba, Lotherio, a Venus?” We all have the same human emotions in common no matter what role we play in life, and attendees may just see themselves among Meyer’s portrait faces. Fred Moss’ rich landscape oils depict cityscapes and natural locations inspired by his travels to Italy, the native country of his grandparents, where he studied at the Florence Academy of Art. He has also served as an artist in residence at Crater Lake National Park, and his travels to America’s sweeping national parks have inspired many plein air paintings in the exhibit. Go to jerellmeyer.com and fredmoss.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.

Dann & Raymond’s Movie Club Presents “An Afternoon of Alfred Hitchcock”
2024-04-07 15:00 - 16:30 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Join film critics Dann Gire and Raymond Benson as they explore and discuss the classic films of Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock is one of the most revered names in cinema history. Join film critics Dann Gire and Raymond Benson as they explore and discuss the classic films of Alfred Hitchcock. This dynamic, Chicago-based duo are the founders of Dann & Raymond’s Movie Club, a cinema history program where the pair presents talks on various cinematic topics through film clips, lively discussions, jokes, trivia, and audience participation. Dann Gire is the film critic of Chicago’s Daily Herald, founding director and president of the Chicago Film Critics Association, and film courses instructor at Loyola University. Raymond Benson is a novelist, author of more than books (including 9 James Bond novels and novelizations), film historian, Cinema Retro magazine contributor, and former film history instructor at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. The pair will discuss the Master of Suspense’s greatest works, including “The 39 Steps,” “The Lady Vanishes,” “Rebecca,” “Notorious,” “Rear Window,” “Psycho,” and 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: Exploring Spring Food and Beverage Trends with Region Kitchen & Bar
2024-04-09 11:30 - 12:30 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Join Chef Dave Perlick of Region Kitchen & Bar and Currant Catering for an engaging session on spring food and beverage trends.
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 latest in spring culinary trends with Chef Dave Perlick, the creative force behind Barrington’s Region Kitchen & Bar. In this session, Dave will share his expertise on seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking techniques that define spring cuisine. He’ll also introduce concepts from his latest venture, Currant Catering, offering insights into versatile, trendsetting culinary ideas
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 Fine Arts Historical Celebration
2024-04-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Celebrate 50 Years of Fine Arts in Barrington 220
As part of Barrington 220’s #unifiedfor50 theme this school year, we are hosting a Secondary Fine Arts Historical Celebration. This event will feature historical artifacts showcasing how the arts in Barrington’s schools have a long tradition of excellence and community outreach. We will celebrate the rich tradition of arts through musical performances, art displays and a panel discussion of present and past influencers in the arts.
First Floor Activities
5:00pm – 7:00pm – Historical displays from the BHS alumni association and Fine Arts department including work of BWH alumni and retired teachers.
5:00pm – 5:30pm – Station Middle School Quartet

Ballroom Activities
5:30pm Station String Quartet
5:45pm Premium Blend A Cappella, BHS
6:00pm Panel Discussion of Arts influencers, John Anderson, Nancy Creswell, Paul Cuisimano, Jeffrey Donesotes, Dave Engle, Kerry Frank, Kerth Judd, Abby Pajokowsky, Mary Beth Polizzi, Alex Stevenson, and Mike Tantoco
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.

Travel Tales & Misadventures: An Evening of Storytelling
2024-04-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Celebrated professional storyteller Megan Wells again headlines our popular storytelling evening with a program titled Travel Tales & Misadventures
Megan and selected local storytellers, Dominic Green, Laurie Haas, Mick Hayes, Dee Heffernan, & Steph Nielsen, will entertain us with personal tales of travel which didn’t always turn out as planned. Enjoy a final tale from our special guest storyteller, Kelly Campos, to round out this fun evening for all travel lovers!
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.

An Afternoon of Romantic Chamber Music with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra
2024-04-14 15:00 - 16:30 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Join members of the award-winning Elgin Symphony Orchestra and guest pianist Daniel Baer, for an afternoon of romantic chamber music
Join members of the award-winning Elgin Symphony Orchestra and guest pianist Daniel Baer for an afternoon of romantic chamber music by Brahms and Schumann. The Elgin Symphony Orchestra chamber musicians are renowned for their gorgeous tone and blend, bringing joyful sounds to our intimate ballroom setting at Barrington’s White House. Pianist Daniel Baer has been a member of the Music Institute of Chicago’s piano faculty since September 2017. He earned his Doctor of Musical Arts and Bachelor of Music degrees from the Eastman School of Music and his Master of Music degree from The Juilliard School. He has performed across the United States and Europe, including in solo and collaborative recitals at the International Bergen Arts Festival, the Grieg Society of Oslo, Avery Fischer Hall, Kilbourn Hall, Nichols Hall, and Steinway Hall.
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.

Third Thursdays Art Night Out: Karen Sako
2024-04-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Enjoy a wonderful night out enjoying the oil paintings of artist Karen Sako
“Nature’s Abstractions: A Colorful Journey through Oil and Cold Wax”
Karen Sako’s oil paintings fuse traditional art principles inspired by her career as a graphic designer with extraordinary techniques and materials. She examines the elusive quality of light and the complexity of nature, with soulful marks and energetic colors that create an emotional connection to the light and form. Go to www.sakostudios.com/shop-art
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:Growing Your Own Culinary and Medicinal Herb Garden with Smart Farm
2024-05-02 11:30 - 12:30 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Learn how to grow and use culinary and medicinal herbs with Advocate Good Shepherd Smart Farm
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 engaging session, led by experts from Smart Farm of Barrington, covers the basics of starting your own herb garden, both indoors and outdoors. Discover practical tips on cultivating a variety of herbs, and learn how to utilize them in your kitchen and for their health benefits. Ideal for gardening enthusiasts at any level, this workshop will provide valuable insights into sustainable gardening practices​
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.

Afternoon Tea with Chicago Pioneer Juliette Kinzie
2024-05-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Enjoy a delightful tea followed by an engaging presentation from Betsey Means
Performer Betsey Means of WomenLore will portray Juliette Kinzie, a well born and well bred New England girl who met the famous fur trader John H. Kinzie at her grandparents’ home in Boston. He asked her to be his wife and to share with him the great adventure of life in the wilderness, which brought them to the Chicago frontier. Gerri of High Tea with Gerri will give an introduction to the history and art of drinking tea. The menu includes the traditional Afternoon and High Tea Favorites; Earl Grey breakfast tea, savories, finger sandwiches, scones, and petit fours. Come dressed in your finest fascinator and enjoy!

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.

An Evening of Improv with Chicago’s Second City
2024-05-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Experience the iconic Second City improv troupe in the intimate setting of Barrington’s White House
A wonderful opportunity to experience improvised comedy from the best performers in Chicago in the intimate setting of Barrington’s White House. You’ll laugh until your sides ache as you watch audience suggestions turn into hilarious scenes that will leave you wanting more! The iconic Second City Theater is responsible for launching the careers of stars like Chris Farley, Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Keegan-Michael Key, and more. Join the fun and experience the renowned Second City right in your own backyard.
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.

Third Thursdays Art Night Out: Barbara Benstein: “My Favorite Things”
2024-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Enjoy a wonderful night out viewing the extraordinary works of oil painter Barbara Benstein
Versatile artist Barb Benstein paints a wide variety of subject matter in pastel and oil, from sunsets, seascapes, and animals to her favorite, horses. After working as a graphic artist for 10 years, she began painting full-time in 1993. In 2008 she began teaching art children at the Mainstreet Art Center in Lake Zurich, and she also teaches workshops at her studio. She often creates commissioned works and, as a horse owner herself, she understands the emotional connection that people have with their pets; she loves being able to create a work that has so much meaning for its owner.
Go to artworkbybarb.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.

A Panel Discussion: U of Chicago's Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression
2024-05-17 13:30 - 15:00 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
University of Chicago luminaries discuss the university’s commitment to free inquiry and expression and its meaning on the national stage
The fundamental but often complicated concept of free speech has taken center stage in our national dialogue in recent years. The discussions will focus on the University of Chicago’s longstanding commitment to free expression, known as the “Chicago Tradition” along with an overview of this very complicated but fundamental concept, now a “center stage” nationally prominent topic.
Tony Banout, will be interviewed by Jessica Green, from Courageous Conversations, and Dale Griffith, a University of Chicago graduate and former Barrington High School faculty member and most recently faculty at Rochelle Zell Jewish High School.
Coffee and snacks available at 1:00 pm; discussion begins at 1:30 pm
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 Night of Broadway at the Movies with William Powers and Michelle Areyzaga
2024-06-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Dynamic vocalists William Powers and Michelle Areyzaga fill our ballroom with the glorious sounds of favorite Broadway movie show tunes!

What could be better than the sounds of Broadway at the movies! On this special summer evening, perennial Barrington’s White House favorites William Powers, bass-baritone, and Michelle Areyzaga, soprano, blend their consummate vocal talents to bring to life your favorite Broadway show tunes. The evening will feature selections from singing favorite selections from such memorable composers as Richard Rogers, John Kandor, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Lerner and Lowe and more — come hear some of your best loved songs from the Golden Age of Broadway and MGM!
William Powers is a native of Chicago who was taught and mentored by George London and Norman Treigle and made his New York City Opera debut in 1972. He has created many new roles in first performances and revivals, many of them rogues and villains.
Michelle Areyzaga has been praised for her “radiant and all-encompassing soprano” (Chicago Tribune) and as a “consummate vocal actress” (Fanfare). She is held in high regard throughout the United States and abroad for her “appealing, expressive soprano” (New York Times).

Join us before the concert at 6:00 p.m. for a reception as we express our deepest gratitude to Dr. Rollin Potter for his service and invaluable contributions to our cultural and community center. It’s an opportunity to reflect on his impact, the memories we’ve shared, and the legacy he started. Whether you can come for the reception and stay for the concert, or are only able to attend the reception, let’s raise a toast to Rollin and the extraordinary mark he has left on Barrington’s White House.

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

A Conversation with Best-Selling Author Charlie Donlea
2024-06-15 11:00 - 12:30 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Enjoy coffee, pastries, and conversation with international best-selling author Charlie Donlea, presented with Barrington’s Writers Workshop

Best-selling author Charlie Donlea writes page-turning thrillers while balancing marriage, parenthood, and a full-time profession outside of the publishing industry. In this engaging presentation, he will share the story behind his stories, where his ideas come from and what he’s learned from critics, readers, and publishing insiders. His 2021 book Twenty Years Later, a New York Times Best Thriller, is currently being adapted for television. This literary series is held in collaboration with the Barrington Writers Workshop. For more information on the author, go to charliedonlea.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.

Poetry in the Park
2024-06-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Citizen’s Park, 511 North Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Bring chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets as you listen to original poetry from local residents.

Enjoy a beautiful summer evening at the Citizen’s Park Soule Amphitheater as local residents present their original works of poetry in a “Poet’s Choice” format. Bring chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets for a lovely night out in the park with inspiring poetry written by your Barrington friends and neighbors.
In the event of inclement weather this event will take place in the Jewel Tea Park Pavilion next to the amphitheater.

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.

Chicago Brass Band Quintet Celebrates the Fourth
2024-07-04 11:30 - 13:00 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Following the July 4th Parade, celebrate the red, white, and blue with patriotic favorites from the Chicago Brass Band Quintet.

Continue your celebration of the glorious Fourth after the Barrington parade by heading over to Barrington’s White House, where the Chicago Brass Band Quintet will entertain you with patriotic favorites and popular brass quintet repertory.
Formed in 2002, the Chicago Brass Band Quintet has performed throughout the Chicago area with their brass core of trumpets, French horn, trombone and tuba. It will be a rousing performance sure to get you into the spirit of the red, white, and blue!
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.

Classical Connections: An Evening of Musical Treasures
2024-07-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Enjoy an evening of familiar classical music with vocalists Kimberly Albrecht, Susan Dennis, and Oscar Menoyo, benefitting Barrington Children’s Charities

If you think you don’t know classical music, think again! Many of the classical and operatic selections presented during this fabulous evening of vocal music showcase familiar strains from pop culture. The performance features the vocal talents of sopranos Kimberly Albrecht and Susan Dennis as well as tenor Oscar Menoyo, all accompanied by the versatile Jennifer McCabe.
Selections will include the popular “Lakme Duet,” “The Prayer,” and “Time to Say Goodbye,” as well as tunes from “Phantom of the Opera” and “Les Miserables.” Guests are encouraged to bring a canned good for the Barrington High School and Barrington Station Middle School food pantries.

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.

Plein Air Painting Demonstration with Steve Puttrich
2024-08-01 16:00 | Cook & Station Streets, 100 East Station Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Learn more about plein air painting – the art of painting outdoors – with artist Steve Puttrich.

Have you ever wondered what “painting en plein air” means? The term is loosely translated as “painting in the out of doors” and originated in Britain in the early 1800s, then became popular in the late 19th century Europe with the Impressionists. Artist Steve Puttrich, who has previously showcased his work at Barrington’s White House, will give an engaging and instructive demonstration of plein air painting on a late-summer afternoon in Barrington. Join Steve at the corner of Cook & Station Streets.
PLUS, this will be your last chance to sign up at discounted price for participation in 2024’s Paint the Town Barrington! Plein Air event, with the discounted price of only $25
See his work at steveputtrich.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.

Rachel Barton Pine & Sylvia Pine: A Violin Virtuoso Family Performance with Matthew Hagle
2024-09-15 15:00 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine returns to Barrington’s White House with daughter Sylvia Pine and pianist Matthew Hagle.
Renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine, celebrated for her extraordinary ability to connect with audiences and her dazzling technique, returns to Barrington’s White House. This special performance features her talented daughter, Sylvia Pine, and esteemed pianist Matthew Hagle.
The program includes Schubert’s Sonatina No. 3 in G Minor, Jessie Montgomery’s “Musings for Two Violins,” W.L. Dawson’s Sonata in A Major, Brahms’ Sonata No. 5 in E-flat major, and Sarasate’s lively “Navarra for Two Violins.” Together, the Pine duo and Hagle will captivate with their passionate interpretations and exceptional artistry, making for an unforgettable evening of classical and contemporary music.
Champagne reception begins at 2:30 p.m. Full appetizer reception with an open bar follows the concert, providing an opportunity for our audience to meet the new Director of Cultural Affairs, Dr. Brian Coyle.
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.

Third Thursdays Art Night Out: Esther Park
2024-09-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Experience Esther Park’s vibrant paintings that express hope, happiness, and healing amidst her battle with cancer.
Join us for Third Thursdays Art Night Out with artist Hyun Esther Park presenting an exhibition titled “Emotional Healing Through Painting.” Esther, a self-taught oil painter, has created a prolific body of work over the past four years. Her paintings’ incredible detail transports viewers to the parks, ponds, and trees she captures on canvas. Esther’s vision of painting during her battle with stage 4 breast cancer chemotherapy has brought her emotional healing and comfort. Inspired by her three beautiful daughters, loving husband, five dogs, and spiritual connection with the Lord, she now prepares to share her work with others facing physical hardships, hoping to encourage and inspire them.
View more art from Esther Park on her website at www.heparkart.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.

Lunch & Learn: A Local Story: Frantonio’s Italian Cafe & Catering
2024-09-26 11:30 - 13:00 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Discover Frantonio’s Italian Cafe & Catering’s journey from Italy to Barrington, serving authentic Italian cuisine since 1993.
Join us for the next installment of Barrington’s White House “Lunch & Learn” series featuring Franco and Patti Bruno, the founders of Frantonio’s Italian Cafe & Catering. Since 1993, Frantonio’s has been a cherished culinary destination in Barrington, offering authentic Italian cuisine crafted with care and tradition. Franco Bruno, who began cooking in Calabria, Italy, brings his expertise in homemade Italian delicacies, including fresh mozzarella, Italian sausage, and a variety of sauces. During this event, they will share their journey, discuss their new location in Barrington Commons, and introduce their latest offerings.
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: ALS & The Chicago River Swim with Doug McConnell
2024-10-02 11:30 - 13:00 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Doug McConnell discusses the Chicago River Swim and his organization, A Long Swim.
Join us for the next installment of Barrington’s White House “Lunch & Learn” series featuring Doug McConnell, co-founder of the Barrington-born nonprofit A Long Swim. A Long Swim hosts open water swims for collaborative ALS research at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Doug will discuss the most recent event hosted by A Long Swim: The Chicago River Swim on Sunday, September 22. Learn about the challenges and triumphs of this unique event, as well as the mission and impact of A Long Swim.
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.

Plein Air Awards, Reception, and Art Sale
2024-10-05 14:00 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Local artists will paint “Plein Air” in Barrington from September 27 to October 5, 2024. Meet the artists for awards, a reception, and a public art sale.
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 September 27 – October 5, 2024. 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 5 for awards and reception.
Public art sale is October 5. Sponsored by the Barrington Cultural Commission.
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.

Horrified: An Evening of Scary, Embarrassing or Awkward Storytelling
2024-10-11 19:30 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Join us for a night of spooky storytelling with professional and local storytellers at Barrington’s White House. Presented by The Barrington Cultural Commission
Back by popular demand, spooky storytelling returns to Barrington’s White House this Halloween season with the theme “Horrified.” Celebrated professional storyteller Megan Wells will headline the show and will be joined by selected local talent. Each storyteller will share personal and spine-chilling tales, guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.

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.

Third Thursdays Art Night Out: Pooja Chatterji
2024-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Explore Pooja Chatterji’s vibrant, travel-inspired paintings that tell unique stories through color.
Experience the vibrant, travel-inspired art of Pooja Chatterji at Third Thursdays Art Night Out. “Colorful Dreams” is the theme for the fabulous art of Pooja Chatterji. She is a passionate artist who rediscovered her love for painting after completing a PhD, a teaching career in economics, and a busy life with her family of two sons and a wonderful husband. They have enjoyed many chances to travel together and see our vibrant world, while instilling the importance of pursuing what you love. Pooja enjoys exploring new techniques, and has crafted a unique style with oil paints, vibrant color, and motion. She experiments with brushes, palette knives, and more. Pooja is on an artistic journey, broadening her artistic horizons through classes at Mainstreet Art Center in Lake Zurich, and workshops around the country. Her continuous exploration of styles ensures the excitement of discovery. Come enjoy her creations from small to significantly large paintings.
View more art from Pooja Chatterji on her website at www.poojaspaintbrush.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.

Modern in the Middle: Chicago Houses, 1929-1975
2024-10-18 11:30 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Michelangelo Sabatino and Susan Benjamin discuss the impact of Chicago and its suburbs on modern single-family house design from 1929-1975.
Illinois Institute of Technology professor and architectural historian, Michelangelo Sabatino and fellow architectural historian Susan Benjamin, present a book talk on their collaboration “Modern in the Middle: Chicago Houses 1929-1975.” The co-authors will explore the significant yet often overlooked influence of Chicago and its suburbs on the development of modern single-family houses during the mid-twentieth century. Their individual and collective backgrounds promise an engaging and insightful discussion on the architectural, social, and economic history of the Chicago area. The Barrington area is a nexus of these homes including designs from noteworthy architects Frank Lloyd Wright, Keck & Keck, Ed Dart, and Harry Weese. Dart and Weese both lived in Barrington and were prolific designers.
This event is paired with a tour of mid-century modern homes, the “Mid Mod Barrington” tour, and a fundraiser held by the Barrington Area Council on Aging. This tour will be held on Saturday, October 19th and tickets can be purchased here.
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.

Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit & Friends Puppet Show
2024-10-19 11:00 | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Beloved Beatrix Potter stories come to life in the charming puppet show with live music.
Join us for a mesmerizing puppet show bringing to life four beloved Beatrix Potter stories: Peter Rabbit, Tom Kitten, Jeremy Fisher, and the Tailor of Gloucester. This enchanting production features Potter’s original text, live music played on various instruments, and dynamic sets filled with surprising images. With gentle interactive moments, young audience members are invited to join the adventure and explore the big emotions of these iconic animal characters.
A popular favorite at Chicago Children’s Theatre, this lovingly crafted show is now on its first national tour, promising to delight children and families alike.
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.
