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June 2020
Singer-Songwriter Pat McKillen Live Online
Thank you to everyone who has registered for tonight's Virtual Arts and Culture event with Pat McKillen LIVE at Barrington's White House. Due…
Find out more »Courageous Conversations: Practicing Courage
Join us for the final (virtual!) session of A Year of Courageous Conversations, where we share learnings, pledges & commitments for fostering…
Find out more »A Jazz Pizazz Sampler with Vocalist Kim Albrecht Online
Ready for some “pizazz?" Mark your calendars for tomorrow's Jazz Pizazz Sampler – live streamed from Barrington’s White House. Featured hits will include:…
Find out more »Geneva Barbershop Quartet Online
The Geneva Barbershop Quartet is known for its remarkable barbershop blend and toe-tapping songs. They’ll be singing old-time favorites and recognizable tunes…
Find out more »July 2020
4th of July Presentation: 11 am, 4 pm, and 7 pm
Join us on July 4th at 11 am, 4 pm, and 7 pm for our hour-and-a-half Independence Day presentation! Click here to…
Find out more »August 2020
Cook Along With Me – Vegetable Phyllo Purse
Streaming live at 1:00pm and 7:00pm Join us virtually for Barrington’s White House inaugural “Cook Along With Me” series, which kicks off…
Find out more »Jazz Cabaret Series
Now’s your chance to watch local jazz enthusiasts perform in an “open mic” setting! The premiere of this series is Thursday, August…
Find out more »Poetry Reading
The Barrington Cultural Commission is sponsoring a Poetry Reading, a program of 10 poems by local poets, aired from Barrington’s White House…
Find out more »September 2020
Courageous Conversations: Standing in Another’s Shoes
We hear a lot that we are divided. But might we be disconnected? How do we bear witness to stories and lived…
Find out more »2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series
Join us each 2nd Thursday as local jazz enthusiasts perform in an “open mic” setting during our new Jazz Cabaret series. Brought…
Find out more »The Lincoln Trio – Featuring the World Premiere of “Dash” by Composer Jennifer Higdon
Back by popular demand! This world-renowned classical trio presents the world premiere of “Dash” by composer Jennifer Higdon, as well as Beethoven’s…
Find out more »“Artists You Should Know” from the Barrington Area Artists Association
3rd Thursdays Virtual Art Night Out Series The Barrington Area Artists Association presents three outstanding artists you should know during this…
Find out more »“Paint the Town Barrington” 4th Annual Plein Air Event
The Barrington Cultural Commission presents the 4th annual “Paint the Town Barrington” Plein Air outdoor painting event. Enjoy artists from throughout Chicagoland…
Find out more »Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Prairie Life and Connection to Illinois
Barrington’s own Patty Dowd Schmitz along with historic figure actress Laura Keyes and fiddler Mary Pat Kleven present music, costumes, and stories…
Find out more »The Environment and COVID-19: A Panel Discussion
The Fox River Valley Hound Heritage Foundation in association with Barrington’s White House will present a panel discussion on the impact of…
Find out more »October 2020
Scott Stantis: Editorial Cartoonist
Renowned Chicago Tribune editorial cartoonist will present many of his past editorial and political cartoons and discuss the upcoming 2020 election. Scott…
Find out more »2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series
Join us each 2nd Thursday as local jazz enthusiasts perform in an “open mic” setting during our new Jazz Cabaret series. Brought…
Find out more »Courageous Conversations: Parenting for Inclusion
How do we become racially & culturally conscious families? How can we best use our intergenerational voices to support inclusion and equity…
Find out more »Oil Painters of America Artists
3rd Thursdays Virtual Art Night Out Series Konrad F. Hack received his B.F.A. degree from the Art Institute of Chicago and University…
Find out more »“Cinderella” Musical Theatre Program for Children
Cinderella is a fun children’s musical adaptation of the classic tale with catchy tunes and comic twists. Adapted by Eileen Mitchell and…
Find out more »November 2020
Spoon River Dancers Present “Lost in Silence”
The dancers of the Midwest Dance Collective bring to life “Lost in Silence,” a multi-layered presentation of Edgar Lee Masters’ Spoon River…
Find out more »Courageous Conversations: Becoming America
We just had a presidential election. How do we reimagine our social contract and civic trust? Join us for our monthly (virtual!)…
Find out more »2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series
Join us each 2nd Thursday as local jazz enthusiasts perform in an “open mic” setting during our new Jazz Cabaret series. Brought…
Find out more »American Songbook Piano Recital with Richard Glazier
Filmed in California exclusively for Barrington’s White House, join pianist and cultural historian Richard Glazier as he weaves together interviews, piano performances,…
Find out more »Michael Ireland: “Then, Now & When”
3rd Thursdays Virtual Art Night Out Series Watercolorist Michael Ireland has participated in the creative process for over 50 years, beginning with…
Find out more »December 2020
“Pillow Fight” Theatre Reading for All Ages
The Encore Players present a virtual Zoom "table reading" of the first act of Pillow Fight by Eileen Mitchell, directed by Julie…
Find out more »A Renaissance Christmas Concert with the Bella Voce
Get into the Christmas spirit with a delightful concert of traditional Christmas carols and Renaissance Christmas works by the esteemed Bella Voce…
Find out more »Courageous Conversations: Healing Our Communities
This has been a time of great change, trauma and truth-telling, illuminating fractures in our civic life that require healing and repair.…
Find out more »January 2021
Meet the Real Mae West – Afternoon Show
“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” Depression-era vaudeville and Broadway star Mae West shattered box…
Find out more »Meet the Real Mae West – Evening Show
“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” Depression-era vaudeville and Broadway star Mae West shattered box…
Find out more »Becoming Courageous
Join Courageous Conversations hosts Dr. Rev. Zina Jacque & Jessica Green for a virtual gathering to meditate on the moment, celebrate our collective power,…
Find out more »4th Annual Barrington Town-Warming
What Now? Looking Ahead to the Post-Pandemic World The Barrington Cultural Commission is pleased to announce its keynote speakers and panelists for…
Find out more »Former Cubs Announcer Len Kasper
Join us as Len Kasper, who has just begun his new post with the Chicago White Sox, regales our audience with tales from his…
Find out more »February 2021
Cubs Hall of Fame Pitcher Fergie Jenkins
Barrington’s White House is pleased to feature a presentation by legendary Chicago Cubs pitcher and Cy Young Award winner Fergie Jenkins. This…
Find out more »“Remembering Route 66” with Leslie Goddard – Afternoon Show
Route 66: The name evokes images of gas stations, mom-and-pop motels, quirky attractions, and adventure on the open road. In this nostalgia-packed…
Find out more »“Remembering Route 66” with Leslie Goddard – Evening Show
Route 66: The name evokes images of gas stations, mom-and-pop motels, quirky attractions, and adventure on the open road. In this nostalgia-packed…
Find out more »Courageous Conversations: Love, Anger & Apology
Whether intended or not, our nation is wounded. How do we acknowledge, apologize and repair, both personally & collectively? Join hosts Rev.…
Find out more »2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series POSTPONED
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MAY 13th Live streamed from Barrington’s White House, watch local jazz enthusiasts perform in an…
Find out more »Virtual Bridal Open House
Recently engaged? Congratulations! Getting married is the celebration of your love story, and even during these uncertain times, we don’t think your…
Find out more »“How Ike Led” with Susan Eisenhower
Celebrate President’s Day by learning about the principles behind former U.S. President and General Dwight David “Ike” Eisenhower’s biggest decisions. Diane Bergan…
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