Barrington’s White House is now offering our Virtual Arts and Culture Series!
See the event list below.
If you have questions, please contact Barrington’s White House at 224.512.4066 or clibit@barrington-il.gov.
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December 2019
“The Song is You” – Ron Hawking Frank Sinatra Tribute – Night 2
Sold Out! please join the wait list! Winner of Chicago Cabaret Professionals Windy City Award, Ron Hawking delivers a special 104th birthday…
Find out more »Courageous Conversations: The Art of Listening
Active listening with less judgment and more curiosity, humility and empathy is a skill that takes training and practice. Journalists, therapists and…
Find out more »English Madrigal Concert
The award-winning BHS Madrigal ensemble will perform a variety of Medieval and holiday tunes in a Renaissance-themed event, complete with elaborate costuming.…
Find out more »Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday After-Hours Mixer of the Month
Tuesday, December 17, 5:00 ~ 7:00 p.m. FREE, Appetizers from Wild Asparagus and Cash Bar, Live Music Enjoy the festive ambience…
Find out more »Barrington’s White House Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long
No singing experience required! Bring the entire family and sing along with your favorite traditional carols. It’s a fun and interactive afternoon…
Find out more »January 2020
Courageous Conversations: Dr. Robin DiAngelo
Guided by national expert and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Robin DiAngelo, let’s learn about the way race and class shape…
Find out more »Barrington Town Warming
Join us for the 3rd Annual Barrington Town-Warming – a re-creation of the robust discussions held in Barrington during the Depression era.…
Find out more »A Conversation with Chicago Bears Legend Gary Fencik
Just in time for the Super Bowl, get ready to relive the 1985 Bears run for glory with Barrington High School graduate…
Find out more »February 2020
Courageous Conversations: Confronting Prejudice
How should we respond to discrimination when we encounter it? How do we respectfully correct misinformation or stereotypes we may hear at…
Find out more »“The Song is You” – Ron Hawking Frank Sinatra Tribute and Valentine’s Day Concert
Did you miss Ron's holiday shows? Now's your chance to see him live with your sweetheart on Valentine's Day! By popular demand...Ron Hawking returns…
Find out more »Pat McKillen in Concert
Back for one night only! Barrington’s wildly popular singer-songwriter Pat McKillen returns to the White House, where he’ll showcase his distinct blend…
Find out more »Dr. Keith Fargo, The Alzheimer’s Association
“The Latest Clinical Trial Results and Future Treatment for Alzheimer’s” Presented in partnership with Barrington Area Council on Aging (BACOA). Program Benefactor:…
Find out more »Bridal Open House and Barrington Bridal Tour Throughout the Village
Join us at Barrington's White House Bridal Open House and Barrington Bridal Tour throughout the Village of Barrington.
Find out more »March 2020
“Beer and Bread: Eating and Drinking in Ancient Babylonia”
Would it surprise you to know that beer and bread were the staples of the Babylonian diet? Or that eating a locust…
Find out more »“Daily Life in Pharaonic and Graeco-Roman Egypt”
Did you know that under ancient Egyptian law, women had the same rights as men? Or that married couples could divorce? Brian…
Find out more »Courageous Conversations: Challenging Separation
The demographic maps are clear: we sort ourselves geographically and socially based on race & class. Where we live and spend our…
Find out more »Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner Classical Piano
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED Back by popular demand! After a mesmerizing concert at Barrington’s White House in 2019, the “poetic and…
Find out more »3rd Thursdays Art Night Out Double Vision: Pastel Landscapes by Kathleen Newman and Julie Skoda
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED To kick off our spring 3rd Thursday series, we present an exhibition of pastels exploring the language…
Find out more »April 2020
The Gryphon Trio Violin, Cello, Piano
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED Forget everything you thought you knew about traditional chamber music! With an appetite for discovery and creative…
Find out more »Courageous Conversations: Fostering Belonging
How can we reduce polarization, resolve conflict, and ensure everyone’s story is heard and valued? Let’s talk about bridge-building and peacemaking to…
Find out more »3rd Thursdays Art Night Out Expressions In Oils: The Collections of Frankie Johnson
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED Artist Frankie Johnson explores the dynamics of light and color in oils, using a variety of subjects…
Find out more »Duo YUMENO A Fusion of Japanese Classical and Western Music
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED The dynamic, New York-based duo of Yoko Reikano Kimura and Hikaru Tamaki creates a fusion of sound…
Find out more »May 2020
Steve Puttrich Live Online: A Plein Air Painting Demonstration
Join visual artist and Barrington’s White House favorite Steve Puttrich live from his home studio via Zoom, where he will give a…
Find out more »Courageous Conversations: Paying it Forward
How does our spending and giving align with our values? How can we be more conscientious consumers and investors? How can we…
Find out more »Barb Rydz Ross Online: Inside the Artist’s Studio
Join visual artist Barb Rydz Ross for “Inside the Artist’s Studio,” where she will take a closer look at abstract art and…
Find out more »Judy Skulborstad Online: Inside the Artist’s Studio
Join visual artist Judy Skulborstad for “Inside the Artist’s Studio,” a behind-the-scenes look at a visual artist’s workspace, motivations, inspirations and process.…
Find out more »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…
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