Harper College President Dr. Avis Proctor
Dr. Avis Proctor, President of William Rainey Harper College, will provide insights on the state of higher education today. Dr. Proctor has ...
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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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Rachel Barton Pine, Violin
Renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine returns to Barrington’s White House in 2021! In both art and life, violinist Rachel Barton Pine has ...
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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series
Live streamed from Barrington’s White House, watch local jazz enthusiasts perform in an “open mic” setting during our popular 2nd Thursdays Jazz ...
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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 ...
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Chris Walz Bluegrass Players
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesChris Walz and his acclaimed Bluegrass Players from the Old Town School of Folk Music perform on the White House Front Porch ...
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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 ...
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Geneva Barbershop Quartet
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesWe invite you to join us on the front lawn for the Geneva Barbershop Quartet as this energetic group performs its old-time ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Courageous Conversations: Seeing No Stranger: Diversity Over Division
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesAs we mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and look ahead to a multicultural future, what are we learning about American diversity ...
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The American String Quartet Commemorates the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesThe New York-based and internationally acclaimed American String Quartet returns to Barrington’s White House to mark the 20th anniversary of September 11th ...
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3rd Thursdays Art Night Out: “Nature Revealed” with Jackie Smith
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesOil painter Jackie Kerr Smith, who presents “Nature Revealed,” has been painting portraits, still lifes and landscapes in oil for over 25 ...
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William Florian Presents “Those Were the Days: The Spirit and Songs of the ‘60s and ‘70s”
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesThrough song, stories, and humor, William Florian presents "Those Were the Days," an upbeat journey of America's greatest folk and pop songs ...
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The Shedd Aquarium: Authoring Chicago’s Water Story
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesMaking an Impact on Lake Michigan and the Chicago River with President and CEO Dr. Bridget C. Coughlin Join Dr. Bridget C. ...
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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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“Paint the Town Barrington” 5th Annual Plein Air Artists’ Reception
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesJust as the artists of Paris have done for hundreds of years, local artists will paint “Plein Air” (outdoors in the open ...
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Courageous Conversations: Befriending Radical Disagreement
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesHow can friendships open our minds and expand our thinking? When Matthew Stevenson invited white nationalist R. Derek Black to Shabbat dinner, ...
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2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesEnjoy an in-person cabaret-like experience or watch virtually as Barrington’s White House presents jazz enthusiasts performing their favorite tunes in an “open ...
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Race, Equity, and Cultural Diversity Initiatives with District 220’s Nate Rouse
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesBarrington School District 220’s first-ever Director of Equity, Race, and Cultural Diversity Initiatives will give our community an overview of the district’s ...
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3rd Thursdays Art Night Out: Old World-Inspired Classical Fine Art with Diane Hynes
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesDiane Hynes’s passion, classical training, and unique ability to capture the likeness and personality of her subjects give her art an old-world ...
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“The Transformative Power of Higher Education” with DePaul University President Dr. A. Gabriel Esteban
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesDePaul is a private university with a very public mission: to give people of all backgrounds the opportunity to earn a high-quality ...
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“Change the World: Invest in Women and Girls” with Catherine Bertini
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesThe presenter has cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We will let you know if we are able to reschedule.
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Courageous Conversations: Minding How Media Shapes Our Minds
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesAre we aware of how much media influences our thinking? How can we stop the spread of misinformation and polarization? Join hosts ...
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2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesEnjoy an in-person cabaret-like experience or watch virtually as Barrington’s White House presents jazz enthusiasts performing their favorite tunes in an “open ...
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Soprano Michelle Areyzaga: “The Killer B’s: Brahms, Barber, Bernstein & Beyond”
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesAs a coveted performer with a diverse repertoire, American soprano Michelle Areyzaga (alongside her pianist and collaborator Dana Brown) is held in ...
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3rd Thursdays Art Night Out: Expressions in Oils: The Collections of Frankie Johnson
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesArtist Frankie Johnson explores the dynamics of light and color in oils, using a variety of subjects as her inspiration, including figurative, ...
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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, ...
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Courageous Conversations: Losing and Finding Faith
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesPastor, liturgist, writer and podcast host Aaron Niequist has been exploring how to hold on to faith when the church is burning down. How ...
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2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesEnjoy an in-person cabaret-like experience or watch virtually as Barrington’s White House presents jazz enthusiasts performing their favorite tunes in an “open ...
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“Carols Near and Far: A Global Holiday Celebration” with Bella Voce Camerata
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesJoin the Bella Voce Camerata for a joyful journey around the globe this holiday season. Enjoy familiar and new carols including “Stille Nacht” from ...
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Conserving Beauty: A CFC Celebration of the Arts
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesThis art show, the last event of Citizens for Conservation's 50th anniversary year, will showcase the accomplished work of various CFC volunteers ...
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Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long with Nancie Tobison
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesThe family tradition we started in 2019 is back again in 2021! Visit Barrington’s White House and sing along with your favorite ...
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Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long with Nancie Tobison
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesSecond show added! Due to the popularity of our annual Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long, we have now added a second show on Sunday, ...
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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? ...
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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 ...