Barrington's White House

Mahjong Hosted by BACOA
2016-03-15 12:30 - 15:30 UTC | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, US
Barrington area residents are invited to drop in on Tuesdays from 12:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong at Barrington’s White House

Mahjong uses colorful tile pieces that display unique Chinese characters and symbols that stimulates memory while teaching strategy. Some studies are showing that the age-old game may help people suffering from mild dementia.

The Barrington Area Council on Aging is hosting the program. Coffee and refreshments are provided and a $1 donation is suggested.

For more information or to register, contact Linda Avellon at 847-881-0477

Cancelled - Epic-Rep Staged Reading Series - The Rosemary Clooney Musical
2016-07-10 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, US
NOTE: THIS EVEN HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED LATER THIS SUMMER.
Sunday, July 10th, Epic-Rep will perform another staged reading as part of its series at Barrington’s White House. Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical, a lively, inspiring musical about the life and career of actress, singer and Hollywood legend Rosemary Clooney. The musical follows her life from her simple upbringing to her rise to stardom in Hollywood and her struggles beyond. By Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Freidman.
Epic-Rep is committed to telling socially and emotionally relevant stories through theater and film. Epic-Rep was co-founded in 2001 in New York City by Richard Kuranda and Alicia Regan, lifetime members of the Actors Studio, with the aim of inspiring a new generation of film and theatergoers.

4th of July Open House and Concert by Northshore Concert Band
2016-07-04 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, US
Immediately following the 4th of July Parade!

Curious to see the inside of this exquisitely restored home? Stop in for a tour! Learn about volunteer and donation opportunities. And consider hosting your next event right here at Barrington’s White House. Visit our website for more rental information at www.BarringtonsWhiteHouse.com.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear one of the most renowned and energetic symphonic bands in the world, the Northshore Concert Band! This 100-member band will perform a free concert of American favorites. “Pure musical joy!”
Generously underwritten by Richard and Roxy Pepper.
The Northshore Concert Band will perform on the lawn of Barrington’s White House after the 4th of July parade.

Barrington's White House Advisory Board Meeting
2016-03-17 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Dining Room

Let It Be Us Meeting
2016-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, US

Lyric Opera Hosts "Rising Star" Tenor
2016-06-12 15:00 - 17:30 UTC | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, US
The Lyric Opera Barrington Chapter will host tenor Jonathan Johnson for an intimate performance at Barrington’s White House, with Craig Terry at the piano. The gathering reception with champagne and hors d’oeuvres begins at 3:00 pm, and the recital performance begins at 4:00 pm.
Jonathan Johnson, recently performed at the Lyric’s “Rising Stars in Concert,” performing Chevalier/Dialogues des Carmélites. Of his six roles at the Lyric, the most recent include Innkeeper/Der Rosenkavalier, St. Brioche/The Merry Widow and Curzio/Le nozze di Figaro. He made his Chicago debut performing Les mamelles de Tirésias with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago.
Mr. Johnson holds a professional artist certificate from the A.J. Fletcher Institute of the University of North Carolina School of Arts. The tenor received his bachelor of music degree from Mercer University’s Townsend School of Music.
Lauded for his “sensitive and stylish” (The New York Times) and “superb” (Opera News) playing, pianist Craig Terry has launched an international career, regularly performing with some of the world’s leading singers and instrumentalists. Currently Mr. Terry is in his eleventh season as Assistant Conductor, and has recently been named Music Director of the Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Mr. Terry’s discography includes three recently released recordings. He was also featured in a “Live from Lincoln Center” national broadcast on PBS with Stephanie Blythe in April 2013.
The Barrington Chapter of the Lyric Opera of Chicago meets the 3rd Sunday afternoon of the month throughout the season of September-June based on availability, and presents vocal artists, musical and lecture programs, and coordinates outings to Ravinia and other recital locations.
This is the Chapter’s first performance at Barrington’s White House. The recital is open to the public.
Tickets are available through the Lyric Opera Barrington Chapter. Call 312-827-5691.
Jonathan Johnson, Tenor (Photo by Simon Pauly)
Craig Terry, Music Director (Photo by Devon Cass)

Musical Performance by Soprano Joanne McDade and Violinist Kate Carter
2016-06-05 15:00 UTC | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, US
Barrington’s White House is pleased to present an intimate afternoon of musical offerings by soprano Joanne McDade and violinist Kate Carter.
Joanne McDade, Soprano

Kenneth Smith, Pianist
Ms. McDade, a Barrington resident, will perform the song cycle La canzone dei ricordi, (The Song of Remembrance), by the Italian composer Giuseppe Martucci, a deeply emotional and colorfully dramatic work for voice and performance.
Ms. McDade will be joined by pianist Ken Smith.Ms. McDade teaches voice and piano at the Chicago School of Music and Elmhurst Music Academy. She has a MM in Vocal Performance and a MA in Piano Performance. Kenneth Smith has a MM from Indiana University and has performed recitals in Chicagoland and internationally both as a soloist and a collaborative artist.

Kate Carter, Violinist
Louise Chan, Pianist
Violinist Kate Carter and pianist Louise Chan, will perform one of the Ernest Bloch’s best-known works Baal Shem: Three Pictures of Hassidic Life. The work traverses a wide range of moods, from passionate and fiery, to hauntingly introspective, to joyful and celebratory.
Ms. Carter made her Carnegie Hall solo debut in 2014 and frequently appeared as soloist with the Elmhurst Symphony where she serves as Associate Concertmaster. She is currently on the artists/teaching faculties of Lake Forest College and Merit School of Music. Pianist Louise Chan has performed as a solo and chamber musician for audiences in the United States, Canada and France and is a faculty member at the Music Institute of Chicago. The two frequently perform as a violin and piano duo.
This will be the second performance by vocalist Joanne McDade and the first performance by these accomplished musicians at Barrington’s White House.
Tickets are available for $20 on line or at the door. Student tickets are available for $10.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Barrington High School Honors Recital
2016-05-25 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, US

Epic-Rep Staged Reading Series - A Musical Celebration of Spring
2016-05-22 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, US
In its continuing staged readings series at Barrington’s White House, Epic-Rep will perform A Musical Celebration of Spring on Sunday May 22nd. Directed by Mark Mahallak with Amanda Flahive, Christopher Davis and Evan Swanson.
Epic-Rep is committed to telling socially and emotionally relevant stories through theater and film. Epic-Rep was co-founded in 2001 in New York City by Richard Kuranda and Alicia Regan, lifetime members of the Actors Studio, with the aim of inspiring a new generation of film and theatergoers.
Tickets are $10 and are available here. For more information on tickets and on Epic-Rep, contact: info@epic-rep.com.

Girl Scout Group Tour
2016-05-09 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, US

Sold Out - Rachel Barton Pine Full Recital at Barrington's White House
2016-05-07 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, US
Barrington’s White House welcomes internationally renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine. Rachel will be performing a full recital; featured works include: Dmitri Shostakovich’s Violin Sonata in G major, and Johannes Brahms’ Violin Sonata No. 2 in A major, and the Hungarian Dance No. 17. She will be joined at the piano by Matthew Hagle.
$40 general admission
$15 for students
We are happy to announce that this event has sold out!
See our calendar for more upcoming events

Rachel Barton Pine, violin
with
Matthew Hagle, piano

Sonata for violin and piano in B minor – Amanda Maier (1853-1894)
Allegro
Andantino–Allegretto un poco vivace
Allegro molto vivace
Sonata for violin and piano in G major, Op. 134 – Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)
Movement I – Pastorale
Movement II – Allegro Furioso
Movement III – Variations on a Theme

INTERMISSION

Violin Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 100 – Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Allegro amabile
Andante tranquillo – Vivace – Andante – Vivace di più – Andante – Vivace
Allegretto grazioso (quasi andante)
Hungarian Dance No. 17 in F-sharp minor – Johannes Brahms
Andantino – Vivace
Moldavian Rhapsody – Mieczysław Weinberg (1919-1996)

Barrington Area Conservation Trust Meeting
2016-05-04 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, US

The Garden Club, Meeting
2016-05-04 07:00 - 21:00 UTC | Ballroom
The Garden Club will meet in the Ballroom.
Please use the Rear entrance.

Barrington Area Conservation Trust Annual Gathering
2016-04-26 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, US
Barrington Area Conservation Trust is excited to feature Chad Pregracke, 2013 CNN Hero of the Year, as our keynote speaker at BACT’s upcoming Annual Gathering on Tuesday, April 26.
As a driven teenager, Chad started his own campaign to clean up the shores of the Mississippi River where he lives. He is President and Founder of Living Lands & Waters (LL&W), the world’s only “industrial strength”, not-for-profit river cleanup organization. After spending his life growing up and working on the Mississippi River, Chad formed LL&W in 1998 at age 23. He was appalled by the amount of garbage in the river and decided he would do something about it. His determination has grown his quest into a national effort with a full staff and fleet of equipment cleaning rivers around the US.
Chad is a perfect fit for our event as his story mirrors the journey we are beginning to undertake with high school students in our area. Through BACT’s Conservation @ School program with Barrington High School students, we are inspiring future generations here in our own community. As we introduce students to local impacts on Flint Creek, which runs through the high school campus as well as much of our community, we are helping to create an environmental ethic in young people and develop our next generation of environmental stewards.
Chad and his crew, along with over 94,000 volunteers, have removed over 8.5 million pounds of garbage out of our nation’s rivers over the past 18 years. He has broadened his mission to include Adopt-A-River Mile Project and The Million Trees Project. He and his crew live on a floating barge 7 months of the year that also serves as a floating classroom where students, educators and individual citizens learn about the value of our rivers and natural resources.
Chad will take BACT guests on a journey filled with endless challenges and gripping adventures during his time with us. He will motivate with his captivating, genuine, and refreshingly spontaneous delivery. Chad’s story tells us that one person can truly make a difference. Chad will have his book, From the Bottom Up: One Man’s Crusade to Clean America’s Rivers available to purchase and for signing.
Please plan to join BACT staff and members for this inspirational evening. Event is free to members & students, $15.00 for non-members. Light snacks and a cash bar will be available. To purchase tickets, please email us at bactrust1@gmail.com or call 847-387-3149 or visit our event page at www.bactrust.org​.

Barrington Area Conservation Trust Annual Meeting
2016-04-26 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, US

Country Home and Garden Club Meeting
2016-04-25 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, US
