Barrington's White House

“I Knew I Belonged When…”: An Evening of Storytelling
2023-04-28 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Barrington’s White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Back for a third engagement, this always-enjoyable storytelling event uses a family-friendly version of the popular “Moth Radio Hour” as its model. Featuring professional Emmy-winning storyteller Jim May, a group of local storytellers will explore the theme “I Knew I Belonged When…” Jim is the artistic director of the Spring Grove Storytelling festival known for its family-friendly, hilarious shows. Megan is a nationally recognized storyteller and will assist our local storytellers in preparing their tales. Presented by the Barrington Cultural Commission.
NOTE: This event is offered both in-person and virtually. If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

3rd Thursdays Art Night Out: Gail Collier: Celebrating Contemporary Still Life
2023-04-20 18:00 - 20:00
Barrington artist Gail Collier celebrates the still life form with her colored pencil drawings that evoke the feelings and emotions of daily life. Ordinary, often overlooked objects come to life through Gail’s unique perspective. Her extraordinary Alzheimer’s series is particularly evocative of the emotion that families endure when touched by this disease. From her brightly colored pieces to the more subdued drawings of Maine rocks and beach finds, Gail’s artwork will bring you a brief respite from today’s hectic world.
Go to gailcollier.com to view her work.
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.

“The Sister House”: A Play Reading by Stephanie Walker
2023-04-16 15:00 - 17:30
Inspired by her childhood home in one of the three Queen Anne “Sister Houses” on Lake Street in Barrington, playwright Stephanie Walker brings us a reading of this vampire comedy about grief. When Ramona decides to rent out her deceased husband’s office to a mysterious stranger, her daughter Ryan rebels. Three women and one imaginary vampire collide in a historic Victorian home with a past of its own, in this play about immortal love, mothers and daughters, and new beginnings. Barrington native Stephanie Walker and a group of talented Chicago actors present this first reading in advance of the full production.
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: Grazing Board Demonstration with Sage & Jam’s Sally Roeckell
2023-04-13 11:30 - 12:45
Barrington’s White House is excited to announce its newest “Lunch & Learn” cultural event series. Community members are invited to bring their lunch and enjoy discussions, demonstrations, and more on a variety of topics. Tickets are $10 per person and include non-alcoholic drinks.
Sally Roeckell, owner of Sage and Jam Grazing, will use her food styling expertise to demonstrate how you can build a beautiful and delicious springtime grazing board perfect for any occasion. You’ll learn all the tips and tricks to shop for and build a grazing board on your own with a variety of cured meats, various cheeses, vegetables, nuts, fruits, spreads, jams, olives, and more! Space is limited.
Sally Roeckell is a commercial and editorial food photographer and stylist by trade. Her passion for creating delicious, accessible and beautifully crafted food for her family, friends and clients can be seen in Quintessential Barrington Magazine, in her portfolio HERE, and on the Sage & Jam Grazing website. Sage & Jam Grazing was formed as a natural extension of this desire to gather, nourish and celebrate.

NOTE: No lunch will be served – all attendees are asked to bring their own lunch. Non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. 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.

Courageous Conversations: Breaking Barriers, with Ali Stroker
2023-04-12 19:00 - 21:00
Join Courageous Conversations at Barrington’s White House
When Ali Stroker won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as Ado Annie in Oklahoma!, she made history as the first actor in a wheelchair to do so. “This award is for every kid who has a disability, who has a limitation or challenge, who has been waiting to see themselves represented in this arena.” Since then, you may have seen her in television shows including Glee, Ozark, and Only Murders in the Building, or on stage at Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center or Lincoln Center. The author of two children’s books, The Chance to Fly and Ali & The Sea Stars, Ali was also a founding member of Be More Heroic, an anti-bullying campaign connecting artists with students across the country. What can we learn from Ali about advocating for inclusion, expanding representation, and ending ableism? Join hosts Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque and Jessica Green to welcome Ali to Courageous Conversations at Barrington’s White House.

Tickets: $25
Livestream link will be emailed to all ticketholders
ASL interpreting available with advance notice: culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com
We make complimentary tickets available for anyone who asks. Email: culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com

Courageous Community is produced by Urban Consulate at Barrington’s White House and made possible by your ticket purchase and generous support from Jessica & Dominic Green, Kim Duchossois, Tyler & Danielle Lenczuk, Cobey & Erich Struckmeyer, Susan & Rich Padula, Julie Kanak & Mike Rigali, Barrington Area Community Foundation, and BMO Wealth Management. To learn more, visit CourageousCommunity.us

We've Come a Long Way, Ladies! A Musical Centennial Celebration of the 19th Amendment
2023-03-19 15:00 - 16:30
“We’ve Come a Long Way, Ladies!” is an interactive, multisensory experience that takes the audience back in time to the American Women’s Suffrage Movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment. Mezzo soprano Audrey Johnson has combined her vocal talents and experiences from her operatic performing career with her patriotic passions to create the series Of Thee I Sing: American Heritage Through Song. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of American women’s right to vote, this program is a combination of historical songs, engaging narratives, corresponding historical images, captivating on-stage costume transformations, and lively audience participation, creating a performance experience that is truly one of a kind. She is joined by collaborative pianist James J. Morehead.
The program showcases historical songs that take the audience on a journey back in time into the lives of these brave American patriots. Historical images, authentic costuming, an engaging spoken narrative, and audience participation make this a performance experience unlike any other. ​Program highlights include the foreshadowing warning of Abigail Adams to the founding fathers that they should “Remember the Ladies”; the role of ladies’ fashions within the movement and the strategies – and scandals – that ensued; and Frederick Douglass’s vital role and contribution to Women’s Suffrage at the official beginning of the movement.
A native of South Georgia, Audrey Johnson received her Bachelor of Music degree from Simpson College and her Master of Music Degree from the University of Houston. She is also a graduate of the Improvisation Program at the Second City Training Center in Chicago as well as the Nautilus Program in Minnesota, which trains opera singers in the holistic singer-actor approach of renowned opera director Wesley Balk.
James J. Morehead is the Artistic Director of the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus, the Music Director at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Evanston, Illinois, and a sought-after coach, accompanist, and music director in the city of Chicago. He previously taught at the Theater Conservatory of Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, where he has also served as Adjunct Professor of Music Theory/History and German Diction. James received his MM in Piano Performance and Music Theory from Roosevelt University and his BM from Duquesne University.
For more information on Ms. Johnson and the “Of Thee I Sing” programs, go to https://www.oftheeising.com.
NOTE: Students 18 and under FREE with paid adult admission. This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available. If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

3rd Thursdays Art Night Out: Cheryl Cook: Surrounded by Art
2023-03-16 18:00 - 20:00
Cheryl Cook draws her artistic inspiration for her exhibit “Surrounded by Art,” from her vast experiences as an artist first at Hallmark Cards in Kansas City, and then working in Chicago creating packaging, movie and theatre posters, and storyboards for the advertising agencies. She is a painter and teacher and also still working as a courtroom sketch artist for the television networks and the Chicago Tribune.
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
2023-03-12 11:00 - 13:00
Jazz standards come to life at Barrington’s White House at our first Jazz Brunch, where you’ll enjoy a scrumptious buffet brunch while you revel in the inspired playing of Chicago-based jazz musicians Cheryl Wilson (vocals), Scott Mertens (piano), and Roger Reupert (trumpet). You’ll enjoy tasty frittatas, French toast, breakfast charcuterie board, yogurt parfaits, 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.
NOTE: Students 18 and under tickets are discounted to $30. This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available. If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

Courageous Conversations: How To Be An Upstander
2023-03-08 19:00 - 21:00
Back by popular demand — The language we use, and how we treat one another, matters deeply. When confronted with words or behaviors that are harmful, how can we best respond? Join Courageous Community for an interactive practice session with one of our favorite bridge-builders and teachers Jenan Mohajir, Senior Director of Special Projects for Interfaith America. Inspired by her faith and family to work for change at the intersections of gender, sexuality, race, and religion, Jenan has served in leadership at IA for 15 years where she has trained hundreds of interfaith leaders from diverse backgrounds to foster a vision and practice of civically engaged interfaith leadership. This session is a follow-up to our popular 2020 session, Confronting Prejudice, also led by Jenan. Hosted by Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque and Jessica Green at Barrington’s White House.

Tickets: $25
To request ASL interpreting, please email: culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com
We make complimentary tickets available for anyone who asks. Email: culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com

Courageous Conversations is presented by Urban Consulate at Barrington’s White House and made possible by your ticket purchase and generous support from Jessica & Dominic Green, Kim Duchossois, Tyler & Danielle Lenczuk, Cobey & Erich Struckmeyer, Susan & Rich Padula, Julie Kanak & Mike Rigali, Barrington Area Community Foundation, and BMO Wealth Management. To learn more, visit CourageousCommunity.us

The Aznavoorian Sisters: Cello and Piano Recital
2023-03-05 15:00 - 16:30
World-renowned and Barrington-raised, the award-winning sister duo Marta and Ani Aznavoorian return home to Barrington to perform once again at our White House. In demand worldwide as chamber musicians and soloists, pianist Marta is a founding member of the Grammy award-winning Lincoln Trio, and Ani is the principal cellist of Camerata Pacifica. As Armenian-Americans, the duo has just released their debut album of Armenian musical gems on Cedille Records. The recording features works by Komitas, Aram Khachaturian, Arno Babajanian, Avet Terterian, Alexander Arutiunian, Serouj Kradjian, Vache Sharafyan, plus a special commission by Peter Boyer.
A pianist of “exceptionally finished technique and purity of musical Impulse” (Boston Globe), Marta Aznavoorian is known for her inspiringly spirited playing and vast emotional reach. The multi-Grammy nominated artist has performed to critical acclaim throughout the world as orchestral soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician.
Cellist Ani Aznavoorian has been described as having “scorchingly committed performances that wring every last drop of emotion out of the music; her technique is well-nigh immaculate, she has a natural sense of theater, and her tone is astonishingly responsive.” Ms. Aznavoorian has appeared with many of the world’s leading orchestras, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Pops, the Tokyo Philharmonic, the Helsinki Philharmonic, the Finnish Radio Symphony, the International Sejong Soloists, the Belgrade Philharmonic, the Juilliard Orchestra, and the Edmonton Symphony.
NOTE: Students 18 and under FREE with paid adult admission. This event is both in-person and virtual. In-person tickets are limited. If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

Barrington Health & Wellness Summit
2023-02-22 08:00 - 2023-02-24 17:00
Presented by Kim Duchossois and Advocate Good Shepherd Smart Farm
The Barrington Health & Wellness Summit will gather leading experts from all over the country to explore a variety of topics including cancer prevention, sleep, culinary medicine, microbiome, integrative medicine, nutrition, brain health, holistic healing, and more.
This event is the vision of local physicians and community members alike. All are invited to join us as we foster health and wellness in our community.
Tickets are available for both in-person and virtual attendance. Add-ons include a Shaman experience, cooking classes, and more. A limited number of tickets are available; purchase today!
EXPERTS APPEARING INCLUDE (download daily schedule here):

Dr. Katherine Amato, Biology Professor/Researcher, Northwestern University
Dr. Lorenzo Cohen, Director of Integrative Medicine, University of Texas
Dr. Steve Devries, Executive Director, nonprofit Gaples Institute and Adjunct Associate Professor of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Jana Din, Medical Shaman, Tao Center for Healing

Dr. Bonnie Kaplan*, Professor, University of Calgary School of Medicine
Dr. Darius Loghmanee, Pediatric Sleep Medicine, Advocate Children’s Medical Group
James Nestor, Author of The New York Times bestseller ‘The Power of Breath’
Dr. David Steinhorn, Medical Director, Palliative Care, Children’s National Medical Center
Dr. Sean Spencer*, Professor of Gastroenterology, Stanford University
Dr. David Victorson, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Dr. Lori Walsh, Integrative Medicine, Advocate & Lurie Children’s Hospital
Dr. Edie Zusman, Neurosurgeon, Piedmont Neuroscience Center

* Virtual speaker
DETAILS

Wednesday, February 22, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 23, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday, February 24, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
3-day ticket: $200 • 1-day ticket: $75 • Virtual 3-day ticket: $100

To learn more about BH&WS, go to barringtonswhitehouse.com/bhws.

Ron Hawking’s Musical Love Letter
2023-02-12 14:00 - 15:30
Perennial Valentine favorite Ron Hawking returns for two special shows this February. Grab your date, order a cocktail and let this Grammy-nominated and award-winning entertainer swing your favorite songs from the Great American songbook. Ron’s artistry as a singer and impressionist remembers the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Bobby Darin, Sir Tom Jones and more.
As Chicago’s award-winning entertainer, Ron Hawking knows how to deliver a performance that truly comes from his heart. And, it’s that special quality that allows him to touch the heart of his audience every time he walks onto the stage. He plays to sold-out audiences throughout the Chicago region, all of whom revel in his high-energy performances channeling Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr. and other popular entertainers of the era.
Join us for a lovely date night out! The daytime includes a red rose for the ladies and a cash bar with specialty cocktails available.
NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available. If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

Ron Hawking’s Musical Love Letter
2023-02-11 19:30 - 21:00
Perennial Valentine favorite Ron Hawking returns for two special shows this February. Grab your date, order a cocktail and let this Grammy-nominated and award-winning entertainer swing your favorite songs from the Great American songbook. Ron’s artistry as a singer and impressionist remembers the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Bobby Darin, Sir Tom Jones and more.
As Chicago’s award-winning entertainer, Ron Hawking knows how to deliver a performance that truly comes from his heart. And, it’s that special quality that allows him to touch the heart of his audience every time he walks onto the stage. He plays to sold-out audiences throughout the Chicago region, all of whom revel in his high-energy performances channeling Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr. and other popular entertainers of the era.
Join us for a lovely date night out! The evening includes a red rose for the ladies and a cash bar with specialty cocktails available.

This event is SOLD OUT however tickets still remain for Sunday afternoon’s showing – Click here to get your ticket for Sunday.
NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available. If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

An American Culinary Journey: From Southern Roots to Fusion Flavors
2023-02-08 19:00 - 21:00
During Black History Month, we celebrate the many ways Black culture has shaped American culture and influenced the world — from food to music, science and literature. For this special edition of Courageous Conversations, we dine with special guest Chef Christian “Lucke” Bell from the upscale Atlanta restaurant, Oreatha’s at The Pointe, who will take us on his personal journey in developing a style of cooking that melds his southern roots and global influence. Chef Lucke brings a passion for food that was instilled in him at a young age by his parents and maternal grandmother, and influenced by his upbringing in what he describes as a “cultural melting pot” on Chicago’s northside, where families came from different places around the world. This fed Chef Lucke’s curiosity for cooking and led him to hone his own cooking style by fusing different flavors, textures, and food traditions with his own unique spin.

Tickets: $75 per guest, includes 4-course dinner & dialogue
Hosted by Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque & Jessica Green

This Dinner & Dialogue is presented by Courageous Community, which gathers monthly at Barrington’s White House to explore how to foster greater inclusion and belonging. The series is made possible by your ticket purchase and generous support from Jessica & Dominic Green, Kim Duchossois, Tyler & Danielle Lenczuk, Cobey & Erich Struckmeyer, Susan & Rich Padula, Julie Kanak & Mike Rigali, Barrington Area Community Foundation, and BMO Wealth Management. To learn more, visit CourageousCommunity.us

6th Annual Barrington Town-Warming
2023-01-28 08:45 - 15:30
Join us for the 6th Annual Barrington Town-Warming to be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023. The Town-Warming is a re-creation of the robust lecture series held in Barrington during the post-Depression era. The theme for the day is “Our Own Roaring ’20s: What’s Happening in the Present and What We See for the Future.”
Our keynote speaker is world-renowned economist Dr. Arthur Laffer, who is the founder of Laffer Associates, Former Economic Adviser to Presidents Reagan and Trump, and winner of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Dr. Laffer is widely known as the “Father of Supply Side Economics” and is the namesake for the “Laffer Curve,” an economic relationship between economic activity and the rate of taxation that suggests the existence of an optimum tax rate to maximize tax revenue. He will appear virtually at this year’s Town-Warming.
The day also includes in-person panel discussions on the future of energy and future of our foundations: work, family, religion, and education. Special appearances by WGN radio personality John Williams as well as Peter Alter, the chief historian at the Chicago History Museum, and poet John Maxwell. Presented by the Barrington Cultural Commission with Presenting Sponsor Northern Trust and Audio Visual Sponsor Kim Duchossois.
Please order your tickets today – seating in the Barrington’s White House Ballroom is very limited.

NOTE: If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

Belonging Begins in The Body
2023-01-11 19:00 - 21:00
Join Courageous Community to explore how to nourish a culture of belonging
“I dreamed about a culture of belonging,” wrote bell hooks. “I contemplate what our lives would be like if we knew how to cultivate awareness, to live mindfully, peacefully; if we learned habits of being that would bring us closer together, that would help us build beloved community.” Join Courageous Community hosts Jessica Green & Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque to welcome wellness & equity expert Dr. Krista Robinson-Lyles, founder of the Joy Hope Collective for an interactive practice to reconnect to our bodies as we work to create a culture of belonging in our communities. Presented by Urban Consulate at Barrington’s White House.

Tickets: $25
Livestream link will be emailed all ticketholders
ASL interpreting available with advance notice: culturalevents [at] barringtonswhitehouse [dot] com
We make complimentary tickets available for anyone who asks. To request one, please email: culturalevents [at] barringtonswhitehouse [dot] com

Courageous Community is presented by Urban Consulate with Barrington’s White House and made possible by your ticket purchase and generous support from Jessica & Dominic Green, Kim Duchossois, Tyler & Danielle Lenczuk, Cobey & Erich Struckmeyer, Susan & Rich Padula, Julie Kanak & Mike Rigali, Barrington Area Community Foundation, and BMO Wealth Management. To learn more, visit CourageousCommunity.us

Community Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long with Nancie Tobison
2022-12-18 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-18 15:00 - 17:00
A favorite family tradition to put you into the holiday spirit! Visit Barrington’s White House and sing along with your favorite traditional carols while also enjoying performances from Barrington High School choral alumni. The program is directed by long-time former BHS Choir Director Nancie Tobison, who was honored at Carnegie Hall in 2014 as the Choirs of America Music Educator of the Year. Complimentary cookies, egg nog, and hot chocolate will be served.

Performers Include:
Ashley Albrecht
Brittany Albrecht
Eric Albrecht
Annie Beaubian
Alex Behrens
Katie Brown
Aidan Fox
Colin Fox
Harrison Fox
Jordan Ginsburg
Justice Good
Kate Himes
Taylor Johnson
Robby Kipferl
Claire McLaughlin
Brett Patterson
Hailey Rowe
Sierra Schum
Holly Schneider
Mariko Sweinie
Trent Werner
George Whyhinney

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

An Evening with Stephanie Land of MAID (Netflix Series)
2022-12-14 19:00 - 21:00
Join Courageous Community to explore how to nourish a culture of belonging
Everyday, families are experiencing food and housing insecurity in America. And everyday, millions of workers, mostly women, invisibly clean up and care for what is most important to us, often in jobs that are the lowest paid and most vulnerable. How might we change deep-rooted stigmas about poverty and meaningfully address inequality? Join us to welcome Stephanie Land, author of The New York Times bestselling memoir, Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay and a Mother’s Will to Survive, which was adapted into the popular Netflix miniseries, MAID, viewed by over 67 million households Hosted by Jessica Green & Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque. Presented by Urban Consulate at Barrington’s White House.

Tickets: $25
Livestream link will be emailed all ticketholders
ASL interpreting available with advance notice: culturalevents [at] barringtonswhitehouse [dot] com
We make complimentary tickets available for anyone who asks. To request one, please email: culturalevents [at] barringtonswhitehouse [dot] com

Courageous Community is presented by Urban Consulate with Barrington’s White House and made possible by your ticket purchase and generous support from Jessica & Dominic Green, Kim Duchossois, Tyler & Danielle Lenczuk, Cobey & Erich Struckmeyer, Susan & Rich Padula, Julie Kanak & Mike Rigali, Barrington Area Community Foundation, and BMO Wealth Management. To learn more, visit CourageousCommunity.us

“Here We Come A-wassailing” with Bella Voce Camerata
2022-12-11 15:00 - 16:30
“Love and joy come to you, and to you your wassail too…” In what has become a wonderful Barrington’s White House holiday tradition, the extraordinary Bella Voce Camerata returns to present a concert of Renaissance carols that will feature familiar tunes as well as rarely heard gems. Raise a glass of wassail and come celebrate with us!
The Bella Voce Camerata was founded in 2014 so that its members could perform some of the great trove of works written for a small vocal chamber ensemble. Among these intimate works are rare gems and extraordinary pieces, which the group is passionate about sharing with its audiences. 18 and under FREE with paid adult admission.

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

The Inaugural Community Holiday Tea
2022-12-04 11:00 - 14:00
Join us for the Inaugural Community Holiday Tea at Barrington’s White House. Create a new holiday tradition with a city-inspired, sophisticated, adults-only afternoon tea for you and your girlfriends, moms, and sisters. Celebrate the holidays at our historic mansion with traditional offerings including hot tea, scones, and finger sandwiches, as well as champagne, wine and more.

NOTE: This event is for attendees 21 and older.
If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

Barrington’s White House Holiday Visits with Santa
2022-12-03 11:00 - 14:00
Visit Santa at Barrington’s White House! As part of the Village’s Holiday Festival, stroll on over to enjoy the open house all decorated for the season. This family-friendly event features the ever-popular visits with Santa, cookies and refreshments, family photos in front of the beautiful tree, and fun activities for all ages!
If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

3rd Thursdays Art Night Out with Judy Skulborstad and Barb Rydz Ross: Friends and Collaborators
2022-11-17 18:00 - 20:00
Judy Skulborstad, an impressionist artist, and Barb Rydz Ross, an abstract artist, have been friends for over 20 years through their shared passion for their artistic expression with color and light. Each has a unique approach to interpreting their observations of life, and this show is their collaboration of alternate viewpoints in their work. They will also showcase a selection of interpretations of a similar subject/theme using their unique approaches.
Judy paints with pastel which is dry, pure pigment in a stick form. She loves the beauty, feel, versatility and immediacy of this medium. A lifelong love of drawing, color, nature and traveling has provided her with endless inspiration; her focus is on portraying the effect of light on a subject in nature and everyday scenes. Her passion is to translate into a visual language those moments and visual delights that have forced her to stop, observe and connect. Sometimes those moments are fleeting or sometimes they afford me a more leisurely observance and meditation.
Barb paints with acrylics and also uses multimedia and layering techniques to depict a scene or mood with little or no attempt at pictorial representation. Barb was born in Belgium to Polish immigrants and concentration camp survivors. She has lived in New York, London, Hong Kong, Germany and Chicago. She earned a B.A. degree in Studio Art from The City College of New York (CCNY) and later Certificates in Drawing and Painting from the Art Institute of Chicago where she received a Certificate in Drawing and later a Certificate in Painting. Ba Barb learned to listen to her intuitive inner voice by using color, line, texture and movement to express her deepest sentiments. It was here that she experienced what artistic expression really meant and its importance in her life, community and spirituality.

NOTE: This event will feature complimentary hor d’ourves and live music. Cash bar. This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available. If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

“I Never Saw Another Butterfly”: The Holocaust Through Music with Joanne McDade, Soprano, and Dr. Thomas Snydacker, Saxophone
2022-11-06 15:00 - 16:30
Joanne McDade, soprano, and Dr. Thomas Snydacker, saxophonist and faculty member at Northern Illinois University, will present a program of vocal and instrumental music resulting in part from poems and musical works written by children and adults during the Holocaust. The concert will feature the song cycle I Never Saw Another Butterfly, written for voice and saxophone by the contemporary composer Lori Laitman. The work is a musical setting of six astonishing poems written by Jewish children who were imprisoned in Theresienstadt Concentration Camp and eventually transported to Auschwitz where they perished.
Saxophonist Tom Snydacker will also perform Abyss of the Birds, by the French composer Olivier Messiaen, written in 1941 during his captivity as a prisoner of war in a German prison camp. This solo piece is the third movement of a more lengthy work titled Quartet for the End of Time, for clarinet, violin, cello, and piano. This movement was originally scored for solo clarinet, but can also be performed on saxophone, as it is on this concert. The Abyss of the title portrays the sadness and weariness of time, while the Birds seem to cry out desperately for light, stars, and jubilant songs.
Additional repertoire includes “Three Yiddish Songs” by Viktor Ullmann and works by Ravel.

To learn more about the entire Stories of Survival Series and view hours of operation, go to barringtonswhitehouse.com/storiesofsurvival.

NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available. Complimentary reception following. If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

Steen Metz… Never Forget
2022-11-06 14:00 - 14:40
A Survivor of the Holocaust Shares His Story
Mr. Steen Metz, a Barrington resident and survivor of the Holocaust, tells his story of unspeakable loss and an astonishing will to thrive at the Theresienstadt concentration camp, where he entered at the age of eight.
Of the approximately 140,000 Jews transferred to the Theresienstadt camp in what is now the Czech Republic, a mere 19,000 survived. Of the 15,000 children who passed through Theresienstadt, fewer than 1,200 survived. Next year will mark the 80th anniversary of the roundup and transportation to Theresienstadt of 472 Danish Jews and one of them, Barrington resident Steen Metz, tells his story.
Since the 2011 publication of his memoir, A Danish Boy in Theresienstadt, Steen has presented his story at Brown University, on radio, TV, and to over 100,000 people, mostly students in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. He is a regular participant in presentations organized by The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center.

This event is in-person only. If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

An Interview with Sam Harris, Survivor of the Holocaust
2022-11-03 19:30 - 21:00
Presented by Kim Duchossois, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, and Northern Trust
Mr. Sam Harris, one of the youngest recorded survivors of the concentration camps during the Holocaust, will sit down with Barrington resident and Courageous Conversations leader Jessica Green for an intimately personal interview that is sure to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Mr. Harris will discuss his book, Sammy, Child Survivor of the Holocaust.
Mr. Harris describes his book as “the true story of my childhood and the experiences I survived. When I, as a Holocaust survivor, tell of what happened, the brutality is always obvious. It is true that the most horrendous and cruel crimes were perpetrated on the Jewish people and others during the war, but I want to remind everyone that not all Germans or Polish, or Ukrainians were bad people. There are, and always have been, many people in every nation who are good. We should always strive to find the good in everyone, to find ways to love and not to gate. That is the message of my story.”

To learn more about the entire Stories of Survival Series and view hours of operation, go to barringtonswhitehouse.com/storiesofsurvival.

This event is both in-person and virtual. In-person tickets are limited. If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

What Does Your Faith Say About Belonging to Each Other?
2022-11-01 19:00 - 21:00
Join Courageous Community to explore how to nourish a culture of belonging
As we work to nourish a culture of belonging in our communities, how can faith be a bridge of cooperation rather than a barrier of division? Join us for a conversation with Eboo Patel, Founder and President of Interfaith America, the leading interfaith organization in the United States, and author of the new book, We Need to Build: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy. Hosted by Jessica Green & Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque. Presented by Urban Consulate at Barrington’s White House.

Tickets: $25
Livestream link will be emailed all ticketholders
ASL interpreting available with advance notice: culturalevents [at] barringtonswhitehouse [dot] com
We make complimentary tickets available for anyone who asks. To request one, please email: culturalevents [at] barringtonswhitehouse [dot] com

Courageous Community is presented by Urban Consulate with Barrington’s White House and made possible by your ticket purchase and generous support from Jessica & Dominic Green, Kim Duchossois, Tyler & Danielle Lenczuk, Cobey & Erich Struckmeyer, Susan & Rich Padula, Julie Kanak & Mike Rigali, Barrington Area Community Foundation, and BMO Wealth Management. To learn more, visit CourageousCommunity.us

Elgin Symphony Halloween Chamber Concert for Families
2022-10-29 13:00 - 14:30
Get into the spooky spirit of Halloween with a family-friendly chamber music concert from the Elgin Symphony Orchestra String Quartet. Through the generosity of the Barrington Area Community Foundation, this delightful concert features chamber music players telling “stories” through Halloween-themed classical music in a way that makes the music relatable for audiences of all ages.

NOTE: 18 and under FREE with paid adult admission. This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available.
If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

Understanding the Holocaust Through Film
2022-10-27 19:30 - 21:00
A multitude of films since the end of World War II have exposed the harsh realities of genocide and emphasized the strength of the human spirit in the face of the most horrific of circumstances. Esteemed film critic Dann Gire from the Daily Herald and film history teacher Raymond Benson from the College of DuPage will review their most highly recommended films about the Holocaust, including Shoah, Sophie’s Choice, Schindler’s List, and Life is Beautiful.

To learn more about the entire Stories of Survival Series and view hours of operation, go to barringtonswhitehouse.com/storiesofsurvival.

If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.

Stories of Survival Exhibit & Interactive Virtual Survivor Stories
2022-10-25 - 2022-11-06
Presented by Kim Duchossois, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, and Northern Trust
Stories of Survival Exhibit Information:
This extremely powerful exhibit features photographs and images of more than 36 personal artifacts brought to America as families fled persecution and war. It includes moving stories of Chicagoland survivors of the Holocaust and other genocides as told through their everyday, personal belongings. The exhibit allows the viewer to walk in a survivor’s shoes and experience through their eyes the strength and courage that was required to survive genocidal atrocities.
The exhibit features collaborative artworks by celebrated photographer Jim Lommasson and survivors of the Holocaust and seven other genocides including those in Armenia, Bosnia, Cambodia, Iraq, Rwanda, South Sudan and Syria.
Throughout the exhibit, attendees will discover the stories of genocide survivors, including:
Ralph Rehbock, who escaped death in Germany with his family during synagogue burnings in 1938 and saved his family’s cherished train set.
Mirsad Causevic, who was captured by Serb forces in 1992 and was sent first to the notorious Omarska concentration camp and then to a second camp at Manjaca. He saved the set of playing cards and recipes displayed in the exhibit.
Immaculee Mukantaganira, who lost her husband and two daughters as well as many relatives and friends in the 1994 Rwandan genocide against the Tutsi. She recovered meaningful items of clothing from her daughter’s discovered gravesite as well as a family photo album.

Interactive Virtual Survivor Stories:
Attendees will have the extraordinary opportunity to hear high-definition interview recordings paired with voice recognition technology, which enables survivors to tell their deeply moving personal stories and respond to questions from the audience, inviting visitors to have a personalized, one-on-one ‘conversation.’
Survivor Stories Experience features Dimensions in Testimony, developed by USC Shoah Foundation in association with Illinois Holocaust Museum.

As a part of the Stories of Survival Series, we are offering three additional cultural events including An Interview with Sam Harris, Survivor of the Holocaust, Understanding the Holocaust Through Film, and “I Never Saw Another Butterfly”: The Holocaust Through Music with Joanne McDade, Soprano, and Dr. Thomas Snydacker, Saxophone.

To learn more about the entire Stories of Survival Series and view hours of operation, go to barringtonswhitehouse.com/storiesofsurvival.

If you are having trouble purchasing tickets please contact us at culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com or 224-512-4066.
