Barrington's White House

Quinn Welder, Rising Stars 2020 Vocal Competition Winner
2021-04-11 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
Quinn Welder is a senior at Crystal Lake Central High School, where he performs in the school’s various choirs and musicals. In addition to taking top honors in last summer’s Rising Stars Vocal Competition at Barrington’s White House, he has also been a Semifinalist in the Classical Singer National Voice Competition and was selected for the Illinois Music Education Association’s Honors All-State Chorus. Next year, he is planning to attend college to pursue Vocal Performance and Chemistry.

2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series
2021-04-08 19:00 - 20:30
Live streamed from Barrington’s White House, watch local jazz enthusiasts perform in an “open mic” setting during our popular 2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret series. Brought to you by a generous donation from the Barrington Area Community Foundation, local talent will step to the stage to perform their favorite jazz tunes with the popular Marianne Kim Jazz Duo. If you are a jazz musician interested in performing, contact Rollin Potter at bwhcc@barrington-il.gov. This virtual, online event is FREE!

Expressions in Oils: The Collections of Frankie Johnson 3rd Thursdays Art Night Out Series
2021-03-18 18:00 - 20:00
Artist Frankie Johnson explores the dynamics of light and color in oils, using a variety of subjects as her inspiration, including figurative, portraits, landscapes and still life’s. Frankie has been the owner and director of the Main Street Art Center / School of Fine Art in Lake Zurich for 25 years and conducts workshops throughout the Midwest.

Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner, Classical Piano
2021-03-14 15:00 - 16:30
Barrington’s White House perennial favorite Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner returns for a breathtaking virtual performance this spring. The young piano virtuoso will feature Ravel’s Bolero, arranged for 4 pianos, Chopin’s Barcarolle, Op. 60, Beethoven’s mesmerizing Piano Sonata in A Major, Op. 101, Bernstein’s “Mambo!” from West Side Story, as well as Irving Berlin’s popular “Blue Skies.”
A Gilmore Young Artist award winner, Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner has performed in Washington, D.C. at the White House and the Kennedy Center, as well as in a multitude of international venues. The “poetic and electrifying” sounds of this young virtuoso have been described as “balancing earthly aggression against elegant refinement” and will leave you hungering for more. Live Q&A follows the presentation.

2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series
2021-03-11 19:00 - 20:30
Live streamed from Barrington’s White House, watch local jazz enthusiasts perform in an “open mic” setting during our popular 2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret series. Brought to you by a generous donation from the Barrington Area Community Foundation, local talent will step to the stage to perform their favorite jazz tunes with the popular Marianne Kim Jazz Duo. This week’s musicians are John Bowes (Woodwinds), Roger Reupert (Trumpet) and Geoff DeMuth (Guitar). If you are a jazz musician interested in performing, contact Rollin Potter at bwhcc@barrington-il.gov. This virtual, online event is FREE!

Courageous Conversations: Calling In & Calling Out?
2021-03-10 19:00 - 21:00
When we encounter people who reveal biased attitudes or behaviors, what do we do? Do we “call them in” for conversation, or “call them out” for prejudice, or both? How can we invite learning & growth without shaming? How can we receive feedback ourselves on our own blind spots? Join hosts Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque and Jessica Green for this virtual session of Courageous Conversations with special guest David M. Bailey of Arrabon, who works to equip individuals and communities to effectively engage in the work of reconciliation. Followed by interactive breakout dialogue.

Open to the public, ages 15+
Advance registration required to receive Zoom link
ASL sign language interpretation available upon request
Before you come, please watch this short orientation video
Tickets: $15

This series 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

“How Ike Led” with Susan Eisenhower
2021-02-15 19:00 - 20:30
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 from the Barrington Cultural Commission will interview Ike’s granddaughter, Susan Eisenhower, who has written the new book How Ike Led.
Few people have made decisions as momentous as Eisenhower—from World War II to the early years of the Cold War. He was a man of character, a principled leader who embraced accountability and worked tirelessly to forge unity of purpose.
How Ike Led shows us not just what a great American did, but why—and what we can learn from him today. Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said of the book, How Ike Led is not only an exceptional work of history, more importantly it provides the model for all who are or aspire to be our national leaders as we navigate the challenges of the 21st century.”
Susan Eisenhower is the granddaughter of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and is president and chairman of The Eisenhower Group, Inc. (EGI), a Washington D.C. based consulting company founded in 1986. For more than thirty years, the company has provided strategic counsel on business development, public affairs and communications projects.
Live Q&A following the presentation. Signed copies of Ms. Eisenhower’s book are available for an additional $29.
If you purchase a signed copy of How Ike Led it will be available after February 15 at Barrington Village Hall, 200 South Hough Street (4:00 pm closing). Please plan to show an ID when picking up, which confirms your purchase at the time of ticketing.

Virtual Bridal Open House
2021-02-13 11:00 - 12:30
Recently engaged? Congratulations! Getting married is the celebration of your love story, and even during these uncertain times, we don’t think your wedding should have to wait.
And so we’d like to invite you to join Barrington’s White House on Saturday, February 13, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a virtual open house of our beautiful, historic mansion.
Whether you choose to book your full wedding for later in 2021 or 2022, or if you wish to have an intimate wedding now and a larger reception later, we are uniquely positioned to offer you the flexibility and choices to help you wonderfully re-imagine your happily ever after. We know times are always changing, and we pride ourselves on our ability to be flexible and work with you to re-imagine your wedding as the changing times demand.
The Open House is hosted by our Hospitality Manager, Jennifer Salvatore, who will take you on a video tour of the mansion right from your own living room. You’ll be able to see the beautifully appointed details of this exquisitely restored 1898 home right in historic downtown Barrington. She’ll also give you an overview of all the amenities that make the White House the perfect choice for your wedding.
As an added bonus, we’ll be hosting a virtual raffle that day for all those who attend via Zoom. Once you register, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win two beautiful “Bride & Groom” champagne flutes generously donated by Long & Company Jewelers in Barrington.
We hope you will join us virtually on Saturday, February 13, 2021. We look forward to seeing you! Register below – for any questions, please reach out to culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com.

2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series POSTPONED
2021-02-11 19:00 - 20:30
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MAY 13th

Live streamed from Barrington’s White House, watch local jazz enthusiasts perform in an “open mic” setting during our popular 2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret series. Brought to you by a generous donation from the Barrington Area Community Foundation, local talent will step to the stage to perform their favorite jazz tunes with the popular Marianne Kim Jazz Duo. If you are a jazz musician interested in performing, contact Rollin Potter at bwhcc@barrington-il.gov. This virtual, online event is FREE!

Courageous Conversations: Love, Anger & Apology
2021-02-10 19:00 - 21:00
Whether intended or not, our nation is wounded. How do we acknowledge, apologize and repair, both personally & collectively? Join hosts Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque and Jessica Green for this virtual session of Courageous Conversations with special guest Valarie Kaur, renowned Sikh activist, filmmaker, and civil rights lawyer, who declares that revolutionary love is the call of our time. Followed by interactive breakout dialogue.

Open to the public, ages 15+
Advance registration required to receive Zoom link
ASL sign language interpretation available upon request
Before you come, please watch this short orientation video
Tickets: $15

This series 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

“Remembering Route 66” with Leslie Goddard - Evening Show
2021-02-09 19:00 - 20:30
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 lecture, historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., explores the history of Route 66, the iconic road that linked Chicago to Los Angeles from 1926 until its closing in the mid-1980s.
Learn why Route 66 remains so indelibly associated with the lore of the American road trip. What was Route 66 like at its pinnacle – and what is it today?
Leslie Goddard is an award-winning actress and scholar who has been presenting history programs for more than ten years. She holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University specializing in American studies and U.S. history as well as a master’s degree in theater.
A former museum director, she is the author of two books on history and currently works full-time as an author and public speaker. Her programs have been presented for hundreds of museums, libraries, senior centers, clubs, and other organizations around the country.
A pre recorded Q&A from the afternoon session will be played at the end of the presentation.

“Remembering Route 66” with Leslie Goddard - Afternoon Show
2021-02-09 13:00 - 14:30
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 lecture, historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., explores the history of Route 66, the iconic road that linked Chicago to Los Angeles from 1926 until its closing in the mid-1980s.
Learn why Route 66 remains so indelibly associated with the lore of the American road trip. What was Route 66 like at its pinnacle – and what is it today?
Leslie Goddard is an award-winning actress and scholar who has been presenting history programs for more than ten years. She holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University specializing in American studies and U.S. history as well as a master’s degree in theater.
A former museum director, she is the author of two books on history and currently works full-time as an author and public speaker. Her programs have been presented for hundreds of museums, libraries, senior centers, clubs, and other organizations around the country.
A live Q&A will follow the presentation.

Cubs Hall of Fame Pitcher Fergie Jenkins
2021-02-04 18:30 - 20:00
Barrington’s White House is pleased to feature a presentation by legendary Chicago Cubs pitcher and Cy Young Award winner Fergie Jenkins. This Canadian-born baseball player spent the majority of his career playing for the Cubs in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, where he was a National League and Cubs All-Star. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY in 1991.
According to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, “Fergie’s best single-game performance came in the 1967 All-Star Game, when he struck out six of the top sluggers in the American League: Harmon Killebrew, Tony Conigliaro, Mickey Mantle, Jim Fregosi, Rod Carew and Tony Oliva. His best year came in 1971, when Jenkins was the National League Cy Young Award winner. He went 24-13, throwing a complete game in 30 of his 39 starts, walked 37 and struck out 263 in 325 innings. Jenkins also became the first Cubs pitcher and the first Canadian to win the Cy Young.
Please submit your questions below through Eventbrite, and they will be included in the Q&A following the presentation.

Former Cubs Announcer Len Kasper
2021-01-28 18:30 - 20:00
Join us as Len Kasper, who has just begun his new post with the Chicago White Sox, regales our audience with tales from his career as the former play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Cubs, where he has seen this famous North Side team win the World Series pennant in 2016. His behind-the-scenes stories and anecdotes will make you “Root, root, root for the Cubbies!”
Kasper worked with color commentator Jim Deshaies to bring Cubs games to life for fans on the Marquee Sports Network. Kasper jointed the White Sox in 2020 to become the teams radio play-by-play announcer. Previously he was the host of a daily sports show for Milwaukee-based WTMJ-AM and has hosted pregame and halftime shows for the Green Bay Packers. In 2002 he worked with color commentator Tommy Hutton to announce Florida Marlins games until he was hired by the Cubs in 2005.
Please submit your questions below through Eventbrite, and they will be included in the Q&A following the presentation.

4th Annual Barrington Town-Warming
2021-01-23 09:00 - 14:30
What Now? Looking Ahead to the Post-Pandemic World
The Barrington Cultural Commission is pleased to announce its keynote speakers and panelists for the 4th Annual Barrington Town-Warming – a re-creation of the robust lecture series held in Barrington during the Depression era. The event will be held on Saturday, January 23, with this year’s theme being “What Now? Looking Ahead to the Post-Pandemic World.” The Town-Warming will be held virtually via Zoom (no in-person tickets will be sold), with tickets available for $75 per household. The event’s presenting sponsor is Northern Trust and Keynote Speaker Sponsors are Greg and Anna Brown.

This year’s extraordinary keynote speaker is 66th Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who will appear in a virtual fireside chat with Motorola President and CEO Greg Brown.

The day also features a virtual discussion of post-election politics between Mr. Brown and William M. Daley, Vice Chairman of Public Affairs for Wells Fargo and the 32nd U.S. Secretary of Commerce under President Bill Clinton.

Our four-person panel will discuss “Future Trends After the Pandemic” and will include Jessica Hector-Hsu of the Regional Transportation Authority; Ron Lunt of Hamilton Partners; Joyce St. Clair of The Northern Trust Company; and Avis Proctor of Harper College.

Historian Barbara Benson will also give a perspective on the role of Barrington’s White House during the 1918 influenza pandemic, while Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque will once again provide inspirational opening remarks.

All ticket purchasers will receive a link post-event to access the event until Saturday, February 6.

Presenting Sponsor: Northern Trust
Keynote Speaker Sponsor: Greg and Anna Brown

Becoming Courageous
2021-01-13 19:00 - 21:00
Join Courageous Conversations hosts Dr. Rev. Zina Jacque & Jessica Green for a virtual gathering to meditate on the moment, celebrate our collective power, rekindle possibilities, renew intentions, and co-create a vision board for a more inclusive future. Plus enjoy a first listen of their new podcast, Becoming Courageous: http://becomingcourageous.us

Free & open to the public
Advance registration required to receive Zoom link!

The Courageous Conversations series is presented by Urban Consulate and Barrington’s White House and made possible by 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

Meet the Real Mae West - Evening Show
2021-01-12 19:00 - 20:30
“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” Depression-era vaudeville and Broadway star Mae West shattered box office records (and public sensibilities) as her one-liners scandalized the censors yet made her an icon. Join this spirited presentation by educational entertainer Martina Mathisen as she visits the old stages of vaudeville and Broadway during the golden age of Hollywood to meet the woman behind the wit. Who was Mae West, really?

Watch the video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imTpbxrT8pQ

Mae West was an American actress, singer, playwright, screenwriter, comedian, and sex symbol and a controversial figure during the Depression era. Her comedy shows took old-fashioned morality to task, much to the delight of her audiences, and she often encountered censorship as a result. However, she has said, “I believe in censorship. I made a fortune out of it.” She eventually became one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood and amassed a fortune not only for herself, but for the Hollywood studios who employed her and her fellow stars. It’s been said that Cary Grant would have remained a nobody without her.

Educational entertainer Martina Mathisen brings Mae West to life and brings insight to the woman behind the legend. Live Q&A will follow the presentation.

A pre recorded Q&A from the afternoon session will be played at the end of the presentation.

Meet the Real Mae West - Afternoon Show
2021-01-12 13:00 - 14:30
“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” Depression-era vaudeville and Broadway star Mae West shattered box office records (and public sensibilities) as her one-liners scandalized the censors yet made her an icon. Join this spirited presentation by educational entertainer Martina Mathisen as she visits the old stages of vaudeville and Broadway during the golden age of Hollywood to meet the woman behind the wit. Who was Mae West, really?

Watch the video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imTpbxrT8pQ

Mae West was an American actress, singer, playwright, screenwriter, comedian, and sex symbol and a controversial figure during the Depression era. Her comedy shows took old-fashioned morality to task, much to the delight of her audiences, and she often encountered censorship as a result. However, she has said, “I believe in censorship. I made a fortune out of it.” She eventually became one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood and amassed a fortune not only for herself, but for the Hollywood studios who employed her and her fellow stars. It’s been said that Cary Grant would have remained a nobody without her.

Educational entertainer Martina Mathisen brings Mae West to life and brings insight to the woman behind the legend. Live Q&A will follow the presentation.

Courageous Conversations: Healing Our Communities
2020-12-09 19:00 - 21:00
This has been a time of great change, trauma and truth-telling, illuminating fractures in our civic life that require healing and repair. How do we practice that in community? Join us for our monthly (virtual!) edition of Courageous Conversations with special guest speaker Michael O’Bryan, founder and CEO of Humanature. O’Bryan is a practitioner and researcher in the fields of community development, organizational culture, and human wellbeing, with more than a decade working directly with resilient yet underserved populations, including veterans, adults in recovery, returning citizens, and families experiencing homelessness. Humanature develops and shares tools to address our most intractable challenges where inadequate soft/behavioral skills meet issues of stress, social cognitive bias, racial equity and inclusion. We welcome Michael from his home in Philadelphia, followed by breakout dialogue. Hosted by Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque and Jessica Swoyer Green. Presented by Urban Consulate with Barrington’s White House.

Tickets:

Open to the public, ages 15+
Advance registration required to receive Zoom link
$15 per person

We are making a limited number of tickets available for each session free of charge. Email us for the registration code.
ASL interpreting available upon request. Email us here.
Please watch this short orientation video (6 mins) before you come!
The series is made possible by your ticket purchase and generous support from Jessica & Dominic Green, Kim Duchossois, Sue & Rich Padula, Barrington Area Community Foundation, and BMO Wealth Management.
To learn more about the series and signup for email, visit CourageousCommunity.us

A Renaissance Christmas Concert with the Bella Voce
2020-12-06 15:00 - 16:30
Get into the Christmas spirit with a delightful concert of traditional Christmas carols and Renaissance Christmas works by the esteemed Bella Voce Camerata, whom the Chicago Tribune described as “finely calibrated, with subtle variations in color.”
Brought to you as a collaboration between Bella Voce and Barrington’s White House, the Bella Voce Camerata will be filmed in the beautiful and acoustically breathtaking St. Luke’s Chapel in Evanston, then brought to our audiences virtually via YouTube during this special performance. Bella Voce Director Andrew Lewis and our own Cultural Director Dr. Rollin Potter will offer greetings to our viewers before this lovely event.
The Bella Voce Camerata was founded in 2014 as a vehicle to perform some of the great trove of works written for small vocal chamber ensemble. Among these intimate works are rare gems and extraordinary pieces, which they passionately share with their audiences.
At its inaugural performance in 2014, the Camerata performed David Lang’s Pulitzer Prize–winning oratorio The Little Match Girl Passion along with excerpts from Dieterich Buxtehude’s Membra Jesu Nostri. Other programs have included the works of Arvo Pärt, J.S. Bach, and Henry Purcell, as well as curated programs such as “Sweet Lovers Love the Spring: Music Inspired by the Poetry of Shakespeare,” “A Renaissance Christmas,” and “Six Centuries of Love Songs.” The Camerata has appeared twice on “Live from WFMT.”

“Pillow Fight” Theatre Reading for All Ages
2020-12-05 15:00 - 17:00
The Encore Players present a virtual Zoom “table reading” of the first act of Pillow Fight by Eileen Mitchell, directed by Julie Price. Pillow Fight is inspired by the frothy romantic comedies of the 1950s. This engagingly funny, all-ages parody sends characters on a collision course when they re-team for a big Broadway comeback, and colorful complications ensue.
Eileen Mitchell has won humor writing awards from Thurber House, the Will Rogers Writers’ Workshop, and the Robert Benchley Society. She was also featured Writer of the Month via the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop, and had plays produced in San Diego, Chicago, and Off-Broadway at the Manhattan Repertory Theatre.

Michael Ireland: “Then, Now & When”
2020-11-19 18:00 - 19:30
3rd Thursdays Virtual Art Night Out Series
Watercolorist Michael Ireland has participated in the creative process for over 50 years, beginning with his studies at the American Academy of Art in Chicago. Upon leaving art school, Michael moved to a farmhouse in Cary, Illinois. Hel drew and painted continually, crafting his skills as an artist. The river valley, along with the surrounding prairies, forests and landscapes set the groundwork for many of his paintings to this day. Today, Michael is nationally recognized for his sweeping landscapes that challenge both size and scale.
This exhibit showcases his new work along with other pieces that have stood the test of time. He says, “In most cases, it’s nature that is my muse and the timelessness that has spanned then, now and when. Much of my work is executed in a fairly large scale and large format by transparent watercolor standards. I enjoy the challenge of reining in a huge wash and working over the full sheet with the sweep of each color pass and the ability to weave details of color all the while defining form within form. My goal is to create a piece that is as interesting up close as it is simple and strong from afar.”

American Songbook Piano Recital with Richard Glazier
2020-11-15 15:00 - 16:30
Filmed in California exclusively for Barrington’s White House, join pianist and cultural historian Richard Glazier as he weaves together interviews, piano performances, and commentary to create a unique view of Broadway and Hollywood. Also join us for a Live Q&A session after the performance via Zoom.
Classically-trained, award-winning pianist Richard Glazier formed a special relationship with Ira Gershwin after seeing the film “Girl Crazy” which fueled Glazier’s interest in the Gershwin repertoire and the American Popular Songbook, eventually becoming one of the genre’s leading authorities. Over the years he has also developed a keen interest in contemporary music standards from the Broadway stage and the Hollywood screen.
Glazier’s passion for the rich cultural heritage of early 20th century American music, which now includes contemporary standards, has led him to create special programs celebrating both eras. He plays incredible piano arrangements, then tells the history behind the songs, sharing fascinating stories about the composers, the shows, the films and the stars. He also shares funny anecdotes. His programs often include vintage images and rare film clips. He has performed in almost every state and has been a soloist with Pops orchestras across the country.

2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series
2020-11-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-10-08 19:00 - 21:00
Join us each 2nd Thursday as local jazz enthusiasts perform in an “open mic” setting during our new Jazz Cabaret series. Brought to you by a generous donation from the Barrington Area Community Foundation, local talent will step to the stage after a brief rehearsal and perform their favorite jazz tunes with the popular Marianne Kim Jazz Duo. If you are a jazz musician interested in performing, contact Rollin Potter at bwhcc@barrington-il.gov.

Courageous Conversations: Becoming America
2020-11-11 19:00 - 21:00
We just had a presidential election. How do we reimagine our social contract and civic trust? Join us for our monthly (virtual!) edition of Courageous Conversations with special guest speaker Eric Liu, Co-Founder and CEO of Citizen University which works to build a culture of powerful and responsible citizenship in the United States. He is also the Executive Director of the Aspen Institute’s Citizenship and American Identity Program where he started the Better Arguments Project. Liu is the author of several books, including Become America: Civic Sermons on Love, Responsibility and Democracy, The True Patriot, The Gardens of Democracy, and You’re More Powerful Than You Think: A Citizen’s Guide to Making Change Happen. We welcome Eric from his home in Seattle, followed by breakout dialogue. Hosted by Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque and Jessica Swoyer Green. Presented by Urban Consulate with Barrington’s White House.

Open to the public, ages 15+
Advance registration required to receive Zoom link
$15 per person

We are making a limited number of tickets available for each session free of charge. Email us for the registration code.
ASL interpreting available upon request. Email us here.
Please watch this short orientation video (6 mins) before you come!
The series is made possible by your ticket purchase and generous support from Jessica & Dominic Green, Kim Duchossois, Sue & Rich Padula, Barrington Area Community Foundation, and BMO Wealth Management.
To learn more about the series and signup for email, visit CourageousCommunity.us

Spoon River Dancers Present “Lost in Silence”
2020-11-08 15:00 - 17:00
The dancers of the Midwest Dance Collective bring to life “Lost in Silence,” a multi-layered presentation of Edgar Lee Masters’ Spoon River Anthology. Directed by Paddy Lynn, Jon Lynn, and Ellen Werksman, “Lost In Silence” brings characters to life through music, dance and spoken word.
No other literary work from Illinois has ever had the radical impact as Edgar Lee Masters’ Spoon River Anthology, published in 1915. In his masterpiece, people from all walks of life come forward from their graves and share compelling stories of their hopes, dreams, tragedies, and joys, not to mention their advice and warnings to those who are still living. Their stories not only reflect life and times of those living in 1915, but also offer universal lessons to all of us living today.
International storyteller and actress Paddy Lynn has been sharing her passion for literature and storytelling for over twenty years with people of all ages. Her storyacting programs for children have traveled all over the Midwest and many cities in Mexico. Paddy is the author of several children’s books and has served as a drama teacher in various schools and libraries in Illinois.
Renowned theatre director and retired teacher Jon Lynn has a special affinity for Spoon River, having directed it numerous times in his teaching career. Jon has spent over 50 years with the Kirk Players in Mundelein and now serves as an actor and director for the group.
Master teacher, choreographer and director Ellen Werksman has created works of “dance-art” for the Barrington and Chicagoland area for over 30 years. She has been recognized internationally for her innovative and creative choreography as well as being heralded as a Master Teacher, having traveled across the U.S. and Mexico sharing her expertise. She is also the Director of The Dancewerks Barrington Dance Studio.

“Cinderella” Musical Theatre Program for Children
2020-10-25 13:00 - 14:30
Cinderella is a fun children’s musical adaptation of the classic tale with catchy tunes and comic twists. Adapted by Eileen Mitchell and directed by Julie Price, the Family Fun Players present all your favorite characters plus a few new friends. Fun for the whole family!

The first 25 to register get a $10 gift card to Ice Cream Social!

Oil Painters of America Artists
2020-10-15 18:00 - 19:30
3rd Thursdays Virtual Art Night Out Series
Konrad F. Hack received his B.F.A. degree from the Art Institute of Chicago and University of Chicago and served as a combat artist in Vietnam for the Department of Military History. After returning from the war, he was a staff artist for WGN-TV Chicago, where he became active in the Chicago art community as a founding member of the Chicago, United States Air Force Art Program. His paintings were selected for the U.S.A.F. Fine Art Print Series and he currently serves as chairman of the Midwest Air Force Artists Association.

Mary Qian’s “Model on Break” painting was the winner of the Oil Painters of America National Gold Medal award in 2010, and she was the first person to win the coveted Dorothy Driehaus Mellin Fellowship for Midwestern Artists in 2009. Mary is a Master Signature member of OPA.

Marci Oleszkiewicz’s passion for art was inspired at a young age, and she attributes much of her creativity to seeing her father always working on something – creating something out of nothing. Marci has received an award of excellence from the OPA and the best of show award from the AIS, and has been included in Southwest Art Magazine’s 21 under 31. “My goal as an artist is to create works that resonate with the hearts of others, to speak clearly and deeply to the innermost being. To capture moments of life on canvas that convey beauty and wonder, joy and sorrow, love and truth. I’ve heard it said if you paint from your heart you will speak to the hearts of your viewers, and that is my desire.”

Courageous Conversations: Parenting for Inclusion
2020-10-14 19:00 - 21:00
How do we become racially & culturally conscious families? How can we best use our intergenerational voices to support inclusion and equity in our schools? Join us for our monthly (virtual!) edition of Courageous Conversations with special guest speaker Courtney E. Martin, author of The New Better Off: Reinventing the American Dream and contributing writer to On Being, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Newsweek, Christian Science Monitor & more. We welcome Courtney from her home in California, followed by breakout dialogue. Hosted by Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque and Jessica Swoyer Green. Presented by Urban Consulate with Barrington’s White House.

Open to the public, ages 15+
Advance registration required to receive Zoom link
$15 per person

We are making a limited number of tickets available for each session free of charge. Email us for the registration code.
ASL interpreting available upon request. Email us here.
Please watch this short orientation video (6 mins) before you come!
The series is made possible by your ticket purchase and generous support from Jessica & Dominic Green, Kim Duchossois, Sue & Rich Padula, Barrington Area Community Foundation, and BMO Wealth Management.

To learn more about the series and signup for email, visit CourageousCommunity.us
