Cynthia Rowley sweeps into Barrington for a Champagne and Dessert Welcome Reception in her honor from 7 to 9 p.m.  Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to mingle with Cynthia and view her latest designs at the Cynthia Rowley Pop-Up Shop from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Raffle tickets will be available for a chance to win one of several featured Cynthia Rowley items.  We’re so excited to have Cynthia back in her hometown of Barrington.

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.

A favorite among celebrities and high-profile influencers alike, Rowley has signature shops in New York, Charleston, Malibu, Montauk, Miami, Palm Beach, Atlanta, Aspen, Chicago, and now for a limited time in Barrington.  She has appeared on America’s Next Top Model, Project Runway, David Letterman, The View, and Oprah, among others.

Cynthia Rowley is a graduate of Barrington High School and the School of Art Institute of Chicago.  At the Art Institute, she pushed the boundaries of fashion and used her experience (and just $3,000 in seed money) to venture off to New York City to build her global lifestyle brand, consisting of ready-to-wear, swim/surf, fitness, accessories, home decor, and a new men’s collection.   For behind the scenes adventures around the world, follow @cynthiarowley on Instagram.

Welcome Reception with Cynthia Rowley, 7:00-9:00 p.m. ($50)

On Friday evening, June 1, Ms. Rowley will arrive in town, and the community will welcome her with a champagne and dessert reception ($50) at the White House, open to the public. The Pop-Up Shop will also be open that evening to ticketed patrons.

Barrington’s White House will feature a Cynthia Rowley Pop-Up Shop. A favorite among celebrities and high-profile influencers alike, Rowley has signature shops in New York, Charleston, Malibu, Montauk, Miami, Palm Beach, Atlanta, Aspen, Chicago, and now for a limited time in Barrington. A percentage of the sales from her merchandise will be directed to the Friends of Barrington’s White House. Raffle tickets for Cynthia Rowley merchandise will also be available throughout the weekend. For behind the scenes adventures around the world, follow @cynthiarowley on Instagram.

Cynthia Rowley is a graduate of Barrington High School and the School of Art Institute of Chicago. At the Art Institute, she pushed the boundaries of fashion and used her experience (and just $3,000 in seed money) to venture off to New York City to build her global lifestyle brand, consisting of ready-to-wear, swim/surf, fitness, accessories, home decor, and a new men’s collection. She has appeared on America’s Next Top Model, Project Runway, David Letterman, The View, and Oprah, among others. 10% of the sales from the Cynthia Rowley Pop-Up Shop will be directed to the Capital Reserve Fund for Barrington’s White House.

The Cynthia Rowley Pop-Up Shop is open to the public during the following hours:

POP-UP SHOP HOURS

Tuesday, May 29 11:00am – 7:00pm
Wednesday, May 30 11:00am – 7:00pm
Thursday, May 31 11:00am – 7:00pm
Friday, June 1 11:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday, June 2 10:00 – 3:00pm

Cynthia Rowley will host an hour-long “Conversation with Cynthia Rowley” at Barrington’s White House. Cynthia has appeared on America’s Next Top Model, Project Runway, David Letterman, The View, and Oprah, among others. Since launching her first collection in the early 1980’s, Cynthia has established herself as an award-winning designer expanding her brand to include apparel, shoes, handbags, eyewear, fitness gear, and most recently a surfer line. No matter what your age, come and be inspired by Cynthia’s story.

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.

Cynthia Rowley’s Pop-Up Shop will also be on display at Barrington’s White House on Saturday, June 2nd, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Few career paths carry as much weight as Rowley’s and, to top it all off, she is constantly switching hats between being a top designer, wife, mother, blogger and world traveler. Not to mention, founding an on-line art exhibit site, Exhibition A, with her husband and gallery-owner Bill Powers. Balancing it all is no easy task, but Rowley, who’s motto is “Say yes to everything” seems to always be on the cusp of something great.

Cynthia Rowley is a graduate of Barrington High School and the School of Art Institute of Chicago. At the Art Institute, she pushed the boundaries of fashion and used her experience (and just $3,000 in seed money) to venture off to New York City to build her global lifestyle brand, consisting of ready-to-wear, swim/surf, fitness, accessories, home decor, and a new men’s collection. A favorite among celebrities and high-profile influencers alike, Rowley has signature shops in New York, Charleston, Malibu, Montauk, Miami, Palm Beach, Atlanta, Aspen, Chicago, and now for a limited time at her Pop-Up Shop at Barrington’s White House. For behind the scenes adventures around the world, follow @cynthiarowley on Instagram.

Barrington High School alum Scott Perlman’s feature film, Andover is coming to the Catlow Theater this summer.

A 1990 BHS graduate, Perlman’s film won best picture, the Audience Award and best actress at the Orlando Film Festival where Scott was also nominated for best shttps://365barrington.com/wp-admin/edit.php?post_type=pagecreenplay and best director. 

Starring actors from hit movies and TV shows such as Weekend at Bernie’s, Jerry Maguire, The Office and CBS sci-fi thriller Salvation, Andover is a film about a genetics professor who clones his dead wife over and over, in a desperate attempt to get her back exactly as she was.

The film will be showing at the Catlow Theater on the following days:

WHEN: 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on June 2 and June 3
WHERE: Catlow Theater | 116 West Main Street, Barrington, IL

Scott Perlman has won Emmy Awards for the Fox Sports Television one hour specials Make ‘em Forget and Light it Up Like Vegas.

Scott is a 1990 graduate from Barrington High School and the University of Iowa. He currently lives in California and is studying Improv at the Second City with Martin De’Maat.

Formed in 1973, Barrington Community Unit School District 220 educates over 9,000 students at one high school, two middle schools (grades 6-8), eight elementary schools, and one early childhood center. District 220 encompasses 72 square miles in 4 counties and covers 12 villages: all of Barrington, Lake Barrington, Tower Lakes; and portions of Barrington Hills, Carpentersville, Deer Park, Fox River Grove, Port Barrington, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, North Barrington, and South Barrington. Learn more at Barrington220.org.

Barrington High School alum Scott Perlman’s feature film, Andover is coming to the Catlow Theater this summer.

A 1990 BHS graduate, Perlman’s film won best picture, the Audience Award and best actress at the Orlando Film Festival where Scott was also nominated for best shttps://365barrington.com/wp-admin/edit.php?post_type=pagecreenplay and best director. 

Starring actors from hit movies and TV shows such as Weekend at Bernie’s, Jerry Maguire, The Office and CBS sci-fi thriller Salvation, Andover is a film about a genetics professor who clones his dead wife over and over, in a desperate attempt to get her back exactly as she was.

The film will be showing at the Catlow Theater on the following days:

WHEN: 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on June 2 and June 3
WHERE: Catlow Theater | 116 West Main Street, Barrington, IL

Scott Perlman has won Emmy Awards for the Fox Sports Television one hour specials Make ‘em Forget and Light it Up Like Vegas.

Scott is a 1990 graduate from Barrington High School and the University of Iowa. He currently lives in California and is studying Improv at the Second City with Martin De’Maat.

Formed in 1973, Barrington Community Unit School District 220 educates over 9,000 students at one high school, two middle schools (grades 6-8), eight elementary schools, and one early childhood center. District 220 encompasses 72 square miles in 4 counties and covers 12 villages: all of Barrington, Lake Barrington, Tower Lakes; and portions of Barrington Hills, Carpentersville, Deer Park, Fox River Grove, Port Barrington, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, North Barrington, and South Barrington. Learn more at Barrington220.org.

Event is free (you may purchase food and drink at venue).  We have a private confidential space to discuss common issues that are faced during this process such as grief, loss, anger, self-esteem, legal and financial concerns, parenting/co-parenting issues, managing change, and moving forward to a positive future. The focus will be to provide support, encouragement.

McGonigal’s is located at 105 S Cook St in Barrington.  We will be on the mezzanine level.

For additional information please visit www.katiepacedc.com, or contact Katie Pace at katie@katiepacedc.com, (847)727-5775.

June 12 Lecture:

No Surprises: Prepping for Old Age

Joy Loverde, Best-Selling Author of Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old?

6:30-8:30 pm • Skokie Theater, 7924 North Lincoln Ave, Skokie, Illinois 60077

Living with chronic illness, dealing with a lifetime of accumulations, worrying about money, fighting off loneliness and isolation, change… we prepare for everything in life except how to handle challenges that come with aging. Whether you have family to assist or are navigating these years on your own, a sudden change can leave you scrambling to pick up the pieces – or take decision-making power out of your hands. You must be prepared.

ARE YOU READY?

On June 12, the MRM Lecture Series proudly presents best-selling author Joy Loverde, whose latest book, Who Will take Care of Me When I’m Old? is sure to resonate with members of our community – regardless of age. 

Mature-market business consultant by day and author by night, Joy Loverde has been advocating and troubleshooting the causes, concepts, and needs of an aging population since 1989. Joy is also the author of the best seller The Complete Eldercare Planner. She has been featured on NBC’s Today Show, the CBS Early Show, NPR, in USA Today, Time Magazine, and the Wall Street Journal.

Joy will present her blueprint for “Prepping for Old Age” from Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old? Topics in her book include:

• How to create a support network

• Tools for smarter decision-making

• Tips on making your home age-friendly

• Finding the right livable neighborhood

• Figuring out finances

• Understanding care options

• The latest products and services to help you age

• Where to find insight and inspiration for your planning

Aging is sure to throw you curveballs. If you want to live the way you want for as long as possible, you need a well-conceived plan. Joy’s presentation will help you become the architect of your own destiny.

The Michael Ratner Memorial Lecture Series (MRM) features best-selling author Joy Loverde at the Skokie Theater on Tuesday, June 12 from 6:30-8:30. Joy’s presentation promises to be informative, entertaining and inspirational.

For more information contact:

Terry Ratner, RN, MFA

602.527.3776

tjrwriter@icloud.com

www.mrmlectureseries.com

tickets: www.SkokieTheatre.org/mrm

Join us for a fun Family Bingo Night to celebrate our 11th anniversary! Admission is free and winners will win gift certificates to the store. Join us as we celebrate being part of the community and a home to so many made in USA makers for the past 11 years!

The 18th Annual Barrington Garden Fair & Marketplace Raising Funds for Hands of Hope(™) Set for June 15 & 16, Barrington Hills, IL – Join us for “A Day in the Country” at the 18th Annual Barrington Garden Fair & Marketplace where you will spend the day touring three outstanding gardens, participate in interactive workshops, and Shop for a Cause while finding treasures in our expanded marketplace. Lunch and sweets will be available for purchase from the Garden Cafe. Transportation to the gardens will be provided. Early Buy tickets are available for those who want to shop our Markets before the Fair opens on Friday. 

Tickets are available to be purchased at handsofhopeonline.org Purchase by June 8: $45, June 9 – 14: $55, Onsite June 15 – 16: $60, Early Buy: $80

Hands of Hope(™) is a not for profit organization made up of women in the community who give their time, talent, and resources to support improving the lives of women and children in Africa.  In the past ten years Hands of Hope(™) President and founder, Vicky Wauterlek, and her all volunteer organization, have built one hundred five wells that provide clean water,  three schools to expand education, two clinics to deliver healthcare and other self-sustaining projects that encourage health and economic development for communities in Zambia.

For more information about Hands of Hope (™), volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, and the 18th Annual Barrington Country Garden Fair & Marketplace please visit our website (handsofhopeonline.org ) and follow us on facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/HandsOfHopeBarrington/).

The course is professionally timed for distances of 1,500 meters, 1.2 miles, 2.4 miles and 5K. This is the perfect opportunity for triathletes and open water swimmers to guage their training under race conditions. 

In celebration of Father’s Day we will serve a light breakfast and the DJ will play celebratory Father’s Day music. We also welcome student swimmers for a true father/son and father/daughter open water swimming experience. This event also features a healthy food truck breakfast, and a unique vendor village. 

Three Oaks is a quarry and athletic paradise with pristine water. 

A Long Swim is a series of open water swimming events benefiting ALS research. These swims are designed for triathletes and open water swimmers, are professionally timed, and led by English Channel Swimmer, Doug McConnell. 

On line registration for this event ends at 6:00pm on Friday, June 15. Day of registration is available at 6:00AM at the event for an additional $15 per swimmer. Doors open at 6:00AM. The swims begins at 6:30AM. 

SEE THE COURSE MAP HERE

Saturday, June 16th

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Heads Up Parking Lot & Field

200 East Main Street

Register for the bags tournament by June 10^th

                        for a free t-shirt & swag bag!                       

Register online today at

www.eventbrite.com

Join Mane in Heaven Miniature Therapy Horses and Disney’s Princesses for a festive afternoon supporting Mane in Heaven’s Therapy Program. Minis and Princesses will celebrate the afternoon with guests posing for pictures and signing autographs.  

Finger foods, desserts, and champagne will be served. There will be princess swag bags, silent auction, raffles including a $1,000 Disney Gift Card!

Mane in Heaven is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing physical, mental, and emotional healing through visits with miniature horses.

It’s our 7th annual Toast to Hope Wine & Beer Tasting to support Albums of Hope. Enjoy over 35 different wines and beers, appetizers, and dessert! Plus a Wine Pull, Silent Auction, and entertainment.

Our Silent Auction includes massages, gourmet food and wine baskets, sports memorabilia, and more.

Our Wine Pull gives you the opportunity to go home with bottles of wine valued at $15 or more. Just buy a numbered cork and see which bottle matches your lucky cork! (You can also donate to our Wine Fund to purchase bottles of wine to be used in the Wine Pull.)

Can’t make it? Buy a Virtual Wine Glass or donate to the Wine Fund for the Wine Pull.

Albums of Hope, a 501(c)(3) organization donates pocket-sized photo albums filled with uplifting quotes and inspirational photos. These albums provide a lift of spirit to cancer patients and others who are seriously ill. Albums are donated to cancer treatment and support centers such as Good Shepherd Hospital, Gaver’s Breast Center, Rush University, Mayo Clinic, and Gilda’s Club; lodging providers such as Ronald McDonald Houses, Hope Lodges, and Illinois Medical District Guest House; and through special events like Relay For Life and St. Baldrick’s Shave events.