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52. Students Set Hopes High with 2nd Fashion Fundraiser
Join Barrington student volunteers and models on a…
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52. House Talk: “The Homeowner & the Water Supply”
Citizens for Conservation is hosting a series of…
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51. See the Musical CATS at Barrington High School
Student performers at Barrington High School are preparing…
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47. Daddy Daughter Date Night at the Barrington Park District
The Barrington Area Park District is hosting one…
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46. Have a Blast from the Past at JourneyCare’s Decades Dance
Get your groove on and have a blast…
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40. Help Me Interview “Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry” Author Rachel Joyce
When the Barrington Area Library asked me last…
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24. Brides-to-Be the Guests of Honor at Grace Meets Glamour Bridal Show
With the new wedding engagements that come with each holiday season, a bevy of new brides-to-be are busy lining up locations and vendors for their upcoming “I-Do’s”. Barrington event planner, Christina Currie, knows how overwhelming the process can be so she’s found a way to make it special by keeping it simple. Christina is hosting her 4th annual Grace Meets Glamour Boutique Bridal Affair at Biltmore Country Club coming up on Sunday, February 23rd, where brides can meet a select group of the area’s finest wedding vendors in an elegant setting, all under one roof.
With Grace Meets Glamour, Christina works hard to create a fantastic opportunity to connect brides with vendors while being treated to an afternoon where they get to truly shine. Champagne and hors d’ouevres will be served during the event to celebrate the brides in attendance. There will be a fashion show, live music, wedding cakes, floral and decor ideas, swag bags for brides and special touches throughout, but Christina Currie says the magic begins at the entrance.
“When they arrive at Biltmore there’s valet parking and ice sculptures at the entrance. Each bride gets a pearl necklace when they come so we know who is the bride. Most of my clients prefer a more customized and personalized approach so the show is very laid back.”
Christina also says she purposefully limits the number attendees to 75 brides and their guests……

15. An Afternoon of Oscar Nominated Short Films at the Catlow Theater
Don’t let the “Sold Out” sign go up…
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