I sat down at the Park Avenue Wine Bar in Barrington last night and for a minute I forgot I was in the suburbs. A cool curved backlit bar, the reflection from pendant
It’s one of those places I’ve driven past a million times on Main Street, always curious to know what colorful characters I might find inside. This week I decided it was time
My husband, two kids and I were heading to a birthday party this weekend when he decided he would dictate today’s blog post to me. It went a little something like this: “Baby Billy’s
If you’d like to sit back and listen to the music and sounds of 1940’s radio, the Barrington Park District is the place to be tonight. The Barrington Cultural Arts Center is
My all-time favorite musical is playing right here in Barrington this weekend and I can’t help but give the old “break-a-leg” to the cast and crew of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
I may be sitting at my desk, but now that we’ve seen some of the first beautiful days of spring, I find my mind is wandering. I’m thinking about being outside, planting
Tomorrow is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and there’s a fun new way in Barrington to find out how you can help protect the planet. It’s a group that is growing called
It has become a summer right of passage for 5 and 6-year-olds in Barrington. “Safety Town” is where kids go to learn the most important lessons to protect them from danger. It’s a permanent
If you’ve ever thought it would be fun to join a bowling league, now’s your chance. Pinstripes Bowling, Bocce and Bistro at the Arboretum of South Barrington is spreading the word about their “Goose
Downtown Barrington may not be a big place, but there’s one place that defines its skyline like no other. From first dates to favorite movies, the historic Catlow Theater holds so many memories and
Does your house need a little sprucing up this Spring? Want to get some great ideas to remodel, repair and improve your property? The Lake Barrington Field House is hosting a huge
Someone wise once said, “you can’t judge a book by its cover.” If this home-made sign is the Penny Road Pub’s cover, it bears no hint of the color you’ll find on
It’s April 15th and you know what that means. We finally made it to the dreaded tax deadline and, if you completed your return, it’s time to sit back and relax. To
When you get a new manicure, it’s always fun to show it off. You can do both while sipping martinis at Millrose Restaurant in South Barrington tonight. The Millrose started a new thing
Did you know there’s a dog photographer based right here in Barrington? Her name is Jennifer Schoonmaker and she runs a pet photography studio out of her dog boutique at the Foundry.