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Special Roads & Bridges Committee meeting tomorrow

Posted in Aunt Blabby, Barrington Dance Ensemble, Dumb and Dumber, Politics, Property Taxes, Roads & Bridges Committee, Taxes, TMI, Transparency, U.S. Route 14 Underpass, Village Director of Administration, Village President on December 1, 2025| 4 Comments »

The Village Roads & Bridges Committee meets Tuesday at 2PM. This marks only the second time the committee has met in 2025, and the topic is, “Road Program 2026.”

A copy of the agenda can be viewed here.

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Where to see ‘The Nutcracker’ in the city and suburbs

Posted in Barrington Dance Ensemble, Fundraisers, Resident Spotlights on November 28, 2024| Leave a Comment »

2023 Nutcracker | Courtesy The Barrington Dance Ensemble

By | Daily Herald

There are many opportunities to see Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic ballet over the next month. Here are a few of them.

Barrington Dance Ensemble’s “The Nutcracker”: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Barrington High School, 616 Main St., Barrington. Barrington Dance Ensemble’s 31st annual production of “The Nutcracker” features guest artists from national and Chicago regional dance companies performing the lead soloist roles. Joining them will be more than 100 performers from the Northwest suburbs. $25-$38. (847) 382-6333 or barringtondance.org.

Joffrey Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”: 7 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 6-27; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 7-21; 1 and 6 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 8-22; 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12; 2 and 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19; 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24; 2 and 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26; and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. $36-$187. joffrey.org.

“The Nutcracker”: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 1 and 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 5-15, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Performed by the Schaumburg Dance Ensemble. $30-$48. prairiecenter.org.

“Nutcracker All Jazzed Up”: Noon, 3 and 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 6-7 and 13-14, at Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Presented by the Bartlett Park District and Lisa’s School of Dance, the production includes local dancers performing to Tchaikovsky’s musical score, reorchestrated into a modern, up-tempo, family-friendly experience. All ages. Tickets required. bartlettparkdistrict.com.

M3 Dance’s “The Nutcracker”: Noon and 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, and noon Sunday, Dec. 8, Hemmens Exhibition Hall, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. A fresh take on this classic tale featuring artists from well-known ballet and contemporary companies. $30-$40; $5 off for ages 62 or older or 9 and younger. elginil.gov.

“Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet”: 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Features an international all-star cast that blends world-class ballet with puppets, lavish costumes and acrobatics. Tickets start at $31. rosemont.com/theatre/event/nutcracker-magical-christmas-ballet.

Judith Svalander Ballet School’s “The Nutcracker”: 7 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 and 6 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 13-22, Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. $31-$51. www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

Engage Dance Academy’s “The Nutcracker”: 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20; and 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 21-22, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Clara visits the Land of Sweets in an adventure with the Engage Dance Academy. The Dec. 20 production is a sensory performance. $17-$25 for the sensory performance; $20-$32. rauecenter.org.

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ComEd and League of Chicago Theatres Award More Than $200,000 to 18 Local Arts Organizations

Posted in Barrington Dance Ensemble, Entertainment, Fundraisers, Topics Of Interest on September 26, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Courtesy Barrington Dance Ensemble

Financial Times

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep. 26, 2024– In a continued effort to broaden access to arts and culture across northern Illinois, ComEd and the League of Chicago Theatres today announced the distribution of more than $200,000 in grants to 18 local arts organizations. Through the Powering the Arts Program, ComEd will provide individual grants of up to $25,000 to nonprofits, including local theaters, arts programs, cultural centers and youth-focused organizations dedicated to enriching their communities through artistic expression.

Since its inception in 2018, the ComEd Powering the Arts Program has contributed more than $1 million to creative projects and workshops, helping foster community engagement, innovation and a deeper appreciation for the arts. These funds have directly supported programs across Illinois that strengthen the connection between art and community, ensuring creative opportunities remain accessible to all.

“ComEd is proud to help our communities celebrate their unique stories and cultures through artistic innovation,” said Melissa Washington, senior vice president of customer operations and strategic initiatives at ComEd. “By investing in the arts, we are investing in the vibrancy and diversity of the communities we serve. Our continued collaboration with the League of Chicago Theatres ensures this program continues to be a resounding success.”

Now in its seventh year, the Powering the Arts Program has supported nearly 100 arts organizations throughout its history. Each year, ComEd funds the initiative, while the League of Chicago Theatres – a coalition of over 200 theaters – manages the application review and award distribution process. This year’s grant recipients represent a wide array of artistic disciplines, from children’s art programs and music education to cultural dance and theater.

“The League of Chicago Theatres is excited to once again partner with ComEd to provide critical funding that helps sustain and grow the arts in our communities,” said Marissa Lynn Jones, executive director at the League of Chicago Theatres. “This year’s 18 recipients are doing remarkable work to engage and inspire their communities through art, and we are honored to support their continued efforts.”

Additional information on the ComEd Powering the Arts Program can be found here.

The 18 recipients and their funded projects of the 2024 ComEd Powering the Arts Program are:

Barrington Dance Ensemble (Barrington, IL) will provide free tickets to their performances, such as “The Nutcracker”, to area seniors and children, particularly those with disabilities. The project will offer seniors and children access to meaningful art experiences, creating joyful memories through the power of dance. Future plans include on-site performances and virtual engagement to maintain connections with the community.

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