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HearingLife

HearingLife is a national hearing care company with over 600 locations nationwide. Our licensed hearing professionals deliver personalized, life‑changing hearing care using the latest state‑of‑the‑art technology. Each solution is individually fitted and fine‑tuned for patient's needs. HearingLife is committed to supporting each patient throughout their hearing journey with comprehensive ongoing care and aftercare. Schedule your free hearing test at our Hoffman Estates/Barrington location today.

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Parker Players Theater Company

Parker Players Theater Company (PPTC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional theater company based in Barrington, dedicated to producing intimate, artist-driven work that invites audiences into the heart of the story. Founded on the belief that theater is a shared act of connection, PPTC creates immersive productions that bridge the distance between artist and audience, reminding us why live storytelling matters. Rooted in Barrington yet inspired by Chicago’s vibrant theater tradition, PPTC has become a cultural home for artists and audiences seeking bold, thoughtful, meticulously crafted productions. Our work spans classic plays, contemporary dramas, sharp comedies, and staged readings, each selected for its emotional resonance, artistic rigor, and ability to spark conversation. PPTC’s productions are intentionally designed for intimacy. In our flexible black-box venue, audiences experience theater at close range, where every silence, glance, and shift in energy becomes palpable. This proximity creates a uniquely immediate experience—one rarely found in larger commercial venues—and allows audiences to feel fully immersed in the world of each production. What makes Parker Players unique is our uncompromising commitment to quality and connection. We collaborate with accomplished Chicago-area directors, actors, designers, and technicians while cultivating local artistic talent. Our company values fearless storytelling, meticulous craftsmanship, and the transformative power of gathering together in shared space. At Parker Players Theater Company, theater is more than entertainment. It is a communal experience that challenges, delights, and connects us. Our invitation is simple: experience the connection.

Parker Players Theater Company (PPTC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional theater company based in Barrington, dedicated to producing intimate,...

MVP Sports Academy

Summer Just Got Better. Summer Camp back at MVP! For you, it's about keeping your child active, healthy and happy. For them, it means no school, lots of activities, and fun! Mvp Summer Camp is an athletic-based camp dedicated to a full menu of team sports designed for children from Kindergarten to 6th grade. Mvp Summer Camp is about so much more than winning and losing - it is about teamwork, playing hard and playing fair. It's about making new friends and enjoying the camaraderie formed through athletics. A camp that is as encouraging as it is challenging, as safe as it is high-energy and as instructional as it is fun. We're qualified sports nuts!!! Just like our campers, we eat, sleep and breath sports. Our staff is filled with professional coaches, high school and college athletes, as well as experienced P.E. teachers who promote the fundamentals through personalized instruction and positive reinforcement - all while maintaining a sense of humor! No matter the skill level of a child, the goal remains the same: to have a great time, while learning the value of teamwork and good sportsmanship. All of which results in a positive, self-esteem building experience.

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Summer Just Got Better. Summer Camp back at MVP! For you, it's about keeping your child active, healthy and happy. For them, it means no school,...

<a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/barrington-vistex-ceo-sanjay-shah-india-fall/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">By Shardaa Gray, CBS Chicago</a> January 22, 2024 CHICAGO (CBS) -- A horrific accident in India killed a suburban tech CEO and seriously injured the company's president, and the whole thing was caught on video. What was designed to be a celebration of success turned tragic when they fell 15 feet in front of a packed audience during a theatric onstage entrance at a company party. Video on social media captures the company's silver jubilee celebrations--and the freak accident. <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/barrington-vistex-ceo-sanjay-shah-india-fall/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Click here for the full story via CBS Chicago</a> Read more at CBS Chicago

<a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/barrington-vistex-ceo-sanjay-shah-india-fall/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">By Shardaa Gray, CBS Chicago</a>

January 22, 2024 CHICAGO (CBS) -- A horrific accident in India killed a suburban tech CEO and seriously injured the company's president, and the whole thing was caught on video.

What was designed to be a celebration of success turned tragic when they fell 15 feet in front of a packed audience during a theatric onstage entrance at a company party. Video on social media captures the company's silver jubilee celebrations--and the freak accident.

<a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/barrington-vistex-ceo-sanjay-shah-india-fall/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Click here for the full story via CBS Chicago</a> Read more at CBS Chicago

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Step into a dazzling world of radiant color and timeless craftsmanship as we present an extraordinary collection of iridescent glassware that has captivated collectors for generations. This stellar showcase brings together magnificent pieces from the golden age of pressed and patterned glass, offering enthusiasts and design lovers alike a rare opportunity to acquire true luminous treasures.
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Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

On Saturday and Sunday, September 26 &amp; 27, we will celebrate 51 years of bringing fine art to our community! Held on the grounds of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL, visitors will enjoy over 150 artists exhibiting art in all mediums. Come join us for a weekend of art, entertainment, Smart Farm stand, food &amp; fun for the entire family!
Proceeds benefit Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital.September 26 &amp; 27, 2026 - 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Admission $5.00 - Children under 12 = free - No pets allowedFor a list of Artists &amp; Entertainment Schedule visit http://www.artinthebarn-barrington.com

Local Event: 51st Annual Art in the Barn

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