Meet the new arts director at Barrington HS
If you've followed any of my columns over the past 18 years, you may detect an unabashed bias toward the fine arts. As a singer, writer, and former television producer,...
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Albrecht: That Midwest character
"Character is the only secure foundation of the state," said Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States. I always quip that Midwesterners have more character because we survive...
Albrecht: Barrington native studies abroad in Ethiopia
Africa might not be some people's first pick for adventure, let alone a study abroad program, but that's what Barrington-born and bred college student Sarah Clifford, daughter of Brian and...
Albrecht: Hopes and dreams for the new year
The year 2015 is swiftly becoming a memory, and many of us, once more, may set out to "turn a new leaf." That "leaf" doesn't reference that which grows on...
Albrecht: All I want for Christmas is Broadway
What do you want for Christmas? If you're reading this, you probably have your two front teeth! World peace? With recent occurrences, that's still a relevant wish... I always tell...
Albrecht: Celebrating a BHS Eagle Scout
Ever buy popcorn from one of those cute, little Cub Scouts? I'll bet a bunch of you even raised one! But, did you ever stop to think of how far...
Albrecht: All is well with Barrington children’s choir
Choirs of angels. Pure and sweet. That's the essence of Barrington Children's Choir. If that "sounds" like a great way to start your Christmas season, it is! Barrington Children's Choir...
Albrecht: ‘Darn Cubbies’ premier comes to new venue
Original theatrical works are coming to Barrington! The newly formed Barrington Community Theatre, directed by Nancie Tobison, and Ellen Werksman Smith are proudly presenting the World Premiere of "Darn Cubbies",...
Albrecht: Attend Holy Family Ministries event on Nov. 14
"Nothing can be done...." is the oft-used excuse for apathetic and passive acceptance. After all, despite all of our human activities, the world is slowly spinning toward entropy, as my...
Albrecht: CROP Hunger Walk to fight hunger in the region
Walking 10 miles for a crust of bread might seem like an old-fashioned scene from the musical "Oliver" or a "National Geographic" image out of the 1960s. But it is...