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Life and Leisure in the Barrington Area Voted the #1 source for community news, QB magazine epitomizes the Barrington lifestyle and its people. founded in 2005.

Quintessential Barrington is just that - the very essence of what makes the Barrington area a great place to live, work, and play. Mission: To provide our community with outstanding, useful, and relevant media that makes a positive difference. Covering all of the Barringtons and Inverness since 2005, the award-winning QB magazine is the voice of its community. Company Overview: Quintessential Barr

ington is a signature product of Quintessential Media Group, Inc. As the leader in the hyperlocal media, and Barrington's first successful high-quality publication, QB is owned and operated by a Barrington resident. Its offices are in downtown Barrington, and the company hires local creative talent and contributes to local charities. We are proud to be a part of the community we serve.

03/07/2025

Happy Fourth of July Barrington! FSHD Warrior Joanne Dalessandro and her supporters will march tomorrow in the Barrington parade, led by a classic 1957 Chevy Bel Air in the first wave. Look for lots of cute pups wearing red “Fido Fights FSHD” bandanas. Want to join the walking parade group with your pup? See contact info below. Barrington hosted the top FSHD Walk event in the nation last year, and the community is determined to keep that momentum going—especially in support of local resident of 40 years, Joanne Dalessandro, who is living with the disease. For more info visit: FSHDsociety.org or contact Joanne at [email protected] or call 847-502-7794. Here Joanne share’s a recent Proclamation by Illinois Gov. Pritzker with Illinois State Senator Darby Hills. Chicago is on board with the fight for a cure for FSHD. The two Prudential buildings, the Tribune Tower (shown), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, and John Hancock Center also lit up the sky with orange.

30/06/2025

BIG NEWS Barrington! Introducing Restaurant Noe now open on Hough Street. Chef Robert Gadsby serves up next-level, globally inspired and intimate 5-course dinners featuring hyper-seasonal ingredients. Menus for omnivores and plant-based options. Seatings offered at 5pm & 8 pm daily, Tues-Sun. Reserve your table now at restaurant-noe.com. Read up in the summer QB out this week! Visit qbarrington.com now to learn more.

29/06/2025

Join with family & friends for the annual Fourth of July Brat Tent Festival. The fest opens on July 2 at 5:30 p.m. and kicks off with two great bands. All days through July 5 there is food, drinks, and music. Stop by 421 East Mian Street by the Metra Station. Lots of parking is available. Happy Fourth of July!

06/06/2025

Restaurant NOE is now open in downtown Barrington! Located on Hough Street, NOE brings next-level dining by a globally trained and inspired chef to the greater Barrington area and beyond. Yesterday, Village of Barrington representatives and Barrington Area Chamber members gathered for NOE’s ribbon cutting. NOE owner Chef Robert Gadsby is now offering intimate 5-course dinners with hyper-seasonal menus, one for omnivores and one for plant-based diners starting tonight. Seatings will be at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. nightly, Tuesdays through Sundays. Visit restaurant-noe.com to make reservations.

27/05/2025

Attention incoming Barrington 220 Kindergarten and 1st grade families! Barrington’s Chinese Immersion program is still accepting new students for the fall 2025. Enrollment is open through the summer, but registration by June 30 is recommended. No student or family experience with Mandarin is necessary! Please reach out to Erin Lales ([email protected]) with questions.

Facebook/Barrington Chinese Immersion Council

21/05/2025

Vintage movie posters for sale in downtown Barrington this weekend! Characterized by vibrant colors, intricate details, and compelling imagery, vintage posters are masterpieces of visual art. Their designs were strategically crafted to catch the eye from a distance, utilizing bold typography and captivating visuals. Check out the Catlow’s collection where purchases benefit the Catlow Theatre’s restoration. Visit “The Catlow East” on Main Street while you’re in town for the annual Barrington Art Festival, which runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday this Memorial Day weekend!

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19/05/2025

Barrington welcomed its new Village President Mike Moran this May who is featured in the new issue of QB. Learn more about him in our interview which can also be found online at www.qbarrington.com. Congrats! Photo by

28/03/2025

CEO Patty Dowd Schmitz for the National First Ladies Library & Museum presented a delightful and informative look at some of our First Ladies and how they have positively impacted society through their courage and leadership. Held at Barrington’s White House last night, Patty led the “Cocktails & Conversation” event on behalf of the NFLLM and its partnerships with the National Historic Site and National Park Service, locatead in Canton, Ohio. A long-time Barrington resident, Patty now lives in Ohio and leads this important initiative on behalf of our American First Ladies and sharing their stories.

26/03/2025

Barrington Dance Ensemble’s Annual Flower Sale is open! Support BDE’s upcoming presentation of Sleeping Beauty with your garden choices. Available are hanging baskets, patio pots, herbs, veggies, whole flats of annuals, potted and accents plants. Orders are due April 12 and can be mailed to the office or dropped off. Flowers will be delivered by May 7 (in time for Mother’s Day). Forms can be found in their bio.

25/03/2025

The Lennon Project” celebrates John Lennon’s life and music at Raue Center.
SoundTracks of a Generation proudly presents “The Lennon Project,” a 100-minute retrospective of the songs and life of John Lennon, at Raue Center For The Arts on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 7 p.m. Proceeds will help benefit the American Legion Post 171.

The first half of the show will cover the Beatles’ decision to stop touring and focus on music composed in the studio, leading to iconic albums like Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Rubber Soul, Revolver, The White Album, Abbey Road, and the rooftop concert for Let It Be.

The second half of the show will delve into John Lennon’s solo career, featuring songs from The Plastic Ono Band to his signature album Imagine, Sometime In New York City, Mind Games, Walls & Bridges, and Rock & Roll. The show will conclude with selections from John and Yoko’s final recording, Double Fantasy, released just before his death on December 8, 1980. Tickets start at $59* ($41.30* for RaueNOW Members) and may be purchased online at rauecenter.org or at the Box Office at 815-356-9212 or 26 N. Williams St. in Crystal Lake. RaueNOW Members get 30% off tickets and early access to upcoming shows.

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Monday	09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00

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847-381-3860

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http://www.qbarrington.com/

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