February Family Event Teaches Kids to Love the Arts

The Love Barrington event  was created three years ago by the newly formed as a fun way to introduce children to the arts.

“We see Barrington as a place where arts and humanities can flourish. This is a way of presenting arts to children. They can learn a new dance, learn a new song, be exposed to magic, on a cold winter afternoon,” said Anne Garrette, marketing and events coordinator for the Village of Barrington.

Love Barrington is free and held at , 235 Lions Drive, from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11.

Festivities start at 2 p.m. with DeeDee Gallagher who will get children on their feet and dancing fun as she leads “Move to the Groove.”

Then at 2:30, magician Dennis DeBondt, will entertain the crowd. Fast on his toes, quick with his wit and at 6-foot, 7-inches tall, he brings fun to new heights and brings loads of laughs for children of all ages.

The grand finale will be a performance by the Barrington Children’s Choir, followed by a sing-a-long.  They will teach the children a special Valentine song, and then everyone will perform for the crowd.