Events at the Byron Colby Barn

The beautifully restored Byron Colby Barn in Grayslake offers concerts and other events to foster lifelong learning and a sense of community.

Concerts are BYOB, so feel free to bring a bottle of wine to share with friends.

Incredible performances and architectural beauty combine to create a unique experience. Join us at the following events!

The Early Music Series features highly acclaimed musicians performing music from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. The Byron Colby Barn is a wonderful setting for Early Music, as its acoustics resemble the historical settings for which this music was composed.

The 2013-2014 Early Music Series brochure features descriptions of each performance - pick up a brochure at a performance for yourself, and one for a friend!

Remaining performances in the 12th season of the Early Music Series include:

Sunday, January 12 at 4 p.m. - Callipygian Players
Sunday, February 9 at 4 p.m. - Such Sweete Melodie
Sunday, March 2 at 4 p.m. - Secret of the Muses
Sunday, March 23 at 4 p.m. - Rook

Admission to Early Music concerts is $18 for adults, and is available at the door only (cash or check only). To inspire early appreciation for the arts, children under 16 are admitted free to Early Music Series concerts.

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"A Revolutionary's Music" with Callipygian Players

Embark on a journey back in time at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12 as Callipygian Players presents "A Revolutionary's Music", featuring selections from Thomas Jefferson's sizable music collection.

In addition to his critical role in United States history, Thomas Jefferson was a man of cultured taste and an amateur violinist who was quite familiar with the latest European art and music.

"A Revolutionary's Music" includes some of Jefferson's favorite works by Antonio Vivaldi, Arcangelo Corelli, Burk Thumoth, Francesco Geminiani and Carlo Tessarini. Callipygian Players is an ensemble of Chicago's finest period instrument musicians including Martin Davids, Director & Baroque violin; Craig Trompeter, cello; and David Schrader, harpsichord.

Admission is $18 at the door only (cash or check only) - children under 16 are free. This performance is part of the Early Music Series at the Byron Colby Barn.

Joel Spears - Artistic Director of the Early Music Series

Joel Spears is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Early Music at the Byron Colby Barn, and an active lutenist and guitarist based in the Chicago area.

Joel has performed both as a soloist and with ensembles of varying sizes such as Lyric Opera of Chicago, Chicago Opera Theater, Seraphic Fire, Ars Antigua, Bella Voce, Music of the Baroque, and The Chicago Early Music Consort. Joel is currently Lute Instructor at the Music Institute of Chicago.

Solar Energy Information Session

Register today for the FREE Power Pack consumer education program from 6-7 p.m. on Tues., Jan. 21 at the Byron Colby Barn. Solar power has never been cheaper or easier to install!

Register online or call 815-455-8588 (Course ID NPG S88 021). For information, call the McHenry Community College Sustainability Center at 815-479-7765.

Learn about the benefits of solar energy, how to evaluate the feasibility of solar for your home, find qualified solar installers, and discuss financing options. A solar expert from Midwest Renewable Energy Association will available to answer questions.

Queen of the Sun film

Bees and Colony Collapse Disorder have received a lot of media attention. Why do bees matter? Bees are important for many reasons, and play a critical role in our food supply.

The Liberty Prairie Foundation will host a free film screening from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26 at the Byron Colby Barn featuring Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us?, winner of 10 international film festival awards. Come learn about the bee's plight, why they matter, and what you can do to make a difference.

Queen of the Sun is a profound, alternative look at the global bee crisis from the award-winning director of The Real Dirt on Farmer John. Taking us on a journey through the catastrophic disappearance of bees and the mysterious world of the beehive, this alarming and ultimately uplifting film weaves together a dramatic story of the heart-felt struggles of beekeepers, scientists and philosophers around the world.

Please join us for this free educational event at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26 at the Byron Colby Barn. This event is co-sponsored by Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods (formerly the Friends of Ryerson Woods) and Conserve Lake County.

Need Transportation?

Zipcar, Chicagoland's largest car sharing organization, is now at Prairie Crossing! As a unique and sustainable alternative to car ownership, Zipcar is consistent with the "Convenient and Efficient Transportation" Guiding Principle of Prairie Crossing. Visit the Prairie Crossing Zipcar website for reduced-price memberships!

Prairie Crossing is accessible via Metra's Milwaukee District North and North Central (weekdays only) lines. Enjoy a leisurely train ride to Prairie Crossing, cross Route 137 to pick up your reserved Zipcar at Station Square, and "zip" to the Byron Colby Barn.

About the Byron Colby Barn

The beautifully restored Byron Colby Barn is named for the local dairy farmer who built it in 1885. Scheduled for demolition in 1992, this historic dairy barn was instead expertly deconstructed and rebuilt in Prairie Crossing, a nationally known conservation community.

The Byron Colby Barn is located at 1561 Jones Point Road in Grayslake. From I-94, exit Route 120 west, turn south at Route 45, then right at Jones Point Road. Ample free parking is located adjacent to the Barn.

The Byron Colby Barn is owned and operated by the Liberty Prairie Foundation, a 503(c)(3) non-profit organization, and is used in support of our mission. The Byron Colby Barn's various uses are aligned with the Prairie Crossing guiding principles of life-long learning, a sense of community, and a sense of place.

Private Barn Rentals

As a beautiful and unique venue, the Barn is very popular for private rentals. Hold your special event at the Byron Colby Barn!

The Byron Colby Barn was named the 2011 Best Budget Wedding Venue by Chicago Magazine, and can be rented 7 days a week for elegant weddings, professional meetings, intimate concerts, and other events. www.prairiecrossing.com/bcbarn.

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1561 Jones Point Road
Grayslake, IL 60030