70 artists featured at Barrington showcase

The 9th Annual Showcase of Arts & Treasures will be held Saturday, Nov. 6, and Sunday, Nov. 7, at the new Langendorf Park Fitness and Recreation Center, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington.

The event will showcase approximately 70 artists, including local Barrington talent and others from around the state.

Art mediums include photography, architectural drawings, furniture, clay, pottery, fiber, glass, baskets, folk art, jewelry, mixed media and holiday items.

This year's featured artist is Anita Peters, whose jewelry is designed with nature in mind. She explores the attributes of natural elements by combining shapes, colors and textures in unexpected ways. She uses many different natural materials including silver, brass, copper, various stones, pearls and crystals.

Tropical Smoothies and Riverside Chocolate Factory will offer mouthwatering chocolates, flatbreads, bistro sandwiches and smoothies.

The event is 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Parking and admission are free. For a list of exhibitors and photos, go to barringtonparkdistrict.org.