'Christmas Caper' Saturday in Library
'Barty Smarty' comes back on Saturday, Dec. 15, with his 'hilarious interactive musical holiday happening' for the whole family.
“Barty Smarty” returns to the Barrington library on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 15. Expect the same "hilarious interactive musical holiday happening" as last year. John Gambino of Barrington is “Barty Smarty” -- it's a name he borrowed from a make-believe movie dreamed up by him and his brother when they were kids. He returns with his “Barty Smarty’s Christmas Caper” at 2 pm in the auditorium. “I’m trying to create a cultural event for kids that adults will enjoy as well,” said Gambino. “There will be something for everybody.” Gambino describes the show as building on a foundation of old Christmas songs, animations and TV specials from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. The video will be projected on the big screen in the auditorium. Gambino …
